Spokane Folklore Society

Letter from the President
We held elections for the Board of Directors in June and you elected the following slate of candidates:
Justin Bell
Juan Cockburn
Tashie Dial
Fred Lear
Pat Marron
David Ostheller
Tighe Stuart
Karen Wilson-Bell

The Board of Directors held their first meeting in July and elected the following officers:
Karen Wilson-Bell, President
Tighe Stuart, Vice President
Juan Cockburn, Secretary
David Ostheller, Treasurer
You will have the opportunity to meet with the board members at our General Meeting on September 29. This is when our budget will be presented for approval by the general membership. Please renew your membership soon.

Life Member Profiles: Eric Johnson
The Folklore Society grew out of a concert production collaboration of Eric Johnson, Paul Kinderman and Steve Simmons in 1976. Eric was one of the five original members of the Spokane Folklore Society. Eric drew up the initial incorporation and IRS non-profit exemption papers in 1977.
Eric’s interest is primarily in folk music, especially Balkan, American and olde English, though he likes most of the folk music of the world (and other kinds as well.) He did his first folk dance in 1977 when SFS brought Sandy Bradley over from Seattle and was at most of the SFS dances from then to the mid-90s, as well as regularly dancing (including square, contra and international) west of the Cascades.
Eric has been a dedicated volunteer in the Folklore Society for all of those years. He has been SFS treasurer on several occasions, worked on SFS mailings for decades as well as newsletter preparation for a while, done sound for most of the life of the SFS, and worked on most of the special events and festivals SFS has done. He also attends Board of Directors meetings and serves as our advisor.
Karen Wilson-Bell, President

Contra Dance and Potluck Picnic and Jam Session
Sat. Aug 7th, 3pm until dark Please bring what you need to have a great time on the Spokane River. Kathy Miles is providing a great setting to enjoy the day, friends and a little music. Volley ball and Boccee Ball will
be available. Also, Kathy's house in right on the Centennial Trail and can be used as a starting point for hikes or bike rides. We may even dance! Please bring your own sunscreen, food, beverages, utensils, lawn chairs and towels and floaties, if you want to swim at your own risk. A regular gas BBQ gill will be available if you want to grill something. NO PETS PLEASE
Directions:
Make your way north to Francis.
Go west until Francis turns into Nine Mile Rd. Go about one mile
Turn left on Seven Mile Rd. Cross Seven Mile bridge and make the first left onto Riverside Park Dr.
Go about a mile and turn left onto Wilbur which turns into Rivermere.
Kathy Miles's house is the second house on the left. It is yellow with a green metal roof.
Contact: Kathy email at kamileslmt@hotmail.com , or Fred at 509-328-4501

Summer Saturday Contra Dance
When? August 14, 7pm – 10 pm. Where? The East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99212. Who? Ray Polhemus calling, Out of the Wood playing. Cost? $8.00 members - $10:00 non-members, children accompanied by an adult are admitted FREE.
No Partner? – No problem. There are many people who would like to dance with you. Beginner?
No problem- Arrive at 6:45 and there are usually free lessons.
Please join us for a contra dance at the East Spokane Grange Saturday, Aug 14th. Come and dance
The dance runs from 7 to 10 PM with a lesson for beginners at 6:45. There will be potluck snacks at the break.

Fall Arts Preview
Labor Day, In Comstock Park has been canceled.

Become a Friend of the Fall Folk Festival / Phone-a-thon
Thanks so much to everyone who has already sent a donation to support the Fall Folk Festival. Donation forms were included
in the last newsletter mailing and we will be organizing a phone-a-thon during mid July. If you have already sent in a donation
we won’t be calling to remind you. Please consider us if your employer has a matching fund donation program. If you
have misplaced your form – one can be printed from the website at www.spokanefolkore.org
Donations can be mailed to Fall Folk Festival, PO Box 9768 , Spokane, WA 99209
There are many ways to support the festival - by becoming a volunteer, baking items for the bake sale, making a donation or simply
coming to the festival. So plan on attending Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21 at Spokane Community College.
Business Sponsors
Local businesses can be friends of the Festival as well. You will be listed in the newsletter, festival program, thanked at
the festival and be listed on our website with a description and contact information for your business. Major donors will have
signs prominently displaced at the festival site.
More Information – Please call 747-2640 or www.spokanefolklore.org
2010 Fall Folk Festival Committee Members are:
Bruce and Linnell Cergl, LeAnn Cooley, Claudia Craven, Ken Glastre, Sylvia Gobel, Eric Johnson, Mary Naber, Nora Scott
Thanks to our first SFS Friends of the Festival Donors
Thanks to our very first “Friends of the Festival 2010” Fall Folk Festival Donors. The following SFS Members
have already sent in their donations to support the Festival. Thanks so much.
$250 Edward C. Lockwood
$60 Don & Sue Bracken
$50 William J. Buckley, Sylvia Gobel , Mary Naber, Diane B. Walker,
$25 Ray & Marilyn Riches, Mary Water
$20 Carol Ellis

Let’s bring Spokane’s talent online!
Spokane Folklore Society has a free opportunity for all musicians and bands that support our mission for the preservation of folklore traditions.
SFS has online radio! You are welcomed to submit your music to the Folklore Society for broadcast on our channel.
It’s free to join (up to four songs per group/individual) and you’ll be able to link to your own website. Posted songs/albums may be sold directly through the site too.
Listeners get free online access and can purchase music anytime.
The direct link is:
http://audiocandy.com/mdat/Spokane_Folklore_Society/
Email the SFS Secretary, Juan Cockburn at: spokanefolkloreradio@yahoo.com

Hear the rhythm … Feel the beat …
The drums are the heartbeat of life!
Have you always wanted to play the drums?

These workshops cover the basics of rhythm for the novice and add embellishments for the intermediate to advanced drummer
Experience the magic of music making and the joy of drumming together.
All our drumming classes are based in authentic Middle Eastern, West African and Afro-Cuban traditions. Culturally enriching and fun!
No experience necessary … drums provided for you … come and play!

Easy to use registration and more details on the website:
http://www.malidoma.biz/DrumClass.html

Afro-Cuban Conga Drumming
Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:00PM, August 3rd – September 21st
In this class we study the many traditional rhythms for the Conga drums from Africa to Cuba, as well as playing clave, stick and bells. The rhythms are very groovy!
No experience necessary
– DRUMS PROVIDED DURING CLASS TIME –
Eight week workshop: $90.00
West African Drumming
Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00PM, August 5th – September 23rd
Our most popular class for over 16 years! We will explore this powerful style, playing traditional rhythms on African drums. The history and traditional usage of each rhythm presented is also covered, and is an integral part of our studies.
No experience necessary
– DRUMS PROVIDED DURING CLASS TIME –
Eight week workshop: $90.00
Middle-Eastern Drumming
Friday, 6:00 - 7:00PM, August 6th – September 24th
Experience the drums of the Middle-East, learn to play ancient rhythms. This is a super fun class!
No experience necessary
– DRUMS PROVIDED DURING CLASS TIME –
Eight week workshop: $90.00

Each workshop is eight weeks in length. Electronic payment, gift certificates and more information is available on-line at:
http://www.malidoma.biz/DrumClass.html

or register via mail by sending your class tuition to:

MALIDOMA! World Drum & Dance Studio
408 West 3rd Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99201

Come join us and experience the joy of group hand drumming!

- No drum or experience necessary -
- Anyone can do it … you can too -
- Join the fun … come and drum! -

Friends of the Fall Folk Festival Fund-raising Campaign
The Spokane Folklore Society fund-raising campaign for our 15th annual festival is
underway. We invite you to become a “Friend of the Festival” by donating funds to help
with the Festival expenses.
Any amount of money you can donate small or large will be appreciated. Just fill out the
form included in your newsletter and send it along with your donation. The form is also
available on our website: www.spokanefolklore.org. Please consider us for any matching
fund programs your employer may support.
We will also be calling SFS Members in July to remind you of the wonderful mission of the
Fall Folk Festival and our donor campaign. We won’t call you if you’ve already contributed.
Friends of the Festival Donors will be listed in the Spokane Folklore Society newsletter and in the Festival
program. All business donors will also be listed on signs throughout the festival site, thanked by
the stage announcers and featured on our website with contact information and a short description of
your products and services. Donations must be received by October 15 to be listed in the program.
Without generous contributors and volunteers, this free community event would not be possible.
The festival needs to raise about $20,000 to pay for rent, sound equipment, craft supplies, publicity,
printing, security and required building staff.
If you know of other community members or businesses that we could contact for donations please let
us know. We will send them a brochure, which outlines opportunities to become a Donor or Sponsor.
Please call 747-2640
All performers and festival organizers donate their time. Please send your taxfree
deductible donations to the Fall Folk Festival, PO Box 9768, Spokane, WA 99209.
Fall Folk Festival 2010 will take place November 20 and 21- Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. at Spokane Community College (The Lair),
N. 1810 N. Greene Street in Spokane, Washington.

Unity in the Community – August 21
Unity in the Community is in its 16th year and
will take place in Riverfront Park on August 21 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is "2010 Ways
to Celebrate Diversity." Bring the whole family for a
day of celebration, cultural villages, free school supplies
and fitted bicycle helmets, education and career
fair, health fair, entrepreneurial business fair, general
vendors, world music, poetry, art and fun for everyone!
The Spokane Folklore Society and Fall Folk
Festival will have a table showcasing our events. If
you would be available to work at the table for a couple
of hours and tell people about the SFS it would be great.

Hula School
I wanted to let you know that I have recently opened at Hula School (studio) in Medical Lake, WA. I am teaching all ages starting at 5 years old. I am open 5:30p - 9p M-F and 2p - 9p on Sat. If you know of anyone who might be interested, Please call for directions to the school
(o) 509.299.3124
(f) 509.299.3125
Address: 107 W. Lake St. Medical Lake WA 99022 email: kiakahiohula@yahoo.com
Tanya with Kiakahi `O Hula

Come join in the singing of America’s oldest continuous musical tradition, The Sacred Harp. We sing monthly, on the afternoon of the second Sunday, 1:30- 4:00. No performances, no rehearsals, no cost- we just sing. Will loan you a book and teach you how. Come to The Good Samaritan Center in the Valley, 17121 East 8th Ave ( take Tschirley off Sprague). More info grlesaue@yahoo.com Phone 509-299-7771

Want the SFS to help sponsor your event?

The Folklore Society board has come up with a form (in acrobat pdf.format) to help you figure out what you'll need.
It will always be available at the SFS main index page.

Have You Got Mail? Your options for staying in the know and not missing any events! Are You on the SFS E-List? The SFS E-List is used to send e-mail reminder announcements about SFS events and other folk and international events in the community. The SFS EList has recently been updated to reflect the current membership. If you are currently a SFS member but are not receiving the E-List announcements, please send your email to dancer@moxxee.com. If you are not a member, this is a good reason to join. Or if you wish to be removed from the list please send an email to the same address.

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Dance Email List This email list is a valuable tool for finding out what the dance community in the Spokane -Coeur d’Alene area is doing. Dance groups, bands, instructors and individuals publish information about classes, events and where people are going to dance. No group membership is required. To subscribe, send an email to: dancelist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You will get a return email with a URL. Go to that web site. Choose either option (join the dancelist or become a member of yahoo groups and join the dancelist), they both work.

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