St. Pat's Gala

What more authentic way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with the Knights of Columbus from -- you guessed it -- St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Kennett? They'll be holding their third annual St. Patrick's Day Gala Celebration at the Red Clay Room on Dalmatian Street in Kennett Square on Saturday, March 15, from 6 to 11 p.m. 

My dear friend Doug sent me this email about the event:

"This year we are pleased to host the 2013 Rose of Tralee winner Brittany Killion who will sing and share what it was like to compete in Ireland, The Do Cairde Irish Dancers, The Laddeens with their fiddle, whistles and uillean pipes, The St. Patrick Youth Choir, our Youth Choir, singer Laura La Pelusa who will solo and lead an old-fashioned Irish sing-along. There will be musical Salutes to our Veterans and those families with loved ones now serving world-wide, our Fathers since gone, and Couples who have voyaged together.

"The menu is a traditional Irish Buffet with ham, roasted bliss potatoes, cole slaw, corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread and desserts.  Wine and beer is included. There will be a Silent Auction, baskets of cheer, and a 50/50."

Tickets are $25 for adults, $16 for kids 6 to 12; children 5 and under are FREE. (Tickets are available at 484.643.8451.) Proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus.  Dress is "come as you are."

I receive a lot of press releases for people who want me to promote and/or attend their events. But, I have to say, this email contained one heckuva persuasive kicker: "Great food, wonderful entertainment, camaraderie and wholesome family fun hosted by the Knights of Columbus!!!!"