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SUMMARY:Fiddle Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open!  https://wotfa.org/fiddle-camp-2025-registration/\nEach year since the 80s the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association hosts a week long fiddle camp and workshop at our Annual Convention.  This is a members only event\, which features some of the most renowned instructors from around the Pacific Northwest.  In the past\, we’ve had an average of around 320 students participating in classes.  Campers also enjoy the opportunity to participate in jam sessions and social dances that can last ’til the wee hours of the morning.  Activities include mini-workshops\, social events\, dances\, contests\, and evening shows.  Students range in age from 5-95.  There is something for everyone! \nPlease use the form below to register. You can find descriptions of the classes at fiddlecamp.wotfa.org. \nT-Shirts and Fiddle Camp Swag can be found at our Bonfire Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wotfa/\nand our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WOTFA/shop
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/fiddle-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Chelan County Expo Center\, 5700 Wescott Dr\, Cashmere\, WA\, 98815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campout,Contest,District 10,District 11,District 12,District 15,District 16,District 17,District 2,District 3,District 4,District 5,District 6,District 7,District 8,District 9,Family Dance,Featured,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T133000
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SUMMARY:District 8 jam
DESCRIPTION:At the Puyallup Senior Activity Center 210 W Pioneer Ave STE 103\, Puyallup\, WA 98371> NOTE: closed on federal holidays.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-8-jam/2025-07-28/
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:20250729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T160000
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SUMMARY:District 5 Tuesday Jams (2nd\, 4th\, and 5th Tuesdays at the Subway Sandwich Shop)
DESCRIPTION:District 5 Tuesday Jams: \n1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Silverdale Mall. \n2nd\, 4th\, and 5th Tuesdays will be at the Subway Sandwich Shop\, 2238 NW Bucklin Hill Rd Suite 102\, Silverdale\, WA 98383. \nAll jams run 1-4pm.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-5-tuesday-jams-2nd-4th-and-5th-tuesdays-at-the-subway-sandwich-shop-3/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Subway\, 2238 NW Bucklin Hill Rd Suite 102\, Silverdale\, WA\, 98383\, United States
CATEGORIES:District 5,Jam Session,Open Jams
ORGANIZER;CN="Kent McCabe":MAILTO:dkmccabe0723@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110406
CREATED:20240927T144550Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly 5th 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-5th-thursday-afternoon-phinney-jam/2025-07-31/
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:20250731T190000
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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/2025-07-31/
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:20250801T100000
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SUMMARY:DISTRICT 9 MEETING AND JAM
DESCRIPTION:Please join WOTFA District 9 (Lewis & Thurston Counties) for our regular 1st Friday open acoustic jam and meeting on Friday\, October 4th from 10am-Noon at Faith Baptist Church in Chehalis. The Church is located at 436 Coal Creek Rd.  To find the church take I-5 to exit 79\, then head EAST off the exit.  Take a LEFT onto N. National Ave\, then a quick RIGHT onto Coal Creek Rd and go 1.1 miles.  The Church will be on your RIGHT.  We will be in the kitchen building (right next to the giant 5th wheel trailer) until renovations on the main building are finished.  There will be coffee and tea and some snacks but it won’t be a potluck. \nFor questions or if you need information just call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/district-9-meeting-and-jam/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Faith Baptist Church\, 436 Coal Creek Rd\, 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:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T160000
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SUMMARY:Columbia City Weekly Friday Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Jam\nFridays\, 2-4pm\nColumbia City\nColumbia City Jam – Fridays in Columbia City\, in an alcove across the street from Lottie’s Lounge\, at 4900 Rainier Ave S\, 2-4pm\, organized by Tony Mates.
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/columbia-city-weekly-friday-jam-2/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Lottie’s Lounge\, 4900 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, 98118
CATEGORIES:District 6,Jam Session,Open Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T213000
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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/2025-08-01/
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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SUMMARY:Washington State Fiddle Championships
DESCRIPTION:State fiddle contest\,\nFiddle contest\, Clark County Fair\, Aug 2-3\,District 10
URL:https://wotfa.org/event/washington-state-fiddle-championships-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Fair\, 17402 NE Delfel Road\, Ridgefield\, 98642
CATEGORIES:Contest
ORGANIZER;CN="Denice Carter":MAILTO:fidlmom1@gmail.com
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