Mt. Carroll Rotary Club

50 square dancers from 12 area clubs and local caller, Tommy Russell from Eldridge, Iowa, danced across Canada and the New England states for 10 days beginning August 2. Their destination and goal: Plattsburg, New York to visit and dance with fellow dancers, Tim and Paula Schares formerly from DeWitt, Iowa who had moved out east two years ago.

Square dancers known for friendliness, hospitality

LATHAM — Latham Circle Squares, a western square dance club, in association with the Single Squares, another western square dance club, will offer beginner square dance lessons on Tuesday September 14 at the Newtonville United Methodist Church from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Dr. Rock's concerts: A comprehensive list of regional attractions, Sept. 9, 2010-May 21, 2011

Pittsburgh hosts a one-time Bob Marley celebration on Sept. 23 with pretty much every Marley participating except Ziggy. Even Rita will be there. Two national acts also pull into area clubs: Blackfoot at Sandbar and Tantric at Sherlock's. See below for details.

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY Performing arts classes open Space is available for fall classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts. Students will have the opportunity to learn, dance and develop, as well as enjoy a safe environment after school.