The winter snows begin to approach and soon we will see the first flakes of winter. ‘Tis time once again to gather together and meet in celebration, take council, and renew our bonds of friendship. We invite you to come and join our fires the Saturday of Sept 8, 2012 for the Viking Event!

The Shire of Vielburgen in the Barony of Knight´s Crossing in Germany invites you to the Turnier des Herzwaldes III (Tournament of the Heartforest III).

The discovery of a 1st century BCE olive pit found at an archaeological site in England gives further evidence to the theory that trade in Mediterranean luxury goods pre-dates the Roman empire.

The Texas Medieval Association is seeking papers for its conference at the University of Houston October 12-13, 2012. The deadline for paper submissions is September 1, 2012.

THLord Stefan li Rous offers updates to Stefan's Florilegium for August 2012.

Come one come all to a day of classes and fun. Collegium Nebulorum is being held in conjunction with Westermark Madness at Ed Levin Park on Sept 15, 2012. We will have classes - all suitable for newcomers as well as those more familiar with the SCA but want to learn more!

Hastilude will be held on Saturday August 18, 2012 at 2pm.

The Shire of Deodar presents Queen's Prize Tournament September 15, 2012 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City, Iowa.

This is just a quick reminder that early registration is still open for the sword and buckler seminar with Roland Warzecha scheduled for September 22 - 23, 2012 (Saturday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm) at the Alaska Dome. 

The Texas Medieval Association Conference will be held October 12-13, 2012 at the University of Houston.

In a preview of the 3rd Annual Wings of Hope Cardboard Boat Race, which was held July 28, 2012, Angie Mock from Fox News 2 in St. Louis interviews Gwendolyn and Fernando from the Barony of Three Rivers about their entry in the race.

You are invited to attend the next Chateau de Camville "Schola" Weekend. The focus of these weekends is to improve our SCA related skills and experiences. The format of the weekend is one of intensive (and fun) training and creativity.

Come and celebrate the harvest season end Kekri / All Hallows Feast again with the Canton of Hukka! This event offers plentiful activities: archery, both heavy and light tournaments, arts and sciences, autumn market, auction and the abundant Karelian Feast.

In the shade of the great pines of Northern Atenveldt, the Barony of Ered Sul welcomes Their Majesties and all who would partake in the competition to determine the next heirs to the throne.  This exciting and wondrous event will be held at Willard Springs near Blow Out Tank, just south of Flagstaff, AZ.

Red Tower 40 will take place September 14-16, 2012 at the WOW camp in Gainesville, Georgia.

The Tower and Fountain Tavern will open again, with rapier and heavy tourneys during the day, and entertainments and feasting during the evening.

Join us in 1096 for the Festival of St John, as we debate the merits of pilgrimage, explore the new and exotic wares and crafts of the Holy Land, and battle for the Golden Peacock and the legendary Relic.

Lovers of Commedia dell'Arte will want to view The Alexandrian Tapestries, a video of a performance presented by the Golden Stag Players in the Kingdom of the West.

This years Spring Tourney will be hosted by the Shire of Dragons Bay and you are cordially invited to join the Shires of the western shores in a long week end of good cheer, archery, challenges, melees and war!

Come witness the epic tournament to determine who will be our next King and Queen!  Enjoy the pageantry of the Kingdom Equestrian Tournament and Championship! Get your Arts & Sciences geek on! Take in the lovely view of the Olympic Mountains!

The cold winds of Autumn blow across the western peaks of Caer Galen. The milky eyes of Her Champions begin to peer into the mists of time in search of worthy successors to relieve them of their duties. They dream of resting their weary bones and returning  to their loved ones; but with their charge not yet complete they must find the next individuals capable of becoming the new Champions.

The College of Saint Andronicus Invites all to come to the Feast of Andronicus on the 12th to the 14th October 2012.

Taumarunui Falcons would like to personally invite you and your club to the 2012 National Association of Ancient and Medieval Arts gathering in Te Wera, Taranaki, 19-21 October, 2012

Their Majesties invite one and all to come and bear witness to the coronation of Their Royal Highness' Roger and Zanobia. Come celebrate the grand traditions of the West with courts, arts & sciences, fighting, singing, dancing, and archery.

Looking for a website to buy or sell medieval of SCA goods? Try the Medieval Town Square, an auction site that gives members the opportunity to shop or sell to re-enactors or medieval enthusiasts.

David Moore of the Arab Tribune newspaper joins Thorfinn Eriksonnr, Ingris Utlennigsdottir, and Mailloch of Wulfhaven as they meet for for fighting, A&S, and building a new group in northern Alabama.

The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace will exhibit more than 100 works by Northern European artists including Durer, Lucas Cranach the Elder and Hans Holbein the Younger.

In 1562 the town of Mittenwalde, Germany made a formal loan to  Berlin of 400 gilders.  Berlin never paid the money back, and at the agreed upon 6% interest Berlin now owes Mittenwalde 11,200 gilders, the equivalent of 137 million US dollars.

Photos of the Opening Ceremonies and Closing Ceremonies of the Pennsic War 41 are now posted on SleepyUnicorn's Photobucket album.

Albreda Aylese reports that she has posted an album of photos from Great Northeastern War which took place recently in the Kingdom of the East. The photos are available on Flickr.