These are some upcoming nearby events that dulcimer players and friends might be interested in:

• Menucha Dulcimer Festival in the Columbia River Gorge – Menucha Retreat Center in the Columbia Gorge (near Portland, Oregon) Dates for 2012 are May 31- June 3. Teachers include: Madeline MacNeil, Janita Baker, Robert Force, and Scott Snyder.

• Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas: at Wallowa Lake in NE Oregon's beautiful Wallowa Mountains. It will be July 1 - 7, 2012. Teachers include Heidi Muller, Bob Webb, and Stephen Seifert. Woot Woot! Visit their website for more info and to register.

(Note: 3RDS is not affiliated with the organizers. Info presented is believed to be accurate, but you should check with the hosting organizations for full details before packing the car.)

Let us know of any other relevant events you know of.