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SUMMARY:District 8 - Circle Jam at Puyallup Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Easy to find\, Easy to park – great little circle jam in a nice space.  All are welcome to join or listen
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-circle-jam-at-puyallup-senior-center-2/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Puyallup Senior Activity Center\, 210 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223822Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lake City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm\, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932\, or email sjnevins@gmail.com.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-lake-city-contra-dance/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Seattle Latvian Center\, 11710 3rd Avenue NE\, Seattle\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Nevins":MAILTO:sjnevins@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260213T030651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182823Z
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SUMMARY:District 9 March Open Acoustic Jam
DESCRIPTION:Come on down and join District 9 for our regular 1st Friday of the month open acoustic jam and meeting on Friday\, March 6\, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Lewis County Historical Museum\, located at 599 NW Front in downtown Chehalis. There is lots of parking on both sides of the museum\, and we will be jamming just inside the main entrance. \nThere will be coffee and tea and some snacks but it won’t be a potluck. The museum doesn’t charge us to use the facility\, but they do ask that if everyone could leave a few dollars in their donation jar at the front desk they would be grateful. \nOur jam is free and open to the public and you do not have to be a member to attend the jam. This jam is beginner friendly and ever Is welcome. \nIf you have questions or need more information please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-march-open-acoustic-jam/
LOCATION:Lewis County Historical Museum\, 99 NW Front Way\, Chehalis\, 98532
CATEGORIES:District 9,Jam Session,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260213T030701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030701Z
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SUMMARY:District 9 March Open Acoustic Jam & Mtg
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 for our first Friday of the month open acoustic jam & meeting on Friday\, March 6\, 2026 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Lewis County Historical Museum\, located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown Chehalis. There is lots of parking on both sides of the museum\, and we will be jamming just inside the main entrance.\nThere will be coffee and tea and some snacks but it won’t be a potluck. The museum doesn’t charge us to use their facility but they do ask that if people could put a few dollars in their donation jar at the desk\, they would be grateful.\nThe jam is free and open to the public and all ages and abilities are welcome.\nIf you need more information please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-march-open-acoustic-jam-mtg/
LOCATION:Lewis County Historical Museum\, 99 NW Front Way\, Chehalis\, 98532
CATEGORIES:District 9,Jam Session,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20230811T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Emerald City Contra Dance \nwith the Seattle Folklore Society present Contra dancing every Friday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center \n6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle (98103) \nin the Community Hall of the brick building\, near the lower parking lot \nBeginner’s workshop at 7:00 pm (or thereabouts). Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. \n  \nAdmission prices (cash or check only): \n\nSliding scale $10-$20.\nStudents $5 with a school ID.\nFree for people under the age of 16.\n\nAdmission limited to 100 people. This total includes paying & non-paying dancers\, musicians\, callers\, children\, and adults acting like children. (In short\, everyone.) \nFirst time contra dancers get a coupon for free admission to their next dance.\nCoupon redemption limited to first five coupons on any single night. \nFollow us on Facebook. Find items that you left behind on Facebook. \nPlease help the PNA achieve their sustainability goals. Consider carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or riding the bus to the dance. If you drive\, please park in the PNA parking lots. \nAll dances taught. No partner necessary.\nLight\, comfortable clothing recommended.\nPlease join us without perfumes\, colognes\, aftershave\, scented lotions\, etc. \n\nMore information for dancers.\nInformation for bands and callers.\nPast caller set lists.\nBands and callers: we’ll have an online booking form available soon. \nFor information not already posted here: 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-emerald-city-contra-dance/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald City Contra Dace":MAILTO:emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20251218T012620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223918Z
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SUMMARY:District 6 Meeting/Jam
DESCRIPTION:We get together to jam\, learn\, eat\, socialize and have a meeting once a month.  All are welcome.  If you would like to have a lesson on mandolin or guitar\, contact Bernie Turner before the date to let him know.  Come anytime you like but note that we stop for a short meeting at 1 pm and then eat lunch together after that.  There is jamming before and after the meeting and lunch break.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-6-meeting-jam-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Des Moines Masonic Lodge\, 2208 S 223rd St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 6,Jam Session,Meeting,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Turner":MAILTO:bernus.turner@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260106T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223303Z
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SUMMARY:District 8 - Circle Jam at Puyallup Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Easy to find\, Easy to park – great little circle jam in a nice space.  All are welcome to join or listen
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-circle-jam-at-puyallup-senior-center-2/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Puyallup Senior Activity Center\, 210 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260213T030711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030711Z
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SUMMARY:March Colonial Stillwater Estates Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 for our regular 2nd Wednesday of the month playdate on Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026 at 4:00 pm-5:00pm at Colonial Stillwater Estates\, located at 2700 Colonial Drive in Centralia\, just off Cooks Hill Rd and about 3/4 mile past Providence Centralia Hospital. We will be playing in the Residence building\, which is the big white building with pillars in front. The music parlor is just inside the main entrance and to the left.\nWe will be using the March playlist for all play dates this month except the PNWCO Intermission Playdate on March 16th. \nIf you need more information or have questions please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/march-colonial-stillwater-estates-playdate/
LOCATION:Colonial Stillwater Estates\, 2700 Colonial Drive\, Centralia\, 98531
CATEGORIES:District 9,Playout
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20230811T232301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223822Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lake City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm\, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932\, or email sjnevins@gmail.com.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-lake-city-contra-dance/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Seattle Latvian Center\, 11710 3rd Avenue NE\, Seattle\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Nevins":MAILTO:sjnevins@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260106T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T213618Z
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SUMMARY:District 16 Second Friday jam
DESCRIPTION:Just an Old Time jam (mostly) where we sit around in a circle and pass the mic.  All levels of players and all acoustic instruments welcome. \nCoffee and snacks served\, and more snacks are welcome! \n  \n 
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-16-second-friday-jam/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Sisco Heights Community Club\, 13527 99th Ave. NE\, Arlington\, 98223
CATEGORIES:Jam Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel Lareau":MAILTO:noelula@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20230811T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Emerald City Contra Dance \nwith the Seattle Folklore Society present Contra dancing every Friday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center \n6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle (98103) \nin the Community Hall of the brick building\, near the lower parking lot \nBeginner’s workshop at 7:00 pm (or thereabouts). Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. \n  \nAdmission prices (cash or check only): \n\nSliding scale $10-$20.\nStudents $5 with a school ID.\nFree for people under the age of 16.\n\nAdmission limited to 100 people. This total includes paying & non-paying dancers\, musicians\, callers\, children\, and adults acting like children. (In short\, everyone.) \nFirst time contra dancers get a coupon for free admission to their next dance.\nCoupon redemption limited to first five coupons on any single night. \nFollow us on Facebook. Find items that you left behind on Facebook. \nPlease help the PNA achieve their sustainability goals. Consider carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or riding the bus to the dance. If you drive\, please park in the PNA parking lots. \nAll dances taught. No partner necessary.\nLight\, comfortable clothing recommended.\nPlease join us without perfumes\, colognes\, aftershave\, scented lotions\, etc. \n\nMore information for dancers.\nInformation for bands and callers.\nPast caller set lists.\nBands and callers: we’ll have an online booking form available soon. \nFor information not already posted here: 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-emerald-city-contra-dance/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald City Contra Dace":MAILTO:emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20251221T220031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223420Z
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SUMMARY:District 8 Monthly Jam (with a little meeting)
DESCRIPTION:3rd Sundays 2PM District 8 Meeting and Jam. We’ll have a short meeting followed by longer circle jam at 10205 44th Ave E\, Tacoma 98446. Behind the school where there’s plenty of parking. Bring a friend and an instrument. Meet some nice people! Finger foods welcome.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-monthly-jam-with-a-little-meeting-3/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Mid-County Community Center\, 10205 44th Ave E\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98446\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Meeting,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260106T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223303Z
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SUMMARY:District 8 - Circle Jam at Puyallup Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Easy to find\, Easy to park – great little circle jam in a nice space.  All are welcome to join or listen
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-circle-jam-at-puyallup-senior-center-2/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Puyallup Senior Activity Center\, 210 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260213T030723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183119Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Chamber Orchestra Intermission Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join District 9 as we play for the Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra’s Spring Concert Intermission on Monday\, March 16th at 6:00-ish pm at Centralia College’s Corbet Theater in Centralia. The concert itself will be from 6:00pm-9:00pm and the intermission is usually around 7:00pm or 7:15pm.  We will be playing three or four of our favorite tunes from the March playlist\, then we are dismissed to enjoy the rest of the concert\, which is always free. An offering is collected during the intermission to help defray the cost of the concert.\nThere is lots of parking around the Corbet Theater\, but it fills up fast because these concerts are very well attended\, so come early if possible. \nIf you have questions please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/pnw-chamber-orchestra-intermission-playdate/
LOCATION:Centralia College Corbet Theater\, 600 Centralia College Blvd\, Centralia\, 98531
CATEGORIES:District 9,Playout
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260217T020524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T020524Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday March 17 Meeting and Jam - district 5
DESCRIPTION:Meeting to start at noon. No potluck as food is discouraged in the community room. Jam to follow until 4:00.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/3rd-saturday-meeting-and-jam-district-5-3/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Kitsap Mall\, 10315 Silverdale Way\, Silverdale\, WA\, 98383\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 5,Meeting,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent McCabe":MAILTO:dkmccabe0723@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20240927T144652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223636Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly 3rd Thursday Afternoon Phinney Jam
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Afternoon Old-Time Jam  \n2:00 to 4:00 pm\, 1st\, 3rd\, 5th Thursdays at the Phinney Center in Seattle \nPlease check the weekly update (on Facebook or email) to make sure it’s happening:  \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtimeseattle   \nEmail: oldtimeseattle@groups.io  \nPhinney Center\, 6532 Phinney Ave N\, Seattle – Upper ‘Blue’ Bldg.\, Room 5 on the 3rd Floor\, (Elevator accessible) \n\n\nWe play “Old-time” instrumental fiddle tunes from the Southern U.S.\, Midwest\, and other regions for the most part\, on traditional acoustic instruments like you would find at a square dance\, such as fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin.  No drums or amplified instruments.  We play by ear and don’t use sheet music. \n\n\nWe welcome musicians of any age or experience level interested in playing with us\, or learning more about this kind of music though this is not a slow or beginner jam \n\n\nWeekly tune history: Thu Jam Tune List 2023 – Google Sheets  \n\n\nPlease park in the free parking area adjacent to the ‘Blue’ building where we play\, or in the lower lot near the brick bldg. \n\n\nNo need to bring a chair. Wear warm clothes depending on the weather: the windows are often open during the jam and it can get chilly \n\n\nAttendance is free\, but occasional volunteering for Phinney events would be much appreciated \n\n\nNo alcohol during the jam.  There are plenty of opportunities for libations and food afterwards at nearby establishments! \n\n\nWe follow all Phinney Center rules and policies \n\n\nCovid: Room 5\, where we play\, has high ceilings\, large windows which we often open for air ventilation\, and a HEPA air filter. Masks are strongly advised and please be vaccinated\, boosted\, and symptom free when you come to the jam.   \n\n\n  \n  \nPlease see the weekly update beforehand: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtimeseattle \n\n\nUpper ‘Blue’ Building\, 2nd floor\, Room 5 (Street Level\, but up the stairs from the upper parking lot) \n\n\n\n\nWe play “Old-time” instrumental fiddle tunes from the Southern U.S. (and other regions) for the most part\, on traditional acoustic instruments like you would find at a square dance such as fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin.   \n\n\nWe welcome musicians of any age or experience level interested in playing with us or learning more about this kind of music.  \n\n\nIntroduction and Guidelines: https://sites.google.com/view/old-time-jam-introduction  \n\n\nTunes Played: Thu Jam Tune List 2023 – Google Sheets  \n\n\nThe center asks us to use the on-site free parking in the upper or lower lots adjacent to the Blue building\, were we play\, or adjacent to the lower brick building. \n\n\nNo need to bring a chair. Bring warm clothes. The windows are open during the jam and it can get chilly\, even on warm days. \n\n\nThere is no cost\, but our occasional volunteering for Phinney events would be much appreciated. \n\n\nNo Alcohol during the jam\, but there are plenty of opportunities for libations and food afterwards at nearby establishments! \n\n\nWe adhere to all Phinney Center Rules and Policies. \n\n\nUpdated 7/12/2023
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-3rd-thursday-afternoon-phinney-jam/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103
CATEGORIES:District 6,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20230811T232301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223822Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lake City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm\, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932\, or email sjnevins@gmail.com.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-lake-city-contra-dance/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Seattle Latvian Center\, 11710 3rd Avenue NE\, Seattle\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Nevins":MAILTO:sjnevins@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20230811T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Emerald City Contra Dance \nwith the Seattle Folklore Society present Contra dancing every Friday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center \n6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle (98103) \nin the Community Hall of the brick building\, near the lower parking lot \nBeginner’s workshop at 7:00 pm (or thereabouts). Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. \n  \nAdmission prices (cash or check only): \n\nSliding scale $10-$20.\nStudents $5 with a school ID.\nFree for people under the age of 16.\n\nAdmission limited to 100 people. This total includes paying & non-paying dancers\, musicians\, callers\, children\, and adults acting like children. (In short\, everyone.) \nFirst time contra dancers get a coupon for free admission to their next dance.\nCoupon redemption limited to first five coupons on any single night. \nFollow us on Facebook. Find items that you left behind on Facebook. \nPlease help the PNA achieve their sustainability goals. Consider carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or riding the bus to the dance. If you drive\, please park in the PNA parking lots. \nAll dances taught. No partner necessary.\nLight\, comfortable clothing recommended.\nPlease join us without perfumes\, colognes\, aftershave\, scented lotions\, etc. \n\nMore information for dancers.\nInformation for bands and callers.\nPast caller set lists.\nBands and callers: we’ll have an online booking form available soon. \nFor information not already posted here: 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-emerald-city-contra-dance/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald City Contra Dace":MAILTO:emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045534
CREATED:20260301T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182626Z
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SUMMARY:Slower than Dirt Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we kick off 2026 SLOWER THAN DIRT JAM! \nSaturday\, March 21st (1-3pm)\nAlgona-Pacific Library meeting room \n255 Ellingson Rd\nPacific\, WA 98047\nUnited States \nTunes in G: Barlow Knife\, Seneca Square Dance\, Shove that Pigs Foot\, Tombigbee waltz \nTunes in D: Angeline the baker\, Arkansas Traveler\, Soldier’s Joy\, Swannanoa Waltz \nMark your calendars – we are looking to host a slow-jam once a month (3rd Saturday) at rotating location\, using the tunes set out in the Slower Than Dirt tune book here: https://slowerthandirt.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SlowerThanDirt_Tunebook.pdf?d=20200225 \nAnd check out the great stuff on the Slower Than Dirt website generally! https://slowerthandirt.org/ \nCome join us – we are always looking for experienced players to join us in leading tunes for a slow jam. If interested please reach out!\nCome join us as we kick off 2026 Slower Than Dirt Slow Jam!
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/slower-than-dirt-old-time-jam/
LOCATION:Algona-Pacific Library\, 255 Ellingson Rd\, Pacific\, 98047
CATEGORIES:District 6,District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20260106T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223303Z
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SUMMARY:District 8 - Circle Jam at Puyallup Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Easy to find\, Easy to park – great little circle jam in a nice space.  All are welcome to join or listen
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-circle-jam-at-puyallup-senior-center-2/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Puyallup Senior Activity Center\, 210 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20260225T005023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T005023Z
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SUMMARY:March Sharon Care Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we play our regular 4th Wednesday of the month playdate at Sharon Care Center on Wednesday\, March 25th\, 2026 from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Sharon Care is located at 1509 Harrison Ave in Centralia. To find Sharon Care take I-5 to the Harrison Ave exit\, then head West past the Safeway. Go about a mile\, then take a left turn just after you pass the Dollar General Store\, on Fords Prairie Ave. Sharon Care will be on your right as you go down Fords Prairie Ave. Go all the way to the back of the facility where the main entrance is and park there. We will be playing in the skilled dining room which is just a short distance inside the main entrance. \nWe will be using the March playlist for the Sharon Care playdate. \nIf you have questions or need a copy of the playlist please give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/march-sharon-care-playdate/
LOCATION:Sharon Care Center\, 1509 Harrison Ave\, Centralia\, 98531
CATEGORIES:District 9,Playout
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20230811T232301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223822Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lake City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm\, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932\, or email sjnevins@gmail.com.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-lake-city-contra-dance/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Seattle Latvian Center\, 11710 3rd Avenue NE\, Seattle\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Nevins":MAILTO:sjnevins@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20251128T230028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223542Z
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SUMMARY:WOTFA District 16 4th Friday jam and (short) business meeting
DESCRIPTION:The title says it all! – well\, most. \nThis is a friendly\, non-threatening\, circle-jam\, and a lot of fun.  Acoustic instrument players of all ages and levels welcomed\, as are listeners and (if we are lucky) dancers.  Singing\, sheet music and ear-learners all appreciated.  Business meeting is short and non-contentious.  We serve coffee and have cocoa and tea available; snacks are up to the participants. \n2nd and 4th Friday jams continue through the year\,   with the exceptions of Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and  Thanksgiving.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/wotfa-d14-4th-friday-jam-and-short-business-meeting/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Sisco Heights Community Club\, 13527 99th Ave. NE\, Arlington\, 98223
CATEGORIES:District 16,Jam Session,Meeting,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel Lareau":MAILTO:noelula@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20230811T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emerald City Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Emerald City Contra Dance \nwith the Seattle Folklore Society present Contra dancing every Friday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center \n6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle (98103) \nin the Community Hall of the brick building\, near the lower parking lot \nBeginner’s workshop at 7:00 pm (or thereabouts). Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. \n  \nAdmission prices (cash or check only): \n\nSliding scale $10-$20.\nStudents $5 with a school ID.\nFree for people under the age of 16.\n\nAdmission limited to 100 people. This total includes paying & non-paying dancers\, musicians\, callers\, children\, and adults acting like children. (In short\, everyone.) \nFirst time contra dancers get a coupon for free admission to their next dance.\nCoupon redemption limited to first five coupons on any single night. \nFollow us on Facebook. Find items that you left behind on Facebook. \nPlease help the PNA achieve their sustainability goals. Consider carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or riding the bus to the dance. If you drive\, please park in the PNA parking lots. \nAll dances taught. No partner necessary.\nLight\, comfortable clothing recommended.\nPlease join us without perfumes\, colognes\, aftershave\, scented lotions\, etc. \n\nMore information for dancers.\nInformation for bands and callers.\nPast caller set lists.\nBands and callers: we’ll have an online booking form available soon. \nFor information not already posted here: 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/weekly-emerald-city-contra-dance/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald City Contra Dace":MAILTO:emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20251218T012546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T034103Z
UID:10004048-1774702800-1774713600@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 6 Jam
DESCRIPTION:We get together just to jam\, learn and socialize once a month.  It’s really a fun time to play music together.  If there is interest\, Bernie will teach a lesson on guitar or mandolin if you contact him ahead of time.   All are welcome.  Come anytime you like.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-6-jam-6/2026-03-28/
CATEGORIES:District 6,Jam Session,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Turner":MAILTO:bernus.turner@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045535
CREATED:20260106T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223303Z
UID:10003268-1774877400-1774884600@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 8 - Circle Jam at Puyallup Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Easy to find\, Easy to park – great little circle jam in a nice space.  All are welcome to join or listen
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-circle-jam-at-puyallup-senior-center-2/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Puyallup Senior Activity Center\, 210 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 8,Jam Session,Open Jams
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