SCDH Calendar

Winter 2025/2026 & More!

SCDH FEATURED EVENT
HOLIDAY HOUSE CONCERT & CAROLOKE

Flutter-by Music: Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
Hammered Dulcimers & Multi-Instruments
Hybrid: Choice of ZOOM or IN-PERSON, Pomona, CA
Dec 20th, 2025, Pacific TIme

Concert
12:30-1:30pm

Caroloke
1:30-2:30pm (Christmas carol sing-along)

Co-sponsored by SCDH & the Kingsley Sessions
Register by Dec 13th to save a seat or receive the Zoom link

Mail a check made out to ‘Patti Amelotte’ for suggested donation of $15/ Zoom household or in-person seat. Mail to Patti, 390 E Kingsley Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
or pay by Paypal, Venmo or Zelle. Need your email address & phone# to receive Zoom link or to reserve seats. Questions? patti@pattiamelotte.com or 310-995-7171
Info: https://scdh.org/SCDH/Welcome.html & flyer

NEED YOUR INPUT FOR SCDH E-CALENDARS

Do you have jams, practice groups, workshops, performances, dances, product tips & sales or info. on touring musicians or dulcimer rescue? Anything you want included that is appropriate for SCDH?
Please send your input at any time to: dulcimer@scdh.org
Thanks from Barbara Gershman, President, SCDH non-profit

DULCIMER RESCUE/MARKETPLACE/BULLETIN BOARD

DULCIMER RESCUE:
GIVE: Get your unused dulcimers back into circulation!
GET: Are you in need of a dulcimer? If so – Mountain or Hammered type?
Include your name, email address, phone # in reply.
Pass along info. at: dulcimer@scdh.org

Follow Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Group On FACEBOOK!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/173032279420635

WORKSHOPS

Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer Classes with Patti Amelotte on Zoom Mondays, 5 - 6pm
Email Patti, patti@pattiamelotte.com to enroll, get Zoom link & music.
Learn or relearn tunes and techniques! $32/Class

Intermediate/ Advanced Hammered Dulcimer Classes with Patti Amelotte on Zoom Jan 10th 2026 Saturdays, 10-11:30am
Email Patti, patti@pattiamelotte.com to enroll, get Zoom link & music.
Learn or relearn tunes and techniques! $40/Class

JAMS, PRACTICE GROUPS

North San Diego County Mountain Dulcimer Group

North San Diego County Mountain Dulcimers Wed. 10am-1pm. First & Third Wednesdays/month
In-person group – sharing tunes and tips!
Potential new members call in advance in case of cancellation
Fallbrook Library
124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Info. laurie.traylor@gmail.com Cell: 310-702-2655

Fountain Valley Sr Strum/ Sing In-person / John Merriam host johntmerriam@hotmail.com
Jan 7 & 21 Wed. 1-3pm
FV Senior Center (usually 1st & 3rd Wed.)
17957 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
ZOOM: Barbara Gershman host bgershman@socal.rr.com
Jan 28 Wed.,1-3pm
Songs & tunes for fun and sharing.

West Side HDs & OCHDs Jan 13 -Tues., 7-9 pm 2nd Tues./month;
Zoom Host Kay Deeney
Sharing tunes & playing for fun plus a little instruction!
Info. – Barbara Gershman, bgershman@socal.rr.com
Downey Folk Music JamWed. 5:30-7:50pm (4th Wed./ mo., but no Dec. jam)
Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr., Downey, CA
Rio Hondo Room. (562) 904-7223 at Barbara Riley Center
Jam hosted by: Lynn Furnis at lowretta70@verizon.net
“We welcome acoustic music players.”
TLT (The Living Tradition) All acoustic instruments jam Occasonal Sat, 5-7:30pm In-person 5:00 pm Set up
Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA
Free. Please consider giving a $3 donation.
Info. - Patty McCollom, pattymccollom96@gmail.com

HAMMERED DULCIMER SOIREE JAM
Ocassional Sundays 4-6 pm
Play along with Patti Amelotte over Zoom. Chat with friends & inspire yourself to learn or relearn tunes!
Email Patti, patti@pattiamelotte.com for links to Zoom & Dropbox for repertoire sheet music. Donations gratefully accepted-check, PayPal or Venmo.
390 E. Kingsley Ave., Pomona, CA 91767

UKULELE & GUITAR

Bill Dempsey teaching 2 classes:
1) ‘Bill’s Basic Uke’ Ukulele Class and
2) Beginning Guitar
Saddleback College Community Education. Spring 2026 classes.
Reg. opens Dec. 15 - saddleback.augusoft.net - info.
billdempsey@cox.net 949-357-7333

Bill also teaches ukulele online via Zoom 2 days/week

UKULELE ROUND ROBIN
DatesTBA- 10:30am-12:30pm
Every other Thursday, In-person, Downey
Led by Jim Romano, Contact Jim to RSVP & get address
562-665-3418 call or text jsromano1@yahoo.com
Bring 5 tunes and copies to share!

PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

PATTI AMELOTTE – SOLO HAMMERED DULCIMERSouth Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA
Dec. 19 - Carousel Court, Level 2 - 11am to 2pm- w/Brenda Hunter
Dec. 23 - Carousel Court, Level 2 - 11am to 2pm
Dec. 24 - Jewel Court - 3pm to 5pm
If you plan to come, text or email Patti at least 30 mins before her start time to verify date/time/location. She can give you landmarks of where to find her and

where to park. patti@pattiamelotte.com 310-995-7171

Patti Amelotte – Performing “The Light of Hope Returning” With choir, chamber group, piano & hammered dulcimer
Dec. 14 – 2 shows: 4pm and 7pm
Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
HOLIDAY HOUSE CONCERT & CAROLOKE
Patti Amelotte & Brenda Hunter – Hammered Dulcimers & more. Hybrid: In-person & Zoom
Dec. 20, 12:30N – 2:30pm
Pomona, CA
Info: patti@pattiamelotte.com

Patti Amelotte & Brenda Hunter – Hammered Dulcimers
Dec. 21, 10am Church Service
Claremont United Church of Christ
233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Free to all, welcoming to all.

Sans Frontières (Without Borders) International Folk Dance Band
New Year’s Eve Party – Laguna Woods International Dancers
December 31, 2025 – Wednesday
Suggested donation: $10
Time: 6:00-10:00 pm (Chicago Midnight)
Live dance music by two bands, including Sans Frontières:
Barbara Gershman – Hammered Dulcimer, Keyboard
Cassie Macdonnell – Violin, Vocals, Percussion
Jonathan Cabral – Bass Guitar, Guitar
Marcella Lawson – Vocals, Flute, Guitar, Percussion
Marty Iordanopoulos – Clarinet, Saxophone
Mindy Belli – Recorders, Percussion
Terry Gucwa – Guitar, Cello, Trombone, Vocals, Fretted Dulcimer
Clubhouse 2, 24112 Moulton Pkwy,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Information at LID NYE 2024 Flyer
For more info and gate access: Terry at 714-501-8714
or Marilyn at 949-939-0604

DOHO Café, Doheny State Beach
Bill Dempsey – Singing & playing guitar, harmonica, ukulele, etc.
Sun., Jan. 4, 2pmbilldempsey@cox.net 949-357-7333

FESTIVALS

6th Annual QuaranTUNE Virtual Christmas Concert Series
Dec. 14 (12pm PST) and Dec. 15 (4pm PST)
https://www.virtualdulcimerfest.com/concert
Zoom ticket/household - $25.99
FREE book of Christmas music with each ticket purchase
Dec. 15 - Includes Patti Amelotte/ Brenda Hunter as Flutter-by Music
Plus many hammered & mountain dulcimer players you might know

DULCIMOON Virtual Dulcimer Festival
Jan. 16-18, 2026
Workshops, community, kids events, concerts, playing circle
Both mountain and hammered dulcimer activities
dj@dulcimoon.com
Organizers - DJ Hamouris and Erin Mae Lewis
Registration open 12/1/25-1/9/26

Hammered Dulcimer ‘Vous’
May 14-17, 2026
Sandy, OR
Patti Amelotte & Brenda Hunter – teaching and performing
Email Mick Doherty for info. & reg. Reg. now. Fills up fast!!!
mick@nwdulcimer.com

EVENTS BEING EXPLORED TBD OR PLANNED include:
• Mountain Dulcimer: TBD

IDEAS? Please email Barbara Gershman at: dulcimer@scdh.org Thanks!

Check back soon for MORE SCDH Calendar Updates!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

SCDH SPONSORSHIPS & RENEWALS GIVE SUPPORT FOR:
Artists' fees, insurance, advertising, heritage, outreach, house concerts, communications – website www.scdh.org & email / E-Newsletter/Calendar. Donations of resources, goods & services help to stretch funding.
SCDH is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization staffed solely by unpaid volunteers. Contributions are tax deductible.

To Give Your 2025 Annual Support, Please Mail to NEW P.O. BOX:
1) CHECK payable to SCDH. Mail: SCDH- P.O. Box 15422, Long Beach, CA 90815
SINGLE $35/ FAMILY $45/ DULCIMER HERO $60/ ANGEL $100/ LEGEND $250

2) INFO. SECTION of this form with updated contact info. (Only used for SCDH business. Never sold.)
Contribution confirmation will be emailed or mailed to you by Teresa Alvarado, SCDH Treasurer, for your records. Thank you for your support!!
Barbara Gershman, SCDH President
Michelle Wallace, SCDH Supporter / Sponsorship Chair
Michelle091858@yahoo.com 949-463-1023

Please PRINT your CONTACT INFORMATION & MAIL with your check:

NAME (s): _______________________________________
STREET: _______________________________________
CITY/ State/ Zip: _______________________________________
PHONE(s): _______________________________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________
Comments: _______________________________________

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You don't need to be a Sponsor/Member of SCDH to list an event.
But the event should be Dulcimer-Related or of musical interest to our organization.
This is a public service of SCDH, which does not endorse or fund these events unless stated.
Send your dulcimer events in the following format to: dulcimer@scdh.org

Name of Performer(s) /Group/Event
Date, Day, Time
Location: Address, City, State, Zip
Cost - if any
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