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Links to recent Hicks and Chicks Yellow Rock Photos
The Roaring 20's Dance of 2010 Photos.
The Marietta Weekend of 2010 Photos.
For additional Yellow Rock Photos of earlier Hicks and Chicks activities, see bottom of this web page for links
Western Square Dance Demonstration
These dancers are far better than we are at our club dances, but, we have fun.
www.hicksandchicks.org
Cued round dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., square dancing begins at 8:00 p.m., and dancing ends at 10:30 p.m.
For our regular dances, the cost is $12 per couple, or $6 for singles, and callers and cuers are welcome at no charge,
For our special dances, the cost is $14 per couple, or $7 for singles,
A Special Note About Lessons
Graduation was Sunday, November 22, 2009,
Lessons will began in August or September, and continue Sunday and Monday nights each week through November.
If you are interested in taking lessons this next fall, please contact us for information.
The first two lessons will be free.
Phone: Don & Sue at 419-947-6081 or Bill & Norma at 740-382-5634
or e-mail to hicksandchicks@aol.com or webmaster@hicksandchicks.org
Welcome to the Hicks and Chicks web site
If you do not know what western square dancing is, you are welcome to visit one of our Saturday night square dances and watch, and talk to any officer or member about the square dance activities. Inform the member at the door you are interested to learn what square dancing is about, and they will help you, and, there is not going to be any charge for this visit.
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The Hicks and Chicks Honoree Couple, the Loves |
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Special note to members
June through September, our dress will be casual. January and February, our dress will be warm casual. Angels (club members) are needed to help with lessons on Sunday nights and our dress will be casual for lessons.
Club Dances at the Sunny Acres Barn - 7:30 Early Rounds, 8:00 Squares, dancing until 10:30 pm.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, St. Patrick Dance, Caller Jack Pladdys and Cuer Sue Powell
Saturday, April 3, 2010, Caller Keith Rippeto and Cuer Chuck Berry
Saturday, April 17, 2010, Popcorn Night, Caller Homer Magnet and Cuer Sue Powell
Saturday, May 1, 2010, Caller Gary Fesler and Cuer Janet McGrath
Saturday, May 15, 2010, Hobo Dance, Caller Tom Strickland and Cuer Sue Powell
Saturday, June 5, 2010, Caller Ed Laudenschlager and Cuer Bob Shover
Saturday, June 19, 2010, Caller Tom Rudebock and Cuer Sue Powell
Saturday, July 3, 2010, No Hicks and Chicks Dance - Happy 4th Holiday
Saturday, July 17, 2010, Pie and Ice Cream, Caller Tom Strickland and Cuer Chuck Berry
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2010, Caller Dave Stuthard and Cuer Chuck Berry
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, Melon and Cookies Dance, Caller Homer Magnet and Cuer Janet McGrath
Sunday, March 14, 2010, COCDC Honoree Dance, Whitehall Community Park, 402 N. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall, Ohio, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, $14 Couple at door, $7 Singles, Callers Tom Rudebock and Mike Sumpter, and cuers Chuck Berry and Phyllis Burdette. Harold and Mildred Love will be the H&C Honoree Couple this year. Let’s all go and support the Loves. You will receive a travel credit for dancing there.
Friday, March 19, 2010, Orbiting Squares, Retrieve, Community Congregational Church (in rear), 470 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, Ohio, 7:30 to 10:30 PM, Dancing Plus with Rounds, Caller Jason Raleigh, and cuer Phyllis Burdette.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, H&C regular dance at the Sunny Acres barn. Caller Jack Pladdys, and cuer Chuck Berry, 8:00 to 10:30 PM, Dancing Plus with Early Rounds at 7:30 PM and between tips. Again, we will clean the barn at 9 AM Sat.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, Benefit Square Dance, proceeds benefit “The Happy Squares”, Whitehall Community Park, 402 N. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall, Ohio, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Donations accepted, Callers Gary Kincade and Ed Laudenschlager. This is a very good cause, and you may get to see “The Happy Squares” dance.
Friday, March 26, 2010 - Dixie Squares, Retrieve, Fredericktown Board Office, 117 Columbus Road, Fredericktown, Ohio, 8:00 to 10:45 PM, Dancing Plus with Early Rounds at 7:30 PM and between tips, $10 Couple, $5 Singles, Retrieve, Caller Homer Magnet and cuer Phyllis Burdette
Saturday, March 27, 2010, Westerville Promenaders, Steal, (Note new location) Westerville Senior Center, 310 West Main Street, Westerville, Ohio, 8:00 to 10:30 PM Dancing Plus with Early Rounds at 7:30 PM and between tips, Caller Homer Magnet and cuer Sue Powell.
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Jack Pladdys and Sam Dunn |
Our Fall Specials have Callers Jack Pladdys and Sam Dunn, and Cuer Chuck Berry, a very large crowd
Summer in the Park
Every Wednesday at 6:45 pm till 8:45 pm. From June thru August,
Whitehall Community Park, 402 North Hamilton Road, Whitehall, Ohio,
Sponsored by the Central Ohio Callers Assoc., All callers, cuers, and lines, donate their talents.
Rounds and/or lines are included, Note: casual dress.
The Club gives demonstrations at nursing care homes throughout the year. Demonstrations are also given during special community events. Please contact a Club officer if you would like to make an arrangement for a demonstration.
Over the years, the Hicks and Chicks have attended the annual Ohio State Conventions, The Mid-America Jamborees, The Moonbow Weekends, The Atwood Lake Weekends, and many specials of other clubs. During the Summer months, they also enjoy the weekly Wednesday evening dances in Columbus at the Whitehall Community Center.
May 7, 8, and 9, 2010 - 50th Ohio Dance Convention 2010 - At Bertram Inn & Conference Center, 600 North Aurora Rd., Aurora, Ohio 44202. "Remember When ..." For information e-mail amorrow@isp.com
June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2010 - 59th National Dance Convention at Louisville, Ky., Louisville Again in 2010, and Mid America Jamboree Reunion. Website: www.59thnsdc.com
August 28 and 29, 2010 – Square Dance Recruitment Weekend, at Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio., the H&C had at least two inquires from the last year’s recruitment dance.
Sept. 24 and 25, 2010 - "Smokin' In Rail City" Square & Round Dance Weekend, at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Centre, 7 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801, Fri. 3:00 to 10:30 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, with Johnny Preston, Dee Dee Dougherty, & Jack Pladdys calling and Chuck Berry cuing. Check web site "smokininrailcity.com". This will be a great weekend, Thanks Jack.
June 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2011 - 60th National Dance Convention at Detroit, Michigan, Theme: "Great Lakes, Great Dancing", www.60nsdc.com
June 2012 - 61th National Dance Convention at Spokane, Washington, www.61nsdc.com
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Hicks and Chicks mascot bull- First place at Tiffin. |
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More about Hicks and Chicks Square and Round Dancing
When and Where the Hicks and Chicks dance, and about The Sunny Acres Barn.
Would you like to learn to square dance? It's FUN -Lessons.
Officers of the Hicks and Chicks Square and Round Dance Club.
The Hicks and Chicks Club callers and cuers.
The Hicks and Chicks' beginning and it's history.
The Hicks and Chicks' feed-back e-mail address.
The Hicks
and Chicks' Graduation 2000 Booklet;
Suppliers of square dancing apparel and supplies. Central Ohio square dance Clubs and Callers.
Links to additional Yellow Rock Photo Pages
Graduating Class of November 2009
Graduating Class of 2008-2009, in March 2009
The 2009 St. Patrick Hi-Lo March 7th Dance
The 2009 Marietta Weekend Dance
Square Dancing is fun, and you can build friendships that last a life time.
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