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January 2010 |
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Event |
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| 6 |
Meeting, Speaker: Terri Woodward, Topic: Sheep Herding and its Impact on Scotland’s Economy & Culture
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM |
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| 21 |
Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Newport News, VA
at the Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall
7:30pm
Tickets: $62 / $52 / $47 / $42
Society members can contact Rob about possible discount tickets.
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| 22 |
USAF Heritage of America Band's Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, Virginia Beach, VA
at the Virginia Beach Central Library at 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.
in the Auditorium.
Times: 7-9pm
Tickets: FREE
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| 23 |
Annual Burns Night Dinner, Williamsburg, VA
hosted by the St. Andrews Society of Williamsburg
Festivities will be held at the Lexington hotel at 500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg.
Social at 6:00PM
Supper at 6:45PM
Cost $55 per person
Highland Evening wear requested.
Reservations requested by no later than Friday, January 15.
Click the following link to view the reservation form:
Reservation Form
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| 25 |
Burns Night - recognition of the birth of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) |
| 26 |
Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy
at the American Theatre
125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton, VA
Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets $12.50 (child) - $30
Tickets can be purchased at the American Theatre link above.
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| 30 |
25th Annual Burns Nicht Supper, Virginia Beach, VA
hosted by the St. Andrews Society of Tidewater
Celebrating the 251st anniversary of the birth of
Scotland’s Immortal ROBERT BURNS
Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach
Social at 6:00PM
Supper at 7:00PM
Cost $45 per person
(Reservations Only) Seating Limited
Reservations will not be accepted after Friday, January 22, 2010
Click the following link to view the reservation form:
Reservation Form
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February 2010 |
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Event |
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| 3 |
Meeting, Scottish Movie Night - "Whisky Galore" - plan to bring your favorite movie snack and get ready to settle down for an evening of enjoyment watching a film that will celebrate the best in Scottish film making
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM |
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| 6 |
Glasgow Kiss, Virginia Beach, VA
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, 30th St. & Pacific Ave
Between 1:00 and 5:00 PM
As part of a fundraiser for the Celtic Color Guard.
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| 12-14 |
18th Annual Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Festival, King of Prussia, PA
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| 22 |
Flogging Molly, Norfolk, VA
Norva, 317 Monticello Avenue
show time: 7:00PM, doors open: 6:00PM
price: $25.00, day of show: $28.00
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| 23 |
Dropkick Murphys, Norfolk, VA
Norva, 317 Monticello Avenue
show time: 8:00PM, doors open: 7:00PM
price: $25.00, day of show: $30.00
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| 26 |
Pints, Pairings, and Poisoned Dwarf, Williamsburg, VA
Presented by: Virginia Arts Festival
Location: Williamsburg Lodge Colony Room
Time: 7:00PM
Cost: $39.50 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Reservations are required
Call 1-800-447-8679
Pints and Pairings celebrates the age-old partnership of good food, good beer, and good cheer! Chef Ken Clausen and beverage specialist William Bright have prepared an Irish-inspired four-course menu paired with artisan beers to be enjoyed to the sounds of Poisoned Dwarf.
First Course
Irish Clam and Fennel Soup
Harp Irish Lager, Great Northern Brewery, Dundalk, Ireland
Second Course
A Winter Salad of Baby Greens
English Stilton, Toasted Walnuts, Wild Honey Vinaigrette
Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale, St. Francis Abbey Brewery, Kilkenny, Ireland
Entrée Course
Horseradish-crusted Shoulder Tenderloin of Beef
Colcannon Potatoes, Leek Fondue
Root Vegetables, Ale Sauce
Flying Dog, Wheat Ale, Fredrick, Maryland
Dessert Course
Flowerless Dark Chocolate Cake
Honey-Beer Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Sauce
Guinness Extra Stout, St. James’s Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland
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March 2010 |
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Event |
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| 3 |
Meeting, Annual General Meeting and the Election of Officers
As always, elections are being held for the four officer positions (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer), and there are four board positions open (one half term and three full term). If you would like to nominate someone, or volunteer to run yourself, please contact Marcey.
Click Here to download the different candidates biographies.
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM
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| 6 |
Finnegan's Wake, Virginia Beach, VA
presented by: The Tidewater Irish American Society
starting at 6:30pm at the Church of the Ascension on Princess Anne Road near the intersection of Baxter Road.
Tickets will absolutely NOT be available at the door this year. Tickets will go on sale starting February 04th and will cost $13.00 for adults.
Instead of the "chow line" for food as in past years, there will be assigned tables and dinner will be brought to the table.
A delicious corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, or Macaroni & Cheese dinner will be served. Members bring homemade Irish Soda Bread and desserts. Of course, the requisite pints are available for a small donation as well.
There will be singing, performances by Glasgow Kiss, An Cor Rud/the Reel Thing, and of course, the crowning of our beloved ambassador, the T.I.A.S. Adult Princess 2010!
For more information contact Mike Bromley.
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| 7 |
Glasgow Kiss, Virginia Beach, VA
Murphy's Grand Irish Puba>, 30th St. & Pacific Ave.
Performing from noon and 4:00 PM
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| 13 |
43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Ocean View, Norfolk, VA
We're once again marching in the parade.
Prior to the parade there will be a Nessie touch-up day. Date and time to be determined.
Assembly time is 9:00am with the parade kick-off time at 10:00am.
Our assigned form up area is Section 1, Position 143, somewhere in the vicinity of Westmont Avenue and Granby Street on the north side of Northside Middle School.
Parking is available at the terminus of the parade route with shuttle buses running from Ocean View Elementary School, at Government Ave. and Mason Creek Rd., to the Parade area between 8:00 and 9:45AM. Parade marshalls will be available to assist you, just look for the green jackets.
Don't forget to bring individually wrapped candy for distribution to our many young spectators. Let's put a smile on their faces.
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| 13 |
Raliegh St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival, Raleigh, NC
Festival held at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh located at the end of the parade route (Between Hargett Street and Martin Street off Blount Street).
Parade will step off at 12:00 (noon)
For more information email: Frank or Meg
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| 13 |
St. Baldrick's Kid's Cancer fundraiser, Norfolk, VA
In honor of our Scottish Ambassador, Jose
The mission of the St. Baldrick's Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to conquer Kids' Cancer by shaving heads on St. Baldrick's Day.
Javier (Jose's dad) has created a Team to participate in the Norfolk event. The name of the Team is: Yes Way, Jose!
Activities will take place at the Waterside Festival Marketplace from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Our own Scott MacGregor will be there to be shaved before the St. Patrick's Parade. Show your support of Scott's efforts by visiting the St. Baldrick's website at http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/participantid/364717 to make your donation.
Click here to see how Team "Yes Way, Jose" is doing
http://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/mypage/teamid/65080
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| 13 |
Glasgow Kiss, Virginia Beach, VA
Murphy's Grand Irish Puba>, 30th St. & Pacific Ave.
Performing from noon and 4:00 PM
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| 20 |
Glasgow Kiss, Virginia Beach, VA
Murphy's Grand Irish Puba>, 30th St. & Pacific Ave
Performing from noon and 4:00 PM
Post-Shamrock half-marathon and 8K party.
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| 21-22 |
Church Hill Irish Festival, Richmond, VA
presented by: The Irish American Community Council
St. Patrick's Church on 25th & E. Broad St.
Parade will step off at 10:00am
Blue jeans are not allowed for marchers.
No motorized vehicles, bicycles (of any kind), skates, skateboards, scooters, animals, Alcoholic Beverages,
firearms, fireworks, or firecrackers are allowed.
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| 28 |
2nd annual International Festival, Norfolk, VA
Location: Old Dominion University Ted Constant Convocation Center
Time: 12:00PM (noon) — 5:00PM
The festival is free and open to the public.
The International Festival will celebrate cultures from around the world with international ethnic food, music, performances, dance and folklore from more than 20 nations. The International Children’s Village will feature games, inflatables, arts and crafts, cultural performances, educational displays, and a global animal exhibit.
We've been invitied by the Irish in Virginia to share their space and have generously accepted. The society would be considered an Educational Vendor providing an excellent opportunity to show everyone what the Scottish Society is all about. If you could come out and help man the booth for an hour or two that would be extremely helpful.
For more information email: Trish
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| 28 |
Puttin' On The Tenor, Williamsburg, VA
A Concert To Benefit The Animals
Hosted by: The Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary
Location: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, William & Mary Campus, 601 Jamestown Road
Show time: 4:00PM
Price: $50.00: General Reserved Seating
$125.00: Premium Reserved Seating (Includes a post concert reception with Mr. Kearns, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages.)
10% off groups of 10 or more!
Also, 10% off for students! (only at Box Office or by phone)
Phone: (757) 221-2674 (Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m -2:00 p.m.)
On-Line: www.wm.edu/Boxoffice
Click Here to download the flyer.
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April 2010 |
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Event |
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| 1 |
There's no meeting this month in lieu of Tartan Day celebration
on Saturday the 10th. |
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| 6 |
Tartan Day - Observed in the United States as a day of national recognition of the many contributions made by Americans of Scottish descent. |
| 9 |
Tartan Day Ceilidh, Virginia Beach, VA
Hosted by the Scottish Society of Tidewater
At the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd (near intersection with Baxter Road)
More details to follow.
For more information e-mail John.
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| 10 |
Lexington Scots/Irish Heritage Festival, Lexington, VA
To be held on the grounds of the Maury River Middle School in Lexington. All proceeds from the event will benefit Lexington Lions Club projects.
For more information contact John Morman.
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| 16-18 |
Loch Norman Highland Games, Huntersville, NC
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| 24 |
32nd Annual Celtic Festival & Highland Gathering of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick, MD
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| 25 |
Kirkin' o' th' Tartan at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, VA
A relaxing family outing and Scottish comradery during Virginia's beautiful Spring in the serene
and timeless beauty of Virginia's Northern Neck.
Visit the website for Christ Church
to learn more about this exceptional historical landmark.
Schedule:
- 11:30am -- Welcome Coffee and Pastries hosted by the Foundation for Historic
Christ Church (Bayne Center located on the grounds of Christ Church).
- 12:00pm -- Assembly of all who are presenting their tartans. The color guard
made up of members from the Tidewater/Williamsburg Scottish organizations and the Kilmarnock and
District Pipe Band will assemble at this time. All other persons, families, and friends may enter
the church at their leisure during this period.
- 12:30pm -- Church service and the Kirkin-o'-the-Tartan. Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock
and Rector of Historic Christ Church in Irvington, will officiate. Special music during the service will
be provided by the Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band.
- 1:30pm -- Following the service, the Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band will
present a gala band recital at the Church main gate. All members, their families, and everyone
attending the church service are encouraged to participate.
- 2:00pm -- Lunch at Eckhard’s Restaurant located two miles on Route 3 at the
south end of the Rappahannock River Bridge.
Dress:
Members are asked to wear Scottish daywear, trews, or normal Sunday wear. Ladies are invited to wear Scottish
dress or a "touch of the tartan." Let's make this a colorful and festive event.
Directions:
- From Norfolk/Virginia Beach, take Rte 17 N to Saluda. Turn right at the light in Saluda onto
Rte 33 an to continue on 33. After ca. 5 miles, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church (which will be on your right),
take a left onto Rte 3. Once you cross the Rappahannock river, you will come into White Stone For Christ Church,
continue straight through the light until you come to the first left, Rte 646, which will take you to the church.
- From Richmond, take Interstate 64 East to the West Point exit (# 220), and follow Rte 33 to Saluda. Turn
right at the light in Saluda and continue on Rte 33. *After ca. 5 miles, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church (which will
be on your right), take a left onto Rte 3. Once you cross the Rappahannock river, you will come into White Stone. For
Christ Church, continue straight through the light until you come to the first left, Rte 646, which will take you to
the church.
- From Williamsburg, take Rte 60 N to Rte 33. Follow Rte 33 through West Point to Saluda. Turn right at the
light in Saluda and continue on Rte 33. *After ca. 5 miles, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church (which will be on your
right), take a left onto Rte 3. Once you cross the Rappahannock river, you will come into White Stone. For Christ Church,
continue straight through the light until you come to the first left, Rte 646, which will take you to the church.
For more information contact Jamie
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| 30 |
Virginia International TATTOO at Scope, Norfolk, VA
See May for further details.
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| 30-01 |
Triad Highland Games, Greensboro, NC
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May 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 5 |
Meeting, Speaker: C.G. Miller, Topic: The History of Kilts: Knobby Knees and the sexy swish of pleated Tartan
Where and when was the first kilt worn? What was worn before the kilt? Why were trews worn instead of the kilt?
Why was the kilt replaced? When and why did it come back? Why is it still around? |
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| 1-2 |
Virginia International TATTOO at Scope, Norfolk, VA
The Scottish Society will again be attending this year's performance of the show on Saturday the 1st at the 7:30PM performance as a group and is once again is extending the group discount price to our members for the Tattoo. As in past years the society is purchasing Tier 2 tickets and has a block of 30 seats set aside in the same section as last year.
To purchase your tickets, send your request, via e-mail, to
George. Tickets can also be purchased
at the society meetings.
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| 8 |
Frederick Celtic Festival, Frederick, MD
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| 15 |
Fair Hill Scottish Games, Fair Hill, MD
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| 28-29 |
Greenville Scottish Games, Greenville, SC
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex will be the very distinguished guest of this year's games.
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folks may be interested in attending since Prince Edward will be there this year.
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June 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 2 |
Meeting, Speaker: John McGlynn, Topic: Travelogue of Scotland
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM |
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| 5 |
McHenry Highland Festival, McHenry, MD
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| 12-13 |
Potomac Celtic Festival, Leesburg, VA
Historical grounds of Morven Park in Leesburg, VA
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| 18, 2011 |
Front Royal Celtic Festival, Front Royal, VA
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July 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 7 |
Meeting, Speaker: Terri Woodward & Al Cowan, Topic: History of the Highland Games
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM
Randy Dedrickson, President of the Williamsburg Scottish Festival and SST member, will be on hand at the start of
the July meeting to give us an update on the Festival and to answer any questions the membership may have.
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| 8-11 |
55th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Linville, NC
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| 14 |
CELTIC NIGHT AT THE BEACH, Virginia Beach, VA
Location: Seahorse Pavilion @17th Street Park (Oceanfront)
Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm
~ Free and open to all! ~
Highlights include:
- Celtica
- An Cor Rud (The Reel Thing) School of Irish Dance
- Celtic food
- Celtic jewelry and gifts
- Caricatures
- Face Painting
- Balloon animals
- Fortune Teller
- Blarney Castle (with a stone you’ve got to see to believe)
- Scottish Society of Tidewater
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August 2010 |
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Event |
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| 1 |
Grand Irish Breakfast, Virginia Beach, VA
Hosted by the Irish American Society of Tidewater
Location: Murphy's Grand Irish Pub at 2914 Pacific Avenue (Corner of 30th and Pacific Avenues).
Time: 10:30AM to 1:00PM
The menu includes:
Rashers, Sausage, Eggs, Black Pudding, White Pudding, Potatoes & Onions, Fruit, Juice, Coffee or Tea, Champagne or Mimosa.
Guests are encouraged to bring a dessert or Soda Bread to share.
The society will not be selling tickets or collecting at the door. Each person will receive a check from your server. Remember to tip your server.
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| 4 |
Meeting, Speaker: Baron Captain John Wallace, Topic: WALLACE Revisited: a Report
This is a special pot-luck supper event.
Special Time: Festivities begin 6:30PM
Please bring a main/side dish to share. Beverages and Dessert will be provided.
Click here for more on the speaker, Baron Captain John Wallace.
The evening's program will also include excerpts from the "Walk for Wallace" featuring author/historian the late Sir David R. Ross as he traced the steps of William Wallace from Robroyston to London.
If you have a clan flag and/or sword, please bring it with you and participate in the processional.
Click here for flyer providing more details.
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September 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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There's no meeting this month in lieu of the
society picnic on Sunday the 19th. |
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| 4-5 |
Virginia Scottish Games, The Plains, VA
at the Great Meadow Park.
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| 18 |
Southern Celtic Festival, Virginia Beach, VA
Location: Murphy's Grand Irish Pub at 2914 Pacific Avenue (Corner of 30th and Pacific Avenues).
Time: Noon to 10:00PM
Everyone's Welcome!!!
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| 19 |
Scottish Society Picnic, Virginia Beach, VA
To be held at the Church of the Ascension at 4853 Princess Anne Road.
From 1:00PM until 5:00PM
The society is providing Meats, Buns, and Drinks.
Members please bring side dishs (such as appetizers, salad, or desserts)
Directions:
From I-64 take I-264 East to Witchduck Road. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Turn left again on to Princess Anne Road. Proceed through Baxter Road and the church will be on the right.
For more information and to RSVP please contact
John
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October 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 6 |
Meeting, Speaker: Belinda Nash, Topic: Grace White Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo, of the Clan McGregor. She had the spirit of a Scot, the auburn tresses of a Scot, a woman way beyond her time. Grace was Virginia's only convicted witch, tried by water, jailed and lived to tell her story.
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM
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| 1-3 |
33rd Williamsburg Scottish Festival, Lanexa, VA
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| 2 |
Radford Highland Festival, Radford, VA
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| 19 |
Yorktown Victory March, Yorktown, VA
This all day event and short parade commemorates our victory over the British in the American Revolutionary War.
More Info: Al
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| 23-24 |
Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Richmond, VA
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November 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 3 |
Meeting, Speaker: TBD, Topic: Genealogy (Tentative)
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM |
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| 14 |
Kirkin of the Tartan, Norfolk, VA
Knox Presbyterian Church
427 West 37th Street (Corner of 37th Street & Colonial Avenue) 23508-3209
Times: 10:40 A.M. Line-up; 11:00 A.M. Worship Service; 12:15 P.M. Reception
The reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Finger foods will be served.
Tom Crouch will be handling the piping
Eleanor Unger will provide Highland dancers and music for entertainment. She will also provide tartan fabric for the tables and flags for display.
For more infomation e-mail: Nancy
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| 30 |
St. Andrew's Day - Scotland's patron saint |
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December 2010 |
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| Date |
Event |
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| 1 |
Annual Christmas Ceilidh & Silent Auction
Social at 7:00PM / Meeting at 7:30PM
Bring your favorite holiday finger foods and eat, fellowship and make merry!!
Your donated items for the auction can be Scottish or Holiday in nature.
Singers, Musicians, & Dancers: work on your party pieces!
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| 4 |
40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk, Alexandria, VA
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| 31 |
13th Annual Olde Towne Scottish Walk, Downtown Portsmouth, VA
CELEBRATE “HOGMANAY” A parade in which everyone participates. Taste Single Malt Scotch.
Hear tales of colonial history.
HONOR Our Nautical and Military History. Thank our merchants for service in the Holiday
Season, and Wish all good luck For Auld Lang Syne.
11:00 AM Kirking of the Tartans Monumental United Methodist Church. Line up at 10:45 to process.
3:30 PM Gathering Corner of Queen and Washington Streets.
4:30 PM Step off Behind the St. Paul’s Catholic and Monumental United Methodist Churches.
5:30 PM Pipe Music Barons Pub, Bier Garten
All events Free!! Parking Free!!
All are welcome to participate in the walk!!!
Handicapped are invited to ride in LandRovers (first come, first serve).
Special participants this year are: the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, ancient weaponry, story tellers,
re-enactors, LandRovers, church groups, Whiskey Tasting Society “Uiseage beath”,
Carriage Rides, Newport News Police Pipes, Drums, and Dancers Corps, and Tidewater Pipes and Drums.
For more information email: Susan Cocke
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Hogmanay - Scottish New Year's Eve |
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Church of the Ascension, Community Center
4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach
Social 7:00pm, Meeting 7:30pm
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