Monday, July 13, 2015

Sing, sing, sing

There's a lot going in in July and August. Come out and dance! Bring a friend!

SECOND SUNDAY SING-ALONG
It's Sunday, July 12, 4-6 p.m., at the North Bend Public Library. Come take a turn picking a song out of our "Rise Up Singing" books. We've got songs from every era.

CONTRA AT THE COAST
Weekend of July 31-Aug. 2, “Contra at the Coast” Camp, jam and socialize for a weekend
Two contra dances at the Sixes River Grange Hall
Featuring the Outstanding Open Band and callers Stacy Rose, Greg McKenzie and Karen Olsen.
Saturday, Aug. 1: Contra Dance 7-10 p.m. $5/adults, children free
Sunday, Aug. 2: Waltzes 1-2 p.m.
Scottish, Folk & English Country Dancing 2-4 p.m.
Campground reservations are strongly recommended (it's Cape Blanco Country Music Festival weekend):
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There is another BLM campground 11 miles up the River, too.

Thursday, Aug 6: Fundraiser for South Coast Folk Week – International folk dance demonstration with audience participation at 7 p.m., Liberty Pub, 2047 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Music by Cultural Ecology. Donations accepted.

Sunday, Aug. 9: Second Sunday Sing-Along at North Bend Public Library, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20: Traditional dance and music demonstration – Part of the “Lifelong Learning” series of events at Ocean Ridge Assisted Living that are open to the public. South Coast Folk Society members will facilitate an hour-long demonstration/audience participation of traditional dance and music. Starts at 2 p.m. at 1855 Ocean Blvd. SE, Coos Bay.

Thursday, Aug. 20: Larry Unger and Audrey Knuth in concert –  7 p.m., Liberty Pub 2047 Sherman Ave., North Bend. $5 cover.

Friday, Aug. 21: Contra/square dance with music by Larry Unger and Audrey Knuth at 7 p.m., Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Ave. Admission by donation.

AND HAVE WE MENTIONED FOLK WEEK?
Mark your calendar now for workshops during South Coast Folk Week, Oct. 4-10. Here's the schedule:
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Here are the class descriptions:
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As you know, this is a once-in-a-century opportunity to "Spread the Joy" of contra dance, traditional square dance, traditional music, and group singing. We're going to ask you to invite two people to Folk Week. Who will your two people be? Start thinking about it now. Learn more about South Coast Folk Week at
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Gail Elber
Secretary
South Coast Folk Society
541-808-1773
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