BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Folk Dance Federation of California 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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220918T071734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T090634Z UID:13351-1665169200-1665342000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:San Antonio Folk Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) celebrates dancing\, music\, costumes\, and friendship of cultures from all over the world. Come celebrate with us for a wonderful\, special weekend of international folk dancing and culture! Join SAFDF online for a special three-day virtual festival! \nInstructors\nThe San Antonio Folk Dance Festival features world-renowned master teachers and choreographers: \n\nFusae Carroll (teaching the Macedonian dances of Atanas Kolarovski)\nShmulik Gov-Ari (teaching Israeli dances)\nIliana Bozhanova (teaching Bulgarian dances) and musical accompaniment from accordionist Todor Yankov\nZeljko Jergan (teaching Croatian dances)\n\nand culture corners with well-known folk dance luminaries: \n\nBob Leibman\, presenting his travels to eastern Macedonia and showing video footage of village dances\nJohn Morovich\, discussing the Ladarke\, a Croatian song cycle written by Emil Cossetto in 1950\nMarvin Moehle\, leading a special teaching tutorial about Balkan women’s scarves and jewelry\nShmulik Gov-Ari\, discussing the influence of the Yemenite step on Israeli dancing\n\nDetails on Instructors \nSchedule\nView Full Schedule \nRegister\nJoin by Zoom URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/safdf-22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/b49471dd3cc3a2ca9d0892c08b70233ed7d58be6238d5e95585aceda79aabdf3-rimg-w768-h960-gmir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T221500 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220927T034508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T011328Z UID:13401-1665084600-1665094500@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Bianca De Jong DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers hosts a folk dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong. \nFor more details e-mail loui@louitucker.com. \n\nBiana de Jong\nBianca De Jong Based in the Netherlands\, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie\, Devetorka na baba\, Askin Cesi Mi\, Ashun daje Mori and Gatij ëd gòj. \nBianca de Jong has been teaching folk dance since 1977. In 1981 she qualified as a folk dance teacher\, officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture in the Netherlands. From 1978 on Bianca studies Bulgarian folklore and travels to Bulgaria. She visits amateur and professional ensembles\, researchers\, and (village) dancers. From 1983-1990\, she visited Turkey regularly to study folklore. From 1981-1995\, Bianca has organized folklore tours to Bulgaria and once to Turkey. \nBianca is actively involved in training folk dance teachers. Teaching folk dance is a great passion of hers and she considers the teaching as an art and craft in itself that brings a lot of fun! Her basic philosophy in teaching is that it should be done in such a way that you can describe it as “learning by dancing”. Read more… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bianca-de-jong-saratoga22/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saratoga-Twins-and-Triplets-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220906T033222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T160142Z UID:13271-1664652600-1664663400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Inaugural Ball DESCRIPTION:Coming this Saturday\, October 1\, is the Inaugural Ball\, BFD’s first one in three years\, where we’ll welcome our new and returning officers. These are the people who are providing layers of structure and support that keep the Berkeley Folk Dance club running. The program is ready to view. \nDecorations are being collected and made as we speak. So\, get your tropical finery out (our theme is Pacific Island Dreams)\, bring a small snack to share if you are so inclined\, and please buy your tickets online ahead of time (although you can get them at the door as well). We’ll have your name tag ready at the door. See you on the dance floor! \nMasks and proof of vaccination+booster(s) required. \nPurchase tickets URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/inaugural-ball-22/ LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/inauguralBall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220919T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T052332Z UID:13375-1664564400-1664573400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Changs. \nChang’s is the oldest (soon to be celebrating 85 years!) folk dance group in the US. One reason is that they really know how to have a wonderful time\, and share their love of dance with people of all ages and experience. \nCovid protocols: proof of vaccination at the door\, masks required \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band. The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions. Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region. The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/da-mozhem-at-changs/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/306599023_10160272852109222_143394061715375000_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220710T061512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T220307Z UID:13010-1663513200-1663518600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation Board online as they meet for their September 2022 planning meeting. Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed. Get to see Federation meetings behind the scenes! \nSunday September 18\, 3pm-4:30pm\, online\nMeeting ID: 813 8859 5294\nPasscode: 326444 \nJoin Online URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/federation-meeting-sep22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/meeting-g9119f9e6a_1280.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220821T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T144834Z UID:13185-1663426800-1663439400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:This month’s Global Folk Dance Party is a Pre-World Camp party and Ahmet Luleci\, Fusae Carroll\, Rikki Nicolae and others will lead dances. We look forward to dancing with you on Saturday September 17 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time. \nAfterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. \nYou may register for World Camp at this link. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nIf you have any dance requests\, please send them to virtualfolkdance@gmail.com\, along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-sep-22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GFDParty-September-17-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220531T183546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T100920Z UID:12941-1662908400-1662917400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:International Folk Dance in Person Party DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! We’ve missed dancing with you! \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. \nWe do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible. \nMasks are recommended\, but not required. Up to date vaccinations are required. If you’ve already shown us your vaccine info\, no need to do it again. If not\, you can email it to us at pfdcparty@gmail.com or bring it with you. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions. \nDances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-sep22/ LOCATION:Redwood City Women’s Club\, 149 Clinton Street\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94062\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PFDC-Sept-2022-Party.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220815T064218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T065733Z UID:12538-1662838200-1662852600@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 second 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-sep-22/ 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/2022/08/Cafe-Shalom-ReOpening-May-2022-23-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220718T042110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T042110Z UID:13035-1662811200-1662850800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:West Coast BalkanFest DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Balkan music and dance with us at our weekend festival—in person! Our West Coast BalkanFest will be held in the picturesque Presidio of San Francisco. Jump into the joy with a live-music dance party on Friday night and then come back for classes and more dance parties on Saturday with world-class instructors and performers. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome! \nDaily Schedule\nPlease note the schedule and bands are subject to change\, even at the very last minute. The below is an outline of activities. A full\, detailed schedule will be published soon. \nFriday\, September 9\n Doors open at 6:00 p.m.\n The evening activities start at 6:30 p.m. with a dance workshop to get your feet moving\n Dance party outside on the Plaza to live bands until 11:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 6\n Doors open at 12:00 noon\n Music and singing classes\, dance walkthroughs by expert teachers\, multiple bands for listening and dancing to all day long\n BalkanFest activities continue until 11:00 p.m. \nCovid protocols: We are asking ALL participants to present evidence of current Covid vaccinations and boosters (see the registration form for details)\, and we will require masking in all indoor spaces. \nRegistration and details… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/west-balkanfest-sat22/ LOCATION:Presidio Theatre Plaza\, 99 Moraga Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EEFC-Front-Page-Banners.png ORGANIZER;CN="East European Folklife Center (EEFC)":MAILTO:office@eefc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220909T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220718T041854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T042433Z UID:13029-1662746400-1662764400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:West Coast BalkanFest DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Balkan music and dance with us at our weekend festival—in person! Our West Coast BalkanFest will be held in the picturesque Presidio of San Francisco. Jump into the joy with a live-music dance party on Friday night and then come back for classes and more dance parties on Saturday with world-class instructors and performers. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome! \nDaily Schedule\nPlease note the schedule and bands are subject to change\, even at the very last minute. The below is an outline of activities. A full\, detailed schedule will be published soon. \nFriday\, September 9\n Doors open at 6:00 p.m.\n The evening activities start at 6:30 p.m. with a dance workshop to get your feet moving\n Dance party outside on the Plaza to live bands until 11:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 6\n Doors open at 12:00 noon\n Music and singing classes\, dance walkthroughs by expert teachers\, multiple bands for listening and dancing to all day long\n BalkanFest activities continue until 11:00 p.m. \nCovid protocols: We are asking ALL participants to present evidence of current Covid vaccinations and boosters (see the registration form for details)\, and we will require masking in all indoor spaces. \nRegistration and details… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/west-balkanfest-fri22/ LOCATION:Presidio Theatre Plaza\, 99 Moraga Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EEFC-Front-Page-Banners.png ORGANIZER;CN="East European Folklife Center (EEFC)":MAILTO:office@eefc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220806T164420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T163052Z UID:13081-1662665400-1662674400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Fall into Fall Party DESCRIPTION:Instead of their usual end of summer party the Saratoga International Dance Family will this year host a “Fall into Fall” dance party and include a fundraiser for a worthy charity\, the Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP). \nThe “Fall Into Fall” party will have an autumn colors theme\, so please come wearing any clothing that works that theme. Look forward to participating in a group photo at the close of festivities. \nFall into Fall Fundraiser \nKathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP)\nKathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP) provides hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to the children of farm workers\, provides a college scholarship to a young-adult with ambitions of working in sustainable agriculture\, and helps make English as a second language classes accessible to farm workers. Kathleen Barsotti was a pioneer in the organic food movement. She died after a long battle with breast cancer; her four sons have continued her life’s work. Read more… \nWays to contribute: \n\nSend a check made payable to KBNP to Loui Tucker at 153 Race Street\, San Jose\, CA 95126.\nCome to the party and leave your check/cash in the designated box.\nMake your donation online by visiting the fundraising web page.\n\nDonate to KBNP URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fall-into-fall-fundraiser/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saratoga-Twins-and-Triplets-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220905T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220815T210329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T130107Z UID:13158-1662202800-1662400800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend DESCRIPTION:Please join the Land Dancers this Labor Day weekend for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Come for the day Saturday or Sunday\, or camp out for the whole weekend. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981. \nWonderful activities for everyone! Hiking trails\, camping\, bicycling\, dancing\, live music and more.. \nIt’s been nearly a year since Cliff died on Sept 10\, 2021. We’re happy to be able to continue the tradition he started 41 years ago\, and we remember him with love and gratitude. \nCome on out for the weekend or for the day and enjoy the deck\, the creek\, the forest\, dancing and friends! \nOrganizer: Land Dancers\nCost: free of charge\, donations encouraged\nContact Betsy Moore\, eambetsy@gmail.com\, (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info. \n \nFire Safety\nThe danger of fire is very high due to the drought and the time of year. Flames of any kind are allowed only in the deck kitchen and barbecue area. Be careful of sparks and do not park on long dry grass. Make sure to park facing out and leave your keys in your car and visible in case of evacuation. \nCOVID-19 Precautions\nWe ask that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, including booster\, if eligible. Please get tested if you’ve been exposed and don’t attend if you are feeling ill. With respect to masking and other restrictions\, we will follow the guidelines of the County of San Mateo. Currently there are no restrictions in place. \nWe’ll have a simplified version of the COVID comfort level necklaces we used last year. You may choose to wear a red necklace if you wish to have people ask your consent before hugging\, holding hands while dancing\, sharing food\, etc. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/land-labor-day-2022/ LOCATION:Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1402426339.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Land Dancers":MAILTO:eambetsy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220627T163110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T053644Z UID:12998-1661612400-1661637600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. \nOn Saturday Aug. 27 afternoon we welcome you to immerse yourself first\, 3-6PM in workshops (mindfulness\, arts and crafts) and inter-cultural performances. Then\, from 6-10PM\, experience the healing practices and (participative) performances by the tens of cultures in our very own neighborhoods + food trucks and vendors! \nJoin Hands for World Dance!\nInternational Folk Dance Workshop\nThere will be a special international folk dance workshop hosted by the Folk Dance Federation 3-6pm. Join us to learn folk dances of the world. \nLearn and enjoy with others simple social dances of the world. Join others for an afternoon of dances designed to get you on your feet and moving to music\, holding hands\, kicking up your heels\, and meeting other new dancers. All ages and experience levels welcome. Family-friendly. Your instructors are Loui Tucker and Michel Hardbarger.\n  \nFestival Schedule \nDon’t forget to check out our Fri-Aug 26th program! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first\, all current COVID guidelines will be followed. \nBy registering for the festival\, you are automatically entered to join our raffle! \nRegister \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-fest-sat-22/ LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mosaic_2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220627T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T053644Z UID:12992-1661536800-1661551200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. \nThe Friday Aug. 26 evening program includes \n\nGlobal Dance Party (outdoors)\nYoga and meditation (outdoors)\nInter-cultural music spanning several genres and instruments (in the theater with Covid-guideline friendly seating) \nFood trucks and vendors \n\nFestival Schedule \nDon’t forget to check out the program on Sat-Aug 27th! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first\, all current COVID guidelines will be followed. \nBy registering for the festival\, you are automatically entered to join our raffle! \nRegister \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-fest-fri-22/ LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mosaic_2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220711T013116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T164021Z UID:13016-1661007600-1661020200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:At this month’s Global Folk Dance Party we’re excited to feature the dances of Joe Graziosi. Joe\, along with Eileen Kopec and Sherry Cochran\, will lead dances. We look forward to dancing with you on August 20 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/global-folk-dance-aug22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GFDParty-August-20-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220809T161321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T161503Z UID:13135-1660485600-1660496400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Workshop and Dance with Jaap Leegwater DESCRIPTION:Attendance is limited; if you are late\, you may be turned away (sorry!) \nTimes: Doors open at 1:45pm\nWarmup & Workshop 2-4pm\nDancing 4-5pm to include many Jaap favorites \nSupport Team: Nadav Nur\, Evan Chu\, Rebecca Tsai\nSponsored by Lifebalkandancers.com\, Sherry Cochran Worldance1@gmail; E-mail with questions & requests \nFood & Beverages will not be provided but non-glass water bottles can be refilled within the venue \nHealth & Safety Policy:\nAll event volunteers and attendees must be fully vaccinated with at least one booster shot per Ashkenaz before attending\nBe prepared to show your Vaccination card at the door. \nMasks are not required (per county guidelines) but very STRONGLY recommended by Ashkenaz and our team; Make sure that they are high-quality and well-fitting \nThis will be a fun event! See you there! \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country\, The Netherlands\, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements\, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969\, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv\, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman\, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally. \nFor the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Sweden\, Israël\, England\, United States\, Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific\, Mendocino Folklore Camp\, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp\, Kolo Festival\, in San Francisco\, Texas Folk Dance Camp\, New Mexico August folk dance Camp\, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium\, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp\, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver\, B.C. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/jaap-leegwater-ashkenaz/ LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220531T183303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T161828Z UID:12938-1660410000-1660428000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:A Jaap Leegwater Evening DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Bulgarian dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater! Jaap has brought us many of our favorite dances\, including Karamfil\, Mari Mariko\, Rusi Kosi\, and many more. An international folk dance party will follow after a short dinner break. \n\n\nTime\nEvent\nDonation\n\n\n5:00-6:45pm\nDance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater\n$10\n\n\n6:45-7:15pm\nDinner break (we’ll order pizza\, bring a snack to share!)\n\n\n\n7:15-10:00pm\nInternational Folk Dance Party (first-timers free) with MCs Ken Kaye and Adony Beiares\n$10\n\n\nAs a reminder\, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past\, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party\, please bring proof of vaccination. N95 or KN95 masks highly recommended. \nSend dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com \nJaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country\, The Netherlands\, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements\, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969\, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv\, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman\, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally. \nFor the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Sweden\, Israël\, England\, United States\, Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific\, Mendocino Folklore Camp\, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp\, Kolo Festival\, in San Francisco\, Texas Folk Dance Camp\, New Mexico August folk dance Camp\, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium\, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp\, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver\, B.C. \nDances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-aug22/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PFDC-Party-Aug-2022-with-Jaap-Leegwater.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053006 CREATED:20220801T190049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T190035Z UID:13054-1659985200-1659992400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater DESCRIPTION:Join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers as they host a special workshop with Bulgarian dance teacher Jaap Leegwater. \nHealth requirements: We require folks to wear masks\, and to be fully vaccinated. If you have not already done so\, please show us your vaccination card either via email to cjay@horizoncable.com or bring proof to the workshop. \nFor additional details contact Carol Friedman . \nJaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country\, The Netherlands\, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements\, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969\, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv\, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman\, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally. \nFor the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Sweden\, Israël\, England\, United States\, Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific\, Mendocino Folklore Camp\, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp\, Kolo Festival\, in San Francisco\, Texas Folk Dance Camp\, New Mexico August folk dance Camp\, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium\, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp\, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver\, B.C. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/jaap-leegwater-petaluma22/ LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jaap-Leegwater-poster.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220805T193331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T193541Z UID:13074-1659657600-1659830399@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:East Coast Balkanfest DESCRIPTION:For those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest\, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan\, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. \nClick on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’!or those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest\, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan\, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. \nClick on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’! \nYours always in music & dance\,\nRachel MacFarlane\nEEFC General Manager \nEAST COAST BALKANFEST LIVE STREAMS\nAll times are in Eastern \nFriday\, August 5\nYouTube Livestream\n6:30 p.m. – Dance workshop with Joe Graziosi and Michael Ginsburg\n7:30 p.m. – Kavala Brass Band (Greek brass)\n9:15 p.m. – Niva (Macedonian) \nSaturday\, August 6\nYouTube Livestream\n6:30 p.m. – Greek Island with Beth Bahia Cohen & Adam Good\n6:45 p.m. – Pontic Firebird (Greek music from the Black Sea region)\n8:15 p.m. – Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band \nFor full information on East Coast BalkanFest\, including bands and instructors\, as well as registration information if you’re thinking of attending in person\, visit the event page. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/east-coast-balkanfest/ LOCATION:New York City\, NY CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BalkanFest-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="East European Folklife Center (EEFC)":MAILTO:office@eefc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220425T005823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T011259Z UID:12799-1658016000-1659311999@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp DESCRIPTION:July 2022\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 75th year\, will be an in-person camp after two years being virtual. \nDetails of the July 2022 camp are coming soon… Check HERE for updates. \nStockton Folk Dance camp will be held during the following weeks: \nWeek 1 – July 17 – 23\nWeek 2 – July 24 – 31 \nPriority for attendance will be given to those on a wait list developed over the last two years. \nPayments page URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-folk-dance-camp-2022/ LOCATION:University of the Pacific\, 3601 Pacific Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220704T022552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T022619Z UID:13001-1657983600-1657996200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:We’re excited that this month’s party is Pre-Stockton\, featuring Maurits and Tineke van Geel. A lot of us will be at Stockton and dancing from there\, with others in different locations. We look forward to a fun night with all of you. I’ve attached the flyers\, thanks for sharing with your friends! \nAs always\, thank you for coming to our party and sharing your day with us. I and the Global Party team look forward to continuing our parties with all of you on the third Saturday of each month. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nTo dial in by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/global-folk-dance-jul22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GFDParty-Flyer-July-16-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220501T170943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T023019Z UID:12837-1657466100-1657477800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:International Folk Dance in Person Party DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! We’ve missed dancing with you! \nBe sure to come early for the PFDC (Peninsula Folk Dance Council) Annual Meeting preceding the party! \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. \nWe do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible. \nAs a reminder\, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past\, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party\, please bring proof of vaccination. Per county guidelines\, masks are not required but recommended. \nSend dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com \nDances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/in-person-party-jul22/ 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/2022/05/2022-July-PFDC-V-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220611T180915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T181026Z UID:12957-1657465200-1657466100@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:PFDC (Peninsula Folk Dance Council) Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Peninsula Folk Dance Council will have its annual meeting July 10\, 3pm at St. Bede’s event hall in Menlo Park. The meeting will be immediately followed by the monthly party. \nAll who have assisted with PFDC events during the past year are eligible to vote. \nAgenda items for this short meeting are: \n\nElection of Offcers\nResolution to dissolve the PFDC and to transfer its assets to Peninsula Folk Dance\n\nSee details of meeting notice below. \nBe sure to stay for the PFDC dance party afterward. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/771539.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220425T000036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T182321Z UID:12794-1657364400-1657369800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation Board online as they meet for their July 2022 planning meeting. Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed. Get to see Federation meetings behind the scenes. \nThis is the first meeting with our 2022-2023 officers. See full list… \nSunday July 9\, 11am-12:30pm\, online\nZoom Meeting ID: 337 297 6475\nPasscode: dance \nJoin Online URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/federation-board-meeting-jul22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/meeting-g9119f9e6a_1280.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220104T070509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T043743Z UID:12395-1655564400-1655577000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:At this month’s Global Folk Dance Party\, we’re excited to be dancing with Ira Weisburd. In addition\, we’re sharing Ira’s ‘Prayer for Ukraine’\, the Global Dance event Ira’s putting on to raise money to help out people in Ukraine. \n\nAt our party\, we’ll let you know how you can help. Keep passing the word to your friends. Afterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nJoin by Zoom \nhttps://zoom.us/j/600066908 Meeting ID: 600 066 908 \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nTo dial in by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/global-folk-dance-party-jun22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GFDParty-June-18-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220530T161811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T162623Z UID:12927-1655047800-1655058600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream! Our MC is Denise Heenan. \nA tradition for decades\, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings\, fresh and stewed fruit\, sprinkles\, whipped cream\, chocolate sauce\, and more! Punch\, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off. Nothing to bring besides your dance shoes. \nTo submit a request for our dance program\, or to volunteer to help\, please contact pfdcparty@gmail.com \nAs a reminder\, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past\, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party\, please bring proof of vaccination. Per county guidelines\, masks are not required but recommended. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/palomanians-ice-cream-22/ 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/2022/05/Palomanians-June-2022.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220614 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220322T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T162002Z UID:12737-1654905600-1655164799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Scandia Camp 2022 DESCRIPTION:Free virtual camp via Zoom \nThe Scandia Camp Mendocino 2022 program will feature dance\, music\, and more from Norway and Sweden\, presented by instructors from those countries and the United States including: \n Dance Classes \n\nPolsdans fra Finnskogen a popular dance found on both sides of the border between Norway and Sweden (about Finnskogen)\nDances from Hälsingland and Dalarna\, areas of Sweden with various dance traditions (about Hälsingland) (about Dalarna)\nGammeldans a collection of what we call old time dances from Norway (What is gammeldans?)\nScandinavian dance fundamentals\, including Hambo and waltz\n\n Music Classes \n\nNorwegian Fiddle\, featuring tunes to accompany dance traditions being taught\nSwedish Fiddle\, featuring some of the teacher’s favorite tunes.\nBeginning Scandinavian Fiddle\nHardanger Fiddle\, a uniquely Norwegian fiddle with understrings (more information)\nNyckelharpa (a keyed fiddle)\, the national folk instrument of Sweden (more information)\nGroup Playing (allspel/samspel) all instruments welcome – Learn the most common/popular tunes for dances and play along at the parties.\nCow Horn\, a wind instrument made from a cow horn\nSinging\, with emphasis on songs from Foldal\n\n Additional Activities \n\nWelcome Session\nCrafts\nCulture Sessions\nChat Rooms and Scandinavian Videos\nDance Parties\nJam Sessions\n\nThe mission of Scandia Camp Mendocino is to provide culturally unique enriching opportunities to learn about and actively experience the dance\, music and cultural traditions of Scandinavia (primarily Norway and Sweden) in a welcoming community. \nSchedule\, list of instructors\, and more at http://scandiacamp.org \nRegister URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandia-camp-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_Scandia_Mendo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scandia Camp Mendocino":MAILTO:Directors@ScandiaCamp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220425T011636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T205421Z UID:12803-1654434000-1654448400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Berkeley Folk Dance's Birthday Ball DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-birthday-ball/ LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-B-Ball-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220212T011008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T011008Z UID:12516-1654214400-1654473599@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Razzmatazz Folk Dance Weekend DESCRIPTION:Annual Razzmatazz Folk Dance Weekend at Mendocino Woodlands Camp #1\nAfter missing the last two years of Razzmatazz Weekend at Mendocino Woodlands due to the Covid pandemic\, we are going to hold our Weekend camp in person again (fingers crossed) on June 3\,4\,5\, 2022! This will be our 43rd year and our final Razzmatazz Weekend. We will be celebrating 43 years together in the magical Mendocino Woodlands\, with the incomparable music of Édessa\, outstanding guest teachers\, and joyful campers. \nWe are so happy to announce our staff for this final year: \n\nTeachers: Michael Ginsburg\, Joe Graziosi\, Steve Kotansky\nÉdessa\, the heart and soul of camp\, with Christos Govetas\nTrue Life Trio and Joe Finn\nOur chef: Nicole Saadeh and her staff\n\nWe will be donating all “Above & Beyond” monies directly to the Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association in appreciation for taking such good care of the Woodlands all these years. \nThis year’s camp is partially underwritten by a generous donation from Jim Kaumeyer\, a long time folk dancer in our Santa Rosa group. \nRegistration for the weekend is now open. Everyone must be fully vaccinated to attend. For a registration form\, email: razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/razzmatazz-folk-dance-weekend-2/ LOCATION:Mendocino Woodlands Camp\, 39350 Little Lake Rd\, Mendocino\, CA\, 95460\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Razzmatazz-Dance-Hall-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053007 CREATED:20220505T152901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T202650Z UID:12852-1653735600-1653933600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend DESCRIPTION:Please join the Land Dancers this Memorial Day weekend for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Come for the day Saturday or Sunday\, or camp out for the whole weekend. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981. \nWonderful activities for everyone! Hiking trails\, camping\, bicycling\, dancing\, live music and more.. \nWe dance outdoors on a big redwood deck where two creeks come together in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, off Skyline Blvd near Highway 9. Come as early as 11am Saturday May 28 to set up camp. There isn’t a set time to begin dancing Saturday. \nOrganizer: Land Dancers\nCost: free of charge\, donations encouraged\nContact Betsy Moore\, eambetsy@gmail.com\, (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info. \nCOVID-19 Precautions\nWe ask that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, including booster\, if eligible. Please get tested if you’ve been exposed and don’t attend if you are feeling ill. With respect to masking and other restrictions\, we will follow the guidelines of the County of San Mateo. Currently there are no restrictions in place. \nWe’ll have a simplified version of the COVID comfort level necklaces we used last year. You may choose to wear a red necklace if you wish to have people ask your consent before hugging\, holding hands while dancing\, sharing food\, etc. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/land-memorial-day-2022/ LOCATION:Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1402426339.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Land Dancers":MAILTO:eambetsy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR