Skandia Third Friday Dance, 18 July

See you at the Cedar Valley Grange for an old time Skandia dance, filled with mixers, easy set dances, and a variety of gammaldans, too. Dancing will begin at 8 p.m., with no lesson prior. Music will be provided by the Bellingham band Takk for Dansen, and walk throughs will be led by Bob and Carol Olson. There will be an Allspel at 9:15 for any interested.

Musicians; the Allspel tune list follows. Questions about the Allspel should be directed to Carol Olson at tayolson@earthlink.net. This is a great time to bring a friend and come enjoy an evening of easy and fun Scandinavian dances!

Allspel tune list

1. Julottan
2. Laggar farfars Boda Polska
3. Säbb Anders Rättvik Polska
4. Nylandspojkarnas Polska "Mittemellan"
5. Nylandspojkarnas Polska "Nerifrån"
6. Amerikaturen (pols)
7. Steffaleken (pols)

—Martha Levenson

Third Friday Dance, 15 August

The Third Friday Dance starts at 8 p.m. (no 7:30 p.m. class). Skandia dance instructors will teach in two 15-minute sessions during the evening. Music will be provided by Northwest Pelimannit, playing their eclectic mix of gammaldans tunes from Finland and beyond. Bring a friend and come enjoy some great Scandinavian dance music.

—Dave Mullens

Unless otherwise stated, dances are held at Cedar Valley Grange. Instructional sessions begin at 7:30 pm, with dancing at 8:30. Admission is $7 for Skandia members, $10 for guests.

Check back on the "PARTIES" page for driving directions!