SCOT-Sponsored Event List:
2006-2007
| October |
Flora
McDonald Highland Games, October 6-8th. Join us at the SCOT
Booth for the 30th annual Flora McDonald Highland Games
http://www.capefearscots.com/.
These are our closest games and produce some of our fondest
memories. Please help us staff the booth and enjoy the many
festivities of the games. For details, contact Carolyn Graff:
CMcDGraf@aol.com |
| November |
International
Festival, November 4th and 5th at Dorton Areana. SCOT will
again host a cultural and concession booth. This is a great
opportunity to meet other members and prospective members.
Please contact Pat Johnston if you would be willing to staff
the booth: PatriciaTJ@aol.com. |
| December |
Exploris
Event, Saturday, December 16th. Hogmanay comes early to
Raleigh. SCOT will sponsor a day-long Hogmanay event at
the Exploris Museum (noon until 4 PM). We were invited to
staff a booth, produce a short skit, and provide dancing
and piping entertainment for an annual event at Exploris
titled "Holidays Around the World." Please come
by, or contact Eugene Oddone if you are willing to volunteer:
gene.oddone@duke.edu.
First Night Celebration, Night of Renewal, 8-10PM, December
31st, Museum of History, Raleigh, NC. Dr. Michael Newton
and colleagues including SCOT member Amy Mooney will perform
in a show that tells the story of the history and folklife
of two North Carolina communities: African Americans and
the Scottish Highlanders. For information, contact Michael
Newton: michael@saorsamedia.com |
| January |
Burns
Night Dinner and bus trip, Saturday, January 27, Country
Squire Inn in Kenansville. Come join us for a real Burns
Night Dinner. The first 50 SCOT members who sign up will
enjoy a lively bus trip from Cary to Kenansville, a wonderful
dinner holding to the true traditions of Burns' Night. Sign-up
will be available soon, or contact Donald Ross for more
details (nondo@dockpoint.net). |
| February |
"Scotch-Hop"
February 17, Kirk of Kildaire. This will be a family activity
where SCOT members can come, in casual clothing, to learn
easy and fun "ceilidh" dances. A potluck dinner
will be included with SCOT providing the paper products
and drinks. SCOT members will be free. Non-SCOT members
will be $5. Contact Amy Mooney for information: danceramy@aol.com
Whisky Tasting Saturday February 24th. Back by popular demand
with a new format. Craig Hill will host this event. We will
likely be at Greenshields in Cary because of the great job
they did with the AGM. For information contact Craig Hill:
chill@rti.org. |
| March |
St.
Patrick's Day Float- March 17, 2007. Carolyn Graf and
Amy Mooney will work on this together. Carolyn will check
to see if it is ok to add SCOT's web address to the sign
on the float. She or Amy will contact David Coulter about
piping (on the float) for the dancers.
Ceilidh- March 17, 2007. Our 4th annual event, and one
of the most popular and fun events of the year. Contact
D'Nise Hefner for more information: dbhefner@aol.com
Cary Indoor Highland Dance and Piping Competitions and
Fiddle Workshop- March 31, 2007. Over 100 dancers from
four states competed in last years event and many stayed
for a special workshop on Sunday. An appreciate audience
saw some the most committed Highland Dancers compete in
a spirit of good fun. This year will be even better with
our first Scottish Fiddle Workshop and demonstration.
Contact Pat Johnston (patriciatj@aol.com)
(dancing), and Ian Dunbar (thedunbars@mindspring.com)
(fiddling), and John Sprague (sprague3@bellsouth.net)
(piping).
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| April |
Cary
Indoor Highland Dance Workshop, April 1, 2007. Instructors
will include Christie Freestone, Sandra Weyman, and Matt
Turnbull. See the registration
form for details.
Tartan Day. Join us for three great week-ends celebrating
Tartan Day at the NC Renaissance Faire to be help on the
State Fairgrounds campus in Raleigh: SCOT will sponsor a
variety of performances over the four days (Raleigh Scottish
Country Dancers, Scottish Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, and
more). This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer
in our booth to meet and greet. Contact Judi Lloyd for more
information and to volunteer: JLLOYD@a4healthsystems.com |
| May |
Mother's
Day Tea. Our second annual tea, and back by popular demand.
This was a great event for conversation and sharing of traditions.
Natalie Sprague will again host this event: sprague3@bellsouth.net |
| June |
The
Fourth Annual SCOT Mark Johnston Memorial Golf Classic and
Pig Pickin. Dates and site to be determined. Chuck McDougal
will again organize and host this popular event: cherylmcd@nc.rr.com. |
| July |
Booth
with afternoon- tea at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. |
| August |
Annual
General Meeting
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| Other
Events of Interest |
Tannahill
Weavers (Scottish music)
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 p.m.
Scotland's traditional music ambassadors "combine
tradition with the spirit and energy of rock 'n' roll
into an entertaining and satisfying evening of music,
humor and joy" - News & Observer. Part of the
5th annual World Arts Festival's "Island music &
culture" focus.
$19, $17 Carrboro ArtsCenter Friends
GAELIC Myths and Mayhem: Saturday, October 28th. Time:
All Day Event Regency Pky Cary, NC
A celebration of Halloween through the ages featuring
great Halloween activities and entertainment for the whole
family. During the day, a wide variety of kids activities,
games, pumpkin carving, costume contests, candy and entertainment.
In the evening, we will kick it up a notch with great
Celtic bands and spooky happenings.
A
Celtic Holiday-North Carolina Symphony. November 24-25.
Meymandi Concert Hall
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