Houston Highland Games Association (HHGA)

An informal “Burns Night” get-together has been reserved from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at the Red Lion’s Fireplace Room, 2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019

No charge for admission tickets. However, because of space limitations, confirmations will be needed from those able to attend. Order Free Tickets at this LINK.

Haggis and meat pies will be available. Meals can be ordered off the menu.

Bring along your favorite Robert Burn poem for a sing-along. A song list is being assembled for a sing-along. Come and join us! As always, kilts are highly encouraged.

For any questions, contact Heather Vacker at heathersv1@gmail.com

Greetings from HHGA.Our next HHGA Membership Meeting will be held on November 6th (Wednesday) at  St Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES), 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096. 

• The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in their Reserved Board Room.
• The parking area is across from the STES lobby entrance and is accessible via Jackwood or Endicott Street.
• Check-in is via the STES lobby at their reception desk. A photo ID is required.

The meeting Agenda will include:

• Reports from the Officers and Committee Chairpersons
• Highlights from our October 12th HHGA Games
• Humble Chamber of Commerce membership activities

Upcoming Interesting Events:

• Oct 12-Dec 1st – Texas Renaissance Festival
• Nov 8-10 – Salado Highland Games
• Nov 9 – Jim Malcolm, Scottish Folksinger & Songwriter @Austin
• Nov 10 – Jim Malcolm, Scottish Folksinger & Songwriter @Galveston
• Nov 23-24 – RenFest Highland Fling
• Dec 7th –50th Annual  DBE British Festival &  Bazaar
• Dec 13-14 – Sherwood Forest Faire Celtic Yuletide Festival
• Jan 25th – Westside Burns Supper

Hope to see you on November 6th, 2024 (Wednesday, 6:30 pm)! 

– Ron Ammons – President, HHGA

Information at www.westsideburnssupper.com

Greetings from HHGA.Our next HHGA Membership Meeting will be held on September 4th, 2024 (Wednesday) at  St Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES), 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096. 

• The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in their Reserved Board Room.
• The parking area is across from the STES lobby entrance and is accessible via Jackwood or Endicott Street.
• Check-in is via the STES lobby at their reception desk. A photo ID is required.

The meeting Agenda will include:
Reports from the Officers and Committee Chairpersons
Plans and strategies for our upcoming October 12th Games Day events

Discussion of recent August events:

• Aug 20th – HHGA Fundraiser at Hacienda Palomas Mexican Grill

Discussion of upcoming September events:

• Sep 17th – HHGA Fundraiser at Los Tios Beechnut, 4840 Beechnut St, Houston.  
• Join us at Los Tios from 3 pm to 9 pm for Good Food for a Good Cause! When you Present THIS FLYER while ordering, 20% of your meal ticket will be donated to HHGA!
• Sep 28th – San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site – Highland Games Athletes sign up now for a day of fun and heavy events competition at the Birthplace of Texas!

August 7th (Wednesday) 2024

HHGA General Membership Meeting & Election of Officers 2004-2006

The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES) in their Reserved Board Room, located at 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096.

The parking area is situated across from the STES lobby entrance, accessible via Jackwood or Endicott Street.

Check-in via the STES lobby at their Reception Desk. A photo ID is required.

August 20th (Tuesday) 2024

Spirit Night Fundraiser for HHGA at Hacienda Palomas Mexican Grill, 4580 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345.

Present THIS FLYER and/or Mention This Event: A percentage of your purchase will be donated to help fund music, highland dance, athletic competitions, and more at our HHGA Games & Festival on October 12th, 2024.

September 17th (Tuesday) 2024

Spirit Night Fundraiser for HHGA at Los Tios Beechnut, 4840 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77096

Join us from 3 pm to 9 pm for good Food for a Good Cause! When you Present THIS FLYER while ordering, 20% of your meal ticket will be donated to HHGA!

Greetings from HHGA.Our next HHGA Membership Meeting will be held on June 5th, 2024 (Wednesday) at  St Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES), 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096. 

• The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in their Reserved Board Room.
• The parking area is situated across from the STES lobby entrance, accessible via Jackwood or Endicott Street
• Check-in via the STES lobby at their Reception Desk. A photo ID is required.

The meeting Agenda will include:

• Reports from the Officers and Committee Chairpersons
• Draft Report from the Nominating Committee for elections at our Annual General Membership Meeting on Wed, July 10th. (Nominations must be finalized prior to June 25th)
• Plans and strategies for our upcoming Games Day events on October 12th, 2024.
• Discussion of recent May events:
• Apr 6th-May 27th – Scarborough Renaissance Festival 
• May 3rd-4th – Decatur Celtic Festival
• Discussion of upcoming June events:
• June 10th – HHGA Spirit Night @Los Tios Beechnut Restaurant

Houston Highland Games Spirit Night!

Join us at Los Tios Beechnut Restaurant

Greetings from HHGA.Our next HHGA Membership Meeting will be held on May 1st, 2024 (Wednesday) at  St Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES), 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096. 

• The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in their Reserved Board Room.
• The parking area is situated across from the STES lobby entrance, accessible via Jackwood or Endicott Street
• Check-in is via the STES lobby at their reception desk. A photo ID is required.

The meeting Agenda will include:

• Reports from the Officers and Committee Chairpersons
• Plans and strategies for our upcoming Games Day events on October 12th, 2024.
• Discussion of recent April events:
• April 6th-7th – San Antonio Highland Games
• April 19th-21th – Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
• April 29th – Celtic Woman 20th Anniv Tour
• Discussion of upcoming May events:
• Apr 6th-May 27th – Scarborough Renaissance Festival 
• May 3rd-4th – Decatur Celtic Festival

• Mar 2nd – Apr 21st – Sherwood Forest Faire, Mar 2nd – Apr 21st 2024
• Apr 6th-7th – San Antonio Highland Games
• April 6th-May 27th – Scarborough RenFest (Apr 6 – May 27, 2024)
• Apr 8th – Total Solar Eclipse
• April 19th-21th – Lone Star Celtic Festival & Highland Games
• April 20th – Scottish Tartan Festival 2024
• April 29th – Celtic Woman 20th Anniv Tour
• May 1st – HHGA monthly meeting

Join HHGA at the following upcoming March events!

March 2nd (Sat) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
HHGA casual Meet and Greet at the Fish and Chips in Kemah from 5 to 7.  Several HHGA members are meeting there and are inviting others to join them.
Fish and Chips – Located in Toucan Alley Kemah
609 Bradford Ave #109, Kemah, TX 77565
Come and join us… wear your Tartan!  As always, kilts are highly encouraged!

 March 5th (Tue) 7:30 pm
“STES Sounds of Scotland” – A Celebration of Scottish Music & Highland Dancing
Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School showcases its annual performance of world-renowned bagpipers, drummers, and dancers.

 March 6th (Wed) 6:30 pm
HHGA Membership Meeting will be held at St Thomas’ Episcopal School (STES) in their Reserved Board Room,4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096. 

March 17th (Sun) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kemah Boardwalk’s Celtic Celebration, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565.  Don your kilt and celebrate Celtic culture with live performances from the Strolling Celtic Duo, vendors, beer, live music, and more!”

Note:  This email cites the last payment date (if any) of your HHGA membership, right after your name in the To: header.  (Please consider renewing or updating your membership as a Patron for $75) Memberships may be renewed:

• online at https://houstonhighlandgames.com/join/joinrenew/
• via Zelle to Treasurer@houstonhighlandgames.com
• with a check via mail at Houston Highland Games Association (HHGA), P.O. Box 66, Bellaire, Texas 77402-0066

Hope to meet you at one or more of these fun events!
-Ron Ammons
President – Houston Highland Games Association