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Genealogy Workshop on May 20
Ceili of the Valley Society presents Finding Your Roots, a free virtual genealogical workshop. In this brief session, we will only be able to scratch the surface of the many aspects of Genealogy and Family History. Each point covered deserves one or more sessions. But, hopefully, you will leave with an overview and a working understanding of some basics. Naturally, we can’t escape the classic “Who, What, Where, Why, When, How.” Who does genealogy? Millions of people- including you? What is Genealogy? Is it the same as Family History? Why do it? Then, as we consider the “Where, When, and How” you will be introduced to some of…
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St Patrick’s Concert with Beltaine on March 17
Ceili of the Valley presents a (virtual) St Patrick’s Concert featuring Portland Celtic Fusion band Beltaine! LIVE via Zoom on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 8 p.m. (Pacific Time). Click here to Sign up for the Zoom link. Concert is free, but donations graciously accepted. CVS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. About the Band: Beltaine is a Celtic Fusion band from Portland, Oregon that features hammered dulcimer, guitar, accordion, flute and pennywhistle. Performing both instrumental and vocal tunes, Beltaine offers a unique blend of instrumentation and musical styles. The original and traditional music performed by Beltaine is inspired by Celtic, folk, rock and classical sources. The members of Beltaine approach…
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Robert Burns Concert on Jan 23
Join us for a Robert Burns Concert with Scottish Troubador Peter Daldry In celebration of Burns Day, Ceili of the Valley Society will be hosting a virtual concert with Peter Daldry, a native of Clydebank, Scotland, on Saturday, January 23, at 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Click here to register. The concert is free, but donations to the Ceili of the Valley Society are graciously accepted. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland, on January 25, 1759. He died in Dumfries, Scotland, on July 21, 1796. He was a bard (poet) and wrote many poems, lyrics and other pieces that addressed political and civil issues. Perhaps his best-known work is ‘Auld Lang Syne’,…
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Application open for
2020 Virtual Festival!We’re going virtual! Due to COVID-19, the Ceili of the Valley Society has decided to move the 5th annual Samhain Celtic New Year Festival online. This year’s event will take place Saturday, October 24, 2020, and feature all the things people have come to love experiencing at the event including live music, demonstrations, speakers, workshops, children’s activities, vendors, and more. Despite being virtual this year, the Festival aims to provide an immersive day of entertainment for the whole community as it celebrates the seven Celtic nations: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia and Isle of Man, but to do this, we need your help. If you are interested in being…
