Calendar
Events in November 2022
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Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with Lindsey Dono has been cancelled. Explanation at our web site.
Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with Lindsey Dono has been cancelled. Explanation at our web site.
Wed Nov 2, 2022Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with Lindsey Dono, caller
Please see the Joyride web site for event details (including printable flier) and covid protocols
3916 N Interstate AvPortland, Oregon 97227503-281-7352 -
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 Nov 3, 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.
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Set to Music ECD with Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
Set to Music ECD with Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
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Sat Nov 5, 2022After an interminable 2.5 year hiatus, Set to Music ECD is finally relaunching with a limited series of once-a-month dance parties!
You are cordially invited to a delightful evening of exuberant and beautiful dances both new and old.
Ages 13 through adultAdmission:
- $15 per dancer in advance, $20 at the door.
- Family passes available; $60 in advance, $70 at the door
Registration link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/settomusicenglishcountrydancing/784127Location:
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007There's more information on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2926109704357606
Questions? Email Laura ( settomusicecd@gmail.com)
19015 SW Scholls Ferry RdBeaverton, Oregon 97007First Saturday Contra Dance: Bandwidth with Rich Goss CallingFirst Saturday Contra Dance: Bandwidth with Rich Goss Calling
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Sat Nov 5, 2022
Bandwidth is--Gordy Euler, fiddle, whistle, piano; Keith Moe, fiddle; Carl Thor, mandolin, piano
Rich Goss will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomer session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10-30
Hosted by The Stage Crew
68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180 -
PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch
PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch
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Thu Nov 10, 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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PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Hat Band w/Laurel Thomas. (preregistration encouraged)
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Hat Band w/Laurel Thomas. (preregistration encouraged)
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Sat Nov 12, 2022Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Hat Band will play. They are Syd Newell (fiddle) and Jon Neff (guitar, effects). All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. Laurel Thomas will call using the terms Larks & Robins.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.68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180 -
PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting
PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting
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Mon Nov 14, 2022The English Country Dance Committee meetings are held in odd months, on-line, from 7:00 – 9:00.
Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending and/ or volunteering, please email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
on-linePCDC PDX Contra Committee meetingPCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Nov 14, 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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VENUE CHANGE: PCDC Special Contra: The Engine Room w/George Marshall AT POLISH HALL
VENUE CHANGE: PCDC Special Contra: The Engine Room w/George Marshall AT POLISH HALL
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Tue Nov 15, 2022
We have a special event dance with talent from far-flung locations!The Engine Room will play; George Marshall from Massachusetts will call. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked."The Engine Room is a brand new contra dance band hailing from both coasts and places in between. Featuring Noah VanNorstrand (Great Bear, Buddy System), Kelsey Wells (Turnip the Beet), and Alex Sturbaum (Countercurrent), the Engine Room will lay down a driving, nonstop groove that is sure to get you moving.”AT THE POLISH HALL, 3832 N. Interstate Avenue (VENUE CHANGE)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.3916 N Interstate AvPortland, Oregon 97227503-281-7352 -
3rd Saturday Contra: The Campaign for Reel Time with Susan Petrick
3rd Saturday Contra: The Campaign for Reel Time with Susan Petrick
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Sat Nov 19, 2022
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. The Campaign for Reel Time will play (Betsy Branch, fiddle; Mark Douglass, keyboard; Bill Tomczak, clarinet, saxophone, percussion) with Susan Petrick heading up from the San Francisco Bay Area to call.
Newcomer introductory session at 7:00, dance from 7:30 to 10:00.
68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180 -
PCDC Board Meeting - SPECIAL DATE
PCDC Board Meeting - SPECIAL DATE
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Tue Nov 22, 2022The 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.
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PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Stumptones with Laurel Thomas
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Stumptones with Laurel Thomas
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Sat Nov 26, 2022
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Stumptones features Lanny Martin, Gordy Euler, and Sue Songer. Caller Laurel Thomas 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.