I’ve been hearing for some time about a Scottish event planned to feature kilts, dancing, and music as a fundraiser for Samuel’s Public Library. It’s something new for the Library’s fundraising efforts as we try to raise more funds to support ourselves and help close the Library’s emergency funding gap. Last week, I saw the tickets for a Scottish Cèilidh on March 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM and eagerly awaited Monday when they finally went on sale.

What is a Scottish Cèilidh? Beats me. From what I’ve gathered, it’s sort of like country line dancing, where you keep switching partners while someone tells you what to do. The fun part is that you don’t need to know how to dance! There will be lots of Scottish food and beverages included with the ticket price.

The Seán Heely Celtic Band will perform. Heely is a U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a U.S. National Champion in Scottish Gaelic songs.

Kilts and tartan are encouraged, but not required. Last year, I purchased an outfit with a Kilt for Robbie Burns night. I couldn’t find my bow tie, the Kilt was a bit too tight, and I couldn’t wear the belt. Just about everything wasn’t working, but I still went along and had some fun. I’ll have to make sure to update my wardrobe for the Scottish Cèilidh so the kilt doesn’t fall off.

Having an extra event to wear the outfit is a big deal, as it significantly reduces the average cost per event that I pay in clothing.