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A Gathering of Celts!

Celtic Picnic

We’ve been contacted regarding a possible upcoming event. We are tryingto gauge interest in participation. The event is a Scottish picnic to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, fromapproximately 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It will be in the Des Moines areabecause that is approximately halfway between the easternmost andwesternmost organizations. It will involve …

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Annual Members Meeting

Join us for our annual members meeting, Tuesday, February 28th at 7pm via Zoom. All are welcome! Zoom link will be added soon.

Burns Dinner 2023 is in a NEW location!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 21st, 2023. Location will be Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, 3271 Sandy Beach Rd, Solon. The link to purchase tickets will be added to the Burns Dinner tab soon!

Special rules in place for this year’s Burns Supper

Folks, first, thanks for your patience with the sudden changes of venue. It was a wild week for the Council, recovering from the loss of TWO venues. We are grateful to the city of Shueyville for stepping into the breach! But…well, Shueyville is a government, and government facilities have rules. Here’s the run-down: Smoking and …

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Burns Dinner 2022 is back AND at a new location!

Click HERE for a map to the new venue! 2863 120th St NE, in major metropolitan Shueyville, IA.

Burns 2021 Online ONLY

Due to damage done to Glovik Hall at St Wenceslaus (and the ongoing pandemic, of course), there will be no in-person Burns Supper in 2021. Even if we manage to scrounge a new venue, we’d not be able to manage a buffet-style dinner. But we’ll have some online events! See the Burns Supper page for …

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Burns Dinner 2021: The date has been selected for January 16th, 4pm, at St. Wenceslaus Church Parish Hall. The theme has been chosen as Scottish Animals. If you would like to help plan next years event, the council will be meeting at 7pm at Noodles and Company on Collins Road on the following dates: Sept 22nd, Oct 27th, Nov 24th, Dec 22nd, Jan 12th, and Feb 23rd. We would appreciate any who would like to help!

Burns Dinner 2020

*DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 11TH* It is nearly time for Burns Dinner again! Time to make your reservations! Click on the above tab “Burns Dinner 2020” Here is what you need to know: WHAT: Annual Burns Dinner, by H.A.G.G.I.S. 2020WHEN: Saturday, January 18th, social hour starts at 4pm, ceremony starts at 5pmHOW: Go to …

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Burns Dinner 2019

It is nearly time for Burns Dinner again! Time to make your reservations! Click on the above tab “Burns Dinner 2019” Here is what you need to know: WHAT: Annual Burns Dinner, by H.A.G.G.I.S. 2019 WHEN: Saturday, January 19th, social hour starts at 4pm, ceremony starts at 5pm HOW: Go to www.haggis-iowa.com, click on the …

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