The Historic Haven

The Historic Haven Newsletter

Administrator — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:06:06 +0000

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The Historic Haven Newsletter

Greetings,

Well, we have had a busy 2 weeks. We have changed one of the seating areas, and tightened up the Media area seating, and sound. (We would love to have a pro come in and help us set up all these speakers).

Gene has talked with many members, and we would like to start working on the new outdoor seating area. The current plan is as follows:

1)Empty out the courtyard. This has been approved by the landlady, so even the old dog house is gone. We would like to invite you all to to come in on Wednesday March 28^th at 3 pm with a car or truck, or just your arms to help us load up and transport it all to the dump.

2)Repaint/touchup the lintels and walls/fix up the existing structures,. We want fix things like the plantboxes (and put in new plants), repaint, and fix the edging/add new stones and cover the trash area with a privacy lattice.

3)Put in new seating, shade, and sound system, including but not limited to: A wood or Resin Poly Picknic Table, a 6X8 Umbrella, Outdoor Light System, Outdoor Sound system, To do all this, we are going to need to raise $600 to pay for all of these upgrades.

We will send out the Kickstarter page this week!

Steve has updated the member board to include all our new members!

Group Events

Hunger Games Friday evening at 10:30pm, let us know by Noon on Friday if you want in on cheep tickets.

We are heading out for the Snarly Yowl Friday after next! If you want to join us for this camping event let us know ASAP.

RPG News
There is a new Pathfinder game, starting on Tuesdays. Marty has developed a world that needs exploring by intrepid adventurers. It will be on every second week. His e-mail is MR@EvilDM.com for more info.

CCG News
Kenny is running a standard M12 booster draft tonight for $9!

The boxes for Sundays 2pm Dark Ascension FatPack tourney are winging their way in.

Re-enactor News
Many Haven members are attending the St. Patrick’s Day Bloodbath on Saturday.

Member of the Week
Josh Wells

Josh Wells has been a member for almost 2 years. An avid re-enactor and crafter, Josh can be found at every party we hold with a stein in one hand, or in the back room knocking out rivets with a wood chisel. He has also been known to be good for a laugh or fun advice on fighting.

As a final note, we will be calling folks about outstanding tabs over $50 and a month old this week.

That is all the news for this week, we can not wait to see you all at The Historic Haven!

Steve and Gene
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The Historic Haven Newsletter! (one day late)

Administrator — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:26:30 +0000

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Greetings,
Steve is moving personal shelves around this week, and updating names on boards. If you are using a shelf and should not be, be aware we will be claiming anything we find.

We want to ask peoples opinion of the sitting area we put in the front room.

We are going to be adjusting Martial Member benefits starting in April to better reflect what folk are using, and to keep it more in line with costs.

Group Events

Steve and Gene will be going on the hunt for the Snarly Yowl on March 30^th, and April 1^st. Our patrol routes will range north along the Appalachian Trail 2 miles to the original Washington Monument, and south 3.5 miles to the FEMA bunker on top on Lamb’s Knoll. We shall delve into the nighted graveyards of Zittlestown, home of the Zittlestown Wizard, the tunnels under the gothic Dahlgren Chapel, and the “canyons” of the Snarly Yowl legend. Camping is free, and the food looks to be delish! If you want to join us for this real life D&D style qest, then let us know!

RPG News
Gene would like to set up a GMs meet and greet for GM members on the Fourth Friday of each month at 8pm. We will exchange stories, ideas, and problems. There will also be speakers on game style issues and methods. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

CCG News
We had 16 CCG players this Wednesday, playing a ton of different games.

Next week we will playing Archenemy, and Gene and Steve will be trying out Pokemon again with Mike and Mikey (and prob Chris, Jeff, and Erin’s clan).

Wargammer News
This Saturday at 2pm is the Malifaux Tournament. Tables are soon to be finished, and three of them are going home with our top players! Jeremy has been working away at scenario details, and thinks this is going to be rocking with 11 planned players!
Sunday is our painting day starting at 2pm. Come on in, get a mini painted and have fun!

Crafter News
Steve has had an epiphany, so expect a lot of forward movement on the crafting room. We are planning to instigate the book/lock system starting April 1^st (as is layed out in the crafting room rules, but never enforced) to keep an eye on what people are using and for what.

Please have your finger gauntlet pieces shaped/cleaned, so that Tacius can tell you where to punch holes. Gene and Steve will take them to be hardened on next Wednesday.
Tim will be teaching a coate of plate class this Friday starting at 8pm!

Member of the Week

Rachel Seratte

One of our more art oriented folks, Rachel is a member of the Scriptorium, a crafter, and full time artist. Owner of a bird, two spiders, and a cat. This ex-Floridian has made the Haven her home away from home. Often seen on the weekends with her art board in front of her, and a bird on her shoulder, Rachel loves to hit the local Sushi place and show off her sharp toung to any that want to meet her on the field of verbal battle.

Media News
Anime club will be showing off a new and rare X art book and DVD set this weekend!

NEXT weekend is Naruto Marathon all weekend! Come in for giant demons, ninjas, cool food, and amazing cosumes.

Martial Events

We are testing out the new video feed this Friday, and would love your feed back. Please let us know any ideas you have on this new delayed projector system for seeing your fight right after you fight it.

That is all the news for this week, we can not wait to see you all at The Historic Haven!

Steve and Gene
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Holiday Greetings All!

Administrator — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:33:28 +0000

Holiday Greetings All!
We are having such fun this holiday season, and we hope you are having a great time as well. The Haven Christmas Tree is looking awesome, the mistletoe is hung, and even better, the pile of presents is piling high!

This Weekend we are hosting an all day Game of Thrones Marathon, starting at 10am! Come on in and see the whole first season. Hosted by James Caviness, and with plenty of wine and Magic to play at the same time.
Free Malifaux Tournament on Saturday!Registration starts at Noon, games start at 1pm.3 Rounds, each round an hour, with 15 min breaks between hours.Players choose and play in a single faction, with a 25 pts, 30 pts, and 35 pts lists.We will be using book 3 rules.Proxy and Unpainted is just fine.Round Pairing is Random then by closest VP, all players will receive the same scenario/schemes.Winner is the person with the most VP at the end of the tournament!
Bardic night, starting at 9pm after Heavy Fighting. Come in, enjoy a beer, and sing with us all! Rumor is Steve is pulling out the Hookah even.
M:TG Deck Creating Class on Sunday at 1pm by Michael Southers Learn the basics of making a deck, then join us in making a small collection of decks with the Haven’s huge card collection.
Brewapaloolza is Ending!Mead Bottling/Labeling at 10amCider Bottling/Labeling at 10:30amGinger Beer Brewing/Labeling and Bottling Class on Sunday at 11amCordial Bottle Waxing and Labeling at noonIrish Red Ale Bottling and Labeling at 12:30
Board Games Night, Saturday at 7pm this week due to the busy day. We will be running a game of Cthulhu Cult, followed by Dominion and Apples to Apples
Have fun, can’t wait to see you all!
Gene and SteveThe Haven Guys

Haven Weekly Update.

Administrator — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:29:27 +0000

Greetings!

Its was a busy week at the Haven, with many classes, a photoshoot for Frederick Magazine, and the first Haven Holiday Fair. Thanks for all the turn out, and thanks for the wonderful company.

This weekends highlights include: A BB5 Marathon Saturday. We will be watching Seaons 2 with certain exceptions, and serving up platters of Breen and Flarn

On Sunday, we have an Irish Red Old Ale class at Noon. A ruby red ale produced using hops and special roasted, malted barley.

On that note, we will do the final filter and bottling of the Cordial on Sunday at 11am.

Holiday Fair

Blacksmithing Day Wednesday 2pm – Come take the safety course, or get some time in on the forge.

Well, those are the highlights. Don’t forget to check out the highlights on the webpage calendar to see games, regularly scheduled events such as RP events, Saturday night Board Games, and M:TG. Or to check out the posted member events on the board at the Haven.

Can’t wait to see you all here!

Gene and Steve

The Haven Guys

Weekly Greetings from the Historic Haven

Administrator — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:41:56 +0000

Greetings!

We have a busy weekend here at the Historic Haven.

On Friday night starting at 5pm, we have a Frederick magazine coming in to do an article on the Historic Haven. So come on in, get your photo taken perhaps, and hang out! We will have games set up, movies playing, and knights in armor.

Saturday, from 1pm till 8pm – we have a selection of regional artists showcasing and selling their work. From leather and metal crafts, to jewelery and clothing, it will be a great time to buy a Christmas gift, see what is out there, and support a local merchant!

Sunday we have a brewing workshop on Apple Cider starting at 11am. This crisp and sweet apple cider with autumn notes and a bubbly finish is a fun fast gift for yourself or a friend.

Gene and Steve

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Holiday Greetings!

Administrator — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:35:47 +0000

Haven Holiday Greetings!

Tree Cutting 2010

We will be having a holiday filled weekend at the Historic Haven.

On Thursday, starting at 11, we will be having Orphan Thanksgiving! A day of feasting, and falling asleep to holiday movies.

On Saturday, we have an all day Boondocks Marathon starting at 10am. Come in, watch and laugh with us.

Saturday at 1pm, we will be leaving the Haven, and going to search, hunt, and then cut down this years Christmas Tree! Join us once again for the Haven tradition, then come by on Sunday afternoon to see the Haven decked out for the Holidays.

Can’t wait to see you all!

Gene and Steve

The Haven Guys

Historic Haven Weekly Update!

Administrator — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:45:45 +0000

Greetings!

Well the Autumn decorations are going out, and we are preparing for the season. This weekend we will be going to get pumpkins, drinking warm drinks, and relaxing with friends and having fun on the Haunted Hayride! Starting Saturday at 5pm, we will be leaving from the Haven to go on a tractor ride to buy pumpkins and on returning to the Haven, we will be carving pumpkins and watching Sleepy Hollow w/ Johnny Depp and drinking some hot cider. At 7:30pm we will go ride on the Haunted Hayride at Crumland Farms (this year populated by many a fellow Havenite, and run by Havenite Ken Koll).

Halloweens Past poster!

Congrats to the Film.Loveables group, their film got played TWICE at the 72 Hour Film fest. You can see their movie “Lavendar” at http://www.filmlovables.com/films.html

Also happening this week,

Wargaming

Wargaming Thursday, starting at 6:30. First come first serve playing of war games! Malafaux, Warhammer, and number of independent miniature games.

Painting Day is this Sunday, starting at 1:30pm. Come on by and paint with the pros, and show off some of your work! Gene will be starting on the Pigapult, Steve will be showing off his elves, what will you be bringing?

Martial

Heavyfighting on Friday night starting at 6, with review of video starting at 7:45. This week we may be graced with a visit by AElthemarc’s new prince. Steve will be showing off German longsword katas.

Cut and Thrust on Wednesday at 6. Steve will continue his focus on the long sword, and Gene will go over the basics of blade and buckler.

Historic

We will be having our monthly SCA meet and greet, come on in and show off a craft, open a brew, and chat with fellow reenactors starting at 7pm on Thursday.

Cardgames

Saturday at 2pm, we will be hosting M:TG freeplay duels, in standard. From 2-4pm, bring in your standard decks and play for anti, for booster packs, or for fun!

Poker! Come and learn the art and have fun with friends on Monday evening at 7:30 with James Cavaness’s Poker evening!

Boardgames

We will be starting late this week (6:30pm on Saturday) a game of House on Haunted Hill while watching Sleepy Hollow! Enjoy a cup of hot cider, the movie, and friends!

Media

Anime Mornings will be on Sunday as usual starting at 11:30am. This week we hope to discuss the future of the anime club, and form up a list of events, shows, etc that they want to do over this Holiday Season,

Film Loveables is meeting on Monday at 9pm to talk about film projects!

The Historic Haven Halloween Calendar of Events

Administrator — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:01:01 +0000

Greetings,

This is the Halloween calendar off events notice. Feel free to let us know if you wish to add something to the calendar!

Haven Halloween Poster 2011

The Historic Haven

Halloween Calendar of Events

Haunted Hayride and Pumpkin Carving!

Haunted Hayride and Pumpkin Carving October 15^st at 5pm. We will be leaving from the Haven to go on a tractor ride to go and buy pumpkins and on returning to the Haven, we will be carving pumpkins and watching Sleepy Hollow w/ Johnny Depp and drinking some hot cider. At 7:30pm we will go ride on the Haunted Hayride at Crumland Farms (this year populated by many a fellow Havenite, and run by Havenite Ken Koll).

Halloweens Past!

Starting at Sunset on Saturday October 29^th. The theme this year is traditions of Halloweens past, with a Haven twist.

6:32pm

Party Starts! Appetizers are open to all for eating, and Drinks will be served to all who are here.

7pm

Bobbing For Apples Competition Opens: Apples will be stuffed with tricks and treats for everyone to bob in the cauldron for.

Tim Burton Movie Marathon is Started with Corpse Bride

Bar Opens for the evening

Bar Menu

-Rum and Coke

-Brain Hemorrhage Shots

-Homebrew Beers

-Spiced White Wines – hot

-Spiced Cider – hot

7:30pm

Steve starts House on Haunted Hill

Photo Booth opens up for those who want photos of their costumes

Victorian Dinner Feast starts

Dinner Menu

-Roast Goose with Sage & Onion Dressing

-Breads with Herbed and Honeyed Butters

-Homemade Farmers Cheeses

-Stuffed Eggs

-Champ w/butter

-Goblin Faced Meat Pies

-Fried Calf Brains in butter

8pm

Costume Contest – Best Overall, Sexiest, Most Creative judged by selected members. Prizes to be awarded.

8:30pm

Gene starts Curses!!

9pm

Tim Burton’s Nightmare before Christmas is started

Dessert is Served! Cakes and Candies from history.

Dessert Menu

-Rhubarb Jelly

-Roasted Chest Nuts

-Cakes – please bring

-Squash w/brown Sugar

-Caramel Popcorn Balls

10pm

The fun and traditional game of Pass The Orange will be played with two teams.

10:45pm

Gene makes the traditional drink known as Claudel.

Steve will teach the basic steps to 3 medieval dances and we will have a short dance!

11pm

Tim Burton’s Caroline is started

11:45pm

Gene makes and serves the traditional medieval anti-magic potion of the Spanish

As always feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share with friends, or to show of your cooking tallents. This is an open event, so feel free to bring friends and family. Lastly we will be allowing people to camp out for the evening, so bring a pillow and blanket to crash with us for the night!

Gene and Steve

The Haven Guys

Greetings, Updates, and News from The Historic Haven

Administrator — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:31:21 +0000

Greetings!

We have got the new internet set up. Now called simply Haven, the new wireless connection is faster, allows computers to see each other, allows access to the Store Computers (Haven) repository of craft and RP tools and knowledge. ALSO members can now print onto the new laser printer wireless, just look for the Brother-HL printer.

Forge Basics - The Iron Rose

The Haven Halloween Party will be on Saturday October 29th, starting at sunset. There will be a much more in depth e-mail and invite to come, but this years theme will be Halloweens Past. We plan on a party from sun set till sunrise with all the best things: Drink, Food, Fun people, Costumes, Contests, and of course GAMES. We will be Bobbing for Apples, with tricks and treats ranging from the Shot of Shame all the way to a Gold Membership. The Victorian feast will be surpassed only by the deserts. We will be of course serving our favorite drinks; Beer by Mike, Brain Hemorrhages (it is Halloween), and of course Rum and cokes! Movies and Games will be announced, as well of the criteria for this years costume contest. ALSO we will be doing some fun dancing games, so bring a partner. As usual, this is an open event, so please feel free to bring friends and family.

Classes

On Saturday starting at 11am, Come and learn about Medieval Phosphorus, its history and production, and while doing so we will also attempt to apply the theory and produce some phosphorus! This one hour class is $5 to cover materials and handout costs.

The blacksmithing rose class went well, the students turned out some excellent first pieces, photos of which can be found on the FB page.

Martial

Wednesday Fencing is going well, this week we had a light turnout but finalized outfits for our Spring reveal. Now to assemble our kits! Next week, a discussion of blades.

Friday Heavy Fighting went well, with a quick paced focus on many forms. This Friday we will be helping train a couple of new folks, and continue our focus on the many forms, esp great-sword.

CCG

Eternal Magic is on Saturday from 1 till 3, this extended format is new to the Haven, and if fun we will run a larger game next month. Show up and collect cards based on achieving game goals. See the sign up poster for more details.

Media

Dr Who and Pizza night ends after this week, the final in this seasons episodes! Cant wait to see you all here at 8 for last weeks episode, and at 9 we see the season finale!

Anime morning are going well, we are 1/2 through Macross, and Card Captor Sakura. Hope to see you all for those, and the anime of the week this Sunday at 11:30am!

Games

Saturday at 6pm we have Dune the board game once again, it was so fun! Also a new game from Erin, and Gene has been staring at the Cranium game all week.

Thanks, looking forward to seeing you all at The Haven!

Gene and Steve

The Haven Guys

The Historic Haven Weekly Newsletter

Administrator — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:04:11 +0000

Greetings Havenites!

Well fall is in the air, and we are preparing for the winter months with many classes, and parties! Please let us know if you have any special requests so we can include them in the calendar. The Halloween Party Poster will be painted up next week and the invites sent out. So think on what you will wear and who you will scare!

Haven Zombies!!

We are looking for a collection of winter plants to put up in the Haven, if you can suggest a pretty hanging plant, or have one you wish to bring to the Haven, please do so!

This weekend is the 72 Hour Film fest, and the Haven film group Film Loveables will be filming in the competition. Please feel free to come by and watch them film and edit over the weekend, and even offer to through them a helping hand!

Role-playing News

This weekends Tomb of Horrors ended early with the death of all 9 players after an unfortunate fall into a lava pit, 9 more souls for the Litch Acerack!

The second Battle Royal will be happening Wednesday night at 7pm, for 15^th level characters. Feel free to join us!

There are rumors of Zombie Ostriches in Kenny’s game, if you were there for this please share your story to havenstories@historichaven.com

Martial News

Wednesday Fencing is going well, with new ideas and tests coming down the pike for unit clothing. Practice with the 14^th cent gear is also a lot of fun!

This Friday starting at 6pm, we will once again be doing Hfing, with a continued focus on the great-sword! We will also be video taping the session and doing a post-fight discussion. So please, join us afterward from 7:30 till 8:30 for beer and talking on the leather sofas!

Crafting News

The Black powder class was a success, with many people having fun, and many a boom!

Forging an Iron Rose class will be starting at noon, there is one spot left, feel free to e-mail IronRose@historichaven.com to claim it. Please remember to wear closed toe shoes and clothes that can be burned.

There will be a short class on making Medieval Phosphorus, the glowing chemical of mages, known to burst into flame if contacting air. It will be on Saturday October 1^st at noon, and $5.

Wargaming News

Thursday we will be trying out the new Avatar Rules, so read up and be ready for some Malafaux Avatars!

This Weekend is Painting weekend on Sunday at 2pm. Gene has a Pigapult to paint, and Steve is still working on those Woodelves. Jeremy has a treat for us all also!

Media

Bloodbowl is going well, with one dropout and two advancements. Stop on by to see your week 2 pairings.

Dr Who Night is on again this Saturday from 8pm till 10pm, come on by and share your ideas!

Games

Dune the board game will be the Saturday 6pm Board Game! If you want to reserve a spot please let Gene know ASAP! Steve will be running the Picture Phrase Game.

As a final note, please come in and check on your outstanding debt, many of you fine folk are edging upward of $100 in outstanding tabs.

Until next week, have fun and cant wait to see you in The Historic Haven

Gene and Steve

The Haven Guys