Attention, waltzing Oregonians! This Sunday is the seventh annual Flash Waltz in the lovely Portland Peninsula Park Rose Garden, organized by my friends Will Simpson and Syd Newell. All are welcome to waltz or watch this Sunday. Too far to travel? Enjoy the idea and these photos, or think about organizing a flash waltz in your hometown...
Here's a message from Will:
Dear friends who love to Waltz,
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm. We are organizing our seventh annual Flash Waltz in the lovely Portland Peninsula Park Rose Garden. This event is free and open to everyone who would like to dance and enjoy the ambiance of shady grass lanes surrounded by roses and beautiful music. Join The Portland Rose Garden Waltz Band for this one-of-a-kind community event. Here are the details: The one hour or so Flash Waltz will be in the Southeast corner of The Portland Peninsula Park Rose Garden, near the corner of N. Kerby St. and N. Ainsworth St. on Sunday, August 8, promptly at 5:00 pm. Check the weather report. If we get rained out, the backup date is Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 pm. If you have questions or would like to be added to our Flash Waltz contact list email me: wcsimpson@mac.com In order to use the park without a permit - All music must be acoustic, no alcohol and the event is free.