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SUMMARY:Oly Old Time Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 16th Oly Old Time Festival! \nFebruary 12-15\, 2026\nAbout the Festival\n\nThe Olympia Old Time Festival (Olympia\, WA) is an annual music event dedicated to teaching\, learning\, and participating in the tradition of old-time music. Artists from around the US and Canada come to play concerts\, jam\, call dances\, and teach workshops in this beloved event well-known in the national Old Time Music scene. The festival began in 2008 as a grassroots passion project and in 2016 became a program of Arbutus Folk School. \nWe open with a jam at a downtown restaurant/brewery on Thursday night\, run concurrent workshops during the day and concerts/dances at night on Friday and Saturday\, and end on Sunday afternoon. Events for this festival unfold at multiple locations: Arbutus Folk School downtown\, and the South Bay Grange. \nWe offer amazing concerts and performances\, entertaining and exciting old time traditional dances\, and hands-on workshops that cover a wide variety of musical instruments\, singing styles\, traditional crafts\, and dances. Old-Time music is highly participatory\, with most fans participating in dances to the music and usually are musicians themselves. \n​The opportunity to learn from\, jam with\, and dance to music from well-known national artists is a key feature of the festival. Free daytime workshops cover topics like clawhammer banjo\, fiddle tunes in two keys\, hambone (body percussion)\, make a crankie\, two-step and waltz Cajun dancing\, and clogging\, all led by festival artists in addition to their nighttime performances and all-weekend jams. \n2026 Festival Schedule!\n(scroll to bottom for workshop schedule!)\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 2/12\n​Kick Off Jam (Free)\n​6pm-9pm                        Ilk Lodge Brewery (Downtown Olympia)\n9pm until it ends          Mossy Bottom Records (Downtown Olympia)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 2/13\n\n\n​​Saturday 2/14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaytime Workshops (Free)\n1 1/2 hour long workshops\, scroll down for workshop details​Daytime Workshop Locations\n 12pm-4:30pm              Arbutus Folk School\n12pm-4:30pm              South Bay Grange \n\n​Friday Evening Events\n​(get tickets here!)\n​\nLounge Acts                  South Bay Grange\n5pm-6pm                     \nDear Crow6pm-7pm                     \nMississippi Hotdogs\n                            \nMain Concert               South Bay Grange\n7pm-10pm                 \nSquirrel Butter\nGolden Shoals\nAlum Ridge Boys and Ashlee\n​​\nSquare Dance             South Bay Grange\n10pm-12pm  \nThe Tallboys Reunion! \n​Caller: Connor Maguire    \n​\n​\n​\nJamming throughout and late\, late at Grange         \n\n\n\nDaytime Workshops (Free) \n1 1/2 hour long workshops\, scroll down for workshop detailsDaytime Workshop Locations\n 12pm-4:30pm              Arbutus Folk School\n12pm-4:30pm              South Bay Grange\n​ \n\nSaturday Evening Events\n(get tickets here!\n​\nLounge Acts                South Bay Grange\n5pm-6pm                     \nThe Tallboys Stringband6pm-7pm                     \nTradwife Stringband\n​​\nSquare Dance            South Bay Grange\n7pm-9pm  \nAlum Ridge Boys and Ashlee \n​Caller: Charmaine Slaven     \nHonky Tonk Dance\n9pm-11pm                  South Bay Grange\nMississippi Hotdogs \nLine Dancing\nSouth Bay Grange\n11pm – until it ends!  \n​\nJamming throughout and late\, late at Grange \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 2/15 \nCrankie Show (Free)\n1pm-3pm                    South Bay GrangeWhat is a Crankie? \nA crankie is a centuries-old art form and story telling tradition that brings together music\, lyrics\, and art. It consists of a box with two scrolls of paper or some other material that is “cranked” to reveal images that are set to music and lyrics. If you have never seen a crankie show you are in for a treat!​Our crankie show will feature performances by Sue Truman and the Crankie Factory (with W.B. Reid and Jerry Gallaher)\, Zoe Leger\, and the Oly Old Time Festival crankie (made during Friday’s crankie-making workshop). \n​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Workshop Schedule!\nWorkshop Locations: \nClick HERE for directions to workshop venuesWorkshops run from 1.5 – 2.5 hours (note the times for each workshop)\nNote the location: South Bay Grange or Arbutus Folk School\nYellow indicates especially family or kid friendly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Workshops\n\n\nSaturday Workshops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm – 1:30pm\nOld Time Fiddle (all levels)\nSouth Bay Grange Hall\nCharlie Beck\nPlay some fun and accessible old time fiddle tunes.  Charlie will teach the particulars and then you’ll take ’em for a spin together.  Questions and participation will be welcome.12pm – 2:30pm (note this is a 2.5 hour workshop)\nCommunity Crankie Making (all levels) \nSouth Bay Grange Lounge\nEmily Teachout and Shanty Slater\nIllustrate a tune or ballad on a scroll of paper\, then perform it by illuminating it from behind and rolling it by in time to the music.  Emily and Shanty will demonstrate a crankie they’ve already made and then the class will make one together.  Bring yourself and your creativity.  All supplies provided.  There may be an opportunity to perform the crankie later in the week!12pm – 1:30pm\nOld Time Mandolin (Intermediate)\nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nAndrew Small\nTune up the old 8-string and explore all things mandolin! Spend time covering useful shapes\, chord voicings\, and other repeating patterns that will expand your facility on the instrument and can add variety and color to your playing. We’ll consult recordings of mandolin masters who demonstrate a variety of approaches to using the instrument in a traditional context. Along the way\, we’ll hammer home the three T’s – Tone\, Taste\, and Timing (although not necessarily in that order). If you love the mandolin\, this is the class for you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30pm – 3:00pm\nCajun Accordion (all levels)\nSouth Bay Grange Hall\nPaul Denison\nCome learn the basics of playing cajun ornamentation on the one row button accordion. All experience levels are welcome! Paul will have accordions in C and D.  \n1:30pm – 3:00pm\nUpright Bass (intermediate)\nTraditional Bass Playing\nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nRina Rossi\nBass players don’t usually play tons of notes per measure in an old-time setting\, so it’s how you play each note that counts. We’ll dig into how to be a bumping bass player. We’ll start with some basics like technique\, tone\, attack and length of sustain\, and go over chords/bass notes in the keys of G\, D\, A\, and C. We’ll then move on to pushing and pulling the beat\, note choices\, strategies for playing by ear in jams\, basic theory/chord patterns that you see in traditional music\, and getting comfortable backing up tunes at medium speeds.\n\n\n\n\n\n​2:30pm – 4:00pm\nFiddle Luthier\nSouth Bay Grange Lounge\nAnna Sandys\nDoes your fiddle need some care and feeding?  Come visit with Anna Sandys a luthier from Portland\, Oregon.  Anna draws from her expertise as a violin maker and fiddle refurbisher to help you troubleshoot issues\, and learn to maintain your instrument in peak condition.\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:30pm\nHoofin’ it! Flatfoot Dance (all levels)\nSouth Bay Grange Hall\nCharmaine Slaven\nLearn to accompany old-time music with rhythms you create with your feet. We’ll cover introductory steps\, and then explore interesting rhythms that intermediate dancers can add to their repertoire.​3:00pm – 4:30pm\nFiddle (Intermediate)\n​Intuitive Bowing \nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nJoe Fulton\nJoe\, fiddler in the Mississippi Hotdogs\, and formerly of the Tallboys\, will lead a workshop on intuitive bowing.  Joe’s known for his driving and danceable tunes so his insights are bound to enhance your playing.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm – 1:30pm\nHarmony Singing with Andrew Small and Ashlee Watkins\nSouth Bay Grange Hall (all levels)\nAndrew Small and Ashlee Watkins \nDelve into the nitty gritty details of harmony singing through the traditional song repertoire of SW Virginia. Ideas covered will include shaping a harmony line\, stacking different parts\, and settling on the right key. Discuss stylistic choices involved in designing a harmony line as well as how to achieve a good vocal blend through phrasing\, pronunciation\, tone\, and intonation. Bring your voice and all of your questions about harmony singing. Recording devices are welcome and encouraged!12pm – 1:30pm \nCrankie Factory (all levels)\nSouth Bay Grange Lounge\nSue Truman\nCrankies are a 19th century stortelling art form involving a long scroll that is loaded into a viewing box and usually set to live music.  In this workshop\, you can make a matchbox crankie with The Crankie Factory!  Take home an adorable crankie along with a folkart bottle cap pie\, miniature rolling pin and tiny felted pumpkin!  You will have your own analog entertainment center!  You can color an illustrated scroll or create one of your own design.  All materials provided.12pm – 1:30pm\nFiddle C-Tunes (Intermediate)\nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nAmy Alvey\nOld time fiddlers are often intimidated by the key of C\, but they can be tons of fun! Let’s learn a couple of C tunes to expand our repertoire and demystify common phrases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30pm – 3:00pm\nAll Ages Jam (all levels family friendly)\nSouth Bay Grange Hall\nSam\, Charlie and Greta\nSam\, Charlie and Greta\, of Portland’s Triple File\, will lead a kid-oriented jam with familiar tunes.  All acoustic instruments welcome.  All interested youngsters are welcome to participate.  It’s helpful if there is some willingness to try picking up tunes by ear.  The focus will be on familiar\, accesible tunes.\n\n1:30pm – 3:00pm\nRagtime Jam (all instruments all levels)\nSouth Bay Grange Lounge\nAnna Sandys\nPlay county rags along with friends.  We’ll explore the keys of C\,F and Bb! All instruments welcome!​​ \n1:30pm – 3:00pm\nGuitar (intermediate)\nThe Groove is in your Hands!\nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nMark Killanski\nGuitar is the glue of a string band’s collective rhythm. We’ll explore many elements of this broad style\, including timing\, tone\, chord choices\, bass runs\, jam etiquette\, practice techniques\, and more. We’ll listen to a wide array of approaches to guitar across the Old Time genre and discuss this world of possibilities\, as well the history and development of the music.\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:30pm\nAll Ages Dance (family friendly)\nSouth Bay Grange Hall\nCaroline Oakley calling\nCaroline will teach all the necessary moves in a fun and gentle way to include all levels and ages.  Live music from the Shnoll Family Band plus Greta! The Schnoll Family Band features brothers Sam and Charlie\, along with their parents Kate and Steph and they’re joined by their pal Greta.   You can bet on this dance being a blast.  This is a square dance that is especially geared towards inclusion of youngsters.​ \n​3:00pm – 4:30pm\nClawhammer Banjo (intermediate)\nBacking Up the Singer on Clawhammer\nSouth Bay Grange Lounge\nCharlie Beck\nBanjos are a joy to play and sing with.  This workshop will use some great\, old time-y songs to peek at the banjo’s many plucky possibilities. With an emphasis on creating solid grooves\, you’ll delve into the interplay between the banjoist and the singer and other instrumentalists. Learn specific clawhammer techniques like the bumditty\, along with drop-thumbing\, and explore ideas for playing up the neck. Also chords will be shown\, scales will be revealed\, soloing will be explained\, songs will be sung and banjo jokes will be shared.​3:00pm – 4:30pm\nIntro to Mandolin (beginner)\nArbutus Folk School Front Room\nJack Dwyer\nWhether you are new to music entirely or just new to the mandolin\, this is the place to get you on your way. The mandolin can be either a lead or chord instrument so we’ll focus on a little of both.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/oly-old-time-festival-2/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Festival,Open Jams,Show,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T220000
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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/2026-02-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T213000
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CREATED:20230811T233140Z
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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/2026-02-13/
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:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T170000
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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-3/2026-02-15/
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:20260216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
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-2/2026-02-16/
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:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T160000
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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-5-3/2026-02-17/
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:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T190000
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SUMMARY:Lewis County Historical Museum Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 as we play for the Lewis County Historical Museum’s annual dinner meeting on Tuesday\, February 17th\, 2026 at 6:00pm. The museum is located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown Chehalis. This is a fun and informal play date and dinner is included for everyone from our group.\nIf you have questions or need more information please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185.\nWe’ll be using the February playlist for this playdate.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/lewis-county-historical-museum-playdate/
LOCATION:Lewis County Historical Museum\, 99 NW Front Way\, Chehalis\, 98532
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:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:Wintergrass 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wintergrass is an indoor\, four-day\, family-friendly bluegrass\, Americana\, roots\, world\, and acoustic music festival held in Bellevue\, WA at the end of February. The festival features concerts and dances on four different stages\, music education programs for kids and adults\, workshops\, impromptu jams\, and a chance to reconnect with and make new friends. It’s an arm-wide open event. If you love music\, we love you. Period. \n\n\nAcoustic sound Mission statement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nOur Mission Statement \n  \nTo create a community of joy\, wonder\, and belonging through celebration and innovation within bluegrass and other global roots music expressions. Our annual family-friendly festival and music education programs are built on the shoulders of living traditions and are propelled by a vital response to culture. \nOur Vision: \nAcoustic Sound strives to cultivate touchstone events inspiring innovation\, the embrace of both change and tradition\, and our community’s lifetime commitment to music. \n  \nValues: \nIntegrity\nWe are ethically and socially responsible in all relationships\, internal and external. \nBeauty\nWe create soul-inspiring\, exquisite\, music-based events and programs appealing to the best instincts of humanity. \nFiscal Responsibility\nWe conduct all business ethically and lawfully. We strive to fairly compensate staff and artists. We manage our budget to support a financially sustainable festival and organization. \nQuality\nWe engage in a quest for quality in all our practices\, learning from every experience\, engaging a wide range of people and cultures\, and utilizing the best materials and tools possible. \nAbundance\nWe approach our efforts with joy\, and a spirit of generosity and inclusiveness. \nFun/Creativity\nWe innovate\, surprise\, delight and challenge audiences and artists alike to stretch and discover with humor and grace. Mostly we love to play\, in every sense of the word. \nEducation\nAs a learning organization\, we approach teaching and learning for all ages with open-mindedness and curiosity. We encourage and elevate the teaching skills of our artists\, education of our audiences\, and growth of our Staff and Board. \nCommunity\nWe commit to fostering and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and invitation to belongingness through the experience of live music. We enthusiastically value teaching a common musical language as an essential gateway to belongingness.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/wintergrass-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside\, 900 Bellevue Way NE\, Bellevue\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 10,District 15,District 16,District 4,District 5,District 6,District 8,District 9,Featured,Festival,Jam Session,Open Jams,Show,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acoustic Sound Inc.":MAILTO:boardpres@wintergrass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T160000
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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/2026-02-19/
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:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20230811T232301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223822Z
UID:10003786-1771527600-1771536600@wotfa.org
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/2026-02-19/
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:20260225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260213T030642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030642Z
UID:10004055-1772033400-1772037000@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:February Sharon Care Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we play our regular 4th Wednesday of the month playdate on Wednesday \, February 25th at 3:30 pm at Sharon Care Center\, located at 1509 Harrison Ave in Centralia.  To find Sharon Care\, take I-5 to the Harrison Ave Exit\, then head West (towards the Safeway)\, go just over a mile on Harrison\, then take a left on Fords Prairie Ave (just past the Dollar General store). You will see Sharon Care on your right\, the main entrance is in the very back of the building. We will be playing in the Skilled Dining Room which is just a short distance inside the main doors. \nGive me (Christie) a call or text if you need more information at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/february-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:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20251128T230028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223542Z
UID:10003369-1772204400-1772233200@wotfa.org
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/2026-02-27/
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:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20251218T012546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T034103Z
UID:10004047-1772283600-1772294400@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-6/2026-02-28/
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:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260213T030651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182823Z
UID:10004056-1772794800-1772802000@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260213T030701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030701Z
UID:10004057-1772794800-1772802000@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20251218T012620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223918Z
UID:10003188-1772881200-1772899200@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260213T030711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030711Z
UID:10004058-1773244800-1773248400@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260213T030723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183119Z
UID:10004059-1773684000-1773687600@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045602
CREATED:20260301T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182626Z
UID:10004066-1774098000-1774105200@wotfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260225T005023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T005023Z
UID:10004064-1774452600-1774456200@wotfa.org
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:20260403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260323T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T154759Z
UID:10004067-1775214000-1775257200@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:April Open Acoustic Jam & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 for our April Open Acoustic Jam & Meeting on Friday\, April 3rd\, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Lewis County Historical Museum\, located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown Chehalis. There is lots of parking by the front doors and more parking on the backside of the museum.  We will be jamming just inside the front doors.  There 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 people could leave a few dollars in their donation can at the front desk they would be grateful.\nIf you have questions or need more information please give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/april-open-acoustic-jam-meeting/
LOCATION:Lewis County Historical Museum\, 99 NW Front Way\, Chehalis\, 98532
CATEGORIES:District 9,Jam Session,Meeting,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260407T020525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020525Z
UID:10004070-1775664000-1775667600@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 9 April Colonial Stillwater Estates Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we play our regular 2nd Wednesday of every month playdate at Colonial Stillwater Estates on Wednesday \, April 8th\, 2026 from 4:00pm-5:00pm.  Colonial is 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 the front. We will be playing in the music parlor which is just inside the main doors and to the left. \nWe will be using the April playlist for this playdate. If you have questions or need a copy of the playlist please give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-781-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-april-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260407T020215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020215Z
UID:10004075-1775901600-1775916000@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 15 Sequim Jam
DESCRIPTION:District 15 hosted jam. \nOpen to the public old time fiddle jam. \nFirst hour 10 t0 11 is a slow jam. \nSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, \n525 N. 5th\, Sequim
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-15-sequim-jam/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260325T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203110Z
UID:10004068-1776556800-1776729599@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest
DESCRIPTION:A two-day regional fiddle contest. We have all age divisions and welcome all skill levels. This is our second year adding a junior and adult picking division with top 5 prizes. We are a NOTFC Inc. certified regional contest. For more details\, visit our website: www.northwestregionals.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/northwest-regional-fiddle-contest/
LOCATION:Trent Elementary Auditorium\, 3303 N Pines Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206
CATEGORIES:Contest,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest":MAILTO:nwrfiddlecontest@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260407T020427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020427Z
UID:10004071-1776871800-1776875400@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 9 April Sharon Care Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone:   Please join us as we play our regular 4th Wednesday of every month playdate at Sharon Care Center on Wednesday\, April 22nd\, 2026 from 3:30pm-4:30pm.  Sharon Care is located at 1509 Harrison Ave in Centralia. To find Sharon Care take the Harrison Avenue exit off I-5\, then head west. Go around a mile\, and take a left turn just after the Dollar General store. This is Fords Prairie Rd. Go all the way to the back of the facility\, this is where the main entrance is. After you go in the main doors\, take a left and then a right\, follow the hallway and the Skilled Dining Room will be on your right.\nWe will be using the April playlist for this gig.\nIf you. Red more information or a copy of the April playlist please give me (Christie) a call or text at 369-791-5185.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-april-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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260407T020350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020350Z
UID:10004074-1777114800-1777129200@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 15 Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Fiddle jam. \nTri Area Community Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10 West Valley Rd.\, Chimacum
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-15-jam/
CATEGORIES:District 15
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260213T030738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201316Z
UID:10004060-1777726800-1777737600@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:District 6 - Bonus Spring Jams
DESCRIPTION:We’ve added 2 bonus jams for 2026 because we still find we want to jam in May and June before we take a break in the summer.  During these bonus jams\, we get together just to play music\, learn and socialize.  It’s really a fun time to jam together.  If there is interest\, Bernie will teach a lesson on guitar or mandolin if you contact him ahead of time.   Sometimes we have a short meeting.  All are welcome.  Come anytime you like.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/bonus-spring-jams/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Des Moines Masonic Lodge\, 2208 S 223rd St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260407T020503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020503Z
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SUMMARY:Fiddlers on the Peak
DESCRIPTION:Old time fiddling and picking contest
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/fiddlers-on-the-peak-5/
LOCATION:The Addy Grange\, 1376 Main St\, Addy\, WA\, 99101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest
ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Mooney":MAILTO:fiddlersonthepeak@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260225T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T010753Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Denice Carter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Denice CarterJanuary 5\, 1962 – January 6\, 2026 \nDenice was a beloved community leader\, musician\, and teacher whose passion for music and fellowship touched many. She served as Chair of District 10\, where she fostered connection and growth across the region. Denice was also well known for organizing and running the annual fiddle contest at the State Fair\, bringing joy to performers and audiences alike. \nFriends\, family\, and all who knew Denice are welcome to gather in her honor for an afternoon of remembrance\, music\, and community. \nCelebration Potluck & Jam Session\nSunday\, May 24\, 20261:00 PM \nLocation:14000 NE 49th StreetVancouver\, WA 98682 \nThis celebration will include a potluck meal — please bring a dish to share if you’re able. In keeping with Denice’s love of music\, we’ll also host an informal jam session. Musicians are encouraged to bring instruments and contribute to a joyful tribute. \nLet’s come together to honor Denice’s life\, her leadership\, and the many ways she enriched our community.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/celebration-of-life-for-denice-carter/
LOCATION:14000 NE 49th Street\, 14000 NE 49th Street\, Vancouver\, 98682\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 10,District 7,District 9,Featured,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:20260905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045603
CREATED:20260417T210338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T210338Z
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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 (the organizer of this event) 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.  Any questions\, email Jenny Swanson at timbuktoe@yahoo.com
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-6-meeting-jam-3/2026-09-05/
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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