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events:
  - name: Contra for a Cause
    details: "Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 \n\nWhat: For a great cause: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities OR EVkids (After covering the cost of holding the dance) & to celebrate the traditions of community dancing! AND you do not even need to know how!\nWho: It is a public and community shindig! All are welcome AND bring a partner as we partner up there and you will find a partner!\nWhy? To have one heck of a good time and support local charities!\nCaller: Tod Whittemore! He has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing. Whether calling a classic square or a modern contra dance, Tod’s goal is to create joy and connection through movement and music.\nLive Music by: Cammy Kaynor & John Hicks! Come and find out how much fun this live music shindig is!!\nAdmission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!\nParking: plenty of well-lighted parking.\nClothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.\nRole Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. Some do with no worries."
    links:
      - "https://www.kofc109.com/contra"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause/"
    start: "2025-06-08T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-08T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: RI
    city: Arlington
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Cammy Kaynor & John Hicks
    callers:
      - Tod Whittemore
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: "Knights of Columbus #109"
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml