BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.folkdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Dance Federation of California REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260506T042605Z CREATED:20260506T040627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T042605Z UID:17803-1793318400-1793577599@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Fall Camp 2026 DESCRIPTION:Band Being-together New-laughs-old-friends Dance Happy-hour Walk Wildlife Discover-the-unexpected Fall Camp 2026 \nThe 7th Fall Camp will be Oct. 30 – Nov. 1\, and it promises to be another vibrant\, fun-filled weekend. Once again\, camp will be on the Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley (40 miles northwest of downtown LA)\, with a delightful combination of creature comforts (such as motel-style rooms with heating and air conditioning) and a lovely rural setting. We will dance in a beautiful\, air conditioned hall with a wood floor. \nIn addition to teaching\, camp will offer many entertaining and even enriching attractions\, including a Halloween-themed dance party\, a Fall Colors-themed dance party\, happy hours\, the Potluck Band (open to all musical campers)\, craft projects and puzzles\, stargazing with a rocket scientist\, morning nature walks\, and some other past favorites and new surprises. \nJoin us for another magical\, fun-filled weekend of dance\, music\, crafts\, nature\, and camaraderie. \nCampus\nOnce again\, Fall Camp will be on the beautiful rural Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley\, with its comfortable motel-style rooms in an idyllic\, natural setting. Nestled in a woodsy alcove\, the campus is a lovely place where you can enjoy being close to nature while still having the creature comforts of excellent meals (upgraded from previous years)\, motel-style rooms (with private bathrooms\, heat\, and air conditioning)\, and more. You can dance when you feel like it\, and when you don’t\, do other things such as catching up with friends\, playing Scrabble\, working on a jigsaw puzzle with others\, getting a massage\, completing a craft project\, going for a walk in nature\, reading a good book\, meditating\, or doing nothing at all. You don’t have to get on a plane or drive treacherous mountain roads to be with nature\, and WiFi is available too! \nAbout 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles\, near Simi Valley\, Brandeis-Bardin is a lovely and comfortable place to spend a weekend dancing with friends. The beautifully landscaped grounds have many mature trees and offer breathtaking views of the Santa Susana Mountains. The camp’s address is 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA 93064. Fly into Burbank or LAX. \nRegistration\nPRICES INCREASE JULY 1 SO REGISTER SOON! \nFall Camp 2026 Registration Form and Waiver URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fall-camp-2026/ LOCATION:Brandeis-Bardin Campus\, 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA\, 93064\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Intro.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T183000 DTSTAMP:20261001T232859Z CREATED:20251227T115241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T232859Z UID:17361-1794670200-1794681000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 3:00pm. Members of Changs Folk Dancers will be MCs. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions. \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-nov26/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-November-V-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T223000 DTSTAMP:20261006T092339Z CREATED:20261006T092339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T092339Z UID:18290-1795203000-1795213800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Berkeley Folk Dance Advanced Class Party DESCRIPTION:Theme is: I won’t grow up. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-advanced-party/ LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gemini_Generated_Image_s2v3jms2v3jms2v31.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T233000 DTSTAMP:20260604T135739Z CREATED:20260604T135719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T135739Z UID:17921-1795289400-1795303800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the third Saturday of every month. \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo: Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-nov26/ LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0131-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T173000 DTSTAMP:20261006T094242Z CREATED:20261006T094242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T094242Z UID:18294-1795354200-1795368600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Israeli Oldies Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a nostalgic afternoon of classic Israeli folkdances. Bring friends\, potluck snacks and drinks\, and your requests. This semi-regular event carries on the long folkdancing tradition at Ashkenaz\, led by one of the longtime masters of Israeli music and dance\, Allen King. Featuring Israeli dances created before 1985. Potluck snacks and drinks welcome. Also viewable on Zoom. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/israeli-oldies/ LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carriere085-smaller.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Alan King":MAILTO:allenk@mindspring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T000000 DTSTAMP:20261006T053237Z CREATED:20260713T052602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T053237Z UID:18036-1795770000-1795910400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:2026 will be the 75th annual Kolo Festival! Kolo Festival includes dance\, vocal\, and instrumental classes\, along with dancing\, sing-alongs\, culture corners\, instrumental jam sessions\, kafanas and parties\, brass\, Bitov\, Izvorno bands and more! \nMusicians from around the world playing folk dance music from Albania\, Bosnia\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romany communities\, Romania\, Serbia\, Sweden\, Turkey\, and the United States. \nSchedule\nKolo Festival 2026 Schedule \nDance Instructors\n\nAhmet Lüleci\nDances of Turkey\nAhmet Luleci A native of Turkey\, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer\, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble\, which allows him to further his goal of making folk dance and music accessible to a wider audience. \nSince arriving in North America in 1985\, he has taught many workshops and camps throughout the United States as well as Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Holland\, England\, Switzerland\, Brazil\, Argentina\, Germany\, Norway\, Italy\, Spain and Australia. He has set innumerable suites of dances for the stage working with dance organizations around the world. Read more… \nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions. \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk Dance Ensemble in Utah.Read more… \nTanya Dimitrov\n \nBulgarian\, Romani and Turkish Dance\nTanya Dimitrov’s journey into the world of dance began at the age of six in the small village of Petarch\, Bulgaria\, where traditional music and dance were a vibrant part of daily life. Inspired by her father\, who instilled in her a profound love for Bulgarian culture\, Tanya knew from an early age that dance was her true calling — the only path she ever wished to follow. She pursued this passion with unwavering dedication\, training at the prestigious National School of Dance Art in Sofia\, Bulgaria\, with a specialization in Bulgarian folk dances. Tanya continued her education\, earning an MFA in Dance from the Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts in Bulgaria\, an MFA in Dance from Arizona State University\, an MA in Creative Enterprise and Cultural Leadership from ASU\, and a Masters degree in Business Economics from the University of Plovdiv. Now based in Phoenix\, Arizona\, Tanya is the Artistic Director of the Balkanik Dance Group and a leading organizer of the Bulgarian Folklore Festival “Tupan Bie.” Her work bridges generations and geographies\, celebrating the richness of not only Bulgarian traditions but also the diverse tapestry of Balkan dances. For Tanya\, dance is more than performance; it is storytelling\, memory\, and community made visible. With over two decades of experience\, she is dedicated to ensuring that these living traditions are passed on\, honoring the past while inspiring new generations to keep the spirit of Bulgarian and Balkan folk dance alive. Read more… \nMaria Bebelekova\nBulgarian Singing\nMaria Bebelekova Maria Bebelekova from the Bulgarian Rhodope town of Shiroka Luka\, learned singing from her mother and grandmother. She studied at the Shiroka Luka Folk Music School and the Plovdiv Conservatory\, then returned to her hometown\, where she taught at the music school for 15 years. She sang with the Bulgarian women’s choir Angelite for three seasons\, and has performed and recorded regularly with other ensembles. Maria teaches kindergarten and singing for adults and children at the Khan Asparuh Bulgarian School in Sunnyvale\, CA\, and gives private singing lessons in the San Jose\, CA area.Read more… \nMore details… \nRegistration\n \nRegister URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-6-06-KF26-Lets-Dance-Announce4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:bill@kolofestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270129T220000 DTSTAMP:20261006T095127Z CREATED:20261006T095127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T095127Z UID:18298-1795806000-1801260000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm. Followed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \nAdults accompanied by kids always free! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-family-night-nov26/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clipart3061462.png ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T213000 DTSTAMP:20261006T095711Z CREATED:20261006T095633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T095711Z UID:18300-1796583600-1796592600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Live Music with Ezgija DESCRIPTION:Live music dance party with the Ezgija band at the Live Oak Grange! Doors open at 6:30 pm; Ezgija plays 7:30-9:30. $15 sliding scale. \nSponsored by the Cabrillo Folk Dancers. \nEzgija\nEZGIJA is a Santa Cruz based band specializing in dance tunes from the Balkans\, Turkey\, and surrounding regions. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/live-music-with-ezgija/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz Senior Center\, 222 Market St.\, Santa Cruz\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ezgija-facebook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T183000 DTSTAMP:20261006T005350Z CREATED:20251227T115541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T005350Z UID:17363-1797089400-1797100200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Palomanians Pie Party DESCRIPTION:The annual Palomanians Pie Party featuring ice cream\, refreshments and pie all provided by the Palomanians! Come join us for an evening of dancing and pie. Denise Heenan is MC. \nNothing to bring\, all pies\, ice cream\, and refreshments will be supplied by the Palomanians. Dances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Email your requests or questions to pfdcparty@gmail.com \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pie-party-26/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Dec-Palom-V-3.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T220000 DTSTAMP:20261006T100040Z CREATED:20261006T100030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T100040Z UID:18303-1797102000-1797112800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Razzmatazz Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatzz Folk Dancers for their ‘Tis the Season Holiday Folk Dance Party on Saturday\, December 14 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Ave.\, Santa Rosa. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission: $10 plus tips for the musicians and singers. \nThe evening will begin with recorded dance favorites from 7pm – 8pm\, followed by a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and Hanukkah songs. The rest of the evening will feature live music with GRADINA\, local Balkan choral group and YABULKA playing Bulgarian dance tunes on traditional instruments. \nSnacks for our refreshment table are welcome. We hope you can be there! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/razzmatazz-holiday-2026/ LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/freepik__vibrant-bulgarian-folk-dance-party-line-dance-snow__76984.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T233000 DTSTAMP:20260604T135812Z CREATED:20260604T135812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T135812Z UID:17923-1797708600-1797723000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the third Saturday of every month. \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo: Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-dec26/ LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0131-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T214500 DTSTAMP:20261006T005925Z CREATED:20251227T121357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T005925Z UID:17366-1798225200-1798235100@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Christmas Night Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, a family gathered with friends and relatives every Christmas Night to celebrate the day. They shared food and beverages\, and danced away the evening. John Nicoara was there. It was from the stories of these warm memories that Jan and he\, and Becky and Adony\, were inspired to continue that tradition with a new family — YOU! \nAll request Folk Dance Party hosted by the Peninsula Council! Send your request to pfdcparty@gmail.com. This is our 20th annual Christmas dance party. \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. \nBring a finger food snack to share. Water and punch will be provided. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/xmas-night-dance-26/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Xmas-Night-V-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270101T001500 DTSTAMP:20261006T012848Z CREATED:20251227T121635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T012848Z UID:17369-1798743600-1798762500@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:New Years Eve Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Come help Moveable Feet celebrate the arrival of 2027 with an in-person potluck supper and dance party while raising money for Second Harvest\, a local food bank! \nThe combined\, New Year’s Eve International Folk Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Second Harvest Fundraiser will kick off on December 31\, at 7:00 p.m. and wind down not long after we ring in the New Year next morning. \nWe’ll start with a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45)\, followed by dancing from about 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Bring a favorite dish to share (label your serving utensils). Moveable Feet will supply drinks\, plates\, and utensils. \nDonate to SHFB \nPlease make a generous donation to Second Harvest\, either in advance or bring to the party cash\, checks\, or a smart phone to use a credit card. You may also bring cans\, jars (peanut butter)\, bags (rice\, pasta)\, and boxes (cereal\, cake mix) to be delivered to SHFB. \nTogether\, we can work toward a hunger-free community\nNearly one-third of all Silicon Valley households do not earn enough to meet their most basic needs without public or private assistance. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is serving a staggering\, record-high 1 in 6 neighbors in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties every month. For more than 50 years\, Second Harvest has been there for our neighbors\, thanks to support from community members like you. When we all come together\, our community can make a significant difference. With your help\, we can make certain that anyone who needs it has access to free\, nutritious food. \nAbout Moveable Feet and Lucy Chang\nLucy Chang was an avid folk dancer\, the founder of the Moveable Feet Folk Dance Club\, and a supporter of Second Harvest Food Bank. Her first fundraiser in 2016 garnered dozens of cans of food. The club now raises thousands of dollars a year for Second Harvest Food Bank with its annual New Year’s Eve Folk Dance Party. This year we hope to raise at least $20\,000. Please contribute what you can! \nAdditional notes: Parking is free on New Year’s Eve and no time limit in Palo Alto city lots and streets. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nye-26/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NYE-2026-2027-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412 DTSTAMP:20260619T011838Z CREATED:20260619T011707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T011838Z UID:17958-1807056000-1807487999@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2027 DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2027\nApril 7 – 11\, 2027 in Twin Cities\, Minnisota \nSave the date! \nThe NFO Conference in Twin Cities\, MN will be presented in conjunction with IFest-MN – International Festival of Minnesota \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2027 Conference Web Page. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-2027/ LOCATION:Old Murphey School\, Shared Visions Retreat Center\, 3717 Murphy School Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26-6-6-NFO27-First-FlyervQRF2-pdf-618x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270517 DTSTAMP:20260624T074846Z CREATED:20260616T181637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T074846Z UID:17938-1810252800-1810511999@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Statewide 2027 DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance workshops and parties\, returns May 14-16\, 2027. All events take place at the beautiful historic Balboa Park Club Ballroom\, San Diego. \nStatewide 2027 features \n\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu (Romanian dance)\nTony Petroulias (Greek dance)\nFriday evening party dancing to live music by Parea\nSaturday evening party dancing to live music by Tzidia\nAnd more…\n\nSchedule\nFriday: 1:00 – 9:30 pm\nSaturday: 9:00 am – 9:30 pm\nSunday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nMore details coming… \nContact Statewide 2027 URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2027/ LOCATION:Balboa Park Club Ballroom\, 2150 W. Pan American Rd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2027-Statewide-save-date-8x11-1.pdf END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR