{"id":4079,"date":"2025-08-04T15:55:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonslaire.antir.org\/wordpress\/?p=4079"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:26:49","slug":"highlighted-activities-for-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonslaire.antir.org\/wordpress\/2025\/08\/04\/highlighted-activities-for-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlighted Activities for August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonslaire.antir.org\/wordpress\/events\/#Weekly_Social_Fighter_Practices\">Click here if you need the address &#8212; or other details about our weekly gatherings and martial practices. <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/dragonslaire.antir.org\/wordpress\/welcome\/officers\/\" title=\"Officers and Guild Heads\">Guild heads<\/a> via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th><th>What&#8217;s happening in (and around) Dragon&#8217;s Laire<br>in August, 2025?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 4<\/td><td><strong>Incipient Canton of Misty Ridge Business Meeting<\/strong> at 7:30pm, online &#8212; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1826597184383843\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a> for last-minute details.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 5<\/td><td>Baronial Business &amp; Financial Meeting&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6FVGWbS3kNLBQ4G9\" title=\"\">VFW Post 4992<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 doors open at 6pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. These meetings are open to anyone. Also live-streamed (check the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/623379327705527\"> Facebook group<\/a> or <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#x6c;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;w&#x65;&#x62;&#102;&#x6f;l&#x6b;&#x73;&#64;&#x64;r&#x61;&#x67;&#111;&#x6e;s&#x6c;&#x61;&#105;&#x72;e&#x2e;&#x6f;&#114;&#x67;\" title=\"\">Discord <\/a>for last-minute details).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 7&#8211;10<\/td><td>REGIONAL EVENT. The<strong> William Tell Archery Tourney<\/strong> will be hosted by the Shire of River&#8217;s Bend in Skamokawa, WA. All things archery, plus contests, classes, and camping. More on the <a href=\"https:\/\/antir.org\/events\/william-tell-archery-tourney-38\/\" title=\"\">An Tir calendar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2986566518168871\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 9<\/td><td>NEARBY EVENT. <strong>Peasant&#8217;s Revel <\/strong>will be hosted by the Barony of Madrone in Bellevue, WA. Casual garb, games, and picnicking in the park! More on the <a href=\"https:\/\/antir.org\/events\/peasants-revel-22\/\" title=\"\">An Tir calendar <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/728558796442874\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 12<\/td><td><strong>Tuesday Social and Fight Practice at the VFW <\/strong>starting at 6pm (including YAC)<strong>. <\/strong><br><strong>ALSO: Class<\/strong>.<em>&#8220;Beginner Garb for the Newcomer&#8221;<\/em> 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.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 14<\/td><td><strong>Thursday Scribal Guild meeting<\/strong> starting at 6:30pm. &#8220;Sip and Paint&#8221; on Zoom. Email the<a href=\"https:\/\/dragonslaire.antir.org\/wordpress\/arts-and-sciences\/guilds\/\" title=\"Guilds\"> guild head<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/988106157905069\">join the private Facebook group<\/a> for the address.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 16<\/td><td>NEARBY EVENT. <strong>It&#8217;s Still Just a Garden Party <\/strong>will be hosted by the Barony of Glymm Mere in Olympia, WA. The event features their annual archery &amp; thrown weapons Championships, outdoor games, and a potluck lunch. More info on the <a href=\"https:\/\/antir.org\/events\/archery-and-thrown-weapons-picnic\/\" title=\"\">Kingdom Calendar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1389522018947036\/\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 19<\/td><td><strong>Tuesday Social and Fight Practice<\/strong> at the VFW starting at 6pm. <br><strong>ALSO: Games night featuring the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kubb\" title=\"\">lawn game Kubb<\/a><\/strong>, hosted by our Gamesminister. And <strong>3rd Tuesday<\/strong> <strong>scribal practice<\/strong> with the Baronial Scribe.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 26<\/td><td><strong>Tuesday Social and Fight Practice&nbsp;<\/strong>at the VFW starting at 6pm (including YAC).<br><strong>ALSO: 4th Tuesday Bardic night<\/strong>.&nbsp;This is a drop-in activity, and all skill levels are welcome. Bring what you\u2019re working on, test out your piece in front of a small audience, and\/or practice with the group.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 28<\/td><td><strong>An Tir Kingdom Newcomer class online\u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>starting at 6:30pm. More info on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1054978165734246\">Facebook<\/a>. This will be the second class of the series (you can take them in any order). <br>ALSO: <strong>Culinary Guild meeting<\/strong>. Topic will depend upon fire restrictions. Email the <a href=\"https:&#x2f;&#47;&#x64;&#114;a&#x67;&#111;n&#x73;&#108;&#x61;&#x69;r&#x65;&#46;a&#x6e;&#116;&#x69;&#x72;&#46;&#x6f;&#114;g&#x2f;&#119;o&#x72;&#100;&#x70;&#114;e&#x73;&#115;\/&#x77;&#112;&#x2d;&#x61;d&#x6d;&#105;n&#x2f;&#68;&#x72;&#x61;g&#x6f;&#110;s&#x4c;&#97;i&#x72;&#101;&#x2e;&#67;u&#x6c;&#105;n&#x61;&#114;&#x79;&#x40;A&#x6e;&#84;i&#x72;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;\">guild head<\/a> or join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1535544986490492\/\">private Facebook group<\/a> for the address.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aug 29&#8211;Sept 1<\/td><td>KINGDOM EVENT. The <strong>September Crown<\/strong> <strong>Tournament <\/strong>will be hosted by the Shire of Hauksgar\u00f0r in Goldendale, WA. More info on the <a href=\"https:\/\/antir.org\/events\/september-crown-6\/\" title=\"\">Kingdom calendar<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1474428630387083\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>When and&#8230;<\/th><th>&#8230;Where are the Fighter Practices?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Heavy (armored) combat<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuesdays, 6&#8211;8pm<\/td><td>outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6FVGWbS3kNLBQ4G9\" title=\"\">VFW Post 4992<\/a> (weather permitting)**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Youth armored combat (&#8220;Yak&#8221;)<\/strong><\/td><td>Aug 12 &amp; 26, 6&#8211;8pm<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6FVGWbS3kNLBQ4G9\" title=\"\">VFW Post 4992<\/a> (rain or shine)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thrown Weapons<br>&amp; Rapier<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuesdays, 6&#8211;8pm<\/td><td>outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6FVGWbS3kNLBQ4G9\" title=\"\">VFW Post 4992<\/a> <br>(weather permitting)**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Archery<\/strong><\/td><td>Wednesdays, 5&#8211;7 or 8pm<\/td><td>outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6FVGWbS3kNLBQ4G9\" title=\"\">VFW Post 4992<\/a> <br>(weather permitting)**<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">** Late summer weather is usually dry and not-too-hot, but if not&#8230; check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/623379327705527\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a> for weather-related cancellations.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have other ideas for classes you&#8217;d like to teach, please let our A&amp;S Minister, [dl_officers office=&#8221;ArtNSci&#8221;] know &#8212; via our Facebook group, on Discord, or at <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x44;&#114;a&#x67;&#111;n&#x73;&#x4c;&#97;i&#x72;&#101;&#46;&#x41;&#x72;&#116;N&#x53;&#99;i&#x40;&#x41;&#110;T&#x69;&#114;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;\">&#x44;&#x72;&#97;go&#x6e;&#x73;&#76;&#97;i&#x72;&#x65;&#46;&#65;r&#x74;&#x4e;&#x53;&#99;i&#64;&#x41;&#x6e;&#84;&#105;r&#x2e;&#x6f;&#114;&#103;<\/a>! These do NOT have to be simply &#8216;classes&#8217;. They can be lectures, demonstrations, roundtables, interactive discussions, etc.. The possibilities are endless. You can reach our <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Baronial Chatelaine, <span><a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;D&#x72;&#97;&#x67;&#x6f;n&#x73;&#76;a&#x69;&#114;&#x65;&#x2e;C&#x68;&#97;t&#x65;&#108;a&#x69;&#110;&#x65;&#64;A&#x6e;&#84;i&#x72;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;g\">Aoife Aileanach<\/a> <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;:&#68;&#x72;a&#103;&#x6f;n&#115;&#x4c;&#x61;&#105;&#x72;&#x65;&#46;&#67;&#x68;a&#116;&#x65;l&#97;&#x69;&#x6e;&#101;&#x40;&#x41;n&#84;&#x69;r&#46;&#x6f;r&#103;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"heraldic device for Aoife Aileanach\" src=\"\/\/op.antirheralds.org\/showPic2.php?who=11262\" style=\"max-height: 1.7rem;\"><\/a><\/span> is looking for people from Dragon&#8217;s Laire to give short lectures and vignettes on various subjects of the SCA. &#8220;I&#8217;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).&#8221; 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 <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#111;&#58;&#68;&#114;ago&#x6e;&#x73;&#x4c;&#x61;&#x69;&#x72;&#101;&#46;&#67;hat&#x65;&#x6c;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6e;&#x65;&#64;&#97;&#110;&#116;ir&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#x67;\">Dra&#103;&#111;&#110;&#x73;&#x4c;&#x61;&#x69;&#x72;&#x65;&#46;Ch&#97;&#116;&#101;&#108;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6e;&#x65;&#x40;&#x41;nTi&#114;&#46;&#111;&#x72;&#x67;<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s happening in and around the Barony of Dragon&#8217;s Laire? 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