_Ring of _Kerry _Irish _Dancers

preserving the cultural tradition of Irish ceili and set dancing since 1991

Here's the calendar for events sponsored by the RKIDs, other area Irish social dance organizations, and cool things our members are doing or suggesting. Deadline for submittals: give changes to the website coordinator by Saturday for posting by the next Tuesday. All content must meet RKIDs' editorial acceptability rules. Hairy Eyeball

RKIDs classes: If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed for the day or for the afternoon, we will NOT have class (even if the schools re-open in the evening).

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Social Group: Monthly Brunch

Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: RKIDs' brunch social
Date: Saturday June 1, 2019
Time: 10 am - noon
Location: Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
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Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant.
Contact: Sonja

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Additional Event Frederick Keys Game
Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: Take Me Out To the Ball Game! It'll be a night of action-packed baseball when the Frederick Keys play Lynchburg. Post-game fireworks.
Date: Saturday June 1, 2019
Time: 6 pm
Location: Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick MD. Map
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The game is at 6pm. Reserved seats are $7. Wear your RKIDs polo shirt. Sign up at class or contact Marilyn. Money is due when you sign up.
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Contact: Marilyn or Keys website

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Mary Ann B

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GWCC: Summer Dance Classes

Sponsor/Host: GWCC
What: Summer Set & Ceili Dance Classes on Thursdays from June 6 to Aug 8, 2018. Featuring the Longford and Ardgroom Polka sets
Date: Thursday June 6, 2019
Time: 7-8pm for basics/new dancers, 8-9:30 for advanced
Location:
Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901
Details:
Flyer. Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season. They will also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays of June, July and August ($5 donation suggested for musicians).
Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Kathleen O

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GWCC: Summer Dance Classes

Sponsor/Host: GWCC
What: Summer Set & Ceili Dance Classes on Thursdays from June 6 to Aug 8, 2018. Featuring the Longford and Ardgroom Polka sets
Date: Thursday June 13, 2019
Time: 7-8pm for basics/new dancers, 8-9:30 for advanced
Location:
Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901
Details:
Flyer. Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season. They will also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays of June, July and August ($5 donation suggested for musicians).
Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email

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Penn-Mar Irish Festival: Penn-Mar Irish Festival

Sponsor/Host: Penn-Mar Irish Festival
What: The Penn-Mar Irish Festival is held annually on the third Saturday in June, near the Mason-Dixon Line and featuring traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance from Pennsylvania and Maryland performers, plus some special guests.
Date: Saturday June 15, 2019
Time: 10:30 am - 9 pm
Location: Markets at Shrewsbury in southern York County on 12025 Susquehanna Trail, Glen Rock, PA 17327
Details:
Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Pets are prohibited.
Contact: Penn-Mar Irish Festival

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Irish Arts Center of NYC: Bloomsday

Sponsor/Host: Irish Arts Center of NYC
What: IAC of NYC celebrates our 38th Bloomsday with a special nod to father-figures and longing sons. Join host Mia Dillon and a cast of actors, authors, musicians, and avid Joyceans for the annual tribute to James Joyce and his masterpiece, Ulysses.
Date: Sunday June 16, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Lincoln Center, 155 W 65th St, New York City, NY
Details:
$28
Contact: Bloomsday on Broadway

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RKIDs: Directors Meeting

Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers
What: RKIDs' Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Tuesday June 18, 2019
Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm
Location: Maura & Larry's
Details:
This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization
Contact: Maura

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GWCC: Summer Dance Classes

Sponsor/Host: GWCC
What: Summer Set & Ceili Dance Classes on Thursdays from June 6 to Aug 8, 2018. Featuring the Longford and Ardgroom Polka sets
Date: Thursday June 20, 2019
Time: 7-8pm for basics/new dancers, 8-9:30 for advanced
Location:
Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901
Details:
Flyer. Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season. They will also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays of June, July and August ($5 donation suggested for musicians).
Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email

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Ancient Order of Hibernians: Ceili

Sponsor/Host: Ancient Order of Hibernians
What: Music by the Shepherd's Pie Ceili Band, calling as needed by Hugh Conway.
Date: Sunday June 23, 2019
Time: 3-6 pm
Location: Ireland's Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22201.
Details: The dances will include: Haymakers, Siege of Ennis, Kilfenora, North Kerry, Merchant, Ballyvourney.
Contact: Hugh Conway at ceiliset@yahoo.com. Please contact him for more information and to reply if coming.

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GWCC: Summer Dance Classes

Sponsor/Host: GWCC
What: Summer Set & Ceili Dance Classes on Thursdays from June 6 to Aug 8, 2018. Featuring the Longford and Ardgroom Polka sets
Date: Thursday June 27, 2019
Time: 7-8pm for basics/new dancers, 8-9:30 for advanced
Location:
Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901
Details:
Flyer. Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season. They will also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays of June, July and August ($5 donation suggested for musicians).
Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email

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