More than 400 years ago, Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, threw the party of parties, a three-week long bash at Kenilworth Castle for Elizabeth I.

Melandra of the Woods has announced that she will host The Traditional and Folk Music Hour on KVHU 95.3 FM beginning January 5, 2008 at noon.

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One and all are invited to attend the Barony of Settmour Swamp's 28th annual Celebration of the Thawing of the Mud. As always Mudthaw will feature a wide variety of activities: tournaments in Armored Combat, Rapier, and Youth Combat, Archery, Thrown Weapons, a brewing competition and an array of Fine Merchants. Mudthaw will again be held at the beautiful and spacious Salaam Shrine in Livingston, NJ. Location:
Barony of Settmour Swamp (Livingston, New Jersey)

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"War is a dish best served cold." It also requires endless practice. Therefore the Canton of Aire Faucon and the Order of Saint Aiden do hereby invite one and all to the Southern Regional War Practice to be held at the Pumpkin Center Club House, 2735 Clubhouse Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Southern Regional War Practice
February 16, 2008
Pumpkin Center Club House, Lincolnton, NC
Site Fees: $5/person. For that $5 you get: Location:
Canton of Aire Faucon (Lincolnton, North Carolina)

The Society for Creative Anachronism Office Complex will be without power on 1/4/08 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (P.S.T.) The fax machine and telephones will not be operational during that time.

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Blaiddwyn College calls out for her Champions and supporters, Heralding a call to gather nigh! The theme for this year's Winter Wolf is the Crusades.

Hail both the red and white colors of the College of Blaiddwyn! Raise your voices and cheer your comrades as they gather to learn, sing, fight and to vie for the positions only the most talented, worthy, and valerous can earn. The Defenders of Blaiddwyn hold illustrious titles. The Champion of Blaiddwyn Location:
College of Blaiddwyn (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

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This is a friendly reminder that the Shire's annual event, the Gathering of Crusaders, is a little over 3 weeks away. The event will be on Saturday, January 26th at Riverside Park next to the Territorial Prison. The event will feature the return of the Fighter's Pit, where you can bet on your favorite fighter (or just bribe the bookie to make sure he or she wins).

We'll also have some period games, lunch prepared by Ladies Imma and Constance, and the always popular auction. Location:
Shire of Burning Sands (Yuma, Arizona)

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The Shire of Shadowed Stars proudly announces its 12th Night celebration Night of 1,000 Stars (Portions of this even may be filmed) January 12, 2008

Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren
6404 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807

It is the Shire's honor to announce that Their Royal Highnesses will be in attendance!

Event Steward Team:
Meistara Thorhalla Carlsdottir af Broberg Location:
Shire of Shadowed Stars (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

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Just a friendly reminder that there is regional dance practice January 6, 2008 from 1pm to 5pm. Come learn a new dance or practice and old one. All levels of experience are welcome. We will be learning the dances that will be danced at 12th night.

The Address is Elk's Endicott Lodge 619 N. Nanticoke Ave Endicott, NY 13760.

Take exit 67n Endicott, on to 26N go under the overpass and take the Location:
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Endicott, New York)

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I present to you a 2-day extravaganza of fighting geared to female fighters, there will also be classes for men and pickups to be had by all on Sunday. The Combat Symposium will be held March 1and 2, 2007, 10AM to 6PM.

The site for day one is at the St. Andrews United Methodist church in Weston Mills, NY. The site for day two is Showers United Methodist church in Olean, NY

Food: We will be ordering out for food so plan ahead with some cash to cover pizza or Chinese Location:
Shire of Blackwater (Olean, New York)

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan announces that January deadlines for the upcoming Estrella War are rapidly approaching. There are also a number of updates to the website.