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SUMMARY:Fighter Practice
DESCRIPTION:Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays\, 8am-10am\, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma\, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! \nIf you are interested in combat sports and martial arts\, come give it a try! We have loaner gear available\, just let us know you are interested by emailing our marshal at marshal@burningsands.atenveldt.org or posting to our Facebook group! Note you will want to bring your own hard-shelled sports cup (groin protection namely for males) and maybe wear long sleeved clothing. Otherwise\, we have everything else you need\, you just have to show up! \nYou must be 16 and older to participate and must sign a waiver for liability purposes at every practice unless you are a paid member and authorized to fight in the SCA. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver and consent form. \nWhat to expect your first time at a fighter practice:\nWe will go over all safety requirements and procedures before having you (or your parent/legal guardian) sign a waiver. Then we will help you get armored up from our loaners appropriate for armored combat or rapier\, depending on your expressed interest. We then will do an armor inspection to make sure your armor meets minimum requirements and is safe. Next\, we will help calibrate\, which involves delivering a blow to your person to help you understand the varying degrees of force used\, i.e. what is considered light\, good\, and excessive. We will go over some basic rules including what striking areas are legal or not. Next\, we will go over and practice some basic stances and techniques to make sure you can safely deliver a blow and defend yourself. Finally\, we let you have a go at it and see what you can do! Many first timers struggle with having an idea in there head of what is going to happen and executing that idea the way they pictured it. More often than not it almost never works out the way you imagined it\, and that is okay! That shouldn’t discourage you from trying something that sounds cool in your head\, sometimes it works out and can surprise even the most seasoned of fighters! We are all students and teachers here\, even you\, and we learn the most when we humble ourselves to those facts. \nFor more information on safety and rules\, please refer to the SCA Armored Combat (Rattan) Marshals Handbook and/or Atenveldt Rapier Handbook found in the Kingdom Document Library. \n 
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/fighter-practice/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Caballero Park Ramada #11 (Avenue A and Desert Sun Dr)\, Desert Sun Dr\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85365\, United States
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SUMMARY:8/1/2026 Populace Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: We will be having our monthly Populace Meeting at 9:00am\, August 1\, 2026\, Saturday at Yuma Main Library in Yuma\, AZ to meet newcomers\, discuss marshal officer candidates\, and make plans for future Arts and Sciences projects and classes! \nNewcomers: All are welcome to this free gathering\, its a perfect opportunity to introduce yourself and meet the shire! These monthly meetings serve as an opportunity to share business\, converse\, and plan future gatherings! Come as you are or dressed in your finest medieval apparel! \nFor notices of cancellation check our calendar\, Facebook\, or email our Seneschal at seneschal@burningsands.atenveldt.org
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/8-1-2026-populace-meeting/
LOCATION:Yuma Main Library\, 2951 S 21st Dr\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85364
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Fighter Practice
DESCRIPTION:Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays\, 8am-10am\, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma\, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! \nIf you are interested in combat sports and martial arts\, come give it a try! We have loaner gear available\, just let us know you are interested by emailing our marshal at marshal@burningsands.atenveldt.org or posting to our Facebook group! Note you will want to bring your own hard-shelled sports cup (groin protection namely for males) and maybe wear long sleeved clothing. Otherwise\, we have everything else you need\, you just have to show up! \nYou must be 16 and older to participate and must sign a waiver for liability purposes at every practice unless you are a paid member and authorized to fight in the SCA. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver and consent form. \nWhat to expect your first time at a fighter practice:\nWe will go over all safety requirements and procedures before having you (or your parent/legal guardian) sign a waiver. Then we will help you get armored up from our loaners appropriate for armored combat or rapier\, depending on your expressed interest. We then will do an armor inspection to make sure your armor meets minimum requirements and is safe. Next\, we will help calibrate\, which involves delivering a blow to your person to help you understand the varying degrees of force used\, i.e. what is considered light\, good\, and excessive. We will go over some basic rules including what striking areas are legal or not. Next\, we will go over and practice some basic stances and techniques to make sure you can safely deliver a blow and defend yourself. Finally\, we let you have a go at it and see what you can do! Many first timers struggle with having an idea in there head of what is going to happen and executing that idea the way they pictured it. More often than not it almost never works out the way you imagined it\, and that is okay! That shouldn’t discourage you from trying something that sounds cool in your head\, sometimes it works out and can surprise even the most seasoned of fighters! We are all students and teachers here\, even you\, and we learn the most when we humble ourselves to those facts. \nFor more information on safety and rules\, please refer to the SCA Armored Combat (Rattan) Marshals Handbook and/or Atenveldt Rapier Handbook found in the Kingdom Document Library. \n 
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/fighter-practice-3/
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SUMMARY:Armor Day
DESCRIPTION:Armor Repair & Arts Day – Tomorrow at 8:00 AM! \nGot armor that needs fixing\, or a project gathering dust in the garage? Join us tomorrow morning starting at 8:00 AM at Lord Mihil’s house for an Armor Repair & Crafting Day! \nAll are welcome to attend\, just email moas@sbs.atenveldt.org for the address! Whether you need hands-on help fixing your gear\, want to work on an unfinished project alongside others\, or just want to hang out and socialize\, come on by. Be sure to bring any armor needing repair and your current projects. There will be tools available\, but bring any tools you like to work with and supplies as well. \nWe hope to see you tomorrow at 8:00 AM!
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SUMMARY:Fighter Practice
DESCRIPTION:Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays\, 8am-10am\, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma\, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! \nIf you are interested in combat sports and martial arts\, come give it a try! We have loaner gear available\, just let us know you are interested by emailing our marshal at marshal@burningsands.atenveldt.org or posting to our Facebook group! Note you will want to bring your own hard-shelled sports cup (groin protection namely for males) and maybe wear long sleeved clothing. Otherwise\, we have everything else you need\, you just have to show up! \nYou must be 16 and older to participate and must sign a waiver for liability purposes at every practice unless you are a paid member and authorized to fight in the SCA. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver and consent form. \nWhat to expect your first time at a fighter practice:\nWe will go over all safety requirements and procedures before having you (or your parent/legal guardian) sign a waiver. Then we will help you get armored up from our loaners appropriate for armored combat or rapier\, depending on your expressed interest. We then will do an armor inspection to make sure your armor meets minimum requirements and is safe. Next\, we will help calibrate\, which involves delivering a blow to your person to help you understand the varying degrees of force used\, i.e. what is considered light\, good\, and excessive. We will go over some basic rules including what striking areas are legal or not. Next\, we will go over and practice some basic stances and techniques to make sure you can safely deliver a blow and defend yourself. Finally\, we let you have a go at it and see what you can do! Many first timers struggle with having an idea in there head of what is going to happen and executing that idea the way they pictured it. More often than not it almost never works out the way you imagined it\, and that is okay! That shouldn’t discourage you from trying something that sounds cool in your head\, sometimes it works out and can surprise even the most seasoned of fighters! We are all students and teachers here\, even you\, and we learn the most when we humble ourselves to those facts. \nFor more information on safety and rules\, please refer to the SCA Armored Combat (Rattan) Marshals Handbook and/or Atenveldt Rapier Handbook found in the Kingdom Document Library. \n 
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/fighter-practice/2026-08-15/
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SUMMARY:Fighter Practice
DESCRIPTION:Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays\, 8am-10am\, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma\, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! \nIf you are interested in combat sports and martial arts\, come give it a try! We have loaner gear available\, just let us know you are interested by emailing our marshal at marshal@burningsands.atenveldt.org or posting to our Facebook group! Note you will want to bring your own hard-shelled sports cup (groin protection namely for males) and maybe wear long sleeved clothing. Otherwise\, we have everything else you need\, you just have to show up! \nYou must be 16 and older to participate and must sign a waiver for liability purposes at every practice unless you are a paid member and authorized to fight in the SCA. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver and consent form. \nWhat to expect your first time at a fighter practice:\nWe will go over all safety requirements and procedures before having you (or your parent/legal guardian) sign a waiver. Then we will help you get armored up from our loaners appropriate for armored combat or rapier\, depending on your expressed interest. We then will do an armor inspection to make sure your armor meets minimum requirements and is safe. Next\, we will help calibrate\, which involves delivering a blow to your person to help you understand the varying degrees of force used\, i.e. what is considered light\, good\, and excessive. We will go over some basic rules including what striking areas are legal or not. Next\, we will go over and practice some basic stances and techniques to make sure you can safely deliver a blow and defend yourself. Finally\, we let you have a go at it and see what you can do! Many first timers struggle with having an idea in there head of what is going to happen and executing that idea the way they pictured it. More often than not it almost never works out the way you imagined it\, and that is okay! That shouldn’t discourage you from trying something that sounds cool in your head\, sometimes it works out and can surprise even the most seasoned of fighters! We are all students and teachers here\, even you\, and we learn the most when we humble ourselves to those facts. \nFor more information on safety and rules\, please refer to the SCA Armored Combat (Rattan) Marshals Handbook and/or Atenveldt Rapier Handbook found in the Kingdom Document Library. \n 
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/fighter-practice/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Caballero Park Ramada #11 (Avenue A and Desert Sun Dr)\, Desert Sun Dr\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85365\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fighter Practice
DESCRIPTION:Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays\, 8am-10am\, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma\, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! \nIf you are interested in combat sports and martial arts\, come give it a try! We have loaner gear available\, just let us know you are interested by emailing our marshal at marshal@burningsands.atenveldt.org or posting to our Facebook group! Note you will want to bring your own hard-shelled sports cup (groin protection namely for males) and maybe wear long sleeved clothing. Otherwise\, we have everything else you need\, you just have to show up! \nYou must be 16 and older to participate and must sign a waiver for liability purposes at every practice unless you are a paid member and authorized to fight in the SCA. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver and consent form. \nWhat to expect your first time at a fighter practice:\nWe will go over all safety requirements and procedures before having you (or your parent/legal guardian) sign a waiver. Then we will help you get armored up from our loaners appropriate for armored combat or rapier\, depending on your expressed interest. We then will do an armor inspection to make sure your armor meets minimum requirements and is safe. Next\, we will help calibrate\, which involves delivering a blow to your person to help you understand the varying degrees of force used\, i.e. what is considered light\, good\, and excessive. We will go over some basic rules including what striking areas are legal or not. Next\, we will go over and practice some basic stances and techniques to make sure you can safely deliver a blow and defend yourself. Finally\, we let you have a go at it and see what you can do! Many first timers struggle with having an idea in there head of what is going to happen and executing that idea the way they pictured it. More often than not it almost never works out the way you imagined it\, and that is okay! That shouldn’t discourage you from trying something that sounds cool in your head\, sometimes it works out and can surprise even the most seasoned of fighters! We are all students and teachers here\, even you\, and we learn the most when we humble ourselves to those facts. \nFor more information on safety and rules\, please refer to the SCA Armored Combat (Rattan) Marshals Handbook and/or Atenveldt Rapier Handbook found in the Kingdom Document Library. \n 
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/fighter-practice/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Caballero Park Ramada #11 (Avenue A and Desert Sun Dr)\, Desert Sun Dr\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85365\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blackwork Stitching Class
DESCRIPTION:Come learn traditional blackwork stitching Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Yuma Main Library! \nStep back into textile history and discover the art of blackwork stitching! This class covers the fundamentals of counted-thread embroidery\, historic geometric motifs\, and shading techniques. \nAll core materials are provided for beginner practice\, including fabric\, thread\, and needles. If you own embroidery or stitching hoops\, please bring them along. Open to all skill levels! \nWhat is Blackwork? \nBlackwork stitching is a historic style of counted-thread embroidery\, traditionally worked with black silk thread on light-colored linen. Popularized during the Tudor period in England—and closely associated with Catherine of Aragon\, who brought Spain’s Moorish-influenced geometric needlework styles with her—it was historically used to embellish collars\, cuffs\, sleeves\, and caps to mimic the look of expensive lace. \nWhile both blackwork and modern cross-stitch rely on counting fabric threads on a grid\, their techniques and visual effects differ: \n\n\nStitch Style: Cross-stitch uses small “X” marks to fill shapes with solid blocks of color. Blackwork relies primarily on straight backstitches or Holbein stitches (a double-running stitch that renders the design reversible) to form geometric patterns and filigree line art. \n\n\nShading & Texture: Cross-stitch creates depth using color gradients and shading. Blackwork achieves shading through line density\, varying the thickness of thread\, or spacing out repetitive geometric motifs (filling patterns) to create lighter and darker tones. \n\n\nVersatility: Modern cross-stitch is often full-coverage\, whereas blackwork focuses heavily on negative space and intricate geometric line framing.
URL:https://www.atenveldt.org/burningsands/event/blackwork-stitching-class/
LOCATION:Yuma Main Library\, 2951 S 21st Dr\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85364
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