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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE RKIDS
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					1	2  Social Group: First Saturday Brunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social Date: Saturday November 2, 2024 Time: 10 am - noon Location: Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Details: Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. Contact: Sonja MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Ceili Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Emerald Isle Club ceili. Music by: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances are called by Marilyn Moore. Note the new location - The Promenade Dance Studio in Windsor Mill. Date: Saturday November 2, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: The Promenade Dance Studio, 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite L, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 Details: Admission: $20/adult non-member, $15/adult member. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. BYOB. Dances: Waltz, Walls of Limerick, Haymakers Jig, Caledonian Set, Harvest Time Jig, Spanish Waltz, Six-Hand (Fairy) Reel, Kilfenora Plain Set, (BREAK - Four-Hand Reel Workshop), Four-Hand Reel, Cashel Set, Waltz Cotillion Contact: EIC website
3 IONA-Barnaby Productions: Jug of Punch Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Fall 2024. Jug of Punch Jug of Punch takes listeners back a couple of hundred years to a time when Scottish fiddling thrived, with zesty Irish singing and traditional Celtic dance tunes added to the punchbowl. Date: Sunday November 3, 2024 Time: Seatings: 4:30-6:00 & 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA Details: Individual tickets for $21+tax (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Jug of Punch features multi-award winning singer and guitarist Pat Egan from Co. Tipperary and Westport, Ireland; clarsach exponent Sharon Knowles who emigrated from Scotland to the US in 1997 and is a sought-after teacher of the Scottish harp; Tabby Finch on piano, accordion, Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer. Contact: Purchase Tickets	4	5	6	7 Birthday! Happy Birthday to David D GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set dancing on Thursdays this fall until December 5. Date: Thursday November 7, 2024 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $50 for 10 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Flyer Contact: email or website	8 Irish Charities of Maryland: Maryland Irish Festival (3 days) Sponsor/Host: Irish Charities of Maryland What: 2024 Maryland Irish Festival. Lots of great entertainment, vendors, and exhibits. Dates From and To: Friday November 8, 2024 to Sunday November 10, 2024 Time: varies, see the web link Location: Maryland State Fair Grounds in Timonium Details: Adult Admisssion: $18 - $25 (general), less for seniors. Schedule and Entertainment Contact: tickets	9
10	11  Social Group: Small Things Like These Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: The new Irish movie, Small Things Like These, is playing at the AMC Montgomery 16 at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Show time is 2:00, but let's gather at 1:30 in the lobby to have a little time to chat before it begins. Date: Monday November 11, 2024 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: AMC Montgomery 16 at Westfield Montgomery Mall Details: As usual, you can expect sadness and typical Irish themes (Catholic Church issues, Magdalene laundries, silence, etc.). You can get tickets ahead of time or at the theater (a tad risky due to possible sell out). Members of the RKIDs Book Club: note this movie is based on a book by Claire Keegan, who is the author of this month's selection. Afterwards, let's have an early dinner in the food court. Contact: Marilyn O.	12 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Fall semester dance class. Date: Tuesday November 12, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website	13 RKIDs: Directors Meeting Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Board of Directors meeting. To be held via Zoom remote conferencing. Topics will include membership expansion ideas and logo shirts. Date: Wednesday November 13, 2024 Time: 7:30 - 9:15 pm Location: Videoconference Details: This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization Contact: Kate (meeting agenda) or Bill (meeting URL)	14 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set dancing on Thursdays this fall until December 5. Date: Thursday November 14, 2024 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $50 for 10 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Flyer Contact: email or website	15	16  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Village Green. Date: Saturday November 16, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 355), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). Details: Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. Contact: Jack C (see your membership directory) MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Dinner and Ceili Sponsor/Host: Tuesday Night Ceili Club What: Hugh Conway leads a 6 - 8 pm ceili. Dine before or after dancing. Hugh hopes this will be the first of his "Pizza and Plain Set series" Date: Saturday November 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: The Italian Oven Restaurant, 6852 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA Details: All dances are called: Haymakers Jig, Clare Lancers, Six-Hand Reel, Clare Plain, Ballyvourney Jig. Contact: Contact Hugh Conway at [email protected]
17 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Evan D IONA-Barnaby Productions: IONA Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Fall 2024, featuring IONA. Date: Sunday November 17, 2024 Time: Seatings: 4:30-6:00 & 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA Details: Individual tickets for $21+tax (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Contact: Purchase Tickets	18 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Kathi R	19 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Fall semester dance class. Date: Tuesday November 19, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first two classes are free! Contact: Our Website	20  Social Group: Book Discussion Club Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: title: So Late in the Day by: Claire Keegan Date: Wednesday November 20, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Zoom Details: Short stories; a quick read Contact: Sonja	21 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set dancing on Thursdays this fall until December 5. Date: Thursday November 21, 2024 Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers Location: Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD Details: $50 for 10 classes; dancers can attend both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month. Flyer Contact: email or website	22 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Gina B	23  Social Group: Brunch and Gardens Tour Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Killarney House restaurant from 11:30am - 1pm, followed by a visit to Homestead Gardens to put you in the holiday spirit! Let Sonja know by Wed. Nov. 20 if you are planning to go to Killarney House. This is becoming an annual event! Date: Saturday November 23, 2024 Time: 11:30 am - Location: 743 West Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035 and 584 West Central Ave. Davidsonville, MD 21035 for the Killarney House Irish Restaurant Details: Please carpool if possible. Killarney House brunch is available from 11:30am to 1pm; they might not provide separate checks so bring cash. Davidsonville is about a one-hour drive from Gaithersburg. Homestead Gardens features wonderful holiday decorations, Santa's Workshop, an awesome train layout, Christmas decorations galore, lots of twinkling lights, and a vast array of items for sale. Contact: Let Sonja know by Wed. Nov. 20 if you are planning to go to Killarney House. Homestead Gardens Killarney House Pub
24 GWCC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC ceili. Marilyn Moore will teach the 3pm workshop dance, the Meelin Victoria Jig (pronounced 'mweelin'). Date: Sunday November 24, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Details: Admission: $20 members, $25 non-members. Potluck supper at first break, please bring a dish to share. Music by Ellis Island: Dave Abe, Myron Bretholz, Peter Fitzgerald, Martin McCann & Andy Thurston. Dances: N. Kerry Set, High Cauled Cap, Rinkinstown Set, Meelin Victoria Jig, Corofin Plain Set, Siege of Ennis, Waltz, Claddagh Set, Clare Lancers Set, Ballyvourney Jig. Contact: GWCC Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event MacFarlane & Surrick Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Ronn MacFarlane & Carolyn Surrick are internationally acclaimed virtuosi performing tunes ancient and modern on the viola da Gamba and the lute. Date: Sunday November 24, 2024 Time: Seatings: 4:30-6:00 & 6:30-8:00 pm Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Individual tickets for $21(Adult), $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Renaissance and Baroque as well as music from the Celtic lands. Contact: Purchase Tickets	25	26	27	28	29	30
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