_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. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Date: Saturday December 4, 2021
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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RKIDs: Members' Holiday Party

Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers
What: The O'Briens' present the first RKIDs post-pandemic (mostly) holiday party. To attend you must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. It's an evening of singing, eating, gifting, and entertainment by David M, Kathy, Willie, David D, and Toni.
Date: Saturday December 11, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm - 11ish pm
Location: O'Brien's house
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$5 Admission. BYOB; no dinner, no potluck. A dessert bar of individually-wrapped goodies and Irish coffee will be provided. Bring a wrapped gift worth $10 for the gift exchange.
RSVP BY Wednesday December 8 to Marilyn O.
Contact: Marilyn O.
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IONA-Barnaby Productions: Jody Marshall

Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions
What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Fall 2021, presents Jody Marshall's Annual Holiday Concert. Note: everyone present must have either a Vaccination Certificate or a Clear Covid test within the prior 48 hours. Maximum seats available is 48.
Date: Sunday December 12, 2021
Time: Seatings: 4:30-6:00 & 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA
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Jody Marshall, Carey Creed (lead vocals), Paul Nahay (piano) and Jim Queen (fiddle) will fill the Snuggery with mirth, merriment, and plenty of good cheer with their popular holiday show. The show spans funny Christmas parodies to lovely holiday ballads to intricately arranged instrumentals.
Contact: Purchase Tickets

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Social Group: Dinner Out

Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: RKIDs' dinner social. To sit at the reserved RKIDs table, members must be fully vaccinated against Covid per RKIDs policy, masks may be required per County mandate.
Date: Wednesday December 15, 2021
Time: 6 pm -
Location: Lahinch Tavern and Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Ln, Potomac, MD 20854
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Reservations are necessary. Contact Marie V at her email address or call her, as listed in your copy of the members directory, by Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 to reserve your spot. We will be in the main dining room; entertainment by GrooveQuest in the bar at 7pm.
Contact: Marie V. for reservations
Lahinch Tavern and Grill

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Nancy M

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Mary B
misc: Ceili

Sponsor/Host: misc
What: Hugh Conway and the Shepherds Pie Celli Band host this dance.
Date: Sunday December 19, 2021
Time: 3 - 6 pm
Location: Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax 22030
Details: $12, half-price if under 18 years old.
Contact: Hugh Conway

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Kevin W
Social Group: Movie

Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: RKIDs shows the movie Fisherman’s Friends. Per IMDB: A fast-living, cynical London music executive heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he's pranked by his boss into trying to sign a group of shanty-singing fishermen.
Date: Wednesday December 22, 2021
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all members. Sign in at 7:15 pm so we can iron out connection wrinkles. The movie starts at 7:30.
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This movie has no Irish connection, but it’s delightful — in the spirit of the holidays. For fans of Doc Martin, this movie was filmed in the same town.
Contact: Sonja O. Movie's website

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Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Marilyn O

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