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Oregon Federation News
March 2017

A publication of the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs

Printed 20 March 2017
President's Corner

Mid-Winter has come and gone by with a good weekend for all. Spring lessons are in progress and hopefully doing well for those clubs and students involved.

            I attended the memorial service for Harold Kleve. He is now calling for the big square in the sky and sharing his yodeling talents with those who went before him. Love the crowds he will call for and will await any of us who come after him. Not any time soon though.

I am preparing my heart for another funeral in the future. Our matriarch of the Oregon Federation, Genevieve Churchill, is not doing well under hospice care. She is not expected to make it to the end of February. I will miss her and so will a ton of other people who know her and love her. At 105 years of age, she has lived a wonderful, exciting life in her travels across the United States in her little station wagon. Oh, if that car could talk. What history of square dance we would all learn from her. My wish for her is to be comfortable and not in any pain.

            The ballots for voting for Federation officers will be in the mail by March 1 and are due back by May 1. Please encourage your club to take the time to do the voting and send back on time.

            Another reminder is to be thinking of who you would like to nominate for the Randall Award. The new nominations are due back to the past president, Kay Rogers, by Summer Festival. You have time to think about whom is worthy of the award and time to gather the information needed to fill out the form. Always fun to see who is nominated and what all they have done for square dance.

            Hopefully I will see you in a square somewhere soon in my travels around the state.

Marilyn Schmit
President

Editor's Note

It's time for the election of Federation officers again.  Please notice the link in the "Federation Events" section to see a brief biography of the candidates for office.  These people have kindly volunteered to give of their time to help keep square dancing alive and vital in our state.

We have an advertisement this month from a woman who is trying to sell a large collection of square dance attire.  Be sure to give it a look.  Her contact information is embedded.

We also have a wonderful articles on retaining young dancers from the Federation's Youth Activities Coordinator, Karyn Buchheit.  This is an important article that deserves to be spread around our community.

I have a question for you all.  I'm sure you've all seen the "Special Dances" section below.  So far, I have not refused any request to mark a dance as "special", but there's a danger.  When every dance is special, then NO dance is special.  Is the list getting too long?  Do I need to set a quota of so many special dances per year?  Or is it working just fine?  Your feedback is always welcome.


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Federation Events

 Federation Meeting

The next Federation meeting will be May 7, at the Buckaroo Barn in Roseburg.

At this meeting, we will count the ballots for Federation 2017-2018 officers.  The ballots are in the mail now.  You may the nominee's information by clicking here.


Summer Festival

Oregon's 2017 Summer Festival will be held at Blanchet School in Salem, July 14 to 16, 2017.  Click here to fetch your registration form.


Mid-Winter

Start planning for Mid Winter-Festival 2018, January 26, 27 and 28, 2018.


Publicity/Education Report

On April 2, the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs and its Youth Activities Coordinator Karyn Buchheit will be hosting a Youth Educational Scholarship Benefit Dance at the Maplewood Grange. KC Curtis will be calling the dance with Tami Helms cueing. The benefit will start with a baked potato bar dinner at 4:00 pm, followed by a mainstream dance from 5:00-7:00 pm. During the dance, we will have a basket raffle and split the pot.  We would like to request basket donations from all of the councils and clubs or individuals for the basket raffle.  If you need any ideas on what type of items you might provide, please contact me at kathy@4roberts.us.  All funds raised from this dance will be donated to the OFSRDC Youth Education Scholarship fund, providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college freshmen who are members of OFSRDC clubs and are planning on continuing their education.   If you have any questions about the dance or would like to find out where to send monetary donations if you are unable to attend the dance, please contact Karyn Buchheit at buchheitfarmkm@gmail.com.

The 2017 Oregon Summer Festival will be held in Salem this year at the Blanchet Catholic School July 14-16.  Johnny Preston is the featured  caller.  Featured cuers will be Rey & Sherry Garza.  If you haven’t purchased your ribbons yet, please click on this link: http://www.squaredance.gen.or.us/content/SummerFestival2017.pdf to print out your registration form and send it in the address on the form.  Summer Festival has arranged many special activities that you will not want to miss including a tour of the capitol on Thursday and dancing on the steps of the capitol on Friday. There will also be a youth program during the weekend.

If you haven’t already joined our Federation’s Facebook page, from your FB wall search for “Oregon Federation and Square and Round Dance Clubs” and click the JOIN button so you can post your club’s flyers and your comments.  

Kathy Roberts
Publicity/Education Chairman


Corporation Renewal Status

All clubs in the Oregon Federation are required to maintain their status as non-profit corporations with the State of Oregon. The Secretary of State's office mails out a renewal notice about a month before your registration expires every year. The following clubs expire this month:

March 4 -- Muddy Frogs
March 6 -- Misty Valley Cloggers
March 12 -- Rogue Squares
March 13 -- Central Oregon Council
March 14 -- Golden Squares
March 18 -- ORDTA
March 21 -- Boots & Sandals
March 22 -- Sundown Round Dance Club
March 27 -- Timber Twirlers

When & Where

Download a complete list of the Federation club dances this month, all sorted by date and city.

Everything in the When & Where is extracted from the state directory information. If you find that your club information is wrong, you can fix that by going to the directory information area and fixing your data.

Letters and Articles

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Available Callers & Cuers

Download a list of callers and cuers who are available and ready to call or cue a dance for you.

Federation Links
Oregon Round of the Month

March's Classic Oregon Round of the Month is "Rooney", Phase II Two-Step, choreographed by Ron and Georgine Woolcock. This classic was chosen by the ORDTA.  Download your cue sheet here.

For more information on the Round of the Month, please contact .

Lessons starting in March and April

Everything in this section is taken from the state directory information. If you find that your class information is wrong, you can fix that by going to the directory information area and picking to the "Lessons" tab.


March

Aurora
Chaps & Petticoats
Maplewood Grange
25480 S. Hwy 99E
Plus
Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:00 - 8:00 need 10 students
Contact: Vicki lbs@canby.com or 503-263-6060
Beaverton
Eager Beavers
Sunset Presbyterian Church
14986 NW Cornell Rd
Plus
Plus Lessons continue 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Contact: Karen 503-649-9487 - Sally 503 645-2414
Boring
Country Cut-Ups
Boring Barn
13987 SE Richey Rd.
Mainstream
Thursdays, 7:30 PM Starting 3/2/17
Contact: 503-502-8478
Grants Pass
Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
Mainstream
Workshop-Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Contact: 541-479-5358 or 541-295-5270
Grants Pass
Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
A1
Workshop -Thursdays, 8:00 PM
Contact: 541-479-5358 or 541-295-5270
Prineville
Sagebrush Shufflers
Clover Building
498 SE Lynn Blvd
Mainstream
March 5 every Sunday and Thursday 6:30-8 pm
Contact: Sharon Dale 541-815-8424
Salem, Oregon
ReVuN'Q
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Cha
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. March 2, 2017
Contact: Marilyn Schmit, President 503-508-0539
Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Clark County Square Dance Center
10713 NE 117th Ave.
Basic
Mondays, starting March 6 at 7:30 PM
Contact: 360-887-1888 Tom and Liza Halpenny
Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Clark County Square Dance Center
10713 NE 117th Ave.
Plus
Mondays, starting March 6 at 6:30 PM
Contact: 360-887-1888 Tom and Liza Halpenny

April

Kelso, WA
R Square D
Kelso Senior Center
106 NW 8th Ave.
Plus
Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Contact: 360-431-7553

Special Dances
March 5 (1st Sun)
Tualatin Valley Council
Sundary Afternoon Delight
Special dance with Gary Shoemake, International Caller
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Gary Shoemake
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin
View Flyer
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Independence Wagon Wheelers
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Polk County Fairgrounds, Arts & Craft Bl, Rickreall
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Ralph Lambert
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Columbia River Dancers
2nd Anniversary Dance!
7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: Adam Christman
Cuer: Adam Christman
View Flyer
March 24 (4th Fri)
Silver City Squares
Silver Knights Fundraiser Dance
fundraiser dance for youth team to go to competition; silent
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Frances Herigstad
View Flyer
March 26 (4th Sun)
Country Cut-Ups
Murder Mystery and Dance
Murder Mystery and Mainstream Dance, 2pm to 5pm
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
View Flyer
April 1 (1st Sat)
Buckeroo
Birthday Dance
Rounds 7:00 Squares Plus Tip 7:15, Mainstream 7:30
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Mike Sikorsky
Cuer: Neil Koozer 1st Saturday
View Flyer
April 2 (1st Sun)
Timber 8's
Birthday Mainstream Sunday Dance
2pm. No pre-rounds, 1st tip plus
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: THE CREW
Cuer: Neil Koozer
View Flyer
April 8 (2nd Sat)
Muddy Frogs
Celebrate Our Honored Members
Honor award winners Bill and Neva Reid and Merri Anne Huber
Milton-Freewater Comm Bldg, Milton-Freewater
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lorna Hayden
View Flyer
April 11 (2nd Tue)
Spin Cycle Squares
Special Dan Nordbye Dance
7:30 - Pre-Rounds with Christina Corelli 8:00 MS and
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Dan Nordbye
Cuer: Christina Corelli
View Flyer
April 23 (4th Sun)
Eager Beavers
42nd Anniversary Dance & Chicken Dinner
Pre Plus 1:00 to 1:30 PM - Mainstream 1:30 to 3:30 PM
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Daryl Clendenin + Kalmbach & Hattrick
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin + Hooper & Hattrick
View Flyer
April 26 (4th Wed)
Tualatin Timber Squares
Trophy Dance! Anniversary Dance! New Dan
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Janienne Alexander
View Flyer
April 28 (4th Fri)
Silver Stars
Anniversary Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds 7:30 Plus 8:00 - 9:30 PM Mainstream
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: Darrel Kalmbach
Cuer: Dorothy Lowder
View Flyer
April 28 (4th Fri)
Elkhorn Swingers
Spring Fling at Baker City
Pre-Rounds & Mainstream Dance
Community Connection (Senior Center), Baker City
Caller: Darin Keith
Cuer: Debbie & Paul Taylor
View Flyer
April 30 (5th Sun)
Spin Cycle Squares
Special Spring Bling Dance with Ian Crai
3:00 - 4:30 Advanced / 4:30 - 5:30 - Potluck / 5:30 - 8:00 M
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Ian Craig
View Flyer
May 6 (1st Sat)
Happy Hoppers
Fiesta de la Noche
7:30 to 10:30 PM
Clark County Square Dance Center, Vancouver
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
May 6 (1st Sat)
Umpqua Area Council
State Federation Dance
7:00 pm pre-rounds, 7:30-10:00 pm squares
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Neil Koozer
View Flyer
May 21 (3rd Sun)
Country Cut-Ups
Lumsden 40th Anniversary Dance
2:00 to 5:00pm, Mainstream Dance, No Door Charge, All Dancer
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: None
View Flyer
May 26 (4th Fri)
Charlie Brown Squares
2017 Charlie Brown Squares Boatnik Dance
5/26-5/28:3 days of dancing!!! See Flyer For All The Details
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Hunter Keller
Cuer: Randy Lewis
View Flyer
June 9 (2nd Fri)
Buckeroo
Buckeroo Round Up
Annual Buckeroo Round Up
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Dan Nordbye
Cuer: Mary Ann Callahan
View Flyer
June 11 (2nd Sun)
Buckeroo
Jungle Fun
Wildlife Safari Dance
Wildlife Safari, Winston
Caller: Dan Nordbye
Cuer: Mary Ann Callahan
View Flyer
June 18 (3rd Sun)
Country Cut-Ups
Father's Day Dance
1:00-5:00pm 1-2pm Plus, 2-5pm Mainstream (Every 3d Tip Plus)
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Dan Nordbye
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer
August 11 (2nd Fri)
Central Oregon Council
Central Oregon Round Up
Thurs Trails End, Fri & Sat, Advanced, Plus & MS Weekend
Sisters High School, Sisters
Caller: Jett Roberts
Cuer: Chuck & Sandy Weiss
View Flyer

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Pictures

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The Toe Dragger graduating mainstream class of 2016, with caller KC Curtis in the center

The Eager Beavers at Genevieve Churchill's last dance, October 2016, just before her 105th birthday

River City Dancers 2017 Mainstream Class

Umpqua Area Council "Last Chance" New Dancer Dance January 22, 2017. It was the students last chance to dance before Mid Winter!

Hoedowners graduating mainstream class of 2017

Hoedowners visiting Sunset Promenaders' Western Dance January 21st

River City Riders "rodeo" on Feb 19 attracted a big crowd and helped to raise $500 for this year's trips.


Hoedowners at Mid-Winter, 1 of 2. Photo by Mark Matteson, Matteson Photography

Hoedowners at Mid-Winter, 2 of 2. Photo by Mark Matteson, Matteson Photography

The Umpqua Area Council was well-represented at Mid-Winter Festival this year

Silver Spinners wheelchair dance club did a demo at Mid-Winter Festival
Councils & Clubs

Click a council name to go directly to that section.


Blue Mountains Council - Link
No council news received.
Elkhorn Swingers - Link
No club news received.
LaGrande Star Promenaders - Link
No club news received.
March 16 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
Call Ahead
Fort Union Grange, Island City
Caller: Dale Counsell
Cuer: Don Berry
Muddy Frogs - Link
No club news received.
March 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
3 to 5 p.m.
Milton-Freewater Comm Bldg, Milton-Freewater
Caller: Bill Reid
Cuer: Neva Reid

Central Oregon Council - Link
No council news received.
Bachelor Beauts - Link
No club news received.
March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7p Pre Rounds, 7:30-10p MS, Plus & Rounds
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7p Pre Rounds, 7:30-10p MS, Plus & Rounds
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Tom Klug
View Flyer
Red Rock Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 3 (1st Fri)

Advanced 6:30-7p, Rounds 7-7:30p, MS & Plus Squares 7:30-10p
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Richard Lane
Cuer: Dave Cooper
March 17 (3rd Fri)

Rounds 7-7:30p, MS & Plus Squares 7:30-10p
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Bill Reid
Cuer: Neva Reid
Sagebrush Shufflers - Link
No club news received.
March 5 (1st Sun)
New Dancer Lessons
lessons every Sunday and Thursday 6:30 to 8 pm
Clover Building, Prinveille
Caller: Jim Steele
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 10:00
Legacy Dance Company, Prineville
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Mark McDonald
March 25 (4th Sat)
Birthday Dance
Rounds & Squares 7:00-10p
Prineville Nazarene Church, Prineville
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald
Sundown Round Dance Club - Link
No club news received.
March 13 (2nd Mon)
Sprint Fling Garden Party
6:30-7p Intermediate Rounds, 7-9:00p Phase II-IV
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Cuer: Julie Stiers & Mark McDonald
Swinging Mountaineers Plus - Link
No club news received.
March 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
Advanced 6:30-7p, Rounds 7-7:30p, Plus Squares 7:30-10p
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Saturday Morning Plus Workshop
10a-12p, Must have some Plus Dance Experience, $5 pp
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Jim Steele
View Flyer
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Saturday Morning Plus Workshop
10a-12p, Must have some Plus Dance Experience, $5 pp
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Jim Steele
March 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
Advanced 6:30-7p, Rounds 7-7:30p, Plus Squares 7:30-10p
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Richard Lane
Cuer: Allen Bigelow
March 25 (4th Sat)
Saturday Morning Plus Workshop
10a-12p, Must have some Plus Dance Experience, $5 pp
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Jim Steele

Emerald Empire Council - Link
No council news received.
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
7:00 P.M.
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Boots & Sandals - Link
No club news received.
Cascade Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link
Our next scheduled dance is April 29 at the dance center in Springfield. The members of CCCA have a meeting at 6:30 and then we start with Pre-Rounds at 7:30 and the square dance at 8:00. We have a number of newer cuer and caller members. We have dances every fifth Saturday so April 29 is the next one to mark on your calendar.

Hope to see you all there joining us for some FUN dancing with callers and cuers from our CCCA membership. All dances at the Emerald Dance Center, 2095 Yolanda in Springfield.

Happy dancing!

Christina Corelli, Secretary, CCCA

Danebo Circle 8 - Link
No club news received.
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Prerounds 7:30pm; Mainstream squares 8:00pm-10:00pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
Misty Valley Cloggers - Link
No club news received.
March 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:00
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Cuer: Lauri Weidenhaft
Single Trees - Link
January 13th brought our Snowfest dance, held at the B51 level for all the dancers to enjoy. In our joint clubs dance lessons, new dancers are getting comfortable at the B51 level, and as they are ready to move on, learning the rest of the mainstream moves following regular lessons. There are now a good number of dancers at the B51 level, so we are hopeful they will eventually complete mainstream and join our clubs. Jim Hattrick did us proud getting our new dancers to have a good time at that level of dancing, and it was interesting how he mixed it up to make the dancing fun for us all.

Our March 10th dance with Jim Hattrick will get a little Irish twist. We will have our baked potato feed at the break with all sorts of yummy goodies to put on the hot potatoes. If you attend, feel free to bring your own favorite toppings. We can never have enough of a good thing. On March 24th, the fourth Friday dance, will feature caller KC Curtis for the evening.

Sumitted by Shirley Marc

March 10 (2nd Fri)
Irish Potato Feed
7:30 plus; 8-10:30 MS squares
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jackie Gale
March 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 plus; 8-10:30 MS squares
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Jackie Gale
Spin Cycle Squares - Link
We have a special dance coming up April 30th (a Sunday) with Ian Craig calling. Ian will call Advanced from 3:00 - 4:30. We'll have our famous potluck from 4:30 - 5:30 and then Mainstream and Plus at 5:30. Dance sessions are $7 each. The dance will take place in Hall A , the main hall, at the ESDC in Springfield. Nice cushioned wood floor in both halls.

We've had a number of opportunities to dance to the fine calling of national caller, Kris Jensen, from Albuquerque. Kris and Kurt's mom now lives in Eugene, moving up from Medford.

We are blessed to have our own Tim Matteson who calls and teaches all levels. We invite all dancers to join us most Sunday evenings from 5:30 - 8:00. Please call our president, David, to confirm. 541-521-7311

Keep on dancing!

Christina Corelli, Member-at-large

Spin Cycle Squares

March 5 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
5:30-8:00 p.m. MS Plus & Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson
March 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
5:30-8:00 p.m. MS Plus & Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson
March 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
5:30-8:00 p.m. MS Plus & Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson
March 26 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
5:30-8:00 p.m. MS Plus & Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson
Sweet Home Squarenaders - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30pm Plus; 8:00-10:30pm MS square dance
Oak Heights School, Sweet Home
Caller: Jim Voll
Cuer: Jackie Gale
Whirl-A-Ways - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 plus 8-10:30 ms
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Mike Kious
Cuer: Christina Corelli
March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 plus 8-10:30 ms
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Mike Kious
Cuer: Christina Corelli
Wolf Pack - Link
A special thanks to Connie Seamans and Paul Gates for putting on a great Mid-Winter Festival. Nice to see all our friends who were there.

We celebrated our 19th Birthday with a fun dance on Saturday, February 4th. So nice to see and visit with all the friends who came. Sandy called a great dance, Christina cued, and we even had one tip with Larry calling.

We are going dark in March to allow the Emerald Square Dance Center to rent the Hall to a private party for the day. That means you will have to wait until April to dance with us.

Lessons on Tuesday nights are going well. Bad weather and illness were a problem for a while but it's starting to get back to normal.

Submitted by A. Wolf

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

Interstate Highlanders
No council news received.
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
7pm
Roosters Bar & Grill, Falls
Delegate: Doty DeGarmo
Klamath Country Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Triad School Student Union, Klamath Falls
Caller: Larry D. Sprout
Cuer: Sarge Glidewell

Mid-Willamette Council
No council news received.
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Delegate: Norma Sohn
Braids & Braves - Link
It was great to be back dancing with our great club, especially after missing so many dances due to icy roads! Our New Dancer Dance was well-attended with five squares on the floor and visitors from at least seven local clubs. At least five couples attended Mid-Winter Festival, too. What a great start to a New Year! Carmen Rost
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 10:00 PM
McMinnville Grange, McMinnville
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
Capitol Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link
No club news received.
March 19 (3rd Sun)
Meeting
September through May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Delegate: N/A
Cherry City Cloggers - Link
No club news received.
March 7 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:30pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheri Posedel
March 14 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:30pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheri Posedel
March 21 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:30pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheri Posedel
March 28 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:30pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheri Posedel
Corvallis Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 10 (2nd Fri)
Coast Trip Dance
6:45-9:45 p.m.
Gleneden Beach Community Club, Gleneden Beach
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
View Flyer
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Coast Trip Dance
6:45-9:45 p.m.
Gleneden Beach Community Club, Gleneden Beach
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Charlotte Jeskey
View Flyer
March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
First Congregational Church, Corvallis
Caller: Jim Voll
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
Golden Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 6 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
7:00 P. M.
The Estates Auditorium, Woodburn
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jackie Gale
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
7:00 P. M.
The Estates Auditorium, Woodburn
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jackie Gale
Independence Wagon Wheelers - Link
As I mentioned in an earlier article, our club works during the Polk County Fair and this provides us with the funds necessary to offer our dance classes throughout the year. This year we were asked to provide the same service for the Home and Garden Show. This gave us a second time to earn money to support our classes. As with the Fair, our club members had a great time with this function also.

Come and enjoy our Birthday Dance on the 11th of March at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The club provides cake and ice cream, after all what would a Birthday Party be without cake and ice cream?

In April we will be having two special dances. Look for the information and flyers for these dances in the next month issue of the OFN. We are also planning our annual Koast Krash with the theme of Wizard of Oz. More information about this function will also be in next month’s OFN. Happy Dancing. Linda Neuschwander

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Polk County Fairgrounds, Arts & Craft Bl, Rickreall
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Ralph Lambert
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Polk County Fairgrounds, Arts & Craft Bl, Rickreall
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Ralph Lambert
Lebanon Square Circlers - Link
Lebanon Square Circlers celebrated 68 years of dancing on Sunday, January 15 with a great dance -- even though the weather had been so bad earlier in the week. Charlotte Jeskey and Jim Voll called and Jackie Gale cued. Of course, we served strawberry shortcake during the break.

Then many of our members attended the Mid Winter Festival. One of the highlights of the event was the Grand March. Our club was very proud of the four men from the Lebanon American Legion Post 51 who presented the flags and were also members of the Lebanon Square Circlers --John Frenzel, Nick Heineck, Jerry Masog, and Fred Schaefer. During the weekend our club gathered for dinner at Pop's Branding Iron. So much fun!

On February 4 our club had its New Dancers Dance which had been postponed due to inclement weather. It was also a “Fifties" dance and there were lots of poodle skirts. Great dance!

Now our club is electing new officers and getting ready for Strawberry Festival. Please mark your calendar for the first weekend of June and come dance and have fun with us. See you in a square! Marilyn York

March 4 (1st Sat)
Hippie Dance
Wear your craziest outfit from the '60s!
IOOF Hall, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Girls Night Out Calling Group
7:30 PM
IOOF Hall, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
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ORDTA - Link
No club news received.
ReVuN'Q - Link
We survived our Showcase of Rounds at Mid-Winter. Six couples danced as a troupe and had a great time. I personally misbehaved and had a wonderful time and we received comments to reflect the fun we had.

Now we will spend the spring just doing some dancing and workshopping various trouble spots in dances, dancing to favorites and to the music presented at Mid-Winter by the Parkers. Now we can look forward to Rey and Sherry Garza for Summer Festival in Salem.

It will soon be time for officer elections and paying dues to the club. We welcome new members any time and will offer opportunities for club members to run for office.

Cheryl has given us some dates that she will be gone for various family events and the ICBDA convention. We will be in the process of finding cuers to fill in for her. Stay tuned to find out who will come to give us a variety of dancing music to get our exercise on. Marilyn Schmit

March 2 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
Dance 6:30-7:20 & 8:30-9:30;Lessons 7:30-8:20
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheryl Manley
March 9 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
Dance 6:30-7:20 & 8:30-9:30;Lessons 7:30-8:20
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheryl Manley
March 16 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
Dance 6:30-7:20 & 8:30-9:30;Lessons 7:30-8:20
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheryl Manley
March 23 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Dance 6:30-7:20 & 8:30-9:30;Lessons 7:30-8:20
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheryl Manley
March 30 (5th Thu)
Regular Dance
Dance 6:30-7:20 & 8:30-9:30;Lessons 7:30-8:20
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Cheryl Manley
Salem Swingin' Stars - Link
What a time we have had!! Snow, ice and freezing rain. Dances cancelled. Hopefully, we are at the end of this nasty weather. In the meantime, we graduated 11 students from our Mainstream class just in time for Mid Winter Festival. Several of them attended and had a blast in the B-51 Hall.

February brought us our regular dances on the first and third Fridays of the month. We wore RED to raise awareness of Heart Disease in Women on February 3 for National Wear Red Day.

March is a busy month for us with two theme dances and our 5th Friday Plus Dance on March 31. Join us for a steaming bowl of Hobo Stew on March 3 at our HOBO Dance. The committee has been extra busy creating cool decorations. On March 17 wear your GREEN to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Everyone in attendance will receive a special button.

Our caller is Randy Dibble and our cuer is Jeanine Norden. Pre-Rounds begin at 7:00 pm, Plus at 7:30 pm, Mainstream with Rounds 8:00-10:15 pm followed by a final Plus tip for our regular dances.

Plus Dance: Pre-Rounds 7:00 pm. Advanced at 7:30 pm. Plus with Rounds 8:00-10:15 pm followed by a final Advanced Tip. See you on the Dance Floor. Sheila Machado

March 3 (1st Fri)
Hobo Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
March 17 (3rd Fri)
St. Patrick's Day Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
March 31 (5th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
Silver City Squares - Link
We had a great time at Mid-Winter and enjoyed dancing with everyone. Our January dance did have low attendance due to the weather - but those who came had a lot of fun dancing to Leonard Snodgrass and Judy Russell who filled in for Frances because she was iced in at home.

We are starting our practices for competition and working hard. My sister Julia has decided that she wants to try to compete in cueing this year so we will have someone competing in almost every category!!!! We are selling raffle tickets as well as the festival pins - please catch one of us if we don't ask you first. Our fundraiser dance is on Friday, March 24 and mom has promised an overnight youth party after the fundraiser. Please plan to come and help us. Petrina Buchheit

March 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Frances Herigstad
March 24 (4th Fri)
Silver Knights Fundraiser Dance
fundraiser dance for youth team to go to competition; silent
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Frances Herigstad
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Timber Twirlers - Link
No club news received.
March 3 (1st Fri)
Big Band Music
7:30-10:00
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Sandy Harris
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March 17 (3rd Fri)
Irish Stew and Biscuits
7:30-10:00 Stew at 6:45
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Sandy Harris
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Valley River Dancers - Link
The Valley River Dancers are happily anticipating their 17th birthday dance on Friday, January 24, and hope to share the day with many of our dancing friends.

Welcome home to our caller Randy Dibble from a gig calling for a Valentine's Day sweetheart dance in San Jose. Color us lucky...their door was $18 while ours is $5 (and no, that didn't include dinner)!

Our lessons are off to a great start; beginners accepted on the 21st and 28th so tell your friends it's not too late.

March 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30-10:30 PM
Chehalem Community Center, Newberg
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Julie Stiers
March 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30-10:30 PM
Chehalem Community Center, Newberg
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Julie Stiers
Willamette Squares - Link
Willamette Squares went dark during what would have been our regularly scheduled dance so that dancers could attend Mid-Winter Festival. However, we were back in the saddle so to speak for our regularly scheduled February dance. We usually emphasize Valentine's Day and President's Day so we hope some of you attended for a sweetheart of a dance and an opportunity to reflect on our country's past presidents, especially Washington and Lincoln.

Our club met recently to discuss whether to continue with lessons. We need to have enough students and angels who will be able to make a commitment for the session. Unfortunately our numbers have been down, so we will re-evaluate whether we will be offering more classes at this time.

Our club president has been in the hospital. Decisions need to be made regarding how to proceed with his treatment. We wish John well and a favorable outcome. Jodee

March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:15
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Sandy Harris
Cuer: Jackie Gale

Portland Area Council - Link
Snowed out – no meeting
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
7:30
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Delegate: Jim Schira
March 31 (5th Fri)
Fifth Friday Dance Party
8:00 AM
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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Bachelor N Bachelorettes - Link
Construction has officially started on our new bathrooms. It won’t be long until us ladies get to use the hot tub and sauna the guys have long claimed they have in their bathroom. The club Director of Construction, Jack Hammer, says that the guys will be relegated to an outhouse in back, with the effluent flowing down to I-5. How exciting! We can hardly wait!

Flory Flounce

March 1 (1st Wed)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Tami Helms
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March 8 (2nd Wed)
Halloween in March
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jim Hattrick
March 15 (3rd Wed)
St. Patrick's Day Dance
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Tami Helms
March 22 (4th Wed)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Julie Stiers
March 29 (5th Wed)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Tami Helms
Buzzin Bees - Link
Greeting from the Buzzin Bees. We hope this finds you doing well and surviving the winter. I didn't get to attend mid-winter this year but I have heard so many positive comments that we want to give kudos to the organizers.

February was a fun month with our pie eating contest. The winner for 2017 is Anthony Egon from the Floor Dusters. We had planned have our new dancer class graduate on February 12th but we had to cancel several classes due to snow, super bowl and midwinter so we are looking towards mid-March.

We have started the search for a new Cuer now that Debbie Combs has retired. We welcome Doug hatch as our cuer on 3/4 and Julie Stiers on 3/18. The theme for our 3/18 dance is "Flying high" and we will decorate with Kites and have Irish Sundays for the break. Looking ahead to April, we are hot and heavy into the planning mode for our 59th anniversary. We will be celebrating the anniversary at our April 13th dance and Patty Herman will be our cuer. We are excited to have Roger Putzler join K.C. Curtis to do the calling that night. Plan to join us.

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 pre rounds 8:00 squares
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: K.C. Curtis
Cuer: Debbie Combs
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 pre rounds 8:00 squares
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: K.C. Curtis
Cuer: Debbie Combs
Chaps & Petticoats - Link
No club news received.
March 3 (1st Fri)

7:30 Pre Plus 8:00 MS
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Julie Stiers
March 17 (3rd Fri)

7:30 Pre Rounds 8:00 MS
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lonnie Sycks
Country Cut-Ups - Link
Our club had a bountiful turnout for the Mid-Winter Festival in Albany. Some of our nearly graduated mainstream students showed up and got some good floor time. We enjoyed a club dinner at Lum Yuen's Chinese restaurant.

We are planning to start another Mainstream Class March 2nd, on the heels of graduating about a dozen new students at the end of February. We want them to come back as angels and solidify their skills and get a new crop of dancers started. Scott Zinser will be teaching and we will continue to meet on Thursday nights at the Boring Barn from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

We are gearing up for our Annual Barn Sale on April 7th and 8th. We are accepting donations now. Doing some spring cleaning and don’t want to do a garage sale? Give us a call.

It has been fun visiting clubs who dance on the 3rd Saturday since we changed our schedule. We visited the Happy Hoppers in January, and the Oaky Doaks in February. We will be going to the Valley Squares in Aloha this month. We will be holding elections in March at our General Meeting. This past year has gone by quickly!

Keep on dancing!

Beverly De La Bruere

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00pm PreRounds, 7:30-10:30 Mainstream (3rd Tip Plus)
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00pm Plus, 7:30-10:30 mainstream
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
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March 26 (4th Sun)
Murder Mystery and Dance
Murder Mystery and Mainstream Dance, 2pm to 5pm
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
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Floordusters - Link
No club news received.
March 6 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
South Clackamas Community Church, Canby
Caller: Tim Kane
Cuer: Anthony Egan, CALLER/INST.
March 13 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
South Clackamas Community Church, Canby
Caller: Tim Kane
Cuer: Anthony Egan, CALLER/INST.
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
South Clackamas Community Church, Canby
Caller: Tim Kane
Cuer: Anthony Egan, CALLER/INST.
March 27 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
South Clackamas Community Church, Canby
Caller: Tim Kane
Cuer: Anthony Egan, CALLER/INST.
Happy Hoppers - Link
The HAPPY HOPPERS have had a great Winter, but it's time to think about Spring. The Vernal Equinox happens in March! The days are getting longer and the gardeners are getting itchy trowel-fingers. We might not all be "Spring Chickens", but we know a good thing when we see it.

Our teacher, Jim Hattrick, is well known as a premier educator. Square dance lessons for new beginners will start on Monday, March 6th at the Clark County Square Dance Center. We work hard to make our education program a comfortable environment for students. Many of our club members volunteer as "Angels" to help make it an easy and productive experience. Every Monday, Plus lessons will be given at 6:30, Basic lessons start at 7:30, and Mainstream lessons are available at 9:00. We are committed to serving both beginners and continuing students with our lesson format.

We will have our regular Plus dances on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Clark County Square Dance Center, with our club caller/cuer, Jim Hattrick. For March, it's the 4th and the 18th. The 4th is our annual "Irish Potato Dance". Baked potatoes for everybody, with all the toppings! Pre-rounds start at 7:30, with squares at 8:00.

Marc Kahn

March 4 (1st Sat)
St. Patrick's Day Dance
7:30 to 10:30 PM
Clark County Square Dance Center, Vancouver
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jim Hattrick
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 to 10:30 PM
Clark County Square Dance Center, Vancouver
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jim Hattrick
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Heads to the Center - Link
No club news received.
March 2 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
March 9 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
March 16 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
March 23 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
March 30 (5th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Oaky Doaks - Link
It finally looks like Winter is going to start being nice to the Oaky Doaks. January saw it take our first Saturday dance, “King of the Road”, and several of our No Experience Dances away from us. But it did show some kindness towards the end of the month by allowing us to get together to see what our fellow dancers wear when they are in the comfort of their homes at night and getting ready for bed. Our third Saturday dance, the Pajama Dance, went off without a problem.

Winter even allowed us to go to Albany for the Mid-winter festival and dance to the Mike Seastrom and Hunter Keller as well as several of our caller friends such as our own Mike Halley. Those who enjoy the round dance were entertained by the cuing of Sharon and Casey Parker plus our cuer friends such as the Oaky Doaks’ cuer Helen Halley.

Even though Winter started February by denying us once again another No Experience Dance night he did show his soft side for animals by letting us hold our “Reigning Cats and Dogs” dance where we got together to support the AniMeals program with donations of cat and dog food. This year’s “winner” for the most pounds of donated food was once again the cats.

At the time of this writing we are looking to finally having a No Experience Dance and the chance to start the lessons following. As well as our Valentine’s Dance on the third Saturday of February, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”.

Even though March comes in like a lion, we are confident that it will allow us to meet for our Thursday night lessons, our “FIESTA” dinner and dance on Saturday, March 4th, and the “Irish Spring” dance on Saturday, March 18th, because what would the month be if we didn’t “Add a little Irish to our Game”.

So come join us as we shake off the Winter blues and put on our Spring greens.

See you on the dance floor.

March 4 (1st Sat)
Feista! Dinner and Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:30- 10:00 Mainstream
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Mike Halley
Cuer: Helen Halley
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Irish Spring Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:30- 10:00 Mainstream
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Mike Halley
Cuer: Helen Halley
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River City Dancers - Link
As I write, the dreary month of February, 2017, has arrived, and with it, a much anticipated and dreaded change for River City Dancers: the retirement of our caller couple, Les and Paula Seeley.

Knowing Les for so long, as I do, I anticipate that his retirement will be of a semi state, because he is the kind of guy who is always doing a project of some kind, and I am sure he will be invited to guest call in their new home state of Arizona, and that’s OK, because we want them to continue with a good life, and return healthy and happy to guest call around the “frozen” tundra of the north as he has promised, here at River City.

River City Dancers will be facing some big changes, but I’m sure that our President Couple, Larry and Penny Crow and their Board, along with our membership, the future will continue to be bright. I plan to have news about our changes in next month’s report. In the meantime, Renee’ Rudd has graciously offered to teach “make-up” lessons for the four days that have been missed during our ice and snow cancelled Sundays.

A couple of other changes that we sadly face are the loss of two of our beloved couples for multiple reasons: they are Jim and Nita Jenkins; plus Julius Smith and his partner, Phyllis Baldwin.

We tremendously enjoyed our New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Dance, headed by Nancy and Keith Day, Barbara and David Schmidt; and catered byTop of the Hill Restaurant, located south of Canby.

River City Dancers all enjoyed MidWinter Festival in Albany at the end of January. We appreciate the hard work, dedication, and talent of those who put it on. Thank You!

Now for a couple of “grumbles” on my part.

1.) Parking at MidWinter was awful, particularly Saturday evening. No doubt we had to walk a good half mile in the dark, in the rain, and on the gravel, because the lot was so full, I would say primarily because of the “Monster Truck” rally that same night. We noted that many of the presumed attendees also drove monster, beautiful pickups, where a single truck occupied two or three spaces. Possibly they don’t trust their fellows to respect their door spaces. In any case, if this happens again, I suggest that Linn County recruit or hire a “parker” so parking will not be so wasteful, or schedule the Monster Trucks or other such popular events at another time.

2.) Rocky and I just came home from the third dance with an empty parking lot that had been cancelled at the last minute this last month, including our own dance. Of course, we were all dressed up, etc. I’m not criticizing the cancellation itself, because good sense and caution prevailed and I’m good with that. In these days of superb communication, however, I believe we need to establish a better mechanism for last minute, immediate communication, because the situations can so numerous; everything from snow to excessive heat to caller illness to broken pipes or furnaces. I am thinking perhaps a Facebook page, coded so hackers cannot access it, that club officers could post such non-events the very latest. I personally know email is not a good option, as I am one of those people who get dozens every day and often don’t have much time to scroll through a bunch of junk before we leave.

Grumble! Grumble! There, I’ve said it all. Thanks all, for listening.

With that, many hugs! Hope to see you soon in a square!

Nancy Thornton

March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:45 Plus, 7:15 pre-rounds, 7:30 to 10:30 pm Mainstream
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Tami Helms
March 18 (3rd Sat)
50's Dance
6:45 Plus, 7:15 pre-rounds, 7:30 to 10:30 pm Mainstream
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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Rosetown Ramblers - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Alternate Mainstream and Plus, 7:30 to 9:30
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Ian Craig
Silver Stars - Link
No club news received.
March 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds 7:30 Plus 8:00 - 9:30 PM Mainstream
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: Darrel Kalmbach
Cuer: Dorothy Lowder
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Tumbleweeds - Link
As I sit here typing this. we are having another ice storm. Again our dance had to be cancelled. Surely by the time you read this , there will be no more snow/ice storms.

It was fantastic that the Winter Festival had good weather. The club members that went had a great time.

March 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
11:00-2:00 PM
Odd Fellows Hall, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms/Doug Hatch
March 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
11:00-2:00 PM
Odd Fellows Hall, Milwaukie
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Ken Pratt
March 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
11:00-2:00 PM
Odd Fellows Hall, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms/Doug Hatch
March 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
11:00-2:00 PM
Odd Fellows Hall, Milwaukie
Caller: Mike Halley
Cuer: Frances Herigstad
March 31 (5th Fri)
Regular Dance
11:00-2:00 PM
Odd Fellows Hall, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms/Doug Hatch

Rogue-Sis-Q Council
No council news received.
March 6 (1st Mon)
Meeting
4:30pm
Denny's Restaurant, Medford
Delegate: Lorri McIntosh
Charlie Brown Squares - Link
The Charlie's started a new beginner class in January. We currently have about 7 new students. Our September class is going strong with 7 students and they should be graduating in the next month or two. We had a couple from the September class attend Mid-Winter and they had an absolutely wonderful time; as did everyone else that attended. What fun!! Thank you to the Committee!!

We had a good time at our 1st Saturday dance in February with about 3 squares in attendance. We are getting ready for a wonderful time Saturday February 18 at our Dance Down The Red Carpet Dance with special guest cuer Mark McDonald. Promises to be lots of fun.

March 4 is our March Away The Blue MS/Plus dance with Ray calling and Mary Nutt cueing. March 18th is our Awkward Moments Plus/A1 Dance. Ray is out of town, so we have Wayne Weaver to help us through those awkward moments; as well as Bob Dingman providing the rounds.

The Boatnik Committee is hard at work planning for the Festival Memorial Weekend; be sure to get your ribbon before the price goes up May 1st. This is a wonderful weekend full of fun and laughter. We have Hunter Keller on squares and Randy Lewis on rounds. You don't want to miss the party. You can buy ribbons online at http://www.charliebrownsquares.com/Dance_Boatnik.php.

On another note, the Charlie's are looking for their banners and want to come to your dance to get them back. If you have one of our banners; please let us know!!! Contact one of the officers to let us know!!!

I hope the weather finally is straightening out and no more dances are cancelled!!

Here's to a great spring of dancing and friendship.

See you in a square!!

March 4 (1st Sat)
March Away The Blues
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Ray Holmes
Cuer: Mary Nutt
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Awkward Moments Dance
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Wayne Weaver
Cuer: Bob Dingman
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Circle-N-Square - Link
No club news received.
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
8:00 PM
Greenhorn Grange, Yreka
Caller: Dean Black
Rogue Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30-10:00
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Ray Holmes
Cuer: Mary Nutt
March 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30-10:00
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Ray Holmes
Cuer: Mary Nutt
Star Promenaders - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
pre-rounds 7:30
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Wayne Weaver
Cuer: Bob Dingman
March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
pre-rounds 7:30
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Wayne Weaver
Cuer: Bob Dingman

South Coast Council - Link
No council news received.
Beachcombers - Link
No club news received.
March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
3 PM to 6 PM Oct-april 7-10 PM May-Sept
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
3 PM to 6 PM Oct-april 7-10 PM May-Sept
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
3 PM to 6 PM Oct-april 7-10 PM May-Sept
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston
March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
3 PM to 6 PM Oct-april 7-10 PM May-Sept
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston
Crook County Mavericks - Link
No club news received.
March 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-9:00 PM Phase II-IV
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Cuer: Dave Cooper
Saints-N-Aints - Link
No club news received.
March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Sherm Welch
Cuer: Donna Hiserote
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Sherm Welch
Cuer: Donna Hiserote
Sets In Order - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
Coquille Community Building, Coquille
Caller: Coleeta Quigley
Cuer: Denise Harris

Tualatin Valley Council - Link
Each year the Tualatin Valley Council holds a Presidents Appreciation Potluck to recognize current and past club presidents as well as to present a special award to persons who have made significant contributions in our dance community. This "TVC Recognition Award" was presented to Nan Overall. As a member of the Eager Beavers, Hoedowners, and Sunset Promenaders, Nan has been a loyal member attending all dances, lessons, and club meetings. She has affectionately earned the nickname of "The Cake Lady". She was recognized for her commitment to and leadership of the square dance community. Nan displays a true desire to get people dancing. Her persistence in rounding up people to complete squares is attested to by all who know her. With a standing ovation she was presented an engraved plaque and gold bars by Dale Brabham, Council President.

The next Council event will be "Sunday Afternoon Delight", dance on March 5th at the Sunset Presbyterian Church from 2:00 to 4:30. Gary Shoemake will be calling and Yvonne Clendenin cueing. Gary is a popular International Caller and this will be a very special treat for us. See the flyer below or on the Federation Facebook page. The Sunset Presbyterian Church is located west of Sunset High School at 14986 NW Cornell Rd Beaverton, OR 97229. Use the East entrance and parking lot.

Ferrous Steinka

March 5 (1st Sun)
Sundary Afternoon Delight
Special dance with Gary Shoemake, International Caller
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Gary Shoemake
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin
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March 27 (4th Mon)
Meeting
7:00
Old Spaghetti Factory, Hillsboro
Delegate: Dale Brabham
Columbia River Dancers - Link
The Columbia River Dancers have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that we were dark for the month of January except for two weeks of lessons. Snow and bad weather kept us dark on the 14th and Mid-Winter was the fourth weekend. I hear a great time was had by all who trekked to Albany.

The other bit of bad news was that the Hazel Dell Grange ended up with two feet of water in the basement when the snow melted so anyone going downstairs for treats would have had to wear waders.

It was bad news that my wife and I had to stay home from Mid-Winter this year. The good news is my wife received her new hip on the January 30th. She is looking forward to dancing again soon. She said it could not come soon enough.

More good news is that we are more or less back to normal. Our classes are progressing fast, thanks to all of the angels who are there every Tuesday to guide the newbies through the calls. A new class starts on the first Tuesday evening each month.

The other good news is we are getting ready to celebrate our 2nd anniversary in March. Adam Christman is coming over from Spokane to do the calling that evening so be sure to mark March 11th on your calendar. Remember that we dance plus from 7 to 8 and mainstream from 8 on. Our goal is to make sure everyone who attends gets to dance; therefore, we encourage singles to attend as well as couples.

See you in a square.

Nick Johnson

March 11 (2nd Sat)
2nd Anniversary Dance!
7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: Adam Christman
Cuer: Adam Christman
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March 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream
Hazel Dell Grange, Vancouver
Caller: Jim Hattrick 4th Saturdays
Cuer: Jim Hattrick 4th Saturdays
Eager Beavers - Link
We were off to a good start this New Year dancing on January 2nd at the Aloha Grange. Then Mother Nature took over and dumped snow everywhere which cancelled out the next two Mondays. On the forth Monday we had a big crowd of dancers and visitors making sure they had not forgotten everything. We also had cookie day and you know how food attracts. Technically it is our monthly meeting but we all call it cookie day.

MidWinter Festival was enjoyed by a total of 34 Eager Beavers members including our club callers. Festival featured callers Mike Seastrom and Hunter Keller were excellent as were the cuers, Sharon and Casey Parker. There were some guest callers as well as The Crew who filled the Plus hall during their hour. There was a Last Square Standing event which showed we mostly dance for fun, not to execute every call perfectly. Then everyone enjoyed a young dancers choreographed demonstration which was breathtaking.

We are not surprised that one member, who certainly deserves the honor, was awarded the TVC Recognition Award for 2016. Congratulations to Nan Overall for her hard work and support of three different clubs: Eager Beavers, Hoedowners, and Sunset Promenaders. She faithfully writes, edits, and delivers the Beaver Log to us every Cookie Day. She also keeps track of and recruits members. Then she often brings snacks and goodies to us. She has been a pillar of the club for more years than I have been dancing. I do not know how she does it all.

Our Plus Lessons are continuing. Now is a good time to join in and brush up on your plus. I have danced for years but I find something new to me at the classes. Class time is 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. For $4 you get a good workout.

Daylight Savings time ends on March 12th so move your clock one hour ahead on Saturday night so you are not late for Sunday events and our Monday dance. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th so you can wear your green on the 20th which is also the first day of spring. I will be happy to see spring arrive.

Plan ahead to attend the Eager Beaver Anniversary Dance on Sunday, April 23rd, at the IOOF Hall in Hillsboro.

We dance on most holidays. Even if you have a job, you can join us once in a while. Our three callers keep us on our toes as each week one seems to have some new twist to keep our minds sharp. All plus dancers are invited to dance with us on Monday afternoons, 1:15 to 3:00 p.m., at the Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 NW Cornell Road in Beaverton. Most holidays we dance at Aloha Grange.

Please check for up to date information at www.eagerbeavers.info or OFN website: http://ofn.club.

Rachel Nettleton

March 6 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
1:15 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II Rounds
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin
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March 6 (1st Mon)
Lessons Continue
Lessons Coninue 12:00 to 1:15 PM
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
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March 13 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:15 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II Rounds
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Joyce Hooper
March 20 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:15 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II Rounds
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Jim Hattrick Caller/Cuer
March 27 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
1:15 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II Rounds
Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Joyce Hooper
Hayshakers - Link
Good news for a change. We have had a few people call up and request lessons. On January 25th we had 11 new people show up. We were thrilled. All of them seem to be very interested in the lessons. We’re keeping our fingers crossed.

Hayshakers are now dancing the 1st Friday's from 6:30 pm. Harvey Hunsucker caller & cuer. Dance is at the Pacific Grange, 90475 Hwy 101, Cullaby Lake, at Warrenton, OR. Be sure to call first to make sure we have enough people for a dance. 503.325.8109, 503.861.2726, 503.325.2100. www.hayshakers.org

Sylvia Davis

March 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Guest
Cuer: Guest
March 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
6:30 PM
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Guest
Cuer: Guest
Hoedowners - Link
January made December look positively placid in the weather department. Who could have guessed that more cancellations were coming? On Wednesday, January 11th the Hoedowners were forced to cancel our new dancer class as the metropolitan area roads were covered with snow. Because the main thoroughfares were clear, the Hoedowners planned to hold our annual Black and White Sparkle Ball as scheduled on January 14th but the parking lot at the Aloha Grange was a glazed sheet of ice that no amount of salt or shoveling could improve so we had to cancel again! With most of the snow and ice gone, about 2 squares of Hoedowners invaded the Sunset Promenaders for their Western Dance and chili feed on the 21st. Finally normal weather and schedule returned so we concentrated on getting our new dancers up to speed and ready for Mid-Winter Festival. This year we have a marvelous class; all ages, quick learners, and enthusiastically fun.

January 23rd was the Tualatin Valley Council’s President’s Dinner and much to everyone’s delight our own Nan Overall received the 2016 TVC Recognition Award. We can’t claim all the credit as Nan belongs to Eager Beavers and Sunset Promenaders as well. She’s always ready to dance, always with a smile and, in case you didn’t know, a rabid and aggressive pinochle player. Congratulations Nan.

January 27th thru 29th was the 2017 Shootin’ for the Moon Mid-Winter Festival. This weekend is one of the Hoedowner’s favorites for dancing and social activities. 49 Hoedowners attended part or all of the weekend and I hope I didn’t forget anyone. We kicked off the weekend with dinner Friday night, dancing and a post-party at the Hoedowner Hideaway. Saturday morning the dance floor called our names with side excursions to the Carousal Museum and Hobby Lobby. Saturday evening with dined together again, had a group picture (now that was hard getting everyone in) and another post-function at the Hoedowner Hideaway. It’s a once a year weekend to greet old and new friends, shop a bit and have opportunities to hear our own Daryl and Yvonne Clendenin as well as new callers, new cuers and new music. It was another resounding success and our sincere thanks to the organizing committee.

What’s in the Hoedowner future? On March 11th we’re having our Mr. Potato Head Dance with a baked potato bar to follow. The Potato Head family has spread their wings over the years and has left the modest homburg, mustaches and high heels behind. You can find them decked out in all sorts of outfits; super heroes, mermaids, storm troopers, pirates, moms and dads. We encourage you to come dressed as your favorite Potato Head.

March 25th will be our Spring Fling Dance and aren’t we looking forward to warmer weather, blossoming flowers and blessed sunshine? You bet!

Krystal Laas

March 11 (2nd Sat)
Mr Potato Head Dance w/Potato Bar
7:00-8:00 Plus/Interm. Round;8:00-10:00 Mainstream
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin
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March 25 (4th Sat)
Spring Fling
7:00-8:00 Plus/Interm. Round;8:00-10:00 Mainstream
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Yvonne Clendenin
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Mix N Mingle - Link
Having to cancel two dances in a row due to inclement weather makes writing anything newsy a challenge. The storms did show how important it is to check our website. We will welcome all the canned foods that didn't get delivered because of the closures. People are still hungry.

We could swap stories about how we coped with the storm. (The top of one of my trees fell on the power line without breaking it.) Those with yards can talk about how many yard debris bins it will take to haul away all the downed trees and branches.

Then we can talk about how much fun it is to be back to dancing, which dances we are looking forward to, and what else is going on in our square dance world. Call your friends to join you on a visit to another club, dance to another caller, another cuer. Make up for those dances you missed. Come visit Mix'nMingles. The welcome mat is always out for you.

We are sorry to report that long time member Ben Youngblood lost his wife.

Patty Bonney

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Higher level Rounds 7 pm; Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Higher level Rounds 7 pm; Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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R Square D - Link
Old man winter hit hard in the Northwest region in the New Year and pretty much put a stop to lessons and our Snow Flake frolic dance on January 13th. No frolicking to be found as no one could make it to the dance hall safety and it was cancelled. Many dancers headed to Mid-Winter in Albany and R Square D went dark for the last dance of the month.

Lessons continue each week and we have started a second group for this year, really good turnouts for plus, basic and mainstream alike. Craig Abercrombie is an amazing teacher, he makes learning fun.

Thanks go out to Dick and Sandy Sims for hosting our monthly meeting at the Senior Center on the 16th.

Hopefully come March, the snow and ice will have settled down so we can all get back to dancing. We bring in the month with a St. Patrick’s Dance on the 10th. Come on out and join us with some luck of the Irish, Pot of Gold, Leprechaun magic and music of our guest caller, Adam Christman.

March 25th welcomes spring with a Spring Fling dance. It’s a benefit dance for a local non-profit in the Longview area, The Progress Center. The Center provides early intervention, education, therapy and prevention to young children birth to age 3 with special developmental needs or with risk of developmental delays. It’s very exciting to be able to provide to a local non-profit. Thank You Square Dancers, it’s nice to be able to have fun for a good cause.

For more information about us please visit our website at www.r-square-d.info or friend us on Facebook. Our Caller for R Square D is Craig Abercrombie and our cuer is Lonnie Sycks.

Marie Geisler

March 10 (2nd Fri)
St.Patrick's Dance
7:00-8:00 Plus; 8:00-10:00 MS w/Rounds
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Adam Christman
Cuer: Lonnie Sycks
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March 25 (4th Sat)
Spring Fling
7:00-8:00 Plus; 8:00-10:00 MS w/Rounds
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Renee Ruud
Cuer: Lonnie Sycks
Sunset Promenaders - Link
We are happy to announce that Nan Overall received the Tualatin Valley Council (TVC) award for “Outstanding Achievement” at the TVC Annual Presidents Meeting.

Our March Promenaders Plus dances are on Thursday, March 2nd, and 16th with Darrell Kalmbach calling, and Ken Pratt cueing.

Our Sunset Promenaders mainstream dances are Saturdays March 4th, and 18th with Mike Stout and Ken Pratt calling and cueing and the theme for the dances is “Irish Fling”.

We have changed our times and format a little, now we start the evening with Intermediate Rounds from 7:00 to 7:30, Mainstream Dance 7:30 to 9:30. There will be a Plus Dance tip starting at 9:30.

Our new dancers Mainstream Classes are continuing each Sunday. The classes are closed to new students except for previous dancers wanting to refresh their dancing skills. We want to thank all the Angels for their help in the classes, and also Mike and Julie for the good instruction.

We really enjoy visitors, come visit us some time, we guarantee you a good time. We are located upstairs in the Odd Fellows Hall, 267 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123. We have two great Callers and a great Cuer, too. Nice wood floor, friendly people, good sound, parking on the street or across the street at Premier Community Bank.

Janice Sminia

March 2 (1st Thu)
Plus Dance
Intermediate Rounds 7:00-7:30, Plus Dance 7:30 - 9:30
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Ken Pratt
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March 4 (1st Sat)
Mainstream Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds, 7:30-9:30 Mainstream Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Mike Stout
Cuer: Ken Pratt
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March 16 (3rd Thu)
Plus Dance
Intermediate Rounds 7:00-7:30, Plus Dance 7:30 - 9:30
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Ken Pratt
March 18 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds, 7:30-9:30 Mainstream Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Mike Stout (Mainstream 1st & 3rd Satur
Cuer: Ken Pratt
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March 30 (5th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Ken Pratt
Toe Draggers - Link
Graduation for our new mainstream dancers went well and our new members are attending as many dances as possible, including Mid-Winter in Albany. Way to go!!!

We have been dancing up a storm to keep us warmed up for many outstanding dances. The Toes have had fun visitors and you all bring friendships, smiles and much fun to our dances. Thanks for coming out to support us. Fun times were had at Mid-Winter this year. Thanks to everyone that helped make it a memorable dance weekend.

February 3rd is our Heart and Roses Dance with KC calling and Bev cueing. Our first dance of the month has pre-rounds and our second dance of the month has pre-plus. Our dance on the 17th will be a regular dance. Check our website for everything you need to know. The Toes like to keep everyone on their toes with surprises and variety.

March brings on the luck of the Irish. We’ll be kicking up our heels on March 17th with the Luck of the Irish dance. March 3rd is our regular dance. We love our Kinton Grange and we hope to see you at many of our dances. Bev and KC pick out great songs for us, so there is always a fun variety of music to dance to. See you in a Square!!!!

Pat Olson

March 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 preround, 8:00 MS
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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March 17 (3rd Fri)
Luck of the Irish
7:30 pre-plus, 8:00 MS
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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Tri Squares - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
"St. Patty's Jig" Dance
7:30 PM Rounds; 7:45 PM Plus; 8 PM Mainstream, 4th tip Plus
Tigard Grange, Tigard
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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March 24 (4th Fri)
"Pay It Forward" Dance
7:30 PM Rounds; 7:45 PM Plus; 8 PM Mainstream, 4th tip Plus
Tigard Grange, Tigard
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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Tualatin Timber Squares - Link
Lessons are going quite well! We consistently have 2 squares on the floor. We can always use more guys or those who can dance the men’s part. Come out and join us! Angels dance free.

Please note our dance dates have changed due to inclement weather in the beginning of the year. Our first dance in 2017 is going to be a trifecta of celebrations! Trophy dance! Anniversary Dance! New Dancer dance! We will be hosting this Grand Trophy Dance April 26th! The club with the highest percentage of membership in attendance will win the trophy! Students of other clubs will be counted towards that club’s percentage. Please encourage your new dancers to come out and support our new dancers and see who wins the trophy! Everyone who comes gets to go home with a dangle.

If you would like to be added to the TTS weekly newsletter to keep up on all of the adventures and where the Banner Bandits are hitting next send an email to OregonSquareDance@gmail.com

Janienne Alexander

March 8 (2nd Wed)
Regular Dance
Dark
March 22 (4th Wed)
Regular Dance
Dark
Valley Squares - Link
January's weather kept us iced in and dancing in front of fireplaces or heat registers to stay warm. We had to cancel our 1st Saturday dance and our first set of lessons because of Old Man Winter.

Our Celebrate Diversity Dance called by Janienne Alexander and cued by Connie Clark had five squares of folks itching to dance after the hiatus. Thanks to all of our guests, you brought wonderful energy. We were particularly impressed with new dancers from Toe Draggers & Rosetown Ramblers.

Our lessons, taught by Mark Wheeler, started on January 24th. I arrived late from Jefferson and when I walked in, three squares were dancing.

Please attend our March dances on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Also the first Saturday in April is our Anniversary Dance called by Scott Zinser & cued by Connie Clark.

Patt Hawthorne

March 4 (1st Sat)
Read Across America Dance
Mainstream With Every Third Tip Plus
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Guest Caller - Reneé Ruud
Cuer: Connie Clark
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Lucky Leprechaun Dance
Mainstream With Every Third Tip Plus
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Guest Caller - Janienne Alexander
Cuer: Connie Clark
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Wave Steppers - Link
Free square dance classes continue on the dance floor at the Tillamook Elks lodge, 1907 Third Street in downtown Tillamook. The classes are taught by club caller Joe Wrabek. Waltz classes, taught by veteran cuer Connie Clark, started in mid-February at the Rockaway Beach Community Center.

The Wave Steppers’ first dance of 2017, a St. Patrick’s Day dance, will be Saturday, March 11th on the big dance floor at Garibaldi City Hall, 107 6th Street (at Acacia), with club caller Joe Wrabek and the club’s line dance instructor, Gwen Kiel. (That’s the same weekend as the Championship Crab Races, one of the town’s biggest festivals.)

Joe and Gwen will also be doing the club’s Mother’s Day Dance Saturday, May 13th, the County Fair Dance Saturday, August 12th, and the Fall Dance Saturday, October 14th.

Jim Hattrick will be calling and cueing at the Spring Dance Saturday, April 8; Mike Stout will call the Hawaiian Dance Saturday, June 10th, with Hawaiian dancing by cuer Julie Stout; and Harvey Hunsucker will be caller and cuer at the Beach Dance Saturday, July 8th. The Wave Steppers’ anniversary dance Saturday, September 9th will be an Elvis Dance, with caller Mark Wheeler as Elvis, and cuer Connie Clark.

All the club’s dances are held at Garibaldi City Hall (107 6th Street, at Acacia). About two-thirds of the building’s second floor is a dance floor, built in the 1940s by the Fire Department for the old Firemen’s Balls.

Joe Wrabek

March 11 (2nd Sat)
St. Patrick’s Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Garibaldi City Hall, Garibaldi
Caller: Joe Wrabek
Cuer: Gwen Kiel
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Umpqua Area Council - Link
What a great time we all had at Mid-Winter. A big shout out of thanks goes to the hard work of the committees and all of the helpers that worked behind the scenes to make things run smoothly at the festival. We had a fabulous turn out at our January 21st New Dancer Dance. It was the LAST CHANCE DANCE before Mid-Winter so all of the new dancers had one last chance to get in a little more floor time before we headed to Mid-Winter. We enjoyed the calling of six different callers. Twelve of our twenty students joined us at the dance. They all did a super good job of keeping up with the calls and a big thank you needs to go to Dale R, Chuck S, Phil R, Janienne A, Calob H, and Jean B. for their calling. And of course, a thank you goes to Neil K. for the great round dance tunes. If you are looking for something fun to do the first Saturday in May, our Council will be hosting the next state dance the evening of May 6th. Why not join us for a great evening of fun and dancing? (See the flyer for more info.) It’s a great way to meet the delegates from throughout the state and get to know your executive board. Hope you are able to join us for our Saiss de Mayo dance!

Hope to see you at the Barn,

Rita Schuchard

March 6 (1st Mon)
Meeting
4:30 PM
Garden Valley Mini Mart, Roseburg
Delegate: Frank Schuchard
Buckeroo - Link
What fun we all had the mid-Winter celebration in Albany! It is always so much fun to catch up with friends from all over the state. The Buckeroos had nearly 40 members travel to Albany for the celebration. We had quite a few who were first timers to the event and who plan to attend for many years to come.

We just graduated 20 new students in mainstream and 17 of them have already joined the club and become official “Buckeroos”! We love the energy and enthusiasm our new members bring to our club. Most of them are already helping out as “angels” at our new lessons which began in January. We currently have 10 new students well on their way to mastering mainstream square dancing!

Every year we honor club members who have gone out of their way to support and encourage the love of square dancing. This year Bruce and Laura Knotts were awarded the “Buckeroo of the Year” plaque. They have worked hard organizing our lessons and supporting our new dancers! Thanks for all you do, Bruce and Laura!

Happy dancing,

Robin Faltersack

March 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Rounds 7:00 Squares Plus Tip 7:15, Mainstream 7:30
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Dale Roberson
Cuer: Neil Koozer 1st Saturday
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March 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Rounds 7:00 Squares Plus Tip 7:15, Mainstream 7:30
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Chuck Simpkins
Cuer: Neil Koozer 1st Saturday
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Dancing Friends - Link
No club news received.
March 7 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
6:45 to 9:00pm
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Guest
March 14 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
6:45 to 9:00pm
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Guest
March 21 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
6:45 to 9:00pm
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Guest
March 28 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
6:45 to 9:00pm
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Guest
Timber 8's - Link
No club news received.
March 11 (2nd Sat)
Plus Dance
2nd Saturday, 7:30-10pm, pre-rounds 7pm
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Neil Koozer
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