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NEVADA, January 4, 5, 6, 7, 2009

Holiday Hop
January 4, 5, 6, 7, 2009
(Sunday to Wednesday)
Riverside Resort & Casino - Laughlin, Nevada
Plus Dancing with Advanced Sessions
KEN BOWER, MARSHALL FLIPPO
JERRY HAAG & GARY SHOEMAKE
Gene & Linda Krueger
Cueing Phase II thru IV rounds
$183.00 per person (double occupancy)INCLUDES:
3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners
After party snacks
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 25 SQUARES
For info: Dee Bower 760-200-1031
Email: kndbower@verizon.net

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SOUTH CAROLINA, January 8-10, 2009

31th ANNUAL WHALE OF A DANCE
January 8-9-10, 2009
Callers: Tony Oxendine, Jimmy Roberson, Jerry Biggerstaff
Cuers: The Whetsells
"Early Bird Special" on Thursday
Plus-Plus DBD-Advance Square Dancing
Phases I - VI Round Dancing
Dance - Eat - Sleep All Under One Roof
Sands Resort Ocean Dunes Hotel
201 74th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Package only: $225.00 per couple (Friday & Saturday
Package only: $280.00 per couple (Thursday - Saturday)
Price includes all tax, lodging and dance sessions.
Contact: Whale of a Dance
1100 E. Morehead St, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28204
803-840-0746 or 704-377-5554
Email tony@tonyoxendine.com
Flyer on web site: http://www.acsquaredance.com/html/whaleofadance.html

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TEXAS, January 9-10-11, 2009

Texas State Federation of Square & Round Dancers
NOMINATING MEETING & DANCE
Hosted by
South Texas Square and Round Dance Association
January 9-10-11, 2009
Johnston Suppy Bldg
8501 South Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX
Friday, January 9, 2009
Hospitality 3-5 pm, Red Roof Inn
Pre-Rounds 7-pm, Squares 7:30-pm
Caller: Jerry Rash
Cuer: Marilyn Waguespack.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Coffe & Business Meeting 8:30-am
Pre-Rounds 7-pm, Squares 7:30-pm
Caller: Fred Goynes
Cuer: Marilyn Waguespack
Sunday January 11, 2009
Devotional 8:30-am, Red Roof Inn
For info on happenings, lodging, RV camping
Contact: Don Wagenaar 361-548-7623
Email: tekimoore@netscape.com
Or: Wayne & Linda Spiller 361-575-2665
Email: wayandlinspiller@att.net

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LOUISANA, January 16-17, 2009

JANUARY JEWEL
A "GEM OF A WEEKEND" FOR NEW AND
NOT-SO-NEW FUN-LOVING ROUND DANCERS
January 16-17, 2009
Christ United Methodist Church (Activity Building)
1204 Crabapple Drive
Shreveport, LA
Phase II-III-IV.
Featured Instructors: Adrienne & Larry Nelson (IA & TX).
Motel info will be sent with dance registration confirmation.
REGISTRATIONS
Total Package $70.00
Sat. Workshops & Dance $60.00
Sat. Night only $40.00
Register by Nov 30 and get $10 off per couple
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY
No refunds after January 1, 2009
May be rolled over to 2010 only
Send check, pay to: "January Jewel", to:
Richard & Dot Gust
2102 Chase Crossing, Shreveport, LA 71118
Email: richardgust1@yahoo.com
Sponsored by: Bill & Martha Buck 318-869-1879
Email: mbuck57@comcast.net

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CALIFORNIA, January 16, 17, 18, 2009

29th Annual Winter Festival
January 16, 17, & 18, 2009
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
King City, California
Callers: Jerry Story, Bob Baier and Tony Oxendine
Cuers: Sharon & Casey Parker
******Special Guests******
Tim Crawford*Steve Edlund*Marlene & Leo Humphreys, Rounds
Guy Carnes, After Party
Plus & Advanced Dancing w/C-1 sessions
$38 per person/complete dance package only
For more information contact:
Bob Baier 281-933-0088
Email: bobbaier454@aol.com
Flyer on web site: www.winterfestsqd.com

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Florida, January 22-24, 2009

Grand Square Inc.Proudly Invites you Too...
Florida Winter Festival
January 22-24, 2009
Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime Street. Lakeland, Florida
Callers:
Jerry Story, Jerry Haag, John Saunders
Tony Oxendine, Tim Crawford,
Dee Dee Dougherty, Bill Harrison
Cuers:
Jimmy & Carol Griffin, Bill & Martha Buck,
Jerry & Barbara Pierce
Dance Level: 
Plus, Plus DBD, Advanced, C1 Square Dancing;
Phases II-IV Round Dancing
A weekend full of great dancing, good fellowship,
and lots of vendors!
Click Flyer for information.
For information, please contact:
John & Linda Saunders 386-428-1496
Email: johnnysa@aol.com

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LOUISANA, January 30-31, 2009

LOTTIE'S LOUISIANA HOEDOWN
7th Annual Square and Round Dance Weekend
RUSTON CIVIC CENTER
401 North Trenton Street
Ruston, Louisiana
(in north central Louisiana)
Mainstream w/Announced Plus
Friday & Saturday, January 30-31, 2009
JERRY STORY (North Carolina) Caller
LOTTIE AINSWORTH (Louisiana) Caller
SONNY & CHARLOTTE EZELLE (Texas) Cuer
ER each night at 7:30-pm, Squares with Rounds at 8-pm
Squares and Rounds workshops on Saturday
Registration $25 per person - ($30 at the door)
Limited Admission - No split sessions
$5 cancellation fee - No cancellation after January 1, 2009
For more info contact: LOTTIE AINSWORTH
1475 Okaloosa Road, Eros, LA 71238
Phone: (318) 249-4157
E-Mail: lotTNray@centurytel.net

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TEXAS, January 31, 2009

WINTERFEST 2009
Hosted by Permian Basin Square and Round Dance Association
January 31, 2009
M-Squarena, Midland, TX
Caller: Art Tangen
Cuer: Marilyn & Jerral Waguespack
1-2:30 pm Round Funshop
2:30-3:30 pm Plus Funshop
3:30-4:30 pm "A" Funshop
6:30-7:15 PBSRDA Meeting
7:15-8:00 pm Request Rounds
8:00--10:30 pm Squares
For directions, lodging and registration info:
Check PBSRDA website http://www.pbsrda.com
For more info contact: Lynn & Dionicia Myers 432-697-6416

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TEXAS, February 7, 2009

HANGER SQUARES ANNIVERSARY DANCE
February 7, 2009
Jones Hanger
Buckingham Drive
Friendswood, TX
Caller: Pat Barbour
Cuers: Marilyn & Jerald Waguespack
ER 7-pm. Dance 7:30-10:00-pm
For info contact: Maddie Lauderdale
Email: wilmad22@aol.com

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OKLAHOMA, February 21-22, 2009

21th Annual VENTURE PLUS WEEKEND
February 21-22, 2008
Lake Murray Lodge
Ardmore Oklahoma
Charles Quisenberry, Nelson Watkins
Charles & Tanya Crocket
Saturday, Feb 21th: 1:00-pm Round Workshop
2:30-pm Squares Workshop
7-pm Early Rounds with GM 7:30-pm
After party at 10:30-pm
Sunday, Feb 22th: 10-am-Noon Farewell Dance
$25.00 per couple. Limited to 16 squares
Send check to: Charles Quisenberry
3232 San Jacinto, Dallas, TX 75204
Make room reservations with
Lake Murray Lodge 1-800-654-8240
(Tell them you are Venture Sq Dancer)
Contact Charles Quisenberry email: QUIZQ@aol.com

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TEXAS, February 27, 28, & March 1, 2009
NOTICE----Date change

26th Annual TEXAS STAMPEDE
February 27, 28, & March 1, 2009
Tony Oxendine, Jerry Story, Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle
PLUS DANCING AT ITS BEST
"Castle View Ballroom" (12th Floor)
Sterling Hotel, 1055 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247.
Hotel Reservation--214-634-8550.
Specify Texas Stampede for $69 room rate
And must be made before Feb 15, 2009.
Weekend Dance Package-$40 per person with Hotel stay.
More for Non-Hotel'ers and at the door.
Limited Squares & nearly sold out now.
Send names, address, phone and checks payable to:
TEXAS STAMPEDE
Jeff & Denise Gulde
1509 South Fannin, Amarillo, TX 79102
806-374-8118
E-Mail: texgulde@hotmail.com
Flyer on web site: http://www.acsquaredance.com/html/stampede.html

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TEXAS, March 6-7-8, 2009

Texas State Federation of Square & Round Dancers
48th ANNUAL CONCLAVE & DANCE
Hosted by
Lubbock Area Square & Round Dance Federation
March 6-7-8, 2009
Lubbock Federation Dance Center
2305 120th Street, Lubbock TX
West Texas Callers & Teachers Assoc.
Hospitality, Dancing, After Parties, Meetings & Devotional
For Info on happenings, lodging, RV camping
Contact: Loyd & Mary Cowan 806-799-1324
Email: loydcowan@msn.com

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TEXAS, March 13-14-15, 2009

SAUSAGE CITY DANCE CONVENTION
33st Annual Plus Level Dance
March 13-14-15, 2009
New Braunfels Civic Center, New Braunfels, TX.
Callers: Wayne Baldwin-Tom Roper-Lem Gravelle
Cuers: Jerry & Lucy Pate
$30/person advance registraion please
For schedule, motels, RV's & registration, contact:
Wayne Baldwin, 981 Timber Lane-FVW, McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-2174   Email   baldwin@flash.net
Click   HERE   for printable flyer

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TEXAS, March 14, 2009

24kt GOLDEN TRIANGLE SPRING JUBILEE
The Boys' are coming to Beaumont
March 14, 2009
St. Anne's Catholic School Cafeteria
2715 Calder St. Beaumont, TX
Callers: Texas Po'Boys
Jay Flowers---Stu Ringer
K. O. Jeans---Pat Kotal
Cuer: Gloria Jackson
Early Rounds--7-7:30 pm
Squares w/2 Rounds 7:30-10:00 pm
$7.00 per person
Additions info: 409-755-7824

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TEXAS, March 19-21, 2009

35th Annual TASSD Round up
STAMPEDE to WAXAHACHIE
March 19-21, 2009
Waxahachie Civic Center
2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie, TX
Callers: Tim Tyl & Jerry Dews
Cuers: Mark & Pam Prow
Thursday March 19,. 2009
Trail-In Dance with Mike, Dee & Drew Bramlett
and Christine & Theron Hixson
For Info, Flyer, Registration, go to
Website: http://www.tassd.org
For info contact: Danny Kingsley 806-799-0963
Email: daddydan40@swbell.net

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OKLAHOMA, March 20-21-22, 2009

28TH ANNUAL
GOOSE GANG WEEKEND
March 20-21-22, 2009
Lake Murray Lodge, Ardmore, OK
Callers: Wayne Baldwin-Rick Smith
Cuers: Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle
$45/couple for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$40/couple for Saturday & Sunday
Lodge reservations call: 800-257-0322 (mention SD weekend)
For dance schedule & registration, contact:
Rick Smith, 3137 A Sappington Pl, Fort Worth, TX 76116
817-732-6233   Email   rick18451@juno.com
Click   HERE   for printable flyer

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TEXAS, March 21, 2009

BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL
Hosted by Circle Squares of Bryan-College Station
March 21, 2009
Historic LaBahia Hall
Caller/Cuer: Jerry Jestin
3-4 pm Square Dance Fun Work Shop
4-5 pm SHSRDA Quarterly Meeting
5:30-6:30 pm THE FISH ARE BACK! Fish Fry with Fixin's
7-7:30 pm Early Rounds
7:30-10 pm Mainstream w/announced Plus (1 Rd between tips)
For directions, lodging and registration info: Click here to view flyer
For more info contact: Harold & Lanette Fuller 979-865-8203
Email: fuller.harold@sbcglobal.net
Web site http://www.geocities.com/shsrda/

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TEXAS, MARCH 26, 27, 28,, 2009

EAST TEXAS SQUARE & ROUND DANCE
ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL
March 26, 27 & 28, 2009
SPRINGTIME IN TEXAS
Mineola Civic Center
1150 N. Newsom St.
Mineola, TX
Thursday, March 26, 2009
7:30-pm Squares, Trail In Dance
Callers: Tim Tyl & Bud Harris
Friday, March 27, 2009
7:30-pm Square & Rounds
East Texas Association Callers & Cuers
Saturday, March 28, 2009
7:00-pm Early Rounds
7:45-pm Grand March & Opening Ceremonies
8:00-10:00-pm Squares
(Mainstream and Plus w/rounds between tips)
Mike Bramlett & Family (D' & Drew)
Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Saturday Afternoon schedule TBA
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Headquarters Hotel:
Best Western Mineola Inn, 100 Debby Ln
Mineola, TX 75773, (903-569-5331)
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LaQuinta Inn, 204 Centennial Blvd.
Lindale, TX. (903-882-1600)
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Camping Information:
Civic Center, 1150 N. Newsom St
Mineola, TX 75773 (903-569-6115)
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Ask for SD room and discount
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Information contact: Terry & Harriet Parker
903-675-2559
E-mail: haparker@suddenlink.net

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ALABAMA, March 27-28, 2009

MAD TEA PARTY
56th Annual Alabama Jubilee
March 27-28, 2009
BSDA Friendship Hall
1020 Old Walker Chapel Road
Fultondale, AL 35068.
Caller: Lottie Ainsworth (LA)
Cuers: David & Linda Holladay (AL)
For info contact: XXXXXXXXXX
Email: squaredance@bellsouth.net

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TEXAS, April 3, 4, 5, 2009

9th Annual-Swing into Spring
"PLUS WEEKEND"
April 3, 4, 5, 2009
Log Cabin Swingers presents
JERRY STORY & SONNY EZELLE
Promenade Hall, Hwy 274, Tool, TX
For info on registration, housing, RV hook-ups,
schedule, etc. view website below or contact:
Ronnie & Velma Himes 903-887-2691 Email: velron@msn.com
Joyce Sellers 214-543-0834 Email: dsel0828@aol.com
Check website at:
http://www.logcabinsquaredanceclub.com

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TEXAS, April 3, 4 & 5, 2009

AUSTIN EAGLES ROCKPORT FUNFEST #2
++++ ALL PLUS WEEKEND ++++
April 3, 4 & 5, 2009
Callers: Gary Bible and Brad Caldwell
Fred Goynes and Chet Miles
Cuers: Jerry & Lucy Pate
Paws & Taws Convention Center
402 N. Fulton Beach. Fulton, Texas
$30 per person fee:
Info contact: Gary & Linda Bible 512-548-6194
Email: glbible@austin.rr.com
Or Paula Ferguson 512-931-2039 LoneStarLady4@yahoo.com
Limited to 25 Squares

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FLORIDA, April 17th & 18th, 2009

18th Annual Spring Fling
April 17th & 18th, 2009
Squares with
Larry Belcher & Willis Simmons both of AL
Rounds with
John Willford of AL
Ragon Square Dance Hall
2600 Stratford Rd. Pensacola, Florida
Weekend Dance Package $20.00 per person
One Night, (Fri. or Sat.) $10.00 per person.
For info contact:
Larry Belcher 334-215-8591
Email: larry.belcher@charter.net

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FLORIDA, April 17, 18, 19, 2009

Central & Northeast Florida
Square & Round Dance Associations
Presents
Third Annual Party Weekend
April 17, 18 & 19, 2009
Deerhaven Retreat & Conference Center
47924 NFS 540-2.
Paisley, Florida 32767
This weekend will support the
55th and 56th Florida State Conventions
A fun weekend with games, prizes and,
Of course, square & round dancing
For info and registration, contact:
Randy & Carol Poole, email: carpoole@earthlink.net
Check website at:
http://www.floridasquaredance.com/central/convention/deerhaven.html

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COSTA RICA, April 21 thru 28, 2009

Beautiful and Exotic COSTA RICA
April 21 - 28, 2009
8 Days & 7 nights
5 Star Radisson Europa (1 night)
Barcelo Playa Tambor (6 nights)
Costa Rica
Ken Bower--Gary Shoemake--Wade Driver
$1199.00 per person 100% all inclusive
Package begins and ends at the San Jose, Costa Rica Airport
For flight assistance and information
Contact: Joan Borreli--717-798-8317
Registration info contact: Dee Bower--760-200-1031
Email: kndbower@verizon.net

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NEW MEXICO, April 30, May 1-3 2009

29th ANNUAL DUKE CITY SINGLES
SPRING FLING
May 1, 2, 3, 2009
Albuquerque Square Dance Center
4915 Hawkins NE, Albuquerque, NM
Richard Lane & Tim Tyl
Cuers: Bob & Sally Nolen
Thursday April 30,. 2009
Trail-In Dance with Richard Lane
For info, go to
Website: http://www.dukecitysingles.com/
For info contact: Gerry Dunbar 505-839-4962
Email: dukedancer123@msn.com

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TEXAS, May 1-2-3, 2009

4nd Annual SPRINGTIME SWINGTIME Weekkend
May 1-2-3, 2009
Swingtime Center
5100 SE Loop 820 @ Anglin, Ft. Worth, TX
All profits go to Swingtime Center operating fund
Callers: Ken Bower -- Marshall Flippo
Cuer: Bill & Martha Buck.
Special DIE-HARD session at 11:05 pm Friday night
With Guest Callers & Cuers
This is ADVANCE REGISTRATION only
$70.00 per couple for all the dances
For Lodging and Registration information
Contact: Melton Luttrell,
435 Horseshoe Trail West, Aledo TX 76008
817-244-7928 or 817-244-0892
View flyer at:
http://www.acsquaredance.com/html/swingtime.html

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TEXAS, May 1-2, 2009

ASRDA Mid-Tex Festival presents
"The Best Little Barn Dance in Texas!"
May 1-2, 2009
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
8134 Mesa Dr, Austin Texas
Caller; Mike Bramlett
Cuers: Kay & Joy Read
For info contact Festival Chairman:
Howard Stier 512-762-9133
Email: hs4bernie@aol.com
Or: James Pender 512-921-1191
Email: james@pender.com
Click here for a list of motels in the area.
View flyer at:
http://www.asrda.org/files/file/flyer09.pdf

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NORTH CAROLINA, May 3-7, 2009

Maggie Valley Square Dance Special Week
May 3rd thru May 7th, 2009
Jerry Story & Tony Oxendine
Special Square Dance Week
"Plus" Dancing Schedule
Dancing begins Sunday night May 3rd at 7:30PM
Dancing everyday at 10:00AM and 7:30PM
Farewell Dance Thursday night May 7th, 7:30PM
(NO SPLIT SESSIONS * Dance Package ONLY)
$60.00 per person
(This is the ONLY "Dance Only" week available!)
Pride RV Resort, 4394 Jonathan Creek Road
Waynesville, North Carolina
( I-40 Exit 20 Maggie Valley and Ghost Town )
For more info contact Linda or Kristy 828-926-1645
or E-mail squaredance@pridervresort.com
Website www.pridervresort.com

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TEXAS, May 15 - 16, 2009

HILL COUNTRY HAPPENIN'
May 15 & 16, 2009
Jerry Story, Johnny Preston, Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle
Turner Hall Club, 103 W. Travis, Fredericksburg, TX
Advance registration--$30.00 per person
More at the door
Contact: Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle 903-734-7481
Email: Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle sacaezelle@hotmail.com
View flyer at:
http://www.acsquaredance.com/html/hill_country.html

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MISSOURI, May 22, 23, & 24, 2009

Branson Blowout
Branson, Missouri
Beautiful Windmill Inn & Resort
May 22, 23, & 24, 2009
Callers: Ken Bower, Gary Shoemake,
Jerry Haag & Marshall Flippo
Cuers: Adrienne & Larry Nelson
Plus Weekend includes Advance Dance Sessions!
Package Includes: 3 Days Dancing
( Friday night, Saturday a.m. & p.m., Sunday until 10:00 a.m.)
Lodging ( Friday & Saturday Nights )
2 Breakfast ( Saturday & Sunday )
1 Evening Dinner ( Saturday ).
ALL THIS FOR ONLY $155 per person plus state tax
Don't hesitate...LIMITED space available!
Send $50 per couple deposit (Pay to: Branson Blowout)
MAIL DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION TO:
BRANSON BLOWOUT 2009
1060 ALPINE DRIVE, SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876.
For more info call: 865-453-9382
(if during winter months, call 480-380-5380 )
E-mail: gshoemake@att.net
View flyer at http://www.acsquaredance.com/html/branson_blowout.html

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FLORIDA, May 22, 23 & 24, 2009

Central Florida
Square & Round Dance Association
Presents
55th Florida State
Square & Round Dance Convention
May 22, 23, & 24, 2009
“Rock & Roll Time in ‘09”
The Lakeland Center, Lakeland, Florida
Registration fee
$27.00 per person in advance
$30.00 per person at the door
For info and registration, contact:
Randy & Carol Poole, email: carpoole@earthlink.net
Check website at:
http://www.floridasquaredance.com/convention/index.html

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NEW MEXICO, June 4, 5, 6, 2009

SUMMER SOUNDS RE-UNITED
Historic Red River Community House
Red River, New Mexico
June 4, 5, 6, 2009
Callers: Ken Bower, Gary Shoemake,
Cuers: Bob & Sally Nolen
Daily Schedule
Workshops:
10:00 AM Round (Starts Thurs.)
1:30 PM Plus Squares-Workshop/Dance
3:30-4 PM Advanced Squares
DANCES EACH EVENING 7:30 PM
Registration: $40 per person
(Checks 'Pay to': Summer Sounds Weekend)
Mail to" Dee Bower
78205 Clover Ridge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
For info: Dee Bower 760-200-1031
Email: kndbower@verizon.net
Visit Red River Community House website at:
http://www.redrivercommunityhouse.org/

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NORTH CAROLINA, June 7-11, 2009

Maggie Valley Square Dance Vacations presents
"Plus" Squares & Round Dancing
June 7 thru 11, 2009
Jimmy Roberson, Jim & Priscilla Adcock, Jerry Story
Pride RV Resort. 4394 Jonathan Creek Road.
Waynesville, North Carolina 28785
(I-40 Exit 20 Maggie Valley and Ghost Town)
1-800-926-8191 (Ask for Linda)
Email: squaredance@pridervresort.com
Prices are per couple and include lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, after party snacks and dancing morning and night. (Tuesday nights are off for you to explore the area or you may attend our open mainstream dance.) Casual dress. Air Conditioned!! New Hall with Wood Floor!! Enjoy Mini Golf • Heated Pool and Hot Tub • Fishing • Wireless Internet Picnics Along Jonathan Creek • Horseshoes • Hillbilly Golf • Holy Board and much more!
Check in Sunday at 2:00 pm and check out Friday at 10:00 am.
RV Package: ..........$495.00 plus applicable tax
Cabin Rental Package: ..........$695.00 or $745.00 plus applicable tax
Park Model Package: ..........$795.00 or $845.00 plus applicable tax
$50 deposit for RV Packages
$100 deposit for Cabin and Park Model Packages

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COLORADO, June 11-12-13, 2009

54th COLORADO STATE FESTIVAL