Before planning on attending an event, please call ahead and/or check websites to confirm events and information with event sponsors. Do you have an event to promote? Email Us!
December 2011.The Irish Center of Southern California Inc is a 503 © 3 not for profit corporation. Our tax ID is 95-4442397. We are a fundraising group. Our primary aim is to acquire a multi-purpose facility including a theater, library, social hall, meeting rooms etc. Our main fundraiser is on 17th March 2012. We really do need your support. We need donations of
Items/ product for the auction. The opportunity drawing tickets will be sent to you next month. As the postage, printing etc has escalated over the years we would appreciate you returning ASAP.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Art” written by Yasmina Reza (author of God of Carnage) and translated by Christopher Hampton, will play at The Pasadena Playhouse from Jan 24th –Feb 19th 2012. Directed by nine time Emmy Award-winner David Lee (Frasier). Production stars Tony Award-winner Roger Bart, Academy Award-nominee Michael O’Keefe and Emmy Award-winner Bradley Whitford.
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/mainstage/art.html
20 % off –code: Par20
The Irish Fair at the Fairplex in Pomona will take place on 10th & 11 March 2012.
Festival coordinator: beth90242@ca.rr.com
The Irish Center’s St Patrick’s Celebration will take place on 17th March 2012 at the Hilton Hotel, 100 W. Glenoaks, Glendale. CA 91202. Entertainment by The Mulligans and the Cleary School of Irish Dance.
Donation $65.00 includes dinner, dance, tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Mary Dempsey at 626 337 0075
Special Opportunity Drawing for trip for two to Ireland---tickets 6 for $25.00.
A Silent Auction will also take place during the evening.
Irish Eyes is the name of a new import shop in San Clemente. Donna Gorman, the owner, has a store by the same name in Mystic, Connecticut for 32 years. www.irisheyesmystic.com
Irish Eyes, 101 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. CA 92672. 949 498 3003.
Connolly’s Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Blvd, La Verne had their official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting last Wednesday. Connolly’s Kitchen is open Tues – Sat 11.30am –7 pm; Sun 12 noon –5pm; Closed Mondays. www.connollyskitchen.com. 909 593 6322.
My American Struggle for Justice in Northern Ireland by Fr Sean McManus is now available on line
at www.irishnationalcaucus.org For a signed copy send $30 (postage included) to Fr Sean McManus,
P.O.Box 15128, Washington. DC 20003-0849.
The Shaping of the Celtic World is the eighth book released by author Patrick Lavin. For information
www.patricklavin.com The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc.
Check Out
Bridget Haggerty’s website
www.irishcultureandcustoms.com Traditions, folklore, history and more. Very interesting and informative.
For all your printing: letterheads, envelopes, catalogues, invitations—Kristal Graphics. 818 342 7822.
From the Irish Hour archives----
Let us unite this Christmas time and thank God we are free
To share the blessings of His love in peace and liberty.
To those we love and see each day, and other loved ones far away
To all good friends and Supporters whose friendship means so much
And those with whom we’re somehow out of touch------“MERRY CHRISTMAS”
Christmas is joy no one denies---a glimmer of hope in a little child’s eyes
Christmas is memories of times long past---a feeling of warmth from the friendships that last
Christmas is sharing and caring for others---that one time of year when we all seem like brothers
Christmas is thoughts of dear ones long gone---their memories caressing our hearts like a song
Christmas is love, a love for all ages---a light penetrating our self-made cages
Christmas is faith in more than what seems---a harbor of hope to anchor our dreams.
(Thanks to Kathleen Hunt)
Let us pray that strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for a world of reason and understanding- that the good that lies in every man’s heart may day byday be magnified- that men will come to see more clearly not that which divides them-but that which unites them-that each hour may bring us closer to a final victory-not of nation over nation-but of man over his own evils and weaknesses-that the true spirit of this Christmas Season-its beauty, its joy, its hope, and above all its abiding faith-may live among us-that the blessings of peace be ours-the peace to build and grow- to live in harmony and sympathy with others-and to plan for the future with confidence. (New York Life Insurance Company)
As the holiday season brings 2011 to a close our thoughts turn to you, our supporters. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Committee members, volunteers and myself I extend to you and your loved ones our sincerest wishes for health and happiness throughout this season of joy, the coming New Year and always. Sincerely, Tom McConville. tomirishhour@msn.com
To the best of our knowledge the information herein is correct. However you should check to finalize dates and tickets. To add a friend or your entire address book simply send by email.
ONGOING EVENTS
OnGoing Music
Seisuns:
Monday: Celtic Arts Center
www.celticartscenter.com
Wednesday: McG's Pub in Chatsworth
www.mcgspubandgrill.com
Sunday: Auld Dubliner in Long Beach
www.aulddubliner.com
3rd Sunday: CTMS Center in Encino
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org
Weekly Classes in Irish Set Dancing
(Irish Country Dancing)
For details, call Michael Patrick Breen at
(818) 504-2210or
email IrishDanceLA@aol.com
Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers
Rinceori Seit Cathair na nAingeal
www.IrishDanceLosAngeles.com
www.YouTube.com/LosAngelesSetDancers
www.MySpace.com/LosAngelesIrishSetDancers
On website www.celticcolor.com. Check the beautiful artwork by Dublin born Brian Boylan who now resides in So California. His images of Children of Lir and old Irish Pub scenes are my favourites. Mr Boylan can be reached at 818 203 3296.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Friends of Ireland monthly breakfast takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at Katella Restaurant & Bakery, 4470 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos. Everyone welcome.
For reservations: Pete Walsh, 714 200 7365 or pbeireanua@att.net
Upcoming events: The Irish Fair at the Fairplex in Pomona will take place on 10th & 11 March 2012.
Festival coordinator: mailto:beth90242@ca.rr.com
St Patrick's Celebration sponsored by Irish Center of So California will take place on Saturday,
17th March 2012 at the Hilton Hotel, Glendale.
Congratulations to Doctor John Michael Murphy on his ordination to the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Portland. Dr Murphy and his wife, Sheila, lives in Brunswick. ME. Dr Murphy is the son of the late John and Mary Ann Murphy.