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Oregon Federation News
March 2026

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

Printed 27 February 2026
Editor's Note

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Federation Events

Federation Meetings

The next Federation meeting will be hosted by the Interstate-Highlanders at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Klamath Falls on April 19.

The election for Federation officers for the 2026-27 square dance year is currently underway. The ballots have been delayed in order to solicit candidates for President (which is unusual). Your club secretary will receive an email with a link to the ballot.

You may find biographies of the candidates here: 2026 Nominees


Mid-Winter

The next Mid-Winter Festival, "Diamond Cir-Q-L8 and Roll to Mid-Winter" will be held in Albany on January 29-31, 2027. Click on the thumbnail to get your registration form.

Photos

Here is a photo/video album of the Showcase of Rounds Saturday night from TVC dancer Richard Cason:

Showcase album


Summer Festival

There is currently no Summer Festival scheduled for 2026.

ORDTA is planning to hold a Round Dance weekend at the Emerald Square Dance Center in Springfield on August 21 and 22.


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

The Washington Summer Festival will be held in Ocean Shores, Washington, July 16-18, 2026.

The 2026 USAWest Convention will be held in Cedar City, Utah, August 5-8, 2026

The 76th National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Loveland, Colorado, June 23-26, 2027.

The 77th National Square Dance Convention® will be held in Daytona Beach, Florida, June 29-July 1, 2028.


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:

March 4 -- Muddy Frogs
March 6 -- Misty Valley Cloggers
March 18 -- ORDTA
March 22 -- Sundown RidgeRiders
March 23 -- Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws
March 23 -- Saints-N-Aints
March 27 -- Timber Twirlers

When & Where

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

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

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:

Ron Bell-Roemer
60275 Pawnee Lane,
Bend, OR 97702
541-728-3188
bellroemer.ron@gmail.com
Thomas Buchheit
6122 Brush Creek Dr
Silverton, OR 97381
buchheit.tj@gmail.com
Daryl Clendenin
14421 SE Jupiter Ct
Milwakie, OR 97267
503-285-7431
daryl@clendenin.net
George Hermann
3305 NE 5th St
Gresham, OR 97030
503-367-5576
gpsqrd@comcast.net

Cuers:

(None right now)

These ORDTA members are willing to donate their time and knowledge to mentor new Cuers:

Connie Clark

Aloha, OR
503-649-8346 home
503-310-6814 cell
cdancinglady805@gmail.com
Sandy Harris

Springfield, OR
541-974-4978 home
541-974-4978 cell
cuer400@gmail.com
Rikki Lobato

Grants Pass, OR
541-295-5270 cell
rikkisrounds73@gmail.com
David Vomocil & Kathy Baumhardt

Albany, OR
541-928-7325 home
danceqr@gmail.com
Christina Corelli

Eugene, OR
541-688-0711 home
541-521-6400 cell
sqdnc@aol.com
Tami Helms & Tim Keck

Portland, OR
503-665-1967 home
helmscallr@aol.com
Judy Russell & Bruce Lowther

Stayton, OR
503-991-2161 home
jrsquaredancer@gmail.com
Elaine Funk

Grants Pass, OR
541-476-2539
banderd@wmni.net
Randy Lewis & Debbie Olson

Beaverton, OR
503-645-9233 home
503-318-8831 cell
rcl831@frontier.com
Julie Stiers

Canby, OR 97013
503-804-3774
juliestiers4@gmail.com
Oregon Round of the Month

ORDTA has chosen the March 2026 Classic Oregon Round of the Month:

"Af en Af", Phase II Two-Step, choreographed by Mike & Michelle Seurer. The song is performed by Kurt Darren on the album "Uit Die Diepte Van My Hart".

Download your cue sheet here

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

Lessons starting in March and April

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


March

Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Washington Grange #82
7701 NE Ward Rd
Plus
Mondays, 6:30 PM starting Mar 2
Contact: Sidra Goldsmit - 209-914-1420
Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Washington Grange #82
7701 NE Ward Rd
Basic
Mondays, 7:30 PM starting Mar 2
Contact: Sidra Goldsmit - 209-914-1420

New Dancer Jamborees
March 16 (3rd Mon)
Oak Hills Squares
New Dancer Jamboree Dance-Irish Shinanig
Square Dance Jamboree for new dancers with easy Waltz Rounds
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem
View Flyer
March 22 (4th Sun)
Beachcombers
New Dancers Event
Lunch @ 1; Square & Rounds @ 2
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Cooper, Marshall, Simpkin, Ramey, +
Cuer: Cooper +
View Flyer
May 30 (5th Sat)
Cascade Callers & Cuers Assoc
NEW DANCERS DANCE
7:00 PM
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: members of CCCA
Cuer: members of CCCA
View Flyer

Special Dances
February 27 (4th Fri)
Tri Squares
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball (mask contest
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: KC Curtis & Terry Halley
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
February 28 (4th Sat)
Star Promenaders
67th Birthday Dance
Advanced 630pm Pre Rounds 730pm Squares 8-10pm
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Tim Pepper
Cuer: Bev Oren Pepper
View Flyer
March 22 (4th Sun)
Beachcombers
New Dancers Event
Lunch @ 1; Square & Rounds @ 2
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Cooper, Marshall, Simpkin, Ramey, +
Cuer: Cooper +
View Flyer
March 28 (4th Sat)
Silver City Squares
Fundraiser Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit & KC Curtis
Cuer: Julia Buchheit
View Flyer
April 1 (1st Wed)
Bachelor N Bachelorettes
Anniversary Dance
Plus 7 PM, Pre-rounds 7:15, Mainstream 7:30-9:30, announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
April 20 (3rd Mon)
Eager Beavers
51st Anniversary Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms & Lane Clem
View Flyer
May 1 (1st Fri)
Country Cut-Ups
Spring Fling
Mainstream with Round
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Andy Allemao
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
May 22 (4th Fri)
Charlie Brown Squares
Boatnik Festival (3 day Festival)
3 day Event - Lots of Dancing & Activities
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Hunter Keller
Cuer: Mary Ann Callahan
View Flyer
May 30 (5th Sat)
Tualatin Valley Council
Tri Council Dance
7 - 9:30 Mainstream w every 3rd tip Plus
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Susan Healea
View Flyer
July 22 (4th Wed)
Star Promenaders
Annual Diamond Lake Festival
Annual Festival Wed thru Saturday
Diamond Lake, Diamond Lake
Caller: Ray Brendzy
Cuer: Randy & Marie Preskitt
View Flyer
August 29 (5th Sat)
Tualatin Valley Council
Dance in the Park
3:30 Picnic, 4:30 - 7pm Dance
Harleman Park, Cornelius
Caller: George Herman
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer
September 18 (3rd Fri)
Country Cut-Ups
Fall Fling
7:00 - 10:00 PM Mainstream
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Dan Preedy
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer
September 19 (3rd Sat)
Bachelor N Bachelorettes
Oregon State Federation Harvest Moon Dan
7PM pre-rounds, 7:15 Intro of Officers, 7:30 Mainstream, 9:4
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Randy Dibble & Dan Preedy
Cuer: Tami Helms & Julie Stiers
View Flyer
October 23 (4th Fri)
Sunset Promenaders
Seaside Sashay Square Dance Festival
October 23 & 24, 2026
Seaside Convention Center, Seaside
Caller: Hunter Keller & Steve Noseck
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer

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Pictures

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Several plus dancers as well as a dancer refreshing her skills took the A1 lessons with Tim Matteson teaching. They will continue on with the A1 list in the second week of February.

King Jim and Queen Leslie from Eager Beaver's Valentine's dance on February 9th
Councils & Clubs

Click a council name to go directly to that section.


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

March 26 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Not holding regularly scheduled dances
Fort Union Grange, Island City
Muddy Frogs
No club news received.

March 15 (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.

March 16 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Two to three weeks prior to State Meeting
Abby's Pizza, Redmond
High Desert Dancers - Link
No club news received.

March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend

March 13 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend

March 21 (3rd Sat)
Hat Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
Cuer: Sherri Milling
View Flyer

March 27 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws - Link
No club news received.

March 1 (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

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

March 8 (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

March 11 (2nd Wed)
Regular Dance
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm (MS) Plus on Wed - 6:00-7:30pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Caller: Jim Steele

March 15 (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

March 18 (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

March 22 (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

March 25 (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
Red Rock Squares - Link
No club news received.

March 6 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:0 pm - 9:30 pm
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuers

March 20 (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.

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco Elementary School, Prineville
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers

March 28 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco Elementary School, Prineville
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers
Sundown RidgeRiders - Link
No club news received.

March 5 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

March 12 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

March 19 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

March 26 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:00pm
Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Redmond
Cuer: Mark McDonald

Emerald Empire Council - Link
No council news received.

March 1 (1st Sun)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 2 (1st Mon)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 8 (2nd Sun)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 15 (3rd Sun)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 16 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 22 (4th Sun)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield

March 29 (5th Sun)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Cascade Callers & Cuers Assoc
We dance every fifth Saturday.  Our next dance is May 30 and will be a New Dancer Dance. At 7:00 we have Pre-Rounds and squares and rounds from 7:30 to 9:30.

Our Fifth Saturday dance in August will be a dance called and cued by amateur callers and cuers.  

 

Happy calling and cueing for you,

Christina Corelli,

Cast A Shadow - Link
We held two dances to recorded tips in the moth of January. Several of us went to Mid-Winter Festival in Albany to dance to the featured caller Ray Brendzy and several local callers, Randy Dibble, Scott Zinser and Rick Hawes. Dean Black was on the schedule as well as Craig Abercrombie but due to health reasons neither called that weekend.

In February we held our first dance to recorded tips on Feb. 1 and are looking forward to Feb. 15th when we will have a dance at the A1 level for our new A1 dancers who went through lessons at our hall with Tim Matteson teaching on Wednesday evenings. I am submitting a photo of the class which can be found in the photo section of this newsletter. My thanks to Chris Vanderlinde for taking the photo for me.

In March we will host dances on the 1st and 15th with the one on the 15th being another A1 level dance, this time with national caller Kris Jensen from Albuquerque helping our class get used to a live caller besides their teacher Tim Matteson. We hope they will get through the next several months to learn the full A2 list and join us on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 in Hall B at the Emerald Square Dance Center. We try to dance on the 2nd and 4th Sundays but lately because of holidays and other events we have been dancing on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Please come join us if you are in the area. We always love to see visitors. All of our dances are casual attire.

If you want to be on the email list to be notified of upcoming dances or want to check to be sure we are dancing, please call Fred Beisse at (458) 221-3564. You can seet our tentative schedule at cas-sd.yolasite.com.

Keep on dancing, everyone!

Gaynor Hintz


March 1 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark

March 8 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark

March 15 (3rd Sun)
A-1 Level Dance
1:30 to 3:30 in Hall B
Caller: Tim Matteson
Cuer: N/A

March 22 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark

March 29 (5th Sun)
regular dance
1:30 to 3:30 in Hall B
Caller: Recorded tips
Cuer: N/A
Misty Valley Cloggers
No club news received.
Single Trees - Link
No club news received.

March 13 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 Plus, 7:45 Pre-rounds; 8-10:00 MS w/3rd tip plus
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuer

March 27 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 Plus, 7:45 Pre-rounds; 8-10:00 MS w/3rd tip plus
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuer
Spin Cycle Squares - Link
We dance every Sunday from 4 to 6 in Hall A at the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield.  Our caller, Tim Matteson, will call to the floor.  

Melba Walker, one of our members, fell Thursday at Mid-Winter Festival and broke her wrist.  Talk about adding insult to injury!  Last year Melba survived her shoulder surgery and breaking her neck after that.  You just can't keep that gal down.  She did come out to the dance and watched.  We are wishing her wrist to heal up soon so she's back to dancing with us again!

We were thrilled to have Tim and Cheryl Hagey back dancing with us.  They've both had some pretty serious health issues.  Their Santa and Mrs. Claus schedule during December was pretty full as well.  Tim brings some of his sewn creatures and other things for us to drool over and buy!  He's pretty talented.  He also knits incredible things!  Cheryl brought a quilt she finished--just beautiful! Sometimes they bring their grandsons which is always fun.  Killian, the oldest, square dances too!

   

We look forward to having Kris Jensen with us March 15.  Kris is our member, Kurt Jensen's, sister.  Kris is an awesome caller who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

   

Please call David Lajoie at 541-520-7311 if you wish to make sure we are dancing.

   

We welcome all guests!  It’s always casual attire.

Happy dancing,

Christina Corelli


March 1 (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

March 8 (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

March 15 (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

March 22 (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

March 29 (5th 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.

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30- 9:00pm
Foster Elementary School Gymnasium , Sweet Home
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Jackie Gale
Whirl-A-Ways - Link
We dance every third Saturday at the hall in Springfield.  Plus is from 7:00 to- 7:30 and then Mainstream with rounds is from 7:30to 10:00 Roger Putzler is our caller, and Christina Corelli is our cuer.

   

We are contemplating merging with Single Trees since our club numbers have dwindled.  Both Single Tree and Whirl-A-Ways have awesome and thoughtful dancers so a merger would certainly work and, hopefully, make a difference.

    

Happy Dancing,

Christina Corelli, Cuer


March 21 (3rd 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.

March 21 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00 PM
Knights of Columbus, Klamath Falls
Caller: Cece Glidewell
Cuer: Sarge Glidewell

Mid-Willamette Council - Link
No council news received.

March 16 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Delegate: Norma Sohn
Braids & Braves - Link
March is our Birthday Month! Braids and Braves are 65 years young! We hope you can join us for our dance. It will be at the McMinnville Grange at 1700 Old Sheridan Rd. 5:00-7:30 p.m. Bruce Lowther and Judy Russell will be calling and cueing, and there will be lots of good food after! Join us!

Trena


March 21 (3rd Sat)
Birthday Dance
5:00-7:30
McMinnville Grange, McMinnville
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
View Flyer
Capitol Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link
No club news received.

March 15 (3rd Sun)
No Meeting this month.
September, November, February, May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: N/A
Cuer: N/A
Cherry City Cloggers - Link
No club news received.

March 3 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

March 10 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

March 17 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

March 24 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

March 31 (5th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Corvallis Squares - Link
Please join us for our 67th Birthday Dance on February 28. Roger Putzler will be calling, and Sandy Harris will cue. We dance at the First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th Street. Enter from the parking lot in the back.

March 13 and 14, we hit the road for our annual Coast Retreat at Gleneden Beach. We would love to have all our friends join us. It's always a fun time. Shaun McKamey will call Friday night, and Bruce Lowther will call Saturday night. Judy Russell will cue both nights. The dances start at 6:45 p.m. Saturday noon features a potluck, followed by games. All events are at Gleneden Beach Community Center, 110 Azalea.

We won't dance at home on Saturday, March 28, but we will be back at our home hall in April.

Fran


March 13 (2nd Fri)
Coast Dance
6:45 pm pre-rounds; 7:00 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
Gleneden Beach Community Club, Gleneden Beach
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Judy Russell
View Flyer

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Coast Dance
6:45:pm pre-rounds; 7:00 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
Gleneden Beach Community Club, Gleneden Beach
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell

March 28 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark
Independence Wagon Wheelers - Link
The annual Koast Krash is happening over the last weekend of February. "Around the World in 80 Days" will feature food, games, socializing, and did I say food? The Yachats Inn will be the location of the getaway for the members and friends.

The club danced at the Oregon Capitol Rotunda on February 14 to celebrate the 167th birthday of Oregon Statehood and to showcase the state dance of Oregon.

KC Curtis began teaching Plus lessons on February 15 at 6:00 p.m. We encourage Mainstream dancers to join us.

The club will celebrate 66 years as a club on March 14. Come and see who KC invites to be his guests on stage for the party. Dancing starts at 6:30 p.m.

Marilyn


March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano

March 14 (2nd Sat)
66th Birthday Dance
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
View Flyer
Lebanon Square Circlers - Link
We were excited to celebrate our 77th Birthday in February! Lebanon Square Circlers is the second-oldest square dance club in Oregon. We also started new Mainstream lessons Sunday, February 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Two-Step Lessons, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Our regular program has us dancing every first and third Saturday, starting at 6:30 p.m. with Plus, Pre-Rounds at 6:45 p.m., and Mainstream from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. (every third tip Plus). For details, please visit: www.lebanonsquarecirclers.com

Kaynor Heineck


March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 Plus; 6:45 Pre-Rounds; 7:00 Mainstream; Every 3rd tip p
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion

March 21 (3rd Sat)
St. Patrick's Day
6:30 Plus; 6:45 Pre-Rounds; 7:00 Mainstream; Every 3rd tip p
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer

March 27 (4th Fri)
Alliance Plus
7:00-9:30 Plus/Rounds
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Mark McDonald
View Flyer
ORDTA - Link
We had our Winter meeting during Mid-Winter with several members in attendance. We got some nominations for officers. Nominations closed on February 15. We were delighted to meet the featured cuers, JL & Linda Pelton, and received some background on dancing in their area in Texas.

We set up some details for the round dance weekend in August. We will dance on Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, at the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield. Hot August Rounds will be a phase 2-5 weekend with some workshops, teaches, and of course, dancing with cuers from around Oregon. The cost for the weekend is $25. There will be no daily fee. Dry camping is available on site. Two halls will be available, so we are encouraging the lower-level dancers to attend and enjoy all that will be available.

Our next meeting is in April in Springfield to set up any other details that may be needed for August, and to vote for officers.

Marilyn

ReVuN'Q
Since we have shut down the Thursday night dancing, we continue to support the Sunday night classes. Phase III waltz started on February 15, at 3:30 p.m. At the writing of this article, we have heard from a few interested dancers and look forward to seeing some new faces and some Phase II dancers spreading their wings to try something new. Stephanie Lozano and Marilyn Schmit are looking forward to more giggles and fun teaching together again. Classes should be fun while gaining some new moves on the dance floor

Marilyn

Salem Swingin' Stars
Happy Almost Spring! Our winter dances have been loads of fun. We danced three times in January, twice in February, and we will dance two times in March. February 6 was our Annual Wear Red Dance and was attended by over 40 dancers with five squares dancing Mainstream all night.

February 20 is our Sweetheart dance. Watch for the flyer for our March 20 Annual Hobo Dance and Teen Festival Fundraiser.

We started our practices with the youth preparing to participate in the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, May 1-2, 2026, at Blanchet School. Our goal is to have two squares, one Pre/Teen Novice and one Junior level. The youth are selling Pins that will enable you to attend the Friday night dance and the Saturday competition. They are $3.00 each. Ask any of our young dancers to get yours.

Mainstream lessons began on February 11. We are looking forward to adding more square dancers to our great activity.

Randy Dibble is also teaching the New Plus List on Wednesdays after the Mainstream class. See the flyer on the OFN website. See you on the dance floor.

Sheila Machado


March 6 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis

March 20 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis
Silver City Squares
Our group had a great time at Mid-Winter Festival, with several of our new graduates attending. Thank you to those who purchased snack items from the youth in the Plus Hall.

We have started practice for the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival. We hope to have two squares this year. The Festival will be at Blanchet High School in Salem on May 1st & 2nd. There are several volunteer positions to be filled, so if you can help out, please contact Karyn Buchheit at 503-383-4869.

Our fundraiser dance is on March 28 at Bethany Charter School. Please see the flyer in the OFN.

Petrina Buchheit


March 13 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit
Cuer: Julia Buchheit
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March 28 (4th Sat)
Fundraiser Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit & KC Curtis
Cuer: Julia Buchheit
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Timber Twirlers - Link
Timber Twirlers had good dances both in January and February. Now that Bruce and Judy are back from their trip, we will get back into a more normal schedule! Please consider coming to our March 6 dance and enjoy a bit of Irish music and some treats. We are a small club, but we love to have guests!

Judy Russell


March 6 (1st Fri)
St Patricks Day
7-9:30
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
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Willamette Squares
No club news received.

March 28 (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
Our Fifth Friday dance on January 30 was a big success, with six squares on the floor. Scott Zinser and Julie Stiers did their usual whiz-bang job of calling and cueing. We appreciated seeing so many visitors from the TVC.

Our next PAC dance won’t be until July 31 because we will be enjoying the Tri-Council Dance hosted by the Evergreen Council on May 30.

Our council elections are coming up in March. We are having trouble recruiting a nominee for the president position. We are considering drastically reducing the number of in-person council meetings in the hope that a smaller time commitment will make the position more palatable to potential candidates.


March 16 (3rd Mon)
Regular Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Jeff Knapp
Bachelor N Bachelorettes - Link
Can you believe it? Spring is just around the corner. It’s almost time for the shamrocks to bloom, and the “Wearing o’ the Green.” Come dance up a jig at the B ‘n’ Bs St. Patrick’s Day dance, on March 4! Our caller will be Darrell Kalmbach, and our cuer, Tami Helms.

On March 18, our own Melissa James will call, and Tami Helms will cue. We all look forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

B ‘n’ Bs dance 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at Abernethy Grange, 15745 Harley Ave., Oregon City. The format is 7:00 Plus, 7:15 Pre-Rounds, and 7:30 to 9:30 Mainstream.

Facebook: Bachelor & Bachelorettes Square and Round Dance Club Contacts: Jay 503-655-7163 or Melissa 360-904-7419


March 4 (1st Wed)
St Patrick's Day Dance
Plus 7 PM, Pre-rounds 7:15, Mainstream 7:30-9:30, announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms

March 18 (3rd Wed)
Regular Dance
Plus 7 PM, Pre-rounds 7:15, Mainstream 7:30-9:30, announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Melissa James
Cuer: Tami Helms
Chaps & Petticoats - Link
Our Mainstream Lessons this year were taught with only two students and one retread. Scott Zinser moved the lessons along quickly, and our Graduation was Sunday, February 8. As of this writing Scott is planning to have ankle surgery and will be out of commission for a minimum of six weeks; we’re sending healing thoughts your way, Scott.

We look forward to celebrating our 51st Club Anniversary on February 20 with the Flintstones dance. There will be picture opportunities in the Flintstone mobile, too. Darrell Kalmbach, a/k/a Fred Flintstone, will call. Tami Helms, our Betty Rubble cuer, will open with pre-rounds at 7:30pm. If you choose to dress as your favorite Flintstone character, you could win a prize. The attending dancers will determine our costume winners for Male, Female and Couple prizes.

These C&P dances will take us into Spring at Maplewood Grange in Aurora:

• Just Dance on March 6, with Julie Stiers cueing pre-rounds at 7:30pm. Terry Halley will entertain you 8-10 pm, with humor, of course, and Mainstream dancing..

• Open Mic Night on Friday, March 20. Caller/Cuer MCs will be Thomas Buchheit and Katie Marteny beginning at 7:30pm. We look forward to dancing to our youth Callers and Cuers!

• Hippie Dance is what’s happening on Friday, April 3. Our Caller Dude, Scott Zinser, may show up in a cast (after his February 12 surgery). Stephanie Lozano, our Flower Power Cuer, will open the dance at 7:30pm. Costumes are encouraged but not required). Sure hope you can join us!

Happy Feet,

Betty Chipps


March 6 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Julie Stiers

March 20 (3rd Fri)
Teen Open Mic
Teen Caller and Cuers on stage
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: MC: Thomas Buchheit
Cuer: MC: Katie Marteny
Country Cut-Ups - Link
Hello Everyone!

The Cut-Ups class graduated six new dancers on February 5! Everyone had a great time at graduation.

We also had a good time with Darrel Kalmbach and Tami Helms on February 7.

We celebrated Galentines Bingo on February 13 at the Barn.

We have a visitation planned to go to Happy Hoppers on February 21, with an amazing dinner at The Golden Corral before the dance. We are excited to be back at our Barn for Bingo on February 27 and our dance on February 28 with Terry Halley calling and Julie Stiers cueing!

We will have another dance on March 7 with Thomas Buchheit calling and Sherri Milling cueing. Bingo at the Barn will be held March 13 and March 27. Our fourth Saturday will be March 28, with Daryl Clendenin calling and Julie Stiers cueing!


March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Thomas Bucheit
Cuer: Sherri Milling
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March 28 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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Happy Hoppers - Link
The Happy Hoppers of Vancouver, WA. felt the "love" of square dancing at Washington Grange #82 during the month of February. The club dances were both well attended, and our clothing sale was a great success! Happy Hoppers once again hosted a Beginner dance to celebrate the completion of our third session of lessons. "SWEET!"

March is almost here, and the club is feeling "lucky" to host Roger Putzler calling and Julie Stiers cueing on March 7, then Adam Christman on March 21 calling and cueing. Both of our March dances are Mainstream with some Plus and Rounds. We wanted to share visiting callers with all members and guests. Come join us ... both dances are 7:00-9:30 PM. Feel free to wear your green and have some fun this month, we're all a bit Irish!

Club Caller Craig Abercrombie will be starting our fourth session of lessons. Basic/Mainstream lessons and Plus lessons are beginning on Monday, March 2, with Plus at 6:30 Basic/Mainstream at 7:30. The Happy Hoppers are so proud of our square dance angels ... they all attend and welcome our new students. Thank you!

Our club really enjoys hosting other clubs and traveling to other clubs. We have fun capturing many banners and like sharing our travel banners. Come on over to the Happy Hoppers in Vancouver, WA on first and third Saturdays.

See you dancing ... Roz and Denise Buddenberg


March 7 (1st Sat)
Mainstream with Plus and Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Julie Stiers
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March 21 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream with Plus and Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Adam Christman
Cuer: Adam Christman
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Heads to the Center - Link
No club news received.

March 5 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

March 12 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

March 19 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

March 26 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes
River City Dancers - Link
No club news received.

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Celebrate Pie Day
7:00 Plus, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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March 28 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 Plus, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Renee Ruud
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Rosetown Ramblers - Link
No club news received.

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Purple Party
Alternating SSD and Plus tips
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Caller: Kris Jensen

Rogue-Sis-Q Council - Link
Our next meeting will be in April and our next dance is May 29th. We appreciate and enjoy having visitors in our area and hope to see you soon. Happy Dancing!

March 3 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
Dark
Charlie Brown Squares - Link
Classes are in full swing: MS/Plus classes meet on Tuesdays and SSD classes meet on Thursdays. Our next dance is February 21st with Dean Black and Rikki. It will also be a fundraiser for the local animal shelter. Our dances in March will be called by Chuck and cued by Sarge and Elaine on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Flyers are in this publication.

We are actively planning for a wonderful Boatnik Festival with the FUN Hunter Keller and MaryAnn Callahan. We are planning for the jet boat trip on Sunday afternoon after dancing ends. This worked out nicely last year. Watch the website and Facebook for the Reservation number. We hope to see you at the festival!! Get your ribbons before the price increases.

We are also planning for our 59th birthday dance in December. Mike Sikorsky will be calling and Rikki cueing - should be a great celebration.

Happy Dancing!


March 7 (1st Sat)
March On Hunger (Cookie Walk)
7pm Pre Rounds/Squares 730pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Chuck Simpkins
Cuer: Sarge Glidewell
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March 21 (3rd Sat)
If You're Happy & You Know It, Dance
7pm Pre Rounds/Squares 730pm (Potluck at 6pm)
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Chuck Simpkins
Cuer: Mark McDonald
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Circle-N-Square
Things have been quiet while Dean has been recovering. We hope to start classes again as soon as we can. Stay tuned.
Star Promenaders - Link
No club news received.

March 6 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
Friday SSD, Saturday 6:30 Adv or Plus or Rnds, 7:30 MS/Plus
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil-Billy Ramey
Cuer: Elaine Funk

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Friday SSD, Saturday 6:30 Adv or Plus or Rnds, 7:30 MS/Plus
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil-Billy Ramey
Cuer: Elaine Funk

March 28 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Friday SSD, Saturday 6:30 Adv or Plus or Rnds, 7:30 MS/Plus
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, Medford
Caller: Phil-Billy Ramey
Cuer: Elaine Funk

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

March 22 (4th Sun)
New Dancers Event
Lunch @ 1; Square & Rounds @ 2
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Cooper, Marshall, Simpkin, Ramey, +
Cuer: Cooper +
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March 28 (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.

March 8 (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.

March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00-8:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Saints-N-Aints new callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston

March 21 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:00-8:00
Harmony Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Caller: Saints-N-Aints new callers
Cuer: Cathy Houston
Sets In Order - Link
No club news received.

March 14 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
Coquille Community Building, Coquille
Caller: Bob Houston
Cuer: Denise Harris

Tualatin Valley Council - Link
The Tualatin Valley Council meeting was held via Zoom on January 26, 2026, with 17 members in attendance. Vice-President Judy Schnase presided over the meeting where various topics were discussed. The schedule for TVC dances was presented with one notable change; the New Years Eve dance which was to be held at the Kinton Grange has been moved to the Aloha Grange due to a double booking.

A successful TVC Dance was held at the Aloha Grange on January 31st with Mike Kious and Lane Clem. Oak Hills Squares took home the attendance banner for highest percentage of club attending.

The Council highly recommends that all TVC dancers attend the anniversary dances held by other member clubs. On March 6th the Columbia River Dancers will hold their 11th Anniversary dance at the Manor Grange, 17901 NE 72nd Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Adam Christman will be calling & cueing from 7:00 to 9:30, with the first half hour Plus followed by 2 hours of Mainstream/Rounds with every 3rd tip Plus. See Columbia River Dancers flyer in the "Flyers" section of the OFN.

The TVC has decided to not hold a meeting in February, unless it is decided otherwise later. The next scheduled meeting will be on March 23rd via Zoom.

Ferrous Steinka


March 4 (1st Wed)
Upcoming TVC Dances
See flyer
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March 23 (4th Mon)
Meeting
7:00
Delegate: Ferrous Steinka
Columbia River Dancers - Link
Have you ever looked in a photo album and wondered where the time went? I did that the other day when Dale Smith, our club president, showed me the dangles he had purchased for our Anniversary dance. Eleven years have passed since a group of us gathered together at a local pizza parlor to set up a new club.

We will have Adam Christman calling again on March 6th to call our 11th Year Celebration Dance. First 50 people get a dangle. Daryl Clendenin will be calling our regular dance on the 20th.

Speaking of celebrations, the Mid-Winter dance was one of the best we have attended. There was great calling in all the rooms, cueing to new songs for many of us and lots of dancers. About 800 ribbons were sold this year. Old timers tell me that number was small compared to years past. I lost count of the number of CRD dancers were there but I know everyone had a great time. Congratulations to everyone involved. We are looking forward to next winter all ready.

Lastly, we are having great beginner's classes this winter. You know they are having a good time when they chatter and talk well after lessons are over. I am not quite sure if they will be ready for our celebration dance but they are learning very quickly. Crossing my fingers.

Will see you in a square soon.

Nick Johnson


March 6 (1st Fri)
Anniversary Dance
7 PM plus, 7:30pm Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Adam Christman
Cuer: Adam Christman
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March 20 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 7:30pm Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Renee’ Ruud
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Eager Beavers - Link
The Eager Beavers held a special memorial dance on January 19th in honor of our former cuer, Jeanine Norden. Together, we raised over $600 for her favorite charity, Golden Bond Dog Rescue. Both of our cuers, Tami Helms and Lane Clem, joined our caller, Darrell Kalmbach, in sharing heartfelt tributes and appreciation for Jeanine. She is deeply missed.

Many of our members attended the Mid-Winter Festival and still had the energy to dance with us on the 25th - though after a weekend of dancing on concrete floors, tired legs definitely required a few extra breaks!

March brings five Mondays for dancing, including our St. Patrick’s Day Dance on the 16th. So dust off your green and come join us as we ease out of winter and into spring!

Our Plus lessons started in February. You are invited to come and brush up on your Plus and learn moves coming to the Plus list while lessons are going on 12:00 - 1:15. 

During our lessons, our regular dances are 1:15 to 3:00.  We dance every Monday at the Aloha Grange with Darrell Kalmbach calling, and Tami Helms or Lane Clem cueing Phase II and III Rounds on alternate Mondays. For current dancing information, please see our website at https://EagerBeavers.info. (see link above).

Alice Hendricks


March 2 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms

March 9 (2nd Mon)
Lessons continue
Lessons 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
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March 16 (3rd Mon)
St Patricks' Day Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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March 23 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lane Clem

March 30 (5th Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
Hayshakers - Link
The Hayshakers dance every Sunday at 5:00 pm in the Pacific Grange on Hwy 101, halfway between Seaside and Astoria. Mark Wheeler keeps the music lively; making sure everyone from beginners to seasoned dancers has a good time.

Mainstream lessons run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and are almost complete; these are followed by a short Mainstream dance for Angels. On the fourth Sunday of the month, we celebrate with a class level dance followed by a potluck dinner, because nothing fuels fancy footwork like casseroles and cookies!

Interesting times! During an Angel tip after lessons at 7 o’clock, we typically dance Allemande Thar, Cloverleaf, Walk and Dodge, and more . . . come September they’ll all disappear from Mainstream and become Plus. Twelve Mainstream calls will be lost - one will have to take up Plus to win them back!! Then the excitement begins - eleven calls will move down to Plus from A-1 in September. Can’t wait.

Craig Holt


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

March 8 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

March 15 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

March 22 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

March 29 (5th Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest
Hoedowners - Link
The Hoedowners are stepping boldly into 2026, and if our crystal ball is right, this year is going to be packed with dancing, laughter, and more allemande thars than you can shake a square at!

We launched the year with our “Welcome New Students" dance on January 10th and are thrilled to welcome four new members to our long standing Hoedowner Family!

We went dark for the 2026 Mid-Winter festival, on January 24th but the fun didn't stop! Sarah and David represented us beautifully in the Showcase of Rounds and performed a waltz choreographed by our very own cuer Randy Lewis!

On February 28th we will be ringing in the Year of the Fire Horse with style! Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chinese New Year complete with Chinese Food served after the dance! Yum! Michael Kious will be calling and Randy Lewis cueing.

March is then rolling in like a lion and you may be feeling a wee bit lucky and yearning to wear the green. If yes, join us on March 14th for our Erin Go Braugh dance! Michael calling and Randy cueing with Shepherds pie and other lucky goodies served after the dance.

We will close out March with a dance that is equal parts retro and ridiculous in the best way! Join us for our Chicken Sock Hop. We decided to go with the Chicken not bunny as Michael is going to wear his Chicken Costume! Come in your favorite spring animal costume or 50's attire as we mix it up with both costumes and retro style! With Michael and Randy calling and cueing this fun dance with refreshments served after.

Sarah Richmond


March 14 (2nd Sat)
Erin Go Bragh Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Michael Kious
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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March 28 (4th Sat)
Bunny Sock Hop Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Michael Kious
Cuer: Randy Lewis
View Flyer
Mix N Mingle - Link
Fun facts about March: It was named for Mars the Roman god of war and was the first month of the year - before 150 B.C that is! March "comes in like a lion - goes out like a lamb” and we are supposed to “beware it’s Ides”.

In March, Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin (1794), the first washing machine was patented (1797),the rubber band was invented (1845), Greenbacks became legal tender (1862), production began on the first commercially successful typewriter (1873), Bell made the first phone call to Mr. Watson (1876), Coca Cola was originally invented (1886 - although it has developed and changed over the years), the patent was made on the escalator (1892), Monopoly was invented (1933), the Girl Scouts were founded (1912), the first ever Oreo cookie was baked (1912), Silly Putty was invented (1950), Salk invented the polio vaccine (1952), Twitter was launched (2006) and the Starry Dwarf Frog was unearthed (2019).

Throughout the month you’ll find daylight saving time, St Patrick’s day, the start of spring, basketball madness, a vernal equinox, Easter (sometimes), and you’ll find M&M's dancing on the first and third Saturday at the Winona Grange with Randy Dibble calling and a guest cueing :)

Join us for a fun time. Check our calendar for updates at https://mixandminglesquares.org/ (Link above)

Lindie Noonan


March 7 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:00
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Connie Clark

March 21 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:30
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
Oak Hills Squares - Link
Oak Hills Squares started the New Year off with great attendance at our Monday Evening mainstream dances, and began a successful series of lessons for new dancers with 10 attendees. Angels are really enjoying the enthusiasm of our "students" who bring great energy to the club. Round Dance lessons began on February 2nd and 9th with 24 students led by Lane Clem and will continue throughout the spring months.

Many club members attended the Midwinter Festival and reported a wonderful experience. Oak Hills' own Marie and Lane Clem were nominated for the Randall Award for service to the Square Dance community, and their impressive biography of service was displayed.

Eight Oak Hills members attended the TVC dance at the Aloha Grange in January which enabled us to take home the coveted Banner. The Oak Hills Board agreed to promote quarterly visitations to other clubs and we look forward to experiencing fun times with many of you.

Looking forward to spring, we plan to Dress in Green for St Patrick's Day and treats will be provided. Our club also encourages members to dress in "Oak Hills Green" the first Monday of each month, and many are sporting the lovely logo shirts on those evenings. Also looking ahead, we plan to host a Cinco de Mayo special dance on May 4th.

Longtime member Barb Laney has invited our Oak Hills Squares group to participate in a fun evening sharing food and dancing with members of her church on March 23rd. Our club "angels" along with caller Mark Wheeler, will provide a lively evening of basic square dancing to novice dancers. This activity has been done in the past with great success and guaranteed fun for all.

Lynne Fonner


March 2 (1st Mon)
Round class and after Square dance
Round Waltz Class 6-7, Square class 7-8, Mainstream 8-9
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem

March 9 (2nd Mon)
Round Waltz class, then Square class & M
Round waltz class 6-7, Square dance class 7-8, Mainstream 8-
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem

March 16 (3rd Mon)
New Dancer Jamboree Dance-Irish Shinanig
Square Dance Jamboree for new dancers with easy Waltz Rounds
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem
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March 23 (4th Mon)
Round waltz & Square Dance classes, plus
Round Waltz Class 6-7, Square class 7-8, Mainstream 8-9
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem

March 30 (5th Mon)
Round waltz class, then Square class & M
Round waltz class 6-7, Square class 7-8, Mainstream 8-9
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem
R Square D - Link
R Square D had only one dance in January, which was our “Snow Ball” & graduation dance on January 9th. Eight dancers from our fall lessons received certificates and packets with information about our club, as well as dance festivals for 2026 and other dance information. The packets also included passes for free admission to one of our dances. We were dark on January 24th and encouraged our members to attend Mid-Winter Festival. Great reports were received from those who danced in Albany! Our club donated a basket with many “get cozy” items for the basket raffle.

A new set of lessons began on January 7th and was open for two weeks, with free admission to new dancers both weeks. We had 27 new dancers attend one or both weeks and we credit the large numbers to extensive advertising that our president, Lisa Jessen, does before each set of new lessons. This includes social media and local advertising (newspaper, radio, flyers with pull-off cards). The number of students has dropped to about 15 and we are hopeful that all will continue with lessons.

Our March 13th dance has the theme “Irish Eyes Are Dancing” and it will be a class level dance for lessons that began in January. Jim Raupp will call this dance and Susan Healea is cueing. Jim is also filling in for Craig for our March lessons, as Craig and Judy will be in Arizona for Mariners Spring Training, as usual! Terry Halley will call and Susan Healea will cue on March 28th for our “Dancing in the Rain” dance. No, we won’t be dancing outside, but there might be umbrellas inside!

Our club recently created a new logo that is on club t-shirts, sweatshirts and new badges that were purchased in the last couple of months. We are excited to show them off at dances and other club functions! The new logo may be seen on our website.

For additional information check us out on Facebook and Instagram, or see our website: https://r-square-d.info/. (see link above)

Chris Poole


March 13 (2nd Fri)
Irish Eyes Are Dancing (Class Level)
7:00 To 9:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Jim Raupp
Cuer: Susan Healea
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March 28 (4th Sat)
Dancing In The Rain
7:00 To 9:30
Kelso Senior Center, Kelso
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Susan Healea
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Sunset Promenaders - Link
January Club Activities:

• The Oregon Federation of Square Dance awards a Randall Award every year to someone or a couple for outstanding work in square dancing community, Lane and Marie Clem, our club members were nominated for the Randall Award with a long list of Square Dance work and achievements, but they did not get chosen, maybe next year. They are worthy of the award.

• The Promenaders have had two Mainstream Square Dance Lessons so far and they are going smoothly with Darrell Kalmbach instructing and the students already dancing easy dances. We had eleven students at the Sunday lesson. We do not take any new students from now on, but we do appreciate angel dancers.

• Several club members went to Oregon Federation Mid-Winter festival and had an enjoyable time. Tami Helms, Tim Keck, Dennis, and Doreen danced at the Showcase of Rounds. Richard Cason recorded and broadcasted the Showcase using Zoom software. His videos and photos are on our website "Gallery". Overall, the Festival went smoothly, and the dancers enjoyed seeing and talking with friends they may only see there.

March Club Activities:

• Promenaders March Plus dances are on the 5th and 19th and the Mainstream dances are on the 7th and 21st.

• The March 21st dance theme is Irish Fling, and we will be serving baked potatoes at the break. This is an annual tradition for the club and there also may be a surprise at the break. The dancers seem to enjoy it.

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

Tom & Janice Sminia


March 5 (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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March 7 (1st Sat)
Mainstream 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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March 19 (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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March 21 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream 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
I’d like to start by inviting you to visit our newly redesigned website at trisquares.com. We’d love your feedback, both what you enjoy and where you think we can improve. Please send your comments to webmaster@trisquares.com or directly to me at rramig@gmail.com.

In January, we continued our mainstream lessons and added three weeks of English Country Dance. English Country Dance is another form of folk dance, similar to square dancing, danced in lines with a partner. Many of its figures are foundational to modern square dancing. Each week, we filled an entire line of dancers from the front of the hall all the way to the exit door; it was a blast for everyone involved!

We held one dance on January 9th, featuring a Western country theme. We were dark at the end of January, which gave many of our members the opportunity to attend the Mid-Winter Festival.

March is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month, with two dances, a visitation, mainstream student graduation, and line dancing.

• March 1st will be our final Line Dancing session, open to everyone, no dance experience required. It runs from 1:45–3:15 PM, so stop by to learn a few dances and have some fun.

• March 8th marks our mainstream student graduation. We’re always thrilled to welcome new dancers into our club.

• Our March dances include Bit O’ the Irish on March 13th (wear your green!) and Spring Fling on March 27th, where bright spring colors are encouraged.

• We also have a visitation planned with the Hoedowners on March 14th in Aloha.

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled couple of months and hope to see you on the dance floor!

Renee Ramig


March 13 (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

March 27 (4th 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
Valley Squares - Link
Valley Squares has been dancing into the New Year with plenty of fun and friendly faces. We kicked things off on January 2nd with a “Happy New Year” themed dance as we welcomed 2026 in style. Mark Wheeler kept us moving and smiling as we rang in the year one square at a time.

On January 17th, our “Let’s Dance” night featured Scott Zinser calling, and the energy on the floor proved that dancing really is the best invitation there is.

Our Tuesday classes continue to make great progress, and it’s wonderful to see our students gaining confidence and polishing those moves, proof that practice really does make perfect (or at least danceable!).

Looking ahead to March, we’re excited about two great dances. On March 6th, we’ll host our first Friday dance, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, with Mark Wheeler calling and Connie Clark cueing. Then on March 21st, join us for our third Saturday dance, also from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, featuring George Hermann calling and Connie Clark cueing.

George will be filling in for Scott while Scott recovers from foot surgery. We’re wishing Scott a smooth recovery; those stairs will still be there when he’s ready! In the meantime, come enjoy George and Connie as they keep us dancing and laughing.

We dance at the Aloha Grange, located on SW 185th and TV Highway in Beaverton. Everyone is welcome, so come join us and have fun, because life is better when you’re dancing!

Carolene Siebert


March 6 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mainstream and Plus with Rounds in betwee
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Connie Clark
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March 21 (3rd Sat)
Welcome Spring
7:00pm - 9:00pm Mainstream and Plus with Rounds in between
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: George Herman
Cuer: Connie Clark
Wave Steppers - Link
The Wavesteppers continue to kick up their heels every Tuesday from 4:00–6:00 pm at the Tillamook Senior Center, located at 316 Stillwell Avenue, right on the corner of 4th & Stillwell. If you don’t see parking out front, don’t panic, we haven’t lost it. There’s no on-site parking and limited street parking, but the huge Safeway parking lot directly across the street saves the day (and your walking shoes).

While Anthony is on a 1 year military deployment, Terry Halley will be calling on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. We are still working on lining up callers for the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, stay tuned! Lane Clem and Roger Putzler have recently called the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and we thank them for helping out.

As always, Wavesteppers’ dances are weekly on Tuesdays, and we never dance on an empty stomach. Food and snacks are always provided, giving everyone enough fuel to swing, promenade, and maybe sneak back for seconds.

Come join us, good dancing, good food, and good company guaranteed.

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

Lynda Sherman


March 3 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

March 10 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Terry Halley
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March 17 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

March 24 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

March 31 (5th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

Umpqua Area Council - Link
No council news received.

March 9 (2nd Mon)
Meeting
meet every other month
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Buckeroo - Link
No club news received.

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

March 21 (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.

March 19 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
6:30-8:30p
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Cuer: Neil Koozer
Timber 8's - Link
No club news received.


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