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George Community Hall

George, Washington's Community Center


The purpose of the George Community Hall

in George, WA:

  • To provide a place where community events and social gatherings can comfortably occur
  • To promote the arts and culture in George, WA
  • To carry on the traditions begun by our city founders, Charles and Edith Brown

The George Community Hall is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and it exists for the benefit and enjoyment of George, WA, residents as well as the Quincy Valley at large. It is overseen by a Board of Directors, who also function as volunteer event directors on behalf of the City of George for the grand July 4 Celebration, the monthly CoffeeHouse concert series, and the Annual Bluegrass Festival every September.

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Events at the Community Hall

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  Keep the music ALIVE in George, WA!

The George, Washington CoffeeHouse Concert Series

Save these dates!

October 19 - The SADDLE ROCKERS

November 16 - CORRAL CREEK

December 14 - MARLIN HANDBELL RINGERS special start time 3 pm

February 15 - TBA

March 15 - Terry Enyert & the STEELHEAD BAND

April 19 - The RUSTY BARBWIRE BOYS

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And Just What is a CoffeeHouse?

          The term, "CoffeeHouse" hearkens back to the 1950's beatnik era, when small urban cafes and coffeehouses became music and poetry venues for the likes of Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and so many others.

          The George, Washington version of the CoffeeHouse carries on the innovative music venue idea, mixing it with a bit of small-town, rural charm.

          Begun in 2004, our CoffeeHouse features a range of Americana including Bluegrass, Classic Country, vintage Cowboy, Rhythm & Blues, plus maybe a little old-time Rock & Roll!  We love featuring bands that are local to the Pacific Northwest, and we do it in a way that is family-friendly, encouraging young and old alike to enjoy the music!

           More often than not, our start time is 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 for best seating.  The cost of admission is just $5 and kids age 12 and under get to attend for FREE.  We do a hat-pass for the musicians, and the suggested donation for this is $10-$12 per person.  At half-time everyone is invited downstairs for a cookie and of course, coffee break (because, well, it's a COFFEEHOUSE, after all).  Then, back to the concert room we go for the second set of music.  It's a great cheap date, family outing or girls night out!

Annual Bluegrass Festival

It was the best week of the year, and you should have been here!

17th Annual George Washington Bluegrass Festival Schedule 2024

WIFI GCH Guest: July4GeoWA!   Camp Host for the week is Terri Jones


Monday 9/16 - Set up Camp, then Jam! Early Bird Camping starts at noon. DRY CAMPING ONLY. Limited number of electrical hook-ups available at $25 for the week – see Camp Host Terri

6 pm - Hot Dog Meet & Greet at the Community Hall Kitchen, hosted by Debby & Elliot Kooy

 

Tuesday 9/17 - All-day Jamming!

SHHH!  Keep this under your hat!  Assemble for a bluegrass FLASH MOB at the GCH, downstairs at the Community Hall at 7:15 pm!  You'll be performing for the George City Council, which will be in session.  One tune only, please (unless they ask for an encore, of course), the council has business to attend to!


Wednesday 9/18 -

8-9:30 - Gospel Pancake Breakfast at the pavilion, hosted by Terri Jones, Ron Harrington and George Richardson       

              Cost: either sing a gospel song or listen to one!


 

Thursday 9/19 -

4 pm – Open Mic on stage (sign-up required)

5 pm – Open Mic on stage (sign-up required)

6 pm - All-Camp Potluck at the Pavilion (plates, napkins, forks, serving utensils + drinks provided)

 

Fri. 9/20 - Emcee for this weekend is Betty Lampinen (A.K.A. Olga, A.K.A. Ella Dean, A.K.A. April Butcher…you never know!)

Noon – Roosevelt Road on outdoor stage

1:15 pm - George Elementary School Students’ Field Trip/Open Mic Onstage

                  McKean Family Fiddlers on outdoor stage

2:30 pm – FarmStrong on outdoor stage

3:45 pm - Heartbreak Pass on outdoor stage 

5 pm – Friends of Larry on outdoor stage

6 pm – Dinner hour

7 pm - Home-made Pie & Ice Cream Social - front porch patio at the Community Hall

8:00 pm – Custer’s Grass Band onstage at the GCH Concert Room

 

Sat. 9/21 -   

10 am - Banjo Workshop Led by Bob Martin at Jam Circle on GCH porch

            - Bass Workshop Led by John Pyles, upstairs at the George Community Hall

            - Mandolin Workshop Led by Randy Engle, downstairs at the George Community Hall

11 am - Guitar Workshop Led by Kevin Miller Downstairs at the George Community Hall

            - Dobro Workshop Led by Rick Meade at Jam Circle on GCH porch

            - Fiddle Workshop Led by Robbie Bennet Upstairs at the George Community Hall

Noon until 1:45 - Open Mic on outdoor stage (sign-up required)

2:15 pm - Roosevelt Road on outdoor stage

3:30 pm – FarmStrong on outdoor stage

4:45 pm – Custer’s Grass Band on outdoor stage

6 pm – Dinner hour

7:30 pm - Heartbreak Pass onstage at the GCH Concert Room

8:45 pm – Friends of Larry onstage at the GCH Concert Room

 

Sun. 9/22 –

9:30 am - Gospel set by Roosevelt Road, upstairs at the George Community Hall

10:30 am - Bluegrass Gospel Farewell JAM upstairs at the George Community Hall


Featured stage bands 9/20 + 21:


Home-Grown Music!

Music Jams

Our FIRST FRIDAY JAM, happening (oddly enough) on the First Friday of every month, has become the gathering place for musicians and vocalists to play in community, and for audiences to practice music appreciation! 

It's home-grown music at its funnest!

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Our THIRD FRIDAY BEGINNERS' JAM, is for less-experienced musicians who want to learn to play nicely with others!

Bring your instrument, a music stand if you have one, lyrics with chords of whatever songs you want the group to learn,

and a smile! 

We begin at 7 pm, every Third Friday.   More experienced musicians are invited as well; be prepared to help someone learn something new with their instrument or voice.  An audience is always welcome at this jam, too!

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 to keep the music alive in George, Washington!

Be sure to check out our July 4 page!


But wait!!  There's more...

Other Events at the Hall

There's a lot going on around here.  Future special event happenings will

be spotlighted in this space!

Watch for:

Community Meetings

Volunteer Opportunities

George Washington's Birthday/Worldwide HAM Radio broadcast event

Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by The Georgettes


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We are confident the George Community Hall can continue serving the folks of George, as well as the greater surrounding area with enjoyable family-friendly events and public and private celebrations for years to come.


Our friends and donors have made the difference! We are proud to remind everyone that COMMUNITY happens to be our middle name! THANK YOU for participating with us, to keep our fun traditions and great music events alive in George, WA! 


May we count on you to continue to support our efforts?


Your contributions are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE because the George Community Hall is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. You can donate through PayPal on this page, or if you prefer, mail a check to George Community Hall, P.O. Box 5064, George, WA 98824. You will receive a year-end receipt, with our thanks. 


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Contributions to the George Community Hall are TAX- DEDUCTABLE 

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