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29 July 2022
Hello there, Members and Friends.
EVENTS
Portage Lakes Pirate Day Festival: July 30th, Starts with an optional 8:00 am Pancake Breakfast @ the Portage Lakes Kiwanis
Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron Ohio. Festival begins at 10:00 am State Park Beach. We will set up a game and
prizes for pirate participants at Portage Lakes State Park beach, located at 5031 Manchester Road in New Franklin. This family-friendly
event will include free pontoon rides for children to a Pirate Island, pirate swashbuckling acts, a childrens costume contest,
vendors and crafts and treasure hunting activities.
Sasy Picnic: The Annual Sasy family picnic will once again be at the Barrington home in Hartville. Date & time: August
14th @ 2:00.
Montreal Highland Games
Sunday, July 31, 2022 - Douglas Hospital grounds - Verdun, Quebec
MEMBER NEWS
Bill and Julie Kennedy and Alex Murray attended John Whitacres Memorial Service and report it was a lovely tribute to
a very special person. We did not attend. Both Himself and I tested positive for Covid and were in quarantine. (We are fine.)
Alexis Isner, soon to be a mom, reports that she broke her toe. So sorry, Lexi!
OPPORTUNITIES
Scottish Country Dance Lessons, Christie Walsh will offer classes for those who are interested. This is a pleasant way
to celebrate your heritage and visit with others of like mind. If this includes you, let her know at cwalsh345@yahoo.com.
Sasy Fiddle Orchestra is recruiting members, all ages and levels of talent are welcome! Contact Julie at jkkenney2@kent.edu
- if you are interested.
Genealogy Resources. Alex would like to remind those of you engaged in genealogical research that we have excellent resources
listed on our website. Look on the Genealogy Page put together by Nancy Davis.
The Scottish Banner https://www.scottishbanner.com
The latest edition of the Scottish Banner is currently available. Subscribe to receive each issue directly from them.
The Scottish Banner is the Scottish communitys largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest
in Scottish culture and tradition. If you would like to view the on-line copy for this month I will be glad to forward the
attachment to you.
The American-Scottish Foundation is embracing new communications platforms - delivering programming and events for members
and community via Zoom, Facebook Live events, podcasts and increased bulletins. Find them at: https://americanscottishfoundation.com
Scotland Tours Scotland trips 2022 - 2023 - For information, check www.edpearlman.net/scotland . Those who have taken
Ed Pearlman's tours give them rave reviews, but they are limited. That is the beauty and the problem!
Pearlman Book - Ed has a new book "MusicScapes of Scotland: Vignettes from Prehistory to Pandemic" which just
came out. It is drawn from 24 years of music columns in Scottish Life magazine.
Highland Dance: If anyone is interested in signing up for classes, please contact Christie Walsh. Adults interested in
Scottish Country Dancing? Christie may add a regular Adult Scottish Country Dance Class in future. Let her know if you want
more information. Questions? Contact Christie Urquhart Walsh at: cwalsh345@yahoo.com or akronscottishdancers@yahoo.com
Love, hugs, and good health to you all…please stay safe.
Slàinte!
Maggie
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