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Putting 2024 "to Bed"
Can you believe it? The 2025 Caledonian Festival is only a few months away, so it's already time to bring out the kilt and pipes to get...
kjdurfee
Mar 121 min read
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2023 Games Names Preserved
Time marches on, right? Now that the 2024 Athena Games are part of history, it is time to update the "Guardians and Sponsors" page of...
kjdurfee
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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46 Athletes Vie for Honors in 2024
Athena's Scottish Athletic Competition drew 46 athletes -- 31 men and 15 women -- who vied for top honors by competing in six athletic...
kjdurfee
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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"Firsts" of the 2024 Caledonian Parade
The day of the Caledonian Main Street Parade begins early for the parade crew. Parade Organizer Colleen Bagdon and her daughters are set...
kjdurfee
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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What a Weekend!
Getting the park and school grounds ready for the Caledonian Games and festival is an annual marathon for the Caledonian Association...
kjdurfee
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Just Around the Corner!
The 2024 Athena Caledonian Games, Athena's premier cultural event celebrating Scottish culture and customs, is right around the corner -...
kjdurfee
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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NEW! 2024 Confirmations Page
Check out the new web page titled "2024 Confirmations" under the Participate tab in the menu. All the confirmed participants of this...
kjdurfee
May 5, 20241 min read
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Kickin' into High Gear
Spring brings colorful flowers, sunny days, and the drone of lawn mowers. But that's not all! Spring also signals the Caledonian...
kjdurfee
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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The Scottish Are Comin'!
Things are definitely gearing up for the 2024 Athena Caledonian Games! This website went live the first week of April, and updated...
kjdurfee
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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Tell It to Me Again: Sharing Athena's Scottish Heritage
The newest literary project of the Athena Caledonian Games Association is a collection of family stories published by Magic Dog Press of...
kjdurfee
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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The Changing of the Guard
This year brought significant changes to the leadership structure of the Caledonian Association. Long-time president Sue Friese, whose...
kjdurfee
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Who Let the Dogs Out?
We had opportunity to witness an outstanding demonstration of skill and training thanks to handler Shanda Zettle Hyllested, who owns...
kjdurfee
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Och! What a Toss!
A record number of competitors, 39 men and 20 women, participated in the 2023 Athena Caledonian Games! Athletes from all around the...
kjdurfee
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Clothing and Treasure and Art - Oh, My!
2023 was a great year to come and check out the merchandise vendors at the Caledonian Games. Caledonian's Souvenir Booth in the park...
kjdurfee
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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2023 Parade Makes History
A banner year for the Caledonian Main Street Parade, 2023 brought more than 40 entries, making this the longest parade in Athena in...
kjdurfee
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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