The community is invited to the historic Sunnydale log cabin on Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 9 for contra dancing and live music from the Blue Ridge Rounders featuring Alan Dillman, Bob Buckingham and Amy Buckingham.

Calling will be done by Diane Silver a popular Asheville caller. Beginner lessons start at 3:30 p.m. with dancing from 4-6:30 p.m.

No experience or partner is needed.

Sunnydale is a historic facility with a wooden dance floor and plenty of room. It is located at 334 Trade Street in Tryon next to the IGA Grocery. Parking in front on lot to east and across the street (not in the Dollar General lot).

A donation for participation is requested.

Tryon Downtown Development Association is co-sponsoring and helping with costs and hopes that dancers will come early and enjoy dinner at one of the great restaurants in downtown Tryon.

Questions or to be on email list: blueridgecontra@icloud.com.

– article submitted by Judy Thompson