The Clatsop County Stringband will be playing April 14 for the 2nd Friday Contra dance at Astoria Arts and Movement Center, 342 10th Street, Astoria, from 7-10 p.m. All dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Clatsop County Stringband members Knox Swanson, Larry Moore, Gina and Hobe Kytr and caller Dave Ambrose invite the public to join them. Knox and Larry are members of the Beerman Creek Stringband. Gina and Hobe formerly played in the Blue Heron Stringband with Ann Baldwin.