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Oregon Federation News
May 2024

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

Printed 20 May 2024
President's Corner

Welcome to May.

Is anyone else tired of the weather not being able to make up its mind? At least I’m seeing some flowers poking their heads up and some trees blooming and leafing out.

A Challenge. A Challenge. A Challenge. Please ask your newer dancers these questions:

  1. Why did you start square/round dancing?
  2. Why did you stay with it?
  3. What would you recommend that our club/council/state do to attract and keep dancers?

Take these answers, think about, discuss and maybe make some changes. If any of your newer dancers would like to write down their answers and submit them to the OFN editor/webmaster he would be very willing to post them. (They don’t have to put their name on it if they don’t want to.)

As we are heading into a slower/down season for many of our clubs, now is the time to discuss and maybe set in place changes to be ready for a new season of lessons/dances in the fall.

What are some fun things that your club can do over the summer? Now is the time to start planning. Afternoon BBQ/potluck and social? An extra long mystery trip? A visitation that is a bit of a longer drive? Dance in a parade? Have a booth at a local summer event? Dance at your county fair? What normally happens in the summer in your area that you could participate in and get your club’s name out?

If you are planning to travel over the summer is there a club that will be dancing where you are going that you could visit? Can you explore the square dance community and maybe bring some new ideas back? Are you going to one of the large conventions/festivals where you can meet dancers from other states/countries and talk about what works for them?

As you are out and about – please be a good visitor, a good club member, be positive and not negative. Promote our state, your club, your council and encourage people to visit and maybe try square dancing.

Enjoy our good weather (hopefully soon).

Karyn Buchheit

Editor's Note

The state meeting where the Federation election results will be announced happens between the publication date of this issue and the beginning of the month. I'll add the election results in when they are available.


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Federation Events

Federation Election Results

The by-laws amendment to authorize electronic voting passed unanimously and is now enacted.

The officers for the 2024-25 square dance year will be:

These new officers will take over in September.


Federation Meetings

The next Federation meeting will be hosted by the 2024 Oregon Summer Festival, and will be held at Blanchet Catholic School in Salem on July 14, 2024.


Summer Festival

"Sashay to Salem 2024" will be held at Blanchet Catholic School in Salem on July 12 to 14, 2024.
Click here to see the Festival's web site. Click here to get your registration form.

Our featured cuers are Bev Oren Pepper and Tim Pepper. Bev has been cueing and teaching round dancing for almost 30 years. She loves to share her love of dancing with people. She has choreographed 80 dances so far, several of which have been rounds of the month. She is a member of Roundalab, Southern California Round Dance Teachers Association, Northern California Round Dance Teachers Association, and ICDBA. Her favorite rhythms are the Slow Two Step and the Rhumba. Her favorite dance that she has choreographed is a Phase IV Rhumba she did to Fields of Gold by Sting. She has received many awards and accolades over the years for her excellence as a choreographer and cuer.

Tim has been a Square Dance Caller for over 40 years. He is a recording artist with Shakedown Records

In 2022 they retired from their careers and left Southern California to be closer to their children and grandchildren in Carson City, NV. We are looking forward to dancing with both Bev and Tim in July. Make sure you grab your ribbons soon.

Sincerely,

Lisa K


Mid-Winter

The next Mid-Winter Festival will be held in Albany on January 24-26, 2025.


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 at National Squares.

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

The 72nd Washington Summer Festival will be held in Yakima, Washington, July 11-13, 2024.

There is no USAWest scheduled for 2024.

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

The 2025 USAWest Convention will be held in Spokane, Washington, July 24-26, 2025.

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


Other National Links


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:

May 3 -- Country Cut-Ups
May 6 -- Whirl-A-Ways
May 8 -- Timber 8's
May 15 -- Bachelor N Bachelorettes
May 15 -- River City Dancers
May 26 -- South Coast Council

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

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

Callers:

Thomas Buchheit
6122 Brush Creek Dr
Silverton, OR 97381
buchheit.tj@gmail.com
Roger Putzler
6213 Nelson Loop SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-979-4273
caller@ifyoudontask.com
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

Cuers:

Lane Clem
15495 NW Oakhills Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
503-530-0905
laneclem@gmail.com
Rikki Lobato
2230 SW Webster Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-295-5270
rikkisrounds73@gmail.com
Oregon Round of the Month

The Central Oregon Council has chosen the May 2024 OROM:

"Be BOP 'N' BOOGIE", Phase II+1 Two-Step (fishtail), choreographed by Casey & Sharon Parker. Song is performed by Ross Mitchell His Band & Singers, on "The Best of The Dansan Years Vol 2".

Download your cue sheet here.

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


New Dancer Jamborees
May 5 (1st Sun)
Columbia River Dancers
New Dancers Dance
Clothing sale at 5:00pm, basic/Mainstream dance 6:00-8:00pm
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer

Special Dances
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 19 (3rd Sun)
Silver City Squares
Celebration of Life Dance for Ian Craig
2:00 PM
Bethany Charter School, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit, MC
Cuer: Julia Buchheit, MC
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
May 31 (5th Fri)
Bachelor N Bachelorettes
PAC 5th Friday Sunshine & Lollipops
7 pre-rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 Mainstream with rounds
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
June 1 (1st Sat)
Lebanon Square Circlers
Strawberry Festival
2 day event (F/S) see flyer for times
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Jim Steele (S) / Charlotte Jeskey (F)
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer
June 17 (3rd Mon)
Oak Hills Squares
Anniversary Dance
7:00 to 9:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler & Rene Ruud
Cuer: Lane Clem
View Flyer
June 29 (5th Sat)
Tualatin Valley Council
Dancing In The Park
7:00 Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30 Mainstream
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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
August 8 (2nd Thu)
High Desert Dancers
2024 Central Oregon Round-Up
August 8, 9, & 10, 2024 Mainstream, Plus, Advanced & Round
Sisters High School, Sisters
Caller: Ray Brendzy
Cuer: MaryAnn Callahan
View Flyer
September 14 (2nd Sat)
Tualatin Valley Council
State Meeting Dinner Dance
Dinner 6PM, Rnds 7, Plus 7:15, MS 7:30 w 3rd tip plus
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer
October 4 (1st Fri)
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws
Country Fever Weekend
See flyer—3 day weekend 10/4 to 10/6
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Jim Steele & Jet Roberts
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer
October 11 (2nd Fri)
Rosetown Ramblers
Scares and Squares Dance Weekend
Join us for a full weekend of dancing featuring Eric Henerla
Beaverton Elks Lodge, Beaverton
Caller: Eric Henerlau, Hunter Keller
Cuer: Rikki LObato
View Flyer
October 25 (4th Fri)
Sunset Promenaders
Seaside Sashay
October 25th & 26th
Seaside Convention Center, Seaside
Caller: Adam Christman & Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
April 11 (2nd Fri)
Rogue-Sis-Q Council
59th Annual Pear Blossom SD Festival
See Flyer - 3 Day Festival 4/11 to 4/13/25
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Eric Henerlau
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
View Flyer

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Pictures

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Red Rocks Sweethearts, Sue Parker and Tom Rose, from their annual Sweetheart dance and Cake Walk.

Eager Beavers 49th Anniversary pictures, April 15th at Aloha Grange

High Desert Dancers held their annual Luau dance on April 6th. 4 plus squares danced to the calling of Dean Black and the cuing of Rikki Lobato which made for a very fun event.

The Buckeroos haves stolen one of the Single Trees banners yet again. So good to see them all drive so far to dance with us.

Lebanon Square Circler's Hippie Dance on April 6

ortland Rosetown Ramblers welcomed caller Terri Sherrer from Palm Springs for their spring fling social dance on April 13

Eager Beavers 49th Anniversary pictures, April 15th at Aloha Grange

The graduating class of Red Rocks students at their completion dance on March 27th. We were very excited to have a large class of enthusiastic dancers!

Garrett Hoerer was awarded Eager Beavers "Swenson Award"
Councils & Clubs

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Blue Mountains Council
No council news received.
LaGrande Star Promenaders
No club news received.

May 23 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Not holding regularly scheduled dances
Fort Union Grange, Island City
Muddy Frogs
UPDATE -- the beginner dance on May 19 had to be canceled. We're sorry about that.

A beginner dancer square dance is planned for May 19 from 2 - 4 pm in the Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109 NE Fifth Avenue, Milton-Freewater, OR.

Dress is casual or square dance attire.

Finger food and snacks are welcome.

Mainstream lessons continued in April under the instruction of Thell Rooney.

No lessons will be held May 4 and 11.

Thell Rooney returns to instruct on May 26.

To confirm or ask questions, please reach out to:

Kim - luckymunk50@yahoo.com

(509) 240-0576

Merri Anne - merrianneh@charter.net

(541) 861-9055

Happy dancing,

Brenda Putnam


May 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
2 to 4 p.m.
Milton-Freewater Comm Bldg, Milton-Freewater
Caller: Guests
Cuer: Guests

Central Oregon Council - Link
No council news received.

May 26 (4th Sun)
Meeting
Location TBA
Clog House Redmond, Redmond
High Desert Dancers - Link
No club news received.

May 4 (1st Sat)
Western Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer

May 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend

May 24 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Red Rock Squares - Link
No club news received.

May 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:0 pm - 9:30 pm
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuers

May 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:0 pm - 9:30 pm
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuers
Sagebrush Shufflers - Link
No club news received.

May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco Elementary School, Prineville
Caller: Kippen Parret
Cuer: Guest cuers

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco Elementary School, Prineville
Caller: Kippen Parret
Cuer: Guest cuers
Sundown RidgeRiders - Link
No club news received.

May 2 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
6:30 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

May 16 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
6:30 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

Emerald Empire Council - Link
No council news received.
Cascade Callers & Cuers Assoc
We had a small turnout for our March 30 dance, but it was fun nonetheless.  Cherie Cox, caller/cuerb had a cough so was unable to join us.  We trust she has improved. She was missed.  The hall was decorated for Easter complete with a person-sized rabbit on one side of the stage.  There were places intended to be backdrops for photo ops as well.  Thank you, Melba and Joy, for all your time and effort!  Beautiful!

   

We have a short business meeting before our dances.  7:00 is Pre-Rounds and then 7:30 to 9:30 is our square and round dance.  The dances are called and cued by members of CCCA.

   

Upcoming dances are June 29, August 31 (Christina's birthday) and November 30.  

 

Respectfully submitted,

Christina Corelli

Cast A Shadow - Link
By the time you read this we will have had our live caller dance April 14 with national caller Terri Sherrer—we are hoping many will have come to join in on the fun of having a live caller who will also have called for Spin Cycle Squares the same day. We dance to recorded music most of the time which does keep our skills honed, but as we all know dancing to a live caller is best. Still one doesn’t get to be where someone like Darrell Lipscomb is calling or Bronc Wise.

Two members of our group traveled to Roseburg to dance to Doug Davis and Dan Preedy as there were several opportunities that weekend to dance advanced. It was so much fun and I would highly recommend attending the second weekend in March next year for the "Luck of the Umpqua" festival.

We dance in Hall B at the Emerald Square Dance Center from 1:30 to 3:30 normally on the 2nd and 4th Sundays unless a holiday interferes with that schedule. If you are planning on attending any of our dances, please contact Fred Beisse at 541-683-2522 to find out if we are dancing on that particular Sunday. We do have to cancel occasionally when we do not have enough for at least one square. You can visit our website at cas-sd.yolasite.com to see what our tentative schedule is. All of our dances are casual. Please wear soft soled shoes to dance on the cushioned, wood floor.

Hope to see you in a square soon.

Gaynor Hintz


May 5 (1st Sun)
regular dance
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Recorded tips in Hall B behind teh cente

May 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark

May 19 (3rd Sun)
rEGULAR DANCE
1:30 TO 3:30pm in Hall B behind the center
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Recorded tips

May 26 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark
Misty Valley Cloggers
No club news received.

May 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 10:00
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Cuer: Lauri Weidenhaft
Single Trees - Link
We had two very successful dances in March with four squares on the floor much of the evening March 15 and March 22. The first dance had a potato bar with a St. Patrick’s theme, Shamrock Shindig. There was lots of green to be seen. Roseburg Buckeroos brought their cuer and taw, Neil and Doris Koozer and 8 square dancers and took back another of our banners. There is a photo in the photo section of the group. Phil Ramey, a new caller for us from the Medford area, called and Sandy Harris cued. On the 22nd we had Darrell Kalmbach calling and Jackie Gale back once again cueing for us. A great time was had by all as we ended the evening with three squares on the floor, a good sign that everyone was enjoying the dancing and camaraderie.

In April our dances being on the 3rd and 4th Fridays cannot be commented upon, but we hope attendance will continue to be high. We are holding our elections somewhat late this year along with our membership drive.

On May 17, we will hold our annual Mexican Fiesta dance with a taco bar. Phil Ramey will be back calling with Jackie Gale cueing so it should be a great night of dancing as well as eating. On May 23rd we will have a new dance theme for us—”Chef’s Famous Breakfast Feed” with breakfast attire optional. It would appear our theme committee likes to eat as we so often have meals included. Come one, come all and enjoy the dancing and feasting.

Gaynor Hintz

Club Reporter


May 17 (3rd Fri)
Mexican Fiesta Dance (combined dance wit
7:30 plus, 7:45 pre-rounds; 8-10:00 MS w/3rd tip plus
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Phil Ramey
Cuer: Jackie Gale

May 24 (4th Fri)
Chef's Famous Breakfast Feed Dance (brea
Dark
Spin Cycle Squares - Link
Oh, my goodness, what an Easter potluck we had on the 31st!  Ham, turkey, casseroles, salads, desserts and lots of extras to boot.  We managed to get in a few tips.  We had guests from other clubs join us.  Melba and Joy had decorated the entire hall for Easter!  Thanks gals! It was amazing and beautiful! And thank you one and all for the fantastic spread!  We were all stuffed!

   

Please come and join us from 4 to 6 on Sundays—it’s always casual dress.   Pleas call our president, David Lajoie at 541-520-7311 to make sure we are, indeed, dancing.  We rarely go dark, but it's still best to make sure.

Christina Corelli


May 5 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
4:00-6:00 p.m. MS / Plus / Maybe Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson

May 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
4:00-6:00 p.m. MS / Plus / Maybe Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson

May 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
4:00-6:00 p.m. MS / Plus / Maybe Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson

May 26 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
4:00-6:00 p.m. MS / Plus / Maybe Advanced Call for dates
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Tim Matteson
Sweet Home Squarenaders
No club news received.
Whirl-A-Ways
Our caller, Michael Kious, is resigning following the April 13 dance.  We are going to miss him and his family and watching that baby grow.  We all enjoy taking turns holding and cuddling him.  Mike has been our caller for over 11 years and has done a superb job!  He makes the dances fun! Roger Putzler will call for our second Saturday dance in May.

Several dancers attended the spring campout at the coast.  Our campouts are always great and other clubs' members are always invited to join us.      

   

We dance on the second Saturday with the exception of July and August.  We start at 7PM with plus and then dance mainstream and rounds from 7:30 to 10:00.

   

We invite all dancers to join us at the dance center in Springfield on the second Saturdays. 

    

Christina Corelli


May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00p - 10:00pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Christina Corelli

Interstate Highlanders
No council news received.
Klamath Country Squares
No club news received.

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00 PM
Knights of Columbus, Klamath Falls

Mid-Willamette Council - Link
No council news received.

May 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Braids & Braves - Link
Our March 16 dance was a memorial to our late caller, Leonard Snodgrass. 125 dancers paid respect to the memory of Leonard. From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Bruce Lowther and Sandra Pinion were M.C.’s for callers and cuers from the floor. Refreshments and remembrances of Leonard were held downstairs at 9:00 p.m. Thank you to all who attended.

K.C. Curtis will call our April 20 dance. Then on April 23, at our monthly business meeting, we will decide on our new caller. We have three candidates for that position.

Our Birthday Dance, usually held in March, will be celebrated later.

Norma Sohn


May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30PM
McMinnville Grange, McMinnville
Caller: Leonard Snodgrass
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
Capitol Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link
We had our annual Spring Fling dance on March 30 with eight plus squares in attendance. A great dance, and we invited some of the youth who are going to competition get on stage to practice their music.

The youth attended and did their thing in the squares they were in. So fun to watch. We are a small club, but we had food enough to feed the crowd, and we succeeded in having a profitable dance for a change. All clubs need that assistance.

We met in April to catch up on things as we have not met for a long time. In the meantime, our President, Leonard Snodgrass, passed away. So, we have some loose ends to tie up before we end our fiscal year.

Marilyn Schmit

*Note from Judy: The Capitol Callers & Cuers ‘Spring Fling’ dance March 30 was…. Well, AMAZING! We had sixty-five people attending that included people from twelve different Clubs, three different Councils, some from Canada, and of course, members of our Association. WOW!

Bruce also invited youth callers and cuers up to the stage. Two callers and one cuer entertained us! Thank you, everyone, for supporting us.


May 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark
Cherry City Cloggers - Link
No club news received.
Corvallis Squares - Link
Our March 8-10 Gleneden Beach Retreat started on a low note with our chosen dining spot saying they were unable to accommodate us due to lack of staffing. We were not able to eat together but everyone showed up to dance Friday evening and no one looked hungry. Bruce Lowther, Charlotte Jeskey, and Judy Russell, called and cued, making this weekend a fun one. Shaun McKamey joined us to dance and do a few calls. Cynthia Lamb led the 60-ties and 70-ties pop music trivia game.

Our last dances before summer break include April 13, Spring dance with plant sale at Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Rd, Corvallis, 7 - 9:30 pm. Caller and cuer is Sandy Harris. Pots of beautiful irises and other plants will be on sale as a fundraiser for our club.

May 11 is International Butterfly, with Craig Abercrombie, at Congregational Church, 7 to 9:30 pm. This is a beautiful dance featuring food from different countries. We also create butterflies and see who can create the best flying one.

May 18 is a Fundraising event, Garage and Plant sale at Sue’s house in Corvallis, 545 NW Witham Dr., Corvallis. from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

May 25 is Veterans’ Recognition, with Caller Charlotte Jeskey and Cuer Sandy Harris. Note location change; First Baptist Church, 125 NW 10th St, Corvallis, 7 to 9:30pm. This is a new place we may use next year. June 8 is a Luau Dance with Bruce Lowther and Judy Russell, calling and cueing at the Congregational Church, 7 to 9:30 pm. Enjoy the opportunity to try a Hulu Dance. It is fun and not that difficult. And we will have Hawaii inspired goodies.

The club will be dark from June 10 until September 14. Lessons for new dancers will begin on Thursday, September 26. We will also be scheduling visitations during the summer.

Rachel Nettleton


May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
First Congregational Church, Corvallis
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
First Congregational Church, Corvallis
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Sandy Harris
View Flyer
Independence Wagon Wheelers - Link
KC Curtis (Linda) has been hired as our new caller, effective on April 1. His first official dance was April 13 when we had a benefit dance for the Silver City Squares Youth to assist with expenses for their competition weekend in May. The Buzzin’ Bees made a visitation since KC is also their caller.

March was our birthday dance with a good crowd and yummy birthday cake and ice cream. Roger Putzler was our guest caller, and a lot of fun was enjoyed. There was a board meeting, and some changes were made to voting dates for Federation officers, directory time paperwork, etc.

The club has selected various themes for future dances, so stay tuned for flyers in the OFN and Facebook for updates. The first dance in May is a hat dance with Kentucky Derby themes.

Marilyn Schmit


May 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Guest Cuer Sandra Pinion
View Flyer

May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:00PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
Lebanon Square Circlers - Link
Lebanon Square Circlers, along with Sweet Home Squarenaders, are hosting the annual Camp Koinonia weekend April 19-21. Dances are held at 7:00 p.m. each night, and visitors are welcome to come for a dance, even if they are not camping.

We have graduated our Plus class and have a few more workshops left on Sunday nights before we call it good. Waltz class has a few more classes to go. Additionally, we are also busy planning for the Strawberry Festival, May 31 through June 2, with Jim Steele our featured caller Saturday night. If you’ve never visited our website, we encourage you to pop in at www.lebanonsquarecirclers.com.

Kaynor Heineck


May 4 (1st Sat)
Cinco de Mayo
7:15 Plus; 7:30 Pre-Rounds; 8:00 Mainstream; 10:15 Plus
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
View Flyer

May 10 (2nd Fri)
Alliance Plus
Alliance Plus
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Sandy Harris
View Flyer

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:15 Plus; 7:30 Pre-Rounds; 8:00 Mainstream; 10:15 Plus
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey
Cuer: Jackie Gale

May 31 (5th Fri)
Strawberry Festival
6:00 Potluck; 7:30 Pre-Rounds; 8:00 Mainstream
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Charlotte Jeskey (MC)
Cuer: Jackie Gale (MC)
View Flyer
ORDTA - Link
No club news received.
ReVuN'Q
We are continuing with Fox Trot, and open rhythm dancing. We have a nice group of people who come each week to dance.

We are thinking about having a party dance on May 16 to just dance, with no lessons that evening. We may also bring forth our 48th birthday dance a month early. A flyer is in the works and will be posted when it is ready.

All the current members have paid their dues, and it is time for us to consider officers in the club. They have not changed for several years, but we ask for volunteers yearly.

There will be no lessons during the summer, just two hours of dancing and reviewing all the rhythms.

Marilyn Schmit


May 2 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

May 9 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

May 16 (3rd Thu)
Birthday Dance (early)
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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May 23 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis

May 30 (5th Thu)
Regular Dance
Schedule 7-9:00 p.m.
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Randy Lewis
Salem Swingin' Stars
April brings us two dances: April 5 with guest caller Mark Wheeler, and our 58th Birthday dance on April 19. This is also our Election of Executive Board Officers for the next year.

Then in May, we have THREE DANCES to look forward to. May 3 we will have Randy and Randy for caller and cuer; May 17 will be Guest Caller Renae Rudd and Randy Lewis, and May 31 our 5th Friday Plus Dance will be with Randy Dibble and Randy Lewis. Come on in and join the FUN!!!

Sheila Machado


May 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis

May 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Renae Rudd - Guest Caller
Cuer: Randy Lewis

May 31 (5th Fri)
Plus Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis
Silver City Squares
We are off to the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival the first weekend in May. We have fifty-five youth participating in our group. Clubs represented in our group are Silver City Squares, Salem Swingin' Stars, Lebanon Square Circlers all from Oregon and Wesburn Wranglers from Burnaby, BC in Canada. We will post information about the weekend when we come home.

Many thanks to everyone who donated to help us take the kids to this event.

Our club will be having guest callers over the summer as we are still looking at possibilities for club caller. See you at a dance soon.

Petrina Buchheit


May 10 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit
Cuer: Mark McDonald

May 19 (3rd Sun)
Celebration of Life Dance for Ian Craig
2:00 PM
Bethany Charter School, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit, MC
Cuer: Julia Buchheit, MC
View Flyer

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: TBA
Cuer: Mark McDonald
Timber Twirlers - Link
We had our 37th birthday dance on April 5, and considering the times, we had an exceptionally good turnout. Our next dance is the first Friday in May. Bruce and Judy will be gone, so I will be calling and cueing the dance. We hope to see some of you there as it will be our last dance of the season.

Sandy Harris


May 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7-9:30
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Sandy Harris
Cuer: Sandy Harris
View Flyer

May 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark
Willamette Squares
Willamette Squares has had a lot of fun dancing at our regular monthly dances. We hosted a Chocolate & Cheese dance in February, a March Pi Dance, and our annual Spring is in the Air dance in April. Although our dances have not had large attendance of late, we have enjoyed visitors from clubs as far away as Portland and welcomed new dancers who recently finished lessons!

For the last couple of years, we have put on a Brisket & More dance at our regular dance on Memorial Day weekend, so we have decided to make it a tradition! We would love to share the food, the fun, and the dancing with you this May, too! So come and join us.

Shalom,

Shari Schonbrun


May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
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Portland Area Council - Link
The PAC had a great time at the Tri-Council Dance at the Aloha Grange on March 30. We were thrilled to be part of a huge crowd of happy dancers. Thanks to the TVC for putting on a fabulous dance!

Buzzin’ Bees will be celebrating their anniversary on Saturday, April 27.

No PAC anniversaries in May, but check out Happy Hoppers on June 15 and River City Dancers on June 22.

The next PAC 5th Friday dance will be at the Abernethy Grange in Oregon City, co-hosted by Bachelors and Bachelorettes, on May 31. The caller will be Darrell Kalmbach, and the cuer will be Tami Helms.

The PAC held our officer elections at our March meeting. Officers starting their terms in June are:

President: Jeff Knapp, Rosetown Ramblers

Vice President: Tami Helms, Cuer Adviser

Secretary: Eileen Pettycrew, Rosetown Ramblers

Treasurer: Vicki Pounds, Chaps and Petticoats

State Delegate: Betty Chipps, Chaps and Petticoats.

See you on a dance floor!


May 1 (1st Wed)
May PAC Dances
8:00 AM
View Flyer

May 20 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove

May 31 (5th Fri)
5th Friday PAC Dance
Sunshine and Lollipops Dance
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
Bachelor N Bachelorettes - Link
BnBs’ 59th Anniversary dance was a big success, with 6 squares. And all our officers will be staying on for another year.

May is going to be a busy month for us. May 1 will be our Cinco de Mayo dance. Darrell Kalmbach will call, and Tami Helms will cue. On May 15, our caller will be Terry Halley, and cuer, Tami Helms. Our regular schedule includes a 5th Wednesday dance on May 29. The caller will be KC Curtis. Again, our talented cuer will be Tami Helms.

We are honored to host the first of this year's PAC 5th Friday dances on May 31. The caller will be Darrell Kalmbach, and cuer will again be Tami Helms. The theme for this dance is Sunshine and Lollipops.

All our dances are held at Abernethy Grange. 15745 S Harley Ave., in Oregon City.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Kathy Polley and Melissa James


May 1 (1st Wed)
Cinco de Mayo Dance
Pre-rounds 7:30, Mainstream 7:30, 1Plus tip after announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

May 15 (3rd Wed)
Regular Dance
Pre-rounds 7:30, Mainstream 7:30, 1Plus tip after announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

May 29 (5th Wed)
Memorial Day
Pre-rounds 7:30, Mainstream 7:30, 1Plus tip after announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

May 31 (5th Fri)
PAC 5th Friday Sunshine & Lollipops
7 pre-rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 Mainstream with rounds
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
Chaps & Petticoats - Link
I’ll tell you what …our April 5th Hippie Dance was lively, starting with Scott Z. and Mark McDonald on stage, making us work for it. We had more than enough folks for three squares, though only two squares danced at a time. Costume prizes were awarded, too, and our new graduates (in costume) put us to shame: Female award went to Christine (Chaps graduate), male award went to Jason (of Rosetown Ramblers) and couple award went to Pat E. and Marty (Chaps graduates).

Get out your HILLBILLY casual attire (be a Beverly Hillbilly - rope belt accepted) and join us on Friday, May 3, with Scott Z. calling and Tom Klug (Central Oregon) cueing. Last year our first ever Hillbilly dance (Tom Klug’s favorite theme) was a blast, and we have high hopes of a repeat this year (no prizes, just dance)!

Our patriotic dance is “Flags of Valor” on May 17. We invite all to join us as Darrell Kalmbach and Dave Cooper help us thank those who served our great country.

Looking for another fun dance? On May 19 (3rd Sunday), the Silver City Squares and the Chaps & Petticoats host a Celebration of Life dance for Ian Craig starting 2:00 PM at Bethany Charter School in Silverton (see OFNews flyer). Come join these Clubs and maybe share an Ian story!

On June 7, caller is Scott Z., and cuer is Lane Clem. No theme, just dance. Our last dance of this square dance season is June 21. The theme will be “At the Hop” (time for rolled cuffs, bobbie socks, and poodle skirts) with Terry Halley calling and Sandra Pinion cueing.

Chaps and Petticoats are dark in July and August to fundraise, vacation, and visit those clubs that dance throughout the summer.

See you on the floor dancing,

Betty Chipps


May 3 (1st Fri)
Hillbilly Dance
7:30 Plus 8:00 Mainstream
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Tom Klug
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May 17 (3rd Fri)
Flags of Valor
7:30 Rounds 8:00 Mainstream
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Dave Cooper

May 19 (3rd Sun)
Celebration of Life Dance for Ian Craig
2:00 PM
Bethany Charter School, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit MC
Cuer: Julia Buchheit, MC
View Flyer
Country Cut-Ups - Link
There is a lot going on at the Boring Barn these days! It is far from boring! We recently graduated 16 Mainstream students and welcome them to our club! Many are actively attending dances!

May has our Spring Fling event with Andy Allemao, a national caller, along with Tami Helms, as cuer. This will be on Friday through Sunday, May 10 through 12. This was a very fun event last year! Check out the whole schedule on our flyer in the OFN. We will have our usual, 1st and 4th Saturday dances at the Barn.

Bingo at the Barn has been very successful so far. We are open to the community every 2nd and 4th Friday night for Bingo games, and we are having great crowds of 75 to 130 people showing up. The larger numbers challenge our parking lot, and fill all our seating, but they enjoy themselves! Thanks to all the Cut-Ups volunteers! However, we will not be having Bingo on May 10th due to the Spring Fling.

Our Annual Barn Sale will be late this year on May 31 and June 1. We will be having shortened hours, since we have a dance on June 1. We are still accepting donations. Plan to come and shop and invite your friends and family along!

Bev De La Bruere


May 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
View Flyer

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

May 11 (2nd Sat)
2nd Annual Spring Fling
10AM Intro to Hex - See flyer for more sessions
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Andy Allemao
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Mike Kious
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer

May 31 (5th Fri)
Annual Barn Sale
Barn Sale 9am to 4pm
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: None
Cuer: None
View Flyer
Happy Hoppers - Link
The Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club of Vancouver, Washington felt lucky in the month of March. Mark Wheeler shared his calling skills with us on the first and third Saturdays. Our own members, Tom and Liza Halpenny, added Folk dancing and Scottish dancing for all to participate in and complete the fun evenings.

April will be lively with Craig Abercrombie calling and cueing our April 20 dance. The club's clothing sale will be April 22, from 6-8:30 pm. Happy Hoppers are also anxious to celebrate our March/April session of lessons with a Beginners Dance on April 29, 2024 (see flyer). Come dance with us!

May is fast approaching, and our club will dance on May 4 with Daryl Clendenin. We're switching things up this month...we will be having a Cinco de Mayo Potluck Dinner at 6:00 before our mainstream dance at 7:00. On May 18, Daryl will call and cue our Plus dance from 7:00-9:30. Plan to join our FUN!

May will also offer Monday evening Workshops (6:30 Plus and 7:30 Mainstream and beyond beginners) with Craig Abercrombie. He will be reviewing square dance skills and letting dancers strengthen their skills.

See you dancing...Roz and Denise Buddenberg


May 4 (1st Sat)
Mainstream with Plus and Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Plus with Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer
Heads to the Center - Link
No club news received.

May 2 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

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

May 16 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

May 23 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club

May 30 (5th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: tape club
River City Dancers - Link
Tami Helms and Tim Keck have been doing a wonderful job teaching waltz lessons. They have 18 students in their class, and they are almost finished with their lessons.

Our club will be dark on Saturday, April 27, to attend the final dance of the Buzzin’ Bees and help give them a great send off.

Grab your western clothes and cowboy boots for our cowboy dance on May 25.Come prepared to kick up your heels and have a hooting good time, western style.

We will be celebrating our club anniversary on June 22. It will be a blue and white dance which are also our club colors. Please come help us celebrate.

Wishing everyone happy dancing.

Carol Mendenhall


May 11 (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: Julia Buchheit
View Flyer

May 25 (4th Sat)
Western Theme Dance
7:00 Plus & Pre-Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
Rosetown Ramblers - Link
Our April 13 dance featured Terri Sherrer from Palm Springs. A riot of rambunctious Ramblers welcomed visitors from Fairview Village Squares, Happy Hoppers, and Spin Cycle Squares. Terri has taught many students to dance over her 22 years of calling. She has a reassuring manner and uses vivid analogies to help students learn calls. Thus, she was the perfect caller to welcome our current students to their first official social dance.

We held our annual membership meeting before the dance. We elected the following Board members:

President, Jeff Knapp

Treasurer, Tara O’Neil

Secretary, Eileen Pettycrew

Members at Large: Louise Richards and Mary Ross.

Our May 11 dance will be our Mad Plaid Grad extravaganza, where will celebrate the graduation of our latest group of dancers from 7-9:30 pm. We are on track to graduate 18 dancers, and we hope to welcome them in style and encourage them to keep dancing. Calling honors will be shared by Rick Hawes and Rob Page. Admission to this dance is free.

On June 8, we will have our Pride dance with Seattle sensation Stephen Cole calling. Stephen was slated to call our January dance, but we got iced/snowed/frozen out, so he agreed to come down for our June dance instead. Second chances don’t come around all that often, so take full advantage of this one! Advanced dancing from 4-6, and Mainstream/Plus from 7-9:30.

For those looking ahead, registration continues for our fall square dance festival, Scares and Squares. This year, our three-day event will take place the second weekend in October (corresponding to our regular dance weekend), so no conflict with Seaside Sashay! Our featured callers are Hunter Keller and Eric Henerlau. We’ll have 14 hours of dancing at all levels from Social Square Dance to C-2. We’ll be dancing at the Beaverton Elks Lodge off Canyon Road near OR 217, so this will be a convenient location for all our friends in Washington County, as well as Portland and Vancouver. Check out rosetownramblers.com or the flyer under Special Dances on this site for details and registration materials. If you register by June 15, the cost for the full weekend of dancing is only $80.

SYIAS!

Jeff Knapp


May 11 (2nd Sat)
Graduation Dance--FREE
Graduation Dance with SSD and Plus tips
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Rick Hawes and Rob Page
View Flyer

Rogue-Sis-Q Council
Our next 5th Friday council dance is on May 31st. Jim Steele and Rikki Lobato will be calling and cueing. The dance will be in Grant Pass at the Fairgrounds. Should be lots of fun. Our next council meeting is June 4th.

Pear Blossom was lots of fun and well attended.


May 7 (1st Tue)
Meeting
4:30pm on even numbered months
Round Table Pizza, Medford

May 31 (5th Fri)
Council Dance
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Rikki Lobato
Charlie Brown Squares - Link
Classes are going well and there will be over 20 students graduating on Tuesday, April 23rd. We are excited to welcome them to our wonderful activity and our fun club. New officers will be elected in Mid April - and we will report the results in the next newsletter. Our next dance is an SSD Dance on Friday, April 19th with Chuck and on Saturday the 20th we have our Daffodil Dash with Dean Black and Mark McDonald. On April 28th, we will have a "Sunday Stomp" with Chuck & Dean from 2-430pm. On May 4th we have our "May The 4th Be With You" with Roger Putzler and Sarge Glidewell. Then on May 18th, we will "Honor The Courageous" with Chuck and Mark McDonald.

We are so excited about Boatnik during Memorial Weekend. This year we have a wonderful caller and cuer, David and Dawn Mee, from Anaheim, CA. Going to be a wonderful time. After the festival, on Monday, we take a relaxing trip down the Rogue River on the Hellgate Boats.

We look forward to having visitors and seeing everyone on the dance floor.


May 4 (1st Sat)
May The 4th Be With You
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Sarge Glidewell
View Flyer

May 10 (2nd Fri)
SSD Dance
SSD Dance
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Chuck Simpkins

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Honoring The Courageous
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Chuck Simpkins
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer

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

May 25 (4th Sat)
Annual Boatnik Festival(3 days)
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: David Mee
Cuer: Dawn Mee

May 26 (4th Sun)
Annual Boatnik Festival(3 days)
See Flyer
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: David Mee
Cuer: Dawn Mee
Circle-N-Square
We are very excited to have dancers that are energetic and enthusiastic about dancing. Some of them are making plans to travel and attend dances in other places. The group enjoy dancing, visiting and sharing their dance experiences. We hope that when you get a chance to meet and greet them you will see their excitement and be willing to have them join in your square. We are planning on holding a dance in Yreka on Friday May 17th at Evergreen Elementary School. (See the attached flyer) We hope everyone will mark their calendars and try to attend.

See you on the dance floor!


May 17 (3rd Fri)
Cookin' Good Time Dance
See Flyer
Evergreen Elementary School, Yreka
Caller: Dean Black
Cuer: Elaine Funk
View Flyer
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws - Link
We are offering Plus lessons on Wednesdays from 6-730pm until May 8th. We have had a great turnout of 3-4 squares. Be sure to register for Country Fever, happening Oct 4-6 at the Buckeroo Barn in Roseburg, OR. Jim Steele and Jet Roberts will be the callers and Rikki Lobato is the cuer. This will be a wonderful weekend full of dancing, friendships, laughter and food!! Dry camping is available! Flyer is under special dances in this newsletter.

Happy Dancing!!


May 1 (1st Wed)
PLUS Lessons
Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 5 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 8 (2nd Wed)
PLUS Lessons - Last Lesson
Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 15 (3rd Wed)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 22 (4th Wed)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

May 26 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele
Star Promenaders - Link
SSD class is going great and the class will be graduating on April 29th. The next dance is a Spring Western Event with Wayne Weaver on April 27th. Dances in May include an SSD dance with Janet Geiger on 5/3, Dancing In The Stars on 5/11 (a remembrance dance to honor those we have lost) and a Plus/Advanced dance on 5/19 with Phil and Dean. We are dark on 5/25 to enjoy Boatnik Festival in Grant Pass. We would love to see you at Diamond Lake - a wonderful outdoor festival July 24-27th. Callers will be Phil Ramey (Wed/Thu) and Michael Kellogg (Fri/Sat) and cuer Rikki Lobato (Thu-Sat).

See you on the dance floor.


May 3 (1st Fri)
SSD Dance
SSD Dance
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Janet Geiger
View Flyer

May 11 (2nd Sat)
Dancing In The Stars
See Flyer
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil Ramey
View Flyer

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

South Coast Council
No council news received.
Beachcombers
No club news received.

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
dances end 4:30
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Dave Cooper
Cuer: Cathy Houston
Crook County Mavericks
No club news received.

May 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
Phase 2-4 to the floor
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Cuer: Dave Cooper
Saints-N-Aints - Link
No club news received.

May 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00-8:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Sherm Welch
Cuer: Cathy Houston

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00-8:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Sherm Welch
Cuer: Cathy Houston
Sets In Order - Link
No club news received.

May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
Coquille Community Building, Coquille
Caller: Bob Houston
Cuer: Denise Harris

Tualatin Valley Council - Link
The March 25th TVC meeting was held by Zoom with 14 members present, President Dale Brabham presiding. The nominees for Council positions for 2024-25 were unanimously elected to office. The newly elected officers are; President - Sally Duyck, Vice President - Joann and Ronnie Swanson, Secretary - Andis Garuts, Treasurer - Marie Clem, State Delegate - Laura Irvan, Alternate State Delegate - Dale Brabham, and 2nd Alternate State Delegate - Lane Clem. Installation ceremony will be at the May Meeting. Date to be determined.

Over the years Ian Craig called for many TVC clubs as well as club caller for the 4n'8ers. A celebration of life dance for Ian will be held on Sunday, May 19th, at the Bethany Charter School, 11824 Hazelgreen Rd NE, Silverton, OR 97381. Hosted by Silver City Squares and Chaps & Petticoats the dance starts at 2PM. Caller MC Thomas Buchheit and cuer MC Julia Buchheit will have callers and cuers from the floor mixing up Mainstream and Plus.

The next TVC event will be the outdoor "Dancing in the Park" on June 29th. Details to follow next month..

Ferrous Steinka


May 27 (4th Mon)
No Meeting in May
Dark for Memorial Day
Columbia River Dancers - Link
As to be expected in the great Pacific Northwest, rain/snow ushered in the month of March. But that didn't dampen our spirits for our 9th Anniversary dance which was held on Saturday March 9th. Adam Christman came over from Spokane to guest call and cue for us as he has done with each and everyone of our anniversary celebrations. We had 8 squares on the floor and a totally awesome evening of both square and round dancing. Mark your calendars for our 10th Anniversary dance on March 8th, 2025, it’s gonna be a “party”.

Our club caller, Daryl Clendenin continues with our Sunday basic/mainstream classes and they continue to be fun while learning. We are also looking into possibly doing some round dance lessons, stay tuned for more information on that.

We are getting ready to let our beginners loose. The club will have a beginners dance on Sunday, May 5th for all beginners from all clubs. The dance will be from 6 PM to 8. Look for the flyer. To get new people in the mood, we are holding a clothing sale beginning at 5 pm with all items only a dollar each. Can’t beat that price for a petticoat or a top.

Our regular dances will be on the first and third Fridays (May 3rd and 17th.) Daryl Clendenin will be calling and cueing. Hope to see you there!

Mary Brown


May 3 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 7:30pm Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer

May 5 (1st Sun)
New Dancers Dance
Clothing sale at 5:00pm, basic/Mainstream dance 6:00-8:00pm
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer

May 17 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 7:30pm Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Daryl Clendenin
View Flyer
Eager Beavers - Link
The Eager Beavers began the month with our Black & White Dance on the March 4th. Dancing each Monday, we have typically have three or four squares at our afternoon dances. Darrell Kalmbach likes to try out various DBD plus moves on us which makes for interesting dances. Jeanine Norden keeps the floor circling with her phase III and IV rounds added to the standard phase II fare. We look forward to having you join us! Many of our members attended the TVC Tri-Council Dance on March 30th.

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

Alice Hendricks


May 6 (1st Mon)
May Dances
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Jeanine Norden

May 13 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
View Flyer

May 20 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
View Flyer

May 27 (4th Mon)
Memorial Day Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Jeanine Norden
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Hayshakers - Link
Last month I reported that 9,000+ flyers were inserted into 3 local newspapers. The first day of lessons 13 new students showed up and had a good time. The second week only 1 of the 13 returned . . . but she brought a friend which makes 2. At least we got our name out there.

The Hayshakers will be using a fine set of supplementary teaching materials produced by the North Shore Squares north of Chicago, https://www.northshoresquares.com/student-information, which includes 2 eBooks and 145 short videos Mainstream through Plus.

Craig Holt


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

May 12 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

May 19 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

May 26 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest
Hoedowners - Link
March 2024 was another exciting month for the Hoedowners. We were literally going in circles! On the 9th, we had Rounds with Randy! An evening of round dancing with our cuer Randy Lewis. It was a first for Hoedowners and it was a ton of fun. Then, to continue our “round” theme, we served pizza for dinner and cannoli for dessert.

On the 23rd we shifted gears, changed directions and had Mark Wheeler calling squares for us. We were excited to welcome all our visitors, especially Braids and Braves, who made the trip from McMinnville. It was a delightful evening with the company, the dancing and the first fresh flowers of the year.

All sorts of news coming next month. Stay tuned!!!

Krystal Laas


May 11 (2nd Sat)
Mothers Day Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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May 25 (4th Sat)
Memorial Day Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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Mix N Mingle - Link
We’ve got just two more dances on our calendar and then we’ll be dark for the Summer. The dates are May 4th (with Randy Dibble and Connie Clark), and June 1st (with Randy Dibble and Julie Stiers).

We’d love to have you join us if you can!.

Lindie Noonan


May 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Connie Clark

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark
Oak Hills Squares - Link
Oak Hills Squares continues with lessons on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30. Mainstream dancing follows from 7:30 to 8:30. Our new dancers are catching on quickly and Mark introduces several new calls each week.

March came in like a lamb and out like a lion, but the weather never deters our dancers! We have had great attendance, including members visiting from several nearby clubs, so we've consistently had 3 squares + dancing.

St. Patrick's Day gave us a reason to celebrate, especially since our club colors are GREEN! Many wore traditional green Oak Hills dancing outfits, adding to the festive atmosphere. Snacks and socializing are always a welcome part of our celebrations and we enjoyed good conversation between tips..

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

Lynne Fonner


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

May 13 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

May 20 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler

May 27 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30 to 8:30
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
R Square D - Link
R Square D enjoyed dancing to guest callers in March while Craig was in Arizona. Melissa James called our March 8th dance and Jim Raupp called for us on the 23rd. Susan Healea cued at both dances. It’s wonderful to see so many people from Susan’s Tuesday night waltz class dancing rounds at our club dances!

Friday, May 10th is our “Dancing Through the Decades” dance with Craig Abercrombie calling and Susan Healea cueing. This will be a fun night of music from various decades. Ladies and gentlemen, put on your poodle skirts, Roaring 20s garb, Zoot suits, hippie-era outfits or whatever you feel comfortable dancing in! This is our only dance in May, because we will be dark on May 25th for Memorial Day weekend.

R Square D’s Wednesday night lessons will finish on May 8th and we will have a “finish the year” dance on Wednesday, May 29th. This will be a great dance for those who have just finished lessons or are fairly new dancers. It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the Kelso Senior Center.

We held a club election in March and our officers for 2024 – 2025 are Chris Poole, President; Marv Pope and Sandy Sims, Vice President; Goldie Worley, Secretary; and Gloria Nichols, Treasurer. Our “Sheriff Darla” is very entertaining as she collects “fines” and Happy Bucks at our dances. The money collected is donated to one or more local nonprofits at the end of the year. We also have a recently formed committee to work on promoting square dancing in our area. This committee is led by Sandy Sims and includes Kristy Nessly, Susan Fowler and Lisa Jessen. Thank you to all who are willing to serve our club in these jobs, as well as in other ways!

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

Chris Poole


May 1 (1st Wed)
Dance Schedule for 2024
Note Temporary Hall May through October
Catlin Grange, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Susan Healea
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May 10 (2nd Fri)
Dance Through the Decades
7:00 To 9:30
Catlin Grange, Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Susan Healea
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May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark
Sunset Promenaders - Link
May 2nd , May 16th and May 30th are Plus dance nights with Darrell Kalmbach calling and Tami Helms cuing.

We will have a "Cinco de Mayo" mainstream dance on May 4th, please come and enjoy this fun dance with us! Darrell Kalmbach is calling and Tami Helms in cuing. We'll be having foods from south of the border at break time.

May 18th will be a mainstream dance with Darrell Kalmbach calling and Tami Helms cuing.

In March, we had an Irish fling dance on March 2nd. A baked potato bar was provided, lots of green outfits and a really fun time was had by all!

We went dark on March 16th to attend the memorial dance for Leonard Snodgrass in McMinnville. We had 10 dancers who attended. The place was packed, and it was a wonderful tribute to Leonard!

Our club meeting was held on March 28th and officers for the upcoming year with a June 1st start date were elected. They are Ed Mickelson, President; Donna Swanson, Vice President; Dianne Pratt, Secretary and Lalani Radford, Treasurer. Judy Schnase with continue as past president and our TVC delegates will be Judy Schnase and Janice Sminia. The new officers will be sworn in at our May meeting.

Square dance lessons for new dancers continue and Darrell Kalmbach expects to be done at the end of the April or early May.

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

Terri Browning


May 2 (1st Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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May 4 (1st Sat)
Cinco de Mayo Mainstream Dance
7 - 7:30pm Pre-Rounds 7:30-9:30 Mainstream 9:30 Plus Tip
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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May 16 (3rd Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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May 18 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream Dance
7 - 7:30pm Pre-Rounds 7:30-9:30 Mainstream 9:30 Plus Tip
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Guest Jeanine Norden
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May 30 (5th Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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Tri Squares - Link
On March 8th we had our New Dancers dance, which had been scheduled for January but was cancelled by the icy conditions then. On March 17th, we graduated our 10 students and all of them became members. They came to our dance on March 22nd, our "Spring It Forward" dance. At that dance we collected donations for the Good Neighbor shelter for homeless families in Tigard, as in years past.

We had to suddenly change our original visitation plan for Valley Squares, due to Scott Zinser's surgery, so we scheduled one to the 5th Saturday Tri Council dance, "Spring Beach Party" on the 30th instead.

In May we have new officers (but as I write this in April, we don't know who they are yet!) On May 10th we'll have our "Fiesta Time!" dance, in honor of El Cinco de Mayo. And on the 24th "Hippie Hoedown" where you can wear that old tie-dye shirt, John Lennon glasses, and flowers in your hair! Both dances will be called by Terry Halley and cued by Sandra Pinion, at 7:00 for Plus and Pre Rounds and 7:30 for Mainstream, Rounds, and 3rd tip Plus, at our grange in Kinton. We'll try again for a visitation to Valley Squares on May 3rd.

Gloria Davis


May 10 (2nd Fri)
It's Fiesta Time
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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May 24 (4th Fri)
Hippie Hoedown
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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Valley Squares - Link
Carolene is at Maryville rehab recovering from fracturing both of her wrists. As she is in two casts, her mystery ghost writer who has taken dictation is offering this report:

Valley Squares dances for May are the first Friday, May 3rd with Mark Wheeler calling and Connie Clark cueing. Our third Saturday dance is May 18th, and NO we are not celebrating the anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. But, come to think of it that might be a fun theme. Our caller is Mark Wheeler, cuer Connie Clark.

All dances are at the Aloha Grange, dance times are 7pm - 9:30 pm, Mainstream with every third tip plus. Come join us and have square dance FUN!

Carolene Siebert


May 3 (1st Fri)
May Flowers
7:00pm - 9:30pm Mainstream and Rounds in between
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Connie Clark
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May 18 (3rd Sat)
Daisy a Day
7:00pm - 9:30pm Mainstream and Rounds in between
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Connie Clark
Wave Steppers - Link
We are dancing at the Tillamook Senior Center from 4-6 on Tuesday each week. Our caller is Anthony Egan. We have a class in progress at this time and could use some strong angels to help. Some of our members have been making visits to the Astoria Hayshakers, Eager Beavers and Sunset Promenaders.

The address of the Tillamook Senior Center is 316 Stillwell Avenue, Tillamook . Located on the corner of 4th and Stillwell there is no on site parking and little street parking. The huge Safeway parking lot is directly across the street. Our dances are held weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 and we always have food and snacks after the dances.

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

Lynda Sherman


May 7 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan
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May 14 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

May 21 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

May 28 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Lane Clem
Cuer: Lane Clem

Umpqua Area Council - Link
No council news received.

May 8 (2nd Wed)
Meeting
meet every other month
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Buckeroo - Link
No club news received.

May 4 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7pm pre-rounds, 7:30pm mainstream, 3rd tips plus
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Guest
Cuer: Neil Koozer

May 18 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
7pm pre-rounds, 7:30pm mainstream, 3rd tips plus
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Guest
Cuer: Neil Koozer
Dancing Friends - Link
No club news received.

May 23 (4th Thu)
Two-Step class graduation dance
6:30-8:30p mostly two-Step, w/add'l rhythms
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Neil Koozer
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Timber 8's - Link
No club news received.

May 3 (1st Fri)
Last dance before dark for summer
7pm pre-rounds, 7:30pm plus
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Jim Steele
Cuer: Rod Skinner
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May 11 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

May 25 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark


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