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A wee bit of Scotland for those Scots who can’t make it home this year, from Highland Way Productions, Highland Way Band does Caledonia : www.highlandway.us.

Mike Kara Presents… Community Focus/ Community Fun www.mikekara.com http www.myspace.com Cable Television Program The Illinois Saint Andrew Society www.chicago-scots.org Scottish Home http Picnic Air Date – Cable – September 2009 YouTube – 8/07/09 Now, lets jump back to the beginning of August 2009 for another outstanding and awesome picnic. Yes, thats right. Once again its is time to look at all fun at The Scottish Home Picnic. On Saturday August 1, 2009 The Illinois Saint Andrew Societys Scottish Home in North Riverside, Illinois was putting on its very special summer picnic. This picnic as always included a special sale with included a collection of variety items. Also there was a bake sale and well as raffles. There was both traditional and non- traditional Scottish Food at the picnic, including meat pies, bridies and sausages and an good ole American fare hamburgers and hot dogs . There was plenty of activities for the wee little ones, including pony rides, crafts for both the young and not so young, miniature golf (a favorite for the picnic as long as I can remember), a bouncy thing for the kids, as well as a variety of games. And the one and only Rudy Kazoodi along with Bubbles were mingling with the crowd, as well as giving tatoos and facing painting. Another big feature for the picnic, although added just a few years ago, is there world famous pie eating contest, which they put on two separate times during the picnic. Of course there was as always plenty of …

Memories of our first visit to Scotland, October 2009

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The National Tartan Day New York Day Committee invite all pipe bands, individual pipers, drummers and drum majors, Scottish clans and organizations, and descendants of Scotland to take part in the largest event celebrating Scotland in New York – the New York Tartan Day Parade.

The Gathering of the Scottish Clans and world wide diaspora in Edinburgh for a reunion, part of a year of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

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The Prosper Chamber of Commerce has announced its 3rd Annual Arts and Music Festival to be held on Saturday October 3 from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Prosper Town Center at Preston Rd and Broadway.  This family event drew over 3000 people last year and is expected to exceed that number this year.

Bill Remington, Prosper Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman and owner of Remington Realty Group stated “The Town of Prosper like other areas of Collin County is undergoing large population growth and we are poised to see some dramatic changes in our community over the next several years.  The Chamber believes this is an excellent time to showcase our town with the art, music and entertainment that we have here and in the surrounding communities.”

This Festival is becoming the signature event in Prosper and the Chamber of Commerce believes that while it is a family event it also demonstrates the business community spirit and therefore becomes attractive for new businesses to relocate here. Prosper is a family town and it is a vibrant one too.

The artists and crafters participating in the Festival are not only extremely talented but unique.  From origin original paintings, woodworking and stained glass to handcrafted jewelry, there will be something of interest to all event-goers.

While parents are visiting the booths, the children will be entertained by the special Kids Corner.  Linda Guthrie, Committee Chair of the Kids Corner says that we want the children who visit the Festival to have fun and find their inner artist.  Pony rides, a barrel train, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo will be provided.  There will be an interactive crafts area.

The Scottish Rite Hospital will host a children’s health and safety booth with a face painter and special crafts.  Members of several local groups will volunteer to make this Festival take place.

The entertainment portion of the Festival will be provided by a wide array of local talented musicians and dancers.  Festival-goers can relax under a large tent, listen to the music and sample the cuisine from several vendors as well as the restaurants located within the Town Center itself.  From barbeque, Mexican food to funnel cakes, there will be something to tempt everyone.

For additional information on the Prosper Arts and Music Festival visit www.prosperartsandmusicfestival.com or www.prosperchamberonline.com

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