Calendar

Events in October 2022

  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet Grove

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet Grove


    Sat Oct 8, 2022

    Our 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.
    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
  • PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting


    Mon Oct 10, 2022

    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.

    Online - contact organizer for access
  • 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch

    2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch


    Thu Oct 13, 2022

    7-9pm

    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.

  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss


    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.
    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
  • 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/flute

    Location:
    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 97202

    The 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 97202

    7805 SE Oaks Park Way
    Portland, Oregon 97202
    503-206-4284
  • 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/flute

    Location:
    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 97202

    The 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 97202

    7805 SE Oaks Park Way
    Portland, Oregon 97202
    503-206-4284
    PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William Watson

    PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William Watson


    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.
    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180