All of our martial practices are now on their summer schedule. Youth armored combat is revving up this year. Keep reading for all the details.
The Scribal Guild meets in a private home once or twice a month (sometimes with a hybrid/online option), and the Culinary guild typically alternates between the 4th Thursday and Saturday. The Barony does not publish the location of private homes; to get the address, please contact the Guild heads via email.
| Date | What’s happening in (and around) Dragon’s Laire in August, 2025? |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 | Incipient Canton of Misty Ridge Business Meeting at 7:30pm, online — see Facebook for last-minute details. |
| Aug 5 | Baronial Business & Financial Meeting at VFW Post 4992 – doors open at 6pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. These meetings are open to anyone. Also live-streamed (check the Facebook group or Discord for last-minute details). |
| Aug 7–10 | REGIONAL EVENT. The William Tell Archery Tourney will be hosted by the Shire of River’s Bend in Skamokawa, WA. All things archery, plus contests, classes, and camping. More on the An Tir calendar and Facebook. |
| Aug 9 | NEARBY EVENT. Peasant’s Revel will be hosted by the Barony of Madrone in Bellevue, WA. Casual garb, games, and picnicking in the park! More on the An Tir calendar and Facebook. |
| Aug 12 | Tuesday Social and Fight Practice at the VFW starting at 6pm (including YAC). ALSO: Class.“Beginner Garb for the Newcomer” by HL Jess Gateman, starting at 6:30pm. Class will cover easy options, such as chitons/tube dresses, T-tunics, and rectangular construction, for those with little to no sewing background. Students should bring note taking materials. |
| Aug 14 | Thursday Scribal Guild meeting starting at 6:30pm. “Sip and Paint” on Zoom. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address. |
| Aug 16 | NEARBY EVENT. It’s Still Just a Garden Party will be hosted by the Barony of Glymm Mere in Olympia, WA. The event features their annual archery & thrown weapons Championships, outdoor games, and a potluck lunch. More info on the Kingdom Calendar and Facebook. |
| Aug 19 | Tuesday Social and Fight Practice at the VFW starting at 6pm. ALSO: Games night featuring the lawn game Kubb, hosted by our Gamesminister. And 3rd Tuesday scribal practice with the Baronial Scribe. |
| Aug 26 | Tuesday Social and Fight Practice at the VFW starting at 6pm (including YAC). ALSO: 4th Tuesday Bardic night. This is a drop-in activity, and all skill levels are welcome. Bring what you’re working on, test out your piece in front of a small audience, and/or practice with the group. |
| Aug 28 | An Tir Kingdom Newcomer class online– starting at 6:30pm. More info on Facebook. This will be the second class of the series (you can take them in any order). ALSO: Culinary Guild meeting. Topic will depend upon fire restrictions. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address. |
| Aug 29–Sept 1 | KINGDOM EVENT. The September Crown Tournament will be hosted by the Shire of Hauksgarðr in Goldendale, WA. More info on the Kingdom calendar or Facebook. |
| When and… | …Where are the Fighter Practices? | |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy (armored) combat | Tuesdays, 6–8pm | outside the VFW Post 4992 (weather permitting)** |
| Youth armored combat (“Yak”) | Aug 12 & 26, 6–8pm | VFW Post 4992 (rain or shine) |
| Thrown Weapons & Rapier | Tuesdays, 6–8pm | outside the VFW Post 4992 (weather permitting)** |
| Archery | Wednesdays, 5–7 or 8pm | outside the VFW Post 4992 (weather permitting)** |
If you have other ideas for classes you’d like to teach, please let our A&S Minister, [dl_officers office=”ArtNSci”] know — via our Facebook group, on Discord, or at DragonsLaire.ArtNSci@AnTir.org! These do NOT have to be simply ‘classes’. They can be lectures, demonstrations, roundtables, interactive discussions, etc.. The possibilities are endless. You can reach our
The Baronial Chatelaine, Aoife Aileanach is looking for people from Dragon’s Laire to give short lectures and vignettes on various subjects of the SCA. “I’m basically looking for an extension of what we have on display at June Faire (costume making, cooking info, weaving, spinning, metal work, archery equipment, etc).” These could be 15-min talks, just enough to give new members an introduction. If you are available and willing to give a short presentation, please contact DragonsLaire.Chatelaine@AnTir.org .