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2008 Scotland Photo Contest

The Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa is accepting entries in the
2008 Scotland Photo Contest.

All photos must be taken in Scotland.
Category I: photos taken in 2008.
Category II: photos taken before 2008.

Awards:
1st place - $25
2nd place - $20
3rd place - $15

The awards will be presented at the St Andrew's Banquet at the
Des Moines Golf and Country Club on Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Rules:
Maximum of 5 photos per person.
The photos will not be returned.
Entries must include a description, location or title for each photo.
Send entries with name, mailing address, email address and phone numbers to:
Sue Frambach, 682 Bridal Row, Des Moines, IA 50314.

The deadline for entries is November 1, 2008.

The Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa reserves the right to publish the
winning photos on our website at www.iowascots.org.

For more information: Sue at 280-6589 or rjf@radiks.net

Scottish Film Festival

Sunday, June 15

Fleur Cinema * 4545 Fleur Drive * Des Moines

Local Hero

An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected. Comedy starring Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, and stunning Scottish scenery. Directed by Bill Forsyth with music by Mark Knopfler.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Before Maggie Smith became the beloved teacher Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies, she won an Academy Award in 1970 or her remarkable portrayal of Miss Jean Brodie. And who can forget Rod McCuen’s lovely song "Jean"?