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Who we are

The Barony of Stargate is a local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), within the Coastal regional subdivision of the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The SCA is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to learning more about the Middle Ages through reenactment. There are SCA chapters worldwide and they hold regular feasts, tournaments, balls and battles.

Ansteorra includes all of Oklahoma and most of Texas (except El Paso). Stargate includes most of greater Houston. Stargate's sub-chapter is the Canton of Westgate, which includes the western and southwestern portions of Houston. Our neighboring Barony of Loch Soilleir includes most of the greater Clear Lake area, including Webster and Pearland. The North Houston area is served by the Shire of Gate's Edge. Wherever you are we're a friendly group of people, so why not visit us all?

Local Area Event Calendar

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May 4, 18 European Dance (5:30 pm @ Central Market 2nd floor)

May 4, 11, 18, & 25  Sunday Fighter Practice (3-5 pm @ Mem. Park)

May 5 Populace Meeting (7:30 pm @ Hope Episcopal)

May 6, 13, 20, & 27 Stargate/Loch Fighter Practice (7 pm @ UH)

May 9-11 Squires and Cadets (Camp Camwood)

May 19 Business Meeting (7:30 pm @ Ihon/Isabeau's)

Jun 2 Populace Meeting (7:30 pm @ Hope Episcopal)

Jun 16 Business Meeting (7:30 pm @ Ihon/Isabeau's)

Unofficial 24-Month Ansteorran Event Calendar

 

For updates, corrections and inquiries,
contact Stargate's virtual scribe,
Lady Merewyn de Laugharne.

 

This is not an official publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Incorporated. Any official inquiries should be directed to the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., P.O. Box 360743, Milpitas, CA 95036-0743.

News from the Barony

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The May Populace Meeting meeting is Monday May 5th, and the June meeting is June 2nd. The regular location for the meeting is Hope (formerly St. Michael's) Episcopal Church, 1613 W 43rd St, in Oak Forest. This site is next door to Oaks Presbyterian, the long time site for Sunday’s European Dance Practice. Park in the row of spaces on Cheshire at the corner of 43rd, by the small white buildings just down from Oaks - go past the nearest building to get to the meeting.

Stargate Sunday Fighter Practice (Chivalric and Rapier)
Sunday afternoons in Memorial Park from 3-5 pm (we often keep at it past 5!). See the Two Towers for details on the revival of this old tradition. The location - where N Picnic Lane and S Picnic Lane meet Memorial Drive - has main road access, parking and restrooms. Type in “sca fighter practice” at Google Maps to get custom directions.

Plan to attend the Sunday Tourney on May 18th! Armor inspection will begin at 3 and the list will begin soon after. Prizes and more! Classes will be held that day on a variety topics including "How to be a Fighter's Consort" and "How to Run a Tournament List."

European Dance Guild
Come join the fun at our wonderful new location! Practice is held the 1st and 3d Sundays of the month in the 2nd floor Community Room at the Central Market, 3815 Westheimer Rd (at Wesleyan Ave, inside Loop 610), from 5:30 to 8 pm. For more information contact Lord Antonello del Bello at (281) 850-2443 or antonello.sca AT sbcglobal.net. Please, no calls after 10 pm. Garb is not required, but is recommended as this is a public location. Food is available for purchase on-site and may be taken into the classroom; you may not bring in food from outside, per Central Market's policy, but individual drinks are okay.

Scribes Guild
The Stargate Scribes Guild is for learning the scribal arts, as well as to provide a service to the Barony and the Kingdom by creating award scrolls. The Guild meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 7pm till 9:30pm at  Hope (formerly St. Michael's) Episcopal Church, 1613 W 43rd St, in Oak Forest (same as Populace) in the freestanding building near the sanctuary. Come learn the ancient and beautiful arts of calligraphy and illumination.For further information, please contact Hillary Greenslade, by phone: 281-855-9447 or email: hillaryrg AT yahoo DOT com

Applications are being accepted for the following office:

Youth Rapier Marshal - Serves the Barony by training our young rapier fighters and maintaining the youth rapier loaner equipment.  Contact the Seneschal for more information.

Holding an office is a great way to become involved and meet your fellow Stargaters. Eligible applicants must have enthusiasm and a wish to learn and carry out their new office. Please send your application to the Stargate Seneschal, Lady Cristyana (clambright2000 AT yahoo.com), the corresponding Regional officer, and the B&B.