Business and New member meetings:

• Council Meeting
  • 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm
  • at CSUN: Meeting room, parking info and maps are available on the CSUN Meeting Site Info page
  • This is the monthly business meeting for the group. There are officer reports, event reports, discussion of Baronial involvement at the Kingdom Level, choosing new officers, when necessary, and announcements. Baronial decisions are made here, and you do have a voice. Everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to attend the meeting!
  • Pre-Meeting work session and officers arrive by 7:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:30pm.
  • Contact the Seneschal for details
  
  
• Newcomers' Meeting
  • Once a month, usually on the 4th Monday of the month, 7:00pm
  • at Verdugo Park in Burbank, 3201 West Verdugo, Burbank CA, 91505
    • Off of Verdugo, turn North onto California and we are on the right hand side, half way down the block near the tennis courts.
    • This is the same location as our weekly Fighter Practice.
    • We meet at the stone tables next to the restrooms, look for Bridget's Red Lantern!
  • These classes cover a general overview of the SCA and the types of events we hold in Caid. Please bring your questions and wonderful smiles. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
    
  • This is the plan for our Newcomers Meetings!:
  • Nov 28, 2011 -- Combat Forms
  • December 2011 - No meeting, enjoy the holidays!
  • Jan 23, 2012 -- Maps and Organization of the SCA
  • Feb 27, 2012 -- Martial Arts
  • Mar 26, 2012 -- Arts and Sciences
  • Apr 23, 2012 -- Heraldry and Persona
  • May 21, 2012 -- (Potrero is May 28) - Camping in the SCA
  • Jun 25, 2012 -- Maps and Organization of the SCA
  • Jul 23, 2012 -- Martial Arts
  • Aug 27, 2012 -- Arts and Sciences
  • Sept 24, 2012 -- Camping in the SCA
  • Oct 22, 2012 -- Mock Court
  • Nov 26, 2012 -- Heraldry and Persona
  • Dec 2012 -- Happy Holidays!
  • Contact the Chateline for directions.

A&S and Combat Activites and Practices:

• Archery Practice
  • The first and third Sunday of the month, 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Additional practice times are available most Tuesday and Friday nights. Contact the Captain of Archers to varify dates and times.
  • At Woodley Park Archery Range, directions are http://woodleyparkarchers.com/directions.html
  • Contact ahead for loaner gear. Lord Everglad is there on most Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings for authorization tests and help in shooting.
  • Contact the Captain of Archers for more information.
  
  
• Arts & Science Workshops (aka Craft Nights)
  • The 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • at CSUN, Meeting site info
  • Bring your sewing or craft project to work on or help us make Baronial Presentations. The meetings sometimes have a project theme, which is usually published on the Altavia E-mail list.
  • Contact A&S Officer for details
  
  
• Bardic Circle
  • Dates and locations vary
  • Contact The A&S officer for dates, directions, and further information.
  
  
• Belly Dance Practice
  See also: Dance Practice
  • Every Monday, 7:30pm
  • at Verdugo Park in Burbank, 3201 West Verdugo, Burbank CA, 91505
    (off of Verdugo, turn North onto California and we are on the right hand side, half way down the block).
  • Tribal style belly dance practice. We have a mixture of absolute beginners, beginners and old pros. It's outside so dress warmly. It's lots of fun!
  • We are near the tennis courts and, as we practice next to the Heavies Fighters, just look for the fierce men and women in armor!
  • Contact Baroness Meliora Deverel for more information or to request to join their practice and event information E-mail group.
    
  
  
• Children's Activites
  • Children's activities are held at every event that Altavia sponsors.
  • Contact the Children's Officer for information or offers to help.
  
  
• Dance Practice
  See also: Belly Dance Practice
  • The 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • at CSUN, Meeting site info
  • No previous dance knowledge, equipment, or expertise is needed – but bring water - dancing takes more energy thank you think.
  • Garb is encouraged, but not required.
  • The main focus will be English Country dancing, but we may introduce a few sets of some more international dances as well – depending on who is teaching that month.
  • Special instructors and sets may be announced when/if they are known.
  • If you are already skilled at dancing, and are willing to teach a dance or three to others; don’t hesitate to contact Meala Caimbeul and we can make that happen!
  • Likewise, if you want to learn a specific dance – ask and I’ll do my very best to make that happen too.
  • Watch the Altavia Email list or contact Meala Caimbeul the for the latest information.
  
  
• Equestrian Practice
  • Practices are held on various Fridays of every month, 6:30-8:30PM.
  • At Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Open to any participants regardless of territory of residence. Rider must bring their own mounts. Unmounted ground crew training available.
  • Authorizations available. Jousting, mounted combat, crest combat, mounted games, marshalette/marshalette-in-training, and general riding authorizations available on site. General driving and driving games authorizations available subject to prior coordination. Mounted archery authorizations available offsite.
  • Riders are advised to bring their normal tack and equipment. No rental horses are available. Minors must have a parent or guardian present at all times.
  • Please contact the Marshal in Charge: Lady Lysette.
  • For more information, visit the CAID equestrian site or the Altavia Equestrian webpage.
  • Join the Altavian Equestrian Email group
  • 2011 Schedule:
  • August 19
  • September 2
  • September 16
  • NO OCTOBER PRACTICE
  • November 4
  • November 18
  • December 2
  • December 16
  
  
• Fighter Practice -- Armored Combat
  • Every Monday, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
    • at Verdugo Park in Burbank, 3201 West Verdugo, Burbank CA, 91505
      (off of Verdugo, turn North onto California and we are on the right hand side, half way down the block near the tennis courts).
    • Contact the Heavy Weapons Marshal for more infomation or to request to join the practice infomation E-mail list.
  • Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
    • at Northridge Park, 18300 Lemarsh St. Northridge, CA 91324.
      Find us on the Reseda Blvd. side of the park.
    • Hosted by St. Firmin
    • Contact the THL Owain ap Gwyllim Pengryth for more infomation.
  • Guardians of the High Road webpage
  
  
• Fighter Practice -- Rapier
  • Every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
    • at Verdugo Park in Burbank, 3201 West Verdugo, Burbank CA, 91505
      (off of Verdugo, turn North onto California and we are on the right hand side, half way down the block near the tennis courts).
    • Contact the Rapier Marshal for more infomation
  • Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
    • at Northridge Park, 18300 Lemarsh St. Northridge, CA 91324.
      Find us on the Reseda Blvd. side of the park.
    • Hosted by St. Firmin
    • Contact the THL Owain ap Gwyllim Pengryth for more infomation.
  • Guardians of the High Road webpage
  
  
• Fighter Practice -- Youth Combat
  • Twice a month - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:30pm to 8:00pm
    • at Verdugo Park in Burbank, 3201 West Verdugo, Burbank CA, 91505
      (off of Verdugo, turn North onto California and we are on the right hand side, half way down the block near the tennis courts).
    • Contact the Youth Combat Marshal for more infomation
  • Guardians of the High Road webpage
    
  
  
• Potters Guild of Caid
  • Meets once a month, contact Baroness Asakura no Mashi for meeting times and location.
  • Potters_guild_of_CAID Yahoo group
  
  
• Thrown Weapons Practice
  • The first and third Sunday of the month, 11:00am to 2:30pm
  • At Woodley Park Archery Range, directions are http://woodleyparkarchers.com/directions.html
  • Contact ahead for loaner gear. Lord Everglad is there on most Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings for authorization tests and help in shooting.
  • Contact the Thrown Weapons Marshal for more information and to varify dates and times.
  
  
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