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Calendar of Upcoming Special Events
(Dances are held in Jacksonville, FL unless otherwise noted. |
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January 2012 |
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| 20 | Circus Dance | Silver Fox | |
| 26 - 28 | Florida Winter Festival - Lakeland | Grand Squares, Inc. | |
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February 2012 |
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| 4 | Sophomore Dance | Gateway Callers Association | |
| 9 | President’s Ball | Moose Promenaders | |
| 10 | Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Dance | Silver Fox | |
| 10-12 | Working Weekend – Bartow | FL Federation | |
| 11 | 2013 FL Convention Benefit Dance - Bartow | 59th FL State Convention | |
| 14 | Sweetheart Dance – Gainesville | Grand Squares | |
| 17 | Trails End for Blue-Grey – Lake City | Square Wheels | |
| 18 | Blue-Grey Dance – Lake City | Dixie Dancers | |
| 25 | Dark | Teddy Bears | |
| 27 | Polk Senior Games – Lake Wales, FL | ||
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March 2012 |
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| 3 | City Rescue Benefit Dance | Seabreeze Singles | |
| 13 | St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance – Gainesville | Grand Squares | |
| 15 | St Patrick’s Dance | Moose Promenaders | |
| 16-17 | Shamrock Swing – The Villages | Central Association | |
| 20 | Graduation Dance – St. Augustine | Joy Seas | |
| 31 | 5th Saturday Dance | NEFSARDA | |
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April 2012 |
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| 5 | Anniversary Dance & Potluck Dinner | Moose Promenaders | |
| 18 | Mike Sikorsky & Lisa Wall Special Dance | Rollaways | |
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6th Annual Party Weekend at Deerhaven Retreat & Conference Center, 47924 NFS 540-2, Paisley, FL 32767. You can bring your RV or stay on site in a variety of well maintained motel-style rooms. Charlie Pergrossi & Bob Poyner will be calling square dances Friday & Saturday evening with Terri & Tim Wilaby on hand for your round dance pleasure. A delicious menu of meals is being planned to keep you satisfied and fueled up for all the fantastic entertainment you will enjoy from the time to arrive until you leave for home. Visit their website at http://www.floridasquaredance.com/convention/partyweekend/deerhaven.html for the complete details. |
Central Association | |
| 26 | Graduation Dance | Moose Promenaders | |
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May 2012 |
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| 5 | Graduate Ball | Gateway Callers Association | |
| 8 | Graduation Dance – Gainesville | Grand Squares | |
| 17 | Pirates’ Ball | Moose Promenaders | |
| 24 | Trails End Dance – Plant City | 58th Florida State Convention | |
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It's not too early to register for the 2012 Convention "Mardi Gras Fun in the Sun" General Chairmen Garland & Carole McKenzie and their committees are planning a fantastic weekend. Check out the web site for the latest information and opportunities for you to be a part of the fun http://www.floridasquaredance.com/convention. Now is the time to take full advantage of the low ribbon prices and lodging arrangements. The current rate for your convention ribbon is still $35 per person for a great party weekend! One day tickets will also be available at the convention box office. The host hotel for next year’s convention will be the Lakeland Hotel & Conference Center (formerly the Holiday Inn – North at 3260 US Highway 98 North.) To make your reservation, call them at 386-688-8080. Ask for the square dance rate of $65 (plus tax of course). Be sure to share news of the convention with your club members - there is more fun when your friends attend too! All the details are available on the web site or on the registration forms & fliers at your club dances or by contacting Carole & Garland McKenzie at (352)622-7678 carolemc82@gmail.com |
58th Florida State Convention | |
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June 2012 |
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| 21 | Ice Cream Social | Moose Promenaders | |
| 27-30 | 61st National Square Dance Convention Spokane, WA | 61st National Square | |
| 30 | 5th Saturday Dance | NEFSARDA | |
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July 2012 |
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| 14 | Christmas in July – Keystone Heights | Rural Callers & Gateway Callers | |
| 26 | Pink Cadillac Dance | Moose Promenaders | |
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August 2012 |
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| 23 | Roaring 20s Dance | Moose Promenaders | |
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September 2012 |
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| 6 | Open House for New Dancers | Moose Promenaders | |
| 13 | Open House for New Dancers | Moose Promenaders | |
| 20 | Classes begin & Potluck Dinner | Moose Promenaders | |
| 29 | 5th Saturday Dance | NEFSARDA | |
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October 2012 |
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| 25-27 | FL State Camp-O-Ree – Bushnell, FL | FASSRD | |
| 25 | Halloween Dance | Moose Promenaders | |
| 26-27 | Single-Rama – Sebring, FL | FASSRD | |
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November 2012 |
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| 2-3 | O’Leno Hoedown – High Springs, FL | Square Wheels & Gypsy Squares | |
| 9-10 | Fall Fun Fest – Bartow | West Coast Association | |
| 16-17 | NE Fall Festival | NEFSARDA | |
| 22 | Dark due to Thanksgiving Holiday | Moose Promenaders | |
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Decmber 2012 |
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| 1 | Beginner Hoedown | Gateway Callers Association | |
| 13 | Christmas Dance with Rounds | Moose Promenaders | |
| 20 | Dark for holidays | Moose Promenaders | |
| 27 | Dark for holidays | Moose Promenaders | |
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