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Evergreen Fiddler – June / July 2022

Only a few more weeks to Fiddle Camp 2022!

06/01/2022 – Author: Corrine Agnew

Here we are, only a few weeks until its FIDDLE CAMP WEEK!  Registration is 2/3 full and most classes still have room.  You should be getting your class confirmations by the middle of June.  If you don’t see one by the 15^th, please contact me at wotfaworkshop@gmail.com.

We have had a class change and an instructor change. Please see the updated snapshot of the classes below.

A HUGE Thank you to all of you that have donated to our scholarship fund.  It was basically empty at the end of camp 2019 and now we have the funds to help several that need it.

FOOD will be available for ALL meals starting Sunday evening through lunch on Friday.  Please let them know NOW if you plan to utilize their services so they can be sure to bring enough as they are not local to Moses Lake.  Contact Glorea at Glorea.walker@gmail.com or her phone number is 509-215-0181.

For those camping at the school, showers are NOT available at the athletic gym next door.  Access to the showers at the fairgrounds are available to us.  As mentioned before, space for trailers and RVs is very limited at the school this year.  Depending on sizes, we will likely not be able to have more than 24 rigs at the school.  Please make sure to stop at the camper registration area for guidance on how & where to park.  Please do NOT arrive prior to noon on Saturday the 9^th.

Mini Workshops, if you are interested in teaching a mini workshop, please email me at wotfaworkshop@gmail.com.  Classes will be posted as they come in and are verified on our website at https://fiddlecamp.wotfa.org/mini-workshops/

Don’t forget to purchase your camp gear now so it has time to get to you.  There will NOT be camp merchandise available at camp.  https://www.bonfire.com/wotfa-fiddle-camp-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3cR3zD8AUO8uvGWgG5v8bUkcpGNZ5TxgiHRheZw5mKHRnX8aekjExtTJc

I look forward to seeing you all very soon, it has been way too long!

Corrine Agnew & Tyler Hagood
wotfaworkshop@gmail.com
253-720-7703 (Corrine Cell)

Tune of the Month: The Rakes of Mallow

06/01/2022 – Author: Josh Larios and Kitty Steetle

Like many classic American folk tunes, The Rakes of Mallow is strongly linked to Ireland. The town of Mallow is located near Cork, Ireland, and was the home of a spa resort between 1730 and 1810. Apparently when the young folk were not bathing or drinking the waters, they did other activities discussed in the first verse of The Rakes of Mallow published around 1740:[1]

Beau-ing, belle-ing, dancing, drinking.
Breaking windows, cursing, sinking.
Ever raking, never thinking,
Live the Rakes of Mallow.

Spending faster than it comes.
Beating waiters, bailis, duns,
Bachus’ true begotten sons,
Lives the Rakes of Mallow.

The Rakes of Mallow can be heard in Old Time Jams, Contradances, Irish and Scottish Sessions, and at University of Notre Dame football games.[2]

District 2 Report (Ferry, Lincoln, Pend O'Reille, Spokane, and Stevens Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Kyle Peterson

Music erupted after a two-year hiatus with the Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest in Spokane in early May. I couldn’t tell any dropoff among the musicians competing, which was very frustrating for me, as I was counting on everyone struggling to find the right note like I was. But I think everyone had a good time, the performances were terrific and it was good to hear the tunes so familiar to us. Throw in a fun raffle, a chance to shoot a game of pool or bowl a frame, and no one could ask for anything more – except for another fiddle competition.

So a week later, many of us gathered at the Community Center in Chewelah for Fiddlers On The Peak. The atmosphere might be a little more relaxed, but competition was challenging, with marvelous performances in all categories. It is particularly enjoyable to see so many promising fiddlers playing through the small fry, junior and young adult rounds. I’d love to keep playing until they made their way into the Senior Rounds, but then again, I barely get on the stage with the current competition. It was great listening to the guitar/mandolin/banjo competition, the twin fiddling round, and the informal band invitational during the break. I didn’t place in the top five, but I did get some chocolate and I got to waltz with Joanie for a couple of turns across the gym floor. All in all, it was a great month.

In District 2, bordering Idaho as we are, we are looking forward to the National Fiddle Competition in a months’ time in Weiser, the Music Camp in Moses Lake and then the Bluewaters Music Festival in Medical Lake in August. We hope to see more of you at one or more of the above and if you are having trouble moving your fingers along the neck like I am, well, you must rededicate yourself to play the catgut strings for these summer events.

District 2 Chair: Kyle Peterson wotfa.kyle@gmail.com 509-280-5603

District 3 Report (Chelan, Douglas & Okanogan Counties)

03/01/2022 – Author: Jose Lopez

The May 20th meeting was short with new information. We have added another playdate to our calendar. Prestige Senior living at 589 Highline Dr, E Wenatchee will be our first performance on the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 1pm. and Blossom Valley on the third Tuesday of the month @ 2pm.

We had our first playdate @ Blossom Valley on Tuesday May 16th. Great response from our faithful members (11 of us) and well received by the folks at the Valley. As you may gather from my writing this group is more than a group of musicians, we are friends that enjoy each other. Music is just the vehicle that brought us together. For that I’m forever grateful.

Our regular monthly meeting/jam will be on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Eagles, 2pm

On a sad note our dear member from Cashmere, Wrey Schmidt passed away earlier this week. RIP Wrey and prayers to the Schmidt Family

District 3 Chair: Jose Lopez lopez.tejano.josem@gmail.com 509-860-3961

District 4 Report (Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Fred Robbins

We are sad to share the news that our good friend and fellow musician Richard Bergdall passed away May 20th.; his daughter Lori is in charge of her Father’s funeral arrangements; we will let everyone know when we hear what they are. We wish the Family Peace and our Condolences of Behalf of all our Old Time Fiddlers Members; he will be dearly missed by many, many people. Richard was a fine musician, and of great service for all the Oak Harbor area Sr. Ctr. fiddlers; getting everything set up! All were so grateful for his devoted helpful service.

Thank you to all of you that were able to attend the payouts, and Jams in May; we and the audience thank you; they all went well, much enjoyed by all; good food, fellowship, and music!! As well all those that pitched in to set up, and pack up, those extra hands are so welcomed! And for the coffee and treats that were provided; thank you! Sarah brings the equipment; Sarah we appreciate you! The May 7th. Sat. Play-out, Birthday celebration for Ray Jensen, 90 years young, went very well; Ray was pleased, and gave us a nice donation; that really helps to keep our Teachers and students learning how to play the Ole time music; thank you Ray! For all that had other commitments in May; we wish you well, and hope to see you soon, and in June; we have some music to share in Whatcom county; see the play-out schedule below. : 0 ) The sun is shining… Music brings happy Hearts! Our Joy to share!

Sunday June 26Th. at Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Rd. Ferndale WA. It is their Strawberry Festival! Setup 3:15 p.m. play at 4 p.m.

Please let us know if you can come; we want to know in advance, to make sure we can have enough players. Thank you!

Barry, our Chair writes, “Fred, I plan to attend. I will be back from England & Ireland on June 8. Note that this event is 2 days after the Lynden Senior Center noon playout. Barry.”

PLAY OUT DATES AND JAMS FOR / June 2022:
1st. Thursday, June 2nd. Play out at Sedro Woolley Senior Center @ 11:30 am – 12:30 p.m.
2nd and 4th. Fridays, that is June 10th. Meeting and Jam, and June 24th. Jam at Mt. Vernon Senior Center @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday June 24th. Play-out at Lynden Sr. Ctr. 401 Grover St., 12:30 p.m. start playing music at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday June 26Th. at Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Rd. Ferndale WA. It is their Strawberry Festival! Setup 3:15 p.m. play at 4 p.m.

District 4 Chair – Barry Cole sounds.trad@gmail.com 360-834-2674
Treasurer – Sarah Buntin itsrustyoldhalo@frontier.com 360-320-1696
Secretary – David Andersson anderssoncrossborder@gmail.com, Kevin Watson kevin.watson1861@gmail.com
Calendar – Fred Robbins email: fred@robbinsmetal.com

District 5 Report (Kitsap, Mason, Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Laura Farr

Our last meeting for the season was held on Saturday, May 21st.  Monthly meetings will resume in September.  Activities for June and July are as follows: First Thursday evening jams for June and July will be at the Salmon Center in Belfair on June 2nd and July 7th from 6-9 pm.  Barn jams at the Salmon Center for June are MONDAY, June 6th (instead of the 2nd Thursday), and the 4th Thursday – June 23rd. In July, the barn jams are the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons, July 14th and 28th.  All are from 1-4pm. Playouts:  June 8th at The Willows in Bremerton 2pm – Contact Sharon Habener for details 360 271-4182.  June 14th at Liberty Shores in Poulsbo 2 pm; June 28th at Bay Point in Bremerton 2 pm; June 11th at the Port Orchard Farmers’ Market 1-4 pm; June 30th at the Bremerton Farmers’ Market 4-7 pm.  The only scheduled playout in July is on the 26th at Bay Point 2 pm. Contact Kay McCarthy for details on those – 360 895-0628.

We are playing at the Sand and Sawdust Festival in Ocean Shores, WA on June 24th and 25th.  We will also be jamming on Friday night at the Lions’ Club.  Contact Bill Fitzpatrick if you would like to join us at granite_bill@msn.com

Also on the summer agenda is the District 5 Campout over Labor Day Weekend at the Kitsap Square Dance Club.  More information coming in the next newsletter, but it will also be on the website, so keep checking back, as we’ll post as we get more details.  Have a great summer, everyone!

District 5 Chair: Kent McCabe dkmccabe0723@gmail.com 360-830-0317

District 6 Report (King County)

06/01/2022  -  Author: Jenny Swanson

I can tell that it’s time for the June newsletter because the gardens are starting to look good in our area.  I’ve included an example which you can see better by clicking on the picture:

We are all missing our jams at the Mason’s hall in District 6 because we’re taking our usual four month break.  However, we will resume in Sept. when there seems to be less competition for our time from vacations and other stuff that makes summers so busy.

The calendar for June is looking good with 3 playdates scheduled.  It’s so nice to play music for folks in retirement homes.  The musicians and audience both seem to enjoy themselves.  Thanks to all the WOTFA members who are taking time to spread some cheer.

Our featured member this month is Kathy Peterson.  She has been a musician and a District 6 member for many years, first with her husband and then continuing on her own after he died.  I understand that they put together an extensive songbook for use in our fiddlers organization.  Besides that, Kathy is a faithful attender of the twice monthly meetings and jams.  She brings a good sound to our music when she plays her bass and introduces a variety of songs with her enjoyable fiddle playing.  Everyone enjoys playing alongside her in our playdates and she is in much demand to accompany groups in our shows.  Besides all that, she is always pitching in to help with whatever needs doing.  Thanks, Kathy, for all you add to District 6!  Click on the picture to see her great smile.

In other news, we will again be holding an election for District 6 Chair at our Oct. 8th meeting.  Please be thinking about running for this position.  Roy really wants to step down after all these years and let someone else take over.  Anyone who is brave enough to try will be well supported.  Roy reports that he and Shirley made a lot of close friends just by being involved in this way.  There are many interesting and enjoyable people involved in WOTFA all over the state.  It would be much appreciated by Roy if someone would give it a try.  Please think about it.  Any questions, or to run for the position, please contact Earl by the following email:  earldewitt7@gmail.com

That’s all for this month.  Keep playing music with your friends.

Jenny Swanson timbuktoe@yahoo.com

District 6 Chair Roy Calvert roycalvert35@gmail.com 425-228-5846

District 8 Report (Pierce County)

06/01/2022 – Author: Barbara Peterson

Many opportunities to play music with us in Pierce County!

Here are some of our ongoing activities:
3rd Sunday 2PM District 8 Meeting and Jam. We will meet May 15 at the Mid County Community Center (MCCC) 10205 44th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446. It’s easy to find behind the school on 104th, just off of 512 and Canyon Road. There’s plenty of parking! We’ll have a short meeting followed by music. Join us! Bring a friend! Meet some nice people!
Mondays 1PM-3PM Circle jam at Puyallup Senior Center – 210 W. Pioneer Ave. Again easy to find, and park. Formerly the “6ft Tree Jam, now the “Indoor Tree Jam) We’ll probably play outdoors again when the weather permits.
Wednesdays 5-8PM a slower jam session at the Golden Rose Mobile Park in Puyallup. This will be a good place to start out at an easier pace. BUT please contact me ahead to confirm. Contact: Barbara Peterson bmacLeanp@comcast.net

1st Friday 3:30-7:30PM Circle Jam at Wilco Farm Store in Gig Harbor. 3408 Hunt St NW in the back. Contact Matt 202.631.3417
Fridays 1PM-4PM Golden Rose Mobile Park Community. (No jam on the 1st Friday, ’cause that’s Gig Harbor above.)
2nd Thursday 1:30PM in June. We have resumed our quarterly playouts at Franke Toby Jones Retirement Community Center. Contact: Ron Duncan 253-549-2553.

Other sites (Bonaventure, Willow Gardens, Wesley Bradley Park, Julian Estates) have indicated interest in our playouts as well.
Golden Rose Community has asked up to play during a June picnic.
Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center (Puyallup Fairgrounds) will celebrate 20 years with a variety of activities including a radio show featuring old time music. https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=fowhac#

We would like to see/hear more musicians at our circle jams and meetings. So why not drop in? Bring a friend. If you have questions, give us a call! Barbara (253) 926-8457

District 8 Chair: Barbara Peterson bmacleanp@comcast.net 253-926-8457

District 9 Report (Lewis & Thurston Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Christie Easter

Hi Everyone!

For the month of June we have a couple of things going on:

The first is our regular monthly meeting and jam on Friday, June 3rd from 10 am-Noon at Faith Baptist Church, located at 436 Coal Creek Rd in Chehalis. To get to the Church take I-5 to exit 79, then head East over the freeway.  Turn LEFT on N. National Ave and go .3 miles, then take a RIGHT on Coal Creek Rd, then go 1.1 miles and take a RIGHT into the Church driveway, we will be in the middle building.  It won’t be a potluck but there will be coffee, tea and some snacks available.

For our tune of the month we will be playing ‘Amelia’, a really nice Canadian Waltz in the key of D. I will bring music to hand out for Amelia for anyone who wants it.

Everyone is welcome to attend the jam.

Our other event for June is our regular monthly playdate on Wednesday, June 8th from 4:00-5:00pm at Colonial Stillwater Estates, located at 2700 Colonial Drive in Centralia.  We will be playing just outside the Colonial residence until the mask mandate is lifted, so I will keep an eye on the weather and keep everyone updated on things in the days before the playdate. I’m hoping for sunny and 70 now that June is here, but we’ll see. Please come to our playdate and lend a hand if you are able, we would love to see you there!

If you need more information on these events or have questions please call or text me (Christie) at 360-791-5185

Be well everyone and keep on fiddling!

DISTRICT 9 (Lewis & Thurston Counties)
District 9 Chair:  Christie Easter 360-791-5185. mrwillys@aol.com
Monthly meeting & jam:  1st Friday 10 am at Faith Baptist Church 436 Coal Creek Rd Chehalis

District 10 Report (Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wakiukum Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Denice Carter

DISTRICT RECONVENED AND PLANNING
We are eager to restart our district after the world shut us down! Once again, we will be presenting the Washington State Fiddle Championships at the Clark County Fair August 6-7 2022. As you all know budgets are tight and participation is slow to re-establish. Please join us and support this fun event!

Please contact Denice Carter for more info and to offer contributions to make this contest possible. Thank you all for your continued support!

District 10 Chair: Denice Carter fidlmom1@gmail.com 303-859-4268

District 11 Report (Grant & Adam Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Charlie Root

District 11 had a busier month than usual in May. We had five playouts which is the most we've had in the last couple of years. We have three regular playouts scheduled for June, and we are also going to be playing at the Senior Picnic on June 15th. Senior citizens from around the area will be gathering at the Grant County Fairgrounds for this annual event. This is the first time we have been invited to play at this event. We will be continuing our regular schedule through the summer and hope to pick up some more playouts. We look forward to having the WOTFA workshop in Moses Lake again this July.

Monthly meeting 3rd Sunday - 1:30 PM, Jam: 2:00-4:00 Moses Lake Senior Center 608 E. 3rd Ave. Moses Lake

Playouts
2nd Wed. 10:00 AM Pioneer Village, 816 Sharon Ave. Moses Lake,
2nd Wed. 1:30 PM   Avamere, 8425 Aspi Blvd NE, Moses Lake
3rd Thurs.  10:00 Brookdale Hearthstone, 905 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake

District 11 Chair Charlie Root clroot@sosmail.us  509-765-5927

District 12 Report (Benton, Franklin, & Walla Walla Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Shawn Hughes

Monthly Meeting: 2nd Sunday at Trios Adult Day Services Building, 10 N. Washington St. Kennewick. (Enter at back) Doors open at 2:00PM for jamming; Finger potluck at 3:00, followed by short business meeting and more jamming.

We will be having a meeting this month. For the June meeting we will be doing a BBQ. Meat, buns, condiments are furnished by the district however potluck dishes and sides are encouraged by others. Workshop is right around the corner. If there are any kids in District 12 that are still interested in going please contact either Jim or Joe.

Monthly Playouts

·       1st Wednesday 6:00m PM. Hawthorne Court, 524 N Ely, Kennewick 2nd Wednesday 6:15PM. Guardian Angel, 245 Van Giesen, Richland

·       The 4th Wednesday play out at Bonaventure has been cancelled until further notice.

·       Here are upcoming dates at Adult Day Services. All dates are at 10:30am.

June 6 and June 20
July 11 and July 25
August 8 and 22nd

District 12 Chair: Joe Gunter gunterboys43@gmail.com 509-948-1772

District 15 Report (Jefferson & Clallam Counties)

06/01/2022 – Author: Rita Hubbard

District 15 will be meeting at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in June from 1-3 pm. Bring your own beverages and chairs – very informal jam – all acoustic – no hookups in the park. We will also be hosting an all day jam at the Quilcene Community Center on June 18th starting at about 9am. Bring the beverage of your choice and a dish to share for the potluck.

District 15 Chair: Rita Hubbard sidandrita@yahoo.com               360-385-3978

District 16 Report (Snohomish County)

06/01/2022 – Author: Dianne Gooch

Our jam sessions will continue on every 2nd & 4th Friday nights through the summer. We know some folks vacation during the summer months but we have a solid bunch of folks who will keep us jamming and learning new tunes from one another. Mark your calendars for the 2nd & 4th Friday nights, 5:30 – 10:00 pm (or a bit later) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527-99th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223.

Our WOTFA Midway Jam will be June 26, 1:30-4:00 pm, at the Lynnwood Library   (19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood) on Sunday. We had a great time at our May jam with 14 musicians. Attached is a panoramic picture of the group. We cannot reserve our July date until after this newsletter goes out but I am hoping to get July 24. I have a large email list so will send out the date when confirmed. Feel free to ask other musician friends to join us. 

Our district has been invited to play at the Arlington Arts Fair bandstand on Friday, July 8, 1:00 pm. We hope to have a good group of musicians turn out for this event. Let Noel know if you plan to be at this event.

Attached is a panoramic picture of our Midway Jam on May 22.

Noel Lareau-Chair-360-691-5907/e-mail: Noelula@aol.com
Dianne Gooch – Reporter – DLGooch2305@gmail.com
Mayves Anderson-Sunshine Chair-e-mail: mande93221@yahoo.com
Gary Nordby-Playout coordinator: E-mail: gtnordby@frontier.com