5th Annual Burns Dinner
OLLI's Toast to Robert Burns
The Scottish Bard
Friday, February 3, 2012

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Casper College will host the Fourth Annual Burns Dinner on Friday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wolcott Galleria.

The evening will feature traditional Scottish haggis, neaps (mashed turnips) and tatties (mashed potatoes), along with a catered dinner, according to Vicki Pollock, lifelong learning specialist.

"In addition to the dinner, the evening will be filled with merriment, music and laughter in celebration of the Scottish poet Robert Burns," said Pollock. "Because this dinner is based on those held annually in Scotland to honor Burns, there will be recitations of poems written by Burns and others, a toast to the haggis and more," she added.

According to Pollock, hors d' oeuvres and wine will begin at 5:45 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Scottish dinner is open to those 21 and older, and participants do not need to be a member of OLLI to attend. Seating is limited and the cost per person is $45. "We are encouraging everyone to feel free to wear their Scottish attire, present a toast, and learn how to dance like the Scots do," said Pollock.

Tickets are currently on sale through Friday, Jan. 23, 2012 for the traditional Scottish dinner and entertainment. For more information or to make reservations, call Pollock at 268-2097.