[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras on the River"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/posts/10160208421618964/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/permalink/10160107273273964"]
start = "2023-09-29T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-01T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bozzy MaCoo"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Susan Petrick"]
price = "$120-$170"
organisation = "Eugene Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/springfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-10-27/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-03/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-17/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-24/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5224", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-01/"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Mark Douglass"]
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5225", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fred Nussbaum, George Penk, Laura Kuhlman, Heather Pinney"]
callers = ["Nan Evans"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-15/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5227", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Erica Liebert, Lori Schafer, Meg Tapley, Sue Songer"]
callers = ["Erik Weberg"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5387", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-23/"]
start = "2023-12-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bandwidth"]
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5228", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-29/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laura Kuhlman, Bill Pfender, Jon Neff, Carl Thor"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5388", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2023-12-30/"]
start = "2023-12-30T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-31T00:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet", "Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak, Sue Songer"]
callers = ["Rich Goss", "Tom Wimmer"]
price = "$15-$35"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5449", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-05/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5500", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5429", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chicken Feathers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5501", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-19/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5502", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5430", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwest Stomp"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5503", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-02-02/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5504", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fine Companions"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5431", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Campaign for Reel Time"]
callers = ["William Watson"]
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Corvallis Contra Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/"]
start_date = "2024-02-16"
end_date = "2024-02-18"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Corvallis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Riptide", "The Fiddle Hellions"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr", "Julian Blechner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5505", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5506", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5432", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5507", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-03-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1827790280976207/"]
start = "2024-03-07T18:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-07T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Megaband Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance. Music by the 75-member Portland Megaband directed by Sue Songer. Three local callers—Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson (nongendered terms). 
The event will be in the beautiful Smith Memorial Ballroom at Portland State University. Start time is 7:15 with a newcomers’ session at 6:45. 
Advance admission is strongly encouraged—we sometimes sell out. This dance is a benefit for Portland Country Dance Community. 
$25 requested; sliding scale $15 – $40."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5433", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-megaband-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:45:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Portland Megaband"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas", "Rich Goss", "William Watson"]
price = "$15-$40"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Portland Roadhouse"
details = """
A Northwest Contradance Showcase. Five all-volunteer bands and callers to benefit Northwest Folklife.  
$10 to $25, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://portlandroadhouse.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-portland-roadhouse/"]
start = "2024-03-10T12:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Milwaukie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Riffraff", "Coriolis", "Blue Star", "Hummingbird", "The Euphemists"]
callers = ["Eric Curl", "Koren Wake", "Lindsey Dono", "Jesse Partridge", "Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "The Portland Roadhouse"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-11T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5509", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-18T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5510", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5434", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-25T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5511", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-03-30/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-04-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/774053371315071/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-04T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5512", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5436", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet"]
callers = ["Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5514", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-22T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Raindance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5515", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-29T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday Ball"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-06T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-20T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-03T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-10T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-17T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras Dance Camp"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"]
start_date = "2024-09-27"
end_date = "2024-09-29"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Contra Sutra"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Laurel Thomas"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"