Viscountess Danielle shares photos from the recent Crown Lyste in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

Classical scholars in Great Britain are appalled by the recent decision by some local councils to ban the use of Latin words and phrases from official documents. The bureaucrats say that Latin is no longer widely understood.

Kubb, "a modern imitation of an old Viking game," is a combination of chess, horseshoes and bowling. It was also the focus of the October 26 Kubb 2008 Championship of the Carolinas in Salisbury, NC. Brent Johnson of the Salisbury Post was there to catch the action.

Melandra of the Woods (Melinda Lafevers), Producer and Host of the Traditional and Folk Music Hour reports that the latest program features SCA-connected musicians and groups. The program aired November 29, 2008, but is available online by clicking on "original article" below.

Friar Jak Graeme, Seneschal of the Palatine Barony of the Far West, reports that Lord Vail Visconti was the victor of the recent Coronet of the Palatine Barony of the Far West in Tokyo, Japan. Photos online.

Vrank has posted photos from the recent Kingdom University event in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.

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Come join the groups in the Central Region in Celebrating Carnivale! January 3, 2009

Delight yourselves in the visions of Italy during this magnificent season. Enjoy the sounds of our wandering performers or compete to be the Kingdom Bard in the Eisteddfod!

Test your luck at our period gaming tables!

Autocrats:
Sior Tomas Niallagain
Sir Hrafn Olaffson Location:
Barony of Elfsea (Arlington, Texas)

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The Shire of Darton invites you to attend May Crown in Darton - Again! Enjoy a weekend of festivities centred around our finest fighters competing for their consorts to be the next Crown of Lochac.

Relax in our tavern on Friday night, watch the pageantry and chivalry of a crown tournament followed by a fabulous feast on the Saturday, and then on Sunday enjoy the spectacle of a rapier tourney. Location:
Shire of Darton (Wellington, New Zealand)

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There will be a Southern Regional Fighter Practice at the Johnson Elementary School in Bridgeport, WV on Sunday December 7th from 2-6 PM. Our Southern Region Commander Sir Alonzio and others are coming down from Pittsburgh to provide training in spear and unit tactics.

It also gives us a chance to work with each other that we don't normally get except in the thick of things at an event.

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Kingdom of AEthlemearc (Bridgeport, West Virginia)

The art of hedge-laying pre-dates Roman Britain, a fact documented by Julius Caesar who wrote in 55 BCE, "It was fashioned of slender trees, bent over so that many branches came out along the length...so that it could not be penetrated or even seen through." Modern life has been hard on the hedges, but new interest may save the ancient craft.

Lidia de Ragusa has posted an album of photos on her Flickr website from the Fall 2008 Crown Tournament which took place recently in the Kingdom of Atlantia.

A new exhibit at the library of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh features 400 years or more of medical artifacts and books, some being publicly exhibited for the first time.

Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the largest ancient church ever discovered in Syria. The remains of the 5th century structure were found recently near Palmyra in central Syria.

Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, reminds War attendees that a number of deadlines are fast approaching.

1066: the Movie, a film starring Gary Daniels and Martin Klebba, was scheduled for release in September 2008, but has yet to hit theaters. The website includes production information, a blog, a gallery and a really great poster.

Medievalists and students of rare books tingle at the thought of getting a close look - let alone actually touching - a period manuscript, but now history students at the University of Pennsylvania are getting the chance to do just that: touch the books.

Photos of Lochac's May and November crown tournaments are available online.

On December 8, 2008, Sotheby's Auction House in London will be auctioning a number of western and oriental manuscripts. A catalogue of the items with closeups and descriptions is available to view online.

Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania will host an Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies December 6, 2008. The day-long program offers students an opportunity to showcase their "papers or performances related to art, history, English, music, philosophy, religion, and other disciplines dealing with the medieval and early modern eras."

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Let the word go forth that the Shire of Sterlynge Vayle will be hosting a Sterlynge Schola on January 17, 2009 at the Trinity Memorial Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton NY.

The Site opens to the populace at 9:00am and closes at 6:00pm. We are planning classes from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch at noon. Anyone found still lingering in the halls or classrooms after 6:00 p.m. may be pressed into Location:
Shire of Sterlynge Vayle (Binghamton, New York)

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On the 10th day of December in the evening hours of 7-9 p.m., the Barony of Tir Ysgithr Arts & Sciences Night will host a LAURELS FAIRE!

Both Laurels and non-Laurels are cordially invited to participate in this fine arts & sciences night!

The idea is that the Laurels Faire is set up much like an Artisans' Showcase, but in the reverse… We ask the members of the Order of the Laurel to display their projects, those completed and works in Location:
Barony of Tir Ysgithr (Tucson, Arizona)

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Lochac Midwinter Coronation 2009

Start: 4 Jul 2009 - 10:00am
End: 5 Jul 2009 - 10:00pm

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Abbotsford Convent

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The Lochac Midwinter Coronation is being held in Stormhold at the beautiful Abbotsford Convent

The Coronation will take place during the day and will be followed by a late afternoon feast and ball in the evening.

A tournament will be held at a nearby park on Sunday Location:
Barony of Stormhold (Melbourne, Australia)

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Come join our barony as we end the year with merriment and laughter. Get there early and enjoy lunch and the annual LyonBard Competition. Buy your ticket(s) for the chance to be named Lord or Lady of Misrule,who will 'reign' over the evening's feast. Or just enjoy a showcase of farces, a humorous feast, a joyous revel, and the company of our populace.

• Lunch: The barony will provide a modest lunch buffet... Location:
  Barony of Lyondemere (El Segundo, California)

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Hello! Once again the Shire of Drakenmere presents its homage to love at our fourth Jour d'Amour, this year with a focus on Persian Romance. As part of the festivities we will host the third Iron Garb competition!

In the Iron Garb competition, teams of up to four people compete to create an entire outfit in one day. Each competition has a different focus or theme that is revealed the morning of the competition, and at the end of the day Location:
Shire of Drakenmere (Flovilla, Georgia)

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Let it be known that on the eighteenth of April, there will be a Faire to celebrate the arts and artisanal crafts, and this faire will be held in the lord baron's holding known by many as the Pfaelzer Schloss. The lord Baron will be there to welcome all and sundry to this demesne, but especially those who wish to share their and display their myriad woorkes.

After the day of sharing and learning, there Location:
Barony of Knights Crossing (Gross Umstadt, Germany)

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German scientists are taking an unusual approach to studying the domestic life of 16th century churchman Martin Luther. They are digging through his garbage.

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Come ye one, Come ye all to the Barony of Atenveldt Yule. Show your pride in your Barony by wearing the Baronial Colors of red and white. Festivities will include games, music, singing and dancing, door prizes.

Fighters, come fight in the Torchlight Tourney, sponsored by Lady Elena, to benefit the Sole della Notte Fund. This fund is to pay for the lights at Encanto Park for fighter practice. Should the need to Location:
Barony of Atenveldt (Phoenix, Arizona)

Their Majesties Etain au Naval and Valfreya Greenspeare recently called Baroness TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview, O.L., veteran Chirurgeon and Bard, into Their court to be placed on vigil for the Order of the Pelican.

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Join your brothers (and sisters) in arms at the Tavern Aurelius for a day of food, drink, contest, and celebration. Yes it is time for Tavern Tourney. Huzzah!!

In Ascalon on Christmas Eve in the year 1169, the Christian army has just returned from their second defeat in Egypt. The Hospitallers were part of that army and, of course do not really have the Christmas spirit. Michaelis Aurelius, a trader that often does business with the Hospitallers, has put together a Christmas Eve party to cheer his friends. Wanting to include all of his friends, Michaelis and his lovely wife Kateryn, also invited the Templars who refused to go with the army to Egypt and are often rivals with the Hospitallers. While discussing the party, with the Grand Masters of each order, an argument arose as to which was more in the Christmas spirit, the Reindeer of the Germans or the Gnomes of the French. Come join Michaelis party and support your order by showing your spirit. Are you a Templar displaying your Antlers or are you Hospitaller showing your pointed ears or gnomish garb. Come let us eat, drink, and be merry Location:
Barony of Twin Moons (Chandler, Arizona)