Patrick Anderson, President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., has released his letter with details of the April 2007 Board of Directors meeting.

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My Lords and Ladies, the good people of Fendrake Marsh invite you, one and all, to join our fair shire, for a night of feasting and frivolity. Feast will be served at 5pm (please adjust for SCA time differential). Menu includes; Salad, butters, fruits, cheese, rotisseried chicken, saffron rice, spiced pear stew, roast beef, seasoned cauliflower, stuffed eggs, gingerbread, and fine cakes.

June 9, 2007 Location:
Shire of Fendrake Marsh (Fallon, Nevada)

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Flaming Sky presents Klash of the Kelts, May 19, 2007.

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Ecole secondaire publique l'ODYSSEE
480 Norman St.
North Bay, ON Site

Opens: 10 am - 9 pm

Site Fee: Donation.
Feast: Adult $14.00, Children 6-12: $7.00, Free for children under 6.
Make cheques payable to "SCA Inc. - Flaming Sky"

The Activities

• How to make a great kilt in 15 minutes (no sewing required) Location:
  Flaming Sky (North Bay, Ontario)

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Once again, good gentles, do we invite all that is good and great from these Sylvan Lands to celebrate the medieval origins of the carousel and to give aide to the good gentles of the Herschell Carousel Museum. As always, this is a FREE event to all SCAdians who attend in garb and troll in. The day will be full of entertainment, pageantry, arts, games, food and tournaments in Heavy Weapons, Archery, Thrown Weapons, Fencing and, yes, Equestrian. Period dogs under their owner’s control, are welcome. Location:
Barony of the Rhydderich Hael & Canton of Beau Fleuve (North Tonawanda, New York)

"Rule Britannia: Art, Royalty, & Power in the Age of Jamestown" -- featuring the "Armada" portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, never before been exhibited in the U.S. -- will be on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, through August 12.

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The Shire of Oakheart would like to invite you to St. George and the Dragon

1938 W Blue Springs Rd
Nixa, MO 65714-8010

Site Opens: Friday May 11, 2007 6:00 PM
Site Closes: Sunday May 13, 2007 12:00 PM

Site Fees: Adult Member - $6.00
Adult Non-member surcharge $3.00 additional
Youth (6 - 12) - $3.00
Under 5 - Free
Make checks payable to SCA Inc, - Shire of Oakheart Location:
Shire of Oakheart (Nixa, Missouri)

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Get pirattitude! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

For information on how to celebrate, visit the official, accept-no-substitutes, Talk Like A Pirate Day Web site at http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

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Their Excellencies Cedric Wlfraven and Brighid Ross, and the people of Dragon's Laire, invite you to join Them in celebrating June Faire's Silver Anniversary. The 25th Anniversary shall feature the 'Champion of June Faire Prize Tournament' in both heavy armor and rapier, as well as archery, thrown weapons and equestrian activities. The Marketplace will be grand and glorious! Bards and period entertainment will abound. The Arts and Sciences Community will put on a grand showing. Location:
Barony of Dragon's Laire (Port Gamble, Washington)

Patrick Anderson, President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., responds to concerns dealing with the upcoming background check policy from the SCA's Board of Directors.

A Philadelphia television station reports that the Society for Creative Anachronism has been named in a federal lawsuit for failing to safeguard children in a case stemming from the trial of Benjamin Schragger.

Posted by Hrólfr on the Legio Draconis website are the results of the May 5, 2007 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. The winner was THL Duncan Von Halstern, inspired by Baroness Ilish O'Donavan.

Lord Julio reports that a Northshield "first" took place recently at Provost Challenge when he and Master Kevin made use of "Cut and Thrust" during a rapier tournament. Toshikage explains the technique.

Four Queens: The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe, is a nonfiction history book set in 13th-century medieval Europe and follows the story of the four daughters of Count Raymond Berenger V and Beatrice of Savoy.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva celebrated a birthday weekend with a trip to the 21st Northshield Dance Seminar, sponsored by the Barony of Jararvellir, followed by a special birthday party.

Students at El Segundo Middle School in California got a chance to see just how things were done in the Middle Ages recently when members of the Barony of Lyondemere, in the Kingdom of Caid, paid them a visit. Paul Clinton and Shelly Leachman of the Daily Breeze covered the story.

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Come one and all to this Succession of the Barony of Rowany! Celebrate the completion of the tenure of Hrothgar and Helene, and welcome Gui and Aeflaed as the newest Baron and Baroness of Rowany. With all the good things you expect from a feast, and not too much court.

Sir Berenger will be running the Tourney on Saturday.

{NB these details are more up-to-date than what is in May Pegasus} Location:
Barony of Rowany (Ashfield, New South Wales)

The "Swiss-Army-knife" of its time, a gunpowder flask/sundial compass watch is featured in a watch enthusiasts' blog complete with a large, detailed photo. The object was created in Germany around 1590.

Scientists believe they have, for the first time, identified an ancient graveyard for gladiators. Analysis of the remains, found in Ephesus (in present-day Turkey), gives new insight into how they lived, fought, and died.

Take a bunch of Harry Potter fans, add some local SCA members, a few Monty Python Society afficionatos and, for good measure, throw in belly dancers and what do you get? A recipe for an entertaining evening as students of Penn State University found out recently during Red Nose Day. Leslie Finlay has the story.

Gavlinne reports that Andreas der Eisfalke, inspired by Gabriella von Ulm, was the winner of the May 5, 2007 Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of the East.

"Staging Wagner’s 'Tristan und Isolde' is a notoriously treacherous proposition," begins Matthew Gurewitsch, as he examines many different versions of the story which have appeared on stage.

Come join us at the spring Potrero War, Memorial day weekend (Sunday, May27th, 2007, 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM) Sunday evening, come down to the open ramada, merchant central for "A Pocket Full of WRY!" The Seventh Potrero War Family Bardic Concert!

Students celebrated "Cal Day" recently with swing dancing and a demo by the local SCA group.

"Medieval Beasts" will be on display at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, through July 29.

The deadline for pre-registering for Pennsic 36 is rapidly approaching. Those wishing to camp with any particular group at Pennsic will need to pre-register soon.

Mistress Doria Tecla, Editor of Tournaments Illuminated, has announced that the publication will be adding new features including kingdom news, photos and war reports.

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Come celebrate as Their Highnesses of the Mists, Brion of Bellatrix and Lady Ysabella Dolfin, welcome Their Heirs, Leon von Schrecken & Muirgheal nic Cord. It should to be a wonderful day, with fighting, dancing, and laughter. In the evening there will be a feast prepared by Sylvie la Chardonnière and her crew.

Site Information
The site is Odd Fellows Hall
545 Pacific Ave
Santa Rosa CA 95404 Location:
Principality of the Mists (Santa Rosa, California)

An Ex-Royal Airforce Codebreaker and his son claim to have unlocked the mystery of symbols on the Rosslyn Chapel.

TRM Lorell and Cadfael discovered Their heirs from a field of 24 entrants and their consorts. Sir Angelo Paolo Cavelli, KSCA, won the right to crown his lady, Mistress Jane Corwin, OL Princess of Calontir.

Mistress Nicolaa reports that in the past two weeks several major events have taken place in the Kingdom of Ealdormere.