The purpose of Folk Music Society of Midland (Michigan) is: To promote interest and educate the public in traditional music, folklore, and dance; To provide a forum for musicians and dancers with an interest in traditional music; To provide services to the community via sponsorship of concerts, festivals, and workshops designed to maintain these traditional heritages and values. We are an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society, which qualifies us as a non-profit organization under the IRS 501 (c)(3) tax code.

The Folk Music Society of Midland will be holding their annual picnic and election of officers on June 10, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Carriage House Addition at the Bradley House, 3200 Cook Rd., Midland, MI. A potluck dinner will begin at 6:15--Business meeting to follow. There are nine members on the Governing Board of this Society. Each year we  must elect three members to this Board. The terms are for three years. If you are a member and your dues are paid, you are eligible to have your name on the ballot. Your name must be received by the Election Committee by April 1, 2009

Bring your acoustic instrument to the June 10th meeting, if you would like to join a lively jam after the business has concluded.

Our folk music groups  have  been  invited  back for  the  2009 Folk Music Sundays  series  at  Dow  Gardens.  These  events  will  be   held on  the  first  Sunday  of  May,  June, July  and August  from  4:00 - 6:00  p.m. Take an  afternoon  stroll  through the Gardens and listen to  four  different groups playing at various locations in the Gardens.  You  are invited to bring a blanket and a picnic meal to enjoy while you  listen or bring comfortable shoes and  join  in at the "barn  dance".

Dates: May 3, 2009, June 7, 2009, July 5, 2009 and August 2, 2009.

Time: 4:00-6:00  p.m.

Cost:   Admission Fee for Dow Gardens: $5.00 for adults,  $1.00 for students,  free  for 5 and under.  Annual  Card is $10.00.

For more information call 989-839-5829. Visit http://www.dowgardens.org.