Remember Your IRA This Tax Season
According to a recent reports, nearly half of American families have no retirement account savings at all, while the median savings of those who do is just $5,000. If you or someone you know is in this situation, think IRA. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) were designed for just that purpose – to help Americans save … Continued
Treasure Tours
Treasures Tours is celebrating its 90th tour with the Treasures of Slovakia trip July 7 – 16, visiting Slovakia east to west and north to south to discover its treasures. Also offered a pre-trip gathering, a visit to Vienna and the opportunity for an add-on in Prague. And all above will be included in the … Continued
Fašiangy (Shrovetide Prelenten Carnival Time)
Michael J. Kopanic, Jr., Ph.D. Fašiangy, literally meaning “carnival,” is the Slovak word for Shrovetide or the French equiv-alent “mardi gras.” In Slovak traditional village life, fašiangy played out as a wild celebration of relentless feasting with sumptuous meals, costumed parades, singing, and dancing. It amounted to a very emotional release of pent up energy … Continued
12th Consular Tour of Slovakia and its Neighbors
July 29 – August 11, 2017 Slovak Honorary Consul Joe Senko and his Slovak-born wife, Albina, have assembled a deluxe tour of Slovakia which includes history-rich cities of Bratislava, Šaštín, Skalica, Trenčin, Bojnice, Rajecké Teplice, Rajecká Lesná, Čičmany, High Tatras, Levoča, Kežmarok, Ždiar, Stará L’ubovňa, Košice, Bardejov, Jedlinka and Prešov. As you travel through the … Continued
Slovakia Heritage Tour – September 8-17, 2017
Slovakia Heritage Tour – September 8 – 17, 2017 Experience the heart & heartland of Slovakia! Join our small group tour as we explore Slovakia and connect you with its intriguing history, beautiful countryside, and colorful culture. Step back in time to discover castles, medieval towns, cathedrals, outdoor village museums, folk art, Soviet era remnants, … Continued
‘Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism’ Wins Emmy Awards
Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism received two Emmy awards on Saturday, December 3, 2106, from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs – Historical was awarded to Knights of Columbus CEO and Executive Producer Carl Anderson along with … Continued
