Calendar
Events in October 2022
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1st Saturday Contra: The Fiddle Hellions and Shell Stowell (from Corvallis)
1st Saturday Contra: The Fiddle Hellions and Shell Stowell (from Corvallis)
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Sat Oct 1, 2022
The Fiddle Hellions are Betsy Branch, fiddle; George Penk, fiddle; Sue Songer, piano. Shell Stowell will call using robins/larks role terms.
Newcomer session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10:30
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Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with Woody Lane, caller
Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with Woody Lane, caller
Wed Oct 5, 2022Please see the Joyride web site for details, PDF flier and covid protocols.
https://joyride.erikweberg.com
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SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Jana Rygas
SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Jana Rygas
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Thu Oct 6, 2022The Salem Folklore Community is starting up a new First Thursdays Community Dance series this fall. The series kicks off with a dance on Thursday October 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE), with music by the Pringle Creek Band (Dennis Rothrock, Louise Rothrock, Shawn Morford, and Jeff Graham) and calling by Jana Rygas. Masks will be required and vaccinations recommended. We hope to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and experienced dancers, with circles, squares, and contras designed to foster success and fun for all. Future dances will be November 3 and December 1. For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com.
Salem VFW Hall630 Hood Street NESalem, Oregon 97301 -
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet Grove
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet Grove
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Sat Oct 8, 2022Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Alan Snyder (fiddle) and Carl Thor (piano, mandolin, hammed dulcimer?) will play. Janet Grove (Camas, WA) will use gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.Event registration is no longer required, but if you have not been to a PCDC event this year, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form!We have a new start time for 2022: 7 pm for newcomer/refresher lesson, 7:30 pm for dancing. -
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Oct 10, 2022The 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.
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2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch
2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch
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Thu Oct 13, 20227-9pm
Odd months: George Penk teaching, in SW Portland
Even months: Betsy Branch teaching, in SE Portland
$10 PCDC members, $15 non-members
Tunes are taught by ear. We welcome all melody instruments and any level of musicianship! For more information, see our website: PCDC Sessions (google.com). To receive monthly announcements or for location details, email sharonjeanallen(at)yahoo(dot)com.
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3rd Saturday Contra: Betsy Branch and Nancy Conescu with Jesse Partridge [Olympia]
3rd Saturday Contra: Betsy Branch and Nancy Conescu with Jesse Partridge [Olympia]
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Sat Oct 15, 2022
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Betsy Branch (fiddle) and Nancy Conescu (guitar) will play music, Jesse Partridge [Olympia} will call, with gender-neutral terms.
Newcomer introductory session at 7:00, dance from 7:30 to 10:00.
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PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss
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Sat Oct 22, 2022
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Alan Snyder and Carol Thor will plan, and Rich Goss will call with gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.Event registration is no longer required, but if you have not been to a PCDC event this year, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form.We have a new start time for 2022: 7 pm for newcomer/refresher lesson, 7:30 pm for dancing. -
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
Fri Oct 28, 2022
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info/
Events: (ECD Ball COVID Safety Policy is in effect for all Ball events)
Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
October 28: 7:30 - 10:30
Caller: Laura Hatch
Musicians: Heather Pinney/piano, George Penk/violin, Laura Kuhlman/fluteLocation:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202"Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 29: 12:00 - 2:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 30: 7:00 - 11:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 972027805 SE Oaks Park WayPortland, Oregon 97202503-206-4284 -
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
Fri Oct 28, 2022
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info/
Events: (ECD Ball COVID Safety Policy is in effect for all Ball events)
Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
October 28: 7:30 - 10:30
Caller: Laura Hatch
Musicians: Heather Pinney/piano, George Penk/violin, Laura Kuhlman/fluteLocation:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202"Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 29: 12:00 - 2:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 30: 7:00 - 11:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 972027805 SE Oaks Park WayPortland, Oregon 97202503-206-4284PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William WatsonPCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William Watson
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Sat Oct 29, 2022
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.Carl Thor and Lori Prime will lead the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.William Watson will lead the callers' Open Mike. Let him know if you're interested in a callers' discussion that afternoon.