Altavia Meetings and Groups

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!:
- 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.org/direction
- 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)
- 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
- Hosted by Baron Sir Charles of Dublin at the home of Baron Sir Robear du Bois. Contact the A&S officer for directions.
- The Bardic Circle will be pick, pass or play. For those who are new, this means that, as we go around the circle, you have the choice of:
  1. Picking someone to perform something you like or something they want to do
  2. Passing your turn to the next person
  3. Performing yourself
  This way you can relax & listen, perform, hear your favorites, or mix it up.
- Currently scheduled:
  - Mar 10, 2012
  - Apr 14, 2012 -- after Collegium
  - May 12, 2012 -- after Altavia Anniversary
  - Jun 9, 2012
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:

April 20, 2012
May 11, 2012
June 8, 2012
July 13, 2012
Aug. 10, 2012
Sept. 14, 2012
Nov. 9, 2012
Dec. 14, 2012

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.