The Innovative Events Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation and the Congregational Church (UCC) of Tryon is sponsoring a community dance at Stearns Gym, Peak Street in Columbus, Saturday, March 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The dance features many different styles of Old Time and community dancing, but will focus primarily on Contra dancing.

The music will be Old Time mountain string band music featuring fiddles, guitars, mandolins, banjos and upright bass. Tunes are played in the Old Time way, much like jazz, where a simple and very basic melody is improvised by each instrument making the music extremely rich and complex. The group Local Produce featuring Tryons Doug Rostick, will provide the music.

The caller/ dance leader, Becky Walter has years of calling experience and specializes in community dance, she will use calls from a variety of traditions including contra, round, country and square dances.

Come join the centuries old tradition of community dancing. Enjoy an evening of unequalled recreation and fellowship. The Spring Fling Dance is open to all for a donation; refreshments will also be available. Child care for infants and toddlers is available. Bring the entire family for an inexpensive evening of fun and fellowship.

For more information call the Congregational Church office 828-859-9414.