Viscountess Shava reports that at the recent Boar's Head event, Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Northshield placed Moraig Anne Drummond on vigil to contemplate entry into the Order of the Pelican.

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The people of Border Downs would like to invite you to come and celebrate with us this coming Saturday, December 6th for our annual Yuletide shindig.

We've got some really neat stuff planned, including:

• A wicked awesome feast done by Lord Ajax Theron Marius. The theme is Feast of the Ages: Bound by Cheese. There will also be a day-board.
• A Walking A&S competition! Walking A&S is a great way to show off the Location:
  Border Downs (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

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Twelfth Night Hosted by the Barony of Nordskogen January 10th, 2009

Central Middle School
900 49th Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Site opens 9:00 am. - Site closes 7:30 pm.
The site is completely dry and handicap accessible

Event Steward
Eerwaardig Gebiedster Jutta van der Bruegghen
ladyivetta@gmail.com

Site Fees Location:
Barony of Nordskogen (Columbia Heights, Minnesota)

Berwyn has announced that he has posted an album of photos from the recent "The Peasants are Revolting" event in the Kingdom of Northshield on the Northshield Gallery website.

"Catch a Dragon by the Tale" was the theme for library night, one of the options for kids at Howe Elementary School's After School Academy Program. For another, the Wisconsin Rapids school invited members of the local SCA group to teach students about chivalry.

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Border Downs Project Day: Norse Poetry and Prose Edition

WHO: You! Me! Them! Everyone!
WHAT: Project Day, with a focus on norse poetry and prose
WHERE: Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

Take your best route to the section of South Grange Ave that sits between 26th and 33rd streets. Look for the SCA sign. There will be a big parking lot, so park there, then head into the building with the bright blue on the front. That is the Commons. Once you are inside the Commons, head to the right, past the mailboxes. When you reach the end of the mail boxes, take a left down that hallway and you will be on site! Look for the SCA signs once you have hit the right area of Grange. Location:
Shire of Border Downs (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares her thoughts and photos on the Crown Tournament in the Shire of Midewinde in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Reporters on the Kingdom of Northshield list report that Stephen du Bois was the winner of the October 11, 2008 Crown Tournament. Stephen was inspired by Lady Ailleanne.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva reports on the recent Rose Tournament in the Kingdom of Northshield. She also shares her photos of the event.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva of the Kingdom of Northshield shares photos from the recent Coronation of Kitadate-tenno and AEsa Drottning in that Kingdom.

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Creating the Creative, SCA 101: A day of classes for newcomers and old-timers alike who want to learn something new!

October 18, 2008

Bunker Hills Regional Park Activities Center Building
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover Minnesota 55304
(in the northern Twin Cities - 2 miles west of Hwy 65 on Bunker Lake Blvd)

Class-focused event with the sole purpose of getting people involved in different aspects of the SCA by holding classes in anything and everything. Have you always wanted to try a craft but didn't know how? Interested in taking an office but not sure what's involved? Location:
Barony of Nordskogen (Andover, Minnesota)

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The Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr and Their Excellencies Kateryn of Cornwall and Alasdair Calum Montgomery present Boar’s Head XXXI!

Activities abound for the Lords and Ladies who find excitement in the art of honorable combat as there will be tourneys for armored, unarmored, and youth combatants to test their prowess and show their chivalry, as well as for those who are thrilled by opportunities to expand their knowledge and skill in an array of wonderful classes! Hunt for treasures amongst the merchants' wares at market! And even enjoy a delicious afternoon meal which is sure to please the palate! Location:
Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr (West Bend, Wisconsin)

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares her photos and memories from the recent Autumn Rose event in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Their Majesties Æsa Drottning and Kitadate-tenno of the Kingdom of Northshield have announced the list of consorts and combatants for Their upcoming Crown Tournament to be fought October 11, 2008 in the Shire of Midewinde.

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Hear ye! Northshield's first Rose Tourney will be a spectacle to behold. It will be a day filled with pageantry and revelry, and all are invited!

The theme is that of the Grand Tournament, with valiant warriors selected by the Royal Ladies to champion their honor and reputation. The warriors of Northshield, both armored and rapier, will demonstrate their prowess to all whom attend. Matching livery is encouraged, as is your finest garb. Location:
Kingdom of Northshield (Clarks Grove, Minnesota)

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The Kingdom of Northshield's College of Heralds and The College of Scribes invite you to assemble on the first day of November, in the Shire of Coldedernhale, the town of Pierre, for the ... AS XLII Heralds' & Scribes' Symposium

All those who are currently scribes and heralds as well as those who wish to learn the arts are invited to this fair shire at the appointed hour. Our time together will be devoted to helping one another grow in the wisdom and knowledge of our crafts and to beautify our Kingdom with these practices. Location:
Shire of Coldedernhale (Pierre, South Dakota)

Recently Viscountess Elashava bas Riva attended the Griiffin's Needle Challenge costuming event in the Kingdom of Northshield. She shares photos and thoughts from the event.

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Clothiers Seminar North Hosted by the Village of Blachemere with the Barony of Nordskogen. Saturday, November 8, 2008

Site opens 9am Closes 7pm

Site Fee: Adults (ages 13 and up) $7 (Additional $3 for non members)

Lunch: Available for $4 and will be served between 12-130pm. Local fast food and other eating establishments are available near the site.

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Coon Rapids Free Church Location:
Village of Blachemere (Coon Rapids, Minnesota)

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Site: Turtle River State Park, 3084 Park Avenue Arvilla, ND 58214
Turtle River State Park is located 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2. Watch for signs to the Woodland Lodge.

Opens: 10:00am Closes 10:00pm

Site is Accessible and Discretely Damp (beer/wine - no open display. "Pour it and store it")

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Site: $6.00 (Kids 6 and under free)
Feast: $8.00 Menu fit for high-class peasants. Location:
Shire of Rudivale (Arvilla, North Dakota)

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The Shire of Korsvag will be hosting Northshield Rapier Academy on Saturday, September 6th, AS 43.

Where : Oak Grove Park, Fargo, ND (directions and a map on the linked page)
When : Site opens at 9 AM and closes at 9 PM
What : A day of study and practice of the Art of Defense. Join us for a variety of classes for the seasoned fencer as well as those who have never picked up a schlager. Lists will be available for pick-up bouts as well as sheltered space for hanging out and socializing. Location:
Shire of Korsvag (Fargo, North Dakota)

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This event is intended to be a fun get together of people interested in the Arts and Sciences to share and learn about different types of Arts and Sciences and get ideas and feed back. This is not an Arts and Sciences competition but instead a forum of sorts to learn, teach, and share with each other. There will also be a fighting demo on Friday where we hope to have both rapier and heavy fighting. This will be on the University of Minnesota campus and is intended to get the attention of students and show off the fun things we do. Location:
College of Tor Aerie

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Escape to the Current Middle Ages with the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Shire of Rokeclif as they celebrate fourteen years of hosting their signature Autumn Rose event. See the Arts of War (armored combat, fencing and archery) side-by-side of with the Arts of Peace (medieval crafts and demonstrations).

Trempeleau County Fairgrounds (Galesville, WI)

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Site fee: $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Location:
Shire of Rokeclif (Galesville, Wisconsin)

Not everyone goes to Pennsic! SCA members in Wisconsin who did not attend the War gathered recently in Marshfield to trade blows, practice their skills and have a relaxing day of fun. Reporter Adam Rodewald of the Marshfield News-Herald visited the event.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, of the Kingdom of Northshield, shares her thoughts and photos of Poorman's Pennsic XVI which took place recently in the Shire of Falcon's Keep.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva of the Kingdom of Northshield reports on her visit to the recent Warriors and Warlords event, and shares her photos along with those of Thora, Cadwallon, and Erilar.

Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares photos and memories from Thatsa Mare XIII which took place June 28, 2008 in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Tatiana and Kristiana, Autocrats for Northshield's Border Skirmish event which was cancelled due to flooding, report that the even has been rescheduled.

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Welcome! Come join the Barony of Castel Rouge for a relaxing weekend of Marshal Feats and Heroism, Archery, Arts and Sciences Classes, and of Feasting, Revelry and a Celebration of Friendships and a Baronial General Fundraising Raffle.

A Village Fair: A Celebration of Friendships
Hosted by: Barony of Castel Rouge
Start Date: 8/29/2008 Thru End Date: 9/1/2008 as XLIII (43)

Ukrainian Park Camp Location:
Barony of Castel Rouge (Gimli, Manatoba)

Berwyn has posted an album of photos from the Moorish Tavern event which took place recently in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Mistress Tatiana Marana Melville, Co-Autocrat for Border Skirmish V in the Kingdom of Northshield, has announced that the event has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall and flooding.