[MR] Upcoming Dun Carraig Event

[Elaine Koogler]

Good Gentles All,
I am including in this message a copy of the event flyer for Dun 
Carraig's Sfida del Cuore, or Challenge of the Heart.  Please excuse me 
if you get this several times.  Due to a problem securing a site for the 
event, we missed the deadline (by one day) for the April Acorn, so we're 
trying to get the word out as quickly as possible.

Thanks for your patience!

Kiri

SFIDA DEL CUORE

 

CHALLENGE OF THE HEART

 

The Heart of Dun Carraig this year travels to the Mediterranean country 
of Italy. Come join our fair barony and celebrate the Italian 
Renaissance through feasting and general merriment.

 

For those inclined to the martial arts, we present something for 
everyone. The day will see heavy and rapier fighting; the tourney will 
start at noon following any authorizations. A target archery competition 
will also be held as well as thrown weapons.

 

The gentler arts will be a featured part of this celebration.  For those 
just learning a new skill, a "First Attempts" display will allow you to 
show what you have learned and gain knowledge from other artisans.  
There may be some surprises on the table as well (ever wonder what a 
Laurel's first attempt looked like?). There will be an open competition 
for those who wish to show their works and receive feedback. An overall 
favorite will be chosen from the items entered in the open competition. 
And, for those of you who really enjoy a challenge (that is, after all, 
the theme of the event!), there will be a competition for the best 
example of 14th - 15th century Italian headgear. Documentation is 
encouraged but not required. Specific questions can be directed to 
Baroness Mary Isabel of Heatherstone (Leesa Orton) at 
ldmolly at gmpexpress.net <mailto:ldmolly at gmpexpress.net>

 

 

Merchants, we invite you to add to the ambiance of the occasion by 
bringing your wares to participate in our Mediterranean Marketplace.  
While we cannot hope to compete with Venice as the crossroads of the 
world, we hope that many will take advantage of the day.  Please contact 
the autocrat to register.

 

A divine feast will be prepared by Minowara Kiritsubo no ason (Elaine 
Koogler). We will be presenting a feast in the Italian style, and it 
will include delights from throughout the Mediterranean, including 
Spain, southern France, Italy, Naples and the Arabic world.  Space is 
limited, reserve early!

 

The event will be held at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church in Waldorf, 
MD. Site will open at 11:00 am and close at 11:00 pm. The site is dry.

 

Cost: NON-SCA MEMBERS: add $3.00 to all prices

 

Adult Offboard             $7.00

Adult Onboard             $12.00

Children 7-17             Offboard          $2.00

Children 7-17 Onboard            $5.00

Children 6 and under are guests of the barony

 

Please send your reservations to Baroness Amalia Kunne (Heather Kriebel) 
at 8365 Napping Place, Welcome, MD 20693. (301) 392-0126 NLT 10:00.

Please include names of everyone in your party, their SCA Membership 
numbers, type of reservation, and your contact phone number. In order to 
preserve the sanity of the autocrat and the cook you are encouraged to 
mail your reservations early. Remember the only true reservation is a 
Paid reservation!

 

Autocrat: Lady Kaolin Inn Oargi, (Jennifer Conti), 714 Pioneer Trail, 
Lusby, MD 20657, 410-394-0973.

 

Directions:

The site is Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church on the North bound side 
of the intersection with Billingsly Rd. It is the brown wood shingled 
church, not the brick church.

 

 From the North: Take your best route to the Washington D.C. Beltway 
(I-495) exit at Rt 4 south towards Waldorf. At Waldorf follow Rt 5, it 
makes a left at Mattowoman-Beantown RD (Three left turn lanes). Drive 
past Billingsly Rd and make a U-turn at the next left turn (about 200 
ft), get into right lane and turn into church parking lot.

 

 From the South: Take your best route to the RT 301 Bridge over the 
Potomac. Follow RT 301 North to Waldorf. At the southern edge of Waldorf 
turn right onto Billingsly Rd at the traffic light. Go straight through 
two four way stops. Billingstly Rd will T at RT5. Turn left onto RT 5, 
then make an IMMEDIATE right into the church parking lot.


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