Mistress Medb Renata (mka Renata Fossett), niece of Steve Fossett, the pilot who has been missing in the Nevada desert since September 3, seeks volunteer help from fellow SCAdians to find him. Anyone with a web browser can help, using a special satellite image system set up by Amazon.com.

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The high desert war returns August 31 - September 3, 2007

Schmidt Park
Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville
13576 Mustang Rd.
Victorville, CA 92395

The Event Site opens Friday August 31 at 12:00 pm and closes Monday September 3, 12:00pm

This year we will have Heavy weapons, Rapier, Archery, Youth combat, Children’s Activities, Brewers Contest, Iron Chef Contest, parties for adults and children. Location:
Shire of Al-Sahid (Victorville, California)

THL Matheus Reyner, Publicity Deputy for Great Western War X, has released updates and announcements pertaining to the upcoming War, including the deadline for online pre-registration the end of August (mail in is open until the 15 of September).

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The Barony of Calafia wishes to cordially extend an invitation to the entirety of the Knowne World to join us once again for a weekend of fighting, frolicking, and revelry in the shade of the beautiful oak trees of Potrero.

Potrero County Park
24800 Potrero Park Road
Portrero, California 91963

http://www.potrerowar.org/index.php Location:
Barony of Calafia

Henri le Juif and Arabella Gotokirke have posted photos of the recent Leodamus of Thebes tourney in Calafia.

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GREAT WESTERN WAR X

The 10th Anniversary of Caid's Great Western War will be celebrated from Tuesday, October 2 through Monday, October 8, 2007

WEB PAGE: www.caid-gww.org -- Get accurate information!

Event details will be posted here first. Read the articles and announcements and check back regularly for changes and updates.

Location:
Kingdoms of the West & Caid (Bakersfield, California)

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"Happy we who can bask in this warm September sun, which illumines all creatures, as well when they rest as when they toil, not without a feeling of gratitude." How grateful and honored is the Barony of Altavia to host the Fall Crown Tournament under the tall trees and grassy fields of Crescenta Valley Park on September 8, 2007! Join us for the day when the new Heirs of the realm are determined by armored combat upon the field of honor! Location:
Barony of Altavia (La Crescenta, California)

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Come one, come all! The Barony of Lyondemere invites all good gentles to join us on July 21st as we celebrate our anniversary. Come and enjoy the fighting, fun, and revelling with us.

Site:
Calle Mayor Middle School
4800 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505

Directions:
Take your favorite freeway to the I-110 southbound. South of the I-10 interchange, south of the CA-91 interchange, south of the I-405 Location:
Barony of Lyondemere (Torrance, California)

Njall Olaf Hagarson (Scott B. Jaqua), of the kingdom of Caid, has announced that he will appear crafting weapons on the Discovery Science Channel's Faces of Earth program on August 9, 2007.

TRM Morgan and Livia, King and Queen of Atenveldt, announced that the Kingdoms of Caid, the Outlands and Artemisia have accepted Their invitation to participate as Principal Kingdoms at the next Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008).

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Singing, fighting, sewing, dancing, relaxing with friends - sounds like all the elements of a great event, right? No wonder - it's the annual Collegium of the Desert in the Barony of Starkhafn. Take your pick of over 50 classes scheduled on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2007.

On Saturday, sewing enthusiasts can take advantage of classes like "Basics of Handsewing for Garb", "Opus Anglicanum Embroidery", "Sixteenth Century Location:
Barony of Starkhafn (Las Vegas Nevada)

Dafydd mac Donald and Ayllyth report the theft of their trailer containing SCA gear on June 18, 2007 from Pt. Loma, California.

Honorable Lord Matheus Reyner, Publicity Steward for Great Western War X, has announced that pre-registration for the War is now open. The Great Western War runs October 2-8, 2007.

Joane Silvertoppe, of the Kingdom of Caid, reports that she has posted an album of photos from workshop presented by England's Tudor Tailors. The workshop took place recently in Vallejo, California.

Broichan has posted an album of photos from the recent Coronation in the Kingdom of Caid.

Henri Le Juif has posted photos and video from the recent Potrero War held in the Kingdom of Caid.

Sixth graders at Dartmouth Middle School (Riverside County, California) learned all about the wonders of the Middle Ages when members of the local SCA group took them on a trip back in time.

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.

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!

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva reports that Duke Martin the Temperate and Earl Kipp Silverlock of the Kingdom of Caid are setting out May 1, 2007 on a cross-country bicycle trek.

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The Kingdom of Caid welcomes you to the Coronation of Their New Majesties on the 2nd of June, 2007. The location is St. George Episcopal Church, 23802 Avenida De La Carlotta, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

Directions to Event
From the North, take the 5 South and exit El Toro. Turn right at the end of the off-ramp and the church will be immediately on your right.

From the South, take the 5 North and exit El Toro. Turn left onto El Location:
Barony of Calafia (Laguna Hills, California)

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The Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium 2007 will be held in the Barony of Lyondemere, Kingdom of Caid, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel a few blocks from LAX airport. There was so much to do, we couldn't cram it all into one weekend. The dates are Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17, 2007. The event cost is $30 per person until April 1, $35 April 2 through May 15, and $40 May 16 thereafter and at the door. The additional fee for the banquet is $25 until May 15, $30 thereafter (vegetarian selection available, let us know when you send in your reservation). Location:
Barony of Lyondemere (Los Angeles, California)

Caidan storyteller THL Thomas Whitehart, also known as True Thomas the Storyteller, will be featured in the Saturday March 17, 2007 edition of Public Radio's Weekend America. His segment will cover Irish lore and storytelling.

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Join children of all ages as Heatherwyne hosts the annual March Hare Event for the Children of Caid. The day’s merriment includes an Egg Hunt, Youth Combat, spring craft, Raffle table and a Leprechaun chase. The wee folk are about, this St. Patrick’s Day, and the stories of Irish folklore will be told. The best use of the “wearing o’the green” garb will be awarded. The March Hare himself will hop in to bringing joy to one and all. Location:
Heatherwyne (La Verne, California)

Quartz Hill, California resident Antek Ignatowicz opened the Phoenyx Fencing Studio last year and now provides classes for municipal recreation programs. Christine Berwick of the Antelope Valley Press has the story.

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The Baron and Baroness of Lyondemere invite all archers and artisans of the Kingdom of Caid to their fair shores for a tournament like no other. On this day, there shall be no tournaments of swordsmanship, but a plethora of events designed to showcase the arts and archery.

Arts Competition
The winner of the day must have at least three entries, at least one entry in an Art and one in an Archery category. The Baronial Championship will not be counted as an entry. The winner Location:
Barony of Lyondemere (Los Angeles, California)

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Unto the populace of Caid does the Barony of Starkhafn send greetings and happy tidings. We are honored to have been chosen to host Spring Crown Tournament, and would be honored further by your company at the celebration of TRM Edric and Faizeh, Their Heirs and Caid! Please come enjoy the hospitality that is Starkhafn and the camaraderie of friends in the wondrous desert.

Site:
Nevada State Museum & Historical Society Location:
Barony of Starkhafn (Las Vegas, Nevada)

THLord Broichan maqq Kynat of the Canton of Gallavally has announced that photos from the recent Angel's Melee event which took place January 20, 2007 in the Barony of the Angels, are now available to view online.

Lady Eilidh Swann has posted an album of Photos of Caid's recent Twelfth Night and Bard of Caid events.

The second Bard of Caid competition was held at Caidan 12th Night on Saturday January 6, 2007. THL Eilidh Swann shares her photos from the event, and from the Bardic Competition.