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Oregon Federation News
September 2026

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

Printed 20 August 2026
President's Corner

As my year serving as President of the Federation comes to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me along the way.

It has been a truly rewarding experience on a personal level to serve our dancing community in this role. I have been continually inspired by the dedication, energy, and generosity of dancers, callers, cuers, officers, and volunteers across the state. Nothing in this organization happens alone. Every event, every festival, every meeting, and every success is the result of many people working together behind the scenes and on the floor. I am deeply grateful for all the encouragement, guidance, and teamwork I have received throughout this year.

Thank you for trusting me with the privilege of serving as your President. It has been an honor to be part of such a passionate and committed community that truly keeps square and round dancing alive and thriving in Oregon.

I look forward to continuing to support and dance with all of you in the years ahead.

Joyce Welton, Federation President

Editor's Note

Here is it September again, and we are starting into yet another square dance year. As always, let us know how your classes go and what recruitment strategies worked for you.


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Federation Events

Federation Meetings

The next Federation meeting will be hosted by the Portland Area Council at the Abernethy Grange in Oregon City on September 20. Click the thumbnail to download the flyer.


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.


Summer Festival

Summer Festival 2027 will be held at Blanchet Catholic School, July 30 to August 1, sponsored by the Interstate-Highlanders Council.

Summer Festival is currently being planned for 2028. More info will be coming.


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

The Washington Summer Festival will be held in Everett, Washington, July 30-31, 2027.

There will be no USAWest Convention in 2027 because the NSDC is in Colorado.

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:

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

When & Where

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

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

Letters and Articles

Obituaries

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
Daryl Clendenin
14421 SE Jupiter Ct
Milwakie, OR 97267
503-285-7431
daryl@clendenin.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
541-521-6400
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

The September 2026 Oregon Round of the Month has been chosen by the South Coast Council:

"Good To Go", Phase II Two-Step, choreographed by Yuka Hayami. The song is performed by Lonis featuring Daphne Willis.

Download your cue sheet here

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

Lessons starting in September and October

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


September

Albany, Oregon
Timber Twirlers
IOOF Hall
738 SE 5th
Mainstream
Mondays @ 7 to 8:45pm
Contact: Judy 503-991-2161
Aloha
Hoedowners
Aloha Grange #773
3425 SW 185th Ave
Mainstream
Tuesday 7 PM
Contact: 503-516-8960 Call or Text
Astoria/Warrenton
Hayshakers
Pacific Grange
90475 Hwy 101/Cullaby Lake
Mainstream
Sunday 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 503-325-2100
Aurora
Chaps & Petticoats
Maplewood Grange
25480 S. Hwy 99E
Mainstream
Sunday, September 27, 2026 6-8pm (Free Lesson Night)
Contact: Vicki email: lbs@web-ster.com 503-263-6
Beaverton
Oak Hills Squares
Oak Hills Community Center
2400 NW 153rd Avenue
Mainstream
Monday 6:30-7:30
Contact: hilarysbarrettt@gmail.com
Beaverton
Tri Squares
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Two-step
Sunday, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Contact: Dale Brabham 775-223-1758
Beaverton
Tri Squares
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Mainstream
Sunday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Contact: TriSquares.Info@gmail.com
Bend
High Desert Dancers
Pine Forest Grange
63214 Boyd Acres Rd
Mainstream
Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Call or text 541-728-3188
Boring
Country Cut-Ups
Boring Barn
13987 SE Richey Rd.
Mainstream
Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30pm
Contact: Robert Lumsden 503-791-7779
Coos Bay
Saints-N-Aints
Harmony Methodist Church
123 Ocean Blvd
Mainstream
Sunday 4-6pm
Contact: Patrick Cox
Grants Pass
Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
Plus
Tuesdays 630-8pm
Contact: See Flyer
Grants Pass
Charlie Brown Squares
Josephine County Square Dance Hall
1451 Fairgrounds Rd
Mainstream
Thursdays 630-830pm
Contact: See Flyer
Kelso, WA
R Square D
Catlin Center (AKA Kelso Senior Center)
106 NW 8th Ave
Basic
Wednesday 7:30
Contact: Lisa Jessen 360-261-9427
Kelso, WA
R Square D
Catlin Center (AKA Kelso Senior Center)
106 NW 8th Ave
Plus
Wednesday 6:30
Contact: Lisa Jessen 360-261-9427
Klamath Falls
Klamath Country Squares
Knights of Columbus
1910 Greensprings Dr
Mainstream
Thursdays, 6:30 PM
Contact: 541-892-2383
Klamath Falls
Klamath Country Squares
Knights of Columbus
1910 Greensprings Dr
Rounds
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Contact: 541-892-6646
Lebanon
Lebanon Square Circlers
Lebanon Senior Center
80 Tangent Street
Mainstream
Sundays 5:30p-7:30p
Contact: 541-401-9780 or kaynorh@gmail.com
Lebanon
Lebanon Square Circlers
Lebanon Senior Center
80 Tangent Street
Cha
Sundays 4:00p-5:15p
Contact: 541-401-9780 or kaynorh@gmail.com
Medford
Star Promenaders
Rogue Valley Square Dance Center
3377 Table Rock Rd
Mainstream
Mondays 630pm
Contact: Frances/Phil Ramey - See flyer
Portland
River City Dancers
Milwaukie Community Club
10666 SE 42nd Ave
Mainstream
Sunday, 3:30 pm to 5:00pm
Contact: RCDPresident@gmail.com
Roseburg
Dancing Friends
Buckeroo Barn
5051 NE Stephens St
Waltz
Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm
Contact: Neil Koozer
SALEM
Independence Wagon Wheelers
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Mainstream
Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Contact: Nancy Wilson iwwsqdancex1@gmail.com
Salem
ReVuN'Q
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Two-step
Sunday class 3:30-5:30 pm
Contact: Marilyn Schmit 503-508-0539
Salem
Salem Swingin' Stars
Salem Square Dance Center
3695 45th Av NE
Plus
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm (Starts September 9, 2026)
Contact: 503-884-0158 Sheila
Silverton
Silver City Squares
Waldo Hills Community Club
1267 Cascade Highway
Mainstream
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact: Karyn Buchheit, 503-383-4869
Silverton
Silver City Squares
Waldo Hills Community Club
1267 Cascade Highway
Waltz
Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Contact: Karyn Buchheit
Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Washington Grange #82
7701 NE Ward Rd
Mainstream
Mondays, 7:30 PM starting Sept 14
Contact: Sidra Goldsmit - 209-914-1420
Vancouver, WA
Happy Hoppers
Washington Grange #82
7701 NE Ward Rd
Plus
Mondays, 6:30 PM starting Sept 14
Contact: Sidra Goldsmit - 209-914-1420

October

Aurora
Chaps & Petticoats
Maplewood Grange
25480 S. Hwy 99E
Mainstream
Sunday, October 4, 2026 6-8 pm (Free Lesson Night)
Contact: Vicki email: lbs@web-ster.com 503-263-6

New Dancer Jamborees
November 19 (3rd Thu)
High Desert Dancers
Last Lesson Dance
All Mainstream dancers welcome
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
View Flyer
November 21 (3rd Sat)
Lebanon Square Circlers
New Dancers Dance
Class Level
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
November 22 (4th Sun)
Chaps & Petticoats
Turkey Trot New Dancers Dance
Turkey Dinner Served
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Dave Cooper
November 30 (5th Mon)
High Desert Dancers
EZ Mainstream Dance
For dancers who have just completed lessons or need review
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
View Flyer
December 7 (1st Mon)
High Desert Dancers
EZ Mainstream Dance
For dancers who have just completed lessons or need review
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
View Flyer
December 14 (2nd Mon)
High Desert Dancers
EZ Mainstream Dance
For dancers who have just completed lessons or need review
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
View Flyer
December 21 (3rd Mon)
High Desert Dancers
EZ Mainstream Dance
For dancers who have just completed lessons or need review
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Ron Bell-Roemer
View Flyer

Special Dances
August 22 (4th Sat)
River City Dancers
Celebration of Life for Betsy Dutton
7:00 Plus, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach and KC Curtis
Cuer: Renee Ruud
View Flyer
August 29 (5th Sat)
Willamette Squares
Special Plus Dance
Special end of summer one-time Plus dance
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
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 4 (1st Fri)
Beachcombers
Battlerock Festival
Dancing, BBQ, Pancake Breakfast & more dancing
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: George Hermann, Terry Halley, Phil Ramey
Cuer: Dave Cooper, Cathy Houston
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
September 25 (4th Fri)
Tri Squares
Anniversary Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley, KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
October 2 (1st Fri)
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws
Country Fever Dance/Campout Weekend
See Flyer for Registration Details
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Jim Steele & Adam Christman
Cuer: Dave Cooper
View Flyer
October 17 (3rd Sat)
Mix N Mingle
BIRTHDAY DANCE
Pre-Rounds 7:30; Squares 8-10:00
Winona Grange, Tualatin
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
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
December 31 (5th Thu)
Tualatin Valley Council
TVC New Years Eve Dance
Hoedowners hosting, every 3rd tip Plus
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Connie Clark
View Flyer
February 7 (1st Sun)
Lebanon Square Circlers
Birthday Dance
2:00 Plus; 2:15 Pre-Rounds; 2:30-5:00 Mainstream; Every 3rd
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer
May 28 (4th Fri)
Charlie Brown Squares
2027 CBS Boatnik SD Festival
3 day festival Fri-Sun
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: Charlie Robertson
Cuer: Mary(Bob) Townsend-Manning
View Flyer
June 4 (1st Fri)
Lebanon Square Circlers
Strawberry Festival
See Flyer for Details
Lebanon Senior Center, Lebanon
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer

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Pictures

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Councils & Clubs

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

September 24 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
Not holding regularly scheduled dances
Fort Union Grange, Island City
Muddy Frogs
No club news received.

September 20 (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.

September 21 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Two to three weeks prior to State Meeting
Abby's Pizza, Redmond
High Desert Dancers - Link
No club news received.

September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend

September 11 (2nd Fri)
Plus Dance celebrating Patriot Day
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Andy Allemao
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream Dance with morning Round Danc
Round Dance Workshop 10-Noon, Mainstream Dance 7:00 - 9:30 p
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Caller: Dean Black
Cuer: Dave Cooper
View Flyer

September 25 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Kountry Rhythm Rockin Outlaws - Link
No club news received.

September 2 (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

September 6 (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

September 9 (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

September 13 (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

September 16 (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

September 20 (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

September 23 (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

September 27 (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
Red Rock Squares - Link
No club news received.

September 4 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:0 pm - 9:30 pm
Redmond Grange, Redmond
Caller: Guest Callers
Cuer: Guest Cuers

September 18 (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.

September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco School Crossing Gym, Prineville
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Ochoco School Crossing Gym, Prineville
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers

Emerald Empire Council - Link
No council news received.

September 21 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
7:00p - 8:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Cascade Callers & Cuers Assoc
No club news received.
Cast A Shadow - Link
We only had one dance in July due to its being summer and people having all sorts of other commitments--which can include square dance festivals too, of course.  Our newer advanced dancers are doing very well, and we appreciate their participation and augmenting our numbers.  It is still hard to get two squares but we do manage it on occasion.

We are looking forward  in September  to having Dan Preedy call for us.  Dan is a smooth, strong caller who is well known in the Northwest as well as elsewhere.  It will be a lot of fun so please plan on joining us on Sept. 20.  We will dance next on Aug. 23 and then Sept. 6 to recorded tips if we get enough dancers to participate.

We dance at 2095 Yolanda in Springfield in Hall B with access behind the building, large double doors.  We dance from 1:30 to 3:30 normally on the second and fourth Sundays, but often we switch to the first and third, depending on when holidays fall or when the hall is available.

It is best to call Fred Beisse at 458-221-3564 to make sure we are dancing or let him know you'd like to be on the email notification list.  And if you are on the email notification list and intend to come, please reply to let him know. Our tentative schedule can be found at cas-sd.yolasite.com.

See you in a square soon!

Gaynor Hintz


September 6 (1st Sun)
Regular dance
check website and call Fred Beisse to make sure we are danci
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Recorded tips

September 13 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 20 (3rd Sun)
Regular advanced dance with Dan Preedy c
1:30 to 3:30PM in Hall B
Caller: Dan Preedy
Cuer: N/A

September 27 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
Dark
Emerald Valley Dancers - Link
No club news received.

September 11 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
Friday 7:30pm - 10:30pm Saturday 7:00p - 10:00pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Christina Corelli

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Saturday 6:30p - 9:00pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: Roger Putzler
Cuer: Christina Corelli

September 25 (4th Fri)
Regular Dance
Friday 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Emerald Square Dance Center, Springfield
Caller: TBA
Cuer: TBA
Misty Valley Cloggers
No club news received.
Spin Cycle Squares - Link
We dance each Sunday in Hall A of the Emerald Dance Center in Springfield from 4:00 to 6:00.  Tim, our caller, will call whatever level dancers want.  Something for everyone!

   

One of the dancers who supports us each Sunday is Joy Pitts.  We learned that Joy had suffered a stroke and is in the hospital but slated for rehab soon.  Because Joy is active in square dancing her prognosis is very good.  Keeping active and using her brain has made a difference. Our best wishes for a full and uick recovery, Joy.  

We rarely go dark, but sometimes things happen.  Please call our president, David Lajoie at 541-520-7311 just in case if you plan to join us.

Please come and join us any Sunday.  It’s always casual dress.  We always have a variety of snacks and goodies to share.

   

Christina Corelli


September 6 (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

September 13 (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

September 20 (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

September 27 (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.

September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30- 9:00pm
Foster Elementary School Gymnasium , Sweet Home
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Jackie Gale

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

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

Mid-Willamette Council - Link
Our first meeting of the new year is on September 21 at 7:30 p.m. We will install a new treasurer, and some new club delegates will be attending their first meeting.

The new dancer dances start on November 7 with Independence Wagon Wheelers as the hosts. There is only one new dancer dance per weekend this season, which is what the callers and cuers in the area requested.

The Fall Festival is on October 31 with Willamette Squares as hosts. This is always a good time for the fall season.

See you in our area sometime this season. You are most welcome to attend any of the dances in various locations throughout our council. Check the OFN for flyers for themes and times.

Marilyn


September 21 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Sept, Nov., Jan., Mar., May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Delegate: Norma Sohn
Capitol Callers & Cuers Assoc - Link
Our first meeting of the new dance year will be on September 20 at 1:30 p.m. We will assemble and get started on Fall Fling details, new dancer dance arrangements, and figuring out some workshop ideas. We look forward to seeing how the new Callerlab listing works for the clubs and what can be shared with other members as time goes along.

Marilyn


September 20 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
September, November, February, May
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: N/A
Cuer: N/A
Cherry City Cloggers - Link
No club news received.

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

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

September 15 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

September 22 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem

September 29 (5th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00p - 8:00pm
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Corvallis Squares - Link
As summer winds down, lessons are the priority. Bruce Lowther and Judy Russell will be teaching Mainstream at Corvallis Community Center this fall. We will start with a free intro on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m., followed by lessons on Wednesdays starting on September 30. Please send anyone our way who would like to join us.

We will start our dance season with George Hermann calling and Sandy Harris cueing on September 26. We are looking forward to this dance. Please join us if you can. Friday, September 11 will find us at the IOOF hall in Albany for an Alliance plus dance. Bruce and Judy will show us a good time dancing some of the new plus moves. (See flyers for details on times and addresses.)

Fran


September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
First Baptist Church, Corvallis
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:pm pre-rounds; 7:15 Mainstream, every 3rd tip plus
First Baptist Church, Corvallis
Caller: Guest callers
Cuer: Guest cuers
Independence Wagon Wheelers - Link
July was a fantastic month for IWW with two themed dances. Not only did we celebrate KC Curtis’s birthday and the USA’s birthday on July 4, but we had an equally well-attended dance on July 11. Blueberries was the theme for the night and e we enjoyed many blueberry desserts. We had a regular dance on August 1 with three squares on the floor made up of IWW members and our many friends. Midway through this dance, one of our members was given a “stop the caller” dangle. You had to be there! Great dancing!

We will hold our two regular dances September 5 and September 12. Mainstream lessons will begin on September 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Our dance on October 10 will be our Puzzle Exchange Dance. IWW will also make two visitations during the Fall.

Rosemary Grieser


September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano

September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
Lebanon Square Circlers - Link
We are dark for the summer, but have our annual Cawrse campout planned for September 4-7, with our free Silo Dance on Sunday, September 6 at 2:00 p.m. Dry camping is available, but even if you aren’t camping, you can join us for games, potlucks, and hayrides.

We are planning Mainstream and Cha Cha lessons starting September 13. Otherwise, our regular program has us dancing every first and third Saturday starting September 18, 6:30 p.m. with Plus, Pre-Rounds at 6:45 p.m., and Mainstream from 7:00-9:30 p.m. (every third tip Plus). For details, please visit: www.lebanonsquarecirclers.com

Kaynor Heineck


September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 6 (1st Sun)
Silo Dance
2:30p - 3:00p
Caller: Shaun McKamey
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
View Flyer

September 11 (2nd Fri)
Alliance Plus
7:00-9:30 Plus/Rounds
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
View Flyer

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Welcome Back/Root Beer Float
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
ORDTA - Link
No club news received.
ReVuN'Q
We are not dancing on Thursdays any longer due to insufficient attendance by intermediate-level dancers. We will change to a traveling status and then continue to teach Phase 2 two-step on September 13 at 3:30 p.m. After that class is finished, we will start a phase 3 class after Super Bowl is over. We have three couples signed up for the two-step class and always have room for more. Stephanie Lozano is quite good at sharing her knowledge of dance and I follow along as her “boy” position, but it is fun.

Marilyn


September 13 (2nd Sun)
Two Step Lessons
Two step lessons
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
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Salem Swingin' Stars
We had three wonderful dances in July. There were eight squares for our Patriotic Dance on July 3. We sold 250-year dangles to raise money for the teen competition. Our August 7 dance had lower numbers due to the heat and smoke, but we all had a great time. August 21 is our Beach Dance, so wear your beachiest attire. We have two dances in September, including our Annual Corn & Cluck Dance on September 18. Dinner is before the dance, and windup chicken races for prizes will be later on in the evening.

Mainstream Lessons with the new Caller Lab list will begin on September 9 at 6:30 p.m., followed by the new Plus List lessons at 8:00 p.m. Both sets of lessons will be taught by our Club Caller Randy Dibble. Bring your friends.

See you on the dance floor.

Sheila Machado


September 4 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis

September 18 (3rd Fri)
Corn N' Cluck Dance
7:00-10:30
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Randy Dibble
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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Silver City Squares
No club news received.

September 11 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: KC Curtis
Cuer: TBA

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Waldo Hills Community Club, Silverton
Caller: Thomas Buchheit
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano
Timber Twirlers - Link
Time to dust off your dancing shoes!! Timber Twirlers begin their dance season on September 18 (see information and flyer below) with a dance theme of Octoberfest!! We love visitors!! Please come. Casual clothing is always OK and we welcome Singles.

Mainstream lessons will begin September 21. (Flyer below) If you have any questions, send me a message!! We always need Angels.

Judy


September 4 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 18 (3rd Fri)
Octoberfest
7 Plus, 7:15 Rds, 7:30 Mainstream w/3rd tips Plus
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell
View Flyer

September 21 (3rd Mon)
Mainstream Lessons
First Lesson Mainstream
IOOF Hall, Albany
Caller: Bruce Lowther
View Flyer
Willamette Squares
No club news received.

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Salem Square Dance Center, Salem
Caller: Bruce Lowther
Cuer: Judy Russell

Portland Area Council - Link
The PAC was thrilled to celebrate summer with eight squares of dancers at our Beach Boogie on July 31. Tami and crew did a great job decorating the hall, and Darrell and Tami did a sensational job calling and cueing. Darrell was especially creative with his musical selections, perhaps finding every possible square dance song with Beach or Boogie in the title.

The PAC will be hosting the OFSRDC quarterly meeting September 19-20. We’ll be co-hosting a dance with Country Cut-ups on Saturday, September 19, at the Abernethy Grange. The theme is Harvest Moon. We have two fabulous callers—Randy Dibble and Dan Preedy—and two outstanding cuers—Tami Helms and Julie Stiers. What a lineup! Dancing starts at 7 pm. Please join us!

Our next PAC dance will be Friday, October 30 at Oak Grove. Caller will be Mike Kious and cuer will be Tami Helms. We dance from 7-9:30 pm.


September 21 (3rd Mon)
Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove
Delegate: Jeff Knapp
Bachelor N Bachelorettes - Link
B ‘n’ Bs dance on first, third, and fifth Wednesdays, at Abernethy Grange, 15745 Harley Ave. Oregon City, with the following format:

7 pm: Plus

7:15 pm: Pre-Rounds

7:30 pm: Mainstream and Rounds.

On September 2, B ‘n’ Bs will start the school year with a “Back to School Night.” We will collect donations of school supplies and cash for needy students. Again, this year, our donations will go to “Bloom’n Boutique.” This is a nonprofit organization that assists needy students in Clackamas County. Darrell Kalmbach will call, and Tami Helms will cue.

Our September 16 dance will be called and cued by our own Melissa James and Tami Helms.

September 30 will feature Mark Wheeler and Tami Helms on stage.

Find us on Facebook, or call Melissa (360-904-7419) or Jay (503-655-7163).


September 2 (1st Wed)
Back to School
Plus 7 PM, Pre-rounds 7:15, Mainstream 7:30-9:30, announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 16 (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
View Flyer

September 19 (3rd Sat)
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

September 30 (5th Wed)
Regular Dance
Plus 7 PM, Pre-rounds 7:15, Mainstream 7:30-9:30, announceme
Abernethy Grange, Oregon City
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Tami Helms
View Flyer
Chaps & Petticoats - Link
Chaps almost had a square at the PAC Beach Boogie” dance on July 31. It was a great theme and well attended. Congrats on a fun dance.

Have you made plans to attend the Clackamas County Fair in Canby happening August 18-22? Chaps and friends will do a Square Dance demonstration on Thursday, August 10, beginning at 3:30 pm on the Rodeo Stage with our Caller, Scott Zinser. Afterwards we will invite the audience to join us for a fun square dance lesson. The dancing ends about 5:00 pm, and some of us will head for some eats at the Food Court. Won’t you join us? Before you leave the fair, grab a bag of fresh-made cookies, sold at Horning Hall. The sale is a fundraiser for the Clackamas Pomona Grange, and the cookies are yummy!

Chaps and Petticoats dance the first and third Fridays of each month. Starting Friday, September 4, Scott Zinser is calling Plus at 7:30 pm, Mainstream is 8-10 pm, and Stephanie Lozano cues between tips. Third Fridays opens with Pre-Rounds. On September 18, Connie Clark will cue, and Darrell Kalmbach will call Mainstream from 8-10 pm, with rounds between tips. On October 2, Scott will open our Pirate Dance, with Plus at 7:30 pm; Mainstream is called 8-10. Lane Clem will cue between tips. We hope you can join us!

We will offer two free square dance lesson nights, with Scott Zinser, from 6-8 pm at the Maplewood Grange on September 27 and October 4. Angels are welcome to bring a friend to this class. Since we are getting started a little later this season, our lesson might be review for them.

Have fun,

Betty Chipps


September 4 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Stephanie Lozano

September 18 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7:30 PM
Maplewood Grange, Aurora
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Connie Clark
Country Cut-Ups - Link
Hello Friends!

What a busy summer it has been! Cut-ups are gearing up for the next month and the start of lessons! On Saturday, August 22 from 5 to 7 pm we will be doing a community potluck and intro to square dancing at the Boring Barn, so bring your favorite potluck dish and maybe a friend or family member who would like to learn a little about square dancing. Scott Zinser will be teaching a short introductory lesson to promote our upcoming classes.

Following the potluck and community dance we will have our regular club dance with Scott Zinser calling and Julia Buchheit cueing.

We will be dancing August 29 for our fifth Saturday Plus Dance with Shaun McKamey calling and Katie Marteny cuing. Then, on September 5, we will be dancing to the calling of Michael Kious and cueing of Julie Buchheit.

Line Dance lessons continue at the Barn on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Square Dance lessons start September 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm with Scott Zinser.

Bingo at the Barn resumes on September 11. Doors open at 6 pm, and games start at 7 pm.


September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Michael Kious
Cuer: Julia Buchheit

September 18 (3rd Fri)
Fall Fling
7:00 - 10:00 PM Mainstream
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Dan Preedy
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Fall Fling
All day...See flyer
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Dan Preedy
Cuer: Julie Stiers
View Flyer

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
Plus 7:00-7:30 Mainstream 7:30-10:00
Boring Barn, Boring
Caller: Scott Zinser
Cuer: Julie Stiers
Happy Hoppers - Link
Hi all,

The Happy Hoppers of Vancouver, WA, have been dark June through August, but Washington Grange #82 will be ready for us to resume dancing in September

Although our club was dark during the summer, many members were able to visit other clubs and attend some fun festivals. They have been eager to share their experiences with all of us. We thank everyone who kept dancing and appreciate their commitment of sharing the Happy Hoppers dancing spirit.

The club's annual picnic was Sunday, August 2. The club provided hamburgers and hot dogs while members provided a salad, dessert or side dish. The food was fabulous, weather was perfect, venue was spot-on, and being together as a club (family) was wonderful. A big thank you to all for making this such a special event.

Happy Hoppers will begin Square Dance lessons on Monday, September 14. Plus lessons are 6:30-7:30 pm. New dancers will dance from 7:30-9:00 pm. Lessons are also held at Washington Grange #82 in Vancouver, WA.

The club will host its first September dance on Saturday, September 5. Craig Abercrombie will be the caller and cuer for our Plus Dance with Rounds. Please plan on joining us, 7:00-9:30 pm. Air conditioning will be on, and a great time is sure to take place!

September 19 will be our Mainstream with some Plus dance and Rounds. Craig Abercrombie will help us kick up our heels while calling and cueing. We invite you to join us on first and third Saturdays and look forward to seeing many of you ... We love visitors! Our website: happy-hoppers.com

See you dancing ... Denise and Roz Buddneberg


September 5 (1st Sat)
Plus with Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
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September 19 (3rd Sat)
Mainstream with Plus and Rounds
7:00 TO 9:30
Washington Grange #82, Vancouver
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
View Flyer
Heads to the Center - Link
No club news received.

September 3 (1st Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

September 10 (2nd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

September 17 (3rd Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes

September 24 (4th Thu)
Regular Dance
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Milwaukie Grange, Milwaukie
Caller: Rick Hawes
River City Dancers - Link
Our last dance in July and our first dance in August were both well attended and fun with Darrell calling and Tami cueing.

We expect our August Club Summer Picnic to be well attended with lots of chicken and potluck dishes and a great gathering of club members and friends.

Our fourth Saturday dance on August 22 will be a Celebration of Life in recognition of Betsy Dutton. Betsy had only been a member of our club for a few years, but she became very involved and was the committee chair for our Mainstream lessons for the last two years. She was a very loved and devoted member of our club. She is greatly missed. Come and join our Celebration for Betsy! We dace at Milwaukie Community Club from 7-9:30 pm.

We have been busy planning and preparing for our lessons to start on Sunday September 20 at 3:30 pm at Milwaukie Community Club. Darrell Kalmbach will be teaching. If you know someone who wants to learn to dance and your club is not having lessons or cannot gather enough students (we know how that goes from last year), send them to River City Dancers. We will welcome them and show them the friendship of square dancing. Darrell will teach them to dance, and we will return them to your club by the end of the year ready to enjoy our style of “friendship set of music.”

See you in a square soon!

Pat Young


September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 Plus, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: George Hermann
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 Plus, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Mainstream & Rounds
Milwaukie Community Club, Milwaukie
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lane Clem
View Flyer
Rosetown Ramblers - Link
No club news received.

September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
Alternating SSD and Plus tips
Oak Grove Community Club, Oak Grove

Rogue-Sis-Q Council - Link
Thank you to those who attended the last Council dance and a special thank you to Dean and Elaine for calling and cueing. Our next council meeting will be at 4:30 PM in Grants Pass on October 6th. Our next council dance will be on October 30th in Grants Pass. Chuck and Elaine will be calling and cueing the "Spooktacular Dance" - so wear your best costumes and come for some treats - hopefully no tricks :) Advanced starts at 6:30 PM, with pre rounds at 7:30 PM. Mainstream, Plus, and Rounds start at 8 PM.

Happy Dancing.


September 1 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
Dark
Charlie Brown Squares - Link
The Charlie Browns are excited to get back to dancing on September 10th, after our summer break for fair. We have new air conditioners in the dance hall now which will definitely help keep us comfortable in the late summer heat!

We will start with our new Beginner class September 10th with the Plus class starting on September 15th.

We will be dark for the 1st Saturday dance in September which is Labor Day weekend. September 19th we will have a Community dance and welcome non dancers to come and have fun dancing with us.

We look forward to our Birthday dance on December 5th with Lawrence Johnstone calling and Rikki Lobato cueing. It will be a lot of fun with silent auctions and of course lots of dancing!!


September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Community Dance
7pm Pre Rounds/Squares 730pm
Josephine County Square Dance Hall, Grants Pass
Caller: J Domis
Cuer: Elaine Funk
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Circle-N-Square
No club news received.
Star Promenaders - Link
No club news received.

September 4 (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

September 12 (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

September 26 (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.

September 3 (1st Thu)
Trails End Dance - Battlerock
Mainstream with Rounds
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Dave Cooper & Phil Ramey
Cuer: Cathy Houston & Mark McDonald
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September 4 (1st Fri)
Battlerock Festival
Dancing, BBQ, Pancake Breakfast & more dancing
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: George Hermann, Terry Halley, Phil Ramey
Cuer: Dave Cooper, Cathy Houston
View Flyer

September 11 (2nd Fri)
Regular Dance
2nd Friday dances 6-8 PM / 4th Sat Dances 2-4 PM
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Dave Cooper
Cuer: Cathy Houston

September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
2nd Friday dances 6-8 PM / 4th Sat Dances 2-4 PM
Beachcombers Cove, Port Orford
Caller: Dave Cooper
Cuer: Cathy Houston
Crook County Mavericks
No club news received.

September 13 (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.

September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 19 (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.

September 12 (2nd Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00 PM
Coquille Community Building, Coquille
Caller: Bob Houston
Cuer: Denise Harris
Sundown Ridge Riders - Link
No club news received.

September 8 (2nd Tue)
Regular Dance
Dark

Tualatin Valley Council - Link
The July 27th TVC meeting was held at the Aloha Grange, presided over by TVC President Sally Duyck, and attended by fourteen members. The agenda items included the 2027 meeting schedule, and the 2027 TVC dance schedule. It has been decided that the TVC will not hold a fifth Saturday dance in October of this year as it occurs on the 31st, Halloween. Attendance was a factor considering that many dancing parents and grandparents may have opted to stay home and participate in the annual children event.

The fifth Saturday dances in January and July of 2027 have also been cancelled. We have elected to not compete with the Oregon State MidWinter and Summer festivals.

In addition to the TVC having quarterly meetings instead of monthly, there was a discussion about the night on which the meetings are held. Currently there is a conflict with a TVC club which has Monday as a dance night. A motion to change the meeting night was made and passed. Some research having to do with other possible conflicts of schedule will be done before determining which day to move the meeting to.

The Council highly recommends that all TVC dancers attend the anniversary dances held by other member clubs. September has two clubs celebrating anniversaries. On September 8th the Wavesteppers will hold their Anniversary dance at the Tillamook Senior Center, 316 Stillwell Avenue, Tillamook from 4:00 to 6:00; Terry Halley will be calling with Lane Clem cueing. Finish off your day at the Coast with some dancing.

On September 25th the TriSquares will celebrate their 28th Anniversary featuring callers Terry Halley & K.C. Curtis with cuer Sandra Pinion. It will be held at the Kinton Grange with Rounds at 7:00, Plus at 7:15, Mainstream and Rounds at 7:30, with 4th tip Plus. See flyer in this issue.

Since the OFN is published on the 20th of the month, you still have time to plan on attending the TVC 5th Saturday dance on August 29th. 'Dancing In The Park' will be held at Harleman Park in Cornelius featuring caller George Hermann and cuer Julie Stiers. An informal dance gathering begins with a potluck picnic from 3:30 to 4:30; please bring a dish to share. We have the park reserved beginning at 3pm. Dancing begins at 4:30 and continues until 7:00pm.

Ferrous Steinka


September 28 (4th Mon)
Meeting
7:00
Delegate: Ferrous Steinka
Columbia River Dancers - Link
September means school and classes will be starting up. So it is with the CRD’s. We will be starting new classes of students on Sunday, the 13th. Our mainstream to plus class will be from 5 to 6 PM and our new students will start their basic training from 6 to 7:30. With many calls being changed around it seems that it is important to get acquainted with the new moves.

Our summer program has given some of us a little head start, as Daryl has been teaching us the moves that are transitioning from A to Plus. It is still a little confusing to me when he calls a three quarter-thru, quarter-thru, swing-thru sequence. But the challenge is there so get ready for a great fall start. We have been averaging four to five squares on a given Sunday.

The club had an outing to the Old Grist Mill in Woodland on August 22nd where we danced on the covered bridge roadway with Daryl calling. Some of us brought food and had our lunch there. This is a shout-out for the Mill. If you have a free weekend it is a great place to come and watch the volunteers work the grind wheel and explain the history of the mill.

We will be having our first September dance on the 18th, delayed as the first Friday is the start of the Labor Day weekend. Daryl will be calling and as Renee Ruud is able (she fell and broke her femur some time back) she will be cueing and harmonizing.

Just a reminder, September can be hot. As our Grange does not have air conditioning, our guide is if the temperature is above 85 degrees at 5 PM we will not be dancing. You can get on our email list and see when and where dances are going on, not just with us but with the local clubs in our area. Come to our dance and give Mary your email address.

See you in a square.

Nick Johnson


September 4 (1st Fri)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 18 (3rd Fri)
Regular Dance
7 PM plus, 7:30pm Mainstream
Manor Grange #1101, Battleground
Caller: Daryl Clendenin
Cuer: Daryl Clendenin
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Eager Beavers - Link
The Eager Beavers kicked off July with our Independence Day dance on the 6th, with five squares of dancers dressed in red, white, and blue as we enjoyed a lively selection of patriotic music.

The fun continued on the second Monday with our colorful Hawaiian Day dance, featuring cool, casual island attire. However, we ran into an unexpected challenge when the power went out in the middle of our first tip, a neighborhood power outage! With no lights, no music and no way to dance, we had to call it a day. We brought Hawaiian Day back the following Monday and were more grateful than ever to be out on the dance floor.

Looking ahead to September, we'll celebrate Labor Day with a dance on the 7th with guest caller Daryl Clendenin, so if you have the holiday off, we'd love to have you join us. Later in the month, we'll gather for our annual club picnic and enjoy another opportunity to relax and spend time together.

The Eager Beavers dance Plus every Monday at the air-conditioned 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


September 7 (1st Mon)
Labor 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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September 14 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lane Clem
View Flyer

September 21 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms

September 28 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
1:00 to 3:00 Plus & Ph II/III Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Lane Clem
View Flyer
Hayshakers - Link
The Hayshakers Had a Fun-Filled July on the Dance Floor! We had a month to remember thanks to three outstanding guest callers who kept us on our toes (and occasionally wondering which way was "right" and which was "left".

• July 12th – Michael Kious

• July 19th – Craig Abercrombie

• July 26th – Terry Halley

A big Hayshaker thank-you to all three for the great calling, the laughs, and for proving that square dancers really can smile while getting their exercise!

Now, before your dancing shoes start collecting dust... Mark Wheeler returns to the mic in September, and that means it's time to recruit some new dancers!

Beginner classes start September 13th, and the first two classes are FREE!

We'll see you on the dance floor where the only thing better than the music is the company!

Kathy Liebowitz


September 6 (1st Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

September 13 (2nd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

September 20 (3rd Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest

September 27 (4th Sun)
Regular Dance
All year around starting at 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Grange, Warrenton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Guest
Hoedowners - Link
July, loving life with Beach Ball Bingo and Wild Wild West! On July 11th, our Beachball Bingo Dance turned the Aloha Grange into a bright, breezy celebration of the season with the hall decked out in cheerful beach‑themed décor. Michael Kious delivered energetic calling that kept the squares lively and joyful, while Connie Clark’s smooth cueing brought grace and flow to every round. The dance floor was filled with smiles, flip‑flop energy, and that unmistakable Hoedowner warmth that makes every summer evening feel special.

On July 25th, the Aloha Grange transformed into a lively frontier outpost filled with cowboy hats, boots, and plenty of western charm and looked ready for a hoedown on the open range. Michael Kious wrangled the calls with his signature energy and Randy Lewis brought his smooth cueing to the rounds, guiding dancers through each step like a seasoned trail boss. July closed out with a hearty “yee‑haw” and a whole lot of gratitude for everyone who helped make the Wild Wild West Dance such a fabulous success.

September, color, creativity, and Hoedowner fun. We’ll kick things off on September 12th with our Farmers Market Dance, a cheerful celebration of harvest season and hometown charm. Think bright fall colors, rustic touches, and the cozy feeling of strolling through a bustling market. Whether you come dressed in autumn hues or simply ready to dance, you’ll be welcomed with smiles and lively music. Michael Kious will be calling and Randy Lewis cueing, bringing all the energy needed to make the evening feel fresh, festive, and full of community spirit.

Then on September 26th, we’ll roll right into good vibes with our Don’t Worry, Be Hippie Dance. It’s a night to embrace peace, positivity, and playful retro flair. Tie‑dye, flowers, fringe, and groovy colors are all encouraged as we fill the hall with carefree fun. Michael will be calling and Randy cueing again, keeping the squares moving and the rounds flowing with that easygoing rhythm that makes this theme such a delight.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the dance floor as the Hoedowners continue making memories one tip at a time.

Sarah Richmond


September 12 (2nd Sat)
Farmers Market Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Michael Kious
Cuer: Randy Lewis
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September 26 (4th Sat)
Regular Dance
7:00-9:00 Mainstream with Rounds
Aloha Grange #773, Aloha
Caller: Michael Kious
Cuer: Randy Lewis
Mix N Mingle - Link
Well, it’s September, and though school has started up…, we haven’t. Not yet, anyway. Our first dance back is scheduled for Oct 4th with Randy Dibble and Connie Clark. There will even be root beer floats after the dance to celebrate! We’re sure looking forward to it...

Lindie Noonan


September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 19 (3rd Sat)
Regular Dance
Dark
Oak Hills Squares - Link
It has been a wonderful and busy summer for Oak Hills Square as we have enjoyed great attendance, including many visitors from neighboring clubs.

On July 13th, we celebrated the USA's 250th birthday with a themed dance. Dancers dressed in patriotic red, white, and blue and Mark incorporating lively patriotic music into his calls. On July 20th, the club hosted Melissa James as a guest caller. Lane Clem has served as our cuer for all of our summer dances. As of this writing, Thomas Buchheit will be our guest caller on August 10th. On August 24th, the club will also celebrate the end of summer with a picnic on the Oak Hills Recreation Patio from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, followed by dancing in the Rec Center from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Please note that there will be no dancing on August 31st or September 7th.

Our fall dance schedule will continue on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This will include a series of lessons running from September 21st through December 14th. Lessons will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, followed by mainstream dancing from 7:30 to 8:30 PM (see attached flyer). The donation for dancing is $6.00, though club members can dance for free once during their birthday month.

Looking further ahead, the club is planning a Halloween Dance on October 26th and a Winter Solstice Dance on December 21st. For more information, visit oakhillssquares.com.

Lynne Fonner


September 7 (1st Mon)
Regular Dance
Dark

September 14 (2nd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30-8:30pm
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem

September 21 (3rd Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30-8:30pm
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem

September 28 (4th Mon)
Regular Dance
6:30-8:30pm
Oak Hills Community Center, Beaverton
Caller: Mark Wheeler
Cuer: Lane Clem
R Square D - Link
R Square D had a great summer! We had good attendance at the “Hot Wednesday Nite!” dances, which were casual and filled with lots of great music. Club members enjoyed a July picnic that was held at the Mayfield Lake home of one of our members. Many of our members also attended the Washington State Festival in Ocean Shores.

Lessons will begin on September 2nd at Catlin Center. Plus lessons at 6:30 PM and beginning lessons at 7:30. These classes will use the new format adopted by Callerlab for the Plus and Mainstream programs.

September 11th is “Red, White & Blue” dance with Craig Abercrombie calling and cueing. Our annual “Neil Diamond Tribute” dance is September 26th and Craig will also call and cue that night. It promises to be a fun dance!

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

Chris Poole


September 11 (2nd Fri)
Red, White & Blue Dance
7:00 To 9:30; Mainstream w/every 3rd tip Plus
Catlin Center (AKA Kelso Senior Center), Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
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September 26 (4th Sat)
Neil Diamond Tribute
7:00 To 9:30; Mainstream w/every 3rd tip Plus
Catlin Center (AKA Kelso Senior Center), Kelso
Caller: Craig Abercrombie
Cuer: Craig Abercrombie
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Sunset Promenaders - Link
July Club Activities:

• Club dance was dark on the 4th of July to enable us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United Sates of America. God bless America!

• Our Mainstream dance on July 18th we had ice-cream sundaes at the break. We enjoyed the dancing and the sundaes.

• We have been enjoying the summer dancing this year, thanks to the air-conditioning, great caller, great cuer, and our hall.

• Our Caller Darrell Kalmbach has been teaching the new plus and mainstream calls that take effect in September. These changes are not hard, but they are new to most and dancers are trying to learn them during our dances.

September Club Activities:

• In September, the club’s Mainstream dance is on the 5th, and the Plus dances are on the 3rd, and 17th.

• The theme for the Mainstream dance on the 5thof September is “Labor Day” and to celebrate we are having root beer floats, and popcorn at the break.

• On the 3rd Saturday (September 19th) the club dance is dark so we can go to the Federation dance put on by Portland Area Council at the Abernethy Grange in Oregon City.

• Club dances are from 7:00 - 9:30 PM in Hillsboro at the Odd Fellows Hall, 167 E. Main St. We have a great dance floor, air conditioning, hearing enhancement, and an excellent dining hall. There is street parking and at the bank parking lot across the street. Besides having talented team calling and cueing, we have great cooks who furnish refreshments after the dance. What else do you need, please come and enjoy a visit with us?

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

Tom & Janice Sminia


September 3 (1st Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Plus Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 5 (1st Sat)
Mainstream Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Mainstream Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 17 (3rd Thu)
Plus Dance
7:00-7:30 Intermediate Rounds,7:30-9:30 Plus Dance
I.O.O.F. Hall, Hillsboro
Caller: Darrell Kalmbach
Cuer: Tami Helms
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September 19 (3rd Sat)
Dark
Dark
Tri Squares - Link
It’s exciting to be back to club dancing after our summer break! We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is ready to kick off another fun season of dancing and friendship. Our first dance of the season is on September 11th, followed by our 28th Anniversary Dance on September 25th. We’re looking forward to welcoming friends from clubs throughout the area as we celebrate another year of great dancing together.

Before our regular dances begin, we have two fun visitations planned in August. We’ll be visiting the Sunset Promenaders on August 15th, followed by the TVC Picnic and Dancing in the Park. Our members always enjoy these opportunities to dance with friends from other clubs. We hope to see many of you there!

Our Mainstream Lessons begin in September and continue through December for new dancers. Every member of Tri Squares is helping spread the word by inviting friends, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone curious about square dancing to come give it a try. The first two lessons are free, making it easy for prospective dancers to experience the fun, laughter, and camaraderie before deciding to enroll for the full three-month lesson series.

I hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

Renee Ramig


September 11 (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

September 25 (4th Fri)
Anniversary Dance
7:00 Pre-Rounds, 7:15 Plus, 7:30-9:30 MS & Rounds, Plus 4th
Kinton Grange, Beaverton
Caller: Terry Halley, KC Curtis
Cuer: Sandra Pinion
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Wave Steppers - Link
Wavesteppers dance at the Tillamook Senior Center from 4-6pm on Tuesday each week. Terry Halley will be calling the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. We are still working on a regular caller for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

At this writing we are preparing to perform exhibition dances at the Tillamook County Fair. It should be fun as we will be on the Center Courtyard Stage for an 11:30 am performance.

Our anniversary dance is September 8th and will be held at the Senior Center on our regular dance night. The hall we usually use for our anniversary dance is not available.

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.

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

Lynda Sherman


September 1 (1st Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Terry Halley
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September 8 (2nd Tue)
Anniversary Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Terry Halley
Cuer: Lane Clem

September 15 (3rd Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

September 22 (4th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

September 29 (5th Tue)
Regular Dance
4:00 - 6:00
Tillamook Senior Center, Tillamook
Caller: Anthony Egan

Umpqua Area Council - Link
No council news received.

September 14 (2nd Mon)
Meeting
meet every other month
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Buckeroo - Link
No club news received.

September 5 (1st Sat)
Regular Dance
7pm pre-rounds, 7:30pm mainstream/3rd tips plus
Buckeroo Barn, Roseburg
Caller: Guest
Cuer: Neil Koozer

September 19 (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.
Timber 8's - Link
No club news received.


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