REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

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Regular Monthly Dances & Events

First Thursday

Dover, NH Contradance with Lamprey River Band (Peter Yarensky, Sarah Mason, Burt Feintuch, Steve Panish, Sarah Hydorn, Bill Zecker), calling by Peter Yarensky and Sarah Mason. Contras & squares at City Hall. Guest callers and musicians welcome. 8-10:40 p.m. $7/5 students. Info: 603-664-2513 or peter.yarensky(at)unh.edu or http://nhcountrydance.com

First Friday

Belfast Community Dance with an open All-Comers Band and Chrissy Fowler calling. Community Dance, Tasty Treat Potluck break and Contradance with various Featured Bands and Callers. At the American Legion Hall, 143 Church St. in Belfast. Everybody is welcome, come with or without partner. Community dance at 6:30 p.m. $2/1children. Info: 338-0979 or belfastflyingshoes(at)gmail.com or www.belfastflyingshoes.org/

Belfast Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Contra dances at the American Legion Hall, 143 High St.(entrance on Church St.) in Belfast with a community dance, potluck snack break, and contra dance; the Belfast Flying Shoes dance series. Everybody is welcome, come with or without partner. Community dance at 6:30 p.m. $2/1children. Contras at 8 p.m. $8, $6 teens and those at community dance. Info: 338-0979 or belfastflyingshoes(at)gmail.com or www.belfastflyingshoes.org/

First Saturday

Bar Harbor Contradance with Big Moose and Guest Callers. Contra dances at the Gates Auditorium on the COA campus. Everyone is welcome and the dances will be taught. Beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-11 p.m. $6, COA students free. Info: 288-5620.

Falmouth Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Rd. next to the Town Office. 7:15-7:45 p.m. dance instruction, 8-midnight contras and more. Dessert potluck and door prizes during the break. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. $10/7 students under 21, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free. Info: Barry, (207)582-6378, bajmagda(at)Juno.com. Day of dance phone: (207)756-2201

First Sunday

Portland Sacred Harp Singing. First Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. at the New Church at 302 Stevens Street. This is not a performance -- everyone is welcome to participate. This four-part singing tradition, also known as Shape Note Singing, originated in New England during the 19th century. Interesting, strong and soulful, Sacred Harp Singing is enjoying a revival nationwide. Contact Chris Holley 207-677-6437 for more info.

Portland International Folk Dance. 7 - 9ish pm. Portland New Church (formerly Swedenborgian), 302 Stevens Ave, Info: 856-6415, 776-5351, mbdavidson@gmail.com, or 318-7108, ghenn@maine.rr.com.

Second Sunday

Thomaston International Folk Dance. (Seasonal, call to confirm) 2nd and 4th Sunday 4-6pm, at Watts Hall in Thomaston, Contact Susan 542-2283.

Second Monday

Belfast Shape Note Singing First Church Parish Hall, first floor Fellowship Room, entrance on Spring Street. Singing 7-9 pm. Energetic a cappella community singing originating in the Colonial era -- tunes still being written today. All are welcome, especially newcomers . Books available for loan and purchase. Info: Sumner, 338-1265 or Bobbie, 342-2324

Second Wednesday

Thorndike English Country Dancing - music by Elaine Malkin & Gail Lipfert, dancing led by Nancy Rosalie and John McIntire Harvest Moon Grange hall on Rt.139 in the village. Everybody is welcome. All dances taught. 7-9:30 p.m. Suggested donation $5. Info: 568-7597

Second Friday

Lewiston(When Bates College in session) Contradance with various bands and callers. Contradancing at Chase Hall, Campus Avenue on the Bates College campus. Everyone is welcome. Most dances taught. 8-11:30 p.m. $6 admission. Info: 952-913-0204, freewillfolk@gmail.com. Held intermittently, be sure and call to confirm.

Second Saturday

Farmington Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Summer: Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43, Winter: Fairbanks School, Route 4. All dances taught. Family dance with open band 6:30 - 7:30, $2/$1, contradance 8-10:30 PM. $6 or $15 family max(includes family dance. Info: 491-9928 or dance(at)starleft.org or www.starleft.org

North Yarmouth Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Contras and more at Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. Most dances taught. Bring clean shoes for dancing! Potluck supper starts at 7:30 p.m. Dancing at 8:30 p.m. $10/7. Presented by North Atlantic Arts Alliance. Info: 233-4325 or fiddle103@yahoo.com

Orono Contradance with Marsh Island Band and Phil Locke calling At the Orono Community Center. All dances taught. Beginners coached at 7:30 p.m. Dance held September to May. Everybody welcome to participate! Dancing at 8 p.m. $7. For info marshislandband@gmail.com or call 884 8663.

Winter Harbor(June until November) Contradance with Sheep Island Rovers and Jon Archer calling. An evening of mostly contra dances but few polkas, schottiches, waltzes and other unusual couple dances,at the beautiful historic Hammond hall. 7:30 pm in downtown Winter Harbor (just past the only Bank, on the left). No partners neccessary, all dances are taught. $5 admission. If your coming from a long way bring a sleeping bag and stay the night at our place and see the park on Sunday. Contact Jon Archer at 461-6631 or Carl at 422-9014

Third Friday

Bath Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers Bath Dance Works, 72 Front Street, Third Floor, Bath ME. Family Dance 6:30-8 p.m. Contradance 8-11 p.m. $3/$12 family max for Family Dance. $9/$22 for Contradance. FMI: Call Matt at 729-4718. Not held in summer. Be sure to call and confirm.

Bangor Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Penobscot Contradancers' Dance Series at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. with a beginner's session at 7:30. All dances are taught. No experience or partner needed! Admisson $7 per person, $18 for family of three or more. . Sponsored by Penobscot Contradancers/UU Society of Bangor. FMI: 866-4737, 941-9727, or bangorcontra(at)gmail.com.

Third Saturday

Bowdoinham Scrod Pudding with Bill Olson calling. Lively contradancing at the Town Hall! All dances taught. Beginners session at 7:30, dancing 8 -11 p.m. $8/equal barter. Info: 666-3090, 666-3709

Trenton Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers Contras at Trenton Grange Hall, junction of Rtes. 230 and 3 just south of Hancock County Airport in Trenton. All dances taught, beginners welcome. No partner necessary. 8:00 p.m. $6. Info: Gary, 460-1463 or Malcolm, 667-0040

Third Sunday

Pownal International Folk Dance. Town Hall, 7 - 9ish pm. at the Town Hall, (Mallett Hall on Rt. 9 just north of blinking light at Elmwood Rd.) Enjoy traditional music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, France, Greece, and around the world. Mixed level dances will be taught from 7 to 8 pm. followed by requests. $5, (children $3). Beginners welcome. Info: 688-2293, 774-9378, mwendt(at)maine.rr.com or relki3)at)yahoo.com

Fourth Friday

Whitefield Various Featured Bands and callers. Contras and more at St. Denis Parish Hall, Rt.126. 8:00 P.M. $8. Presented by Shoestring Dance. Info: 549-3820

Fourth Saturday

Portland Contradance with Soupbone, various featured callers. All dances taught. No experience or partner necessary! Bring clean shoes for dancing. $7/$4 children/under 5 free. At Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street Portland. FMI: info@mayostreetarts.org.

Rockport Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Simonton Corner Hall, corner of Park and Main streets. All dances taught. Everybody invited. No partner necessary. Don't forget to bring your drinking water. 7 pm. Only $8, $20 max families, that’s all! Info: 832-5584, writer@midcoast.com.

Fourth Sunday

Thomaston International Folk Dance. (Seasonal, call to confirm) 2nd and 4th Sunday 4-6pm, at Watts Hall in Thomaston, Contact Susan 542-2283.

Fifth Friday

Bangor Contradance with Various Featured Bands and Callers. Penobscot Contradancers' Dance Series at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. with a beginner's session at 7:30. All dances are taught. No experience or partner needed! Admisson $7 per person, $18 for family of three or more. Sponsored by Penobscot Contradancers/UU Society of Bangor. FMI: 866-4737, 941-9727, or bangorcontra(at)gmail.com.

Fifth Saturday

Norway Contradance with Various Featured Bands and callers. Norway Grange, Whitman St. Norway. 7 PM. FMI: 207.739.2124 www.wfltmaine.org.

Vassalboro Contradance with Various Featured Bands and callers. Vassalboro Grange in East Vassalboro. Community dance (beginners) 7 pm. Main dance at 8. (Snacks and Drinks always welcome). $8 Adult and $20 family max (2 adult/2kids). Contact Information 923-4216.

Weekly Dances & Events

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Sunday

Kennebunkport Scottish Country Dancing, Community House 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Morven Troost, 967-3813

Monday

Belfast Scottish Country Dance Classes American Legion Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $3. Info: David Thompson 469-3293

Eastport Balkan Choir Every Monday night 6:30 to 8:30 at 18 Shackford St. Singers and visitors welcome. Info: Balkanistas.org

Wednesday

Kittery International Folk Dancing,The Dance Hall (formerly the Kittery Grange Hall), 7 Walker Street. 7:30 - 10 or so. Teaching followed by open dancing. Donations accepted. For info contact Richard or Auggie, 207-439-8970.

Thursday

Topsham Scottish Country Dancing, Grange Hall in Topsham. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: Patti, 833-2329.

Friday

Greenland NH Scottish Country Dancing, at Greenland Parish Hall. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Laurie, 603-773-9795

Saturday

Portland Maine Ballroom Dance. 614 Congress Street, Portland 8:00-12:00pm, $7. FMI 773-0002 or email info(at) maineballroomdancing.com