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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:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
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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:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
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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:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T213000
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CREATED:20230811T232301Z
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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:20260302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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-2/2026-03-02/
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:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T230000
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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/2026-02-27/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T163000
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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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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: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:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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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:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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-5-3/2026-02-17/
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:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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-3/2026-02-15/
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:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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/2026-02-13/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260209T163749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163816Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T170000
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SUMMARY:February Colonial Stillwater Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 as we play our regular second Wednesday of the month playdate at Colonial Stillwater Estates on Wednesday\, February 11th\, 2026 from 4:00 pm-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.\nWe will be playing in the Residence Building\, which is the big white building with pillars. The music parlor is just inside the main entrance and to the left.  We will be using the February playlist for all play dates this month. \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/february-colonial-stillwater-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:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
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-2/2026-02-07/
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:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260110T045355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T045355Z
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SUMMARY:February Open Acoustic Jam & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join District 9 for our regular first Friday of the month open acoustic jam and meeting on Friday\, February 6th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Lewis County Historical Museum\, located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown Chehalis.  There is parking on both sides of the museum\, but we will be jamming just inside the main entrance\, so if you park on the back side of the museum it’s a little bit of a walk to get to the front 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 people could put a few dollars in their donation jar at the entrance they would be grateful. \nOur jam is friendly and open to the public and you do not have to be a member to attend. It’s not a slow jam but we encourage beginners to come and join in the fun.\nIf you have questions or need information please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/february-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260107T142810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T143139Z
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SUMMARY:North East Jam at Kingsgate Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open old-time jam at the Kingsgate Library in Kirkland! All instruments and experience levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned fiddler\, a clawhammer banjo player\, or just curious and want to listen. We’ll be playing traditional old-time tunes in a relaxed\, inclusive circle. Bring your instrument\, a tune or two\, and your love of old-time music. Listeners are welcome too!
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/north-east-jam-at-kingsgate-library/
LOCATION:Kingsgate Library Meeting Room\, 12315 NE 143rd Street\, Kirkland\, 98034\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 16,District 6,Jam Session,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Hagood":MAILTO:jt-hagood@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260110T045537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T045537Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Village Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we play a one-time-only playdate at Village Concepts of Chehalis (Woodland Village)\, on Friday\, January 30th from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. Woodland is located at 2100 SW Woodland Circle in Chehalis\, just behind Steck Medical Clinic. There is lots of parking in front of the main building and we will be playing in the big dining room just inside the main entrance.  We will be using the January playlist for this playdate.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/woodland-village-playdate/
LOCATION:Village Concepts Chehalis\, 2100 SW Woodland Circle\, 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:20260128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260110T045438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T045438Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon Care Center Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 for our 4th Friday of the month playdate on January 28th\, 2026 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm at Sharon Care Center\, located at 1509 Harrison Ave in Centralia. To find Sharon Care take I-5 to the Harrison Ave exit and head West on Harrison Ave past the Safeway. Go about a mile\, then take a left just past the Dollar General Store on Fords Prairie Ave. Sharon Care will be on your right. Go all the way to the back of the building and park\, the main entrance is there. We will be playing in the skilled dining room\, which is just a short distance inside.\nWe will be using the January playlist.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/sharon-care-center-playdate-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20260106T213832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T213832Z
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SUMMARY:District 9 January Open Acoustic Jam
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 (Lewis & Thurston Counties) for our First Friday of the mont Open Acoustic Jam & Meeting on Friday\, January 2nd from 11:00 am-1:09 pm at the Lewis County Historical Museum\, located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown Chehalis. We will be jamming just inside the main doors of the museum. There will be coffee and tea and some snacks but it won’t be a potluck. The museum does not charge us to us their facility but they do ask that if everyone could put a few dollars in their donation jar at the front desk they would be grateful. The jam is free and open to the public and you do not have to be a WOTFA member to come to the jam.\nIf you need more information please give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-january-open-acoustic-jam/
LOCATION:Lewis County Historical Museum\, 99 NW Front Way\, Chehalis\, 98532
CATEGORIES:District 9,Jam Session,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Easter":MAILTO:mrwillys@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20250103T214716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T214755Z
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SUMMARY:Walk the Trail with Judy and Hal
DESCRIPTION:Leaving from the Cowboy Church\, the last Saturday of the Month \n211 Front Ave NW\nCastle Rock\, WA \nQuestions\, call Hal and Judy Hagen 360-200-0545
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/walk-the-trail-with-judy-and-hal/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Cowboy Church\, 211 Front Ave NW\, Castle Rock\, WA\, 98611\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 10,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20250517T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T151118Z
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SUMMARY:District 6 Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The District 6 Christmas party is held the first Saturday of December every year at the Mason’s hall in DesMoines\, Wa.  We get together to jam\, eat\, and enjoy each other’s company.  During the jam\, we play mostly Christmas songs\, but any song you pick will be accepted.  There are people of every musical ability and age.  Some people come just to sing or to listen to the music.  All are welcome.  The District provides a ham for the potluck and you are welcome to bring food to share\, although that is not required.  Doors open at 11 am and we eat as soon as most people have arrived. (usually around noon)  Otherwise\, we spend our time until 4 pm doing lots of jamming.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-6-christmas-party-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251116T223943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T224159Z
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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-2/2025-11-16/
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:20251115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251109T223432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T223432Z
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music and Dance Party - Ohop Grange
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the District 8 Dance Band and The Ohop Grange \nAll dances taught on the spot\, by WOTFA’s own Amy Carrol
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/old-time-music-and-dance-party-ohop-grange/
LOCATION:Ohop Grange\, 41608 Mountain Highway East\, Eatonville\, 98328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra Dance,District 8,Family Dance,Featured,Square Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251115T190034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T225111Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Meeting and Jam - district 5
DESCRIPTION:11am start with an hour of “No music stands allowed” jamming. A short break at noon\, then a short meeting. After the meeting we jam until 3pm. A table will be set up for a finger-food potluck.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/3rd-saturday-meeting-and-jam-district-5-2/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Kitsap Square Dance Club\, 6800 W Belfair Valley Rd\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98312
CATEGORIES:District 5,Jam Session,Meeting,Open Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent McCabe":MAILTO:dkmccabe0723@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251015T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165603Z
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SUMMARY:November Colonial Stillwater Estates Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 for our regular 2nd Wednesday of the month Playdate on Wednesday\, November 12th\, 2025 from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at Colonial Stillwater Estates\, located at 2700 Colonial Ave in Centralia.  To find Colonial take I-5 to the Mellon St exit\, go across the Chehalis River and past Providence Centralia Hospital\, then continue on Cooks Hill Rd about 3/4 mile past the Hospital and turn LEFT on Scammon Creek Rd\, the take a RIGHT on Colonial Ave and go through the gates.  We will be playing in the Residence Building which is the big white building on the left with pillars.  The music parlor is just inside the main entrance and on the left.  We will be using the November Playlist for all playdates this month. \nDon’t Forget-you must be a current WOTFA member to perform at a playdate.  Membership is only $25 at wotfa.org and joining after October includes you 2026 membership. \nIf you need more information or a copy of the November Playlist please give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/november-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:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251020T022830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T022830Z
UID:10003180-1762596000-1762603200@wotfa.org
SUMMARY:WOTFA Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If interested in attending\, email Tyler Hagood for a meeting link
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/wotfa-fall-board-meeting/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094323
CREATED:20251015T165556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165556Z
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SUMMARY:District 9 NOVEMBER Jam & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District (Lewis & Thurston Counties) for our regular 1st Friday of the month Open Acoustic Jam & Meeting on Friday\, November 7th\, 2025 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 front doors.  There will be coffee and tea and some pastries but it won’t be a potluck.  The museum doesn’t charge us to use the facilities but does ask that if everyone could leave a few dollars in their donation jar at the main desk they would be grateful.  Grab your instrument or just you enthusiasm and come hear some great old time music in a family friendly atmosphere.  This is a beginner friendly jam. \nFor more information give me (Christie) a call or text at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-november-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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