The members of Crowfoot needs a place to stay after the Thursday, Dec 17, dance.
There are 3 of them and they will need 2 beds. In the past,  I've appreciated
the offers from folks beyond 495, but I've always been able to find something
closer to Concord, which is preferable.

Please reply to me personally (and not reply all).  Thank you!

Lisa Greenleaf

The Second Saturday Contra Dance Series
at the Concord Scout House this Saturday

December 12, 2009  8PM - 11PM

Adina Gordon calls for you, with
Scoot!
- Fiona Schubeck - fiddle
- Eric McDonald - mandolin
- Max Newman - guitar

- Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday_2009_Dec_12.pdf
- Web page: http://american.cds-boston.org
- Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201578165671

- Calendar for the Scout House 2nd Saturday Dances:
http://cds-boston.org/american/images/calendar_2009-2010.pdf

- Scoots's calendar and sample tunes on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/scootcontra
- Adina Gordon's web page: http://www.adinagordon.com/
- Max Newman plays with Nor'easter: http://www.myspace.com/noreastercontra
- Erick McDonald: http://www.reverbnation.com/mandolinenator

- Join the email list for announcements and reminders:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/

$10 General admission,  $8 for CDS Boston Members and
$6 for young people 21 and under.

- How to become a member of the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre:
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

At the Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord MA 01742

Mass Transit - MBTA Commuter Rail, Fitchburg line
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedFiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Commuter_Rail/fit\
chburg_web.pdf

The dance is produced by CDS Boston Centre's
New England Dance Committee
Contact: <nedc@...> 857-499-8907
http://cds-boston.org

This Friday, December 4, Notorious will be playing
for you at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

I will be calling fun/engaging/unusual contras to
the driving music of Eden and Larry, with special guest Frank Drake.
Time to trot off that turkey!

December 4 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

Tomorrow, Saturday, is the seasonal start of the
Country Dance Society Boston Centre's

Second Saturday Contra Dance Series
at the Concord Scout House

November 14, 2009 - 8PM - 11PM

Daniel Friedman calls for you, with
Nor'easter:
  Cedar Stanistreet - fiddle
  Julie Vallimont - piano
  Max Newman - mandolin, guitar

- Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday_2009_Nov_14.pdf
- Web page: http://american.cds-boston.org
- Nor'Easter's calendar and sample tunes:
http://www.myspace.com/noreastercontra

- Calendar for the season's 2nd Saturday Dances:
http://cds-boston.org/american/images/calendar_2009-2010.pdf

- Join the email list for announcements and reminders:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/

$10 General admission,  $8 for CDS Boston Members - $6 for young
people 21 and under.
- How to become a member of the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre:
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

Concord Scout House: 74 Walden Street, Concord MA 01742

Mass Transit - MBTA Commuter Rail, Fitchburg line
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedFiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Commuter_Rail/fit\
chburg_web.pdf

The dance is produced by CDS Boston Centre's
New England Dance Committee
Contact: <nedc@...> 857-499-8907

Dan Pearl just sent this out:

"We have just learned that the Concord power company is performing
"improvements" in the Walden Street area from 10pm Thursday to 5am
Friday.  The fire department does not want the public in the Scout
House without power, so the dance will end at 9:50pm.

We're going to keep the break short, and knock off a buck from the
admission fee, so it will still be worth your while to come to the
dance.

The performers (Chris Weiler, Jessie Gagne-Hall, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins
and Owen Marshall) will be providing the energy.  (Take *THAT*,
Concord Light Plant!  Keep your tainted electrons!)

If you desire to stroll the streets of Concord after 10:00pm, you may
want to bring a flashlight, as the street lights will be out."

Lisa Greenleaf

Did you lose a key chain with hearts, an electronic car key and a
house key?  It's at the Scout House office.
Contact:
concordscouthouse@...

Jewelry and keys are taken up to the office while other lost and found
items are placed inside the white bureau in the foyer.  Check the
bulletin board to see if the bureau has been cleaned out recently and
where you might find your items.

We also recycle; gather your items and leave them in the kitchen under
the recycling sign.

Lisa Greenleaf

I'm still looking for housing for caller Bob Isaacs for *tomorrow*
night after the challenging contra at the Scout House.

He needs space for himself and a friend, 2 sleeping spaces.

Anyone?

Lisa

CDS Boston Centre's 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance Series
at the Concord Scout House starts next week,
and runs this year from November through June 2010.

Here's the link to the entire season's calendar-flyer,
and there's a full list at bottom of this email too.
http://cds-boston.org/american/images/calendar_2009-2010.pdf

Admission is $10, and $8 for CDS Boston Members, and $6 for young
people 21 and younger.

The first dance of the series, is next week, November 12, 2009 - 8PM

Daniel Friedman calling,
with Nor'easter
Cedar Stanistreet, fiddle
Julie Vallimont, accordion
Max Newman, guitar, mandolin

Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday_2009_Nov_14.pdf

As the season progresses, we anticipate producing a few additional
dates and events, focusing on a variety of forms in addition to contra
dances. Perhaps a couple evenings of squares, or a mixed genre evening
of English or triplets. Check for flyers and our web page, as the
season progresses.

CDS Boston's New England Dance Committee
Mark Jones, Terry Huffaker, Cortni Freacha, and Chris Weiler
http://american.cds-boston.org

How to become a member of CDS Boston Centre:
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

Here's the complete season's line-up in text form:

2nd Saturdays Contra Dances 2009-2010

November 14, 2009
Daniel Friedman caller, with
Nor'easter:
- Julie Vallimont - piano
- Max Newman - mandolin, guitar
- Cedar Stanistreet - fiddle

December 12, 2009
Adina Gordon, caller, with
Scoot:
- Eric McDonald - mandolin
- Max Newman - guitar
- Fiona Schubeck - fiddle

January 9, 2010
Rickey Holt, caller, with
Stunt Double:
- Laurie Tupper - flute
- Christopher Jacoby -  guitar, mandolin
- Julie Vallimont - piano
- Dave Casserly - saxophone

February 13, 2010
Lark Speyer, caller
Locomojo:
- Amy Larkin - fiddle
- Shirley White - fiddle
- Linda Henry - piano

March 13, 2010
Bob Isaacs, caller, with
Anadama:
- Emily Troll - accordion
- Amelia Mason - fiddle
- Bethany Waickman - guitar

April 10, 2010
Dave Eisenstadter, caller, with
- Peter Siegel - mandolin
- Mary Cay Brass - piano & accordion
- Sarah Blair - fiddle

May 8, 2010
Quena Crain, caller, with
Jump Start:
- Paul Lizotte - fiddle
- Victor Troll - piano
- Gene Albert - bass guitar
- & guest

June 12, 2010
Jeff Petrovitch, caller, with
Matching Orange
- Eric McDonald - mandolin
- Eric Eid-Reiner - piano
- Brendan Carey Block - fiddle

This Friday, November 6, Bob Isaacs
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Bob Isaacs will tantalize you with his creative contra concoctions to
the motivating sound of Matching Orange (Eric McDonald, Brendan Carey
Block and Eric Eid-Reiner).

At The Concord Scout House
8-11PM
Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Complete schedule and more information at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

Caller Bob Isaacs needs housing after this Friday's challenging dance
at the Scout House.  He's coming up with a friend, so they need 2
beds, 2 rooms.  No couches, please.

Please respond to me personally and not to the list.

As always, thank you all for helping out our performers!

Lisa Greenleaf

This Saturday,
The Country Dance Society, Boston Centre presents

A Halloween Contra Dance and Costume Party

Oct. 31, 2009 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM  (Doors open at 7:30 PM)
At the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street
Concord MA 01742

Lisa Greenleaf calling, with

The Moving Violations
- Van Kaynor - fiddle
- Ron Grosslein - fiddle, mandolin
- Becky Ashenden - piano
- Chuck Corman - bass, guitar, percussion

Costume Promenade at 8:45 pm, more or less
Silly prizes awarded for costumes at the break

All are welcome - no partner needed
All dances are taught - Costumes optional

General admission: $15
Young people 21 and under: $12

Your baked dessert contribution for the intermission is invited.

Web page: http://american.cds-boston.org
Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Halloween2009.pdf
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146389234191
The Concord email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Concord-Dance/

Produced by:
The New England Dance Committee,
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
www.cds-boston.org

NEDC Committee contact & info (857) 499-8907
nedc@...

Coming up:

A Halloween Contra Dance and Costume Party

The 5th Saturday of October
Oct. 31, 2009 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street
Concord MA 01742

Lisa Greenleaf calling, with

The Moving Violations
- Van Kaynor - fiddle
- Ron Grosslein - fiddle, mandolin
- Becky Ashenden - piano
- Chuck Corman - bass, guitar, percussion

Costume Promenade at 8:45 pm
Door prizes at the break

All are welcome - no partner needed - all dances are taught -
Costumes optional

General admission: $15
Young people 22 and under: $12

Web page: http://halloween.cds-boston.org
Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Halloween2009.pdf
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146389234191
How to join the email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Concord-Dance/

Produced by:
The New England Dance Commitee,
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
www.cds-boston.org

NEDC Committee contact & info (857) 499-8907
nedc@...

Dear Friends and Members of the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre,

The big day for the annual Fall Favorites English Country Dance Party\
arrives today, Saturday, October 10th.

There will be a varied and exciting English Country Dance program
ranging from the slow and romantic to the upbeat and energetic.

It’s shaping up to be a great party!

Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/images/2009fallfavflyer.pdf
List of Dances: http://cds-boston.org/images/2009fallfavlist.pdf

Details:
Saturday, October 10, 8:00-11:00
Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Caller-Leaders: Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney
Musicians:  Peter Barnes, Mary Lea, Eric Martin, and Jacqueline Schwab
Admission:
CDS Boston Members - $12.00; Non-Members - $15.00;
Dancers Under the Age of 25 - $8.00

Best regards,
Arthur Ferguson
Chair, Fall Favorites English Dance
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre

Save these dates for these Boston area English Country Dance events:
- 2009 Gala Holiday Party - Saturday, January 2, 2010
- Playford Ball - Saturday, March 6, 2010
- Playford Ball practices - Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 28, 2010

How to become a member of Country Dance Society, Bostn Centre, Inc.
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html
Memberships:
-  $30   Regular (individual)
-  $15   Senior / Student / Low Income
-  $50   Family / Household

I'm looking for housing for 2 musicians from the group KGB out of
Seattle.  They need a place to stay on Wed, Oct 14 and Thurs Oct 15;
they will be playing the Thursday contra dance.

The musicians are Julie King, piano player, and Claude Ginsberg,
fiddler. It would be great to have them housed in one space, but they
each need their own room (no couches, please!).

Please respond to me personally and not to the group.

Thanks,
Lisa Greenleaf

This Friday, October 2, Sue Rosen
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Sue will tantalize you with her creative contra concoctions
to the intoxicating sound of double fiddle from
Amy Larkin and Shirley White, with piano rhythm by Bruce Rosen

October 2 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

I'm looking for housing for one musician, part of the band The
OpporTunists, coming in from California for the Thursday dance on
9/10.  The fiddler, Alan Snyder, needs a place to stay on Wednesday
9/9 and Thursday 9/10, and needs to be able to park a van he will be
renting for the band.

If you can provide a bed, please respond to me personally, not to the
list.

Thanks,

Lisa Greenleaf

A round-up information for news about
Contra Dances at the Concord Scout House
and farther afield.

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord MA 01742

In general, there's a dance every Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Mondays (7:30PM)
- Calendar: http://MondayContras.com/pages/dance-schedule.php
- Email list:  Monday Contras
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mondaycontras/
- Facebook Group:  Concord Scout House Dances
    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48783350883

All Thursdays: (7:30 PM)
- Flyer: http://neffa.org/tndc.pdf
- Web Calendar: http://neffa.org/Thurs.html
- Email list: TNDC Notify
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tndc_notify/
- Facebook Group:   NEFFA Thursday Contra Dances
    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90700938127

All Saturdays during the summer: (8PM)
- Calendar / Flyer: http://configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html
- Email list: Boston-Contra
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Boston-Contra/

On vacation for the summer at the Scout House
- First Friday Experienced Dance
     http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Community news, conversation and email list:
- Boston Area Contra Community
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BostonAreaContraCommunity/

Boston Regional Dance Associations:

- BIDA: Boston Intergenerational Dance Association
     http://www.BIDAdance.org/
     Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51762543297

- New England Folk Festival Association
     www.neffa.org

- Country Dance Association, Boston Centre
     www.cds-boston.org

- Folk Arts Center of New England
    www.facone.org

Contra Dance Calendars:
- www.thedancegypsy.org
- www.dancedb.com/dancedb
- http://www.contradancelinks.com/schedule.html
- Greenfield MA:
     http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html

Correction in the body of the message: Shirley MA (not Sharon)

- - - - - - - - - -

Laurel Swift, a fine dance leader, morris dancer, fiddler, composer,
and singer is visiting the US from the England, on her way to
Pinewoods dance camp.

We're putting on a private dance this Wednesday
In a traditional English venue, a PUB,
in Shirley Massachusetts,
east of Leominster & Fitchburg, 1/2 hour west of Concord MA, one hour+
east of Greenfield.

Space is LIMITED! Advance reservation required!
RSVP to Judy Erickson at:  judyericks@...  or at 978-425-4877

Dance flyer & info: http://danceflyer.posterous.com/

Laurel Swift:
http://www.myspace.com/laurelswift
http://www.gloworms.org.uk/

English Country & Ceilidh Dance
(and even a few Scottish Country dances)

With Laurel Swift
(on staff for Pinewoods 4th of July and ESS sessions)
 Wednesday July 1, 7:30 to 10:30 pm

Bull Run Restaurant, Rte 2A in Shirley, MA

Music by the
Free-Range English Country Boogie Band

Jim Ialeggio
Susie Petrov
Julie Metcalf
Eric McDonald
Matt Boland
with James Gray from Scotland, Laurel Swift from England

Calling by Laurel Swift and Judy Erickson

Come dance in a beautiful old inn, with a bar in the corner (yes! In
the room!), get in the spirit of camp, or summer, or whatever!

Beer, snacks, great live music, fun dancing, relaxed socializing!!

Admission:
$12 for adults, $7 for students and impecunious younger persons.
Under 21 welcome.

PLEASE RSVP to Judy Erickson at:  judyericks@...  or at 978-425-4877

PS, The Bull Run is a full restaurant, so consider dinner there before
the dance.  Also check out their performance series: Boogaloo Swamis,
Tom Rush, etc.

Thanks to all you first responders!  I have found housing and
transportation for Erik and Caroline.

He's a great caller, so make sure you get to that dance.

Lisa

I'm looking for 2 nights of local housing for caller Erik Weberg and
his wife Caroline.  They are coming in from Portland, Oregon on
Thursday, Aug 6, and Erik will be calling the contra dance that
night.  They then have a day of sight seeing on Friday before heading
down to Pinewoods for English & American Week on Saturday.

What I'm looking for:
-Preferably housing close to the T or public transportation.  They
will get themselves from the airport to your house (unless someone
volunteers to pick them up).
-Transportation to and from the dance that night; we might be able to
arrange something with someone else if the hosts can't do this.
-Room with a double/queen bed and friendly hosts!

Please reply to me personally and not to the list.

Thanks,

Lisa Greenleaf

A Second Saturday Contra Dance
at the Concord Scout House
June 13, 2009, 8 - 11pm

Chris Weiler, calling, with
- Eric Eid-Reiner (piano),
- Brendan Carey Block (fiddle)
- Zoe Darrow (fiddle)

A great bunch of musicians, you'll be seeing more of!

Admission:
$10 General admission
$ 6 Young people 21 and under
$ 8 Country Dance Society, Boston Centre members

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord MA

Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=92321918516

Performer web pages:

Chris Weiler: http://www.chrisweiler.ws/
Eric Eid-Reiner (piano):  http://www.ericeid-reiner.com/
Brendan Carey Block (fiddle):  http://www.brendancareyblock.com/
Zoe Darrow (fiddle): http://www.zoedarrow.com/

A production of the
New England Dance Committee of
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre

How to become a member:
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

Hello Dancers-

The first Friday Challenging Contra series is on hiatus for the
summer.  We'll be back in October with another great season of
exciting dances and music at the Scout House, so stay tuned.

Lisa Greenleaf

There's no 5th Saturday Contra Dance tonight at the Scout House.

~Mark Jones
cell 857-499-8907

You're invited to a
Second Saturday Contra Dance,
at the Concord Scout House
May 9, 2009, 8–11pm

Chris Weiler, calling, with
Nor'easter:
- Cedar Stanisreet - fiddle
- Max Newman - mandolin & guitar
- Julie Vallimont - piano & accordion

Flyer: http://www.cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday5_9.pdf

Admission:
$6 Young people 21 and under
$10 General admission
$ 8 Country Dance Society, Boston Centre members

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord MA 01742

Links:
How to become a member of CDS Boston:
http://www.cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

Chris Weiler: http://www.chrisweiler.ws/
Nor'easter:  http://www.myspace.com/noreastercontra
Cedar Stanistreet:   http://www.myspace.com/cedarfiddle
Julie Vallimont (via Dandelion Wine):
http://www.myspace.com/dandelionwinecontra

A production of the
New England Dance Committee of
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre
Info: 857-499-8907
<concord.dance@...>

Calendar:
http://www.cds-boston.org/american/

Thanks to all of you who offered caller housing; I really appreciate it!

Lisa

Bob Isaacs is calling this Thursday at the Scout House.  He and his
girlfriend Beth need a place to stay, with a real bed, please.  They
will have driven up from NJ during the day.

Reply to me personally (not to the list) if you can help.

Thanks,

Lisa

May Day, May Day--the last Challenging Contra of the season!

Lisa Greenleaf calling intriguing contras with gotta dance music by
Les Z Boys (Peter Barnes, Dave Langford and Peter Siegel).

May 1st at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

More info at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

I hope to see you there~
Lisa

If you didn't fill out an evaluation at Neffa, please do so on line:
http://www.neffa.org/eval.html

It's helpful if you can be specific about day, time and venue, and if
you have any creative ideas, we'd love to hear them.

Thanks,

Lisa  Greenleaf

A Second Saturday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House
Saturday April 11 2009, 8PM - 11PM

"Jump Start" with two callers,
Nell Wright & Chris Lahey sharing the evening

Jump Start:
- Paul Lizotte - fiddle
- Victor Troll - piano
- Gene Albert - bass
with special guest Debbie Knight - fiddle.

Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday4_11.pdf

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=57127066730

Admission:
$10 general admission
$8 for CDS Boston Members
$6 for people 21 and under

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street
Concord MA 01742

Produced by the
New England Dance Committee of the
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre

Snow News & Committee contact: 857-499-8907

Calendar: http://www.cds-boston.org/american

How to become a member of CDS Boston Centre
http://cds-boston.org/membership-form.html

This Friday, April 3, Dan Pearl
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Dan is the king of the mini-medley, and you'll be tapping your
toes to the driving fiddle of Jessie Gagne-Hall with
grooving rhythm by Roger Kahle and Mary Cay Brass.

April 3 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html