Greetings to All, Flathead Valley Folkdancers gathered again Saturday 5-26 afte a two-week hiatus to support other dancing events around the valley. Our big news Saturday was the engagement announcement of Missy and Russ. Congratulations! Wedding date has not yet been set but will likely be in July or August. Also joining us Saturday was Lauren's son Nick, home for the summer from Swarthmore College near Philadelphia. Cecelia in Bozeman sends word of the 3rd annual Polka Fest scheduled here in Kalispell in late July. She asks if others from our group have taken part in this event. Details follow at the end. We will dance again Saturday June 2, 7-10 pm, at the Salvation Army Gym, 110 Bountiful Drive, a block south of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. DANCES OF 5-26-07 Zemer Atik Israel Siriul Romania Djado mitjovata Bulgaria Vranjanka (Sano Duso) Serbia Robin Ddiog Wales Tsamikos Greek Gori More Macedonia Mori Odajo Macedonia Jiana Romania T'Filati Israel Hashual Israel Ne e Kemi Drenicën (Dance from Plav) Montenegro Ersko Kolo Serbia Takanata Bulgaria, Severnjasko Pe Batute Romania Danec Bulgaria Tervelska Tropanka Bulgaria Rumelaj Romanian Gypsy Tervelska Raka Bulgaria Pajduško Macedonia Stiga Mi Sa Momne Le Bulgaria Staro Pomasko (Staro Pomas^ko) Bulgaria Katia Russia Jove Malaj Mome Bulgaria Newcastle England Kyustendilska Racenica (Julie's) Bulgaria Melissa's Waltz (short ver) USA Devojce, Devojce Macedonia Bavno Oro Macedonia Zavlitsena Greek Pomasko Sirto Bulgaria Sadi Moma Bulgaria Opinca Romania Glavinisko Cetvorno Bulgaria Sitna Zborenka Bulgaria Dance Above the Rainbow Ireland DANCERS 1. Russ 2. Missy 3. Don 4. Rose 5. Jackie 6. Marvin 7. Roger 8. Connie 9. Lauren 10. Nick The 3rd Annual Northwest Montana Polka Festival will be held in the Flathead Valley. There will be music and dancing for all ages with an emphasis on polkas and waltzes; however many styles of music will be presented. Some of the crowd pleasers will include country, big band, standards, Latin, Hawaiian, and Cajun. Two bands will be featured at this new event - The Al Lindborg Band from Polson, Montana and the Little Bohemian Band from Albany, Oregon. The dances will be held at the Kalispell Eagles Lodge #234. There is a beautiful ballroom with a wooden dance floor and air conditioning. Food and beverages will be available. There will be lots of fun for everyone with guest appearances and daily door prizes. The dances on Friday will be held from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday's dances will be from 1:00pm to 12:00am, and Sunday's dances will be from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Adult admission for a 1 day pass is $10.00, 2 day pass is $18.00, and a 3 day pass is $25.00. The Eagles Lodge is handicapped accessible. Everyone is invited to attend this fun-filled weekend! *Mailing Address:* 40540 South Terrace Circle Polson, MT 59860 *Phone:* 406-883-6151 *Alternate Phone:* 541-990-3109 *Email:* bjl15 AT centurytel DOT net * Friday, July 20, 2007 4:00 PM * Saturday, July 21, 2007 1:00 PM * Sunday, July 22, 2007 1:00 PM