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			1 7:30 PM: CANCELLED! Joyride 1st Wednesdays Contra Wed Sep 1, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Polish Hall (Portland Polonia) 3916 N Interstate Av Portland, Oregon 97227 503-281-7352 Map THE SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. The series normally runs from September to June. The Polish Library Association dance hall, is at 3832 N. Interstate Ave (use the side door on Failing St.) It’s 1-1/2 blocks North of Kaiser Medical Center and across the street from the Palms Motel (bright 50’s neon…) Take MAX: Yellow line. Exit at the Overlook Park station; walk 1 block North $6 - $15 sliding scale admission. Octogenarians and older free. There is no newcomers session, but newcomers are welcome. Fragrance free please! See also our Facebook Page. More information	2	3 All day: CANCELLED: PCDC Northwest Passage Dance Camp - pre-registration required September 3-6, 2021 All day Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp 83500 E Kiwanis Camp Rd Rhododendron, Oregon 97028 503-452-7416 Map THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - SAVE THE DATES FOR 2022! For 2021, an English Country Dance Weekend with fabulous bands and callers. It's over Labour Day Weekend, so get 4 days for the price of 3! Check out the details on our website. 7:30 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC Friday ECD: Erik Weberg with TBA Fri Sep 3, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Av Portland, Oregon 97219 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. MASKS, A SIGNED WAIVER, AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED - check these details before arriving. Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for free lesson/orientation. No partner required. No street shoes permitted - dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please. $8 PCDC members / $10 non-members / $7 students and seniors CALLER: Erik Weberg BAND: Directions to the Burlingame Water Tower: From the North: head South on I-5. Take the Barbur Blvd. exit, Number 296A, and turn left onto Barbur. Travel 0.7 of a mile past Fred Meyer. Turn left onto SW Spring Garden Street. Travel 0.3 of a mile and turn right onto 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the left near the top of the hill. From the South: head North on I-5. Take the Taylors Ferry exit, number 295, and keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Taylors Ferry. Travel 0.8 of a mile and turn left on 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the right near the top of the hill.	4 All day: CANCELLED: PCDC Northwest Passage Dance Camp - pre-registration required September 3-6, 2021 All day Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp 83500 E Kiwanis Camp Rd Rhododendron, Oregon 97028 503-452-7416 Map THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - SAVE THE DATES FOR 2022! For 2021, an English Country Dance Weekend with fabulous bands and callers. It's over Labour Day Weekend, so get 4 days for the price of 3! Check out the details on our website. 7:00 PM: CANCELLED: 1st Saturday Contra Sat Sep 4, 2021 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Fulton Park Community Center 68 SW Miles St Portland, Oregon 97219 503-823-3180 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID This event is open to all ages, dance backgrounds, and experience. No partner is needed. We strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all and encourage new dancers become a part of our community. Essentials of Contra lesson at 7:00 pm. Dance Starts at 7:30 pm. Admssion: $9 - $15 sliding scale CALLER: TBD BAND: TBD
5 All day: CANCELLED: PCDC Northwest Passage Dance Camp - pre-registration required September 3-6, 2021 All day Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp 83500 E Kiwanis Camp Rd Rhododendron, Oregon 97028 503-452-7416 Map THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - SAVE THE DATES FOR 2022! For 2021, an English Country Dance Weekend with fabulous bands and callers. It's over Labour Day Weekend, so get 4 days for the price of 3! Check out the details on our website.	6 All day: CANCELLED: PCDC Northwest Passage Dance Camp - pre-registration required September 3-6, 2021 All day Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp 83500 E Kiwanis Camp Rd Rhododendron, Oregon 97028 503-452-7416 Map THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID - SAVE THE DATES FOR 2022! For 2021, an English Country Dance Weekend with fabulous bands and callers. It's over Labour Day Weekend, so get 4 days for the price of 3! Check out the details on our website.	7 7:30 PM: Pizza Jam Tue Sep 7, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Contact Rick Piel for location info Map Come on by and make some music! Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Vaccinated folks only, please Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list. See you there! For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page. Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.	8	9 7:00 PM: PCDC Tune Sessions Thu Sep 9, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Learn contra dance tunes and participate at PCDC 5th Saturday open band contra dances. Do you play a melody instrument and want to learn some of those tunes you’ve been dancing to? The Second Thursday PCDC Dance Tunes Sessions are for you. Tunes are taught by ear in true folk music style, by local musicians who are masters of contra dance music and are great teachers. All instruments and all levels are welcome! Check out our website for more details and recordings of past tunes. Meetings are in SW Portland. Got questions or want to be on the email list for reminders? Email Sharon 8:30 PM: PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting Thu Sep 9, 2021 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Online - contact organizer for access Map The English Country Dance Commitee meets from time to time to support the needs of English country dance events and dancers. Meeting locations vary and may be online. Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org.	10 7:30 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC Friday ECD: David Macemon with TBA Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Av Portland, Oregon 97219 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. MASKS, A SIGNED WAIVER, AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED - check these details before arriving. Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for free lesson/orientation. No partner required. No street shoes permitted - dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please. $8 PCDC members / $10 non-members / $7 students and seniors CALLER: David Macemon BAND: Directions to the Burlingame Water Tower: From the North: head South on I-5. Take the Barbur Blvd. exit, Number 296A, and turn left onto Barbur. Travel 0.7 of a mile past Fred Meyer. Turn left onto SW Spring Garden Street. Travel 0.3 of a mile and turn right onto 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the left near the top of the hill. From the South: head North on I-5. Take the Taylors Ferry exit, number 295, and keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Taylors Ferry. Travel 0.8 of a mile and turn left on 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the right near the top of the hill. 7:30 PM: CANCELLED! Contra in the Couve! Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM THE SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. Beginner lesson at 7:30p, dance at 8:00p. I-5 to 78th St (exit 4), west to Hazel Dell Av, south ~2 blocks to HDG. See also our Facebook Page. More information	11 7:00 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Fulton Park Community Center 68 SW Miles St Portland, Oregon 97219 503-823-3180 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID This event is open to all ages, dance backgrounds, and experience. No partner is needed. We strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all and encourage new dancers become a part of our community. Essentials of Contra lesson at 7:00 pm. Dance Starts at 7:30 pm. Admssion: $9 - $15 sliding scale CALLER: TBD BAND: TBD
12	13 7:00 PM: PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Online - contact organizer for access Map The Portland Contra Committee meets (usually) on 2nd Monday's to support the needs of Contra dance events and dancers. Meeting locations vary and may be online. Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email contra-chair@portlandcountrydance.org.	14 7:00 PM: PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Northwest Passage Dance Camp Commitee meets (usually) on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to organize PCDC's Northwest Passage Dance Camp held over the Labor Day weekend. Meeting locations vary. Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending or volunteering to help out, email nwp-chair@portlandcountrydance.org. For more information about the camp, see our website at https://www.nwpdancecamp.org. 7:30 PM: Pizza Jam Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Contact Rick Piel for location info Map Come on by and make some music! Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Vaccinated folks only, please Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list. See you there! For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page. Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.	15	16	17 7:30 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC Friday ECD: Laura Hatch with TBA Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Av Portland, Oregon 97219 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. MASKS, A SIGNED WAIVER, AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED - check these details before arriving. Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for free lesson/orientation. No partner required. No street shoes permitted - dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please. $8 PCDC members / $10 non-members / $7 students and seniors CALLER: Laura Hatch BAND: Directions to the Burlingame Water Tower: From the North: head South on I-5. Take the Barbur Blvd. exit, Number 296A, and turn left onto Barbur. Travel 0.7 of a mile past Fred Meyer. Turn left onto SW Spring Garden Street. Travel 0.3 of a mile and turn right onto 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the left near the top of the hill. From the South: head North on I-5. Take the Taylors Ferry exit, number 295, and keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Taylors Ferry. Travel 0.8 of a mile and turn left on 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the right near the top of the hill.	18 7:00 PM: CANCELLED: 3rd Saturday Contra Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Fulton Park Community Center 68 SW Miles St Portland, Oregon 97219 503-823-3180 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID This event is open to all ages, dance backgrounds, and experience. No partner is needed. We strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all and encourage new dancers become a part of our community. Essentials of Contra lesson at 7:00 pm. Dance Starts at 7:30 pm. Admssion: $9 - $15 sliding scale CALLER: TBD BAND: TBD
19	20	21 7:00 PM: PCDC Board Meeting Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The PCDC Board meets (usually) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to address tactical and strategic issues facing the organization. Meeting locations vary. Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending, contact us or email board at portlandcountrydance dot org. 7:30 PM: Pizza Jam Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Contact Rick Piel for location info Map Come on by and make some music! Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Vaccinated folks only, please Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list. See you there! For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page. Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.	22	23	24 7:30 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC Friday ECD: Cynthia Stenger with TBA Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Av Portland, Oregon 97219 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. MASKS, A SIGNED WAIVER, AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED - check these details before arriving. Newcomers welcome; best to arrive by 7:15 and introduce yourself to the caller for free lesson/orientation. No partner required. No street shoes permitted - dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please. $8 PCDC members / $10 non-members / $7 students and seniors CALLER: Cynthia Stenger BAND: Directions to the Burlingame Water Tower: From the North: head South on I-5. Take the Barbur Blvd. exit, Number 296A, and turn left onto Barbur. Travel 0.7 of a mile past Fred Meyer. Turn left onto SW Spring Garden Street. Travel 0.3 of a mile and turn right onto 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the left near the top of the hill. From the South: head North on I-5. Take the Taylors Ferry exit, number 295, and keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Taylors Ferry. Travel 0.8 of a mile and turn left on 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the right near the top of the hill.	25 2:00 PM: PDCD Outdoor community gathering Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fulton Park Community Center 68 SW Miles St Portland, Oregon 97219 503-823-3180 Map The Portland Contra Committee has organized a new Outdoor Community Gathering outside Fulton Hall. Click on the link for details and the COVID-based safety restrictions and rules) More information 7:00 PM: CANCELLED: PCDC 4th Saturday Contra Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Fulton Park Community Center 68 SW Miles St Portland, Oregon 97219 503-823-3180 Map THIS SERIES IS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID This event is open to all ages, dance backgrounds, and experience. No partner is needed. We strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all and encourage new dancers become a part of our community. Essentials of Contra lesson at 7:00 pm. Dance Starts at 7:30 pm. Admssion: $9 - $15 sliding scale CALLER: TBD BAND: TBD
26	27	28 7:30 PM: Pizza Jam Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Contact Rick Piel for location info Map Come on by and make some music! Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Vaccinated folks only, please Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list. See you there! For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page. Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.	29	30