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SATURDAY, MARCH 7
IRISH SODA BREAD CONTEST, 2 pm, T S McHugh's Restaurant, 1st & Mercer, Seattle.
Irish Crystal, Irish Linen, and Irish Cook books and carved bread baskets will be awarded to three winners in each of three contest categories: Brown, White and Glorified. Admission is free and Judging starts at 2 pm. Entries should be delivered to the restaurant 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm and contest winners will be announced at 3 pm after which entry sampling is encouraged! For the Rules, sample recipes and other details, go to www.IrishClub.org/sodabread.htm, or call Suzanne Green at 206-284-3802.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 8
IRISH GENEALOGY CONFERENCE, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm, Sand Point Education Center, 6208 60th Ave NE, Seattle.
Speakers from the Ulster Historical Foundation (www.ancestryireland.com) in Belfast will present illustrated lectures packed with factual information about Irish genealogical archives and research covering the whole island of Ireland. The sessions are on varied topics and include a Q&A session at the end. Foundation staff will also give practical advice about specific queries. $40 pp ($30 for Irish Heritage Club members) includes a box lunch. For details and more information, visit www.IrishClub.org/GenealogyProgram.htm, email Genealogy@IrishClub.org or call 425-290-7839.
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Special Guest from Ireland
Ireland's Attorney General Paul Gallagher SC
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13
IRISH WEEK PROCLAMATION LUNCHEON, Noon.
At F X McRory's Restaurant, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and other dignitaries will be in attendence to issue City, State and County Proclamations of Irish Week 2009. Among the special guests will be the St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Don O'Neill, Honorary Grand Marshals Tara Connor and Liam Boyle, and local politicians, plus some expected special guests from Ireland. Advance reservations are required for the Salmon lunch (other choices upon prior request). Purchase the $30 pp tickets Online at www.irishclub.org/luncheon.htm, or call 206-361-1713, or email JaneS@irishclub.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
GREEN STRIPE LAYING, 7 pm, on 4th Ave from Jefferson.
This is a mini-Parade to mark the route of the St. Patrick's Day Parade down the center of 4th Ave, starting from Jefferson St at 7 pm. A large crowd participates by climbing on board the flat-bed Truck at McRory's at 6:30 pm, and children are very welcome. There is no charge! Come join the musicians and dancers for a fun event. For information, visit www.irishclub.org/greenstripe.htm, call 206-548-9859, or email IrishWeek@irishclub.org.
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & TUESDAY, MARCH 14-17, IRISH FESTIVAL, Seattle Center's Center House, Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 6 pm; Tuesday 11:30 - 3 pm
NOTE new starting times! The Festival features booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, Irish Language, Genealogy and History Workshops, Art Exhibits and more. Family-oriented activities include wonderful Irish Musicians along with the Champion Irish Stepdancers from around the Pacific Northwest. Events for children include the "Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest" and the "Most Irish-Looking Face Contest", and a Children's Activities Center. Contemporary Irish short films will be screened during our Irish Reels Film Festival. Admission all days of the Festival is FREE. For the full performance schedule and more information, visit www.irishclub.org/center.htm or email IrishWeek@irishclub.org.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 14
IRISH FLAG-RAISING and NATIONAL ANTHEMS, at 12:20 pm, King County Administration Building.
The Parade Grand Marshals and other dignitaries join Governor Gregoire to raise the Irish Tricolor in front of the King-County Administration Bldg, followed by the playing of the Irish and US National Anthems.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, 12:30 pm, starting from 4th Ave and Jefferson.
The Parade travels north on 4th Ave from Jefferson to the reviewing stand at Westlake. Parade closing ceremonies are in Center House at the Seattle Center at approx. 2:30 pm. The Monorail will be Free in one direction, from Westlake to the Seattle Center, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. While all Parade marching groups must pre-register, anybody with an Irish connection (and everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!) is invited to walk in the Parade without any pre-registration. Seniors and others who can't walk the distance are welcome to ride in the Hale's Ale "Seniors Shamrock Shuttle", this year up near the front of the Parade. Visit www.irishclub.org/parade.htm or call 206-242-5140 for information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
FRIENDS OF ST PATRICK BANQUET, Washington Athletic Club, Seattle. 6 pm Cocktails, 6:30 Irish entertainment, 7:30 pm Dinner. This is a Black-tie (optional) dinner and dance, the 69th Annual Banquet of the Society of the Friends of St. Patrick in Seattle. Tickets are $95 per person ($85 before Monday, March 1). For tickets, purchase Online at www.FOSP.org or call 425-290-7839.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15
ST PATRICK'S DAY DASH, 8:30 AM from 1st & Mercer near the Seattle Center.
This is the 25th Annual nearly four-mile fun-run but this year with a NEW route and NEW starting time. Over 15,000 runners participated in 2008 and there's no race-day registration. Call 206-522-7711 for information or go towww.stpatsdash.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
MATT TALBOT DINNER, 6 pm, F X McRory's.
This annual fundraiser for Seattle's downtown Homeless Program named for Dubliner Matt Talbot, completely closes down McRory's to raise funds for the homeless. Call 425-290-7839 for tickets (suggested donation is $85) or more information.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17
St. Patrick's Day MASS FOR PEACE IN IRELAND, at 12 Noon, Plymouth Congregational Church. This is a Catholic Mass in a non-Catholic Church, with Catholics and others praying on St. Patrick's Day for Peace in Ireland. Seattle's Archbishop Alex Brunett is the main celebrant while the main speaker is Belfast-Born Presbyterian Minister Barry Keating, Pastor of Maplewood Presbyterian Church in Edmonds. Call 425-745-0137 for information.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
St. Patrick's Day IRISH SENIORS' LUNCHEON
This 2 PM special St. Patrick's Day lunch at F. X. McRory's is for Irish Seniors and their young and old friends. Organized by the Irish Immigrant Support Group, there's a special reduced-rate seniors' menu at $15 per person. All are welcome but advance reservations are required. Visit www.IrishSeattle.com, or contact siisg@irishclub.org, or call 425-290-7839.
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