Members of the society elect the board members at our annual meeting, usually held before the May contra dance. Then the board members elect the officers. Board members serve a two-year term. Anyone can attend our annual meeting, but only members can vote. Members have one of our lovely membership cards. If you'd like to become a member, or aren't sure if you are one, come to a contra dance or folk dance and Judy Soto will sell you a card or tell you that you already have one.


CELTIC FEST STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS...
The South Coast Celtic Fest May 3 still needs volunteers. Volunteers work three hours and get a concert ticket and the opportunity to purchase single workshop tickets instead of buying an all-day pass. Contact Tom Purvis at tom.purvis1954@gmail.com.

...AND CUSTOMERS
Like the South Coast Celtic Fest on Facebook or visit www.southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com to see the festival schedule and find out where to buy tickets in advance.

FIDDLERS RETURN
TAEtrio will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the North Bend Public Library. The group consists of 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 the concert 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.

AND OF COURSE OUR REGULAR EVENTS:
Saturday, March 8: Contra dance 7 p.m. at Greenacres Grange with caller James Hutson from Los Angeles. Music will be provided by the Open Band. 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 7 p.m. 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, March 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! ATTENTION: This is the last sing-along that will be held at Ocean Ridge. In April, we'll be moving to the North Bend Public Library, 4-6 p.m., still on the second Sundays.

Monday, March 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. Why yes, it will be St. Patrick's Day, so we'll have some sing-alongs.

Friday, March 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
A "South Coast Celtic Fest Revue" house concert will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 3pm-6pm - $10 per person; children 16 & under $5 (with adult). The concert will feature two local groups that will play at the Celtic Fest: harpist Candace Kreitlow and whistle player Nick Metcalf, and Joe Ross and Contra Swings. The concert will be at the home of Elizabeth & Franklin Sunzeri, 92651 Heather Lane, Coos Bay; it's in the Libby area, just off of Red Dike Rd, To RSVP & for directions, contact Jennifer Sordyl, HouseConcert@charter.net or 541-808-3507 home/520-619-1669 cell.
- 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