[Ravensfort] UPDATED WITH DIRECTIONS: A Special Demo Opportunity!!!

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Fellow SCAdians ... 

The City Fathers of Crockett are really psyched about us (the SCA) being
there.  The Chief of Police, the local Sheriff, the Fire Department and the
EMTs are all planning on making appearances during the course of the day.
These people really, really WANT us there so we won't be viewed as "a bunch
of crazies in strange clothes"!  There is even talk of making it "an annual
event ... maybe during a cooler time of the year."  They are already asking
if this goes well if Raven's Fort or another branch would consider hosting
an event in their area!  

So what do you think?  Is the SCA going to let these good people down? I
really hope not!  Not only will it be good for Raven's Fort and surrounding
Baronies/Shires, it will be good for the Society as a whole.  We all know
that membership numbers are down ... Here's a chance to get them back up.
Demos are our recruiting tool and we should all take those opportunities to
show the mundane world the beauty that is our Dream.

Every type of SCA personae and interest focus are needed for this demo. Come
be a part of the biggest demo since we were part of the Texas Renaissance
Festival!!!! Camping space and SHOWERS will be available Friday night and
Saturday ("love" donations to cover the cost is appreciated). Electricity is
available in the camping area at $0.15 per kilowatt hour used.  There is a
Holiday Inn Express and the Crockett Inn within 2 miles of the site.

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Not going to Round Table?  Looking for something to fill you time that
weekend?  Want to encourage someone to join in celebrating our Dream and
help out a family in need at the same time?

CONSIDER COMING TO OUR SPECIAL DEMO!!!
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When: July 17-9 AM to 5 PM

Where: American Legion Post 134, Crockett, TX

Lady Katrina Alyse Argo, Proprietress of Longship Furniture (formerly
Barefoot Boxes) is putting together an SCA demo in Crockett, TX to benefit a
family in need. The veterans of American Legion Post 134 are very
enthusiastic and being very supportive of this benefit. 

.   FOOD - there will be turkey legs, sausage on a stick, corn on the cob
and corn dogs at the Benefit.  I believe that the pricing will be "donation"
style with $1 being the minimum.  There will also be Coke, Dr. Pepper and
Sprite at the event as well.

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What We Need

. All types of FIGHTING: chivalric, rapier, siege engines, archery! The
American Legion has requested that we announce any fighter's affiliation
with any branch of the Armed Forces.  This is strictly voluntary for
whomever is willing to approve it.

. All types of MERCHANTS: This is your chance to show off your best wares! A
large area of the parking lot will be cordoned off so that a true Merchant's
Row can be set up.  All we ask is a donation to the benefit or an item to
put in the Silent Auction.  The people in the area are very interested in
the items that we have for sale and are looking forward to browsing our
goods.

. All types of ARTS & SCIENCES: weaving, sewing, armoring, soap-making,
woodworking, blacksmithing!!!  There are many in the area that would like to
learn or exchange ideas and knowledge.  Arts & Sciences will be set up
inside the American Legion Hall in the A/C.  Lord Yamai has kindly consented
to bring his Armor/Weapon collection to the Demo ... And rumor has it that
there may be a "blacksmith" show up as well.  

. EQUESTRIANS ARE ESPECIALLY INVITED!!! Crockett is horse country and the
Legion was overjoyed to hear we may have "real" knights on horseback!
Several Equestrians have already expressed an interest in attending.  Many
thanks go out to Master Eule who has enlisted Lady Calena to be the EqMIC
and for coordinating efforts with the Equestrian community.  Arrangements
have been made for a "stock tank" to be onsite for our use and shade for the
picket line is available.  We have had several people respond that they will
be there with their horses in tow ... THANK YOU!!!

. MUSICIANS, BARDS AND DANCERS!!! The Legion would love to hear our music!
Alaric and Tareija, you are welcome to perform as a "roving" troupe, or set
up inside the Hall in the A/C.  

. PERIOD PAVILIONS AND ENCAMPMENTS! Come lend your ambiance to this demo!  I
would like to thank Lord Thorgard and Mesterinde Annes for volunteering to
bring up the Viking tent and all the necessary accessories to show a period
Viking encampment.

We will also need FIELD HERALDS, WATER-BEARERS and CHIURGEONS to assist our
fighters.  This is becoming a large "event" and we wish to make sure that
our SCA people are safe and hydrated as well has having a good time.  There
will be air conditioning available inside the Legion hall for cool-down
periods.

Every type of SCA personae and interest focus are needed for this demo. Come
be a part of the biggest demo since we were part of the Texas Renaissance
Festival!!!! Camping space and SHOWERS will be available Friday night and
Saturday. Electricity is available in the camping area at $0.15 per kilowatt
hour used.  There is a Holiday Inn Express and the Crockett Inn within 2
miles of the site.

Please note that the links below are from Clear Lake to the site.  Should
you need any other directions, please let me know and I will be glad to find
them and send them to you!


Directions


HIGHWAY 45 NORTH via MADISONVILLE (3 HOURS):
 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Clear+Lake+City,+TX&daddr=I
-45+N+to:31.299345,-95.445614+to:Brazos+St,+Crockett,+Houston,+Texas+75835&h
l=en&geocode=FTj5wgEdCKlU-inzjnkEWZxAhjEPf1ssxmObNA%3BFZ432AEddFxJ-g%3B%3BFS
K_3QEdFX9P-ikf0DRRPsNHhjFXl7qG8Wp90w&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2&sll
=31.306202,-95.46072&sspn=0.028857,0.038581&ie=UTF8&ll=30.460512,-95.166321&
spn=1.863142,2.469177&z=9
 
 
HIGHWAY 45 NORTH via HUNTSVILLE (2 HRS 54 MIN):
 
 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Clear+Lake+City,+TX&daddr=3
0.69225,-95.527496+to:TX-19+S+to:S+Robb+St+to:TX-304+Loop+N+to:Brazos+St,+Cr
ockett,+Houston,+Texas+75835&geocode=FTj5wgEdCKlU-inzjnkEWZxAhjEPf1ssxmObNA%
3B%3BFVSy1AEdPmVO-g%3BFcIn2AEd5rBQ-g%3BFeSY3QEdE5xP-g%3BFSK_3QEdFX9P-ikf0DRR
PsNHhjFXl7qG8Wp90w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4&sll=30.5977
3,-95.437546&sspn=0.465145,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=31.079989,-95.363388&spn=0.46
2813,0.617294&z=11
 
HIGHWAY 59 NORTH (3 HOURS):
 
 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Clear+Lake+City,+TX&daddr=3
0.718522,-94.950714+to:US-59+N+to:TX-304+Loop+N+to:Brazos+St,+Crockett,+Hous
ton,+Texas+75835&geocode=FTj5wgEdCKlU-inzjnkEWZxAhjEPf1ssxmObNA%3B%3BFdLL2AE
deg9Z-g%3BFeSY3QEdE5xP-g%3BFSK_3QEdFX9P-ikf0DRRPsNHhjFXl7qG8Wp90w&hl=en&mra=
dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2,3&sll=30.661541,-95.009422&sspn=0.23242,0.30
8647&ie=UTF8&ll=30.451041,-95.438232&spn=1.863324,2.469177&z=9


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Who to Contact

Ly Katrina Alyse Argo 

Mundane Name: Cam Battaglia-15 River Terrace, Dayton, TX  77535

Cell Phone: (281) 904-0218 (no calls M-F between 9 am to 6 pm)

Evening Phone:  (281) 576-5485 (please leave a voice message before 7:30
p.m.)

Email: cam.battaglia at gmail.com