October Quimper Grange News: Emergency Preparedness Series; Dances: i-Pod Shuffle, Balkan, Balfolk; Jams: Old Time, Traditional Song Circle, Folk Dance Music; Concerts: Vintage Jazz and Blues,Scottish Music and Song





October Quimper Grange Events

10/2 1:30pm NPREP Emergency Preparation: Communications. FRS, HAM radio.
Put on by the NPREP group and co-sponsored by Quimper Grange, Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Part of a series - come to one, some, or all! 



10/4 7pm i-Pod Shuffle 
couple dancing  
by donation


10/11 7pm Balkan Dance Party 
This month, FolkVoice from Seattle will play for your dancing pleasure! Dances taught.  Bring a snack to share if you wish. $5-$20






10/13 1pm Old Time Jam         
Bring a snack to share if you wish. $3-$5.


10/16 1:30pm NPREP Emergency Preparation: 
Preservation of Papers - what you should have with you.
Put on by the NPREP group and co-sponsored by Quimper Grange, Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Part of a series - come to one, some, or all!

10/17 7pm Joe Seamons featuring Briar
 Vintage Jazz and Blues   
Join us for a night of vintage jazz and blues with Joe Seamons and Briar on vocals, guitar, banjo, and ukulele. They will feature stories of blues queens and jazz royalty, and connect those stories with the issues of equity and inclusion facing America today.  Briar (Tina Dietz) grew up singing in churches and choirs around her home of Chimacum. Both musicians are leaders of The Rhapsody Project, a non-profit education program helping people connect with their heritage through roots music.  $15-$25


10/19 7:30pm Contra Dance
A new live band every month. All dances taught.  $6.  

10/20 1pm-3pm  Traditional Song Circle and Jam 
Bring 10 copies of words (with chords if possible) to share. Snacks welcome as well.  $3-$5.

10/20 3:30pm Folk Dance Music Jam   
Bring your music stand!  $3-$5 

10/23 1:30pm NPREP Emergency Preparation: Personal Safety
Put on by the NPREP group and co-sponsored by Quimper Grange,  Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Part of a series - come to one, some, or all!

10/25 7pm Balfolk 
International partner and line dances. 


Live music!  Dances taught.$5-$20





10/27 7pm Alan Reid and Rob van Sante
 Scottish music and songs 



Coming from Scotland, Alan Reid (formerly of Battlefield Band) is known for his sensitive renditions of traditional song.   Rob van Sante provides subtle guitar accompaniments and fine harmony singing.  Come enjoy an entertaining evening of Scottish song old and new from two exceptional musicians.  $15-$25









10/30 1:30pm NPREP Emergency Preparation: How to store/treat water, sanitation, propane

 Put on by the NPREP group and co-sponsored by Quimper Grange, Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Part of a series - come to one, some, or all!




All content for this post provided by Quimper Grange President Sheila Long
Information posted by Marla Streator