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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">It's official, and the site is confirmed!</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">The second annual Ansteorran Bardic Collegium will be held in conjunction with "Tourney by the Loch," in the Barony of Loch Soilleir, on December 3. (Watch for a "teaser" in the October Blackstar, and details in November's issue.) Local crash space will be available, as well as several area hotels.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">The site is a "Community of the Servant Savior" Presbyterian Church, in Southeast Houston. There are 4-5 classroom spaces available, and we can also do classes outside (weather permitting).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Anyone interested in teaching a class, please contact me at "bardkat@sbcglobal.net." We need teachers, ideas for classes, and lots and lots of participants! Classes can be anything from traditional bardcraft to drumming techniques - and everything in between! The focus can be performance, research & documentation, or simply appreciation. Some classes will be geared towards beginners, and others will be more advanced. What have you always wanted to learn or teach? Get creative! (Even if you don't feel comfortable teaching something, please share class suggestions. Maybe we can find someone who will teach it!)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Most classes will be 50 minutes long - please let me know if you need more than one class period for your topic.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">The event itself will have a "German Yule" theme, so it might be fun to include some German bardic classes, as well.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Other activities at the event will include the Loch Rapier championship, A&S championship, Dance championship, and Youth championship. Plus, during/after evening feast, you'll have a chance to show off those great entertainment skills you've been practicing all day!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Last, but certainly not least, Alden Drake has graciously volunteered to coordinate "Voices of the Star II," and he will be soon requesting submissions so we can get it published in time for the event.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Thanks,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Katrina of Coventry</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Premier Bard of Ansteorra</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">ps - Kingdom Eisteddfod will once again be held at Steppes Twelfth Night in January. Watch for more details about the format this fall.</FONT></P>
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