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Two Dances This Weekend!
We’re hosting two dances on the same weekend: a contra on Saturday, May 14th and an English country dance on Sunday, May 15th. Details for both dances are below. The SCDS Covid safety policy requires
We’re hosting two dances on the same weekend: a contra on Saturday, May 14th and an English country dance on Sunday, May 15th. Details for both dances are below. The SCDS Covid safety policy requires
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Big Day of Giving!
Dear Dancers, the bulk of our fundraising is through the Big Day of Giving fund drive, which ends tomorrow. In normal times this helps us with outreach, development programs, special projects, capital
Dear Dancers, the bulk of our fundraising is through the Big Day of Giving fund drive, which ends tomorrow. In normal times this helps us with outreach, development programs, special projects, capital
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BDOG 2022 is Open!
I had the honor and privilege today of being the first donor to SCDS in the 2022 Big Day of Giving fund drive. The Big Day of Giving (BDOG) originally set a single day for the donations to come in, th
I had the honor and privilege today of being the first donor to SCDS in the 2022 Big Day of Giving fund drive. The Big Day of Giving (BDOG) originally set a single day for the donations to come in, th
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Anniversary Dance! Board Elections! Big DOG! Oh My!
Happy Spring, dancers! Easter’s behind us, and both the English and contra teams are holding successful dances, in that everyone’s having fun and, like most dance organizations in the state, we’re alm
Happy Spring, dancers! Easter’s behind us, and both the English and contra teams are holding successful dances, in that everyone’s having fun and, like most dance organizations in the state, we’re alm
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April 9th contra dance
Talent: Mark Goodwin calling to the music of Wild Goose Chase Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022 Time: 7:00–10:00 pm, with newcomer’s orientation at 6:30 pm Location: Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St, Sa
Talent: Mark Goodwin calling to the music of Wild Goose Chase Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022 Time: 7:00–10:00 pm, with newcomer’s orientation at 6:30 pm Location: Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St, Sa
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Dancing Again!
We’re rolling again! Both contra and English have held opening dances, and it’s going very well. We have a lot to re-learn after so long a break, and we’re still gingerly getting used to the new rules
We’re rolling again! Both contra and English have held opening dances, and it’s going very well. We have a lot to re-learn after so long a break, and we’re still gingerly getting used to the new rules
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contra dance on Saturday, March 26th
Please join us for our first contra dance since 2020! Talent: Erik Hoffman calling to the music of Magic Reelism Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Time: 7:00–10:00 pm, with newcomer’s orientation at 6:30
Please join us for our first contra dance since 2020! Talent: Erik Hoffman calling to the music of Magic Reelism Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 Time: 7:00–10:00 pm, with newcomer’s orientation at 6:30
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Upcoming English country and contra dances
In case you missed our recent announcement, we are dancing together again! Below you will find information on our next English country dance, our next contra dance, and a weekend event sponsored by ot
In case you missed our recent announcement, we are dancing together again! Below you will find information on our next English country dance, our next contra dance, and a weekend event sponsored by ot
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SCDS Board election slate
Every year at this time, we hold elections for the Board of Directors of SCDS, announcing the slate of candidates in March and then voting in April. Finally, we’re getting back to normal processes. Th
Every year at this time, we hold elections for the Board of Directors of SCDS, announcing the slate of candidates in March and then voting in April. Finally, we’re getting back to normal processes. Th
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SCDS dances resuming in March
Today’s message is both late and long, as the board and committees have been working intensively over the last couple of weeks to get us back to dancing, safely. It’s looking like we may be there! If
Today’s message is both late and long, as the board and committees have been working intensively over the last couple of weeks to get us back to dancing, safely. It’s looking like we may be there! If
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nearby contra dance this weekend
The SCDS Board is considering a proposal to restart our own contra and English country dances, and we hope to have good news for you soon. In the meantime, another local group is hosting a dance this
The SCDS Board is considering a proposal to restart our own contra and English country dances, and we hope to have good news for you soon. In the meantime, another local group is hosting a dance this
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January newsletter
Nothing surprising to report. Last month we saw the Omicron variant driving case rates up dramatically, and this month they're the highest they've ever been. If the pattern is consistent with that see
Nothing surprising to report. Last month we saw the Omicron variant driving case rates up dramatically, and this month they're the highest they've ever been. If the pattern is consistent with that see
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December newsletter
Well, it’s happening again. Last summer, just as the COVID community transmission rate fell to a point where we could reasonably schedule dances, infections increased again, and we learned about Delta
Well, it’s happening again. Last summer, just as the COVID community transmission rate fell to a point where we could reasonably schedule dances, infections increased again, and we learned about Delta
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events this weekend
Don't forget about the in-person Whiskey Brothers concert, sponsored by SCDS, coming up tomorrow (Saturday) night. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for entry. Details: https://sactocds.
Don't forget about the in-person Whiskey Brothers concert, sponsored by SCDS, coming up tomorrow (Saturday) night. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for entry. Details: https://sactocds.
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Whiskey Brothers concert this Saturday
Come see the Whiskey Brothers in concert from 7 to 9 pm on December 11th at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street in Sacramento). Admission is $12 per person, and doors will open at 6:30. Proof of va
Come see the Whiskey Brothers in concert from 7 to 9 pm on December 11th at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street in Sacramento). Admission is $12 per person, and doors will open at 6:30. Proof of va
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Whiskey Brothers concert on December 11th
Looking for an opportunity to see your contra dancing friends? Join us at 7 pm on December 11th at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street in Sacramento) to see the Whiskey Brothers in concert. Proof o
Looking for an opportunity to see your contra dancing friends? Join us at 7 pm on December 11th at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street in Sacramento) to see the Whiskey Brothers in concert. Proof o
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contra in Hayward November 28th
For those of you who feel ready to dance, we're passing along the information that a private contra dance will be held in Hayward on November 28th. The dance will feature The Rodney Miller Trio (Paul
For those of you who feel ready to dance, we're passing along the information that a private contra dance will be held in Hayward on November 28th. The dance will feature The Rodney Miller Trio (Paul
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new newsletter
To improve communications, the SCDS Board voted to launch a periodic newsletter to all the folks on the email list (over 1,000 now) to let everyone in on what isn’t, after all, supposed to be any kind
To improve communications, the SCDS Board voted to launch a periodic newsletter to all the folks on the email list (over 1,000 now) to let everyone in on what isn’t, after all, supposed to be any kind
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September ECD Social This Sunday: Hops Harvest!
Remember when Sacramento was America's Hop Basket? In the UK, Kent was and is the place for hops, September is the month of the harvest, and while a dance would be the proper celebration of the harves
Remember when Sacramento was America's Hop Basket? In the UK, Kent was and is the place for hops, September is the month of the harvest, and while a dance would be the proper celebration of the harves
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SCDS English country dance Social - Celebrating the Hops Harvest
We took some time off this summer, but now our monthly English socials on zoom are back! We invite you, English dancers and contradancers, to join us on Sunday, September 19 from 4 - 5 pm. We are talk
We took some time off this summer, but now our monthly English socials on zoom are back! We invite you, English dancers and contradancers, to join us on Sunday, September 19 from 4 - 5 pm. We are talk
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