News From Pristava - Slovenska Pristava

12 Mar

Walk Through 60 Years of Pristava History

Pristavska Noč 2023 featured a lengthy slideshow packed with photographs of Slovenska Pristava members and friends from Pristava’s founding in 1961 through to the present day, along with some Pristava trivia. For those who missed it – and for those who didn’t! – here’s an encore presentation. [Note: Click box in bottom-right corner to enlarge […]

16 Apr

Paver Fundraiser

The next Chapel Paver Fundraiser is underway. If you are interested, please send the form and payment to Sonia Omahen to the address on the form. The prices are: 4"x8" paver-$125 and 8"x8" paver-$225. </p>   <p>All pavers that will be purchased during this fundraiser will be installed before the next Spominska Maša. If you have any questions, please contact John Srsen at 216-469-4052. Thank you for supporting the Chapel/Orlov Vrh fundraiser. Chapel Committee.

24 Jan

123 Year Journey Complete!

A journey which began in Vienna, Austria, with an artist’s vision for a statue of our Heavenly Mother Mary took some twists and turns, but finally concluded at our beloved Slovenska Pristava. The Blessed Mother statue was placed, blessed and dedicated in the newly completed grotto on Orlov Vrh at Pristava’s Memorial Mass held on June 20, 2021.

2 Jan

Pristavska Noč 2022 (updated)

Slovenska Pristava presents Pristavska Noč, a Special 60th Anniversary Celebration. Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Slovenska Pristava. To reserve your table or tickets, contact Elizabeth Zalik at 440-537-1941 or ekavas111@aol.com. Tickets are $60 per person.

7 Jun

Camp Pristava 2021

Camp Pristava is scheduled for Monday July 12, 2021 through Sunday, July, 18, 2021 at Slovenska Pristava. The Head Counselor will be Sophia Tromba (with assistant Zoe Gregory) Danny Skrbis will be the camp director and Denise Krulc will be the parent-in-charge.

7 May

Opening Day Picnic – May 30, 2021

Start the 2021 summer season at Slovenska Pristava’s Opening Day Veselica featuring “Slovenska Hrana Na Žaru”, Slovenian-style grilling feast, on Sunday, May 30! Dinner will be a variety of grilled meats cooked to perfection including side dishes and dessert. Dinner is $17.00 and no need to make reservations.

17 Mar

Slovenska Pristava Debris Cleanup – March 27 2021

Hello members! We are in need of volunteers to meet Saturday, March 27, at 9am at Pristava. The project will consist of cleanup of construction waste pile (lumber scraps, garbage, debris, etc). If we can get about 8 or more volunteers, we could complete in 2 to 3 hours. If you are available to help out, please call or text John Srsen at (440) 463-8402

23 Mar

Paver Fundraiser 2021

The next Chapel Paver Fundraiser is underway. Beginning May 2, 2019, and running through May 1, 2020, you can purchase a paver to support the Chapel/Orlov Vrh renovations. If you are interested, please send the form and payment to Sonia Omahen to the address on the form.

2 Feb

Bringing Slovenija to the United States

This video was created by Slovenian filmmaker, David Sipos to celebrate Slovenska Pristava, located in Harpersfield. Ohio as a part of Slovenija in the United States. The grounds were purchased, developed, and sustained to offer Slovenians an idyllic location to celebrate their culture, language, and history.