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SUMMARY:June Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly club meeting held in-person at the Advent Lutheran Church.  The meeting is open to the public and all musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join us.  The agenda for the meeting is below: \n\n2:00 – Jam Begins in the main room.  Beginner lessons also start in a separate room.\n3:30 – Business meeting\n4:00 – Serious Jamming and fun stuff!\n\nIf you have questions about the meeting or wish to see a broadcast of the jam\, please e-mail info@nhcds.org. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/june-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Advent Lutheran Church\, 5820 Pinemont Dr\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220313T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T184005Z
UID:1458-1745661600-1745679600@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fling at the Nature Discovery Center is Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS is sorry to report that the Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival has been cancelled.  Here’s hoping we get another chance next year.  The original event posting is below. \nCome see NHCDS play out at the Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival on April 26th from 10 am to 3 pm!  There will be nature and environmental activities crafts and exhibits for children\, family nature hikes\, live animals\, and more at this free festival held in Bellaire. \nFor more information\, see https://naturediscoverycenter.org/activities/spring-fling-festival/
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/spring-fling-at-the-nature-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Nature Discovery Center\, 7112 Newcastle\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20231203T122931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T201534Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Education's American Independence 250th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the 250th Anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World” being celebrated at Jesse Jones Park in Humble!  This is a free event that will include 18th century food\, music\, a scavenger hunt for kids\, and reenactments. \nFind more information at the  Revolutionary Education events page. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/american-independence-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Redbud Hill Homestead\, 20634 Kenswick Drive\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230316T234414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T211708Z
UID:1762-1743847200-1743865200@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS at the Katy Folklife Festival - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS is sorry to report that the Katy Folklife festival has been cancelled due to heavy rain forecast for tomorrow. Stay dry everyone! \nSee more information at https://www.katyisd.org/Page/4278
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-at-the-katy-folklife-festival/
LOCATION:Outdoor Learning Center at Katy\, 6331 Hwy Blvd\, Katy\, Texas\, 77494
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230316T235052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T200431Z
UID:1764-1742032800-1742054400@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS playing for the Independence Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to NHCDS play and see a piece of Texas history as NHCDS plays for the Independence Historical Society’s free tour weekends.  NHCDS will be playing March 15th and 22nd.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-playing-for-the-independence-historical-society/
LOCATION:Old Baylor Park\, 8488 Old Baylor College Road\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20240629T111821Z
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UID:2042-1735891200-1736010000@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:2025 Acoustic Music Retreat
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS is planning another Acoustic Music Retreat for early 2025! On January 3rd and 4th\, we’ll be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Sugarland to jam\, sing\, dance\, and most importantly have fun. We’re planning a square dance\, talent showcase\, door prizes\, a silent auction\, and of course tons of jamming. Pre-register to get updates as we book players and start scheduling sessions. \nThere is one hotel and one RV park close by that the club recommends:\n• Springhill Suites\, 13434 Southwest Freeway\, Sugar Land\, 77478\n• Lakeview RV Resort\, 11991 S Main Street\, Houston\, 77035 \nThe price for the event this year will be $20 for individuals and $30 for families for both Friday and Saturday. This includes a lunch of homemade soups and make your own sandwiches for both days of the retreat.  Individuals who wish to attend for only one day can do so for $10. \nIn addition to our normal raffle prizes\, this year the club will have a silent auction for a number of extra club instruments.  This includes a Sam Rizzetta Hammered Dulcimer\, a Tom Fellenbaum Mountain Dulcimer\, an Olympic Banjo and a McNally Strumstick.  You can find pictures of them at the bottom of this page. \nA preliminary schedule for the event is below.  Do you have an idea for a jam session?  E-mail us at info@nhcds.org and we can add you to the schedule in a breakout room or main room if available. \nFriday\, January 3rd\n\n8:00 – Registration Opens\n9:00 – Welcome Jam with Steve Heiser\n10:00 – Reels and Jigs with Corey Morrison in the main room\, Chord lessons with Steve Heiser in the breakout room\n11:00 – Sacred Harp session with Charles Whitmer\, Don Pedi tunes with Mary Nelis in the breakout room\n12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen\n1:00 – Carter Family Songs with Steve Bing\n2:00 – Jam tunes with Marie Bullfinch\n3:00 – Ballads and Airs with Corey Morrison\, Fiddles from Scratch in the breakout room\n4:00 – New tunes with Steve Heiser\n5:00 – Dinner on your own\n7:00 – Open Jam\n\nSaturday\, January 4th\n\n8:00 – Breakfast\n9:00 – Slow Jam with Peggy Johnson\n10:00 – Ballads and Airs with Valerie in the main room\, Chord lessons with Steve Heiser in the breakout room\n11:00 – Cajun Songs with Steve Bing\n12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen\n1:00 – Drum Circle with Steve Heiser\, Fiddles from Scratch in the breakout room\n2:00 – Singing Jam with Jackie Schutz\n3:00 – Square Dance starts\n4:00 – Auction and Door Prize winners are announced\, then Square Dance continues\n5:00 – Dinner on your own\n7:00 – Open Jam\n\nThe following people have pre-registered: \nCurrently RegisteredSarah Barran-Morrell Laura Kazmer William Damewood Marylyn Peklenk Laura Schiller Margarett Tallon-Chalmers Cindy Foster Marianne Drabek Jan Hargraves Evelyn Dewitt Ron Ellis Richard and Linda Blumberg Rebecca Geeslin Mary Nelis LINDA SIEMERS susanna smith tereasa cotter Steve and Jackie Schutz Steve Bing George Eustace Marianne Drabek Glenn Morrell Robbie Eustace Mark Bailey Isaac Irwin Karen and Bob Fearon/Mosier Mickey Mullenhour Sara & Mike Windmeyer Jim and Kat Upshaw Donna Bing Rachel Elvis DAVID Godwin Joyce & Jim Doyle Peggy Johnson Juli Martin Valerie Harelson Cindy Fullerton Tony Quandt Steve and Jackie Schutz Steve Heiser Juan and Melinda Narbona Corey Morrison  \nSilent Auction Instruments: \nTom Fellenbaum Mountain Dulcimer \n \nSam Rizetta Hammered Dulcimer \n \nOlympic Banjo \n \nMcNally Strumstick
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/2025-music-retreat/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Sugarland\, 502 Eldridge Road\, Sugarland\, TX\, 77478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20180715T233307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T100720Z
UID:997-1729422000-1729429200@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:El Campo Sausage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come see NHCDS play at the El Campo Sausage Festival held at Christ Lutheran Church\, 1401 Avenue I\, El Campo\, Texas.  Join us for some great food and music! \nYou can find more information about the event at http://www.elcampochamber.com/events/details/christ-lutheran-sausage-fest-6669
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/sausage-fest-2/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 1401 Avenue I\, El Campo\, TX\, 77437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230316T235539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T223119Z
UID:1767-1704423600-1704596399@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:2024 NHCDS Acoustic Music Retreat
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS is planning another Acoustic Music Retreat for early 2024!  On January 5th and 6th\, we’ll be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Sugarland to jam\, sing\, dance\, and most importantly have fun.  Steve and Donna Bing\, Charles Whitmer\, Jackie Schutz\, Steve Heiser\, and other great musicians will all be leading sessions throughout the day.   \nThe cost for the weekend is $10 for individuals and $20 for families.  Please note that the club can accept cash or check\, but cannot accept credit cards at this time.  Pre-register for the event and you will be e-mailed with event updates as they get posted. \nThere are two hotels and one RV park close by that the club recommends:\n• Springhill Suites\, 13434 Southwest Freeway\, Sugar Land\, 77478\n• Drury Inn and Suites\, 13770 Southwest Freeway\, Sugar Land\n• Lakeview RV Restor\, 11991 S Main Street\, Houston\, 77035 \nPreliminary schedule \nFriday January 5th\n8 am – Registration Opens\n9 am – Welcome jam (Steve Heiser)\n10 am – ABC Jam (Steve Heiser)\, MD Beginner Jam – Chords (Peggy)\n11 am – HD Irish Tunes (Corey Morrison)\, Fiddle from Scratch (Steve Bing)\n12 pm – Lunch is served\n1 pm – Slow Jam (Valerie)\, Many-hands Dulcimer (Steve Heiser)\n2 pm – Don Pedi’s Mountain Dulcimer Tunes (Mary Nelis – MD only)\n3 pm – Ukulele Jam (Jackie Schutz)\n4 pm – Cajun Jam (Steve Bing)\n5 pm – Break for dinner\n7 pm – Open Mic Concert\n9 pm – Open Jam \nSaturday January 6th\n9 am – Welcome Jam (Steve Heiser)\n10 am – Carter Family Tunes (Steve Bing)\, MD Beginner Jam – Capo(Peggy)\n11 am – Sacred Harp (Charles Whitmer)\n12 pm – Lunch is served\n1 pm – Pickup Band (Steve Heiser)\, Fiddle from Scratch (Steve Bing)\n2 pm – Drum Circle (Steve Heiser)\n3 pm – Square Dance (2 hours)\n5 pm – Break for dinner\n7 pm – Evening Talent Showcase\n9 pm – Open Jam \nClick here for a shareable flyer \nThe following people have pre-registered: \nCurrently RegisteredPeggy Johnson Karen Seiffert Bren Hardt Barton Slatko Hannah Underwood Glenn Morrell Marianne Drabek Mary Klein Rose Lange Steve and Jackie Schutz Steve and Nancy Heiser Mickey and Darlene Slough David Godwin Charles Whitmer Marlene Heinrich Edwin Glass Deanne Prusak Cindy Fullerton carolyn arrington Valerie Harelson Laura Schiller Margaret Gaspard c speer Terry McCafferty Laura Phipps Sammy and  Carolyn Langley Gene Jennett Betty Swihart Corey and Shawn Morrison A. Rasheed Mary Nelis George Eustace Tony Quandt Marie Bulfinch Rebecca Geeslin Steve Bing Melinda and Juan Narbona Marylyn Peklenk Jan Hargraves
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/2024-music-retreat/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Sugarland\, 502 Eldridge Road\, Sugarland\, TX\, 77478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230204T160902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T103505Z
UID:1738-1697292000-1697299200@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS at Jesse Jones Park Second Saturday in October
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the Second Saturday Settlers event in Jesse Jones Park on Feburary 11th.  We’ll be playing in front of the Redbud Hill Homestead from 2 pm to 4 pm.  We hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-at-second-saturday-settlers-in-jesse-jones-park/
LOCATION:Redbud Hill Homestead\, 20634 Kenswick Drive\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230822T102051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T102344Z
UID:1815-1693054800-1693069200@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Play Music on the Porch Day
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS is proud to participate in the international “Play Music on the Porch Day”!  To join us\, just go out on your porch and strum out some tunes.  A couple of members are also hosting jams at their homes that day.  To find an NHCDS sponsored jam\, check the club newsletter for August or e-mail info@nhcds.org. \nClick here to learn more about Play Music on the Porch Day.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/play-music-on-the-porch-day/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20230104T223745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T154312Z
UID:1638-1677322800-1677340800@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS at the Texas Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play for the Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington on the Brazos State Park on February 25th.  We’ll be playing in the Visitor Center from 11 to 4 and we should have a number of small shakers and other simple instruments if you’d like to join us for a song. \nYou can find more information about the event at https://www.thc.texas.gov/news-events/events/texas-independence-celebration
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-at-the-texas-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington on the Brazos\, 23400 Park Road 12\, Washington\, TX\, 77880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220917T112054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T033807Z
UID:1549-1672369200-1672541999@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS Annual Acoustic Music Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join NHCDS for the return of our Annual Dulcimer Retreat!  This year\, the retreat will be held on December 30th and 31st at the First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd. Sugarland TX 77478).  We will have multiple rooms available for both slow and fast jamming or lessons.  Please note that all instruments are welcome at all jam sessions.  In addition to jamming\, we will also have door prizes; a silent auction of a dulcimer\, a mandolin\, a homemade banjo\, and an autoharp; a swap meet room; a square dance; and a couple of chances for people to showcase their individual talents!  There are also nearby hotels for out-of-towners.  NHCDS recommends Springhill Suites\, 13434 Southwest Freeway\, Sugar Land\, 77478 and the Drury Inn and Suites\, 13770 Southwest Freeway\, Sugar Land.  Doors open at 9:00 each day and the cost is $10 per person or $20 for the entire family for the whole weekend. \nPre-register today by clicking on the button above and filling in the form.  We will e-mail you updates as we get closer to the event!  If you are interested in volunteering or leading a jam session\, please e-mail info@nhcds.org and we’ll get you signed up! \nClick here for a printable flyer with information about the event! \nOur final schedule is below.  There are some descriptions of the various jams below the schedule. \nFriday December 30th\n 8:00 a.m. - Registration Opens\n 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Jam\n10:00 a.m. - Mountain Dulcimer Jam & Pickin Stick Jam\n11:00 a.m. - Hammered Dulcimer Jam\n12:00 p.m. - Lunch in the Kitchen\n 1:00 p.m. - Ukulele Jam & "Fiddles from Scratch" workshop\n 2:00 p.m. - Beginner Slow Jam & Mandolin Jam\n 3:00 p.m. - ABC Jam \n 4:00 p.m. - Kitchen Sink Jam & Autoharp Jam\n 5:00 p.m. - Dinner on your own\n 7:00 p.m. - Evening Open Mic Concert\n 9:00 p.m. - Open Jamming\nSaturday December 31st\n 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast on your own\n 9:00 a.m. - Irish Jam & Mandolin Jam\n10:00 a.m. - Ukulele Jam\n11:00 a.m. - Fiddle Jam\n12:00 p.m. - Lunch in the Kitchen\n 1:00 p.m. - Cajun Jam\n 2:00 p.m. - Gospel Jam\n 3:00 p.m. - "Your Speed Jam"\n 4:00 p.m. - Square Dance\n 5:00 p.m. - Dinner on your own\n 7:00 p.m. - Evening Talent Showcase\n 9:00 p.m. - Open Jamming\nInstrument Jams – Jam sessions that are titled with an instrument (ex: Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Ukulele\, Dulcimer\, etc) are simply led by someone playing that instrument.  All are welcome to come and play along with music favored by that instrument. \nGenre Jams – Jam sessions that are titled with a genre of music (ex: Cajun\, Gospel\, Irish) will focus on pieces in that genre of music. \nFiddles from Scratch – Ever wanted to learn how to play fiddle?  This will be a workshop where Steve Bing will give some beginner lessons on playing fiddles.  Fiddles can be provided for those who want to try it out! \nABC Jam – Test your knowledge of old time tunes!  Tunes in this circle jam will be called out in alphabetical order. \nKitchen Sink Jam – Everything is an instrument and everyone is welcome!  Bring keys\, spoons\, kitchen sinks\, or anything you’d like to try out as an instrument. \nYour Speed Jam – Have a tune that you want to try but need to play it faster/slower than it’s usually played?  Come to this jam and a jam leader will play at whatever speed you’d like. \n  \nThe current list of attendees is below.  We hope to see you there! \nCurrently RegisteredGene Jennett Joyce & Jim Doyle Riva Laughlin Peggy Johnson GEORGE EUSTACE Steve and Donna Bing Tony Quandt Barbara Moore Amadou Kamate Lee Noack Steve and Jackie Schutz Mark Bailey Richard and Linda Blumberg Corey Morrison Michelle "Mickey" Mullenhour Valerie Harelson Jan Hargraves Shawn Morrison Linda Currie Melinda and Juan Narbona Dave Godwin carolyn arrington Deanne Prusak Linda Currie William Damewood Valerie Harelson Mike Windmeyer
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-dulcimer-retreat/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Sugarland\, 502 Eldridge Road\, Sugarland\, TX\, 77478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220917T111026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T111026Z
UID:1547-1667530800-1667703599@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Old Mill Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a premier jamming festival. With top-notch headliners performing and teaching. Just a few hours from Houston between Nacogdoches/Lufkin and Crockett on Highway 7 in Kennard\, Texas. Turn in at The Old Mill (look for the sign just west of Kennard).  Tent campers and RV’s are welcome on festival grounds.  Electric and water is available in various places. Bring an extension cord. Contact Lloyd Wright for 30 amp RV connections.-Showers and restrooms on site.-If you want full hookups there are some campgrounds in the area.  Lufkin is 25 miles east of the festival grounds. It is a big town and will have plenty of hotels to choose from.  Crockett is 15 miles west of the festival grounds. Several hotels available. Prices are available on the website below: \nwww.oldmillmusicfestival.com
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/old-mill-music-festival-2/
LOCATION:Old Mill\, 18551 Texas 7\, Kennard\, TX\, 75847\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220917T110214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T110318Z
UID:1541-1667271600-1667530799@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Steve Seifert Pre-festival Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Steve Seifert is holding A to Z three-day intensive for all levels in the days leading up to the Old Mill music festival.  The workshop is from November 1-3\, 2022\, in Kennard\, TX.  Class is limited to 20 students.  $265. Check out the video and his website at the link below. This is a chance to learn from the BEST! \nhttps://www.stephenseifert.com/a-to-z-threeday-workshops/stephen-seiferts-mountain-dulcimer-a-to-z-kennard-tx-in-person-three-day-extravaganza-november-1-3-2022
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/steve-seifert-pre-festival-workshop/
LOCATION:Wright Filling Station\, 311 Main\, Kennard\, TX\, 75847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210130T161950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T121340Z
UID:1214-1657971000-1657990800@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:July Photo Party and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on July 16th for a special club meeting where we will be going through a bit of the club’s history.  The club has quite a few photo albums that we would like to digitize and get online for everyone to enjoy.  We will need the help of club members to select the photos that they think are most worthy of putting online and to help identify those people in the photographs.  We will be meeting earlier than usual at the church and lunch will be served. \nThe meeting will still be available via Zoom for those who can’t attend in person.  Members can click here to see the zoom link details.  People who are interested in joining should e-mail info@nhcds.org to get information on how to join the meeting.  The agenda for the meeting is below: \n\n11:30 – Doors open\n12:00 (or so) – Lunch is served\n2:00 – Jam Begins\n3:00 – Business meeting\n3:30 – Serious Jamming and fun stuff!\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/july-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Advent Lutheran Church\, 5820 Pinemont Dr\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220313T233757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T233833Z
UID:1468-1649498400-1649520000@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Historical Tours at Old Baylor Park
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play during the Spring Tours of the Independence\, TX Historical Society. \nThe Society maintains three historical buildings. They are located near Baylor Park\, Historic Baptist Church\, and the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence\, TX. A Spring Tour of the buildings is offered to the public on four weekends every spring. Members of the Society serve as docents in period costume and present the history of the buildings and of Independence. \nDifferent artisans demonstrating mid-1800s crafts\, music and storytelling enhance the tour weekends at Baylor Park. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/historical-tours-at-old-baylor-park-4/
LOCATION:Old Baylor Park\, 8488 Old Baylor College Road\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210327T135756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T123422Z
UID:1248-1648893600-1648911600@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Katy Folk Life Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play live at the Katy Folk Life Festival on May 15th from 10 AM to 3 PM.  There will be a large group of us attending\, so come out and see the fun!  More information about the festival is at the link below: \nhttps://katyisd.org/dept/olc/Pages/FolkLifeFestival.aspx \n  \n 
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/katy-folk-life-festival/
LOCATION:Outdoor Learning Center at Katy\, 6331 Hwy Blvd\, Katy\, Texas\, 77494
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220313T233522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T233850Z
UID:1464-1648288800-1648310400@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Historical Tours at Old Baylor Park
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play during the Spring Tours of the Independence\, TX Historical Society. \nThe Society maintains three historical buildings. They are located near Baylor Park\, Historic Baptist Church\, and the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence\, TX. A Spring Tour of the buildings is offered to the public on four weekends every spring. Members of the Society serve as docents in period costume and present the history of the buildings and of Independence. \nDifferent artisans demonstrating mid-1800s crafts\, music and storytelling enhance the tour weekends at Baylor Park. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/historical-tours-at-old-baylor-park-2/
LOCATION:Old Baylor Park\, 8488 Old Baylor College Road\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20211213T120825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T120825Z
UID:1417-1648090800-1648349999@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Palestine Old Time Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 19th annual Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival is taking place Thursday\, March 24th through Saturday\, March 26th in Palestine\, Texas. Don Pedi\, Margaret Wright\, The Dove Brothers\, and many more are already committed to come and play. See the full schedule and ticket prices at https://oldpalmusic.com/
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/palestine-old-time-music-festival/
LOCATION:Museum for East Texas Culture\, 400 Micheaux Street\, Palestine\, TX\, 75801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220313T233107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T233107Z
UID:1461-1647684000-1647705600@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Historical Tours at Old Baylor Park
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play during the Spring Tours of the Independence\, TX Historical Society. \nThe Society maintains three historical buildings. They are located near Baylor Park\, Historic Baptist Church\, and the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence\, TX. A Spring Tour of the buildings is offered to the public on four weekends every spring. Members of the Society serve as docents in period costume and present the history of the buildings and of Independence. \nDifferent artisans demonstrating mid-1800s crafts\, music and storytelling enhance the tour weekends at Baylor Park. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/historical-tours-at-old-baylor-park/
LOCATION:Old Baylor Park\, 8488 Old Baylor College Road\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20220108T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T144214Z
UID:1437-1646481600-1646496000@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS "Playing Safe Outdoors" Live Jam - March 5th
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS will be having an in-person live jam at Bear Creek Pioneer Park Pavilion #2 (https://www.pct3.com/Parks/Bear-Creek-Pioneers-Park). Watch for e-mail updates from the club in case there is bad weather. Enter the park at Clay Road and Bear Creek Drive. Bring a chair and probably a drink or snack for the day. Please wear a face covering until you are seated. \nHope to see you there! \n \n 
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-playing-safe-outdoors-live-jam-march-5th/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Pioneers Park\, Schultz Ln\, Houston\, TX\, 77084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20211118T005332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T121402Z
UID:1403-1645873200-1645891200@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington on the Brazos
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer club perform at the Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington on the Brazos state historic site.  The celebration features live music\, food\, traditional crafts\, living history presentations\, historical encampments and commemorative programs so guests can experience life in Texas in 1836. \nFind more details at https://www.thc.texas.gov/news-events/events/186th-texas-independence-day-celebration
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/texas-independence-day-celebration-at-washington-on-the-brazos/
LOCATION:Washington on the Brazos\, 23400 Park Road 12\, Washington\, TX\, 77880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210613T145723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T142620Z
UID:1173-1641524400-1641783599@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:NHCDS Acoustic Retreat - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:With regret\, NHCDS must announce that the previously mentioned retreat scheduled for January 7th to 9th has been cancelled.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/nhcds-acoustic-retreat/
LOCATION:Sam Houston State University\, Huntsville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210713T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T121014Z
UID:1327-1636772400-1636945199@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Armand Bayou Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the  Armand Bayou Fall Festival on November 13th and 14th will be a scaled down event and will not have music this year.  NHCDS will not be in attendance.   https://www.abnc.org/
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/armand-bayou-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, TX\, 77507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20211012T121930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T121930Z
UID:1382-1636192800-1636218000@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Texas Legacy Flag Festival - Conroe\, TX
DESCRIPTION:NHCDS will be at the Texas Legacy Flag Festival on Saturday\, November 6th at the Lone Star Monument and Historic Flag Park near the Montgomery County Library in Conroe Texas.  Visit https://texasflagpark.com/events/ for more information.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/texas-legacy-flag-festival-conroe-tx/
LOCATION:Lone Star Monument\, 104 I-45 North\, Conroe\, TX\, 77301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210824T223801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T223801Z
UID:1344-1636081200-1636253999@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Old Mill Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the heart of the Davy Crockett National Forest in Kennard\, TX for the 10th annual Old Mill Music Festival. Come and see some of the best in the business at this all acoustic two day event. \nFind more information at http://www.oldmillmusicfestival.com/
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/old-mill-music-festival/
LOCATION:Old Mill\, 18551 Texas 7\, Kennard\, TX\, 75847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210412T121111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T141005Z
UID:1266-1628946000-1628956800@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Music on the Green at Redbud Hill Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play on the green at Redbud Hill Homestead in Jesse H. Jones Park.  We will be there from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/music-on-the-green-at-redbud-hill-homestead/
LOCATION:Redbud Hill Homestead\, 20634 Kenswick Drive\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210412T120921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T140949Z
UID:1263-1620478800-1620489600@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Ladies Day at the Redbud Hill Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the Second Saturday Settlers Ladies Day! This event will showcase the daily activities in the life of settler women\, such as gardening\, spinning and weaving\, spring cleaning\, and more as staff and volunteers bring the Redbud Hill Homestead to life. \nThe event will be held at the Redbud Hill Homestead in Jesse H. Jones Park on Saturday\, May 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/ladies-day-at-the-redbud-hill-homestead/
LOCATION:Redbud Hill Homestead\, 20634 Kenswick Drive\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210327T135250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T135250Z
UID:1246-1619877600-1619888400@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Club Jam Session at Bear Creek Pavilion Number 8
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person jam session at Bear Creek Pioneer’s Park Pavilion Number 8!  More details to come.
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/club-jam-session-at-bear-creek-pavilion-number-8/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Pioneers Park\, Schultz Ln\, Houston\, TX\, 77084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar,NHCDS Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Harris Co. Dulcimer Society":MAILTO:info@nhcds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTSTAMP:20260404T082735
CREATED:20210130T163923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T163923Z
UID:1222-1619060400-1619405999@nhcds.org
SUMMARY:Pocono Dulcimer Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Pocono Dulcimer Club will be holding their first virtual dulcimer festival from April 22nd to April 25th.  Those interested should find more information at https://poconodulcimer.club/pocono-dulcimer-festival/
URL:https://nhcds.org/wp-nhcds/event/pocono-dulcimer-festival/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Event Calendar
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