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James Lomath by Fred DeMarse

On June 16, 2018, the Scottish community lost a very special advocate of Highland and Scottish Country Dancing. James Lomath, known to many as “Jimmie”, passed away quietly in his sleep (probably choreographing another dance!). He began Highland Dancing at an early age in London, England under the instruction of renowned dancer and teacher, Jack McConachie, until his family emigrated to California in the 1950’s. After moving to California, Jimmie met and began to take Highland dance lessons from John Hynd in Los Angeles. It was during this time that Jimmie saw C. Stewart Smith teach a Scottish Country Dance class, and as they say...the rest was history. Jimmie went on to become a champion Highland dancer, a respected Scottish Country Dance teacher and choreographer.

(See Lomath, Continued on page 7)

A Birthday to Remember by Witsie McKelvy The Lafayette class (dancing in Dan-ville) learned that one of their teach-ers, Eugene Bissell, was having a very significant birthday at 90! Not only that, but he is still dancing and still teaching! He has been teaching Scot-tish Country danc-ing for almost 50 years. This was obviously an occa-sion to be celebrat-ed. The Wisecarv-ers, who used to throw a summer party every year with live music by

(See Birthday, Continued on page 4)

In this issue

Monthly Parties ............................................................... page 2 Asilomar 60th .................................................................. page 5 TAC Summer School ...................................................... page 6 Thank You ....................................................................... page 7 Local Events .................................................................... page 8 Events Elsewhere ............................................................ page 9 Beginner Classes ........................................................... page 15 Class List ....................................................................... page 16 Volunteers ..................................................................... page 17

Notes from the Editor By Kristi Closser

The semester has now started at my university, which means students are back on campus and with them comes a corresponding increase in activity. The same appears to be true in our Dance Community.

In the last issue there was very little to report or share with you, whereas in this issue there is quite a lot! In this issue of the R&S, you can read about recent losses as well as celebrations and lots of upcoming events. Happy Reading!

Eugene Bissell with Branch Award

Remembrance Dance for Greg Reznick By The Asilomar Committee What a tremendous turnout there was Saturday June 30th, as family, friends and dancers packed into Berkeley's St. Clements Episcopal Church Hall and outside for a gathering to celebrate Greg Reznick and his considerable contributions to our Branch, and to Scottish country dancing. Naturally there were dancers from our Branch, from classes Greg had danced or taught at, from Portland, Reno, Seattle, Southern California and beyond. There were dancers of all abilities, from new dancers, to those who've not attended dance events for some time and those who are regulars. All were there to remember and share their love for our friend, fellow dancer and teacher, Greg Reznick.

There was plenty of time to mingle and chat, view photos, share stories, spend time with Olga and add an entry to the memory book. There was also plenty of opportunity to dance. And dance we did! The afternoon's dance program was comprised dances and music devised for, or by Greg, and Olga. The Spurtle King, Lost and Found, Double Sixty, The Shy Lassie, The Coffee Bean and more. Many were new to most of us, unpublished or devised especially for New World Dancers. Lori Howard, Director of New World Dancers soon had us on the dance floor, leading

(See Greg, Continued on page 3)

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OCTOBER 7:30 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2018

Mountain View Masonic Temple, 890 Church St., Mountain View Host: Campbell Class and Red Thistle Dancers

Dance Source Type Level Mrs. Stewart’s Jig + 35/1 8x32 J 3 B/I The Braes of Breadalbane + 21/7 8x32 S 3 B/I Rodney’s Rant QE Diamond Jubilee/4 8x32 J 3 I/A Emma’s Strathspey Roughgarden Leaflet 8x32 S 3 I Let’s Have a Ceilidh Campbell/Glasgow Assembly 4x32 R 4 B Light and Airy 4/5 8x32 J 3 B This is No’ My Ain Hoose 15/9 8x32 S 3 I/A Kingussie Flower + 21/6 8x32 R 2 I The Flower of Glasgow 46/9 3x32 S 3 I/A Davy Nick Nack Campbell/Glasgow Assembly 8x32 H 3 B/I Flora’s Fancy 49/8 8x32 J 3 I Lady Glasgow + MMM/45 8x32 S 3 B The Ruby Rant 49/6 8x32 R 3 I/A Neidpath Castle 22/9 3x32 S 3 B/I Fight about the Fireside + 1/10 8x32 R 3 B/I

NOVEMBER 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 3, 2018

Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington Host: San Francisco Class and New World Scottish Dancers

Dance Source Type Level The Findlay’s Jig + Goldring/14 for 2000 8x32 J 3 B The Braes of Breadalbane 21/7 8x32 S 3 B/I The Ruby Rant 49/6 8x32 R 3 I/A Seagreen + Drewry/Brodie Bk 3x32 S 3 I Kingussie Flower 21/6 8x32 R 2 I The Bramble Bush + 25/3 8x32 J 3 B Bob Campbell + Drewry/Canadian Bk 8x32 S 3 I Let’s Have a Ceilidh Campbell/Glasgow Assembly 4x32 R 4 I Lady Glasgow MMM/45 8x32 S 3 B Lost and Found + Reznick/Heart of San Francisco 8x32 R 3 I Mrs. Stewart’s Jig 35/1 8x32 J 3 B/I This is No’ My Ain Hoose 15/9 8x32 S 3 I/A Rodney’s Rant QE Diamond Jubilee/4 8x32 J 3 I/A Flower of Glasgow 46/9 3x32 S 3 I/A Fight about the Fireside 1/10 8x32 R 3 B/I + = New this Month Programming Committee: Sheena MacQueen, Tim Wilson & Bruce Herbold

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How to get there: MOUNTAIN VIEW MASONIC FROM 280: Exit at S. El Monte Avenue, to Foothill Expressway. Right on Foothill Expressway, left on Miramonte Avenue, across El Camino Real, to S. Shoreline Blvd. Turn right onto Church Street FROM 101: Exit at Moffett Blvd. Follow Moffett Blvd. south to Cen-tral Expressway. Cross Central Expressway to Castro Street. Turn right onto Church Street (5 blocks) ARLINGTON CHURCH FROM I-80: Exit Buchanan Street (Albany exit from the north, left exit from 580) and head toward the hills. Buchanan turns into Marin Ave. Take Marin Avenue to The Circle, go 270 degrees around and take Arlington Avenue. Go 1.9 miles; the church will be on the left, parking lot on the right. (Across the street.)

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walk-throughs of the unfamiliar dances, and off we went. Dancers were ably accompanied by Julie and Steve Wyrick on piano and fiddle. Throughout the afternoon Lori, together with Bruce Herbold, Patti Cobb, Julie and Steve Wyrick gave us the backstory to each dance and the music. We had time for en-cores, and with a timely shoutout, time to shuffle our cars to avoid a parking ticket.

After a break to enjoy the glorious sunshine and substantial potluck spread outside, we squeezed back into the hall to remember Greg. We sat on chairs or sat on the floor. We stood in doorways or somewhere we could watch "The Spurtle King" a video made about Greg by Viki Lewis. We learned more about Greg: family man, husband, singer, gui-tar player, friend, neighbor. One by one, attendees shared remembrances and stories of how beloved Greg was for each of us and within our community, and how much we love and want to support Olga.

For those who were inclined, Lori called us back to the dance floor for more dancing. We danced a beautiful tribute waltz for Greg composed by a thoughtful, talented young musician, Jared Bailey. The emotional afternoon ended with Eleanor Vandegrift reading “An Honest Man Here Lies,” by Robert Burns, followed by Lori and Mark Caplan leading us in a final set of remembrances for Greg.

(Greg, Continued from page 1)

Huge thanks to everyone involved in the planning and organizing of this beautiful memorial event, especially Lori, Michael, Patti and Bruce. Special thanks to musicians Julie and Steve. Kudos to Viki and all her team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the video happen. And most of all, sincere thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated the life of Greg Reznick. Saturday, June 30th 2018 was a poignant and fitting tribute to an amazing person who touched so many of us, and whose passing leaves a huge gap in all our lives, and in the Scottish country dance scene.

To view our full tribute to Greg and to watch The Spurtle King video, please visit our website:

https://sfasilomardance.wixsite.com/asilomarweekend/greg-reznick or view directly on Youtube at https://youtu.be/DHwRtMgPQfI

If desired, donations in Greg's memory may be made to the Asilomar Fund, the fund that Greg established. Checks may be mailed direct to our Branch Treasurer, Sylvain Pelletier or donations may be made by using our PayPal account.

Photos taken by Jane Bailey

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Andy Imbrie and friends, offered their sprung-floor dance hall and adjacent patio for such a party. Bud’s health has prevented them from having their summer parties for some years now, but they felt that such a party could be a morale boost. Gene himself even showed up the day before the party to join the work party in moving furniture and rolling up carpeting to prepare for the next day.

On July 14th, dancers and old friends gathered in the after-noon to convey their birthday wishes to Gene Bissell and catch up with each other’s news. Many old friends have not danced for some years now, but were able to visit and enjoy the wonderful music. The dancers had a terrific time and the music was spectacular. The musicians (pictured on the right) were Andy Imbrie, Sherryl Fawx, Janet Kurnick, Su-san Worland and Michael Bentley. Following the dancing everyone enjoyed a huge spread of many dishes, a potluck choreographed by Kathleen McAdam.

One high point was Don MacQueen’s surprise presentation of the Branch Award, which was signed by Don as Branch Committee Chair, and by Helen Russell, RSCDS Chair. This award is given to someone who has upheld the objec-tives of the Society over a period of years; who has shown sustained and exceptional commitment to the promotion of Scottish Country Dancing; and who has been responsible for some notable achievements in relation to Scottish Coun-try Dancing; in other words, a rare honor!

Another high point was an enormous chocolate cake, pro-vided by Jan Harford, Gene’s niece, attesting to the fact that Gene is a chocoholic.

Eugene Bissell is an

inspiration to all of us!

(Birthday, Continued from page 1)

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”Do it big, do it right and do it with style” ~ Fred Astaire

Sixty years Awesome venue

World-class teachers Outstanding musicians

Fabulous dancing Priceless memories

Dancer places for our upcoming Asilomar Weekend, 2018 are still available. Help us complete the sets! JOIN the dance and celebrate sixty years since Scottish country dancing was first introduced to Asilomar. SIGN UP by sending in your application (online or by mail) and by paying the $75 deposit. Once we receive your application and payment, you'll get clear instructions from Julee Montes, Asilomar Weekend Registrar, on how, when and where to register.

Haven't been to the Asilomar Weekend in a while? Think you can't attend as a non-dancer? Not true. For those not wishing or able to dance, we invite you to REDISCOVER Asilomar, apply and attend as a non-dancer. We welcome your applications. Join us!

Need some financial help to attend? We've got you covered. Discounted pricing for youth and non-dancers are available. SCHOLARSHIPS are also available from the Branch and other sources. More details along with a downloadable Application Form for our San Francisco Branch Scholarship can be located at https://sfasilomardance.wixsite.com/asilomarweekend/scholarships Or download the form directly: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/17f6fb_1b57c68150764f279d33e51cc0d15cb0.pdf

RSCDS San Francisco Branch and the Asilomar Committee invite you to join us for the Asilomar Weekend, Friday ~ Sunday, 26 ~ 28 October, 2018.

TAKE ACTION NOW! More information and to apply, register and purchase our special Anniversary merchandise, visit our website at asilomar.rscds-sf.org

Got Questions? Contact Patti Cobb, Committee Chair: 510.858.7588 ♦ pkcobb@pacbell.net or Julee Montes, Registrar: 650.722.0473 ♦ julm-hcs@pacbell.net

The Asilomar Committee

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TAC Summer School, Minneapolis by Charlotte Greig

The Scottish Country Dance Teachers' Association (Canada) or TAC, hosts a Scottish Country Dance Summer School and a Teacher's Conference Weekend every year at different locations in Canada or the USA. This year, both were held in the midwest, at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. While the Teacher's Conference is open only to SCD teachers, Summer School is always open to Scottish Country dancers of any ability or level.

I was one of fourteen San Francisco Branch members who journeyed to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a great week of dancing and socializing. Pictured at Satur-day’s formal evening Ball are (left to right): Sheena MacQueen, Gary Thomas, Jared Bailey, Marjorie McLaughlin, Ron Wallace, Trina Merriman, Therese Volk, Martha Veranth, Ethan Bailey, Janelle Waldrep, Lin Pettengill, Levi Bailey and last, me. Not pictured is Susan Zacharias.

TAC really does a fabulous job of organizing this an-nual event and its associated offerings. This year, the Registrar was Branch member Marjorie McLaughlin. Bay Area teachers Lin Pettengill and Trina Merriman also MC'd dances and taught a Ball preview session. Gary Thomas continues as TACSound Manager, and Ron Wallace was an Examiner for the Teacher Candi-date programs.

Summer School usually kicks off with a Social dance on Sunday evening, and thereafter, there are daily morning and optional af-ternoon classes followed by dancing or evening activities. A number of the evening dances are themed events. Monday night was "Local Favorites" night so the Twin Cities Dancers suggested the wearing of plaid in celebration of lumberjacks, or blue for all the blue lakes. Tuesday was "Bling" night in celebration of TAC's 60th Anniversary. Saturday evening was the formal banquet and Ball. This year, we also enjoyed an evening program of Contra dancing, complete with walk-throughs and a caller, and a night of Ceilidh acts. Our Branch members Ethan, Jared and Levi Bailey, Marjorie McLaughlin and Martha Verdanth treated us to some extraordinary highland dancing, magic tricks and music! I, for one, can't wait to enjoy some more from these talented individuals during Asilomar's Ceilidh.

When you shop on Smile.Amazon.com, Amazon donates to the Asilomar Fund! Do you already shop on Amazon.com? Want to help us add some donation $'s to the Asilomar Fund? Its easy, just go to our website (www.asilomar.rscds-sf.org) and CLICK on the "Get Involved and Donate" pulldown menu and select the ShopAmazonSmile link or go directly to (https://sfasilomardance.wixsite.com/asilomarweekend/donateamazonsmile) to take you to the Smile.Amazon home page, where you can logon to your Amazon account as usual to shop. The Asilomar Fund will receive a percentage of your purchase price (usually 0.05% but could be 3 times this during Amazon special promotions). Thanks for thinking of us! Do encourage your family and friends to use our Amazon Smile link too.

Our wonderful teachers this year were Ellie Briscoe (USA), Antoine Rousseau (France) and Jody Kulas (Canada). All brought their unique focus to their classes. Our musi-cians were Terry Traub and Tul-lochgorum: Barbara McOwen, Anne Hooper, Robert McOwen and Campbell Webster, along with Can-ada's Laird Brown and Don Wood. We danced to spectacular music all week. In addition, Barbara McOwen offered an afternoon class for musi-cians.

Did I also enjoy the opportunity to visit family, a day at an Internation-al Softball Tournament and some time at Wayzata, on Lake Min-netonka? You betcha! I crammed in as much as I could on this trip. On campus, it was fun to explore some of the many libraries and museums, and of course, catch up with dance friends, new and old. What a great experience TAC was. For 2019, TAC's Summer School will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Jimmie continued working with Stewart Smith in Los Angeles and in San Francisco in the early days of the SF Branch. He became a very successful Highland Dance compet-itor throughout the U.S. and Canada in the 1960s and 1970s, including being a frequent winner at the Santa Rosa Games (predecessor to the Pleasanton Games).

After finishing his competitive Highland career, Jimmie turned his attention to Scottish Country Dancing. He completed his RSCDS teaching certificate in the 1980s and en-joyed much success as a workshop teacher and dance choreographer. He ultimately became the artistic director of the “Scottish Dance Ensemble” and later “Celtic Spirit” performance groups in the Los Angeles area.

Jimmie encouraged and mentored dancers – both Highland and Scottish Country Dance – for many years. His love for Scottish Dancing was evident by observing him or talk-ing to him at a Highland Dance competition or at a Scottish Country dance. His love and passion for Scottish dance and music was infectious.

It was Jimmie’s hope to be remembered as having made a difference in the world of dance. There is no doubt that Jimmie left his mark in both the Highland and Scottish Country Dance worlds. Thank you, Jimmie, for sharing your love of Scottish dance and music with so many of us, thank you for being an inspiration to all dancers, thank you for having faith in those who could not find faith in themselves, thank you for the many trophy and monetary contributions you donated in the name of love to Highland and Country Dance organizations all over the world, and thank you for the honor of know-ing you!

(Lomath, Continued from page 1)

Photo of Jimmie Lomath with sister, Allison Hanson.

It has now been 10 months and we feel like we are just emerging from an extended state of shock. We can’t begin to express how much the kindness and generosity,

through the fire-victims benefit, meant to us. We were shocked and grateful at the amount of money we received but of even greater impact was the feeling of love and support that meant we were not alone and so cared for in a very dark time in our lives.

Much love back to you all and THANK YOU!

Sara and Chuck Ganeless Levine

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SEPTEMBER

1, Sat: 37th Annual Jean Patrick Memorial Dance. Veteran's Memorial Building, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton. Laura Risk, Fiddle, and Andy Imbrie, Piano. Click here for program and to

buy tickets (www.rscds-sf.org/JPMD/JPMD.php)

10, Mon: 7:30pm-10pm San Jose Class Party, Willow Glen American Legion Hall #318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose 95125

Info: Sparky Gregory 408-257-2294 or www.rscdssj.org

OCTOBER

6, Sat: 7:30pm Monthly Party, Mtn. View Masonic Temple, 890 Church St., Mountain View 94101, with walkthroughs at 6:45pm. Hosted by Campbell class and Red Thistle Dancers. Info: Mark Burt

510-582-9743, m5burt@yahoo.com

7, Sun: Asilomar Weekend Ball Preview, East Bay 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm, Doors will open at 12:45pm. St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 2837 Claremont Boulevard, Berkeley, CA, 94705. Teacher: Bruce Herbold. Cost: $13 for single session / $20 for both sessions. More

info (all previews): Lori Howard, fireknight1@aol.com

13, Sat: Asilomar Weekend Ball Preview, Peninsula 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm, Doors will open at 12:45pm. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave in Palo Alto, CA, 94306. Teacher: Paula

Jacobson. Cost: $13 for single session / $20 for both sessions

20, Sat: Asilomar Weekend Ball Preview, Peninsula 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm, St. Mark's Church, Palo Alto. See Oct 13 listing for more

info.

21, Sun: Asilomar Weekend Ball Preview, Peninsula 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm, St. Clement's Church, Berkeley. See Oct 7 listing for more

info.

26-28, Fri-Sun: Asilomar Weekend: Dance, Workshop and Ball. Pacific Grove, CA. Featuring David Hall, Vienna Austria; Linda Henderson, Walnut Creek, CA; Cecily Selling, Philadelphia, PA; Elinor M. Vandegrift, Seattle, WA and Craig Williams, Katona, Ontario, Canada with music by Australia's Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt, and Bay Area Band, Fiddlesticks & Ivory Players. More info and to apply: www.Asilomar.rscds-sf.org. Got questions?

Contact Chair Patti Cobb, pkcobb@pacbell.net direct.

NOVEMBER

3, Sat: 7:30pm Monthly Party, Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington 94707, with walkthroughs at 6:45pm. Hosted by San Francisco Class and New World Dancers. Info: Mark

Burt 510-582-9743, m5burt@yahoo.com

DECEMBER

1, Sat: 7:30pm Monthly Party, Hill and Valley Club, 1808 B St., Hayward 94541, with walkthroughs at 6:45pm. Hosted by Livermore and Lafayette Classes. Info: Mark Burt 510-582-9743,

m5burt@yahoo.com

15, Sat: Berkeley Class Holiday Party, Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington 94707. Info: Paul Bennett 510

-652-1835 oaklandpaul503@gmail.com

17, Mon: San Jose Class Christmas Party, Willow Glen American Legion Hall #318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose 95125 Info:

Sparky Gregory 408-257-2294 or www.rscdssj.org

20,Thurs: 7:45pm-10:00pm Winter Solstice Party, hosted by the San Francisco Class. The Polish Club, 3040 22nd St. at Shotwell (near South VanNess), San Francisco. Cost: dancers, $10; New dancers, $5; Spectators, free. Live Music. Info: Linnea Johnson, 415-841-9456, sfscottishdancers@gmail.com, or to see the flyer, go to:

http://www.sf- scottishdancers.org/

Local Events Calendar 2018 Rev. Aug 4, 2018 by Witsie McKelvy witken@astound.net . Pending details may appear in the next issue.

Dancers at the Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball, Asilomar Weekend, 2017. Photo C. Figge

Dancers at Asilomar Weekend's Peninsula Ball Preview. Photo C. Greig

Dancers at Asilomar Weekend's East Bay Ball Preview. Photo from B. Herbold

Jean Patrick Memorial Dance, 2015. Photo C. Greig

Please send items anytime to witken@astound.net

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Events Elsewhere 2018 Revised 8/4/18 • Compiled by Mimi Mueller mmuellersf@comcast.net

Limited information only. For more information and other events, try the Inter-City Scot: www.intercityscot.org/eventList.php and individual contacts noted. For international travels, see http://www.dancescottish.ca/Whats-On-Far.html

Some events offer early registration discounts or have specific requirements. These are in bold or colored type when I am aware of them

SEPTEMBER

7-9: Fri-Sun, 44th Annual Fort Worden Scottish Country Dance Workshop. near Port Townsend, WA. Sponsored by RSCDS-Seattle Branch. Teachers: Bob Anderson, Elaine Brunken, Rachel Pusey. Music: Andy Imbrie, Calum MacKinnon, Deby Benton Grosjean, Julie Wyrick, & Steve Wyrick. Fri, Sept 7: Scottish Step Dance Workshop for intermediate/experienced step dancers, 12:30-3:30pm. Teacher: Elizabeth Miller. $30. Registration included on Ft. Worden workshop form. Payment due May 31, 2018. See Registration form for deposit, refund information. [http://www.rscds-seattle.org/2018-workshop.html] To attend step dance workshop only, contact

fwreg@rscds-seattle.org.

28-30: Fri-Sun, Moose Jaw (SK) RSCDS Saskatchewan Branch Bi-Annual Workshop. Sponsored by Moose Jaw Scottish Country Dancers. Fri: Ceilidh 7pm. Sat: Workshops 9-10:30am, 10:45am-12:15pm, Lunch, Workshop 1:15-2:45pm. Grand March 8:00pm. Sun: combined workshop 10am-12:00pm. Teachers: Fiona Miller, Bev Will, Mike Blanchard. Music: Dennis Orr, Ron Krug, Scott Duncan. $130, see flyer for individual events costs, Registration deadline Sept. 21, 2018. Hotel convention rates available before Aug 28, 2018. Semi-formal attire. Refreshments. Contact Mike Blanchard 306-690-5182

micblanchard@sasktel.net. [www.rscdssask.org]

OCTOBER

5-7: Fri-Sun, Canmore (AB) Scots' Gathering. Sponsored by St Andrew-Caledonian Society & RSCDS Calgary Branch. Fri: Ceilidh 8-11:30pm; Sat: Classes 9am-4pm, Dinner & Ball 5-11pm; Sun: Classes 9am-noon. Teachers: Jim Stott, Mary Murray. Music: GlenMorin. $160. Meal package for $80 covers Friday ceilidh, Saturday lunch, evening dinner & ball. Add as many or as few classes as you wish for $10 each (whisky tasting $15). Classes offered all day Saturday, Sunday until noon; classes offered in Scottish Country dance, Celtic art, music; lectures on Scottish history. Sunday afternoon SCD teachers' workshop. Contact Ann Vanderwal

403-912-8086 annvanderwal@shaw.ca. [www.calgaryscots.org]

NOVEMBER

9-11: Fri-Sun Alexandria (VA) Argyle Weekend Sponsored by RSCDS Northern Virginia Branch. Fri: Welcome Dance 8:30pm; Sat: Classes 9:30am & 11:10am, Ball Review 1:30pm, Ball 8pm. Teachers: Kate Nealley, Jim Stott. Music: Elke Baker (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), with guest David Knight (fiddle). Formal attire. Package registration deal available if postmarked by Oct. 27, 2018. After that date, a la carte payment at door but email choice of classes in advance. For full schedule, dance programs, cribs, & registration see website. Contact Information argyle@rscds-greaterdc.org.

[www.argyle-weekend.org/index.html]

ADVANCE NOTICE

The RSCDS Spring Fling 2019 and the Spring Fringe in Paris are

scheduled for April 19-21, 2019. See https://springfling.rscdsparis.fr

From the Ft. Worden website

29, Sat: 7:30pm Lafayette Tween Party, Danville Grange, 743 Diablo Rd., Danville. Live music by Andy Imbrie and friends. Info:

witken@astound.net

31, Mon: 8:30pm-1:00am Hogmanay Dance Party, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael 94903. Hosted by The Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers. Live music. Potluck supper after the dance. Tickets: $30 per person. Register by December 26. Info Jane Muirhead 510-782-0519,

janecmuirhead51@gmail.com

(Local Events, Continued from page 8)

JANUARY 2019

12, Sat: 7:30pm Monthly Party, Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto 94306. Hosted by the Mountain View Class. Info: Mark Burt 510-582-9743, m5burt@yahoo.com **Note: this is

the 2nd Saturday of the month, NOT the usual 1st Saturday.**

FEBRUARY 2019

16,Sat: 7:30pm Valentine’s Ball, Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland 94612. Info: Irma Novak,

pferdandpony@gmail.com

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