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Excerpt available from "American Nerds"

SCA | Media | Modern Society | Review
Recently SCAtoday.net reported about the the book American Nerd by Benjamin Nugent. Now a full excerpt about the author's adventures to a Caidan Coronation in the Barony of Dun Or and Estrella War in the Kingdom of Atenveldt are available online.

[LOC] Combined Guild Day

Arts and Sciences | Dance | Lochac | Martial Activities
2008/10/18 - 09:00
2008/10/18 - 21:00
Australia/NSW

The Lochac Guild of Defence invites the Guilds of Lochac and all those interested in the Arts and Sciences civilian and martial to a celebration of their varied matters and skills. There shall be classes and exhibitions, with dancing and feasting in the evening.

The Guild of Defence also invites the devotees of the Arts Martial to view the efforts of Provost Owan Cantor ap Hughe to bear away the Prize as he faces the


Lochac Guild of Defence (Pendle Hill, New South Wales)

[OUT] Raven's Faire

Arts and Sciences | Games and Gambling | Outlands | Performing Arts | Youth Activities
2008/10/04 - 11:00
2008/10/04 - 17:00
US/Mountain

The Incipient Canton of RavenHyrst presents... RAVEN'S FAIRE, a one-day medieval faire at the Douglas County Fairgrounds - Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11 am - 5 pm

Bring the entire family to this one-day medieval faire with activities and fun for all ages!

Compete in a game of skill and chance known as "The Barter Game." There will also be a special added component to the Barter Game - a


Incipient Canton of RavenHyrst (Castle Rock, Colorado)

[OUT] StagsCon 2008

Exchequer | Outlands | Pelican | SCA Offices
2008/10/11 - 08:00
2008/10/12 - 17:00
US/Mountain

StagsCon: The Premiere Service Event of the Outlands Special Guest: Maitresse Alysia Gabrielle de Fougeres, Society Exchequer and Corporate Treasurer

When:
October 11-12, 2008
Site Opens: 8am
Site Closes: 5pm

Where:
The University of New Mexico
Mitchell Hall (Bldg #23 on the map)
1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131

Fees:
Free! Yes, that's right, no charge!


Barony of al Barran (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

[MER] Fall Crown List

Armoured Combat | Meridies | SCA Royalty
2008/10/10 - 17:00
2008/10/12 - 11:00
US/Central

Please join Their Majesties Seth and Gwendolen as they determine their Heirs!

The Barony of Iron Mountain and the Incipient Shire of Okeborne Keep invite you to come and watch as the best and boldest fighters of the Realm strive for honor, glory and the right to become Meridies’ next King! Merchants welcome – no fees! Contact the autocrat.

Site:
Camp Horne
13633 Keene's Mill Road


Barony of Iron Mountain (Cottondale, Alabama)

[NOR] Heralds' & Scribes' Symposium

Herald | Heraldry | Northshield | Scribal Arts
2008/11/01 - 09:00
US/Central

The Kingdom of Northshield's College of Heralds and The College of Scribes invite you to assemble on the first day of November, in the Shire of Coldedernhale, the town of Pierre, for the ... AS XLII Heralds' & Scribes' Symposium

All those who are currently scribes and heralds as well as those who wish to learn the arts are invited to this fair shire at the appointed hour. Our time together will be devoted to helping one another grow in the wisdom and knowledge of our crafts and to beautify our Kingdom with these practices.


Shire of Coldedernhale (Pierre, South Dakota)

[ART] Artemisian Crown Tournament

Armoured Combat | Artemisia | Performing Arts | SCA Royalty
2008/10/11 - 09:00
2008/10/12 - 18:00
US/Mountain

Crown Tournament, by which Artemisia's line of succession is determined, shall be held at the Cache County Fairgrounds in Logan, Utah, on October 11, 2008, hosted by the Shire of Cote du Ciel.

This is a beautiful site that has a feast hall and kitchen, a manicured green area for fighting, an outdoor covered barbecue area, bathrooms, and a large indoor hall that can be used for running multiple erics simultaneously in the case of inclement weather. There are numerous trees on site, and the area is both spacious and relatively secluded.


Shire of Cote du Ciel (Logan, Utah)

[EAS] Bhakail Champions & Fall Commons

Armoured Combat | Brewing and Vinting | East | Rapier Combat
2008/10/04 - 10:00
2008/10/04 - 19:00
US/Eastern

Oyez! Oyez! As we settle into the months of the Fall Harvest, Their Excellencies Darmon and Sabine invite all citizens of Bhakail, and its neighbors to come out and demonstrate the fruits of their labors in Heavy Combat, Fencing, and Brewing!

The site will be the Community Masonic Lodge in Broomall, PA (directions below), where we've got on-site and street parking, as well as outdoor space for the marshal activities and an indoor hall for the brewing championship and potluck dayboard!


Barony of Bhakail (Broomall, Pennsylvania)

Meridies 2008 Kingdom A&S photos online

Arts and Sciences | Meridies | Photo Album
Maysun, Meridies Kingdom A&S Officer, has posted an album of photos from the recent Kingdom A&S event on the Kingdom's A&S website.

[AET] Archers to the Wald

Aethelmearc | Archery | Thrown Weapons
2008/09/27 - 10:00
2008/09/27 - 22:00
US/Eastern

The Canton of Steltonwald invites one and all to come and fling your arrows and other sharp pointy objects at this year's Archers to the Wald. Many of the well-known marshals of our Kingdom including many Scarlet Guard members will be running various ranges throughout the day, including several roving, novelty and long distance ranges.

There will even be some archery classes offered. Many of the


Canton of Steltonwald (New Brighton, Pennsylvania)

Elfsea Defender Cancelled

Ansteorra | Crisis Response
Their Excellencies Dire and Druinne, Baron and Baroness, Elfsea, and Morgarten, Elfsea Seneschal, have announced the cancellation of Elfsea Defender which would have taken place September 26-28, 2008.

[ANS] Axeman V

Ansteorra | Games and Gambling | Martial Activities | Performing Arts | Youth Activities
2008/11/14 - 17:00
2008/11/16 - 12:00
US/Central

The Canton of Skorragarðr Hosts Axeman V November 14 - 16, 2008 at the Will Rogers Scout Reservation, Cleveland, Oklahoma

The day will offer fun and merriment to all peoples of Ansteorra and many questions will be answered on this day. Who will be The Axeman of Skorragarðr? Who will be our next Rapier Champion? There will be a grand archery competition to determine the next Archer of Skorragarðr, as well as, as thrown weapons championship. In the grand feast hall, there will be an Arts and Science competition and after the sun kisses the horizon we will gather round the fire to determine our Titled Skald.


Canton of Skorragarðr (Cleveland, Oklahoma)

[OUT] Outlands Fall Coronation

Outlands | SCA Royalty
2008/11/08 - 09:00
2008/11/08 - 21:00
US/Mountain

The Shire of Drygestan cordially invites one and all to attend Fall Coronation of Prince Alrik and Princess Salomea on November 8, 2008, at the Alumni Hall at the College of Santa Fe, and be present when father crowns son.

Feasters will enjoy an incredible meal, cooked by THLady Theresa Cabeza de Vaca. The feast is limited to 100 people. If you are interested in enjoying sausages, beef rolls, and elk, along with pottage of cabbage and


Shire of Drygestan (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

[DRA] St Francis' Day Fair

Arts and Sciences | Drachenwald | Martial Activities | Youth Activities
2008/10/03 - 18:00
2008/10/05 - 12:00
Europe/Amsterdam

On the Day of St Francis, there will be a Fair and Tournament in the fair Shire of Polderslot. Since our shire is rich in offspring (ages 1- 12) our event will be fun for all ages. The aim is to do medieval things that we can all do together, and that are as interesting for the adults as for the children, like decorating your own badge with (safe) medieval paint, learning a new dance or helping to prepare feast.

Shire of Polderslot (Ommel, The Netherlands)

[DRA] Yule Ball

Armoured Combat | Drachenwald | Performing Arts
2008/12/12 - 17:00
2008/12/14 - 13:00
Europe/London

In the lush and verdant fenland of the Eastern marches of Insulae Draconis, from whence of old the seafaring Danes and the fierce Angles did make war on Albion, peacefully now dwell the loyal and gentle folk of Flintheathshire.

These fine folk have bethought themselves to invite one and all to their hearth to escape the cold and to light up the dark with laughter and music and feasting, to join them in their ancient festival of Yule at The Bidwell Centre in Thetford Forest, Southern Norfolk from Friday the 12th December at 1700 closing on Sunday the 14th December at 1300.


Flintheathshire (Thetford Forest, Southern Norfolk, England)

[AET] Veternaetur

Aethelmearc | Games and Gambling | Martial Activities | Youth Activities
2008/10/18 - 09:00
2008/10/18 - 21:00
US/Eastern

As the seasons turn cooler we look to celebrate Veturaetur (otherwise known as Winter Nights), the Norse harvest festival. Join us for a day of All Things Viking and enjoy the last games before retiring to your longhouse for the cold months ahead.

We'll be culling our herds and devouring the crops that won't keep, so join us for a scrumptous feast prepared by Reyni-Hrefna. A proper Viking feast is planned. If you have any


Dominion of Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, New York)

Estrella War Armored Combat Marshallate Guidelines and Combat Conventions

Armoured Combat | Marshal | Estrella War
Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, has posted the Estrella War Armored Combat Marshallate Guidelines and Combat Conventions online.

[ANS] Central Regional Rapier Academy

Ansteorra | Rapier Combat
2008/10/25 - 08:00
2008/10/25 - 20:00
US/Central

The Central Region of Ansteorra is calling the Rapier Community to come for an exciting day of classes from Marshalling, running a list, fighting techniques, side sword, and many others.

Even if you are not a rapier fighter, The Center has beautiful grounds to explore and plenty of activities for children as well. Your site fee includes full admission to the Center and its grounds.

The Barony of Elfsea will be hosting a tavern for lunch to raise funds for


Shire of Rosenfeld (Athens, Texas)

[LOC] Lyos Memorial Picnic

Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | Lochac | Rapier Combat | Youth Activities
2008/11/23 - 11:00
2008/11/23 - 17:00
Australia/Victoria

Cairn Fell invites those who would partake of games, a picnic and noble combat to attend the Lyos Memorial Picnic on Sunday, November 23rd 2008 from 11am until 5pm at Mount Franklin* (10 minutes from Daylesford, Victoria).

This is a family friendly picnic event with games and crafts for relaxed enjoyment. Bring your own picnic lunch and drinking water. Cordials and fruit will be provided.


Cairn Fell (Daylesford, Victoria)

[AET] Heralds' & Scribes' Collegium

Aethelmearc | Herald | Scribal Arts
2008/12/13 - 09:00
2008/12/13 - 19:00
US/Eastern

Oyez! Oyez! Attention all scribes and heralds of the noble Kingdom of AEthelmearc! The Shire of Misty Highlands is pleased to welcome you all to attend this winter's Heralds' & Scribes' Collegium. Many scribal arts and heraldic classes will be offered and opportunities for learning and sharing knowledge will abound.

If you would like to teach a scribal arts class, please contact Hrefna fru'ikona (Raven Fagelson) at hreafnN@yahoo.com. If you would like to teach a heraldry class, please contact Baron Fridrikr Tomasson, Keystone Herald (Tom Ireland-Delfs) at fridrikr@thescorre.org. Classes will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a lunch break at noon.


Shire of Misty Highlands (Fairmont, West Virginia)