🎻 District 4 Fiddlers – June/July Newsletter

“Oh, what a beautiful day!” – Fred

Hi Fiddlers!

Thank you for all you do – especially to Katie for her newsletter wizardry! Here’s our jam-packed June/July edition, with warm community moments, event highlights, gratitude galore, and even dessert.

(Yes – the June calendar is attached. And yes – June and July are combined this time!)

🌟 Important News Flash: Treasurer Transition

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Sarah Buntin for her many years of dedicated service as our District 4 Treasurer, alongside her husband Frank. Sarah stepped down on Friday, May 23, and Fred now holds the treasurer materials.

We’re looking for a new Treasurer!

It’s not a complicated role – just one that needs a willing and kind soul to help us steer the ship.
Please reach out to Fred if you or someone you know is interested!

We’ll be holding a brief meeting on June 13 to vote in our new Treasurer and record the minutes needed for the Banner Bank in Mount Vernon.

📞 Reach Sarah:

  • Cell: 360-320-1696

  • Landline: 360-679-6595

🎶 Jam Highlights & Gratitude Galore

🎉 Country Meadows – Joy for 25 Listeners!

A lively crew brought smiles and rhythm:
Gayle, Dennis, Chrystal, Greg, Forrest, Gary, Vern, Jim, Mici, Danny, and Rich – bravo!

🌟 Mtn. Glen, Thursday

Gayle’s home turf! The crowd of 35 was all applause as tunes flowed from:
Gayle, Forrest, Vern, Rich, Dwight, Greg, and Banjo Jim.

🎂 Friday at the Mount Vernon Senior Center

We turned Friday’s quiet into joyful noise with a great group of ~15 musicians and 25+ listeners!

🎵 Players: Barry, Hilary, Forrest, Greg, Vern, Rich, Steve, Mici, Jim, Gary, Denise – and more!
🎉 Celebrated Floyd’s 90th birthday (with wife Mici and son Aaron)
🍓 Elisabeth brought guests Idar and Elaine from La Conner
🥧 Martin, Barbara & granddaughter Abby brought goodies (and rhubarb!)
🙌 Big thanks to Nancy for coffee, goodies, and her faithful support.
💖 Denise gave Lynn a ride home – thank you!
👏 Applause for our front row: Gerry, Marsha, Lynn

🪕 South Whidbey Senior Center, Thursday

A spirited set was cheered on by Kathy, Judi, Nancy, and a guest from Bremerton.
Performers: Gayle, Vern, Gary, Dwight, Greg, Steve, Rich, Forrest, and Kenny from Anacortes (who treated us to “Man of Constant Sorrow” 🎶)

🏨 La Conner Inn, Friday

A crowd of 45 enjoyed music by:
Mike & Lee (Inn residents), Rich, Dennis, Dwight, Gary, Forrest, Greg
🍓 And yes – we’re planning a Strawberry Shortcake Social…

🍓 Save the Date! Strawberry Shortcake Social

Sunday, June 29 – Play at 4:00 PM
📍 Zion Lutheran Church
7215 Valley View Rd., Ferndale, WA
Directions:

  • I-5 North → Exit 266 toward WA-548 N / Grandview Rd

  • Left on Grandview Rd (3 mi), Right on Valley View Rd (0.8 mi)

💻 Fiddler Resources & Music Shares

🎧 From Margaret (harmonica player at M/V Sr. Ctr.):
Check out this blazing fiddle tune: TheSession.org Tune #7227 – scroll down for the video!
Thanks, Margaret!

🎼 Gayle also shared new tunes – Fred will have copies at the next Jam.

🎶 More Jam Moments

🎉 M/V Sr. Ctr.
13 musicians & 25 audience members!
Gary, Barry, Greg, Jim, Mici, Ben, Rich, Danny, Steve (banjo), Ronnie, Rohxanne, Forrest, and David from Bellingham
👏 Thanks to Abby & Carl (chair stackers!), all goodie bringers, and our supportive audience.

🙏 Special love to those we missed – you’re always in our hearts!

🍽️ South Whidbey Sr. Center Dinner + Music

Roast pork, mashed potatoes, veggies, and spiced apple slices!
Musicians: Dwight, Steve, Gayle, Bill, Forrest, Greg, Rich, Bob, Denise, and Gary
💐 Wishing a speedy recovery to all on the mend, including:

  • Jay (our photographer)

  • Sara Jane (Danny’s sister)

  • Duane (Diana’s husband)

  • Mici (recouping with Jim’s help)

🎵 Spring Creek Report from Dwight

“30 extremely appreciative audience members. Many favorable comments.”
Players: Dwight, David, Barry, Graham, Gayle, Rich, Greg

🎻 Fiddler Friends in Idaho!

From Vicki & Brad’s friends, Chet (banjo) & Christie (harmonica):

“Thanks Fred for the continued updates. Our Bluegrass festival in Orofino, ID is coming up – May 30–June 1. 10th Annual ‘Pickin’ on the Clearwater’! lewisclarkbluegrass.com”
Thanks, Chet and Christie – happy pickin’!

🎤 Final Note from Fred

Let’s keep the spirit alive – have fun, take care of business, and always eat dessert first 🍰
If D4 is to grow and thrive, we’ll need folks willing to serve as Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Let’s find leaders who can help keep this beautiful music going strong.

Keep fiddlin’, keep smiling, and we’ll see you at the next jam!

🎻 With gratitude,
Fred

 

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