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Contra Dance Feb. 1 to be held in Rock Island
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Press release submitted by Illowafolkdance Illowa Community Dance Series Contras, Squares & Circles 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site 15th St. Off of Black Hawk Rd., Rock Island, IL February 1, 2013 "Fiddlers of the Apocalypse" Michael Romkey, Amy Klutho, Matthew Manweiler, Joanie Mercy all on fiddle. There may be some changes in those playing. *********************************************** We do American Social Folk dancing mixed thoroughly with its Celtic-British roots - contras and squares and circle dances in the tradition of a community dance in a barn, grange hall, social hall or someone's home where all gathered for good music, to dance and to enjoy each other's company. All dances taught: no partners necessary (the dances are usually danced in couples, but we change partners frequently); children welcome with adult participation; come once, come often. Cost: Donation to cover costs for Bands, hall and publicity For information: Drew & Maura McGrath Nagle, dance leaders at 788-8986 or 788-5143 on the web at http://illowafolkdance.tripod.com/index.html E-mail illowafolkdance@lycos.com Dances for the rest of the season; March 1, 2013 – "Band Ynys Craig Twmpath Dawns" - Cornish/Welsh Barn Dance April1 5, 2013 "Yet to Be Named" May 3, 2013 – "Fire in the Belly" Festival of May with May Pole Dance - British & American Dances June 7, 2013 "Lost in the Weeds" 
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Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
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