LIBERTY PUB FOLK DANCE DEMO WILL RAISE MONEY FOR CELTIC FEST
On Feb. 13, local folk dancers will demonstrate dances from Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. Starting at 7:00 p.m., Liberty Pub at 2047 Sherman in downtown North Bend will be filled with live music as local band Cultural Ecology plays music from countries around the world. After the demonstration, audience members will be invited to join the fun by learning some basic dances. No admission, but donations will be accepted -- the event is a fund raiser for the South Coast Celtic Fest to be held May 3 on the SWOCC campus. For more information, contact Stacy Rose at 541.808.1002.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FOLK CONCERTS AT THE NORTH BEND LIBRARY
Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Rainy and the Rattlesnakes is a bluegrass trio comprised of Ray Miatke and two young daughters. The girls play mandolin and fiddle; Ray plays guitar. Here are a couple of videos of them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V0pc2_3-_0 and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIrs01Su_ug

Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m. TAEtrio is fiddle champion Tashina Clarridge (of the Bee Eaters), with her students Emily Mann and Amy Anders. These talented multi-instrumentalists performed their eclectic repertoire at the library last year. Want to attend a fiddle workshop with Tashina? Contact Jennifer Sordyl at 541-808-3507.

Admission to these concerts is free, but we'll pass the hat for the musicians. The North Bend Library is at at 1800 Sherman Avenue. Get there early if you want a seat.

SIGN UP NOW TO VOLUNTEER AT THE CELTIC FEST
Volunteer at the South Coast Celtic Fest May 3 and have fun! We need workshop assistants, ticket sellers, CD sellers, info booth staffers, roving volunteers, ticket takers, emcees, green room hosts, and cleaners-up. Volunteers get a free ticket to the evening concert plus other benefits. To learn more or sign up, email Tom Purvis at tom.purvis1954@gmail.com.

AND OF COURSE OUR REGULAR EVENTS:
Saturday, Feb. 8: Contra dance 7 p.m. at Greenacres Grange with caller Patricia Danscen from Denver. Music will be provided by fiddler/clogger Nancy Maple of Estes Park, Colo.; mandolinist/whistle player Norman Farrell of Anchorage; local fiddlers Alayne Olmstead and Jennifer Sordyl; and local guitarist Don Berg. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.  Admission:  General $7, students w/ID and seniors over 60 $6, members $5, and supervised children under 6 free.  First-timers who arrive in time for the 7PM lesson will receive a ticket for free admission to their second dance.  The dances are alcohol- and fragrance-free.  For more information call 541-572-5370 or visit http://southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com or find the South Coast Folk Society on Facebook.

Sunday, Feb. 9: Second Sunday Sing-Along, 2-4 p.m., at Ocean Ridge Assisted Living, 1855 Ocean Blvd. SE, in Coos Bay. Sing songs out of our Rise Up Singing songbooks, or teach us a new one. Bring an instrument and play along! Leave early and go to that workshop!

Monday, Feb. 17: Coos Bay Celtic session 7-9 p.m. first and third Mondays, at Liberty Pub, 2047 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Bring an acoustic instrument and sit in, or just listen.

Friday, Feb. 28: International folk dance, 7 p.m., Greenacres Grange. Teaching, followed by requests. Admission is $4, or $3 for members of SCFS. Is there a specific dance you’d like to learn? It’s great fun having a variety of people share in the teaching – is there a specific dance you’d like to teach? To sign up to teach your favorite dance, call Scott Knowles at 541-217-9027

OTHER PEOPLE'S FOLKY THINGS
- All acoustic musicians and listeners are welcome to the monthly First Friday Jam at 7 p.m. at the Farwest Hall on Hwy 42S in Bandon. It typically features a mix of old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic tunes.
- Irish session at Lloyd's at 219 2nd St. SE in Bandon, 5 p.m. first and third Fridays. Find "The Local Session" on Facebook.
- Rhythm Village African Drum and Dance Ensemble welcomes all comers at 5:30 p.m. Mondays in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Coos Bay, 123 Ocean Blvd SE. Find them on Facebook.
- Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers, District 5 — Third Saturday of month: 1-3 p.m. with jam afterward, Winchester Bay Community Center. 541-759-3419
Flyers for events are attached. Print some out and hang 'em up wherever you go! As always, visit southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com for more information about our organization and our events.
Gail Elber
Secretary