Special Events Information

Special Events Information

The Big National Céilidh

16th October 2010

This will be a Scottish themed international folk event in the afternoon of the 16^th Oct 2010.

It is a benefit for the NGO WaterAid, who specialise in providing access to clean water and sanitation to the world’s poorest communities.

Basically, it is the biggest céilidh event in the UK and involves céilidhs taking place all over the UK and internationally on the same night with everyone dancing the Circassian Circle to Jamie Allen at 10pm (5:00 pm in Ohio).

Donne Shepperly & Frances Acar are in charge of this event - there will be more details later.

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CELTIC BELTANE FESTIVAL

MAY 22nd 2010

It's over, folks - but it was a grand day. Glad if you

were there - sorry if you missed it.

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SAINT ANDREWS

DINNER & DANCE

to Benefit Pegasus

Two Club Golf & Learning Center

1511 East Aurora Road

Macedonia OH 44056

Located on Rt. 82, Aurora Rd.

Between Rts. 8, 271, and 480

WHAT A GREAT NIGHT IT WAS !!!

If you missed it, I am so sorry. It was a fun evening from beginning to end. The Gleann Mor pipe band (our deep and abiding thanks to them) began the evening events with a medley of stirring Scottish Tunes, they were great.

It should also be noted that Larry Saulino and his wife, Carolyn (of Two Club Golf) did yeoman's work in handling our event at their lovely facility. So much so that we have already re-scheduled for next year.

Dreama Powell played her Celtic Harp during the social hour prior to the dinner, her lovely tunes giving us a sedate start. Dreama is always a welcome and elegant addition to any venue.

The Akron Ceili Band played throughout the evening and the Morehead Brothers, Jim and Bob, donated their sound expertise. When we weren't dancing to the Ceili Band, we were enjoying their tunes. Some of the music was toted along by the two Luyster brothers, Russ and Kenny.

Russ Luyster did a great job as our emcee for the evening, attempting to keep everyone on track with the schedule outlined by our Chairman, Frances Acar.

Betty and Gene Marcus handled the Silent Auction efficently and perfectly. Thanks to their efforts and the many super donated items, we raised in the neighborhood of $600. All donations were tax-deductible as were the over-value amounts written on your checks. The Celtic Beltane Festival is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Jim Frost raised the St. Andrews flag at the entrance to the Two Club Golf and Learning Center, thus claiming the territory for Scotland for the evening. This was no easy task dressed in a kilt on a cold and windy December night. He also did an excellent job on the Invocation and keeping his wife from going completely mad. She couldn't do a thing without him.

Above all, our profound thanks to Frances Acar, who did a fantastic job organizing all this. She is one amazing lady.

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Hornpipe Dancers

Sydney Luyster & Kate Walsh

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCING

Instructor: Christie Urquhart Walsh

Certified B.A.T.D. Dance Instructor

345 S. Rose Blvd.

Akron, Ohio 44313

Tel.: 330-867-1030

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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Who: All interested parties - beginners welcome

When: Every Friday evening. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Where: Christ Episcopal Church - 118 Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240

Teacher: Frances Acar

Contact Information: e-mail: frances.acar@gmail.com

telephone: 330-673-6514

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Interested in learning Scottish Gaelic?

Interested in possibly participating in a Mod?

Frances Acar is taking new students who are interested in learning Gaelic language and song. She uses several methods to teach. She does have regular classes, plus tutorial materials. But if you have Internet access, you can also learn from her via Skype, or even digital sound files sent by e-mail. You do not need to physically attend class.

The tutorial materials are available for anyone who might be interested in competing as a beginner in the next mod. The materials include a CD of the songs to be learned and song sheets of the Gaelic words and translations.

Apart from teaching Gaelic, she runs tutorial sessions throughout the year teaching the songs for the following year's mod. Class times by arrangement. Contact her at the e-mail or telephone number above. Again, beginners welcome.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION DRILL TEAM

Lorain, Ohio

Under the direction of

Kathi Macgregor, Captain

The Royal Canadian Legion Drill Team appears wearing the Royal Stewart Tartan and marches to the tunes of many local bagpipe bands. They have won numerous awards for precision drill competitions.

They have been honored to appear in the following parades: The Lorain International Celebration, the Akron Soap Box Derby, the Cleveland, Ohio, 500, the Milan Ohio Melon Festival, the Vermillion Ohio Wooly Bear Festival, the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day celebration, the Vermillion Festival of the Fish, the Akron Christmas parade and were privileged to march with 500 pipebands from all over the world at the New York City Tartan Day parade. They have made numerous other appearances as

well.

For information on performances or joining this group, please contact:

Kathi Macgregor Tel. 440-288-0440

e-mail: drillcaptn@eriecoast.com

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THE AKRON CEILI BAND

Founded by Gordon Schaeffer, this grand group of musicians in Northeast Ohio (Akron, Canton & Cleveland areas) plays the lilting Celtic Music that finds a home in any of the seven Celtic Nations. They have performed at our Beltane Festival and at our St. Andrews Dinner. They love performing for the public and also at private events. Some of the members offer lessons, too. You will love hearing them as much as they enjoy performing.

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THE SHAMROCK COTTAGE

9097 Mentor Ave.

Mentor, Ohio 44060

John M. Luskin, Owner

Despite the Irish name, John has a super collection of Scottish and Welsh items in addition to the Irish. It's well worth browsing his collection there. If he doesn't have it, you very likely don't need it. He has Luckenbrooth brooches and jewelry, soaps, perfumes, glassware, cups, beer mugs, tee shirts, wonderful warm jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, kilts, accessories - he has them all. Check with John before you hit the mail order catalogs.

Tel.: 440-255-2207

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