*POSTPONED* Novice Schola *POSTPONED*

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It is with deep regrets that I must announce the postponement of this weekends event.  In the interest of public safety we will be moving this event to a later date.  Please watch this space for updates.  Thank you for your understanding.


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Come learn something new, share something you know, or both!

Novice Schola is class-oriented event.  Aimed at new persons entering the SCA, as well as those members interested in learning new skills.  Classes in the past have been on a range of topics including embroidery, illumination, blacksmithing, armored combat, archery, persona development, SCA culture, bookbinding, and a plethora of other topics.  Come join us for the day and learn new skills and meet friends both old and new! 

This year the barony will be choosing its new Luminary (Arts and Science Champion) as well as our new Bardic Champion. 
Luminary Challenge:  Lady Eithne ingen Mael Duin, current Luminary (Bergental A&S Champion) hereby challenges the populace and friends of Bergental to a two-part competition to find the next Bergental Luminary.  The first part of the challenge is to display an example of your best work- be it performance or product.  As Bergental’s Luminary, it is important to be able to inspire others with your work and allow it to earn feedback.  The second part of the challenge is to display an art form that new to you within a year.  It is also important, as the A&S champion, to inspire others to grow as artisans- the only way we grow is to continue to push past our boundaries.  Good luck to all who take up this gauntlet!

Novice Schola fast approaches!  Therefore does the Bardic Knight issue this challenge to those who would strive for the honor of being the next Bergental Bardic Champion!  Many years ago, I was given a quest to write a poem in praise of our illustrious Baronesses of Bergental.  It is therefor in my mind to reissue this challenge to all who seek to become the focal and vocal point of story and song.  Each aspirant will perform three works in varying genres concerning the previously mentioned subject.  I will have a signup book, hopefully, available at troll.  The time of the judging will be determined by His Excellency.

The site is fully ADA accessible, there are accessible parking spaces behind the church.  There are a small number of parking spaces behind the church, most parking is along the main road (Route 116) and adjacent town square.  We will have short term parking for teachers to drop off supplies behind the church at the lower level entrance.  Gate is at the main entrance to the church on Rt 116.  (signs will be posted.)

Day board will be a potluck.  In order to provide enough food of various types we would ask you to follow the guidelines below.  Please use the first letter of your SCA Name (or legal name if you don’t have an SCA name) to know what type of dish to bring.  Please include a list of ingredients for each dish you bring.  Plan to feed approximately 8 per dish.  (New Folk- it is customary to bring your own plate, bowl, cup and utensils, known as "Feast Gear." If you do not have your own, disposable ware will be available.  )

First letter
A-E - Meat dish
F-K - Side dish
L-O - Appetizers
P-T - Desserts or fruits
U-Z - Drinks

In honor of Pi day, we will also be having a pie contest, judged by our Baron.  There will be four prizes, one each for the following categories
Best tasting pie
Best decorated
Most historically accurate
The best representation of Pi as a pie.

Gold Key (loaner clothes) will be available for those without garb.

Site Opens: 9am
Site Closes: 5pm