Eugene Folklore Society

If singing all sorts of songs on a lovely evening in June is your cup of tea, then come join the fun at a good old-fashioned song circle. The next EFS Song Circle will be on Wednesday, June 5th from 7:00-9:00 pm at Lee's house in Springfield. For address and directions you can call Lee at 541-359-3534.

Bring your own copy of the Rise Up Singing songbook. We might have a few copies until you get your own. We go around the circle usually 3 or 4 times, and each person picks a song to sing each time around. It's a wonderful way to share songs we know, and learn new ones from others. There are always surprises, and we laugh almost as much as we sing!

Musicians of acoustic stringed instruments are always welcome to add color and texture, rhythm and chords, to the warm sound of voices in the room.

Tradition has always been that we socialize and have snacks after singing. You may bring a snack or beverage to share if you care to, though it's okay if you don't.

For info about song circle in general, call Carol at 541-556-8241

EFS Contra Dances

EFS hosts contradances usually on 2nd and 4th Saturdays through the school year. (Sept thru June). In the fall of 2012, we will continue to dance in the Gym of the Dunn School, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (Google Map). (Directions). Please bring your own water bottle to the dances at Dunn School. We do not have access to a convenient water fountain or sink.
All dances are open to the public.
No Partner or experience needed!
Families are Welcome!
Please bring soft soled shoes that won't mark the floor.
Cost: $6 for members, $8 general. Arrive by 7:30 PM and get $1 off admission. Students with ID get another $1 off. First time dancers can get a coupon for free admission to their next dance. When they turn in that coupon, they can receive a 50% off coupon for their next dance.
Potluck dinners usually held at 6PM prior to most dances. Get in touch with the Potluck Coordinator or check the dance schedule for more info.
For more information and references, check out the Eugene Folklore Society Contra dance page. Or, go directly to the the Dance Schedule on the dance page.

Midsummer Madness

The Eugene Folklore Society will indeed hold Midsummer Madness again this year, July 26-28, 2013. This camp provides opportunities for singing, dancing, swimming, and hanging around with a collection of dance friends, and will return to Camp Living Waters (the same location as 2011), with The Nettles and Susan Michaels performing for your dancing pleasure each evening. More details forthcoming this srpring.

Morris Dancing

We invite you to join Lane County's first Morris side on Thursdays evenings from 6:30 to 7:30. When the weather is nice we practice at the gazebo in the Owens Memorial Rose Garden in Eugene. When the weather is not so nice we practice indoors at the Atrium Building at 99 W. 10th Ave, Eugene. Contact us at 2riversmorris@gmail.com, call Patricia at 541-686-6117 or more information, or check out the Two Rivers Morris web site.

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