NE Oregon Folklore Society

Quilt, fiddle and dance shoes on a chair.

The NEOFS is based in La Grande, Oregon and presents the following regular events and activities:

We also have sponsored or co-sponsored the following:

For more information on the NEOFS or it's activities, contact us at info@neofs.us

NEOFS Coming Events

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
English Country Dance Orchestra - Rehearsal  The La Grande English Country Dance Orchestra gathers for their twice monthly rehearsal.
Time: 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
More info: Carla, 541-663-0776
Tuesday Dancing - English Country dance  Larry B. Smith leads English Country dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - "Bluegrass" dancing with Carla Arnold  Carla leads a variety of fun and accessible dances you can do to Bluegrass music.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012
NEOFS Board Meeting  The NEOFS Board meets to discuss society business.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Tuesday Dancing - Folkdance Favorites  Mark and Dianne Lewis lead a repertoire of dances in a variety of styles; International, Contra, English and Irish.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Thursday, Jun 7, 2012
First Thursday Slow Jam  Newer learners of acoustic instruments enjoy a shared repertoire of traditional tunes on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, piano, recorder, penny whistle and Irish drum.  Want pizza too?  Call jam host, Carla (number below), to make a request and bring a dollar.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Pizza, 2104 Island Avenue La Grande
Cost: No cover.
More info: Carla, 541-663-0776
Saturday, Jun 9, 2012
Start of Summer Potluck  Celebrate the start of summer with a potluck meal under the trees at Pleasant Grove Grange.  Stay for our last monthly dance till September.
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Pleasant Grove Grange, 67218 Hunter Road Summerville
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Second Saturday Contra Dance - Houseblend with Larry B. Smith and Mark Lewis  Come to our season ending dance at the charming grange hall near Summerville. 
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Pleasant Grove Grange, 67218 Hunter Road Summerville
Cost: $5 general public, $3 folklore society members and students, children under 12 are free.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012
English Country Dance Orchestra - Rehearsal  The La Grande English Country Dance Orchestra gathers for their twice monthly rehearsal.
Time: 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
More info: Carla, 541-663-0776
Tuesday Dancing - Contra dance  Mark Lewis leads Contra dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Thursday, Jun 14, 2012
Second Thursday Irish Session  Celtic musicians play lively reels, jigs and lovely aires.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Pizza, 2104 Island Avenue La Grande
Cost: No cover.
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - Balkan/International dance  Beth Gilmore leads Balkan/International dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012
Tuesday Dancing - English Country dance  Carla Arnold or Larry B. Smith leads English Country dancing.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande
Cost: No charge, but donations appreciated.
More info: Mark, 541-962-9355

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