Saturday, February 2, 2019

A Silly Bit of Irish Fun

What can be more silly and more Irish than a limerick?

Well, maybe lots of things.

But not on Feb. 13.

From 6 to 8:30 p.m. (to be exact).

Because that's when we're celebrating our first Limerick Match in honor of Calkins Day 2019.

Yes, we know the Steward of Tara would prefer a parade.

But until he (or someone) organizes one for him, we'll host other things.

Like the Limerick Match.

It's basically an all-age competition (in teams, if we have enough people) to see who can deliver the most entertaining family-friendly limericks to attendees and patrons at the Book and Bean Cafe, 3395 Black Road in Joliet, where we're holding the match.

You can bring original limericks, choose some of ours (printed out for you that night), look them up online during the competition and/or any combination thereof.

Extra points for originality and even more points if they praise Ed Calkins, the host for the night.

And prizes, compliments of the cafe.

Not sure who Ed Calkins is and what Calkins Day is all about?

Then check out this link: http://bryonyseries.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-calkins-day-primer-and-tips-for.html

Oh, and Irish/St. Patrick/green/leprechaun-themed attire is encouraged but not mandatory.

Overall, it's a night to be creative and have some rhyming fun.

Hope to see you there!