Scottish American Society

17th May 2019

Hi !

June Meeting - Akron Library. 3:00 promptly - LOCAL HERO, a movie
From the Amazon critique: "Local Hero" is a wonderful movie, a true literary comedy - a subtly humorous commentary on the human condition. Peter Riegert and Burt Lancaster star in Bill Forsyth's whimsical comedy of an oil company's attempted buyout of a Scottish seaport.
Burt Lancaster is the eccentric chairman of a huge Texas oil company. Pete Riegert is a junior executive in the company, sent to remote northern Scotland to buy out a fishing village for the purpose of putting in an oil pipeline operation. Although the villagers think he's just a silly Yank. They accept him fully, take him in and invade his heart, and he goes native
Beautiful scenery, Mark Knoffler’s soundtrack and wonderful character performances make "Local Hero" a must see.

Miscellaneous information. If you want information on Scottish Dancing, Refreshments at meetings, Programs, Membership, Gaelic classes, Radio broadcasts, or any other routine matters, they are elsewhere on our web site.
Specific questions happily answered - just send me an email note: margaretfrost63@gmail.com

Our Celtic Eagle Pipe Band has announced a new Youth Piping Program. Bagpipe Lessons for Beginners ages 8-18. Classes are Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Johnson United Methodist Church, 3407 Johnson Rd., Norton OH. For more information, please contact Brian McElhinney: Brian@pocketfullofclover.com, Tel.: 330-628-4202.

Highland Dancing. Christie Urquhart Walsh teaches highland dancing to all who are interested. Class times vary. If you are interested, contact her at: cwalsh345@yahoo.com
CALENDAR DATES - 2019

June 9th - 3:00 - Akron Library. Please be on time. We are planning to show a movie, Local Hero. It's a favorite of ours. This is the Scotland we know and love.
June 22nd 2019 - 1:00 to 4:00 BUCKEYE MARTINFEST. [Portage Lakes, Purple Martin Capital of Ohio] This is not a Scottish event, but it is run by our own Larry Hunter and we like to support him. North Reservoir Boat Launch Ramp, State Mill Road
July 27th - Pirate Day - Portage Lakes State Park. We will have an information tent.
August - Annual Summer Picnic at the Frost house - Guests welcome.
September 8th - 3:00 Meeting, Akron Library - Alex Murray will present "The Corries".

2020
January 24th - Annual Burns Supper. SYB Hall, Stow.
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Scotland Tours
Ed Pearlman wants you to know that he teams up with Dorothy of C-N-Do Scotland walking tours, Stirling, to present his summer agenda. They limit each of four summer tours to 7 travelers, and include a unique combination of private musical events integrated with beautiful walks. www.edpearlman.net/scotland for more information..

Slàinte!
Maggie
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