Lindy in the Park, the longest-running regular Lindy hop swing dance event in the San Francisco Bay Area, is turning 15! On Sunday, August 14, 2011 come celebrate 15 years of free swing dancing in Golden Gate Park with a special Anniversary edition of Lindy in the Park. To celebrate, we’re having a potluck picnic and extending the music and dancing hours until at least 3:00pm. Come out and party, dance, see your friends, reunite with old friends, make new friends, share some delicious food, and have a great time!
SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS:
To mark this special occasion, we’ll be selling limited-edition Lindy in the Park 15th Anniversary t-shirts and sweatshirts. Here’s a sample of the design:
WHEN:
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Extended Hours: 11:00am-3:00pm+
SCHEDULE:
11:00am-3:00pm+: Music & Dancing & Potluck Picnic
12:00pm-12:30pm: Free Beginner Swing Dance Lesson with Hep Jen
~2:00pm: Annual Group Photo
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring main dishes, side dishes, salads, desserts, and drinks to share. (Paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils are already taken care of.)
WHERE:
The regular Lindy in the Park location: the south sidewalk area along John F. Kennedy Drive between the de Young Museum and the north entrance to the Music Concourse. (Note that the 8th Ave. entrance and JFK Dr. are closed to car traffic on Sundays.) Yahoo! Maps for Lindy in the Park (JFK Dr. location), San Francisco
VOLUNTEERS:
We’re looking for volunteers to help with set-up, t-shirts, food tables, and clean-up. 30-minute shifts. Please contact Linda Lau (linda0702@yahoo.com) to sign up or get more information.
Please help spread the word!
Hope to see you there!
Ken Watanabe
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