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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Jan 16
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.
Dec 02
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!
Jan 12
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 …
Dec 02
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.
Sep 24
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 …
Nov 30
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 …
Dec 15
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 …
Jun 10
CelticFest
Getting some questions about our festival so, if you missed previous statements about it, it bears repeating that the group has decided not to continue with further festivals. While unfortunate, it was a decision based on many factors and decided upon by our council. We will still continue to promote our annual Burns Dinners and …