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This calendar shows local and PCDC affiliated events. To see more (and to be able to filter by type of events) go to our extended regional calendar.

Events in July 2025

  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 7, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • 2nd Thurs PCDC Backyard Jam Session

    2nd Thurs PCDC Backyard Jam Session

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    Thu Jul 10, 2025

    Time: 7-9pm

    Location: Private residence in SW Portland (email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for the address)

    Leader: Betsy Branch

     

    The 2nd Thurs tune teaching sessions take a break during the summer, but the music doesn't!  Join us for a backyard jam session in SW Portland.  Email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for more info.

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  • PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President 

     

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    The 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

     

     

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    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    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.

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  • PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 21, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays 7pm-9pm in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • PCDC Annual Picnic

    PCDC Annual Picnic

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    Sat Jul 26, 2025

    PCDC Annual Picnic

    Annual PCDC Picnic

    Plans are underway for the annual PCDC picnic/ potluck at Fulton Park on Saturday, July 26 3:00-6:00 PM. We will meet under the trees for lots of great food, games, music and a clothing exchange. A main course and drinks will be provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a chair or blanket, your musical instruments for a jam session, and dance clothing for the clothing exchange. Let’s spend an afternoon of fun with friends. The 4th Saturday PCDC contra dance will follow at 7 PM, with music by Pleasantly Frantic and calling by Gordy Euler. Hope to see you there!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 28, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

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    Mon Jul 28, 2025

    The Northwest Passage Dance Camp committee meets (usually) on 4th Mondays to plan and organize our annual ECD residential camp over Labor Day weekend.

    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  chair@nwpdancecamp.org.

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