Festive December 12 event celebrates Sedona–Jasło friendship and supports international student exchanges
SEDONA, AZ — The sights, sounds, and flavors of a traditional Polish Christmas will come to Sedona on Saturday, December 12, as the Sedona Sister Cities Association hosts a special Polish Christmas Brunch & Carol Concert from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Community Library Sedona.
The festive afternoon will celebrate Sedona’s growing friendship with Jasło, Poland, while raising funds to support student exchanges between the two communities.
A highlight of the celebration will be an authentic Polish holiday feast prepared by renowned Phoenix-based Polish Chef Jolanta Małachowska. Guests will enjoy traditional favorites, including handcrafted pierogi, stuffed cabbage rolls, Polish sausage, red borscht with croquette, hunter’s stew, and festive desserts.
Adding to the holiday atmosphere, a Polish youth group from Phoenix, dressed in colorful traditional folk attire, will perform beloved Polish Christmas carols accompanied by live instruments. Guests can also enjoy a winter wonderland photo station and a holiday raffle featuring handcrafted centerpieces and special gifts
In a particularly meaningful connection to Sedona’s Polish friendship city, the first 50 guests to arrive will receive a handcrafted glass Christmas ornament (bombka) from Dagmara’s My Christmas collection in Jasło, Poland.
More Than a Holiday Celebration
Beyond the food, music, and festivities, the event reflects the larger mission of the Sedona Sister Cities Association: building friendships and understanding across international borders.
All proceeds will benefit the Jasło–Sedona Student Exchange Program, creating opportunities for young people from both communities to experience different cultures, develop lasting friendships, and broaden their understanding of the world.
The event is co-sponsored by the Sedona Sister Cities Association, Community Library Sedona, and the Polsko Amerykańska Fundacja Rozwoju (Polish American Development F
Reservations Encouraged — Seating Limited to 60 Guests
Admission is $65 per person, and seating is strictly limited to 60 guests. Early reservations are strongly encouraged for this special holiday celebration.
Tickets and reservations are available now at sedonasister
The event will be held at Community Library Sedona, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona.
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of Polish hospitality, holiday traditions, and international friendship — while helping create life-changing opportunities for the next generation.
