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Halls that Rick Hampton calls in
on a regular basis are listed first
followed by other halls Rick calls in throughout California
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followed by other halls Rick calls in throughout California
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Mondays with Rick-Whirlaways
Norris Road Veterans Hall-Bakersfield Ca.
Norris Road Veterans Hall-Bakersfield Ca.
400
Norris Road-Bakersfield Ca.
Whirlaways Class/Workshops and Various Weekend Dances
From The South exit Hwy 99 at Airport Drive (Off ramp Becomes Airport) Proceed to Norris Road
Turn right Proceed to the hall on the north side of the street
Whirlaways Class/Workshops and Various Weekend Dances
From The South exit Hwy 99 at Airport Drive (Off ramp Becomes Airport) Proceed to Norris Road
Turn right Proceed to the hall on the north side of the street
From
Visalia/Fresno and Points north exit Norris road off Hwy 99 (north end of Bakersfield) Go east
Proceed to the hall on the north side of the street @ 5 minutes from Freeway.
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Proceed to the hall on the north side of the street @ 5 minutes from Freeway.
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Tuesdays with Rick-Sequoia
Squares
Grace Lutheran Church-Visalia Ca.
1111 S. Conyer St.- Visalia Ca.
From Hwy 99- Take Fwy. 198 East to the Mooney Blvd. Exit-Continue due East on Noble (The frontage Road)
Turn Right (South) at the 3rd. Signal. Proceed South to Tulare Ave. (1st stoplight)- The Church is on the NW Corner.
Turn Right (west) on Tulare to the parking lot.
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Grace Lutheran Church-Visalia Ca.
1111 S. Conyer St.- Visalia Ca.
From Hwy 99- Take Fwy. 198 East to the Mooney Blvd. Exit-Continue due East on Noble (The frontage Road)
Turn Right (South) at the 3rd. Signal. Proceed South to Tulare Ave. (1st stoplight)- The Church is on the NW Corner.
Turn Right (west) on Tulare to the parking lot.
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Wednesdays with Rick-Skirts
& Flirts
A2 Review 7-8- Adv. Class 8-9:20p
A2 Review 7-8- Adv. Class 8-9:20p
Niles
Senior Center-Bakersfield
Ca.
6601 Niles Street Bakersfield
6601 Niles Street Bakersfield
Skirts
& Flirts Advanced
From
Visalia/Fresno Go
south on 99 to the Golden State/Hwy. 204 Exit, (North end of Bakersfield)
Continue south on 204 (Old 99)Go past 3 stoplights at "F", "M" and "O" streets.
Immediately past "O" St. enter the Hwy. 178 east onramp "Lake Isabella" Stay in the left lane
once you get to the top of the curve....Once on 178 east Continue to the Fairfax Road stoplight (All the way thru town)
Turn South to Niles-The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
Continue south on 204 (Old 99)Go past 3 stoplights at "F", "M" and "O" streets.
Immediately past "O" St. enter the Hwy. 178 east onramp "Lake Isabella" Stay in the left lane
once you get to the top of the curve....Once on 178 east Continue to the Fairfax Road stoplight (All the way thru town)
Turn South to Niles-The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
From
Frazier Park and points south-Go North on I-5 to 99 North, Continue to 58
East to Fairfax Road exit
(all the way thru town) Turn North to Niles-The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
(all the way thru town) Turn North to Niles-The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
From
Tehachapi, Lancaster, Palmdale-Go West on Hwy 58 to Fairfax (East end of
Bakersfield)
Turn North to Niles- The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
Turn North to Niles- The hall is just east of the corner of Fairfax and Niles
Thursdays with Rick-Mountain
Squares
Plus 6:30-7p Class 7p-9p
Plus 6:30-7p Class 7p-9p
Frazier
Mountain Community Center-Frazier
Park Ca.
Mountain
Squares Thursday Class/ Workshops and Sunday Dances
From Bakersfield/Fresno Take 99 south to I-5,Continue South
Get off at the Frazier Park Exit. Proceed west on Frazier Mountain Rd. @ 3 1/2 miles to Monterey Trail
(Blinking Red Light)**
Turn left proceed 1 block to Park drive, Turn right and the hall is in the park on your right.
From Bakersfield/Fresno Take 99 south to I-5,Continue South
Get off at the Frazier Park Exit. Proceed west on Frazier Mountain Rd. @ 3 1/2 miles to Monterey Trail
(Blinking Red Light)**
Turn left proceed 1 block to Park drive, Turn right and the hall is in the park on your right.
From
Santa Clarita/ San Fernando Valley take I-5 north, past Gorman and follow the
above directions.
From
Lancaster/Palmdale Take 138 west to Gorman, Go north on I-5(Not far) and
follow above directions
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4th Sundays with Rick-SharpShootersA1/A2
A1/A2 4th Sundays-(Rounds 2:30-3) A2 Squares-3-5:30pm
4th Sundays with Rick-SharpShootersA1/A2
A1/A2 4th Sundays-(Rounds 2:30-3) A2 Squares-3-5:30pm
Clovis
Senior Center-Clovis
Ca.
850 4th. Street Clovis Ca.
850 4th. Street Clovis Ca.
SharpShooters -Traveling Pioneers-Mirdza's Rounds
From
All areas take 99 to Fresno
Go
to the Corner of Shaw and Clovis Avenues (From 168 exit Shaw East @ 3 miles,
From 99 North Exit Clovis Ave. go
@ 14 miles, From 99 South exit Shaw East @ 15 miles or From 41 exit Shaw East @8 miles. Once at the corner of
Shaw and Clovis go north on Clovis into Downtown, Turn right at the first light past the rodeo grounds (5th)to Hughes,
Turn left and proceed 1 short block to 4th and Turn right, hall is 100 yards down on the right, parking is across the
street on the left NOTE: THIS HALL IS VERY NEAR THE OLD TWIN GABLES HALL (Now a hotel)
@ 14 miles, From 99 South exit Shaw East @ 15 miles or From 41 exit Shaw East @8 miles. Once at the corner of
Shaw and Clovis go north on Clovis into Downtown, Turn right at the first light past the rodeo grounds (5th)to Hughes,
Turn left and proceed 1 short block to 4th and Turn right, hall is 100 yards down on the right, parking is across the
street on the left NOTE: THIS HALL IS VERY NEAR THE OLD TWIN GABLES HALL (Now a hotel)
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by Hall Name.
Bootjack Stompers
Take
41 North from Fresno to Hwy 49.(The first stoplight in Oakhurst)
Turn
left to Mariposa. (about 30-40 minutes from Oakhurst-1 1/2 hours from
Fresno)
The hall is across from the fairgrounds before you get to downtown Mariposa .
The hall is across from the fairgrounds before you get to downtown Mariposa .
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CedarBrook Dance Center-Garden Grove Ca.
Most Orange County Clubs
Off the 22 freeway at The Harbor or Fairview/Haster exit.
Immediately North of the 22 On Garden Grove Blvd.
1/4 mile west of Haster (Across from the Holiday Inn)
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CedarBrook Dance Center-Garden Grove Ca.
Most Orange County Clubs
Off the 22 freeway at The Harbor or Fairview/Haster exit.
Immediately North of the 22 On Garden Grove Blvd.
1/4 mile west of Haster (Across from the Holiday Inn)
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First Congregational Church-Glendale
Ca.
2001 Canada Blvd. Glendale Ca
2001 Canada Blvd. Glendale Ca
Dons
& Donettes
From
I 5 (North end of the san Fernando valley) Take 210 EAST towards
Pasadena.
Stay on the 210 till you get to the 2 freeway, then go SOUTH on the 2 to Mountain St.
Turn RIGHT or WEST on Mountain to Verdugo Rd (1st signal at the bottom of hill).
Go RIGHT on Verdugo Rd and immediately get in the left lane.
The road will fork and you want to GO to the LEFT. This will put you on Canada Blvd to the hall
Stay on the 210 till you get to the 2 freeway, then go SOUTH on the 2 to Mountain St.
Turn RIGHT or WEST on Mountain to Verdugo Rd (1st signal at the bottom of hill).
Go RIGHT on Verdugo Rd and immediately get in the left lane.
The road will fork and you want to GO to the LEFT. This will put you on Canada Blvd to the hall
Grover Beach Community Center -Grover Beach Ca.
Pismos & Taws
12th at Trouville Grover Beach
From Hwy 101 in the Five Cities area-Exit at 4th Street-Go "DownHill" to Grand Ave. Turn Left and refer to the map Link
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Hawthorne
Memorial Center-Hawthorne
Ca.
3901 W. El Segundo Blvd. (At
Prairie) Hawthorne
Various
From
LA Area Freeways-Proceed to the 105 Freeway East of the 405, Exit at Crenshaw,
Go South to El Segundo
Turn
West to Hall (On the Right at Prairie) Enter off Prairie around the back
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WEATHER
Helen's Barn-Bakersfield Ca.
1408 Superior Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93314
Rick's C1 class-Various Challenge Weekends
This hall is in rural Bakersfield use the Map Feature to get directions. It's @ halfway between 99 and I-5 off of Hwy 58
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Kern City Town Hall-Bakersfield Ca.
Whirlaways Alternate Hall-Mavericks Workshops
Kern City Directions-exit Hwy 99 at Ming Go West to New Stine-Turn North (Right) to Sundale,
Turn left (West) on Sundale to the stop sign. This is Pebble Beach Drive-turn right and the hall is on the left about 1/2 block.
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Helen's Barn-Bakersfield Ca.
1408 Superior Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93314
Rick's C1 class-Various Challenge Weekends
This hall is in rural Bakersfield use the Map Feature to get directions. It's @ halfway between 99 and I-5 off of Hwy 58
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Kern City Town Hall-Bakersfield Ca.
Whirlaways Alternate Hall-Mavericks Workshops
Kern City Directions-exit Hwy 99 at Ming Go West to New Stine-Turn North (Right) to Sundale,
Turn left (West) on Sundale to the stop sign. This is Pebble Beach Drive-turn right and the hall is on the left about 1/2 block.
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Mt.
Vernon Veterans Hall-Bakersfield
Ca.
Skirts
& Flirts Saturdays and Various
From
Visalia/Fresno Go
south on 99 to the Golden State/Hwy. 204 Exit, (North end of Bakersfield)
Continue south on 204 (Old 99)Go past 3 stoplights at "F", "M' and "O" streets.
Immediately past "O" st. enter the Hwy. 178 east onramp "Lake Isabella" Stay in the left lane once you get to the top
of the curve....Once on 178 east Continue to the Mt. Vernon Exit, Turn right and proceed to hall
at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Mt. Vernon Across from Heritage Park and in the same complex as the Juvenile facility
Continue south on 204 (Old 99)Go past 3 stoplights at "F", "M' and "O" streets.
Immediately past "O" st. enter the Hwy. 178 east onramp "Lake Isabella" Stay in the left lane once you get to the top
of the curve....Once on 178 east Continue to the Mt. Vernon Exit, Turn right and proceed to hall
at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Mt. Vernon Across from Heritage Park and in the same complex as the Juvenile facility
Oakhurst
Community Center-Oakhurst
(Yosemite) Ca.
Oakhurst fall festival-Gold
Dusters-Various Weekend Dances
From
Visalia/Fresno/Bakersfield and points south
Take
99 to Fresno Proceed
to Fwy. 41 North thru Fresno, Continue @ 40 miles to Oakhurst.
Turn Right at the 2nd stoplight ("The talking bear") and continue to 425b, Turn right to hall (@45 minutes from Fresno)
Turn Right at the 2nd stoplight ("The talking bear") and continue to 425b, Turn right to hall (@45 minutes from Fresno)
From
Madera/Merced/Modesto and points north
Take
99 to Hwy 145 (in Madera) go east to Hwy 41 (@ 16 miles) turn left (north) on
41 and follow the above directions
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Orangevale
Grange Hall-Orangevale
Ca.
Overalls
From Sacramento Take US 50 East to the Hazel Ave exit. Left over Freeway. Go North on Hazel to
Greenback turn right to the 2nd light -Walnut. Turn right to hall just past the 2nd stop sign on the right
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Overalls
From Sacramento Take US 50 East to the Hazel Ave exit. Left over Freeway. Go North on Hazel to
Greenback turn right to the 2nd light -Walnut. Turn right to hall just past the 2nd stop sign on the right
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Palmdale Senior Center-Palmdale Ca.
Aces & Dueces-AV Squares-High Desert Callers School
From Visalia/Fresno/Bakersfield-Take 99 to 58 East to Hwy 14 south and follow below
From Frazier Park-Take I-5 to 138 east to Hwy 14 and Follow below
From The san Fernando Valley Take SFV freeways to 14 North and Follow below
Take 14 to Palmdale Blvd. Go east to 10th street East, Turn Right to Q-12, The hall is across
from the Park on the left
Rasmussen
Senior center-Bakersfield
Ca.
Joaquin Squares and Various Weekend Dances
From the North-Exit at Norris Road-Follow the EAST sign- Immediately past the
freeway under crossing
(The First Stoplight) Turn Right-This is Roberts Lane-Continue to hall (about 2 miles) Just past Wienerscnitzel
From the South-Take 99 to the Olive exit (North end of Bakersfield) Turn East (across freeway)
(The First Stoplight) Turn Right-This is Roberts Lane-Continue to hall (about 2 miles) Just past Wienerscnitzel
From the South-Take 99 to the Olive exit (North end of Bakersfield) Turn East (across freeway)
Turn
Right on Roberts lane
Hall
is about 1.5 miles down
on
the right hand side.
(Just
Past Wienerscnitzel)
Royer
Park Hall-Roseville Ca.
Many Clubs- Whirlaways, Mavericks, Suburban 8's etc.
From
Sacramento area Freeways proceed to Business 80 I-80 toward Reno
From
Auburn and points east (Reno) Take I-80 west
Take
the Douglas Ave West exit in Roseville (approx 25 minutes from Sacramento)
Once
you get over the Freeway (I-80) go past the 1st light past overpass (Harding) and turn Right
at the 2nd one way street you can turn right on (Lincoln) Take Lincoln to the end and turn left
at the 2nd one way street you can turn right on (Lincoln) Take Lincoln to the end and turn left
(Sutter) Fish
around a 45 degree turn and there is a side street (Park Drive) Turn
left before the bridge
and the hall and parking will be on your right some 300 feet down.
and the hall and parking will be on your right some 300 feet down.
Santa
Clarita Senior Center-Newhall Ca.
22900 Market St.-Newhall Ca.
Sierra Hillbillies
From SFV and points south: Take I-5 To Highway 14(Lancaster/Palmdale)
From Highway 14, exit San Fernando Rd. North; turn left at Newhall Avenue. Turn left at Market Street
(about 2 blocks); the Senior Center is 1 block on your right. There are parking lots on both ends of the building.
Alternate Route from San Fernando Valley (to bypass Interstate 5): from Balboa Blvd. and 118,
take Balboa north to Foothill Blvd. Turn left (north) and follow signs to Highway 14. Follow directions above.
22900 Market St.-Newhall Ca.
Sierra Hillbillies
From SFV and points south: Take I-5 To Highway 14(Lancaster/Palmdale)
From Highway 14, exit San Fernando Rd. North; turn left at Newhall Avenue. Turn left at Market Street
(about 2 blocks); the Senior Center is 1 block on your right. There are parking lots on both ends of the building.
Alternate Route from San Fernando Valley (to bypass Interstate 5): from Balboa Blvd. and 118,
take Balboa north to Foothill Blvd. Turn left (north) and follow signs to Highway 14. Follow directions above.
From
the San Joaquin Valley:
Take 99 to I-5 over the Grapevine to the Lyons exit (Magic Mountain area)
turn away from Magic Mountain on Lyons to Newhall, Turn Right (south) to Market. Turn Right (west) to hall.
This is few miles from I-5.
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turn away from Magic Mountain on Lyons to Newhall, Turn Right (south) to Market. Turn Right (west) to hall.
This is few miles from I-5.
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Santa
Maria YMCA-Santa
Maria Ca.
3400
Skyway Drive-Santa Maria Ca.
Squaws
& Pa's
From
Fresno
Take
Hwy 41 south to Hwy 46 West to Hwy 101 South (Paso Robles) and follow below
directions.
From
Visalia
Take
Hwy 198 west to Hwy 41 south to Hwy 46 West to Hwy 101 South (Paso Robles) and
follow below directions
From
Bakersfield
Take
99 South to Hwy 166 go West to Hwy 101
From
Hwy 101 proceed to Santa Maria, Exit Betteravia and go west to Broadway (Hwy
135) .
Turn left on Broadway to Skyway Drive @ 2 miles
Turn left on Broadway to Skyway Drive @ 2 miles
Turn
right onto Skyway the road will curve
and the hall is on
your
right across
from the Santa Maria Airport
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WEATHER
Simi
Valley Senior Center-Simi
Valley Ca.
3900
Avenida Simi-Simi Valley Ca.
Happy
Squares
From
I-5 in the North San Fernando valley Take the 118 Fwy. to Simi Valley
Exit at Tapo Canyon,
Proceed North to Avenida Simi
Proceed North to Avenida Simi
Turn
left to the hall (In the Government center)
Sonora Moose Lodge-Sonora Ca.
20921 Longeway-Sonora Ca.
Twain Harte Twirlers
99 No. to Hwy.120 East (in Manteca).
Follow Hwy.120 through Oakdale (left turn at main intersection).
Notice Hwy.120 & Hwy.108 combine after Oakdale.
Stay on Hwy.108 to Sonora.
Somewhere around 5 miles past Sonora (still on Hwy.108) you will hit Soulsbyville.
At Soulsbyville Road (signal) turn Left.
First Stop sign (only a short distance) turn Right on Longeway Road.
Another short distance and you will see the Moose Lodge on the Right side.
20921 Longeway Road. Pull in the second parking lot -- hall towards the rear
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Square
Eight's Hall-Hanford
Ca.
Square
8's
From
Visalia take 198 west thru Hanford to 12th Exit.
Take
12th North to Fargo ,Turn right Hall is just before the railroad tracks on the
right.
From
Bakersfield-Take 99 North to the 198 West exit then follow above Visalia
directions.
From
Fresno-Take 99 South to the Hwy. 43 exit (Selma) Proceed south on 43 to
Excelsior-
Turn Right to 11th-Turn Left to Fargo (Just coming into to town-Church on the corner)-Turn Right on Fargo
and hall is immediately past the railroad tracks on the left
Turn Right to 11th-Turn Left to Fargo (Just coming into to town-Church on the corner)-Turn Right on Fargo
and hall is immediately past the railroad tracks on the left
St
Paul's Methodist Church-Fresno
Ca.
Ricky B's
Monday Advanced -Steppers & Stompers
From
Visalia/Fresno/Bakersfield
Take
99 to Fresno ,proceed
to Fwy. 41 in Central Fresno, Take the Shields Off ramp,
(Follow the Veterans Hospital signs) -Turn East to Fresno st., Turn South to Clinton
(Follow the Veterans Hospital signs) -Turn East to Fresno st., Turn South to Clinton
(You're at the
hospital)- Continue by
Turning West to Hall
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Taft
Veterans Hall-Taft
Ca.
Circle T's
Take
Hwy 43 to Hwy 119 (From I5) Or 99 to Hwy 119 to Taft, Proceed to the Corner of
Cedar and Taylor-
See Map
GET MAP
GET WEATHER
Tehachapi Veterans Hall-Tehachapi Ca.
Gandy
Dancers
Take
58 East From 99 (Bakersfield) Exit at Tehachapi and proceed to the Corner of
"F"
and Green-Next to Sheriff's Office (about 30 minutes from Bakersfield)
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WEATHER
The Clubhouse on Divisadero-Visalia Ca.
NOT CURRENTLY USED-
2301 S. Divisadero-Visalia
2301 S. Divisadero-Visalia
From
Bakersfield/Fresno Take 99 to the Hwy. 198 exit , go East to Mooney Blvd.
Hwy 63 south exit.
Head
South To Walnut Turn Left to Divisadero (Not too far past Mooney)
Turn
Right to Mobile Home Park
United
Methodist Church-Garden
Grove Ca.
Rustler's
12741
Main St. Garden Grove
Take
the 22 Freeway to Euclid , Go North and follow the map.
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GET WEATHER
Wilson
Road Veterans Hall-Bakersfield
Ca.
Mavericks
Saturday dances
1905
Wilson Rd.-Bakersfield
From Hwy 99 in the Bakersfield
area
Exit 99 at the Ming turn off,
go east to "H" street, Turn right (south) 1 mile to Wilson road,
Turn right to Fremont (Behind Dollar Store) then left on Fremont to parking lot
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Visalia Senior Center-Visalia Ca.
Visalia Senior Squares
310 N. Locust Visalia Ca.
From 99- Exit 198 east to Court St. Exit (Hwy 63 North) Follow frontage road to turn Left
onto Court (one way street)-Proceed North and hall parking will be on the left not too far
past Main-Between School and Oak.
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Turn right to Fremont (Behind Dollar Store) then left on Fremont to parking lot
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Visalia Senior Center-Visalia Ca.
Visalia Senior Squares
310 N. Locust Visalia Ca.
From 99- Exit 198 east to Court St. Exit (Hwy 63 North) Follow frontage road to turn Left
onto Court (one way street)-Proceed North and hall parking will be on the left not too far
past Main-Between School and Oak.
GET MAP
GET WEATHER
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