BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.15.20//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/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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220905T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T220000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220909T230000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220911T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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:20220930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T200608 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 END:VCALENDAR