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The Caledonian Society of Alabama Calendar of Events.
Robert Burns Dinner
The first event of the year for the Caledonian Society of Alabama is the Robert Burns Dinner, celebrating the birth of Scotland's most well-known poet. The dinner is held every year at the Wald Park Clubhouse on Montgomery Highway (HWY 31) in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, including entertainment provided by the Heritage Pipes and Drums, piping in of the colors, a toast to the haggis, and a raffle.
Spring Picnic
The Caledonian Society of Alabama usually holds its Spring Picnic around the first week in May. This pot-luck picnic is open to all members and visitors and is held at "Loch Douglas" at the home of Tad and Herbert Douglas in Hoover, Alabama. Entertainment is provided by the Heritage Pipes and Drums.
Fall Festival
The Caledonian Society of Alabama usually holds its Fall Festival in the first week of September. Like the Spring Picnic, this pot-luck event is open to all members and visitors and is held at the Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Entertainment is provided by the Heritage Pipes and Drums.
St. Andrew's Banquet
The final event of the year for the Caledonian Society of Alabama is the St. Andrew's Banquet, in celebration of the patron saint of Scotland. The banquet is held every year at the Heatherwood Golf Club Clubhouse in Shelby County, Alabama. Entertainment is provided by the Heritage Pipes and Drums where they pipe in the colors, toast the haggis, and perform a small concert.
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EVENT: Annual St. Andrew's Banquet
DATE / TIME: 6 PM to 10 PM Saturday, December 1 2007
LOCATION: Heatherwood Country Club, 400 Saint Annes Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, 35244 (MAP)
ADMISSION: $35.00 per plate
DETAILS: Call Tad at (205) 822-7813.
EVENT: Annual Burns' Night Supper
DATE / TIME: 6 PM to 10 PM Saturday, January 19 2008
LOCATION: Wald Park Lodge at the Vestavia Recreation Center, 1973 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216 (MAP)
ADMISSION: $5.00 per person (12 years and older) plus a covered dish
DETAILS: Call Tad at (205) 822-7813.
EVENT: Annual General Meeting
DATE / TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 1124 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216 (MAP)
ADMISSION: Free
DETAILS: Call Tad at (205) 822-7813.
EVENT: Annual Spring Picnic
DATE / TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Home of Herbert and Tad Douglas ("Loch Douglas"), 1864 Patton Chapel Road in Hoover of Highway 31 (MAP)
ADMISSION: Free, bring pot-luck
DETAILS: Call Tad at (205) 822-7813.
EVENT: Annual Fall Festival
DATE / TIME: TBD
LOCATION: The fishing pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Alabama
ADMISSION: Free, bring pot-luck
DETAILS: Call Tad at (205) 822-7813 or Oak Mountain State Park at (205) 620-2524.
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