On Saturday, June 12, the Aromas Community Grange will present
The Percolators, providing music for their monthly contra dance.
Calling and teaching will be Greg McKenzie.
On Saturday, June 12, the Aromas Community Grange will present The Percolators, providing music for their monthly contra dance. Calling and teaching will be Greg McKenzie.
The Percolators are Laurie Rivin on fiddle, Paul Rangell on guitar and Janet Dows on piano and concertina. The Percolators are one of the area’s top contra dance bands. They play a wide range of tunes from driving reels and jigs to flowing and magical waltzes written by Rivin herself.
The focus of this evening will be an engaging night of social dance for all with a varied program of fun and easy dances for all levels. The evening will start at 7:30.
Newcomers are always welcome and are encouraged to dance with more experienced partners on their first night. There is no need to bring a partner. An optional beginner’s orientation is available at 7:15. There is an $8 donation at the door. The dance ends at 10:30 p.m. Casual, light clothing and comfortable, flat, soft-soled shoes are recommended.
The historic Aromas Grange hall is located at the corner of Rose and Bardue streets in Aromas. For more information, call Greg at (831) 726-7253.
The following Spring Programs will be offered this coming Memorial Day weekend at Henry Coe State Park, east of Morgan Hill. For more information, call (408) 779-2728 or visit http://www.coepark.org.
Saturday, May 29
10 a.m. – Discovery Hike. Chuck Nelson will be your guide on a moderately strenuous 6.4-mile Middle Ridge, Fish Trail loop hike. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch.
10 a.m. – Discover Hike (Hunting Hollow Entrance). Join Don Savant for a hike to the waterfall in Coon Hunter’s Gulch. There will be a bit of crosscountry travel, so wear sturdy boots. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Contact Don for more information at 408-257-0379 or at do*******@ya***.com.
8 p.m. – Evening Program. Flowers and Critters. Don Savant will guide you through the wonderful world of interesting plants and animals found in Coe Park.
Sunday, May 30
10 a.m. – Hiker’s Choice (Hunting Hollow Entrance). Join Libby Vincent for a moderately strenuous hike up the Lyman Willson Trail to Willson Ridge and its wonderful views. Wear sturdy footwear and bring lunch and plenty of water.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Wildflower Walks
8 p.m. – Evening Program – Signs in Nature. Join Ranger Cameron Bowers to learn about the stories nature can tell us.
Monday, May 31
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Wildflower Walks
