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We are all hard at work making sure we know all the tunes both old and new for the “Big Show” in Amelia on Feb 21st (tickets) Brian and Mary have stopped by and helped us out some and we are sounding good. I think the new formations and stage performance will really shine come time to perform. I know everyone is working hard and I think this show will really be something. I haven’t seen any of the dancers yet but Su Tarr is amazing on the fiddle. This show is really shaping up as something you don’t want to miss.

Next weekend is the Scottish Society of Richmond’s Burns Night. I am really looking forward to attending for several reasons. First of which is I’ve never been to a Burns Night and have always wanted to. The pageantry and culture of it all really appeals to me. I’m also looking forward to the company of my fellow Society members. The food is supposedly really good and a traditional sit down dinner. I’ve also been drafted to participate with the Flowers of the Forest. You know I’ll let you know how it goes next weekend.

In two weeks we go to Virginia Beach to help with the Polar Plunge. For those of you who don’t know the Polar Plunge is an event that helps sponsor Special Olympics. It’s the closest atmosphere to Mardi Gras I have seen. A bunch of nuts jumping in the Ocean in February to raise money. The first time I did this event I assumed we’d pipe all the participants down to the beach but no we actually pipe the special Olympians themselves down. Just a plain amazing site. Especially when you look back and see everyone lining up to jump in. Any way as I was making my morning coffee run at WaWa yesterday I noticed at check out they had the donation tags for the event. Think the MDA Shamrocks but in the shape of the State with a walrus on it. I encourage you all to stop in at your local WaWa and make a donation to this worthy cause. (They got my $5) If you are a people watcher or are a SALPD groupie (yes pipe bands have groupies) you really need to come to Virginia Beach February 7th for a good cause and some amazing sites.

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A Celtic Evening with St. Andrew’s Legions Pipes and Drums and Friends

When: February 21st, 2009 7:00 PM

Where: Amelia County High School Auditorium (directions)

Who:
St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums
The Washington DC St. Andrew’s Colour Guard
Nelson Academy Irish Dancers
Amelia County High School Airforce Cadets
Mary Smith- Celtic singer
Sue Tarr- Celtic Fiddler
Pipe Majors Chance Bell & Brian Erbe
MC – Ralph Neilsen
(other performers to be announced)

Cost: $10.00

Join St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums for a very special evening of Celtic Entertainment. Let the band and its guests take you to the Highlands of Scotland or to the Emerald Isle itself. Whether its pipes, fiddle, song or dance you’ll see it here. There will be representatives from all participating groups as well as members of the Irish American Society and The Scottish Society of Richmond on hand to meet, greet, and answer questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you at this special event sponsored by the Amelia County High School Athletic Boosters.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.salpd.com/store.php You can also purchase tickets at any Legion event or practice. Tickets will also be available from the Irish American Society at their functions and The Scottish Society of Richmond functions. For more information please contact Doug Elder at secretary@salpd.com or Tim Batten at pipemajor@salpd.com

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