Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2010
Tuesday, Jan 5 at 7:30PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Pat O'Neal & Peggy Baas
Topic: Kentuckiana Celtic Foundation
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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FEBRUARY 2010
Tuesday, Feb 2 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Roger Baylor
Topic: Themes in Irish Beer and Brewing
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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MARCH 2010
Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Date and time - to be announced
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Tuesday, Mar 2 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Kelly Ryan, PhD
Topic: 18th Century Irish American Women
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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Saturday, Mar 13 at 3:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Beginning near Phoenix Hill and traveling up Baxter Ave/Bardstown Rd to the Midcity Mall.
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APRIL 2010
Tuesday, Apr at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Carl Kramer
Topic: Flora McDonald - Scottish Heroine and American Tory
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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Thursday, Apr 22 at 6:00 PM until ???
Irish Tea in the Gardens at Hidden Hill Nursery
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Hidden Hill Nursery
where they feature rare trees and plants, garden sculpture, and whimsy!
This event is a fund raiser for the Irish Society.
Admission to Hidden Hill Nursery is FREE.
10% off any purchase of plants in the nursery.
Admission to the Irish Tea is $10.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members
Tickets are limited, so purchase your tickets soon!
Contact Connie Fry at (812) 283-7305
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MAY 2010
Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Mel Arnold
Topic: DNA and Genealogy Research
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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JUNE 2010
Tuesday, June 1 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Liza Hendley Betz
Topic: Upcoming Trip to Ireland
7:30 PM, Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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Saturday, June 12
Kentuckiana Celtic Festival
Details for the 2010 Festival - TBA
Visit the Kentuckiana Celtic Festival web site.
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Weekends June 5 through July 11
Highland Renaissance Festival
This annual Celtic Festival will take place in Eminence, KY, just 45 miles from Louisville.
The festival includes some of the area’s best Celtic musicians, and lots of good food and great fun!
Come out and support this exciting festival!
For driving directions visit the Kentucky Renaissance Faire web site.
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Saturday, June 26
Old Fashioned Irish Family Picnic
Picnic begins at 3:00 / Dinner at 5:00
Our annual picnic will be at Connie Fry's house. (See the newsletter for directions.)
This event will be held rain or shine, as tents will be set up to protect you from the rain, or to shade you from the sun. Connie will also have fans set up outside to keep you cool.
The picnic is open to members, families, and their guests. All families are asked to bring a dish, and the club will provide the meats.
BYOB, and please bring your own lawn chair!
There will be Celtic music, horseshoes, croquet, and lots for the kids to do.
*** Members: Bring a homemade dessert for our dessert auction!
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JULY 2010
Tuesday, July 6
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Bob Hill
Topic: My Trip to Ireland
7:30 PM, Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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AUGUST 2010
Tuesday, Aug 3 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Steve Croghan with Brendan & Bridgit, the Irish Wolfhounds
Topic: Irish Dog Breeds
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Tuesday, Sept 7 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Hardin Gregg
Topic: Irish Castles
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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OCTOBER 2010
Tuesday, Oct 5 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Speaker: Elizabeth Pike
Topic: O'Carroll Castle - "Bloodiest in Ireland"
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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NOVEMBER 2010
Tuesday, Nov 2 at 7:30 PM
ISK General Meeting
Annual Auction
Help raise money for the ISK by attending this carry in/carry out auction. Bring any items in new or nearly new condition with a value over $10.
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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Saturday, Nov 13
Irish Society of Kentuckiana Ceili!
Irish food, music, singing, dancing, and lots of good craic!
Join us for our 6th Annual Irish Society of Kentuckiana Ceili
at Woodhaven Country Club
Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30 PM
Buffet Dinner at 7:00 PM
Entertainment by Keltricity and John Skelton
Tickets $28 per person. Seating is limited, so please buy your tickets early!
For information or tickets, please contact Marye Dillon Mathews at 502-303-8193, or Connie Fry at (812)-283-7305
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DECEMBER 2010
Tuesday, Dec 7 at 6:30 PM
Annual Irish Christmas Party with Family and Friends
We'll have a meeting, dinner, and gift exchange.
Members: Please bring a dish to share, something suitable for dinner.
The club will provide the meat.
Bring a gift valued at $10 if you want to be part of the gift exchange
*** PLEASE NOTE *** SPECIAL TIME *** We'll begin at 6:30 PM
Commonwealth Bank, 286 N. Hubbards Lane
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