Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Picnic Farewell


Thanks to everyone that came out to the family picnic last Saturday.  We said farewell to the Roy family as they head back to New Zealand. They have been a special part of our Maple family and will be missed!!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

End of Year Yard Sale and Picnic

Saturday, June 20th
1-4 pm
(Yard Sale 1-2pm, Picnic 2-4pm)


St Leo's Church
3700 Old Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030


(Please RSVP to the SIGN UP GENIUS email so we know how many will be coming.)

(The picnic and yard sale will be in the Knights of Columbus hall behind the church)

Maple Yard Sale Details
1-2 pm

Bring all items for sale by 12:45 so they can be displayed.  Items should be clean and clearly marked with the seller's name, price, and phone number.  Cover dresses in a dry cleaner bag.  Shoes should be in a bag with a self addressed stamped envelope and be clean of tape and in good condition.  Anne Marie will take any shoes that are left to add to the MBC shoe inventory.  We are no longer accepting shoes with beginner heels.  Any items left behind will be considered donations to the MBC.


Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Nationals 2015 Information

The North American Irish Dance Championships (referred to as NANS or Nationals) will take place in Providence, Rhode Island from July 1-5, 2015.

Click here (www.naidc.org) to visit the NAIDC website for all the information you need.

Click here for information on the FACILITY FEE  This is a special fee that applies to NANS and WORLDS only.  Please read all of the information before you book your accommodations. If you do not use the block rooms, you will be charged an additional fee by day and by person (update:  this does not include dancers) in order to enter the venue.  This fee would be in addition to any entry or registration fees. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

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Friday, April 3, 2015

SRO UPDATE

The SRO website has been updated, to include a preliminary schedule, and hotel booking information.  Hotel booking does not open until May 1st.

Take a minute to click on the link and look around.  The schedule is different from the previous years'!  
Preliminary Daily Schedule
Friday
  • Senior Ladies 20 and over, Girls Under 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Boys Under 8, 9,10,11,12,13,14
  • All Trad Sets
Saturday
  • Senior Men 20 and Over, Men Under 18, 19, 20
  • Ladies Under 18, 19, 20
  • All Team Events
Sunday
  • Girls Under 13,14,15,16,17
  • Boys Under 15, 16, 17


You can also find and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under @IDTANASR.  

 

Nation's Capital Feis is open for Registration

The Nation's Capital Feis, held in Tysons Corner, VA in late July, is now open for entries on FeisWorx.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Costume Inventory Updated

If you need a new Maple Academy school costume, the FOR SALE inventory list has been updated.  Please see the MAPLE MARKETPLACE page here on this website to see the list and contact information for costumes for sale.


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CCE Feis opens on March 9th on www.feisweb.com

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Hurley Feis Information

The Hurley Feis, which takes place on May 24th in Upper Marlboro, MD will open for entries on www.feisweb.com 
on March 7th.

Find all the information you need on the Hurley website.

Here is the syllabus.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Winter Social 2015

Thanks to everyone that braved the cold to join us for our 2015 Winter Social sponsored by the Maple Booster Club!  Everyone enjoyed line dancing, Oireachtas recognition, and a step about along with the great raffle baskets and wonderful food.


Monday, January 12, 2015

McGrath Feis

The McGrath Feis is open for entries at www.feisworx.com.  This local feis is large, but may fill quickly. If you plan on attending, pay for your entries in a timely manner.

McGrath Feis website: CLICK HERE

McGrath Feis Syllabus:  CLICK HERE


Date:  8am on Sunday, April 19, 2015
Location:  Hylton High School, Woodbridge, VA

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Winter Social

Join us on Saturday, Jan 10th for our Maple Academy Winter Social hosted by the Maple Booster Club.  An evite was sent out, please indicate your plans to help us plan a fun evening for all.

Maple Winter Social

@ Angelus Academy
7644 Dynatech Ct.
Springfield, VA 

5:30-9:30pm

Volunteer Sign Ups:  http://vols.pt/caxWWa

Details:
Please join us for an evening filled with food and fun.  We are asking that families with the last names beginning with A-L bring entrees and M-Z bring side dishes or salads.  Please note in the evite what you are bringing so we can plan accordingly.

There will be a $5 per person entry fee with a $15 family max.  We will be celebrating all of this years wonderful Oireachtas placements and all the hard work of our dancers.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets.  Please consider donating an item of your choice for the raffle baskets.   Items such as Gift Cards (any store or amount), Wine, Wine glasses, Wine items, Soaps, Lotions, Candles, Movie Candy boxes, Coffee, Mugs, Teas, Hot Chocolate, Movie Tickets.  Any items would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at dance classes next week.  A volunteer spot sign up sheet has been sent out.  Please sign up to help at the social.  We look forward to seeing everyone.