St. Andrews Society of the Eastern Shore Calendar of Events

Annual Picnic (18 Sep 2010)

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Same great Scottish fellowship, same great food and drink, same great pipes and drums, same great games, same great price! Jimmy's Grill will again serve up a sumptuous barbeque lunch, to be followed by our own Pipes and Drums and games for all. Please invite friends, family and prospective members to this wonderful event.
Cost: $18.00/person, $7.50 for children 12 years and under. Look for the reservation form in the Bagpiper or click here to download a copy. And please email communications@standrewseasternshore.org if you need directions.

The Kirkin o' the Tartans - St. Michaels (19 Sep 2010)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Don't miss the pageantry of this great Scottish tradition. Don your tartan and come join us! Plan on meeting up at 10:00 AM to process in for the 10:15 AM Service. There will also be a band concert on the church lawn afterwards and Highland Creamery ice cream will be available.

Poplar Island Tour (21 Sep 2010)

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

N.B. Due to popular demand this tour is full!

The tour is free and includes a 20 minute boat ride to Poplar Island and a guided bus tour of the island with various stops.

The boat will leave from the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Chicken Point Road, Tilghman Island at 10:30 promptly, so please plan on being on the dock no later than 10:15 am.

Please dress comfortably and wear non-skid shoes. Also, note that you have an option of staying on the bus, if you need to limit your physical activity.

Participants will have the option of meeting for lunch at the Tilghman Island Inn after the tour.

Chesapeake Celtic Festival (2 Oct 2010)

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The Chesapeake Celtic Festival takes place on the wooded grounds of the Furnace Town Living History Museum. The bagpipe parade winds through the site of a nineteenth century industrial village.

Stroll the Celtic Marketplace among the trees and watch strolling performers. Visit with artisans in the weaving house, print shop and other buildings.

Enjoy music throughout the grounds and watch dancers and other performances on the outdoor main stage from informal hillside seating (bring a chair or ground cover).

On Saturday, there is a Ceilidh beginning at 6:30 PM.

For more details and directions, check their website http://www.celticfest.net/

Board of Managers Meeting (5 Oct 2010)

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Regular meeting of officers and members of the board.

Stated Meeting and Covered Dish Supper (2 Nov 2010)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Annual election of the officers and board and general membership meeting. "Meet and Greet" at 6:00PM and Dinner at 6:30PM. Bring a covered dish and your ideas and join us for this important meeting!

40th Annual St. Andrew's Dinner (20 Nov 2010)

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Our gala event of the year. This very special 40th Annual Dinner will be a festive evening of great food and spirits, Celtic entertainment, a silent auction and, best of all, good Scottish fellowship. Entertainment will be provided by the Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums.
Watch the website and the Bagpiper for more details.
Invitations will be mailed out to all members. If you are NOT a member of the St. Andrews Society of the Eastern Shore, but would like to receive an invitation to this special event, please email your name, address and telephone number to communications@standrewseasternshore.org

Board of Managers Meeting (7 Dec 2010)

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Regular meeting of officers and members of the board.

Robert Burns Society of Annapolis Burns Supper (22 Jan 2011)

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The Rpbert Burns Society of Annapolis hosts their annual dinner celebrating Scotland's great bard.