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WINTER schedules for fight practices are in full swing!<\/strong> Tuesday socials will still be held on weekday evenings at the VFW Hall, but please notice that we have some holiday-related cancellations this month. All combat activities have moved to Sundays. Check Facebook for last-minute updates or cancellations due to weather (or holidays).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here if you need the address — or other details about our weekly gatherings and martial practices. <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Scribal Guild usually meets in a private home on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Friday of the month, and the Culinary guild typically alternates between the 4th Thursday and Saturday — inquire privately of the Guild heads<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>What’s happening in (and around) Dragon’s Laire
in December 2024?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Dec. 1<\/td>Sunday martial practices<\/strong> outside the VFW hall. <\/strong>Armored (heavy) and rapier combat 10am–noon. Thrown weapons practice — 11am to 12:30pm. Archery practice \u2013 starts at 1pm until 3–4pm, depending on light. Check Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 3 <\/strong><\/td>Baronial Business & Financial Meeting indoors<\/strong> at VFW Post 4992<\/a> \u2013 doors open at 6pm, starts at 6:30pm. These meetings are open to anyone. Learn what’s happening in the Barony! <\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 7<\/td>NEARBY EVENT on Saturday. Glymm Mere will host their annual Yule Feast<\/strong>. See it on the Kingdom calendar<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 8<\/td>Sunday martial practices<\/strong> outside the VFW hall. <\/strong>Armored (heavy) and rapier combat 10am–noon. Thrown weapons practice — 11am to 12:30pm. Archery practice \u2013 starts at 1pm until 3–4pm, depending on light. Check Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 10<\/td>Tuesday social at the VFW hall. Class 1 of 2 on flax production<\/strong> by HL Sigridr Vilhjalmsdottir, starting at 6:30pm. This first class will be about how to grow flax: growing, harvesting, retting, breaking and combing the fibers. All the things before spinning! The second class will be held Jan. 14, 2025.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 11<\/td>The combined November\/December business meeting for the incipient Canton of Misty Ridge<\/a> starts at 7:30pm. More info on their Facebook group<\/a>. <\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 12<\/td>Thursday Scribal Guild meeting<\/strong> – – starts at 6:30pm. Gather to discuss topics for the first part of 2025, and work on designs from November. Guild meetings are held at private homes – contact Dame Tamlyn of Wyntersea or join the private Facebook group<\/a> for the address.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 14<\/td>Saturday Culinary Guild meeting<\/strong> — starts at 2pm. The guild’s annual holiday gathering will feature a bruscetta\/bread topping bar and an optional treat exchange. Guild meetings are held at private homes – contact HL Ciar ingen Fiachnae or join the private Facebook group<\/a> for the address.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 15<\/td>Sunday martial practices<\/strong> outside the VFW hall. <\/strong>Armored (heavy) combat 10am–noon. Thrown weapons practice — 11am to 12:30pm. Archery practice \u2013 starts at 1pm. Check Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 17<\/td>Tuesday Social and… <\/strong>
– Games Night<\/strong>, hosted by Lucy of Leke. Enjoy a modern game with medieval themes.
– Bardic night!<\/strong> 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.
– Candlemas 2025 planning meeting<\/strong> starting at 6:30pm.
Also: heavy fighter practice <\/strong>at the Silverdale Lutheran Church (NEW LOCATION)<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 22<\/td>Sunday martial practices<\/strong> outside the VFW hall. <\/strong>No armored (heavy) until Jan 5th. Rapier combat 10am–noon. Thrown weapons practice — 11am to 12:30pm. Archery practice\u00a0\u2013 starts at 1pm. Check Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 24<\/td>NO TUESDAY SOCIAL. Happy holidays!<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 29<\/td>Sunday martial practices<\/strong> outside the VFW hall. <\/strong>No armored (heavy) until Jan. 5th. Rapier combat 10am–noon. Thrown weapons practice — 11am to 12:30pm. Archery practice\u00a0\u2013 starts at 1pm. Check Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 31<\/td>NO TUESDAY SOCIAL. Happy holidays!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Classes to look forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n