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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE RKIDS
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				1 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: Irish set dance class. Date: Thursday August 1, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for basics dancers, 8-9:30 for continuing Location: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St Lawrence Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Admission: $40 for 8 classes. New dancers/basics class is from 7 to 8 PM, continuing class is 8 to 9:30 PM (at no additional cost). Flyer Contact: email or website	2 Dublin Ohio Irish Festival: Dublin Irish Festival (3 days) Sponsor/Host: Dublin Ohio Irish Festival What: For 37 years, the first weekend in August has been reserved for what is now the largest three-day Irish Festival on the planet. More than 100,000 guests are expected to attend. With 7 stages, 65 acts and more than 535 performers. Dates From and To: Friday August 2, 2024 to Sunday August 4, 2024 Time: various Location: Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017 Details: Tickets are $20 - $30/day Contact: Website	3  Social Group: First Saturday Brunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social Date: Saturday August 3, 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 RKIDs Games Day Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Game Day at David M's and Kathy O's. Light refreshments. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 30 to Kathy or David (see your directory). Date: Saturday August 3, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Kathy and David's house - see your membership directory. It's near the Shady Grove metro station. Details: Mexican Train, Bananagrams, Left-Right-Center, Farkle, cards, Ping-Pong and more! Please bring $3 (3 one-dollar bills) to participate in the opening group game — Left, Right, Center. Several games will be available for you to play with instructions given if you are new. Contact: Kathy O to RSVP
4	5 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Dan O'C	6	7	8 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: The summer session of GWCC's Irish set dance classes runs through each Thursday until August 15. Date: Thursday August 8, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for basics dancers, 8-9:30 for continuing Location: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St Lawrence Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Admission: $40 for 8 classes. New dancers/basics class is from 7 to 8 PM, continuing class is 8 to 9:30 PM (at no additional cost). Flyer Contact: email or website	9 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival: Celtic Roots Festival (3 days) Sponsor/Host: Goderich Celtic Roots Festival What: Goderich Celtic Roots festival. A three-day outdoor festival showcasing the best of Celtic music, dance, and art, all in the beautiful setting of Goderich, Ontario. Loreena McKinnitt is the special guest. Dates From and To: Friday August 9, 2024 to Sunday August 11, 2024 Time: various Location: Goderich, Ontario Details: Ticket prices range from CD$33/day to - $88 for a weekend pass. Contact: Website	10
11	12	13	14	15 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: Final dance class of the GWCC summer session. It includes a mini-ceili from 8 - 10 pm. Date: Thursday August 15, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for basics dancers, 8-9:30 for continuing Location: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St Lawrence Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Admission: $40 for 8 classes. New dancers/basics class is from 7 to 8 PM, continuing class is 8 to 9:30 PM (at no additional cost). Flyer Contact: email or website	16 The Old Brogue: Mostly Irish Band Sponsor/Host: The Old Brogue What: The Mostly Irish Band performs at The Brogue. Date: Friday August 16, 2024 Time: 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Location: The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Irish folk, rebel, drinkin’ songs, and stories, with a mix of rock. Contact: The Old Brogue Mostly Irish Band (Facebook page>	17  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Village Green. Date: Saturday August 17, 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)
18	19 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Maddy A	20 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Bill A	21  Social Group: Frederick Keys Game Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Baseball — the Frederick Keys vs. Williamsport Crosscutters. Checks made payable to RKIDs for the game must have been received at Marilyn O's house by August 6th. Date: Wednesday August 21, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 Located just off I-270 where it meets I-70 Map Details: Reserved seats are $9 for seniors (60+), $12 other adults. Gates open at 10 am. Contact Marilyn O. in advance of August 6th to let her know if you are coming and sent the payment. Make checks payable to Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and wear your RKIDs polo shirt to the game! Contact: Marilyn O for sending payment (see your membership directory). Keys Website	22	23 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Marie V	24
25	26	27 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Willie C	28	29 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 preparing for the fall semester and the annual meeting. Date: Thursday August 29, 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)	30	31
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