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MBC NEWS
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From Randy Lewis, 4/15/26
Hi Dancers!
I'm sending out a day early as there is a special LINE DANCE event tomorrow (Thursday) night - Cascade High School is hosting a line dance class as a fundraiser, with Lisa Weiser teaching - 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Rd., Everett. Flyer below.
>>>> Great opportunity to talk about square / round & line dancing while having fun line dancing!
Teen dancers for Shooting Stars & other clubs
Parents of teens - soon to have time to dance as kids head out and the "nest" empties.
Note - there are three special dances being hosted by MBC Clubs this summer - flyers with QR Codes are below - beat the rush and register.
Cascade Crossfires - Mainstream Madness - July 10 - 12 & Hot August Nights - August 14 - 16 both at the Kitsap Square Dance Association in Bremerton - a fantastic AIR CONDITIONED dance hall
Fidalgo Fogcutters - 2nd Annual Skagit River Rendezvous at the Skagit Valley Grange Sept 4 - 7
Dances & Events for the week (plus dances in red):
TONIGHT - Wednesday – April 15th:
Round Dancing - with Alyshia Main at the Juanita Community Club 13027 100th NE, Kirkland 7: 30 pm to 9:00 pm.
PLUS Dance & Workshop - Fidalgo Fogcutters with Steve Noseck 7:00 - 9:00 at the Skagit Valley Grange 21273 Cook Road, Sedro Woolley - learn the new moves coming to the plus program in September while strengthening your plus skills
Thursday April 16th:
SPECIAL EVENT - - Cascade High School is hosting a line dance class as a fundraiser, with Lisa Weiser teaching from 6:00 - 8:00 at Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Rd., Everett. Flyer below.
Dancing Shadows - Round Dance to recorded cues 1:00 - 3:00 at the Cedar Valley Grange 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood
Mainstream Lesson - Whirlybirds - 7:00 - 9:00 with Dave Harry at the Hayloft 15320 35th Ave W, Lynnwood
Mainstream Workshop - Samena Squares - 7:00 - 9:00 with Stephen Cole at the Juanita Community Club - 13027 100th Ave NE, Kirkland
Dance (PLUS) in Canada:
Plus Dancing with Rounds with Roger Morrow 7:00 - 9:00 at the ASAA Hall 33889 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, BC
Plus Dancing with Rounds with Brent Mawdsley - DARK TONIGHT
Friday April 17th:
Square Crows - “Rainbows & Dreams” with Steve Edlund calling and Kyle Quande cueing at the Maltby Community Club 8711 206th St. SE, Snohomish - Pre-Rounds 7:30 - 8:00 then Mainstream with Rounds 8:00-10:00
Saturday April 18th:
Shooting Stars - “Dress to the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s” 1:30 - 4:30 with Rob Sax and Teen Callers at the Tri Way Grange 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek.
Whirlybirds – “Sock Hop” with Dave Harry calling and Alyshia Main cueing at the Hayloft 15320 35th Ave W, Lynnwood. Pre-rounds 7:30-8:00 then mainstream dance 8:00 – 10:00 Wear your letterman jackets, poodle skirts & saddle shoes!
Skagit Squares – LEVEL Dance “Tulip Time” with Gunter Monroe calling and Bob Berka cueing Pre-Rounds 7:30 - 8:00 Mainstream Dance 8:00 - 10:00 at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon.
Dancing Shadows will be dancing this Saturday night - April 18th.Shawn & Wendy Cavness, 2023 Bob McNutt Award Recipients, are filling in for Randy & Marie Preskitt and cueing:
Phase 4,5,6 workshop 5:00 – 6:45
Phase 2,3,4 dance 7:00 – 9:00
At the Juanita Community Club - 13027 100th Ave NE, Kirkland.
Sunday April 19th:
· Freewheelers PLUS DANCE "April Showers Dance" - with Spyder Webb calling and Alyshia Main cueing at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood Advanced Rounds 6:30-7:00 then PLUS with rounds 7:00 - 9:00. This is 1 of the 2 “standard” plus dances with rounds offered at an MBC club during a month - take advantage of it.
· Round Dance - Lessons - with Bob Berka noon - 2:30 at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 14401 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon then stay for the dance
· Round Dance - 2:30 - 4:30 - phase 2 - 4 with Bob Berka at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 14401 Cleveland Av e, Mount Vernon
Monday April 20th:
PLUS - Cascade Crossfires - - with Stephen Cole - Complex Plus 6:30 - 7:00 then PLUS dance & workshop of the new moves being added to the plus program in September 7:00 - 9:00 at the Cedar Valley Grange 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood
Tuesday April 21st:
· Happy Rounders - Round Dancing phase 3 & 4 with Randy & Marie Preskitt DARK UNTIL MAY
· Mainstream Lesson: - Skagit Squares 7- 9 with Dave Harry at the Mt Vernon Senior Center - 14401 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon
· Round Dance Lessons - Phase II - Two Step With Alyshia Main at the Juanita Community Club 13027 100th NE, Kirkland 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
· Dance in Canada - Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers with Brent Mawdsley, Mainstream Dance with 2 Plus Tips 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Atchelitz Hall, 6542 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, BC
Wednesday – April 22nd:
Round Dancing - with Alyshia Main at the Juanita Community Club 13027 100th NE, Kirkland 7: 30 pm to 9:00 pm.
PLUS Dance & Workshop - Fidalgo Fogcutters with Steve Noseck 7:00 - 9:00 at the Skagit Valley Grange 21273 Cook Road, Sedro Woolley - learn the new moves coming to the plus program in September while strengthening your plus skills
More dance information at:
· Mount Baker Square Dance Council website www.sqdance.org .
· Where’s the Dance www.wheresthedance.com
April & May 2026 SPECIAL EVENTS (plus in red & in Washington if no state listed):
April 24 - Vic Ceder & Marie Wood at the Lac-A-Do-Hall Olympia Rounds 7:00 - 7:30; Plus 7:30 - 9:30
Apr 24-26 Spring Sashay – M/S & Plus; with Craig Aberrcombie, Mike Seastrom, Adam Christman & Susan Healea at Moxee (Yakima)
May 1 & 2 - Pacific Northwest Teen Festival at Blanchet Catholic School in Salem, Oregon.
May 1-3 Apple Blossom – Plus; Cashmere - Dee Dee Dougherty-Lottie & Ron Woolcock
May 3 - Alzheimer’s Research Benefit Dance - Meridian Grange 4:00 - 7:00 with volunteering callers & cuers & lines with Andy Garboden as Master of Ceremonies and Charles Morehead heading up the cuers - support a great cause while having fun dancing!
May 8 - 10 Silver State Square & Round Dance - Keller-Doughtery-Hogan-Drumheller & Chadd in Reno, NV
May 15-17 Moxee Mayhem – Plus DBD with Steve Edlund, Randy Dibble, Tami Helms & Tim Keck in Moxee (Yakima)
May 21 & 22 Yakima Memorial Day Plus Weekend Trail-In Round Dance & Workshops - in Moxee (Yakima) with Randy & Marie Preskitt
May 22 - 25 Yakima Memorial Day Plus Weekend in Moxee (Yakima) - featuring Brent Mawdsley & Randy & Marie Preskitt
May 22-25 Lac-A-Do Hall Memorial Weekend Dance – M/S & Plus; Olympia
May 22-25 Round Squares Memorial Festival Campout – M/S & Plus; Kitsap
May 30 Rainier Council Big Birthday Dance, Sumner VFW Hall, Steve Noseck & Sue Webber - 7:00–7:30 Rounds, 7:30–9:30 MS/PLUS
May 30 - Mount Baker Spring Council Dance at the Northshore Senior Center, Bothell 2:00 - 5:00 with Brett Kappenman & Randy Preskitt and Dave Harry calling a Student Level Dance
4/12/26
2026 Canadian Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival
Important Information Attached!
Hello everyone. As we are coming closer to the 2026 National Dance Festival, we are getting enquiries regarding food for purchase at the festival venue as well as transportation.
If you were wondering about catering or light meals for purchase onsite, read the important attachment which should answer all of your questions.
Were you wondering about transportation to and from the event? The attached newsletter covers buses, public shuttles and private transfers. An important transportation questionnaire is also attached. If you are considering using a shuttle service, please fill in the questionnaire and return it to Dennis Sutton at: dsutton9@telus.net
TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH 2026.
On behalf of the 2026 Canadian National Square, Round, & Clog Dance Festival, we are looking forward to seeing you in beautiful Penticton BC this summer!
Arlene Laing
Executive Secretary
2026 Canadian Square, Round & Clog Dance Festival
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Canadian Square and Round Dance Festival 2026
Catering and Transportation
Catering
We have now been able to arrange snack catering for the event which will be available from 9:30 am to
5:30 pm. It will be run on a concession basis with the menu and prices now posted on our website–
squaredance.bc.ca . From the landing page, click on the Festival sub link.
This is in addition to the evening meal which must be booked in advance with the information and order
form available on the BC Square and Round Dance Federation website
Transportation to and from Kelowna Airport
Kelowna airport to Penticton is approximately a 60 minute drive most of which follows the scenic west
shore of Lake Okanagan. We have reviewed the bus services which are available and the options are
noted below. Using these services requires advanced booking. They run directly from the airport to the
hotels and reverse. We have been requested by the bus lines to advise them of the expected demand as
they operate vehicles of varying sizes.
For most shuttle providers a deposit is required at the time of booking (usually 50%) with the balance 2
weeks before travel.
The choices are:
Public Shuttles which leave the airport every 60 to 90 minutes from Zone 7, just outside the Arrivals
door. Cost is $75 per person each way or $150 round-trip
Private Transfers which are designed for groups of varying sizes, usually in the 12-15 or 20-24
passenger range, are rather cheaper, being approximately $48 and $27 respectively one way or $96 and
$58 for the round-trip. This may be ideal for groups travelling together or at times which closely match. Or
it might be possible for us to pool independent travelers arriving close to same time. These leave from the
same location as the Public Shuttles.
To proceed further, we need to be able to estimate demand for each option. Attached is a short
questionnaire which, if you wish to consider using a shuttle service, will help us to understand
requirements. Please return the questionnaire to Dennis Sutton by email at dsutton9@telus.net
th no later than Sunday, 14 June, 2026. Earlier greatly preferred.
Based on the information we receive, we shall then be in a position to inform you of possible
arrangements.
Wendy Krueger and Dennis Sutton
Co-Chairs, Canadian Square and Round Dance Festival, 2026
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Transportation Questionnaire
Canadian Square and Round Dance Festival 2026
Transportation Information Questionnaire
For Arrivals/Departures from Kelowna Airport only
a) Name:
b) email address:
c) Number of persons in your party:
d) One Way or Round Trip:
e) Which hotel/ motel in Penticton have you booked:
f) The scheduled date and time of your arrival:
g) The scheduled date and time of your departure:
h) How many suitcases per person:
i) Are you considering the Public Shuttle - Yes/No:
j) If your answer is “yes” to the question above, would you be interested if it is possible pool travelers arriving
and/or leaving close to the same time?
k) Are you interested in a Private Shuttle for your Group - Yes/No. If yes –How large is it?
l) Anything else or comments?
Please note that responses later than Sunday, June 14th 2026 cannot be accepted.
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