VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Greetings! We need your help with the DEMO at the Dover Comic Con!

This public event is a great opportunity to talk with people about the SCA and encourage them to join in the fun! The Shire will have a presence where, with your help, we hope to be able to recruit new members by demoing Fighting and showcasing Arts & Sciences with displays and demonstrations.

WHEN
Saturday, June 17th, 2023

We’re looking for volunteers:
–HELPERS for Set Up (7:00-9:30 AM)
–FIGHTERS
–A&S DEMONSTRATORS
–GREETERS & people in garb
–HELPERS for Breakdown (4:00 PM)

WHERE (updated June 6th)
We have been assigned a space on corner of Legislative Mall (at the intersection of Federal Street and M.L.K. Jr Blvd S), Dover, DE.

WHAT TO BRING
Demo Autocrat Lord Malcolm plans to bring a few pop-ups to provide shade.  Everyone should plan to bring their own seating and small tables for displaying fight equipment and armor and A&S activities (along with their own snacks, drinks, and whatever else might be needed to be comfortable).  The event is free to attend and there’s plenty of free parking.

Health Acknowledgement
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

We hope YOU will participate! Please reach out to say you’ll be there!

Lord Malcolm MacLeod, Demo Autocrat, 302-399-7112 mobile
Lady Nancy Alyn, Demo Deputy Autocrat, 302-530-0189 mobile

Greetings!
Can you help with the DEMO at the Dover Comic Con on Saturday, June 18th?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This public event is a great opportunity to talk with people about the SCA and encourage them to join in the fun! The Shire will have a booth where, with your help, we hope to be able to: demo Fighting and Fencing, host a Dance lesson, and have Arts & Sciences displays and demonstrations.

So, we’re looking for volunteers:
–Fighters, Fencers and Dancers
–Helpers for Set Up (7:00-9:30 AM)
–Helpers for Breakdown (after 4:00 PM)
–A&S Demonstrations (can be rotated throughout the day)
–Greeters & people in garb with stories about the SCA to share

WHEN
Saturday, June 18th (open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)

WHERE
We have been assigned Booth #70, which is near the food trucks in a shady corner of Legislative Mall, Dover, DE (at the corner of Federal Street and MLK Jr. Blvd adjacent to the food trucks).

WHAT TO BRING
Demo Autocrat Lord Malcolm plans to bring a few pop-ups to provide shade and we’ll have a pop-up, table and two chairs for the A&S demos.  Everyone should plan to bring their own seating, small tables for displaying weapons and armor, drinks, snacks and whatever else might be needed to be comfortable.  The event is free to attend and there’s plenty of free parking.

We hope YOU will participate!  Please message or email me to say you’ll be there!

In Service, Lady Nancy Alyn, Demo Deputy Autocrat
Payne19350@yahoo.com | 302-530-0189 mobile

MORE INFO:

The COVIDSafe Policy remains in effect, requiring all attendees eligible to receive the COVID vaccine (currently 5+) to provide proof of vaccination or medically-supervised negative COVID test in the 72 hours prior to the official activity. Full policy here: https://www.sca.org/news/covidsafe-proof-of-fully-vaccinated-status-or-negative-covid-test-policy-resolution/

SCA Health Statement:  Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Dover Comic Con official event page

THEY WANT US BACK!!
The Newark Charter School 5th grade has resumed Ye Olde Renaissance Night program (an evening set in the 1400s) and would love for us to participate again this year with display stations and a brief fighting demo.

WE NEED YOU
–A&S displays (bring your own table & chairs, disinfectant wipes, water, snacks, etc.)
–Garb of all sorts
–Fighters who want to have some fun (bring your own water, etc.)

WHEN
Wed., May 25, 2022, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

WHERE
Newark Charter School, 2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711

THIS YEAR
Weather permitting, the school will hold the event OUTSIDE, under tents
     If we’re outside, masks are not required.
     If we’re inside, masks are required.
Either way, we’ll need proof of vaccination and/or negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.

SCHEDULE
Last time the schedule went like this:

5:00 – 6:00 We set up in the gym and garbed up (school bathrooms are open to us)
6:00 – 6:30 Students moved through stations (archery, armor, take pictures)
6:30 – 7:00 Students moved through the buffet line and ate while music played
7:00 – 7:15 An outside group performed/showcased their talents
7:15 – 7:55 OUR FIGHT DEMO!
7:55 – 8:00 Closing remarks

EAST KINGDOM COVID SAFE & MASKING POLICY
For more information, go to the Gate in a Box: COVID Edition resource on the Kingdom Seneschal’s webpage: https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/gate-in-a-box-covid-edition/

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

The Shire of Caer Adamant has been invited by the Town of Whitehall and Revelation Beer Garden to hold a demo in their common area. Fighters, fencers, arts and sciences all welcome for this fun day of doing what we love best!

WHEN
Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

WHERE
Hosted by Magnus Wolfhunte (Mark Schroy) and Lady Motte (Ellie Wood) at Mark’s home located at 514 Wheelmen Street, Middletown, DE 19709.

SCHEDULE
1:00 This “start time” allows for arrival, set up, and general fooling around.
3:00 The demo is set for a “soft start”.

A&S DISPLAYS & DEMOS
All welcome (please bring any table and chair you might need).

LUNCH
Bring your own lunch as well as snacks and drinks.

POTLUCK DINNER
Please bring something to share (and your ingredient list).

Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information (including who is bringing what to the potluck).

Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Main St.

Halloween Parade
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Main Street
Newark’s 68th annual Halloween Parade is drawing near. Plan now to be a part of this special Halloween event, complete with marching bands, floats, antique automobiles, costumed characters, and much more. The parade begins at Tyre Avenue and Main Street and marches west on Main Street, to College Avenue.
Preregistration is not necessary if: You simply wish to come in costume and walk in the parade. A special line up space will be provided. Check in at the information booth at George Read Park by 2:30 p.m. on parade day.
Note to politicians or political groups: If you wish to march in the parade, you must be in costume and preregister. We appreciate your cooperation.
Please remember that pets are not comfortable in the heat and crowds of large events, so for their safety and the safety of those attending the event, please leave your pets at home.
There is no rain-date for this event, for cancellation information, please call (302) 366-7147.
Local clubs, civic groups, school bands, PTA’s and scout troops are encouraged to participate. See below for additional information on participation or call 366-7000.
Road Closures
Please note the following road closures during the event:
Main Street (Library Avenue to North College)
Tyre Avenue / Delaware Circle
Delaware Avenue (Chapel Street to Library Avenue)
Parade Categories
Pre-registration is necessary for:
Marching bands or musical groups – Any marching band or musical group. High School and Junior High Marching Bands must have a minimum of 25 musicians and be pre-registered for the parade in order to qualify for a donation.
Floats – Floats will be judged on their Halloween theme, and monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Large marching group – Must include a minimum of 10 individuals with at least 2 adults (if children are 12 or under, there must be 1 adult per 5 children). Awards will be presented for the first, second,and third place.
Small / family marching group – Must have an overall theme and consist of at least 5 members and fewer than 10 members. Awards will be presented for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Vehicles – Antique automobiles with or without costumed drivers/riders.
For additional information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (302) 366-7000.

Saturday September 27th at 930 am. 616 New London rd Newark DE 19711
This looks like a really fun event, check out THIS LINK!

It’s everything I like in a fall festival. Tyler is looking to have two demos during this event, dancing and fighting. We would like to know who is available to do either? Please reply to the Facebook Page if you are available, and Tyler will have more information. Many Thanks!

Who will be able to join us?

This Weekend we have the Newark Demo.
This demo consists of a display table and a fighting display. Please bring something to work on, or a display to show during the event, and a chair.

Period displays of heraldry are truly encouraged.

Roger has more details and will post them online on the Facebook page.

Who will be able to join us? Please contact as soon as possible!