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SPECIAL EVENTS IN GEORGIA AND SURROUNDING STATES

Clubs having special dances / events that are not listed in current issue of Dixie Crier may forward information to; WEB MASTER  for inclusion in this list of coming events








March 12
 
Jug Tavern Squares  "CLASS GRADUATION DANCE" YMCA, 50 Brad Akins Drive, Winder, GA Caller: Johnny Jones.  Cuer: Joy Mobley.  Early Plus: 7:30 PM Early Rounds: 7:45 Dance 8:00 PM

Newton Hayriders. “HALFWAY/SHAMROCK SHUFFLE.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.


Phoenix Squares. “ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE.” F.O.P. Building, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 678-799-0662.


March 13


Habersham Square  "11th ANNIVERSARY DANCE" Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, 234 VFW Post Road, Cornelia, GA Guest Caller: Dan Mitchell. Lines: Carolyn Cook.  Rounds: Matthew Temples.  Early Rounds:  7:15 Dance 8:00 - 10:00 PM Info: 706-776-3901

Irish Reelers. “ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE.” South West Laurens Elementary School, 1799 Highway 117, Rentz, GA. Caller: Lee Dixon. Guest Callers: Mary Johnson and Chuck Mashburn. Cuers: Jack & Muriel Raye and Peggy & Doyle Ellington. Grand March: 6:45 PM. Dance: 7 PM - 10 PM. $8.00. Vendor: The Promenade Shop. 


Western Promenaders. “ROME ROUND UP.” Western Promenaders Hall, 327 Woods Road, Rome, GA. Guest Caller: Darryl McMillan. Cuer: Rita Mason. $8.00. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

March 19


Crossfire Squares  "HOT TAMALES (MEXICAN FIESTA)" Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA.  Caller: Bud Whitten.  Cuer: Lon Bedillion.  Dance: 8:00 - 10:00 PM  

Kennesaw Square Dealers  "ST PATRICK'S  DANCE"  Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr.  Kennesaw, GA  Caller: Ray Mauney.  Cuer: Anne Gupton  MS-Plus_Rounds.  Workhop: 7:30-8:00 PM.  Dance 8:00-10:00 PM  For Info;  Call 678-772-1450.

March 20


Lakeshore Squares  "ANNIVERSARY DANCE - 46 YEARS"  First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Ken Perkins  Cuer: Shirley Wilson.  Dance 8:00 PM .

March 26

Jug Tavern Squares. “ IDES OF MARCH DANCE-WEAR GREEN AND WHITE.” YMCA, 50 Brad Akins Drive, Winder, GA. Interim Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Mike Michaels. Early Plus: 7:30 PM. Early Rounds: 7:45 PM. Dance: 8 PM.

Newton Hayriders. “SWING INTO SPRING.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Phoenix Squares. No. Dance. Travel to Jekyll Island.

March 26-26

GA State Singles Association of Square & Round Dancers. “19TH ANNUAL FUZZY NAVEL DANCE.” Oceanside Inn & Suites, 711 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Contact: Pat Inglis/404-294-0268/pinglis@agnesscott.edu. Vendor: Carole’s Closet. Cost: $25/Advance; $30/Door.

March  27


Tar Tappers  "KISS OF THE IRISH"  Appling Elementary Complex, Hwy 15 South, Baxley, GA Caller: Webb Jones

April 2

Crossfire Squares. “JELLY BEAN SWING.” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

Kennesaw Square Dealers. Dance cancelled due to City Event.

Swingin’ Harts. No Dance. Good Friday.


April 3

Lads ‘N’ Lassies. “50’S & 60’S DANCE.” Hickory Flat Elementary School, 841 Brannan Road, McDonough, GA. Caller: Bill Jones. Cuer: Rochelle Cronkite. Plus W/S: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.


Lakeshore Squares  "SPECIAL GUEST CALLER ALAN HALL"  First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Alan Hall  Cuer: Shirley Wilson.  Dance 8:00 PM .$6.00 per dancer

April 9

Newton Hayriders. “OLD WEST NIGHT.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Phoenix Squares. “OLD WESTERN NIGHT.” F.O.P. Building, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 678-799-0662.

April 10

Habersham Squares. “SPRING DANCE.” Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, 234 VFW Post Rd., Cornelia, GA. Caller: Willis Cook. Lines: Carolyn Cook. Rounds: Matthew Temples. Early Rounds: 7:15. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 706-776-3901.

April 16

Cherokee Squares. “EMPTY POCKET/HALFWAY DANCE.” Woodstock Jaycees Hall, 216 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, GA. Caller: John Norris. Rounds: Bob & Sandra Hange. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM. Info: 770-740-9511/770-704-0875.


Crossfire Squares. “EMPTY POCKETS (HOBO STEW).” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Richard Smith. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

Swingin’ Harts. “BERRY FESTIVAL DANCE.” Hart County Rec Center, Clay Street, Hartwell, GA. Caller: Bob Morrison. Plus Workshop: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

April 17

Lakeshore Squares. “EMPTY POCKETS DANCE.” First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Early Rounds: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM.

April 23

Phoenix Squares. “CLASS REUNION NIGHT.” F.O.P. Building, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 678-799-0662.


April 24

Newton Hayriders. “APRIL SHOWERS DANCE.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Tar Tappers. “EMPTY POCKET DANCE.” Appling Elementary Complex, Hwy 15 South, Baxley, GA. Caller: Webb Jones.

April 30

Kennesaw Square Dealers. “LOVE BOAT DANCE WITH ALAN HALL.” Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA. Caller: Alan Hall. Cuer: Anne Gupton. W/S: 7:30 – 8 PM. Dance: 8 PM – 10 PM. For info: 678-772-1450.

April 30 - May 1

Rebel Reelers. “WELCOME! GSSDA SPRING DANCE.” Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA. Workshop, Lines, Fun Dance, Rounds & Squares. Vendor: Carole’s Closet. Info: 770-254-2389.

GSSDA SPRING DANCE, Newnan, GA. Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA. Host Callers: Bob Sloman & Bill Jones. Host Cuer: Carlene Bohannon. Friday Night: $6.00. Saturday: Free to GSSDA dues paying members.


Lakeshore Squares. “MEXICAN FIESTA.” First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Early Rounds: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM.

May 7

Crossfire Squares. “SPRING FLING.” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

Kennesaw Square Dealers. Dance cancelled due to City Event.

Swingin’ Harts. “GUEST CALLER, KEN PERKINS.” Hart County Rec Center, Clay Street, Hartwell, GA. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

May 8

Habersham Squares. “MOTHER’S DAY DANCE.” Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, 234 VFW Post Rd., Cornelia, GA. Caller: Willis Cook. Lines: Carolyn Cook. Rounds: Matthew Temples. Early Rounds: 7:15. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 706-776-3901.

May 14

Newton Hayriders. “GARDEN PARTY/SALAD NIGHT.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Phoenix Squares. “HOBO DANCE.” F.O.P. Building, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 678-799-0662.


May 15

Lads ‘N’ Lassies. “SHOW/MOVIE TUNES.” Hickory Flat Elementary School, 841 Brannan Road, McDonough, GA. Caller: Bill Jones. Cuer: Rochelle Cronkite. Plus W/S: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Lakeshore Squares. “SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES.” First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Early Rounds: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM. Adm: Socks, Magazines (Sport, Guns, Hunting), etc. or Cash Donations (for Postage) to Support Our Troops.

May 16

Georgia Mountain Getaway. “SPRING SPECIAL.” Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, Hwy 51, Homer, GA. Featuring Caller: Gary Monday. Rounds/Lines: Mike McDonald/Debbie McClain. Early Rounds/Lines:

1 PM. Dance: 2 PM - 5 PM. Adm: $5.00. For info: Willis/706-491-0130  wkc65@yahoo.com.

May 21

Crossfire Squares. “ROCKIN & ROLLIN 50’S DANCE.” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

Kennesaw Square Dealers. “ICE CREAM DANCE.” Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA. Caller: Ray Mauney. Cuer: TBD. W/S: 7:30 – 8 PM. Dance: 8 PM – 10 PM. For info: 678-772-1450


May 21-22


Smoky Mountain Retreat  The Riverside Lodge , 715 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN.  Callers: Tim Marriner & ace McGee.  Cuers: Matthew Temples & Ramona Stowe.  Plus, advanced, DBD, Rounds & Workshops.  Only $25 per person for entire weekend dance.

May 22

Tar Tappers. “ARMED FORCES DAY.” Appling Elementary Complex, Hwy 15 South, Baxley, GA. Caller: Webb Jones. Wear your red, white and blue.

May 28

Newton Hayriders. “GRADUATION/MEMORIAL DAY DANCE.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Phoenix Squares. “MEMORIAL DAY DANCE.” F.O.P. Building, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM. Info: 678-799-0662.

May 29

NE Georgia Federation. “SPRING DANCE.” YMCA, 50 Brad Akins Drive, Winder, GA. Caller: Bob Shiver. Cuer: Michael McDonald & Debbie McClain. Hosts: Jug Tavern and Team Squares. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM. Vendor: Sew Em Up Fashions.

June 4

Cherokee Squares. “SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY DANCE.” Woodstock Jaycees Hall, 216 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock, GA. Caller: John Norris. Rounds: Bob & Sandra Hange. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM. Info: 770-740-9511/770-704-0875.

Crossfire Squares. “STEAMY NIGHTS IN GA (SALAD SUPPER).” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.


June 4

Kennesaw Square Dealers. “COME DANCE WITH CHRIS BURCHFIELD.” Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA. Caller: Chris Burchfield. Cuer: Anne Gupton. W/S: 7:30 – 8 PM. Dance: 8 PM – 10 PM. For info: 678-772-1450.

June 5

Lakeshore Squares. “ICE CREAM SOCIAL/CAKE WALK.” First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Early Rounds: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM.

June 6

   High Mountain Squares. "10th Annual Watermelon Dance." The Macon County Recreation Pavilion, Franklin, NC. Callers: Ken Perkins and Tom Pustinger. All the dancing, hot dogs, and watermelon you can handle. Dance: 2 PM to 5 PM. For info: 828-349-0905. 

June 11

Newton Hayriders. “HOBO DANCE.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

June 18

Crossfire Squares. “IT’S A GRAND OLE FLAG DANCE.” Elks Aidmore Gym, Conyers, GA. Caller: Bud Whitten. Cuer: Lon Bedillion. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

Kennesaw Square Dealers. “POOL PARTY DANCE.” Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA. Caller: Ray Mauney. Cuer: Anne Gupton. W/S: 7:30 – 8 PM. Dance: 8 PM – 10 PM. For info: 678-772-1450.

Swingin’ Harts. “ICE CREAM SOCIAL.” Hart County Rec Center, Clay Street, Hartwell, GA. Caller: Bob Morrison. Plus Workshop: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM - 10 PM.

June 19

Lads ‘N’ Lassies. “ICE CREAM SOCIAL/FATHER’S DAY.” Hickory Flat Elementary School, 841 Brannan Road, McDonough, GA. Caller: Bill Jones. Cuer: Rochelle Cronkite. Plus W/S: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

Lakeshore Squares. “50’S SOCK HOP.” First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA. Caller: Chris Burchfield. Cuer: Shirley Wilson. Early Rounds: 7:30 PM. Dance: 8 PM. $7.00 Each.


June 23-26


59th National Square Dance Convention  " LOUISVILLE AGAIN IN 2010" Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.  Website www.59thnsdc.com.

June 25

Jug Tavern Squares. “ RED, WHITE AND BLUE DANCE.” YMCA, 50 Brad Akins Drive, Winder, GA. Interim Caller: Ken Perkins. Cuer: Mike Michel. Early Rounds: 7:45 PM. Dance: 8 PM.


June 25

Newton Hayriders. “BANANA SPLIT SOCIAL.” Cousins Middle School, 8187 Carlton Trail, Covington, GA. Caller: John Gibson. Cuer: Peggy Ellington. Dance: 8 PM - 10:30 PM.

June 26

Tar Tappers. “50’S ROCK AND ROLL DANCE.” Appling Elementary Complex, Hwy 15 South, Baxley, GA. Caller: Webb Jones.


July 29-31


17th Canadian National Square & Round Dance Convention   WORLD TRADE & CONVENTION CENTER AND HALIFAX METRO CENTRE, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 

October 22 & 23


13th Annual Georgia Mountain Getaway  Commerce Civic Center, Commerce, GA Callers: Jerry Story & Jimmy Roberson.  Cuers: Tim Eum & Cindy Hadley.  Advance Weekend Tickets: $25.00per person.  Weekend Ticket Door $30.00/Person.  For more info  email wkc65@yahoo.com   or call Willis Crump/706-491-0130.