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  • Dragon’s Laire in January 2026
    by Caterina da Savona

    Regularly Scheduled Activities

    All of our martial practices are on their WINTER schedules.

    DayActivity
    First Tuesday of the monthBaronial Business & Financial Meeting at the 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).
    Other Tuesdays Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. Check below for special events, such as classes or planning meetings. Those usually start at 6:30pm.
    3rd Tuesdays: Scribal practice with the Baronial Scribe.
    4th Tuesdays: Bardic night. All skill levels are welcome in the circle.
    1st & 3rd TuesdaysHeavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at Silverdale Lutheran Church, 6–8pm.
    2nd & 4th TuesdaysHeavy (armored) combat and Youth Armored Combat (YAC) practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Every SundayThrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Once a monthScribal Guild meeting starting at 7pm. In-person with a Zoom option. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for more info.
    Once a monthCulinary Guild meeting starting at 6:30pm. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for more info.

    Visit https://dragonslaire.antir.org/wordpress/events/ for the addresses — or other details about our weekly gatherings and martial practices.

    Special Events

    DateWhat’s happening in (and around) Dragon’s Laire
    in January, 2025?
    Jan. 4Incipient Canton of Misty Ridge Social & Business Meeting, in-person with a Zoom option for the meeting. See Facebook for details.
    Jan. 9-11KINGDOM EVENT. Blatha an Oir will host 12th Night Coronation in Bellevue, WA. More info on Facebook and the kingdom calendar.
    Jan. 13Class during Tuesday Social at the VFW Post 4992, “Baronial Offices: What, Why, and How It All Works” by our Baroness, Furia Dommitia.
    ALSO: Mock armored combat tournament at fighter practice — to emulate what people might experience at the Ursulmas Tournament.
    Jan. 24-25NEARBY EVENT. Aquaterra will host their annual Ursulmas Tournament in Monroe, WA. More info on Facebook and the kingdom calendar.

    If you have other ideas for classes you’d like to teach, please let our A&S Minister, Karl inn irski heraldic device for Karl inn irski 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 Baronial Chatelaine, Aoife Aileanach heraldic device for 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 .

  • Highlighted Activities for December 2025
    by Caterina da Savona

    All of our martial practices are on their WINTER schedules.

    Click here if you need the addresses — or other details about our weekly gatherings and martial practices.

    The Scribal Guild usually meets in a private home once or twice a month (often with a hybrid/online option). 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.

    DateWhat’s happening in (and around) Dragon’s Laire
    in December, 2025?
    Dec. 2Baronial Business & Financial Meeting at the 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).
    Heavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at Silverdale Lutheran Church, 6–8pm.
    Dec. 6NEARBY EVENT. Glymm Mere will host their Yule Feast in Olympia, WA. More info on Facebook and the kingdom calendar.
    Dec. 7Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Dec. 9Tuesday Social at the VFW Post 4992, 6–8pm. Join our Games Minister for Medieval board games! No prior experience necessary, learn as you play.
    Heavy (armored) combat and Youth Armored Combat (YAC) practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Dec. 11Thursday Scribal Guild meeting starting at 7pm. Lady Lyndi of Symmergate will be teaching “Paint a Pearl,” in-person with a Zoom option. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address.
    Dec. 13Culinary Guild meeting starting at 6:30pm. The annual holiday potluck + optional treat exchange! Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address.
    Dec. 14Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk
    ALSO: Incipient Canton of Misty Ridge Social & Business Meeting, in-person with a Zoom option for the meeting. See Facebook for details.
    Dec. 16Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. ALSO: Join our Games Minister for indoor games!
    Heavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Dec. 21Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Dec. 23Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. ALSO: Holiday fun & 4th Tuesday Bardic night. Enjoy holiday treats and, if you like, bring something to share. All bardic skill levels are welcome in the circle. Or join our Games Minister for some games!
    NO indoor combat practices.
    Dec. 27Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Dec. 30Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. Don’t stay home alone during the holidays, come hang out with your Barony! Our Games Minister will bring Medieval board games to play. And there will be indoor crafting space if you want to bring a project.
    Heavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.

    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 heraldic device for 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 .

  • Highlighted Activities for November 2025
    by Caterina da Savona

    All of our martial practices are on their WINTER schedules.

    Click here if you need the addresses — or other details about our weekly gatherings and martial practices.

    The Scribal Guild usually meets in a private home once or twice a month (often with a hybrid/online option). 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.

    DateWhat’s happening in (and around) Dragon’s Laire
    in November, 2025?
    Nov 2Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Nov 3Incipient Canton of Misty Ridge Business Meeting at 7:30pm, online. See Facebook for last-minute details.
    Nov 4Tuesday Social at the VFW Post 4992, 6–8pm. ALSO, Class: Basic Armor Patterning, by Stuart of House Awry. How to make and size patterns for crafting basic armor for SCA combat. Please bring paper, pencil, drawing compass and ruler.
    Heavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at Silverdale Lutheran Church, 6–8pm.
    Nov 9Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Nov 11Baronial Business & Financial Meeting at the 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).
    Heavy (armored) combat and Youth Armored Combat (YAC) practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Nov 13Thursday Scribal Guild meeting starting at 6:30pm. The class will focus on recreating motifs from the Morgan Black Hours. Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address.
    Nov 15NEARBY EVENT. Blatha an Oir will host their Harvest Feast in Tacoma, WA. More info on Facebook and the kingdom calendar.
    Nov 16Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    ALSO: ONLINE EVENT. The Virtual West Coast Culinary Symposium is open to all. More info on Facebook and their website.
    Nov 18Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. ALSO: 3rd Tuesday scribal practice with the Baronial Scribe.
    Heavy (armored) combat and Rapier practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Nov 20Culinary Guild meeting starting at 6:30pm. Saffron taste-testing and some Candlemas recipe testing! Email the guild head or join the private Facebook group for the address.
    Nov 23Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.
    Nov 25Tuesday Social at the VFW starting at 6pm. 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.
    Heavy (armored) combat and Youth Armored Combat (YAC) practices at the Silverdale Lutheran Church from 6–8pm.
    Nov 29ONLINE EVENT. The Known World Newcomers’ Symposium welcomes both newcomers and established SCA members who want to learn more about welcoming new people. More info on Facebook and their website.
    Nov 30Thrown Weapons & Archery practices outside VFW Post 4992, weather permitting. Thrown weapons 11am–12:30pm, archery 1pm–dusk.

    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 heraldic device for 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 .

  • Breaking News: business meeting rescheduled for October 14th
    by Caterina da Savona

    Please notice! we’ve had to reschedule our October 2025 business meeting from the 7th to the 14th. November’s business meeting will also be on the 2nd Tuesday.

    The location will not change– still at the VFW Post 4992, doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm.

  • Winter fight practices– changes start Oct 5, 2025
    by Caterina da Savona

    Don’t forget — our Armored combat (heavy fighting), Youth Armored Combat (YAC), and Rapier practices will move INDOORS again this winter!

    Armored Combat
    Youth Armored Combat
    Rapier

    All three will be at the Silverdale Lutheran Church (11701 Ridgepoint Dr NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, Google map link), through the end of March. There’s a bus stop right next to the church, serving Kitsap Transit bus routes 332 to Poulsbo (link) and 333 to Bainbridge (link).

    The time will remain the same — Tuesdays from 6 to 8pm. Armored combat will meet every week, and Youth Armored Combat will alternate weeks with Rapier.

    Winter Schedule
    (10/7/2025 through 3/24/2026)    		Facebook group
    Heavy (armored) combat practiceINDOOR at Silverdale Lutheran Church every Tuesday, 6-8pm. NO PRACTICE on 12/23/2025 or 2/17/2026. Unofficial Dragon’s Laire fighters’ Facebook group
    Youth Armored Combat practiceThe 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Silverdale Lutheran Church. NO PRACTICE on 12/23/2025. Official Dragon’s Laire Youth Armored Combat group
    Rapier practiceThe 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Silverdale Lutheran Church. NO PRACTICE on 2/17/2026.Official Dragon’s Laire Rapier and C&T group 

    Archery and Thrown Weapons will remain outdoors in their usual location (outside the VFW Hall) but move to Sundays during daylight hours.

    Archery Marshal
    Archery
    Thrown Weapons Marshal
    Thrown Weapons
    Winter Schedule
    (starting 10/5/2025)    		Facebook group
    Thrown Weapons practiceSundays from 11am–12:30pm, starting 10/12/2025. Outside the VFW Post 4992. May be cancelled for bad weather, so please watch for updates.Official Dragon’s Laire group
    Archery practiceSundays from 1pm–4 to 5:30pm (as long as daylight allows), starting 10/5/2025, outside the VFW Post 4992. May be cancelled for bad weather, so please watch for updates.Official Dragon’s Laire Archers

    Our Tuesday night social gatherings will NOT change. They will still be at the VFW Post 4992, on Tuesdays, from 6-8pm.