Oregon Federation News - September 2023

Printed 20 September 2023

President's Corner

My Swan Song

My time as President for the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs is nearing its end. One of the more enjoyable things I was tasked to do is to write this column in the OFN each month. The topics that I chose presented themselves based on the activity within the organization when my deadline was looming.

My intent was to keep the articles upbeat and informative. It is up to you as the reader to determine if I accomplished my goal. We all have our opinions of how things are & how we want them to be. This column was an opportunity to express mine.

So here are some more. I believe that during my time as president we as an organization have made significant progress recovering from a difficult time due to no fault of our own. Even though we have lost clubs, our overall membership is on the increase.

I believe we have a good number of people within our organization that are willing to volunteer their time to get done the things that need to be done. They are willing to set aside their differences long enough to accomplish something for the greater good.

I believe that every organization has its detractors. That was true for me as it will be for others who succeed me. I was fortunate in having a good number of supporters that offered advice and helped me stay the course and that made it easier to accomplish the goals that I set out to accomplish.

I believe that my successor is well equipped to build upon the work that I have accomplished. I have the faith that they will do good things for the organization.

When I started my term, I opened my speech by stating our purpose.

To further the common good and general welfare of the people of its communities and to bring about civic betterment and social improvements in the education, promotion and encouragement of square dancing and its related activities, without regard to race, creed, sex,age, national origin, or religion.

I believe that our purpose as stated is as relevant today as it was when written in 1957. Let’s keep doing the things we need to live up to this purpose.

Thank You all,

Sharing is caring,

Tim Keck President

Editor's Note

We're about to embark on yet another square dance year (which traditionally runs from Septemebr to August), and things are just about back to normal. I'm hearing lots of hopeful reports from clubs starting lessons, and I look forward to gett updates on those lessons when they start.

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Federation Events

Federation Meetings

The next Federation meeting will be hosted by the Emerald Empire, and will be held at the Emerald Square Dance Center in Springfield on September 10, 2023. This is our "turnover" meeting, where the 2023-24 officers will be installed. For information, click on the thumbnail to see the flyer with the schedule.

Mid-Winter

Mid-Winter Festival 2024 is scheduled for January 26-28, 2024, at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany.

Hi everyone. Welcome to August. Can you believe it.... Mid-Winter Festival is 6 short months away. To a planner like me that seems like such a short time. If you are a planner, have you checked out the amazing website? http://midwinterfestival.org There is amazing information on there, cool places to visit, yummy places to eat and of course the most comfortable places to lay your head. If you haven't visited then I suggest you take the time to go explore. The webmaster did such an amazing job. So start your planning and we will look forward to seeing you at the dance festival.

Summer Festival

"Sashay to Salem 2024" will be held at Blanchet Catholic School in Salem on July 12 to 14, 2024. There will be four dance halls, Mainstream, Plus, Advanced and Rounds. More details will be following, since this is just getting started.

Federation Links

Other National Events

The latest news about the National Square Dance Conventions® is located in the National Squares magazine, produced by the NEC. You can find the latest issue here: (http://nsdcnec.com/flipdocs/NatSqOnline/Natsq1120/index.html)

The 2023 USAWest Convention will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 26-29, 2023.

The 73rd National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 26-29, 2024.

The 74th National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana, June 25-28, 2025.

The 75th National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Waco, Texas, June 24-27, 2026.

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:

September 3 -- Wave Steppers
September 11 -- Hoedowners
September 15 -- Willamette Squares
September 19 -- Braids & Braves
September 21 -- Mid-Willamette Council
September 23 -- Lebanon Square Circlers

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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National Dance Day

Dance organizations of all kinds from all across the country will be participating in “National Dance Day” on September 16, and the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs would like to thoroughly embrace this opportunity to shed a light on all things dance while promoting our clubs! Therefore, we are calling all Dancers to participate in some way with the National Dance Day on September 16, 2023. Let’s flood Oregon and Washington with dance demos and community dances to promote our favorite activity: square dancing, round dancing, line dancing and clogging! Work with your clubs and councils to come up with a creative venue to strut your moves on this “groovy” day which celebrates all kinds of dancing. If you need help coming up with new places to dance, here is a list for your consideration:

Community colleges
Private schools
Rural schools
Halftime at a football game
Beaches
Campgrounds
RV parks
Local malls
City centers
American Legion
Elks
VFW
"Flash mob" demo in malls or city centers
Chamber of Commerce Events
Restaurants
Bars
Hop & Heritage Festival (Independence, OR)
Breweries
Wineries
Pendleton Roundup (Pendleton, OR)
Casinos
Oktoberfest (Mt. Angel, Canyon City)
Craft shows
Church bazaars
Other church events

Remember to check with the venue management for permission and for their assistance. Take your lesson information with you to the dances. Contact your local newspaper or TV Station and invite their Features Editor to attend or even participate if you plan to have a time to teach. Once you have determined where you are going to dance, be sure to complete a Notification of Event Form: https://squaredance.gen.or.us/insurance/NotificationOfEvent.php. Let your council delegates know your plans so they can share your dance plans with the OFSRDC during their report at the OFSRDC September 10 meeting. And, most importantly, HAVE FUN!
History of National Dance Day: In 2010, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton started National Dance Day while working with Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator of, “So You Think You Can Dance” and the co-founder of the American Dance Movement. They determined that dance was a creative and artistic outlet that can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle by improving muscle tone, bone density, balance, flexibility, and strength. In 2020, working with the American Heart Association, the National Dance Day was moved to September in an effort to provide new dance contents for their “kids’ health initiative, the Kids’ Heart Challenge encouraging students to participate. Dancing improves mental and physical health and relieves stress while building healthier bodies.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Kathy Roberts, OFSRDC Publicity and Education Coordinator, kathy@4roberts.us. National Dance Day information is from: https://nationaltoday.com/national-dance-day/
Caller Shortage

Hello Oregon Square and Round Dancers,

I’m sure that you’ve noticed the decline in the number of available callers. It reminds me of the situation back in 2003 when I returned and settled back into the Oregon square dance activity. There were several clubs in the area in need of callers. For a few years I ran weekly classes in Square Dance Calling. Some of those that were students in those classes are still calling, teaching, and maintaining clubs.

Okay, this is twenty years later. We are coming out of a pandemic that not only caused the loss of a huge number of dancers in the activity, but callers as well. We’re at a critical point. Yes, we need new dancers worse than we have at any time in the last 50 years. Who’s going to teach them? Callers? What callers? The capable ones are already busy. Look around. How many of the callers that are servicing clubs now going to be here in another 5 years?

Folks, callers are not made in 5 years. They, with the help of very understanding clubs and dancers, in a matter of months can get to the point of maintaining a club while they continue to learn. If you talk to any of my newer callers, they’ll tell you the one thing I say more than anything else is, “Callers call.” The more they call, the more they learn, the more they learn, the more beneficial they are to the clubs and the activity.

What can we do? First, give some of the wannabes that we already have a chance to gain on mic experience. Hire them for guest dances not guest tips. It doesn’t have to be your regular dance night. It can be a special dance for a “Newbie.” If I were a newbie and had an opportunity to show everyone that I have potential, I’d do my best to put together a program that would impress the club. The key word for the club is “potential.” Don’t expect a finished project. Give them a reason to progress. I’ll never forget the first club to hire me as their caller was the Swap and Swing in The Dalles, Oregon. The club teacher (Dick Pentecost) explained that because they were so far from Portland, and could afford so little, that the new callers were their only choice. They knew they’d have to hire new callers. Me? I just wanted to call, and it was worth the 180-mile round trip twice a month to get the experience. I don’t know if I made enough to cover the gas expense, but I was a “club caller.” That was the beginning of what I am now. I think they might have seen some potential in me because I really wasn’t that good.

Currently, we have some caller wannabes in Oregon. We need more. Obviously, everyone that picks up a microphone is not going to develop into a caller, any more than everyone that starts learning to square dance is going to be able to learn all that’s necessary. But they all need to be given a chance.

What can we do? Create new programs for the wannabe callers. If you have a club night and have been hiring guest callers, consider using every other dance to give a newbie a chance to give them some incentive to improve.

It would be in each of the Oregon Federation Councils’ interest to sponsor a special dance monthly, just to give the newbies a chance to call, make mistakes, and try to correct them. If you have a well experienced caller that would be willing, ask them if they would be available to help the newbies with these dances.

Through the pandemic, Jim Hattrick and I ran weekly caller training zoom sessions for newbies. After Jim’s passing, I continued with them. Most of those attending are Oregon new callers. There is only so much that we can do online. Roger Putzler has stepped in to help. These sessions have always been free. If you, or someone you know might be interested in giving it a try, please let me know.

If you are a current newbie, or you think further training might help you as a caller, and would like to be included, let me know. I and Roger are willing to help.

If you’d like to discuss this further, please contact me and together let’s see what we can do to save our activity.

Daryl Clendenin
daryl@clendenin.net

Available Callers & Cuers

You can download this list of callers and cuers who are available and ready to call or cue a dance for you.

Callers:

Daryl Clendenin
14421 SE Jupiter Ct
Milwakie, OR 97267
503-285-7431
daryl@clendenin.net

Anthony Egan
PO Box 765
Oregon City, OR 97045
415-368-2080
anthony.egan1@gmail.com

Mark Wheeler
6728 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
503-709-9651
wheeler4mj@gmail.com

Ian Craig
19598 Goose Lake Dr NE
Aurora, OR 97003
503-858-8547
ian@doplanner.com

Cece & Sarge Glidewell
PO Box 1928
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-892-6646
541-892-2383
sargenceceg@outlook.com

Henna Yauger
14915 SE Brookfield Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-780-1912
doglady2001@rocketmail.com

K.C. Curtis
3835 SW 168th
Portland, OR 97326
503-661-4366
kccaller@comcast.net

Roger Putzler
6213 Nelson Loop SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-979-4273
caller@ifyoudontask.com

Cuers:

Cece & Sarge Glidewell
PO Box 1928
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-892-6646
541-892-2383
sargenceceg@outlook.com

Rikki Lobato
2230 SW Webster Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-295-5270
rikkisrounds73@gmail.com

Oregon Round of the Month

The Mid Willamette Area Council has chosen the September Oregon Round of the Month:

"Lil’ Ol’ Lonesome Dixie Town", Phase II+2 Two-Step (Strolling Vine & Fishtail), choreographed by Chuck & Sandy Weiss. Performed by Billy Currington on the album "Enjoy Yourself".

Download your cue sheet here.

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

Lessons starting in September and October

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.

Albany

Timber Twirlers
IOOF Hall
738 SE 5th
Mainstream
Tuesdays @ 7 to 8:45pm
Contact: Judy 503-991-2161

Aloha

Hoedowners
Aloha Grange #773
3425 S.W. 185th Ave.
Mainstream
Tuesdays, 7-9
Contact: Doug at #503-314-2635

Aurora

Chaps & Petticoats
Maplewood Grange
25480 S. Hwy 99E
Mainstream
Sunday, September 17th 5-7pm (2nd Free Lesson Night)
Contact: Vicki email: lbs@canby.com 503-263-6060

Aurora

Chaps & Petticoats
Maplewood Grange
25480 S. Hwy 99E
Mainstream
Sunday, September 10th 5-7pm (Free Lesson Night)
Contact: Vicki email: lbs@canby.com 503-263-6060

Beaverton

Oak Hills Squares
Oak Hills Community Center
2085 NW 153rd Avenue
Mainstream
Monday 6:30 starting September 11th
Contact: Linda@kitchinonline.com 503-757-5716

Beaverton

Tri Squares
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Mainstream
Sunday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Contact: TriSquares.Info@gmail.com

Beaverton

Tri Squares
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Two-step
Sunday 2pm - 3:15pm
Contact: TriSquares.Info@gmail.com

Bend

High Desert Dancers
Pine Forest Grange
63214 Boyd Acres Rd
Mainstream
6:30-8:30 pm Mondays & Thursdays
Contact: Kay Bithell, 541-382-7014

Boring

Country Cut-Ups
Boring Barn
13987 SE Richey Rd.
Mainstream
Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30pm
Contact: Robert Lumsden 503-791-7779

Boring

Country Cut-Ups
Boring Barn
13987 SE Richey Rd.
Two-step
Sundays, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Contact: Robert Lumsden 503-791-7779

Corvallis

Corvallis Squares
Corvallis Community Center (former Senio
2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Mainstream
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Jaga Giebultowicz 541 745 8181

Grants Pass

Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
Mainstream
SSD Class: Tuesday 6:30pm starting 9/12/2023
Contact: Carla Simpkins 541-218-2539

Grants Pass

Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
Plus
Thursdays starting 9/14/23(update)
Contact: Carla 541-218-2539

Hillsboro

Sunset Promenaders
I.O.O.F. Hall
267 E. Main St.
Waltz
Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Contact: 503 640 3383

Kelso

R Square D
Kelso Senior Center
106 NW 8th Ave.
Plus
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Contact: Chris Poole

Kelso

R Square D
Kelso Senior Center
106 NW 8th Ave.
Mainstream
Wednesday 7:30 PM
Contact: Chris Poole

Kelso

R Square D
Kelso Senior Center
106 NW 8th Ave.
Waltz
Tuesday 6:30 PM
Contact: Chris Poole

Lebanon

Lebanon Square Circlers
Lebanon Senior Center
80 Tangent Street
Two-step
(Starting Sept 17) Sundays 5:00pm—6:15pm
Contact: 503-960-8880 or eyecuearound@gmail.com

Lebanon

Lebanon Square Circlers
Lebanon Senior Center
80 Tangent Street
Mainstream
(Starting Sept 17) Sundays 6:30pm—8:00pm
Contact: 503-838-5113 or 541-401-9780

McMinnville

Braids & Braves
McMinnville Grange
1700 Old Sheridan Rd.
Mainstream
Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m., Sept 10
Contact: Jennie Ramer 971-237-4711

Medford

Star Promenaders
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center
3377 Table Rock Rd
Plus
Thursdays 630-830 starting September 14, 2023
Contact: Frances @ 541-890-6237

Medford

Star Promenaders
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center
3377 Table Rock Rd
Mainstream
Mondays 630-830 September 11, 2023
Contact: Frances @ 541-890-6237

Milwaukie

River City Dancers
Milwaukie Community Club
10666 SE 42nd Ave
Mainstream
Sunday, 5:30 to 7 pm
Contact: RCDPresident@gmail.com

Oregon City

Bachelor N Bachelorettes
Abernethy Grange
15745 S. Harley Ave.
Mainstream
Wednesday, Sept. 13 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Contact: Bev: 971-506-8528 Melissa: 360-904-7419

Portland

River City Dancers
Milwaukie Community Club
10666 SE 42nd Ave
Mainstream
Sundays 5:30---7pm
Contact: http//www.rivercitydancers.net

Portland

Rosetown Ramblers
Brigeport United Church of Christ
621 NE 76th Ave.
SSD
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm starting Sept. 13, 2023
Contact: rtramblers@gmail.com

Roseburg

Buckeroo
Buckeroo Barn
5051 NE Stephens St
Plus
3:30 to 4:30pm, weekly on Sunday afternoon
Contact: Buckersquaredance@gmail.com

Roseburg

Buckeroo
Buckeroo Barn
5051 NE Stephens St
Mainstream
1:30 to 3:30pm, weekly on Sunday afternoon
Contact: buckeroosquaredance@gmail.com

Roseburg

Dancing Friends
Buckeroo Barn
5051 NE Stephens St
Jive
Monday, 6:30-8:00p
Contact: Neil Koozer

Roseburg

Dancing Friends
Buckeroo Barn
5051 NE Stephens St
Foxtrot
Tuesday, 6:30-8:00p
Contact: Rod Skinner

Salem

Independence Wagon Wheelers
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Mainstream
Sundays at 6 PM starting 9/17/2023
Contact: Terry McCarty

Salem

ReVuN'Q
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Cha
Thursdays 7:40 p.m.
Contact: Marilyn Schmit, 503-508-0539

Salem

ReVuN'Q
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Two-step
Sunday 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Contact: Marilyn Schmit, 503-508-0539

Salem

Salem Swingin' Stars
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Plus
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM (Starts September 13, 2023)
Contact: 503-884-0158

Salem

Salem Swingin' Stars
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Mainstream
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM (Starts September 13, 2023)
Contact: 503-385-5925

Silverton

Silver City Squares
Waldo Hills Community Club
1267 Cascade Highway
Two-step
Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Contact: Karyn Buchheit 503-873-5241

Vancouver, WA

Buzzin Bees
Points West II
128 NW 95th Cir
Mainstream

Contact: Carol Zelmer 360-695-1467

New Dancer Jamborees

October 7 (1st Sat)
Charlie Brown Squares
Cartober: Slip The Clutch Community Danc
See Flyer *Community Dance* Open to ALL!
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: J Domis
Cuer: None
View Flyer

November 19 (3rd Sun)
Chaps & Petticoats
Turkey Trot Dance
Turkey Dinner 5:30
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Dave Cooper
View Flyer

November 25 (4th Sat)
Silver City Squares
New Dancer Dance/Ham Dinner Dance
New Dancer Dance at floor level. Ham dinner served at 6:30 p
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer

December 10 (2nd Sun)
Country Cut-Ups
New Dancer Jamboree
2:00pm - 4:30pm New Dancer Jamboree
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: None
View Flyer

January 7 (1st Sun)
Lebanon Square Circlers
New Dancers Dance
2:30-5:00 PM Mainstream/Social
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer

Special Dances

September 2 (1st Sat)
Beachcombers
Battle Rock Weekend
7:00 pre-rounds 7:30 mainstream
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Dave Cooper
View Flyer

September 13 (2nd Wed)
Charlie Brown Squares
Mexican Hat Dance
Advanced 6pm/Pre Rounds 7pm Floor Level 730-930pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Guest Scott Pearce (Folsom, CA)
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

September 22 (4th Fri)
Tri Squares
Anniversary Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley and KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
7:00 Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th

September 30 (5th Sat)
Tualatin Valley Council
5th Saturday Hahn Barn Dance TVC Counci
Picnic 4:00 pm, Mainstream & Rounds 5:00 - 7:30pm
Hahn Barn, Banks
Caller: Mark Wheeler Caller/MC
Cuer: Lane Clem Cuer/MC
View Flyer

October 6 (1st Fri)
Red Rock Squares
Harvest Dance
We're welcoming fall with great dancing, Boston Cream Cake &
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
View Flyer

October 6 (1st Fri)
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws
Country Fever Dance/Campout Weekend
See Attached Flyer for details - October 6-7-8 2023 Location
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Jim Steele (Great Caller since 1961)
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer

October 7 (1st Sat)
Country Cut-Ups
Anniversary Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
View Flyer
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00

October 7 (1st Sat)
Sunset Promenaders
38th Anniversary Dance
Lasagna Dinner @ 6, 7 to 9:30 Mainstream
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

October 14 (2nd Sat)
R Square D
Fall Festival
7:30-8:00 Pre-Rounds; 8:00-10:00 Mainstream & Rounds
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie & Adam Christman
Cuer: Susan Healea
View Flyer

October 20 (3rd Fri)
Klamath Country Squares
Potato Festival
Friday Night Dance
Knights of Columbus, Klamath Falls
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Dave Cooper
View Flyer

October 22 (4th Sun)
Country Cut-Ups
70's Birthday Bash
Robert Lumsden & Melissa James Birthday Party 2-5pm
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

October 27 (4th Fri)
Sunset Promenaders
Seaside Sashay Square Dance Festival
Hayshakers & Sunset Promenaders Hosting
Seaside Convention Center, Seaside
Caller: Greg Weber & Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Debbie Taylor
View Flyer

November 2 (1st Thu)
Sunset Promenaders
9th Plus Dance Anniversary
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Plus Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

December 16 (3rd Sat)
Charlie Brown Squares
56th Birthday Dance
See flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Buddy Weaver
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

February 4 (1st Sun)
Lebanon Square Circlers
75th Birthday Dance
2:00 PM
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer

April 12 (2nd Fri)
Rogue-Sis-Q Council
58th Pear Blossom SD Festival
See Flyer - 3 Day Event 4/12-4/14
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Tim Pepper (Caller Change 8/2023)
Cuer: MaryAnn Callahan
View Flyer

April 20 (3rd Sat)
Lebanon Square Circlers
Camp Koinonia
7:00 PM
Camp Koinonia, Sweet Home
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer

May 10 (2nd Fri)
Country Cut-Ups
2nd Annual Spring Fling
7:00-10:00PM Mainstream
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Andy Allemao
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

May 24 (4th Fri)
Charlie Brown Squares
Annual Boatnik Festival(3 days)
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: David Mee
Cuer: Dawn Mee
View Flyer

June 1 (1st Sat)
Lebanon Square Circlers
Strawberry Festival
6:00 Spaghetti Feed; 7:00 Line Dance; 7:30 Pre-Rounds; 8:00
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer

July 24 (4th Wed)
Star Promenaders
51st Diamond Lake Festival
See Flyer - July 24-27th 2024
Diamond Lake, Diamond Lake
Caller: Michael Kellogg
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

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Eager Beavers on July 31 and the Steinka's 60th wedding anniversary!

Councils & Clubs

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Blue Mountains Council
Central Oregon Council
Emerald Empire Council
Interstate Highlanders
Mid-Willamette Council
Portland Area Council
Rogue-Sis-Q Council
South Coast Council
Tualatin Valley Council
Umpqua Area Council

September 18 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May

September 30 (5th Sat)
Fall Fest
Dance, 7:30 pm Pre-Rounds, 8:00 pm Mainstream
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Ian Craig as MC
Cuer: Mark McDonald as MC
View Flyer

Braids & Braves

No club news received.

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30PM
McMinnville Grange, McMinnville
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Sandra Pinion

7:00 - 9:30PM

Capitol Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link

No club news received.

September 17 (3rd Sun)
Meeting
September, November, February, May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Delegate: N/A

September, November, February, May

Cherry City Cloggers - Link

No club news received.

September 5 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

4:00p - 8:00pm

September 12 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

4:00p - 8:00pm

September 19 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

4:00p - 8:00pm

September 26 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

4:00p - 8:00pm

Corvallis Squares - Link

Corvallis Squares will soon start dancing again by kicking off the dance season on Sept. 9. Our fall lessons will be taught by Bruce Lowther and Judy Russell. We will hold a free introduction-to-square dance on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m.; then our lessons will be on Thursdays starting Sept. 21, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The location is the Corvallis Community Center (formerly the Senior Center), which has been remodeled and is such a nice facility. There is good parking on site.

We wish everyone a good wrap-up to your summers, and all the best as we launch into fall activities.

Karen

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Welcome back dance
First Fall Dance: Banana splits will be served.
Caller: Sandy Harris
Cuer: Sandy Harris
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September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
First Congregational Church, Corvallis
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers

7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus

Golden Squares

No club news received.

Independence Wagon Wheelers - Link

The club was dark in August due to the Polk County Fair being held in our dance hall, but our annual meeting was held on August 5, and we voted on a new club caller and club cuer. However, we can’t reveal the names until after the contracts have been signed. We also voted to move our dances to the Salem Square Dance Center after being at Polk County Fairgrounds for over two decades. A flyer will be made to let you know when the new caller will be doing lessons. This will be a big transition period and moving things from one place to another. Send some good vibes to us as we change things around.

Our new officers will have a meeting in September and visitations will be scheduled after that meeting. Look for the “wheels” to show up in your doorway.

Marilyn Schmit

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano

7:00-10:00PM

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
View Flyer
7:00-10:00PM

Lebanon Square Circlers - Link

No club news received.

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 8 (2nd Fri)
Plus Dance
Alliance Plus
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
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September 16 (3rd Sat)
Welcome Back/Root Beer Float
7:30pm Pre-Rounds, 8:00pm Mainstream, 10:15pm Plus
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
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7:30pm Pre-Rounds, 8:00pm Mainstream, 10:15pm Plus

ORDTA - Link

No club news received.

ReVuN'Q

July has come and gone with the club going dark twice for lack of dancers to make the evening worthwhile. August was off to a good start with a visitor from Arizona and a couple from Prineville. It is so nice to have visitors.

We had a meeting, and we had a request for fall lessons from the youth from Silver City Squares. They would like Cha and we took their request under advisement. We put together a schedule, gave them the time frame, and have posted it for a tentative start date on September 14. 6:30-7:00 p.m. is Slow Two-Step review, 7:00-7:40 p.m. is phase 3-4 dancing, 7:40-8:25 is Cha class, and 8:25-9:15 is phase 3-4 dancing. We really want this to work. The Cha lessons will be a new-to-them rhythm for the youth, and they are eager to learn. A flyer is located elsewhere in this issue of the OFN.

For the rest of August, we will dance various rhythms and keep up our knowledge of the steps. It seems like I learn something and forget it next time it shows up in a dance.

Marilyn

September 7 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.

September 10 (2nd Sun)
Two Step Lessons
Phase 2 two step lessons
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Mark McDonald/Marilyn Schmit
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September 14 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis
View Flyer
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.

September 21 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.

September 28 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.

Salem Swingin' Stars

WOW...Can you believe it is already the middle of August? We have had so much fun dancing through the Summer months. There have been visitors from Montana, California, Washington and of course our own beloved Oregon.

Our first Friday dance in August had FIVE SQUARES on the floor for our ½ hour of Plus. And there were still four squares for the Final Plus tip at the end of the evening.

We are gearing up for our Fall lessons which begin on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm for Mainstream and 8:00 pm for Plus. Flyers are uploaded to the OFN. Mark you calendars for our Annual Corn & Cluck Dance on September 15. There will be a chicken and corn meal followed by lots of dancing, chicken races and prizes. We have three dances in the month of September. So come join us on the first, third and fifth (Plus) Fridays. See you on the dance Floor.

Sheila Machado

September 1 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis

7:00-10:30

September 15 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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7:00-10:30

September 29 (5th Fri)
PLUS Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis

7:00-10:30

Silver City Squares

Our new club cuer is Mark McDonald. Come out and join us to dance to him and Ian Craig. We are dancing through the summer - casual attire is fine.

We have participated in four parades over the summer. The number of club members varied for each parade.

We will be doing lessons starting in September - both Mainstream and 2-Step. Contact Karyn for more information at buchheitfarmkm@gmail.com

Petrina Buchheit

September 8 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Julia Buchheit

7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

September 23 (4th Sat)
Root Beer Float Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Ian Craig
Cuer: Mark McDonald
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7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Timber Twirlers - Link

No club news received.

September 1 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 15 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark

Willamette Squares

No club news received.

September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
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7:00 - 9:30

September 18 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove

Monthly Meeting

September 29 (5th Fri)
PAC 5th Friday Dance - Apples Abound
PreRounds 7:30/Mainstream 8:00
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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September 29 (5th Fri)
Apple dance
7:30 pre rounds Mainstream 8pm
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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Bachelor N Bachelorettes - Link

BnBs are having a 5th Wednesday dance at Abernathy Grange on August 30. Our caller will be Terry Halley, and our cuer will be Tami Helms. The Grange address is 15745 S Harley Ave. In Oregon City.

Our tradition is to have a back to school dance at the first dance in September. We collect school supplies to donate to needy students. This year our donated supplies will be given to the Bloom'n Boutique. This nonprofit provides school supplies, new clothing, and bedding to referred children from ages newborn through high school. It serves all of Clackamas County.

Our September 6 dance will be called by Darrell Kalmbach, and our September 20 dance will be called by KC Curtis. Both dances will be cued by Tami Helms.

BnBs will be starting lessons on Wednesday September 13. Beginner through Mainstream Level. Lessons are scheduled from 6:15-7:15 at Abernathy Grange. Angels needed. All dancers welcome.

Our regular dance night pre-rounds start at 7:30, with Mainstream from 8 until break at 9:30. Then one plus tip after break. We'd love to see you there.

Kathy Polley, Secretary

September 6 (1st Wed)
Back to School
Pre-rounds 7:30, Mainstream 7:30, 1Plus tip after announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 20 (3rd Wed)
Regular Dance
Pre-rounds 7:30, Mainstream 7:30, 1Plus tip after announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: K.C. Curtis
Cuer: Tami Helms
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Buzzin Bees

No club news received.

September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
mainstream
Messiah Lutheran Church, Vancouver
Caller: K.C. Curtis
Cuer: Guest

mainstream

Chaps & Petticoats - Link

No club news received.

September 1 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 15 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 Rounds 8:00 Mainstream
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Connie Clark

Country Cut-Ups - Link

No club news received.

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
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Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Rodeo Fundraiser
2pm-4:15pm
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: None
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September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Sherri Milling
View Flyer
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00

September 30 (5th Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
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Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00

Happy Hoppers - Link

No club news received.

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream with some Plus and Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
View Flyer
7:00 TO 9:30

Heads to the Center - Link

No club news received.

September 7 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

7:30 - 9:30 pm

September 14 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

7:30 - 9:30 pm

September 21 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

7:30 - 9:30 pm

September 28 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

7:30 - 9:30 pm

River City Dancers - Link

We have been busy and active this summer. We had a great club picnic at the home of our caller couple Darrell and Erin Kalmbach, the first weekend in August.

Our first dance in August was our “Dancing in Paradise” dance. Our hall was beautifully decorated both upstairs in our dance room, and also downstairs, where we have our break after the dance. We had tropical fruit and snacks for refreshments during the break. Thank you, Terri, Janice, Cal, Erin, and Betsy for the beautiful tropical decorations. It was a fun dance.

We were very pleased to welcome back our dear friends Larry and Penny Crow, who now live in Arizona and were back to visit their family here. They brought their family to dance with us too.

Happy dancing,

Carol Mendenhall

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 Plus & Pre-Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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7:00 Plus & Pre-Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds

September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 Plus & Pre-Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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7:00 Plus & Pre-Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds

Rosetown Ramblers - Link

We had a great time making a spectacle of ourselves at Sundae in the Park in Sellwood on August 6. Daryl Clendenin did his usual stellar job calling and entertaining an appreciative audience. We handed out a bunch of flyers and made some good connections with other community organizations. Afterwards, we amused ourselves with a delightful pool party at the home of club members Louise and Lisa.

Following up on our appearance at Sundae in the Park, we will start out the fall with our free taste of square dancing at the Sellwood Community House on September 9, starting at 6 pm. This will be in lieu of our normal Saturday social dance, so we will not be at Oak Grove in September. Please make a note!

Our fall lessons will start on September 13 at Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, 97213. We will be teaching Social Square Dance (SSD) again this year. The lessons go from 7-8:30 pm. The first two lessons in the series are free.

SYIAS!

Jeff Knapp

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Free Taste of Square Dancing--New Dancer
Alternating Social Square Dance and Plus tips
Sellwood Community House, Portland

Alternating Social Square Dance and Plus tips

September 29 (5th Fri)
5th Friday Dance
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Chuck Simpkins
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

Charlie Brown Squares - Link

Summer is almost over and we are looking forward to cooler weather and starting classes! New SSD classes begin Tuesday 9/12; with classes open for 2 weeks and free the first week. Thursdays will be a MS workshop/class and then a Plus class/workshop. We don't have any Saturday nite dances for Sept but will have a guest caller stopping in on Wed Sept 13th to call a dance for us. Scott Pearce is from Folsom, CA, and a club caller for Whirlaways in Roseville, CA. We will have Advanced squares from 6-7 pm pre-rounds with Rikki from 7-730 and then floor-level squares and rounds until about 930. $10 for a fun evening. We will also have an SSD dance on Friday 9/8 with Chuck calling.

A quick preview of Oct - we will have a Community dance with J Domis on 10/7 from 7-10 pm - no rounds. J does a great job and always has a great following with an average of 80 dancers. Lots of fun.

We are dark for our 10/21 dance to support KC Squares Potato Festival.

Don't forget our 56th birthday dance is happening on the 3rd Saturday of December (this year only). We are SO excited to welcome the fantastic Buddy Weaver as our caller. The fun happens on Dec 16th!! The flyer is under special dances. Our Boatnik Festival flyer can also be located under special dances and promises to be a wonderful time. Send in your registration!!

We are looking forward to a fun festival weekend in Medford at the Rogue Valley Rendezvous with Don & Marie Wood, Jay Henderson, and Rikki Lobato.

Several club members will be attending Scot Byars Memorial Dance in Roseville, CA on Sept 16. Promises to be a wonderful celebration.

Hope to see you in a square soon!

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 13 (2nd Wed)
Mexican Hat Dance
Advanced 6pm/Pre Rounds 7pm Floor Level 730-930pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Guest Scott Pearce (Folsom, CA)
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Mexican Hat Dance
Dark

Circle-N-Square

We took a break during the week of the county fair Aug 6th to 13th. On Tuesday, Aug 15 we had several lightning strikes resulting in several wildfires. We are currently still on hold. We have been holding our new dancer sessions at the Karuk Wellness Ctr. Due to wildfires in our area, the Wellness Ctr is being used as an emergency evacuation center. We are not sure how long we will be on hold. It will definitely depend on the weather and situations surrounding the wildfires. We had a lot of interest from attendees at the fair and hope to generate some new dancers. At this time we don't have a definite starting date for new dancers, but hope to start another session in mid-September. We are looking forward to our "Patriots Day" dance which will be on September 10th. This is a Sunday afternoon. I will be calling and Elaine will be cuing. The dance will be held from 2 to 5 pm at Evergreen Elementary School. It will be Plus for the first hour, then rounds, then SSD/MS With rounds in between tips.

Hugs,

Rikki

September 7 (1st Thu)
SSD
Intro to SSD
Caller: Dean Black

September 10 (2nd Sun)
Patriot's Day Dance
See Flyer
Evergreen Elementary School, Yreka
Caller: Dean Bladk
Cuer: Elaine Funk
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Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws - Link

We dance on Sunday afternoons & Wednesday Nights as follows:

Beginning September 2023

MAINSTREAM Workshops 1st~2nd~4th Sunday Afternoons ,4:00 ~ 5:30pm

PLUS Workshops EVERY Wed Evenings New Time: 6:00 ~ 7:30pm

Caller: Jim Steele

COUNTRY DANCE NIGHTS

3rd Sundays ~ Mainstream w/Plus Tips Caller: Jim Steele 5:00~7:30pm ~ No Rounds (Until our Dec 17th Dance) Cuer: Mark McDonald

Our Dance Location: Pleasant Ridge Community Hall 7067 SW Canal Blvd Redmond OR 97556

Our July & Aug Workshops....Closed down for dancing with Summer heat and Jim & Jan are traveling most of the summer months until September 30th where you'll find us at the Buckaroo Barn with Jim Steele calling the Umpqua Area Council Ice Cream Social Dance!

Upcoming big event will be our Country Fever Dance/Campout Weekend Oct 6-7-8 2023 Caller Jim Steele Cuer Mark McDonald.

Our Dance Location has Changed for Country Fever from Camp Sherman Community Hall to Buckaroo Barn 5051 NE Stephens St Roseburg.

See the flyer for more details of the Dance Schedule & Registration, Pre-Registration deadline was July 31, 2023, for the same price as last year. $45 per person but now the price is $55 per person. Remember we fee country homemade meals - every meal all weekend!

Jan Steele

September 3 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald
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3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 6 (1st Wed)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 10 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 13 (2nd Wed)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 17 (3rd Sun)
Mainstream Sunday Workshops
Every Sun 4:00 - 5:30pm / Every Wed Night 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
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3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 20 (3rd Wed)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 24 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

September 27 (4th Wed)
Regular Dance
3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Mark McDonald

3:00 - 6:30pm Every Sun / 6:00-7:30pm Every Wed

Star Promenaders - Link

The Star Promenaders are getting ready to help celebrate the Anniversary of our caller, Phil Ramey, and his lovely wife, Frances, on August 26. There will be a potluck at 6 pm and dancing after. There will be community dancing, square dancing, teaching, and demonstrations – all after the potluck. There is no charge - it’s FREE.

Stars classes will begin on Monday, September 11 with a new SSD class and on Thursday, September 14, with a new “Mainstream to Plus” class. Dancers must have the basic mainstream moves to advance to plus.

On Wednesday, September 20, Wayne Weaver will begin a new Advanced class for those who have danced the level of Plus for at least one year or more.

September 9 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-rounds 7:00, Squares 7:30
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil Ramey

Pre-rounds 7:00, Squares 7:30

September 23 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-rounds 7:00, Squares 7:30
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil Ramey

Pre-rounds 7:00, Squares 7:30

September 25 (4th Mon)
Meeting
7:00

7:00

September 30 (5th Sat)
5th Saturday Hahn Barn Dance TVC Counci
Picnic 4:00 pm, Mainstream & Rounds 5:00 - 7:30pm
Hahn Barn, Banks
Caller: Mark Wheeler Caller/MC
Cuer: Lane Clem Cuer/MC
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Columbia River Dancers - Link

The Columbia River Dancers Are getting ready for a new fall dance season with our caller, Daryl Clendenin calling and cueing both our September 1st dance as well as our September 15th dance.

We are striving to reach out to our community to acquaint them with square dancing. We are encouraging members to talk to neighbors and may have free dance parties . We are open to suggestions as to how to reach others to this wonderful activity.

Our Sunday mainstream workshops have been great. We have seen great improvement in the dancers. We averaged over three squares each week and have noticed that the newer dancers are much more confident and are much smoother on the floor. A great shout out to all who came.

See you in a square soon.

Nick Johnson

September 1 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jim Hattrick

7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream

September 15 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Jim Hattrick
Cuer: Jim Hattrick

7 PM plus, 8 PM Mainstream

Eager Beavers - Link

The Eager Beavers started July with a bang at our Independence Day Dance on the 3rd. We have enjoyed dancing in the air-conditioned Aloha Grange during the hot days of summer.

We will begin the month of September with our Labor Day Dance on Monday the 4th featuring Daryl Clendenin calling and Jeanine cueing. So come join us to get some Plus dancing in before your holiday picnic!

Speaking of picnics, we are having our annual club picnic at Noble Woods Park in Hillsboro on September 20th. Since September is a month where the yellow jackets get a little mean we are dispensing with the fried chicken and potluck, opting instead with bringing our own lunch and drinks. We always have plenty of games and activities.

We dance Plus with Phase II and III Rounds every Monday from 1:00 to 3:00pm, featuring Darrell Kalmbach calling and Jeanine Norden cueing.

For current information, please see our website at http://EagerBeavers.info. (see link above)

Alice Hendricks

September 4 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds

September 11 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach - Caller 2nd & 4th
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds

September 18 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach - Caller 2nd & 4th
Cuer: Jeanine Norden

1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds

September 25 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach - Caller 2nd & 4th
Cuer: Jeanine Norden

1:00 to 3:00 Refresher Plus & Ph II/III Rounds

Hayshakers - Link

Beginning September 10th the Hayshakers will dance from 4 until 7 pm every Sunday. There will be a Mainstream dance every Sunday from 4 until 5 pm. A new series of square dance lessons begins on that date as well from 5 until 7 pm with a class level dance taking place at the same time on the 4th Sunday with a club meeting to follow.

Craig Holt

September 3 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.

September 10 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.

September 17 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.

September 24 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.

Hoedowners - Link

With summer in full swing, Hoedowners and visitors kick up their heels on July 8th with a cowboy rodeo, to the calling of Scott Zinser and cueing of Julie Stiers. Thanks go out to Donnie Laas for sharing his wonderful collection of cowboy gear to decorate the hall.

Nothing says summer like a picnic, even if it’s indoors. After dancing to Melissa James’ and Randy Lewis’ calling and cuing for us on July 22nd folks headed to the cafeteria to enjoy a table full of picnic favorites, sans ants.

September signals the start of the school year, and our class schedule for new dancers will begin September 12th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Terry Halley will be the instructor, and “tuition” is $6 per class.

In Memoriam

Hoedowners and other guests gathered on July 22nd, at the Elks Lodge in Sherwood, to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of long-time member, Wayne Ditsworth, who died on June 4, 2023. Wayne and his wife of 56 years, Darlene, joined the club in 1970s when the club was known as the Hillsboro Hoedowners. Always ready with a smile, his easy manner added warmth to any square. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Darlene and family.

Pat Wolter

September 9 (2nd Sat)
School Daze Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Melissa James
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds

September 12 (2nd Tue)
First Class of 2023
7-9 PM Class on 9/12 FREE
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
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September 23 (4th Sat)
End Of Summer Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds

Mix N Mingle - Link

Yee Haw! September is here and that means M&M’s are back to dancing . . . . . so put Saturday, September 16th on your calendar! Randy Dibble will be calling and, since Jeanine has retired as our club cuer, we’ll have guest cuers for a bit.

Check our website for updates.

Lindie Noonan

September 2 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Jeanine Norden

Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30

Oak Hills Squares - Link

Oak Hills Squares have been active throughout the summer, with many dancers visiting from other clubs. We have had more than 2 squares dancing most Monday evenings, and our Caller, Mark Wheeler, continues to challenge us with a few new calls. Although the weather has been warm, our venue is air conditioned and has outside doors, making dancing comfortable in summer. Many hope to attend some of the upcoming dances at local clubs, including the TVC Hahn Barn Dance on September 30th.

The Oak Hills Squares hope to expand our membership, offering lessons for new dancers beginning Monday, September 11th at Oak Hills Recreation Center, 2085 NW 153rd, Beaverton, 97006. Mark Wheeler will teach new dancers from 6:30 to 7:30 with Angels assisting. Mainstream dancing will continue for experienced dancers from 7:30 to 8:30.

One final bit of news; we will be happy to welcome back members Alice Gilchrist and Rick Welcome when they recover from illness. The two were recently married, and we are eager to celebrate with them!

For additional information visit our website, http://oakhillsquares.com/. (see link above)

Lynne Fonner

September 4 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

6:30 to 8:30

September 11 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

6:30 to 8:30

September 18 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

6:30 to 8:30

September 25 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

6:30 to 8:30

R Square D - Link

R Square D had at least five squares or more at both July dances and it’s been refreshing to dress casually and enjoy ice cream at the summer dances. We danced at the Cowlitz County Fair on July 27ht and handed out cards promoting lessons that will begin on September 6th in Kelso. We also co-hosted an Evergreen Council dance on July 30th at Kelso Senior Center, which had close to 60 people in attendance. Jim Raupp and Susan Healea called and cued that dance and it was a fun afternoon!

In September, R Square D will go back to the regular dance schedule, which is the second Friday and fourth Saturday each month (occasionally dark on a fourth Saturday). “Roaring 20’s Dance” is September 8th, with Craig Abercrombie calling and Susan Healea cueing. September 23rd will be a Neil Diamond tribute dance, also with Craig and Susan calling and cueing. Both September dances promise to have lively and familiar music.

As mentioned above, square dance lessons will start on September 6th at Kelso Senior Center. Plus lessons are 6:30 – 7:30, beginning class 7:30 – 8:30 and mainstream lessons/workshop 8:30 – 9:00.

Farewell to summer!

For current information, please see our website: http://r-square-d.info/. (see link above)

Chris Poole

September 6 (1st Wed)
Beginning Squaredance Lessons
FREE Lesson Plus 6:30, Basic 7:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
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September 8 (2nd Fri)
Roaring 20's Dance
7:00 To 9:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Susan Healea
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7:00 To 9:30

September 13 (2nd Wed)
Beginning Squaredance Lessons
FREE Lesson Plus 6:30, Basic 7:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
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September 23 (4th Sat)
Neil Diamond Tribute
7:00 To 9:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Susan Healea
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7:00 To 9:30

September 26 (4th Tue)
Beginning Waltz Lessons
6:30 to 9:00
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Cuer: Susan Healea
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Sunset Promenaders - Link

A reminder to join us this summer when the weather is so hot for Mainstream or Plus.. we have air conditioning and love visitors!

We had a great July with a Mainstream Independence Day Celebration Dance on July 1st that was well attended. We had root beer floats after the dance. It was a fun dance and the floats topped it off.

Our club picnic was on July 30th at Dan and Terri Browning's. We had a fabulous time with about 45 guests.

Beginning waltz lessons start Sunday, September 17th, from 2:30 – 4 pm. Tami Helms and Tim Keck will be the instructors. The cost is $6 per person and no previous round dance experience is needed.

Our dances are held upstairs (an elevator is available) at the Hillsboro IOOF Hall, 267 E Main St. in downtown Hillsboro. Parking is available on the street or in the Heritage Bank parking lot across the street. The hall is air-conditioned/heated for year-round comfort.

Our September Mainstream dances are on September 2nd with Daryl Clendenin calling and Tami Helms cueing. The Theme is "Back to School". On September 16th, Darrell Kalmbach is calling and Tami Helms is cuing.

The September Plus dances are on Thursday, September 7th and September 21st. Darrell and Tami are calling and cueing both dances.

The TVC sponsored Barn Dance will be held at our members Gary and Bette Hahn's Barn on September 30th. Mark Wheeler is calling and Lane Clem is cueing. More details can be found on the TVC website.

For current information, please see our website: http://sunsetpromenaders.com/. (see link above)

Terri Browning

September 2 (1st Sat)
Back to school celebration - Mainstream
7:00-7:30 Rounds,7:30-9:30 Mainstream Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 7 (1st Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Plus Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream Dance
7:00-7:30 Rounds,7:30-9:30 Mainstream Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 21 (3rd Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Plus Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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Tri Squares - Link

In July we were dark at Kinton Grange, but we scheduled two visitations, to River City Dancers on the 8th and Hoedowners on the 22nd, to keep us dancing. We also encouraged our members to find dances on their vacations. Everywhere in the world square dancing is called in English.

In September our grange is back in business! Our first dance is "Luau Party" on Friday the 8th with our caller Terry Halley and cuer Sandra Pinion. (Will she still be wearing Baby Henry in his baby carrier while she cues?) And our 2nd one, Friday the 22nd is our 25th Anniversary Dance "Celebrate the Good Times!" with Terry, Sandra, and KC Curtis as our 2nd caller. Hope we can get a bunch of squares for that one! Dances start with Rounds at 7:00, then Plus at 7:15 and Mainstream from 7:30-9:30, with every 3rd tip Plus.

Also, fall lessons begin on Sundays, starting September 24th, with Two-Step at 2:30, and Mainstream at 3:30. Let the new dance-year begin!

Gloria Davis

September 8 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion

7:00 Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th

September 22 (4th Fri)
Anniversary Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley and KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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7:00 Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th

Valley Squares - Link

July was a rather hot month. Thank goodness the Aloha Grange has good air conditioning. Our Plus classes are continuing through August.

September 1st dance (the 1st Friday) is "Back to School", we are collecting school supplies. Craig Abercrombie is our caller,

Julie Stiers our cuer.

Our 3rd Saturday dance, September 16th Scott Zinser is our caller and Connie Clark our cuer.

We dance at the Aloha Grange from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, Mainstream with every third tip Plus. Come join the fun!

Carolene Siebert

September 1 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
MS & Plus every 3rd tip with Rounds, 7-9:30 pm
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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MS & Plus every 3rd tip with Rounds, 7-9:30 pm

September 16 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
MS & Plus every 3rd tip with Rounds, 7-9:30 pm
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Connie Clark

MS & Plus every 3rd tip with Rounds, 7-9:30 pm

Wave Steppers - Link

At this writing we are planning to perform at the Tillamook County Fair. Sort of a warm up for going to the Oregon State Fair and dancing there as well. It is always hoped that we will interest someone.

We dance at the Tillamook Senior Center, 316 Stillwell Avenue. Located on the corner of 4th and Stillwell there is no on site parking and little street parking. The huge Tillamook Coliseum Theater parking lot is directly across the street. Our dances are held weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00. Our caller/cuer is Lane Clem. It is a good idea to call before you make the trip to see if we have enough folks for a square.

For up to date information see: www.wavesteppers.org. (see above link)

Bob Allen

September 5 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem
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4:00 - 6:00

September 12 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Public Library, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

4:00 - 6:00

September 19 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Public Library, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

4:00 - 6:00

September 26 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

4:00 - 6:00

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