The Inter-city Scot

February 2010

Sat, February 6
Kettering (OH) Basic Burns Tea Dance at Michael Solomon Pavilion, 2917 Berkley St. 2-5pm. Sponsored by Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers (RSCDS Cincinnati Branch). Music by Catty Wampus. Smart casual attire. Shared snacks at intermission. US$15. Pot luck dinner and afters party to follow, with haggis and Scotch whisky tasting. Contact Lee Fuell 937-429-8654 flyingghillies@rscdscincinnati.org. [www.rscdscincinnati.org/FGBurns-Tea-2010.html]
§ Hamilton (ON) RSCDS Hamilton Branch February Monthly Dance at MacNab Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St S. 8-11pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Hamilton Branch. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$15. Contact Errol Ellis 905-525-7447 berrole@look.ca or Wallace Nisbet 905-584-4667. [www.rsdcsHamilton.org]

Fri-Sun, February 12-14
Honolulu (HI) Aloha Winter Weekend Workshop at Ala Wai Golf Club Ballroom (and other locations), 404 Kapahulu Ave. Friday dance 6:30-9:00pm; Sat: classes 9am-2pm, evening dance; Sun: class 10am-noon, ceilidh. Sponsored by Hawaii, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Bruce Herbold, David Newitt and Patti Cobb. Music by Humuhumunukunukuapua'a & Strathspey Society Band. Social dances - dressy attire, classes & ceilidh - casual attire. Fri: snack; Sat: continental breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sun: continental breakfast and dinner. US$155 RSCDS members, US$170 non-members, or prorated for individual events. These three excellent instructors return to Hawaii, with their band, for the 4th year in a row, creating a fun-filled learning experience. Contact Melissa Lindsay 808-256-3347 808-261-3311(fax) MLindsay@hawaii.rr.com or Bruce McEwan 808-538-7707. [www.rscdshawaii.org]

Fri, February 12
Toronto (ON) Ceilidh Dance Night at St. Leonard's Church, 25 Wanless Ave. 7:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Recorded music. Informal attire. Cold drinks. St. Leonard's Anglican Church is two short blocks north of Lawrence station, E of Yonge. Cost: $8 Adults; $2 Youth 16 and under. An informal evening of ceilidh dancing, with instruction by Keith Bark, for families, and people with some, or no experience. Learn dances for Burns Nights, parties, weddings, social and family gatherings. It can be an introduction to Scottish country dancing at the Beginner level. Bring soft-soled shoes. Contact Deirdre Bark 905-822-1707 barkd@rogers.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201 carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]

Sat, February 13
§ Toronto (ON) February Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave (north of Lawrence Ave E, lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club). 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$20. Pay at the door: Members $20, Non Members $25; Student Members (18-25 yrs) $10; Youth (under 18 yrs) and Spectators $5. All prices include GST and refreshments. Dances are briefed and walked through. Brief sheets at the door and on website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377 fmduncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org/events.html]

Fri-Sun, February 19-21
Edmonton (AB) RSCDS Edmonton Caledonian Branch 40th Annual Workshop and Ball at Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 101 St. Fri: ceilidh 7:00-10pm; Sat: classes 8:45am; Ball reception 6pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Edmonton Caledonian Branch. Teachers are Pat Coyle, Mary Murray, Elinor Vandergrift, Ron Wallace. Music by Murial Johnstone, Keith Smith, Gary Thomas, Christine Baker. Semi-formal attire. Finger foods ceilidh, lunch Saturday, dinner Saturday, Sunday coffee & muffins. Cdn$130. Contact Deborah Anne Rumsey 780-462-9372 debbie.rumsey@gov.ab.ca or Irene Townshend 780-430-0412 townshend@shaw.ca. [www.rscdsEdmonton.org]

Sat, February 20
Kingston (ON) Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7-9pm. Sponsored by Kingston (ON), RSCDS Branch. Recorded music. Casual attire. Finger Buffet. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421 kingweb@ripnet.com.
Oakland (CA) The Valentine's Ball at The Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr. 7pm Sherry Social - Midnight Buffet. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Music by Reel of Seven (www.reelofseven.com). Formal attire. Light Midnight Buffet. Price from US$50. Contact Janet Kitajima JanetKitajima@sbcglobal.net or Kathy Allen KathyAllien@gmail.com.
Toronto (ON) 47th Annual Tartan Ball at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W. Reception 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 9pm-1am. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Formal attire. RSCDS members Cdn$110/US$110, non-members Cdn$125/US$125. This year our Guests of Honour are Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath. Contact Louis Racic 416-253-6018 racic@sympatico.ca.
§ Vancouver (WA) International Dance Potpourri - Folk Dance at Luepke Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd. 7-10pm. Sponsored by Southwest Washington State Branch of RSCDS and Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation. Casual attire. US$7. Instruction and dance from a variety of folk and social dancing, including Scottish Country Dancing. Contact Geri vanusa-scd@comcast.net or Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation 360-487-7100. www.VancouverUSA-SCD.org

Fri, February 26
§ Vancouver (BC) Scottish Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7pm, dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by Calanais. Informal attire. Beer, juice and goodies. Cdn$9/$7. No partner or experience required - all dances walked and talked from scratch - lots of fun and good exercise - where flat, comfy shoes and loose clothing (it gets hot!) - students $7 - don't come if you don't want to have fun - all that is required is an ability to walk and smile but at the same time!! Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 DuncanMacKenzie@telus.net. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]

Fri-Sat, February 26-27
§ London (ON) Workshop and Ceilidh at Byron Legion & Great Hall Somerville House UWO, Ceilidh at 1275 Commissioners Rd W & Classes at UWO. Fri: Ceilidh 8pm; Sat: class reg noon, dance 8pm. Sponsored by London Ontario Branch RSCDS. Teachers are Claire Collier and Alicia Manson. Music by Fred Moyes. Light lunch prior to dance. Cdn$60. Contact Janet Schreiber 519-681-8068 jschreiber@execulink.com or Elfriede Rollo 519-657-1514 jimelfi.rollo@sympatico.ca.

Sat, February 27
Mercer Island (WA) Winter Workshop & Ball at Mercer Island Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way. Sat: classes 10am-noon, 1-3pm, Ball 7:15-11pm. Sponsored by Seattle, RSCDS Branch. Teacher is Muriel Johnstone. Music by Calum MacKinnon & Lisa Scott. Formal attire. Lunch, Dessert after Ball. US$60. Contact Elizabeth Miller 206-782-8345 martlet3@comcast.net. [www.rscds-seattle.org]
North Little Rock (AR) Arkansas MidWinter Workshop and Ball at Parkhill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F Kennedy Blvd. Workshop 9am-3pm, Dance 8pm. Sponsored by Arkansas Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Keith Bark. Music by Elke Baker. Continental breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch. US$60. Contact Sandy Furrer 501-821-4746 SKFurrer@att.net.

March 2010

Sat-Sun, March 6-7
West Hartford (CT) RSCDS New Haven Branch Highland Ball at West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S Main St. Sat: Ball 5pm-midnight; Sun Brunch 11 am-3pm. Brunch at High Lane Club, 98 High Lane, North Haven, CT. Music by Music Makars: Etienne Ozorak, Fred Mamula, Jack Lindberg, Nicolas Ozorak, Elizabeth Ozorak. Ball: Formal attire, Brunch: Informal attire. Ball: Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner, Brunch: Breakfast Brunch. US$60. Contact Lucile Blanchard 860-347-0278 lblanchard@wesleyan.edu. [www.RSCDSNewHaven.org]

Sat, March 6
Ottawa (ON) Spring Social at Parkdale Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$6. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198 elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031 g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.ardbrae.org]
San Rafael (CA) March Monthly Party at San Rafael Masonic, Lootens at 4th St. 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Casual Dressy/Kilts always welcome. Finger food buffet. US$10. Contact Sandra Fritts dancingsands@hotmail.com.
§ Hamilton (ON) RSCDS Hamilton Branch March Monthly Dance at MacNab Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St S. 8-11pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Hamilton Branch. Music by Don Bartlett. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$15. Contact Errol Ellis 905-525-7447 berrole@look.ca or Wallace Nisbet 905-584-4667 nisbet@iprimus.ca. [www.rsdcsHamilton.org]

Fri, March 12
Toronto (ON) Ceilidh Dance Night at St. Leonard's Church, 25 Wanless Ave. 7:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Recorded music. Informal attire. Cold drinks. St. Leonard's Anglican Church is two short blocks north of Lawrence station, E of Yonge. Cost: $8 Adults; $2 Youth 16 and under. An informal evening of ceilidh dancing, with instruction by Keith Bark, for families, and people with some, or no experience. Learn dances for Burns Nights, parties, weddings, social and family gatherings. It can be an introduction to Scottish country dancing at the Beginner level. Bring soft-soled shoes. Contact Deirdre Bark 905-822-1707 barkd@rogers.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201 carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]

Sat, March 13
Kingston (ON) Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7-9pm. Sponsored by Kingston (ON), RSCDS Branch. Recorded music. Casual attire. Finger Buffet. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421 kingweb@ripnet.com.
Montpelier (VT) Scottish Social at Capitol City Grange, VT Rt 12 (1/2 mile south of US Rt 2). 2- pm, followed by Potluck Supper. Sponsored by Montpelier Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Peter Macfarlane, Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus. Informal attire. Potluck supper after dance. US$10. Please contact for flyer and cheat sheet. Contact Martha Kent 802-879-7618 mdkent@comcast.net.
§ Toronto (ON) March Monthly Dance (Beginners' Night) at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave (north of Lawrence Ave E, lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club). 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$20. Pay at the door: Members $20, Non Members $25; Student Members (18-25 yrs) $10; Youth (under 18 yrs) and Spectators $5. All prices include GST and refreshments. Dances are briefed and walked through. Brief sheets at the door and on website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377 fmduncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org/events.html]
§ Hamilton (ON) Hamilton Branch Adult Workshop and Dance at Westdale Secondary School, 700 Main St W. Registration noon, Warm-up 12:30pm, Classes 1pm, Tea Dance 4:15-5:15pm . Sponsored by RSCDS Hamilton Branch. Teachers are J'Ina Middleton and Louis Emslie. Music by Bobby and Laird Brown. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$25. Teachers will concentrate on Posture, Hands, Phrasing and Formations. Level 1: less than 3 years dancing experience, Level 2: more than 3 years dancing experience. Contact Errol Ellis 905-525-7447 berrole@look.ca or Sheila Richards 905-627-9697 ronshei@cogeco.ca. [www.rsdcsHamilton.org]
§ Kitchener (ON) Kitchener-Waterloo Workshop & Tea Dance at Historic St. Paul's Church Hall, 137 Queen S (at Church St). Registration 12:30pm, Class 1-4pm, Dance 4:45-6.30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kitchener-Waterloo Branch. Teacher is Marie Ziccarelli. Music by Don Bartlett. Casual dance attire. Refreshments & Afternoon Tea. Cdn$30, Full Workshop Cdn$30, Classes & Tea Cdn$25, Tea & Dance Cdn$10. Contact Isabel Stockie 519-571-8490 stalkiei@sympatico.ca or Bob Kerr 519-576-2378 rkerr_75@sympatico.ca.

Sat-Sun, March 20-21
Washington (PA) Pittsburgh Annual Highland Ball at George Washington Hotel, 106 S Main St. Sponsored by Pittsburgh (PA) Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Music Makars. Contact PSCDS pscds@verizon.net.

Sat, March 20
Troy (MI) Border Cities Workshop at First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois Rd. Fri: practice dance; Sat: workshop & dance. Sponsored by Detroit and Windsor Branches, RSCDS. Teachers are to be determined. Music by Fred Moyes. Casual attire. Lunch. Contact Margaret Sarna 248-637 2824 248-637 2450(fax) dsSarna@sprintMail.com or Susan Boczek 248-398-2921 sBoczek@voyager.net. [www.RSCDSDetroit.org]
§ Madison (WI) Annual Ball at Great Hall, UW Memorial Union, Langdon at Park. Morning: walkthrough, 5pm: drinks and dinner, 7pm: dance. Sponsored by John Muir (Wisconsin) Branch, RSCDS. Music by O'er the Border. Formal attire. Contact Mike Briggs 608-835-0914 608-237-2379(fax) briggslaw@yahoo.com.

Sat, March 20
§ Burnaby (BC) Heather Ball at Gizeh Temple, 3550 Wayburne Dr. Reception 6:30pm Dancing 7:30pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by Bobby Brown & the Scottish Accent. Formal attire. Buffet meal served after the dance. Cdn$70. The Gizeh Temple has the most wonderful sprung wooden floor and of course the Music will be terrific!! Tickets will go fast so e-mail your order soon. This will be another of the Vancouver Branch's super events. Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 DuncanMacKenzie@telus.net or Janice Lowe 604-536-7660 janiceLowe@shaw.ca. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]

Fri-Sat, March 26-27
Cocoa (FL) Space Coast 27th Annual Spring Fling at Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Rd. Fri: dance 7:30-10:30pm; Sat: classes 9am-12pm & 1-2:30pm, dance 7-11pm. Sponsored by Space Coast and Brevard Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Valerie Harris (Hamilton, Ontario). Recorded music. Finger food Friday night, lunch on Saturday. US$40. Contact James Kutzner 321-255-2756 JKutzner@earthlink.net.

Fri, March 26
§ Vancouver (BC) Scottish Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7pm, dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by Calanais. Informal attire. Beer, juice and goodies. Cdn$9/$7. No partner or experience required - all dances walked and talked from scratch - lots of fun and good exercise - where flat, comfy shoes and loose clothing (it gets hot!) - students $7 - don't come if you don't want to have fun - all that is reuired is an ability to walk and smile but at the same time!! Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 DuncanMacKenzie@telus.net. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]

Sat-Sun, March 27-28
§ Victoria (BC) 34th Annual Ball & Sunday Social. Ball at Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St, Victoria. Social & Brunch at CFB Esquimalt - Chiefs and Petty Officers' Mess, 1575 Lyall St, Esquimalt. Sat: Ball 8pm-midnight; Sun: Social & Brunch 9:30am-12:45pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by Muriel Johnstone and Calum MacKinnon. Ball: formal attire, Social & Brunch: casual attire. Cdn$75 or prorated by individual event. Early Bird price of Cdn$65 before Feb 10. Non-dancers Cdn$18. Contact Maureen Orr (Registrar) 250-478-5338 viscds@yahoo.ca. [www.viscds.ca/springball.html]

Sat, March 27
§ Brampton (ON) West End Workshop and Tea Dance at Turner Fenton Secondary School (North Campus), 7935 Kennedy Rd (just west of Hwy 410). Sponsored by Anna & Tom Reilly/RSCDS Toronto. Teachers are Elinor Vandergrift, Jody Williams, Alicia Manson. Music by Bobby Brown, Laird Brown, Don Bartlett. Informal attire. Coffee breaks, Hot lunch, Afternoon Tea. Cdn$45 for the day (Cdn$25 youth, minimum age 14), Cdn$12 for Tea Dance only. Registration information will be posted on website as soon as avialable. Contact Anna Reilly 519-927-5502 treilly@rogers.com. [www.rscdsToronto.org/whats_on.html]
§ Calgary (AB) Spring Fling at Varsity Community Centre, 4303 Varsity Dr NW. 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Calgary, RSCDS Branch. Music by Mary Ross. Formal attire. Buffet. Cdn$45. Contact Barbara Deleebeeck 403-6980023 bDeleebeeck@yahoo.com.

April 2010

Sat, April 3
Palo Alto (CA) April Monthly Party at Lucie Stern Auditorium, 1305 Middlefield Rd. 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Casual Dressy/Kilts always welcome. Finger food buffet. US$10. Contact Sandra Fritts dancingsands@hotmail.com.

Fri-Sun, April 9-11
§ Kensington (MD) Capital Weekend at Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St. Fri: welcome dance; Sat: classes 8am-noon; Ball 7:30-11pm; Sun: Special class. Sponsored by RSCDS Washington DC Branch. Teacher is Mary Murray. Music by Laura Risk, Nicholas Williams, and David Wiesler. Finger buffet. Contact Susan Keyes 240-6837245 240-6837245(fax) seknp@hotmail.com or Jane Faulman 301-5929437 jafaulm@verizon.net. [www.capitalweekend.org]

Fri, April 9
Toronto (ON) Ceilidh Dance Night at St. Leonard's Church, 25 Wanless Ave. 7:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Recorded music. Informal attire. Cold drinks. St. Leonard's Anglican Church is two short blocks north of Lawrence station, E of Yonge. Cost: $8 Adults; $2 Youth 16 and under. An informal evening of ceilidh dancing, with instruction by Keith Bark, for families, and people with some, or no experience. Learn dances for Burns Nights, parties, weddings, social and family gatherings. It can be an introduction to Scottish country dancing at the Beginner level. Bring soft-soled shoes. Contact Deirdre Bark 905-822-1707 barkd@rogers.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201 carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org]

Sat, April 10
§ Toronto (ON) April Monthly Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave (north of Lawrence Ave E, lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club). 8-10:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$20. Pay at the door: Members $20, Non Members $25; Student Members (18-25 yrs) $10; Youth (under 18 yrs) and Spectators $5. All prices include GST and refreshments. Dances are briefed and walked through. Brief sheets at the door and on website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377 fmduncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org/events.html]

Fri-Sun, April 16-18
Charlotte (NC) Scottish Country Dancing at Loch Norman Highland Games / Rural Hill Scottish Festival at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beattie's Ford Rd. Fri: Welcome Dance 8-11:30pm; Sat: Ball 8-11:30pm. Sponsored by Shelby Scottish Country Dancers & Rural Hill Scottish Festival. Music by The MacRowdies. Fri: casual attire; Sat: semi-formal attire. Finger buffet. US$20. Contact Eilean D Yates (SCD Director) 704-482-8253 meyates@bellsouth.net. [bellsouthpwp2.net/m/e/meyates/index.html#lnhg]

Sat, April 17
Kingston (ON) Branch Monthly Social at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7-9pm. Sponsored by Kingston (ON), RSCDS Branch. Recorded music. Casual attire. Finger Buffet. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421 kingweb@ripnet.com.
Camas/Vancouver (WA) Welcome to The Dance at Fairgate Inn, 2213 NW 23rd Ave. Meet, Greet & socialize 4pm, Dinner 5pm, Grand March & Dance 6:30 pm. Sponsored by Southwest Washington State, RSCDS Branch . Teachers are Elke Baker - location & times to be arranged. Music by Elke Baker (fiddle), Lisa Scott (piano). Semi-formal attire. Buffet Dinner, beverages during dance. US$35. Celebrate 25th Annual Dinner/Dance of Vancouver USA SCD and the 1st Dinner/Dance of the new Southwest Washington State RSCDS Branch. Prices: $30 for dinner only, $30 for dance only, $35 for both dinner & dance. Reservations for dinner are required by 1 April 2010 (no fooling); reservations for dance are not required, but registration is appreciated. Accommodations at Fairgate Inn B&B (on site), Camas Hotel (nearby) and In-Home Hospitality. Fiddle workshop will be scheduled. See web site for reservation forms, dinner menu, dance program and other information. Contact Marge van Nus 360-892-4366 vanUSAscd@comcast.net or Van Meter Hord 360-699-2174. [www.VancouverUSA-SCD.org]
§ Southbury (CT) Kilts and Ghillies Spring Ball at South Britain Congregational Church, E Flat Hill Rd. 3-7:30pm. Sponsored by The Kilts and Ghillies and the Woodbridge SD Classes. Music by Jim Stevenson-Mathews (piano) & Rebecca McCallum (fiddle). Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. US$30. Contact Peter Price peter.price1672@gmail.com. [kiltsandghillies.blogspot.com]

Sat, April 24
§ Toronto (ON) Annual General Meeting & Dance at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave (north of Lawrence Ave E, lst light north of long bridge, opposite Granite Club). 8-11pm (Note: extra time to allow for AGM). Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$10. Pay at the door: Members $10, Non Members $15; Free for AGM only. All prices include GST and refreshments. Dances will be briefed and walked through. Brief sheets at the door and on website. Contact Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377 fmduncan@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdsToronto.org/events.html]
§ Hamilton (ON) RSCDS Hamilton Branch Ball at Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St S. 6-6:30pm cash bar, 6:30-8pm dinner, 8-11pm dance. Sponsored by RSCDS Hamilton Branch. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Formal attire. Formal sit-down dinner. Cdn$60. Dinner and Dance $60, Non-dancers $40. Contact Errol Ellis (Publicity) 905-525-7447 berrole@look.ca or Sheila Richards (Registrar) 905-627-9697 ronshei@cogeco.ca. [ www.rsdcsHamilton.org]

Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2
Avalon, Catalina Island (CA) Catalina Island Workshop & Ball at Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa, Casino Ballroom. Fri: 3pm - Check-in time at Hotel, light supper; Sat: classes/ball; Sun: morning classes. Sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Southern California Interbranch. Teachers are Elaine Brunken, Eric Finley & Marjorie McLaughlin. Music by Fiddlesticks & Ivory. Formal attire for Ball. Fri: Light Supper; Sat: Full breakfast and dinner at ball; Sun: full breakfast. US$395. Transportation to the island is not included. Ferry information will be provided on website. Contact Doris Fisher 310-782-8300 310-856-8651(fax) doris.fisher@gmail.com. [www.rscds-interbranch.org]

Fri, April 30
§ Vancouver (BC) Scottish Ceilidh Dance at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Class 7pm, dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Music by Calanais. Informal attire. Beer, juice and goodies. Cdn$9/$7. No partner or experience required - all dances walked and talked from scratch - lots of fun and good exercise - where flat, comfy shoes and loose clothing (it gets hot!) - students $7 - don't come if you don't want to have fun - all that is required is an ability to walk and smile but at the same time!! Contact Duncan MacKenzie 604-536-9481 DuncanMacKenzie@telus.net. [www.RSCDSVancouver.org]

May 2010

Sat, May 1
San Francisco (CA) May Monthly Party at Temple Methodist Church, 1111 Junipero Serra Blvd. 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Casual Dressy/Kilts always welcome. Finger food buffet. US$10. Contact Sandra Fritts dancingsands@hotmail.com.
§ Winnipeg (MB) Winnipeg Branch Workshop at Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave. Classes 9am-noon, 1-2:30pm, Dance 7:30-11:00pm. Sponsored by Winnipeg Brach RSCDS. Teachers are Ron Wallace and Margaret Zadworny. Music by Scotch Measure. Semi-formal attire. Luncheon and post ball finger food. Cdn$60. Contact Reg Curle 204-254-6697 rCurle11@hotmail.com.  [www.rscdsWinnipeg.ca]

Sat, May 8
Kingston (ON) Branch Monthly Social and AGM at St Luke's Church Hall, 236 Nelson St. 7-9pm. Sponsored by Kingston (ON), RSCDS Branch. Recorded music. Casual attire. Finger Buffet. Contact Bob Taylor 613-342-2421 kingweb@ripnet.com.
Ottawa (ON) Ardbrae AGM, Pot-luck & Dance at Parkdale Memorial Hall, 429 Parkdale Ave. 6-11pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Pot-luck supper. Cdn$6. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198 elaine.hoag@gmail.com or Guy Quesnel 613-725-3031 g.quesnel@sympatico.ca. [www.ardbrae.org]

Sat, May 15
§ Hamilton (ON) RSCDS Hamilton Branch Family Night Dance at MacNab Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St S. 8-11pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Hamilton Branch. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Semi-formal attire. Finger Buffet. Cdn$15. Contact Errol Ellis 905-525-7447 berrole@look.ca or Wallace Nisbet 905-584-4667 nisbet@iprimus.ca. [www.rsdcsHamilton.org]

Fri-Sun, May 21-23
Hopewell Junction (NY) Pawling Weekend Workshop at Circle Lodge. Fri: dance 8pm, party 10:30pm; Sat: classes 9am-12:30pm, Ball 8pm, Ceilidh 11pm; Sun: classes. Sponsored by New York, RSCDS Branch, and NY Area Groups. Teachers are Alex Gray (Cardiff, UK), Ellie Briscoe (Alexandria, VA) & Rebecca Roman (Buffalo, NY). Music by Bobby Brown & the Scottish Accent, & Jim Stevenson-Mathews. Fri & Classes: casual attire, Ball: formal attire. Please check the website from time to time for updates. Contact Chris Ronald cjr878@gmail.com or Sheila Wilson 212-849-8282. [www.RSCDSNewYork.org]

Sat, May 22
Racine (WI) Spring Dance at DeKoven Center, 600 21st St. 2-6pm. Sponsored by Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers. Recorded music. Potluck to follow. US$10. Swimming to follow dance. Contact Jennifer Michel 414-254-8886 eth.schwa@gmail.com or Paul Gunderson paeg@sbcglobal.net.

June 2010

Sat, June 5
Santa Cruz (CA) June Monthly Party. 6:30pm. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Casual Dressy/Kilts always welcome. Finger food buffet. US$10. Contact Sandra Fritts dancingsands@hotmail.com.
Dayton (OH) Flying Ghillies Workshop & Ball at Wright State University Student Union, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway. Classes 10-11:45am & 1-3pm, dance 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers (RSCDS Cincinnati Branch). Teachers are Elaine Brunken (Laurel, MD) and Tracey Applebee (Cincinnati, OH). Music by The Music Makars. Casual attire for classes; formal or semi-formal attire for ball. Box lunch between classes; finger buffet at ball intermission. US$65 / US$60 for RSCDS members ($5.00 discount). Afters party following the ball. Contact Lee Fuell 937-429-8654 FlyingGhillies@RSCDSCincinnati.org or Gary Lindsey 937-427-4378 FlyingGhillies@RSCDSCincinnati.org. [www.RSCDSCincinnati.org/FlyingGhillies/render.php?page=Workshop.htm]

Fri-Sun, June11-13
Beloit (WI) Midwest Scottish Weekend at Beloit College. Sponsored by Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee Scottish country dance groups. Teacher is Ellie Briscoe. Music by Dave Wiesler (piano) and Mara Shea (fiddle). Contact Mady Newfield 630-584-0825 MidwestScottishWeekend@gmail.com or Kate Deck 608-232-0512 KDeck@tds.net. [sites.google.com/site/midwestscottishweekend]

Fri-Sun, June 25-27
St Louis (MO) Annual Highland Mist Ball Weekend at various locations. Fri: Teachers Workshop; Sat: Dancers Workshop, Ball Walkthrough, Evening Ball; Sun: Brunch. Sponsored by Highland Mist Scottish Country Dancers. As fancy as you like attire. At the Ball, all dances will be walked thru as well as talked thru. Contact Connie Bellinghausen 636-978-2181 DanceWithClass@hotmail.com. [www.HighlandMistDancers.org/HM1ball.html]

Fri-Sat, June 25-26
§ Truckee (CA) Truckee Workshop and Dance at Truckee-Donner Recreation Center, 10046 Church St. Workshop 1-4pm, dinner 6pm, dance 7:30pm, hike Jun 26. Sponsored by Silver State Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Tim Wilson. Music by Thistle Glen. Party attire. Dinner. Contact David Wilson 775-825-6867 allenortep@gmail.com.

July 2010

Wed-Sun, July 28-August 1
§ Windsor (NS) ISCDS 2010 Cancelled. Contact Lydia Hedge  LydiaHedge@accesswave.ca. [www.RSCDSNovaScotia.ca/ISCDS_2010/ISCDS10.html]

August 2010

September 2010

Fri-Sun, September 10-12
§ Port Townsend (WA) Fort Worden SCD Weekend Workshop at Fort Worden State Park Conference Center. Fri: Welcome Dance 8-11pm; Sat: classes 9am-noon & 1:15-2:30pm, Ball 8pm-midnight. Sponsored by RSCDS Seattle Branch. Teachers are Janet Johnston, Sharon Barker, Tim Wilson, Gordon Robinson. Music by Calum MacKinnon, Ryan McKasson, Lisa Sharpe, Ken Natrass, Ron Krug. Contact Elizabeth Miller 206-782-8345 martlet3@comcast.net. [www.rscds-seattle.org]

October 2010

Sat, October 30
§ Charlotte (NC) Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society - Annual Dance at Omni Montessori School Gymnasium, 9536 Blakeney Heath Rd. 7:30pm. Sponsored by Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by Marian Anderson Scottish Dance Band. Semi-formal attire. Light buffet. US$20. Contact Jack Pressley 704-8149647 JPres79334@aol.com.

November 2010

December 2010