UPCOMINGZYDECO EVENTS IN PORTLAND, OREGON

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Thursday,February 4:Leon Chavis& the Zydeco Flames: Longview National Guard Armory, 819 Vandercook Way, Longview,WA. Lots of parking; All ages. Lesson at 7 PM w/ Penny & Phil. Dancing from8:00-11:30. Cost $15. Event is fundraiser for Galveston, TX Hurricane IkeRelief through St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. For more info., or to volunteer,contact Chere at 360-430-8865, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Saturday,February 6:Leon Chavis& the Zydeco Flames: Vancouver Ballroom, 808 Main Street, Downtown Vancouver, WA.Lesson at 7 PM w/ Janine & Roland; Dancing from 8:00-11:30. Cost--$15. ACascade Zydeco event.

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HISTORY OFZYDECO IN OREGON (theearly years;1994-2001), a 29- page bound booklet, is now available for $5.Net proceeds will go to support dance camp. It includes personal recollectionsof the Oregon zydeco pioneers, early dance events, anda compilation of all dance camps.To order a copy, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , send a checkfor $5.00 to Dick Brainard, 813 SW Alder st. #700, Portland, OR97205 & plan to pick it up on a Wednesday night. Only 20 copies havebeen printed.

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Wednesday,June 30: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble:

PPAAHall. Lesson at 6:30, dance from 7:30-11:00.

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Wednesday,July 7: Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse:

PPAAHall. Lesson at 6:30, Dance from 7:30-11:00.

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EveryWednesday Zydeco Lesson & CD Dance: PPAA Hall, 618 SE Alder St. There is abig dance floor & a full bar. Lesson at 7:15 & dancing to cd's8:00-10:00. Volunteers are needed each week for 15 minute stints at the door.There is a sign-up sheet at the table. Please help out. Thanks.

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EveryTuesdayEvening there is Free Zydeco in Vancouver at Pepper's, 800Main Street. Lesson and CD dancing from 7-9 PM; Contact Penny & Philfor additional info at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Rememberto renew your annual membership to Cascade  Zydeco. Membership runs from July 1-June 30. Membership helps fund our dance events during theyear--live band dances, zydeco at the annual Waterfront Blues Festival, annualdance camp in September, & annual summer members picnic. The cost tobecome a member is only $20 per year. AND it's all tax-deductible! Plusyou get $2.00 off at Wednesday night cd dances and live zydecodances. To join, or renew, fill out a membership form at the entrydesk on Wednesday night. Be sure to include your name, adress and email. The membership form is also available on our website www.cascade-zydeco.com  Send your dues to Patty Kadel,Membership Chairperson, 2809 NE 80th. St., Vancouver, WA 98665. Or giveyour dues to her on a Wednesday evening at zydeco.

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For information about zydeco in Seattle, go to www.gatorboyproductions.com .

For more information about Cascade Zydeco go to www.cascadezydeco.com .