Ceili of the Valley Society

Ceili of the Valley Society We hold Irish social dance (céilí – pronounced kay-lee) classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM at the VFW Hall in Salem, Oregon.

501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish heritage and culture in the Willamette Valley primarily through social events that incorporate music and dance. Formed in 2006, the Céilí of the Valley Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish heritage and culture in the Willamette Valley, primarily through social e

vents that incorporate music and dance. Additionally, on the second Friday of the month, we host a Céilí with live music, called dancing, food, raffle and more (also at the VFW Hall) Come check us out! Our purpose is:
- To educate the public about Irish dance and culture by providing public access to the same;
- To research the history of Irish dance and preserve that cultural knowledge through educational outreach to the public;
- To nurture and develop Irish dance callers and musicians for the purposes of ensuring the continuation of a vibrant cultural community;
- To enhance the community by creating a cultural organization dedicated to Irish music, dance and other Irish cultural activities;
- To support the local Irish community and to enhance relationships between the local Irish, Scottish and other Celtic cultural communities in the Salem area and the larger Willamette Valley of Oregon. Support Irish Culture & Heritage in Oregon…
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Friday, June 19th at 7, the Celtic Music Hour has its rebroadcast on KMUZ. Stream it live at KMUZ.org
06/19/2026

Friday, June 19th at 7, the Celtic Music Hour has its rebroadcast on KMUZ. Stream it live at KMUZ.org

We're ready for the rebroadcast! It's More New Music this week. Hear it Friday, June 19th at 7 pm on kMUZ 88.5 & 100.7 FM, streaming live at kmuz.org. Not free then? Listen any time for up to two weeks following a broadcast by going to kmuz.org/shows. On Tuesday or Friday, look for the Celtic Music Hour logo. Open the link for available shows. Plus, another community radio station, KYAC 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon airs the show on Monday, June 22nd at 10 am and 5 pm. Stream the show live at kyacfm.org. Hear Princess Nancy from the Rule of Three CD that was released as a single. The rest of the album will be released at the end of July.
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June Ceili - Enthusiastic dancers, lively music by Cucanandy, and our own Ceili of the Valley callers! It was another m...
06/16/2026

June Ceili - Enthusiastic dancers, lively music by Cucanandy, and our own Ceili of the Valley callers! It was another memorable night of fun! Don't miss our next one on July 10th!

It is more New Music! Tune in Tuesday at 10 am on KMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 FM, streaming live at KMUZ. org
06/15/2026

It is more New Music! Tune in Tuesday at 10 am on KMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 FM, streaming live at KMUZ. org

The Celtic Music Hour has so much new music, we're doing a second show in a row! Tune in Tuesday, June 16th at 10 am on KMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 FM, streaming live at kmuz.org. Hear The Celtic Tenors' rendition of Whiskey in the Jar!
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The Celtic Music Hour is the perfect show to tune into on your way to Friday’s Ceili! It’s at KMUZ.org and features new ...
06/11/2026

The Celtic Music Hour is the perfect show to tune into on your way to Friday’s Ceili! It’s at KMUZ.org and features new music!

Our rebroadcast of New Music is ready to air Friday,, June 12th at 7 pm on kMUZ 88.5 & 100.7 FM, streaming live at kmuz.org. This show has a wide variety of sounds from rock to country and trad, all done by Celtic musicians. Tune in on your way to the Ceili at the VFW! If you want to listen at another time, go to kmuz.org/shows. On Tuesday or Friday (after the broadcast) tune in at any time up to two weeks following a show. On Monday, hear the show on KYAC 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon at 10 and 5 pm. Stream the show live at kyacfm.org.
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Tuesday, the 9th: it’s a New Music theme on the Celtic Music Hour at 10 am!
06/08/2026

Tuesday, the 9th: it’s a New Music theme on the Celtic Music Hour at 10 am!

It's a New Music themed show for June 9th at 10 am on KMUZ 88.5 & 100.7 FM , streaming live at kmuz.org. From the group Ishna to Steeplechase, we've got a wide variety! We hope you'll join us.
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The Celtic Music Hour has its Scottish music rebroadcast ready for June 5th at 7! Read below for listening options.
06/04/2026

The Celtic Music Hour has its Scottish music rebroadcast ready for June 5th at 7! Read below for listening options.

The Celtic Music Hour Rebroadcast of its show of all Scottish music is ready to air on Friday, June 5th at 7 pm on KMUZ 88.5 & 100.7, streaming live at kmuz.org. The show is also available for up to two weeks following a broadcast by going to kmuz.org/shows. On Tuesday or Friday, look for the Celtic Music Hour logo. Click on the link for available shows. Our friends at another community radio station, KYAC 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon airs the show on Monday, June 8th at 10 am and 5 pm. Stream the show live at kyacfm.org.


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Don't miss the Celtic Music Hour today at 10 AM on kMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 FM serving Salem/Keizer and the surrounding commu...
06/02/2026

Don't miss the Celtic Music Hour today at 10 AM on kMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 FM serving Salem/Keizer and the surrounding communities. Stream from anywhere at kmuz.org.

The Celtic Music Hour is playing all Scottish music today! Tune in at 10 on KMUZ or stream the show live at kmuz.org.
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Fun times at the Eugene Scottish Festival on Saturday, May 30th! Ceili of the Valley performed two hours of dance demon...
05/31/2026

Fun times at the Eugene Scottish Festival on Saturday, May 30th! Ceili of the Valley performed two hours of dance demonstrations. Plus, Hannah, a member of our group, did some Scottish Highland dancing! Our next demonstration is on June 21st at Make Music Day in Salem. Our next Ceili is June 12th. Further information at ceiliofthevalley.org.

KYAC listeners at 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon: The Celtic Music Hour has...
05/31/2026

KYAC listeners at 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon: The Celtic Music Hour has a Memorial Day Show this week, honoring the original date of May 30th, when it was called Decoration Day. Tune in Monday, June 1st at 10 am or 5 pm. Stream the show live at kyacfm.org.

The Celtic Music Hour on KMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 rebroadcast is coming up on Friday at 7!
05/28/2026

The Celtic Music Hour on KMUZ 88.5 and 100.7 rebroadcast is coming up on Friday at 7!

The Celtic Music Hour rebroadcast of its Memorial Day show featuring music about soldiers, loss and war is slated to be played on Friday, May 29th at 7 pm on KMUZ 88.5 & 100.7 FM, streaming live at kmuz.org. Or, listen any time for up to two weeks following a broadcast by going to kmuz.org/shows. On Tuesday or Friday open the link of the Celtic Music Hour logo. Available shows will be posted. Our friends at KYAC 90.1 FM Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama and the surrounding Santiam Canyon air the show on Monday, June 1st at 10 am and 5 pm. Stream that show liveat kyacfm.org.

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VFW Hall, 630 Hood Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

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6:30pm - 8:30pm

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