MPA events
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) welcomes
everyone to attend the following upcoming events.
Music & Dance News
Thursday old-time dances begin
in February at
Withrow Ballroom
& Event Center
Saturday, Jan. 9
Celebrate the 90th birthday of Florence Bye, Saturday, Jan. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Maplewood Moose
Lodge, 1946 English St. in Maplewood. Karl and the
Country Dutchmen will provide the entertainment.
Florence has enjoyed old-time music and dancing
for many years and wants everyone to share the fun.
Coffee and cake will be served.
For location information, call (651) 776-2830.
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Saturday, Jan. 16
Don’t let cold weather slow you down. It will be
fun, dancing and listening to the music of Tony Jambor and Friends at the Midwest Polka Association
dance Saturday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The dance will take place at the Fridley American
Legion, 7368 Old Central Ave. NE, Fridley.
For location directions, call the Legion Club at
(763) 786-0920. In case of inclement weather, call
the Legion Club for dance cancellation information.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Celebrate the “month of romance” at the Midwest
Polka Association Dance, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the
Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English Street,
Maplewood (corner of Frost Avenue and English
Street). A popular local band, Gene Retka & The
Jambolaires will play for dancing and listening from
7 to 11 p.m.
For location directions, call the Moose Lodge at
(651) 776-2830. In case of inclement weather, call
the Moose Lodge for dance cancellation information.
Join Midwest Polka Association
Visit MPA’s website, www.midwestpolkaassociation.com, to find more details of upcoming events,
links to polka bands and polka venues/dance associations, and view a photo gallery.
The MPA encourages everyone to consider membership. A one-year membership is $7 per person, or
$12 per person for two years.
Membership benefits include dance admission
discounts, a bi-monthly newsletter, including band
and dance hall schedules, and a great network for
meeting other polka dancers.
Contact Pat Eckman at (651) 433-2173 for membership information.
For information on dance events, contact Danny
Fabeck at (763) 244-0152, or dan.fabeck@gmail.
com.
Withrow Ballroom
12169 Keystone Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 439-5123 • withrowballroom.com
Pla-Mor Ballroom
Dances • 1:30-5:30 pm Schedule
JANUARY
subject to
Fri. 1 – Happy New Year with Leon Olsen change
Sun. 3 – Chuck Thiel & the Jolly Ramblers
Sun. 10 – Kris & the Riverbend Dutchmen
Sun. 17 – Harvey Becker
& the Riverside Dutchmen
Sun. 24 – MN Po.L.K. of A. nomination meeting
Pla-Mor
Ballroom
and dance.
Music
by Jerry & Joyce.
Sun. 31 – Glencoe Firemen’s Dance
with Leon Olsen from 1-5 pm
FEBRUARY
Sun. 7 – Dain’s Dutchmen
Sun. 14 – Dale Dahmen and the Polka Beats
Sun. 21 – Larry Olsen
Sun. 28 – Leon Olsen
MARCH
Sun. 6 – Kris & the Riverbend Dutchmen
Sun. 13 – Glencoe Lion’s Spring Brunch
followed by Barefoot Becky &
the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
Sun. 20 – Larry Olsen
Sun. 27 – Easter Buffet from 11 am – 1 pm.
Reservations required, (320) 864-4119
1904 Ninth Street East, Glencoe, MN
(320) 864-4119