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6th March 2010
Think Spring!
Several of us braved the elements (trust me, that night spring
was not in evidence) to see Mary Queen of Scots Got Her
Head Chopped Off in Freedlander Theatre at The College of Wooster. As usual with productions done there, it was excellent. Hard to describe, but the cast
had worked hard to present a program that was Scottish and historically
accurate. We all enjoyed it very much.
Our next meeting is on Sunday, the 14th of March. Rapidly approaching!
You won't want to miss this one,Dave Allison is speaking on the Whisky
Rebellion. No samples - sorry.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning
to make your yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish
American Society. We will soon be applying for a 501 (c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your check out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that I can
make note & have it credited properly.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
March 14th, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting
- Akron Public Library. Auditorium. Dave Allison will speak on
the Whisky Rebellion.
April 11th, 2010 - 1:00-3:00 - Tartan Day Celebration
- at the 356th Fighter Group Restaurant at the Canton-Akron Airport.
Cost is $14.99 per person (adults) $7.99 kids (4-10 yr.). It is a buffet brunch, with iced tea and
coffee included. The Tigh na Creige dancers and Brian McElhiney will perform. Reservations (we need a
Pipe Band Balls
April 10th - Red Hackle Pipe Band Ball - Parma*
April 17th - Lochaber Pipe Band Ball - Vermillion*
May 8th - Kiltie Band Highland Ball - Broadview Hts.*
* Details under Events on our web site.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the
"Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM,
featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of
course,those within the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for
all their help.
We have Scottish Country Dance classes most Friday evenings at 7:30
PM (weather permitting). Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We
meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement)
118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent
instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try. If
you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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27th February 2010
Take heart - spring will soon be here. Honest. The great blue
herons have returned to the area and are already laying eggs.
A few warbler "scouts" have been seen. I hear the birds singing spring songs. It will soon be warm and sunny.
The Akron Library is a marvel. Please give it your support.
We are so very fortunate to have this facility in our community.
The building is superior and the personnel helpful and courteous. They kindly took the Akron
Burns Society books to the Special Collections department, where they will remain for any and all to view.
Tonight we are heading over to the College of Wooster to see Mary
Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off. We'll do a quick review
next week for those of you who cannot make it in person. All curtain times are at 8:15 PM in
Freedlander Theatre at The College of Wooster. I don't know if there are tickets left, but you could call and check if the idea is interesting.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning to make
your yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) We will soon be applying for a 501
(c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your
check out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me
so that I can make note & have it credited properly.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
March 14th, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting - Akron Public
Library. Auditorium. Dave Allison will speak on the
Whisky Rebellion.
April 11th, 2010 - 1:00-3:00 - Tartan Day Celebration
- at the 356th Fighter Group Restaurant at the Canton-Akron Airport.
Cost is $14.99 per person (adults) $7.99 kids (4-10 yr.). It is a buffet brunch, with iced tea and
coffee included. The Tigh na Creige dancers and Brian McElhiney will perform. Reservations (we need a
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the
"Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM,
featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of
course,those within the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for all their help. You might like to check out their profiles on our web site.
We have Scottish Country Dance classes most Friday evenings at 7:30
PM (weather permitting). Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy the
camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music
to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent
instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try. If
you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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20th February 2010
Building a snowman yet? Seems as if we should be having fun with all
this snow.
The meeting last week went very well. Those who missed it should
forever regret not hearing Himself's rendition of the "Ode to the Haggis."
Inimitable! But most of all, they missed the beautiful Carol Leslie Hosticka singing
"The Star O Rabbie Burns." Even the library personnel, up in the control booth, commented on her
lovely voice. Add to that Agnes Bagley's shortbread and joining
hands to sing "Auld Lang Syne" at her suggestion. We felt like a
family.
One mention of the library personnel. The Akron Library is a marvel.
We are so very fortunate to have this facility in our community.
The building is superior and the personnel helpful and courteous. They kindly took the Akron
Burns Society books to the Special Collections department, where they will remain for any and all to view.
The College of Wooster will be presenting, Mary Queen of Scots Got Her
Head Chopped Off on February 24, 25, 26, and 27th. All curtain
times are at 8:15 PM in Freedlander Theatre at The College of Wooster. The
ticket price is $9.00 for adults. We are thinking of attending the Saturday performance.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning to make your
yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) We will soon be applying for a 501
(c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your check
out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that
I can make note & have it credited properly.
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6 February 2010
SNOWPOCALYPSE !
There sure is a lot of snow out there, folks...
I don't know how it looks at your house, but it's absolutely gorgeous in
our back yard. Hope it clears up by next week though - for
all those sweethearts that are planning a special Valentine celebration and for those who will be attending
our meeting at the library on Sunday.
One thing I plan to do is bring the minutes from the Akron Burns Society
to that meeting. We will be turning the books over to the library
(by prior arrangment), but they were kindly donated to us last summer. If you'd like to take a
look, they will be with me then.
We hear from Scotland that our group will get a discount on a Ghost
Walk tour in Stirling. I know it's not relevant to most of you, but if
you plan a visit next year simply showing your membership card will guarantee you a 10% discount
on the ticket price (£6 for adults, £4 for children, students and seniors). A 20-25% discount will be available for pre-booked group parties of ten or more.
The College of Wooster will be presenting, Mary Queen of Scots Got Her
Head Chopped Off on February 24, 25, 26, and 27th. All curtain
times are at 8:15 PM in Freedlander Theatre at The College of Wooster. The
ticket price is $9.00 for adults. If there is enough interest, we could get a lower group rate. Let me know if
you would like to attend and we'll see if we can work it out. We
are thinking of attending the Saturday performance.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning to make your
yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) Sooner or later we will be applying for a 501
(c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime te Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your check
out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that
I can make note & have it credited properly.
***********************************************************************
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the
"Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM,
featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of
course,those within the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for
all their help.
We have Scottish Country Dance classes most Friday evenings at 7:30
PM (weather permitting). Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We
meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement)
118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent
instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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January 30th 2010
Enjoying the frigid weather? It's time to cuddle with a good
book, or visit with a friend over a cup of hot chocolate while discussing
past events. Today we have warm memories of the grand Burns Supper we enjoyed last week at
SHANO. Wow, was it ever a wonderful event. As always.
This year, Lord Charles Kennedy, 8th Marquess of Ailsa, 19th Earl of Cassillis,
and Chief of Clan Kennedy, was the honored guest. He spoke well,
entertaining everyone with his humor and charming manner. Three
pipe bands added to the exuberance, and the pretty Jenny May Caronchi dancers, the Heather Belles,
entertained with their contemporary highland dance styles. There was
more. Much more. An evening to file away in the happy memory file.
One of the biggest surprises came when they announced the winner of the
SHANO "Hall of Fame" award,given to the person who has contributed the
most to the furtherance of Scottish Culture in our area.Imagine our surprise
(and unmitigated delight) when it turned out to be our very own Frances Acar. I'm
still bursting with pride. CONGRATULATIONS FRANCES
!!! Well done. Much deserved. Hooray!
The College of Wooster will be presenting, Mary Queen of Scots Got Her
Head Chopped Off on February 24, 25, 26, and 27th. All curtain
times are at 8:15 PM in Freedlander Theatre at The College of Wooster. The
ticket price is $9.00 for adults. If there is enough interest, we could get a lower group rate. Let me know if
you would like to attend and we'll see if we can work it out.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning to make your
yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) Sooner or later we will be applying for a 501
(c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your check
out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that
I can make note & have it credited properly.
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23 January 2010
Tonight is the annual Burns supper put on by SHANO. If you have missed
this dinner, then you have missed the best this area has to offer.
They do an outstanding job and have for many years. We've gone for the better part
of thirty five years and they have always been wonderful. Next year, make plans to attend. It's well worth the
effort.
I was told yesterday by a pleasant young man with a rich Scottish accent,
that our agriculture department is possibly oing to lift the restriction
on the import of real haggis from Scotland. Halleluia! Maybe soon those who have never tasted
the real thing will get a chance. Now that's something to really look forward to.
Once again, a reminder. To those of you planning to make your
yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) Sooner or later we will be applying for a 501
(c) (3) status for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is already in that category. So if you
would prefer that your donation be tax deductible, please make your check
out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that
I can make note & have it credited properly.
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We're holding Country Dance classes again - weather permitting. Most
Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find members of our group enjoying
Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy
the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118
S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try. If
you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her t elephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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9th January 2010
Tomorrow is our meeting at the library - weather
permitting, of course. Looks okay so far. Bob Morehead will be there
to present on Mary Queen of Scots. He promises. Meeting begins at 3:00 and there will be refreshments.Bob is our favorite raconteur. Everyone enjoys his talks, no matter what topic
he chooses.
It has come to my attention that some of you are planning to make
your yearly voluntary contribution to the Scottish American Society.
(We aren't calling them "dues" any more.) Sooner or later we will be applying for a 501 (c) (3) status
for the group, but in the meantime the Celtic Beltane Festival is
already in that category. So if you would prefer that your donation
be tax deductible, please make your check out to the Celtic Beltane Festival and give it (or send it) to me so that I can make note & have it deposited accordingly.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
January 10th, 2010 - Akron Public LIbrary -
3:00 p.m. Bob Morehead.
January 23, 2010 - SHANO Burns Night. American-Croation
Lodge. Contact Craig Shepperly for reservations. (330) 463-5559.
February 14th, 2010 - Akron Public Library - Auditorium
- Power Point presentation on Robert Burns.
March 14th, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting - Akron Public
Library. Auditorium. Dave Allison will speak on the Whisky Rebellion.
April 11th, 2010 - Tartan Day Celebration
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the
"Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM, featuring Joe
Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course,those within the Scottish
Community.
We're holding Country Dance classes again - weather permitting. Most
Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find members of our group enjoying
Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy
the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118
S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try. If
you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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January 2nd 2010
Well, the holidays are over and everything is at least approaching normal.
Once we get all the decorations down, sorted, and packed away the house
looks so empty, but somehow I always feel a bit relieved. It was a wonderful time to
stow away in my memory.
Hope your holiday was just as nice. Tell us all about it when
we get together on the 10th of January at the library. Bob Morehead
has promised to make good on his speech. Wearing a hair shirt, no doubt.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
January 10th, 2010 - Akron Public LIbrary -
3:00 p.m. Bob Morehead.
January 23, 2010 - SHANO Burns Night. American-Croation
Lodge. Contact Craig Shepperly for reservations. (330) 463-5559.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the
"Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM, featuring Joe
Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course,those within the Scottish
Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for
all their help.
We're holding Country Dance classes again - weather permitting. Most
Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find members of our group enjoying
Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy
the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118
S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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December 26th
Next week I'll get back to normal. (Well, I'll try anyhow.)
But this week I'm still basking in the glow of the wonderful Christmas
we just celebrated. In the meantime, I'll wish you a Happy
Boxing Day, with the following explanation for those who do not know what
the heck I'm talking about. This was gleaned from Scottie, at Rampant Scotland.
Origins
The reason that the December 26th was known
as 'Boxing Day' was the fact that many centuries ago, the Lord and Lady of the manor/castle/estate gathered together at the
manor house, castle etc., the workers including those from the outlying fields, forests and streams, the day after Christmas
Day and organised the distribution of the annual necessities, done according to the status of the worker and the size of the
family. Into boxes and barrels would go supplies of cloth spun
by the spinsters, the cobblers leather goods, new tools and supplies of salt and spices. Also dried goods such as meat, fish,
vegetables and some fruit and cereals grown on the estate for bread making. This the giving out of such boxes became "Boxing
Day".
Sweetie Scone Day
Also it was that Boxing Day was in some
parts of Scotland was known as 'Sweetie Scone' Day. As part of the Festive Fayre in humble hooses, the cottage gudebread included
'sweetie-skons' (Sweetie Scones), which contained dried fruit and spices, and were the forerunner of oor modern "Currant Loaf".
The ingredients more than likely given by the Lord or Lady of the estate, as there were few homes that could afford such luxury
of dried fruit and spices, but friendly neighbours would make up the deficit to those that could not afford, nor had the ingredients.
So it was the custom that either the Lord / Lady of the estate, to their workers, would invite them to sample or to give the
'sweetie-skon' or that neighbours would invite neighbours to sample or give the 'Sweetie Scone' to others.
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19th December 2009
We've baked and distributed tons of cookies. Okay, maybe not
tons, but it surely was a lot. Himself has been wrapping presents for days. Seems so much work only to watch
them quickly opened in one fell swoop. Ach weel. It's only one day a year.
Santa stops by here on Christmas Eve - I mean, really. Portage
Lakes Kiwanis makes sure he gets a little extra push for his sleigh. These wonderful folks do this every year.
It is absolutely awesome. Ask our Larry Hunter about it sometime.
I sincerely hope you all have wonderful holidays ahead. This
is a very good time of the year for those who have someone to enjoy it with. If you know of someone who will be
alone, I hope you will extend a hand to them. Hospitality is important to Scottish homes - maybe not gifts so much,
but genuinely seeing to it that folks aren't forgotten or neglected - that certainly is..
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
We don't have another meeting until January, but Bob Morehead has promised
to make good on his speaking engagement by presenting the program on January
10th.
Tune in at 4:00
every Sunday to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN,
90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course, those within
the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both
of them for all their help. You might like to check out their profiles here on our web site.
We're not dancing until after the first of the year. But then we will
be at it again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find members
of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing, we
just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank
goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
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December 12th, 2009
If you went to the St. Andrews (and are still enjoying the memory), I just want to remind you that it will be
repeated next year. In the meantime, Ken Luyster lost his camera. He left it on the table after the dinner. If you hear
of anyone who found a camera, or if you hear of anyone who discovered they had the wrong camera, please let me know. They
would know it wasn't their camera by the pictures on it. There were pictures Kenny had taken of Grandfather Mountain,
his cat, etc. It is a Kodak 10.3 pixel camera.
Right now we're getting ready for cookie baking and present wrapping. The tree is up and
the house is decorated. This is always a jolly time at our home. Betcha you are busy getting
ready for the holidays as well.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
We don't have another meeting until January, but Bob Morehead has promised to make good on his speaking engagement by
presenting the program on January 10th.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the "Sounds
of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course, those within the Scottish
Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for all their help.
We're not dancing until after the first of the year. But then we will be at it again. Most Friday evenings
at 7:30 PM you will find members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy
the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent,
Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give
it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish
Gaelic and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically attend class. She uses digital sound files which can
be sent via e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing, you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is
a certified B.A.T.D. dance instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on her
classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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Nov. 28th 2009
Last chance to get your reservation
in for the St. Andrews..Frances has graciously given you a
small window of opportunity. She wants to be sure you don't miss a great time.
If you want to attend and haven't yet made a reservation, you may e-mail
her at: frances.acar@gmail.com or call at: 330-673-6514.
We have recently had some wonderful items donated for the Silent Auction.
Akron Symphony Tickets - Two tickets for the concert
of your choice during the current season.
Heather Gems Brooch - Just beautiful. Donated
by Frances herself. It would make a sensational Christmas Gift.
JTS Landscaping - Russ Luyster is donating a basket
full of goodies.
Silver Jewelry - Donated by Quantum Silver
It will be the best Scottish entertainment bargain you have seen for a long
time. DON'T MISS IT!! And don't forget,proceeds from the St.
Andrews pay expenses for the Beltane Festival, which in turn supports Pegasus - a very worthy charity. [Checks should be made out to "Celtic Beltane Festival. Mail to: Frances
Acar,
234 Lowell Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240]
Please note: The Celtic Beltane Festival is now a 501 (c)(3)
Charity. Donations made to the St. Andrews are tax
deductible. You can Christmas Shop at the Silent Auction and use it as a tax write-off !
Our Second Annual St. Andrews Dinner takes place on December 5th. .
It will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East
Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056 It's easy to get to. From
Akron - Go straight out Rt. 8 to Rt. 82 - then East on 82. The Club is on your left. We'll mark the
driveway with something so you won't miss it. We've had some
neat donations for the Silent Auction. If you wish to donate an item, please
contact: Betty & Gene Marcus: marcusgab@sbcglobal.net
Entertainment by:
Gleann Mor Pipe Band
Akron Ceili Band
Dreama Powell
Pipers - Brian McElhiney and Jon Lilley
Tigh na Creige Highland Dancers
Silent Auction*
Hole-in-One Contest
(weather permitting)
Russ Luyster is our emcee.
Music by J & C Sound system, Jim & Bob Morehead.
$25 per person donation ($20 children under 12, $15 seniors over
90.)
Includes a buffet dinner, dessert, gratuities, non-alcoholic
beverages.
Cash Bar
If you would like a flyer to copy for your group, please let me know
and I will e-mail it to you immediately.
*We would appreciate donations for the Silent Auction. If
you care to make one, please contact Gene & Betty
Marcus. Tel.: 330-499-1681
Last chance to vote The
vote for the Rose and Thistle Award was collected at the meeting, but if you missed it and still want to vote, you may do so via e-mail: mfrost@nls.net And please do - we have a tie and we need to hear from you. [See below for nominees.]
Our three nominees are:
Bill Kennedy Bill is a
real leader in the Scottish Community. He founded our Celtic Beltane Festival and worked as head of that event for many years.
In addition he works for the Scottish American Military Organization and is the Deputy Chief and Vice President of the Kennedy
Society of North America. Bill has been our emcee at many events, lending his smile and enthusiasm everywhere he appears.
Brian McElhiney Brian
is our official Scottish American Society piper. He is always willing to help out whenever we ask - for sad occasions and
glad ones. He is also the Pipe Sergeant of the Akron & District Pipe Band and represents the Scottish American community
in many venues. He has spoken to our group on more than one occasion, and will be performing for us at the St. Andrews.
Dreama Powell Dreama
does speeches throughout the community featuring Scottish customs and costumes. She is active in SACSO and in the Northeast
Ohio Harp Association. She brings her harpers to the Celtic Beltane Festival and will be performing herself at our St. Andrews.
Her window display for Ohio Scottish Games in Wellington won first
prize one year. She showed a whisky collection and thus helped promote both OSG and the Scottish culture (this from a gal
that so far as I know never touches a drop of whisky!) She is currently trying to organize a historical museum for the Northhampton
Historical Society.
***********************************************************************
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday to the "Sounds
of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN, 90.3 FM, featuring Joe
Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course, those within
the Scottish Community.
We're dancing again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find
members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from
the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ
Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances
Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing.
If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically attend class.
She uses digital sound files which can be sent via e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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Nov. 21st 2009
Happy Thanksgiving...Everyone...
But before you get too stuffed at your Thanksgiving Feast, remember you
have only three days to get your reservation
in the mail for the St. Andrews...
It will be the best Scottish entertainment bargain you have seen for a long
time. DON'T MISS IT!! And don't forget,proceeds from the St.
Andrews pay expenses for the Beltane Festival, which in turn supports Pegasus - a very worthy charity. [Reservations by November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell
Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240.Checks should
be made out to "Celtic Beltane Festival."]
Please note: The Celtic Beltane Festival is now a
501 (c)(3) Charity. Donations made to the St. Andrews are tax
deductible. You can Christmas Shop at the Silent Auction and use it as a tax write-off !
Our Second Annual St. Andrews Dinner takes place on December 5th.
It will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East
Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056
It's easy to get to. From Akron - Go straight out Rt. 8 to Rt.
82 - then East on 82. The Club is on your left. We'll mark the driveway
with something so you won't miss it. We've had some neat donations for the Silent Auction, including
lovely items from Quantum Silver Company. If you wish to donate something,
please contact Betty & Gene Marcus: marcusgab@sbcglobal.net
[For more details - check the "Special Events" page.]
The vote for the Rose and Thistle Award was collected at the
meeting, but if you missed it and still want to vote, you may do
so via e-mail: mfrost@nls.net And please do - we have a tie and we need to hear from you.
[See below for
Our three nominees are:
Bill Kennedy Bill is a real leader in the
Scottish Community. He founded our Celtic Beltane Festival and worked as head of that event for many years. In addition he
works for the Scottish American Military Organization and is the Deputy Chief and Vice President of the Kennedy Society of
North America. Bill has been our emcee at many events, lending his smile and enthusiasm everywhere he appears.
Brian McElhiney Brian is our official Scottish
American Society piper. He is always willing to help out whenever we ask - for sad occasions and glad ones. He is also the
Pipe Sergeant of the Akron & District Pipe Band and represents the Scottish American community in many venues. He has
spoken to our group on more than one occasion, and will be performing for us at the St. Andrews. Dreama Powell
Dreama does speeches throughout the community featuring Scottish customs and costumes. She is active in SACSO and in the Northeast
Ohio Harp Association. She brings her harpers to the Celtic Beltane Festival and will be performing herself at our St. Andrews.
Her window display for Ohio Scottish Games in Wellington won first prize
one year. She showed a whisky collection and thus helped promote both OSG and the Scottish culture (this from a gal that so
far as I know never touches a drop of whisky!) She is currently trying to organize a historical museum for the Northhampton
Historical Society.
***********************************************************************
Tune in at 4:00
every Sunday to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on
WCPN, 90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming
gentlemen.
They do a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events,
including,of course, those within the Scottish Community.
We're dancing again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find members
of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from the dancing,
we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ Episcopal Church
(follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances
Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic and singing.
If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically attend class.
She uses digital sound files which can be sent via e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
*********************************
November 7th 2009
Tomorrow (November 8th)
is our meeting at the library. 3:00 p.m.Bob Morehead,
Staff Writer for The Post in Medina, will speak to us about Mary, Queen of Scots. This should be fun. He is always an entertaining and
interesting
speaker. [Please Note: There
is no Sas'y meeting in December.]
Also, please note - you have only 17
days to get in your reservation for the St.Andrews... It will be
the best Scottish entertainment bargain you have seen for a long time. DON'T MISS IT!! And don't forget, proceeds from the St. Andrews pay expenses for the Beltane Festival, which in turn
supports Pegasus - a
very worthy charity. [Reservations by
November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240. Checks should be made out to "Celtic Beltane Festival."]
December 5th we will have our Second Annual St. Andrews
Dinner. Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment
at our Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus. It
will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056
It's easy to get to. Straight out Rt. 8 to Rt.
82 - then East on 82. The Club is on your left. We'll mark the driveway
with something so you won't miss it.
Entertainment by: Akron
Ceili Band, Dreama Powell,Pipers,Tigh na Creige Highland Dancers, Silent
Auction*,Hole-in-One Contest ,(weather
permitting)
Russ Luyster is our emcee. Music
by J & C Sound system, Jim & Bob Morehead. $25 per person
donation includes a buffet dinner, dessert, gratuities, non-alcoholic
beverages. Cash Bar
Reservations by November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell Drive, Kent,
Ohio 44240. If you would like a flyer to copy for your group, please
let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
*We would appreciate donations for the Silent Auction.
If you care to make one, please either
bring it to the meeting, or drop it off at our house or Gene & Betty Marcus' house.
We
will be voting on our Rose & Thistle Award nominations.
If you cannot make it to the meeting, you may vote via e-mail (mfrost@nls.net). Our three nominees are:
Bill Kennedy Bill is a real leader in
the Scottish Community. He founded our Celtic Beltane Festival and worked as head of that event for many years. In addition
he works for the Scottish American Military Organization and is the Deputy Chief and Vice President of the Kennedy Society
of North America. Bill has been our emcee at many events, lending his smile and enthusiasm everywhere he appears.
Brian McElhiney Brian
is our official Scottish American Society piper. He is always willing to help out whenever we ask - for sad occasions and
glad ones. He is also the Pipe Sergeant of the Akron & District Pipe Band and represents the Scottish American community
in many venues. He has spoken to our group on more than one occasion, and will be performing for us at the St. Andrews.
Dreama Powell Dreama
does speeches throughout the community featuring Scottish customs and costumes. She is active in SACSO and in the Northeast
Ohio Harp Association. She brings her harpers to the Celtic Beltane Festival and will be performing herself at our St. Andrews.
Her window display for Ohio Scottish Games in Wellington won first prize
one year. She showed a whisky collection and thus helped promote both OSG and the Scottish culture (this from a gal that so
far as I know never touches a drop of whisky!) She is currently trying to organize a historical museum for the Northhampton
Historical Society.
***********************************************************************
Tune in at 4:00
every Sunday to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN,
90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen.
One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for all their help.
You might like to check out their profiles on our web site.
We're dancing again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find
members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from
the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ
Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances
Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Hertelephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland
Dancing, you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D.
dance instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
*******************
31st October 2009
Tie a string around your finger - tonight (or early tomorrow) we set the
clocks back one hour. An extra hour of sleep. Bliss!
Tomorrow is the 1st of November - you have 25 days to get
in your reservation for the St. Andrews...
November 8th is our next regular meeting
at the library. Bob Morehead, Staff Writer for The Post in Medina, will speak
to us about Mary, Queen of Scots. This should be fun. He is always an entertaining and interesting speaker. [Please Note: There is no Sas'y
meeting in December.]
Congratulations to Tim Wiley and his wife, Kate,
on the birth of a handsome, healthy, 8 pound 6 ounce, 21 inch boy named Samuel James Patrick Wiley. Samuel arrived just after midnight
on October 29th, 2009. (Presume the lad will be
playing the pipes before he gets to toddling
around...)
Congratulations, too, to Larry Hunter (one time
MacGonagall award winner) who landed a 10# steelhead rainbow trout
at Grand River this week. Not sure if it's a record, but it's pretty darn big. Bigger than Samuel James
Patick Wiley!
I've received three Rose & Thistle Award nominations.
One for Brian McElhiney, one for Bill Kennedy and one for Dreama Powell.
I would like more. This is for service to our society and/or service to the Scottish Community
in general, and/or service which furthers the knowledge of Scottish culture in the area. Those
nominated do not have to be members of our organization, however, they do
have to have something to do with Scottish heritage and culture.
You may reply by e-mail to mfrost@nls.net.
December 5th we will have our Second Annual St. Andrews
Dinner. Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment
at our Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus. It
will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056 [Please note: Seating at this venue is limited
to the space available. The tables will be assigned as reservations are received.
Priority,
of course, will be given to those who are members of the Scottish American Society.]
Entertainment by: Akron
Ceili Band,Dreama Powell, Pipers,
Tigh na Creige Highland Dancers, Silent
Auction* Hole-in-One Contest,(weather
permitting)
Russ Luyster is our emcee. Music
by J & C Sound system, Jim & Bob Morehead.
$25 per person donation includes
a buffet dinner, dessert, gratuities, non-alcoholic beverages.Cash
Bar
Reservations by November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell Drive, Kent,
Ohio 44240.If you would like a flyer to copy for your group, please
let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
*We would appreciate donations for the Silent Auction.
If you care to make one, please either
bring it to the next meeting, or drop it off at our house or Gene & Betty Marcus' house.
***********************************************************************
December 5th Second Annual St.
Andrews Dinner. Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment
at our Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus. It will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday
to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN,
90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course,those within
the Scottish Community.
One HUGE THANK YOU to both of them for all their help.
You might like to check out their profiles on our web site.
We're dancing again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find
members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from
the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ
Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances
Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
********************
24th October 2009
November 8th
is our next regular meeting at the library. Bob Morehead, Staff Writer for The Post in Medina, will speak to us about Mary, Queen of Scots. This should be
fun. He is always an entertaining and interesting speaker.
I've received two Rose & Thistle Award nominations.
One for Brian McElhiney and one for Bill Kennedy.I would like more.
This is for service to our society and/or service to the Scottish Community in general, and/or
service which furthers the knowledge of Scottish culture in the area. Those nominated do not have
to be members of our organization, however, they do have to have something
to do with Scottish heritage and culture. You may reply by e-mail
to mfrost@nls.net.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, October
25th, is Bert May's Memorial Service. 2 p.m. at Stow`Presbyterian Church,
4150 Fishcreek Road. Bert was a member
of our Scottish American Society and a proud member of Clan
Lindsay as well.
December 5th we will have our Second Annual St. Andrews
Dinner. Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment
at our Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus. It
will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056. [Please note: Seating at this venue is limited
to the space available. The tables will be assigned as reservations are received.
Priority,
of course, will be given to those who are members of the Scottish American Society.]
Entertainment by:
Akron Ceili Band
Pipers
Tigh na Creige Highland Dancers
Silent Auction*
Hole-in-One Contest
(weather permitting)
Russ Luyster is our emcee.
Music by J & C Sound system, Jim & Bob Morehead.
$25 per person donation
includes a buffet dinner, dessert, gratuities, non-alcoholic
beverages.
Cash Bar
Reservations by November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell Drive, Kent,
Ohio 44240. If you would like a flyer to copy for your group, please
let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
*We would appreciate donations for the Silent Auction.
If you care to make one, please either
bring it to the next meeting, or drop it off at our house or Gene & Betty Marcus' house.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday
to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN,
90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course, those within
the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both
of them for all their help. You might like to check out their profiles on our web site.
Bill Kennedy has two very interesting web sites. One is ScotClans
of Ohio and there other is the web site for the Scottish American Military
Society. Contact Bill at: wkennedyjr@yahoo.com if you would like more information
on either of these. (Or Clan Kennedy !!)
We're dancing again. Most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM you will find
members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing. Aside from
the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at the Christ
Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S. Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances
Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness) very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try.
If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances
at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be sent via
e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
*********************************
17th October 2009
Don't look at your calendar. It's
not Sunday. Some of you have mentioned that you would prefer to have
the newsletter on Saturday, so I'll make an attempt to get it out to you earlier. I can't promise that I will always manage, but I can promise to do my best.
Nancy Haggard Davis once again did not disappoint with her tips on doing
Genealogy (Did you hit your brick wall? Hear the bells?) We
appreciate her taking the time to give us some assistance and to tell
us some of her experiences in the field. The Akron Library has been doing special
Genealogy Workshops. Several have already been held, but you might
still pick up on a couple. The schedule is available at the library or
in "Genealogy" on our web site.
I've received some Rose & Thistle Award nominations.
I would like more. This is for service to our society and/or service
to the Scottish Community in general, and/or service which furthers the knowledge of
Scottish culture in the area. Those nominated do not have to be members of our organization, however, they do have to have something to do with Scottish heritage and culture. (President Obama
is not eligible.) You may reply by e-mail to mfrost@nls.net.
December 5th we will have our Second Annual St. Andrews
Dinner. Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment
at our Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus. It
will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center, 1511 East Aurora Road,Macedonia OH 44056
[Please note: Seating at this
venue is limited to the space available. The tables will be assigned as reservations
are received. Priority,
of course, will be given to those who are members of the Scottish American Society.]
Entertainment by:
Akron Ceili Band
Pipers
Tigh na Creige Highland Dancers
Silent Auction*
Hole-in-One Contest
(weather permitting)
Russ Luyster is our emcee.
Music by J & C Sound system, Jim & Bob Morehead.
$25 per person donation
includes a buffet dinner, dessert, gratuities, non-alcoholic
beverages.
Cash Bar
Reservations by November 25th to Frances Acar, 234 Lowell Drive, Kent,
Ohio 44240. If you would like a flyer to copy for your group, please
let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
*We would appreciate donations for the Silent Auction.
If you care to make one, please either
bring it to the next meeting, or drop it off at our house or Gene & Betty Marcus' house.
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
October 25th at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Bert May's Memorial Service. It will be held at Stow`Presbyterian
Church, 4150 Fishcreek Road.
November 8th Regular meeting at the library.
Bob Morehead, Staff Writer for The Post in Medina, will speak
to us. We don't know what he will talk about yet, but he is always an entertaining and interesting speaker.
December 5th Second Annual St. Andrews Dinner.
Proceeds from this dinner help pay for the entertainment at our
Celtic Beltane Festival at Maize Valley - which in turn benefits Pegasus.
It will be held at the Two Club Golf & Learning Center.
Tune in at 4:00 every Sunday
to the "Sounds of Britain and Ireland" on WCPN,
90.3 FM, featuring Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty, two very charming gentlemen. They do
a grand job of keeping folks informed about all area Celtic events, including,of course, those within
the Scottish Community. One HUGE THANK YOU to both
of them for all their help. You might like to check out their profiles on our web site.
WCPN Pledge Drive
Joe sends the following note concerning WCPN: "The station is having
it's semi annual fund raiser on Sunday, October 18 and I was wondering
if your group could help. If anyone or the group is able, you can e-mail me
the amount and I will put it on a pledge form and the station will send a bill."
.
We're taking a bit of a break at the moment, but most Friday evenings at
7:30 PM you will find members of our group enjoying Scottish Country Dancing.
Aside from the dancing, we just enjoy the camaraderie. We meet at
the Christ Episcopal Church (follow the music to the basement) 118 S.
Mantua Street, in Kent, Ohio. Frances Acar is an excellent instructor and (thank goodness)
very patient. She encourages everyone to give it a try. If you would like more information or directions, you may contact Frances at frances.acar@gmail.com. Her telephone number
is: 330-673-6514. She is one multi-talented gal. She also teaches Scottish Gaelic
and singing. If you have Internet access, you do not need to physically
attend class. She uses digital sound files which can be
sent via e-mail to your home.
If you know someone interested in learning the art of Highland Dancing,
you can call Christie Walsh. Christie is a certified B.A.T.D. dance
instructor and heads the Tigh na Creige highland dance group. For more information on
her classes, you may contact her at: 345 South Rose Blvd., Akron 44313, or by telephone at: 330-867-1030.
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