EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT - I PUGNI

["Kevin of Thornbury" <kevin@maxson.com>]

Poster: "Kevin of Thornbury" <kevin@maxson.com>

On Saturday, November 9th, the Barony of Ponte Alto invites you to be
their guest at 'I Pugni', or 'games of the fist.'  In period Venice,
at any given time one half of the town had a dispute with the other
half.  In honorable fashion, each side would send a champion to meet
in the middle over a bridge.  They'd trade blows, and they'd rotate
champions in this effort.  Sooner or later though, one of the
champions would do something unfair, and the offended side of town
would rush the other side and fight over this bridge.  In the spirit
of this fine Italian tradition, we will be having rapier and heavy
weapons (weather permitting) fighting in the form of a bear pit
tourney and then, a resurrection bridge battle!

For those who do not wish to participate in a contest of arms, a
dancing master and musicians have been persuaded to provide a treat
for your ears and a fancy for your feet.  There will also be two
simple competitions: one for the most eye-pleasing cloved fruit, and
another for the most pleasing favour made of ribbons.  Of course,
there will be prizes for the winners.

We'd also like to invite you to partake of a delicious feast of four
removes marked by Italian ices to clear the palate, two meats,
refreshing salatte, and a glorious subtletie as a crowning touch.  The
feast (another fine product of Ponte Alto) will be prepared by the
cooks' triumvirate of Lady Muireann ni Riordain (Jessica Wilbur),
Baroness Miriam Rachael bat Mordecai (Heather Swann), and Melusine
Meleri ferch Iasper (Sharon Henderson).  Dietary concerns should be
directed to them via e-mail at ipugni@mail.maxson.com or via phone to
the autocrat.

The site is St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, in College Park, Maryland. 
As most of you know this church is splendid in it's beautiful
courtyard, wonderful architecture and easy access.  There is a
playground available for small children (with your supervision) to
play in.

Schedule:

10AM		Site opens
10:30AM	Weapons/Armor Inspections
11AM		Fighter Authorizations
12PM		Tournaments begin

Fees:

Before October 26

Site fee	$2
On-board	$7

October 27 and after

Site fee	$3
On-board	$9

Reservations:

Send your reservations to the autocrat, Kevin of Thornbury (Kevin
Maxson) 14441 Turin Lane, Centreville, VA 20121-2245.  For more
information, you may reach him at (703) 803-7012 NLT 10PM or by e-mail
to kevin@maxson.com.

Make checks payable to Barony of Ponte Alto / SCA, Inc.

Directions:

>From I-495, take exit 25, Route 1 South into College Park. College
Avenue is at the same light as the Maryland Book Exchange after the
main campus area of the University of Maryland.  Turn left onto
College Avenue.  Go 1 1/2 blocks, the church will be on your left. 
Park in the church lots.  Enter the parking lots using the entrance to
the right hand side of the church at the back.  The troll will be at
the church entrance closest to the first parking lot you pass through.
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|+^+| Kevin of Thornbury
|/+\| (mka Kevin Maxson)
 \_/  kevin@maxson.com  http://sca.maxson.com
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