Hello Dancers, International Folk Dancing in Kalispell is next Saturday Sept. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Salvation Army gym, 110 Bountiful Way. Remember we are back to fall-winter-spring hours. Kalispell Contra Dancing will resume the 2nd Saturday of the month, beginning in October at the Salvation Army, according to organizer Kathy. The exception will be November, when the Rails to Trails group holds their annual dance/pie auction on the 2nd Saturday (we would shift up to the first Saturday that month). So the Contra Dances will be on Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 11 (at Northridge Lutheran since Salvation Army Gym is usually busy), Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, and April 9. The May dance will likely be held in combination with the Missoula group at the Methodist Church Camp during the camp's clean-up weekend. For more info, e-mail nathykeff AT yahoo DOT com Dancing in the Country will be on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Hallie's beautiful Weather Rock Barn and ranch in the beautiful Shields Valley 20 miles northeast of Bozeman along Flathead Creek and on state Highway 86. Newcomers and early arrivals welcome for orientation to the Weather Rock property - snacks and drinks available. Here's the schedule: 1 p.m. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY with Mitchell Frey teaching. 3 p.m. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING starts with easy dances for everyone, plus requests - Cecelia Notess, organizer. Break for pot luck supper - please bring your favorite dish or snack to share. 6:30 p.m. CONTRA DANCE with live music - all dances will be taught and called. Weatherwood Band playing - caller TBA. There is space for camping and sleep overs can stay in Hallie's new home at Weather Rock. The Barn has woodburning fireplace and heaters if it turns cold. Dress for weather changes and cool evenings - soft soled clean shoes of course for the dance floor. Families with children are welcome to come and enjoy bird watching, small library and reading spaces at the Barn or easy hikes along farm roads. Explore riparian areas of water and stream-side vegetation, open fields for games, frisbee, kites, Fire pit conversation area in the evening - marshmallows, smores, camp singing. Remember - Weather Rock has a telephone (at the house) but no cell phone service, no cable video, no Wal-Mart’s, no McDonalds… Please - No Dogs. Photos at: http://www.bozemanfolklore.org/ Contact for Weather Rock: hallierugh AT gmail DOT com Other future events (thanks to Cecelia in Bozeman): Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m. Butte international dancing season begins at the new Sacred Ground location, in the Ballroom on the 4th floor of the Arts Chateau, 321 W. Broadway St. Email maxneva@rfwave.net for more details. Oct. 23-24: International folk dance weekend in Missoula. Details to follow. Or email ssweet AT bresnan DOT net to get on the email list. Nov. 21, 2 p.m. The Butte International Folk Dancers will join with pianist, Eva Maxwell, to present dances of Eastern Europe alternating with the music of international folk music collector and composer, Bela Bartok, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Uptown Butte. Donations will benefit needy community residents. Nov. 20-21, 2010 Spokane Fall Folk Festival: http://www.spokanefolklore.org/FolkFestival.htm Feb. 19-20, 2011 Steam & Stomp at Boulder Hot Springs July 8-10, 2011 The Montana Folk Festival in Butte: www.MontanaFolkFestival.com For more information on international dancing and links to events, free music and other information, visit the Kalispell International Folk Dancers web site, where you can also find playlists from past dances: http://montanafolkdance.org/flathead/ DANCES 09-11-10 Egley Tal Israel Djado mitjovata Bulgaria Mori Odajo Macedonia Ajde Jano Serbia Cepelarsko Horo Bulgaria Siriul Romania Dance Of Ikaria Greece Ceresna Macedonia Sitna Zborenka Bulgaria Siriul Buzau Romania Somogyi Karikazo Hungary Stara Vlainja Serbia Sto Mi E Milo Macedonia Horo Fetelor Romania Zimushka Russia Tankosava Serbia Maître De La Maison France Gori More Macedonia Belasicko Oro Macedonia Tino Mori Macedonia Makazice-Bela Rada Serbia Dospatsko Horo Bulgaria Zorba Greece Dedo mili dedo Macedonia Sweet Girl Armenia Cepelarsko Horo Bulgaria Orijent Serbia Bavno Oro Macedonia Staro Bansko Horo Bulgaria Ma Navu Israel Valle Nuseve Nga Korca Albania Joc batranesc de la Niculitel Romania DANCERS 09-11-10 1. Russ 2. Rose 3. Don 4. Jackie 5. Jackie Z 6. Jon 7. Connie Happy dancing! Don