The Historic Haven

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

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.

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

 

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).

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!

 

 

Greetings,

 

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

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!

 

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.

 

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

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!

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

 

 

Greetings Haven members!

We have a busy weekend ahead, and cant wait to see you all.

Last weeks Naruto marathon was a big success, thank you all who attended. A special thanks to Skinner and Drew for setting it up and the awesome Pumpkin Curry!

The Eldar Dragon Highlander tournament winner was Gabe DiGinarro after a 3 ½ hour long slug fest that ended between him and Mike. Our plan after talking with everyone was to hold a booster draft in 2 weeks, and then a constructed tournament the weekend following.

Fighting went well, details are in the martial section of the newsletter. Thank you to all those who helped in the In The Streets Demo, it garnered a lot of interest!

Steve has finished building Senior Squishy Face, the new fighting pell, and is making the new HFing shelf to show off this Friday. New Equipment rules will be posted once that is done!

RPG

Tonight there is D&D 4.0 Encounters. A short D&D minigame to let players learn about the system, try out new things, or just have a short fun RP session! Starting at 6:30pm, Kurt will be Gming.

 

Steve new Pathfinder game starts on Saturday at 6pm!

 

TOMB OF HORRORS!!! Starting on Sunday at 9am sharp, ending when everyone dies, or 12 hours later. Or if you manage to kill the evil Lich Acerack! Doors will open at the Haven at 8am.

 

Martial

Tonight we have Fencing starting at 6pm. Genrys will be showing off her units new outfit, and Steve will be focusing on longsword returns.

 

Heavy Fighting on last Friday was a ton of fun, we had some good fighter show up, and Sir Tacius showed us the fun that can be had with a small light great sword.

This Friday at 6pm, Steve is going to show some footwork that can be drilled, as well as work on greatsword drills against shieldmen before we all start practicing.

 

Gameing

Boardgame night will be on Saturday at 6pm, focusing on the classics. Come in for game of Clue, Apples to Apples, or Catan with Gene!

 

Media

Dr Who and Pizza night continues on Saturday at 9pm, join us and share your ideas and thoughts after the show!

 

The Bloodbowl!! league will be finishing its first week on Saturday, make sure to get your games in coaches!

 

Wargaming

Tomorrow we will be trying out a new Sci-Fi system that Jeremy has brought in, as well as playing around with/discussing some of the new Warhammer rules for ogres. Rumor says Steve has a new crew he wants to play with, and Gene will be showing off his Malfaux Mosquito crew.

 

 

SCA

We will be hosting the monthly SCA meet & greet. Bring a project you have been working on, or some new book and show off/hang out with other local SCA members.

 

Bardic

After fighter practice this Friday, come join us for a smoke and drink, and show off your song or story telling! Gene will be telling the tale of The Old Soldier, and both Steve and Amanda will share a few songs. What will you bring for the Bardic Circle?

 

Classes

On Saturday Gene will be teaching his Blackpower class, today is the cut off for signing up, so please let us know by some message if you want in. We will be covering the medieval , modern, and apocalypse methods and history of blackpowder making, the safety concerns of blackpowder, as well making a batch!

We are about to start winter brewing, so think on your recipes!

Greetings Haven Members!

 

Well we have a fun week ahead, with the start of a bunch of new projects and programs.

 

Roleplaying

Battle Royal – Andrews new brainchild, characters mix it up in an area of pure munchkin goodnes. It could be over a volcano, or on the plane of elemental shadow, no one knows! This weeks its level 10 Pathfinder Characters starting at 7pm.

 

Media

Bloodbowl! League starts on Saturday at noon. We have one slot left so feel free to come in and sign up.

 

Dr Who and Pizza is a double wammy this week, and will go from 9 till 11.

 

Naruto Shippuden Marathon starts on Saturday at 11am, come on in and enjoy a pumpkin curry and watch the most popular anime of all time for 2 days! Why? Giant Deamons, thats why!

 

CCG

Elder Dragon Highlander Tournament! Starting at 1pm, bring your deck and compete for some fun prizes in this multiplayer format!

 

Martial

Heavy Fighting – Focus on the Greatsword: We will be armoring up and starting to use the techniques that Steve has been teaching us on the field.

 

Fencing – Focus on the German Longsword: We will be using a few new tricks we have learned. We will also finalize our plans for unit gear/garb and set some goal post dates.

 

Future Notes

There are still 4 slots open on the Black Powder class on September 17^th.

 

There are 3 slots still open on the New to RP Pathfinder game starting September 17^th

 

There is a Job Fair at the Haunted Woods on September 11^th from 1-3, come in for more details

 

 

 

Greetings Havenites!

Due to folks Torrenting at the Haven, we will be putting in a new system over the next few weeks. This should speed up the internet, as well as have the benefit of allowing use of the new lazer printer over the network, and also easy access to our library of electronic books for game use.

Magic

Last weeks Magic booster draft was won by Micheal Southers, he is now worth an extra pack to the next person to take him out in an official comp. We all discussed the Elder Dragon Highlander Booster Comp. being held on September 10th and decided it will be a large multiplier, with a pack going to someone who kills another.

Wargamming

Malfaux is heating up with the release of the newest book. We had 3 tables going at it last week, and a few folk chatting on the side line. This week Gene and Jeremy have a grudge match set up during the Wargame meetup at 6:30pm on Thursday, come watch them drink and play, and perhaps get a game in as well!

Sunday at 1:30, we will be painting in the painting room, come in and get advice from pros, or just hang out and make use of the tools and company!

Games

Steve will be running DUNE the boardgame on Saturday evening, if you want in on this rare game let us know!
Last weeks games were great with all three tables having games played on them, Chutlu Gloom, Dominion, Munchkin, and Ninjaburger.

Media

Dr Who was a lot of fun, the media area and all available seats were used for all the folk who showed up. Thanks guys for showing up, and for devouring all the pizza! This Saturday at 9m we will have another Dr Who and Pizza night, cant wait to see you all!

The Bloodbowl practices are heating up with plenty of folk getting prepared for the event starting in 2 weeks.

This weekends, Erica will be showing Yakatate Japan “The Bread Anime”, and serving bread all weekend for her birthday. Come in, watch some of this awesome anime, eat awesome bread and help her work on her 4k part puzzle!

The Anime club started up Card Capture Sakura, and it was quite enjoyable.

Martial
Wednesday Fencing is rocking along!

Friday practices are growing with a few new members and focus on the longsword is increasing. LAst week Steve went over the basics once again, this time with many pointers and expansions from Sir Tacius. There were some top level fighters showing off their stuff, and a bear-pit near the end. We were all impressed with some of the new fancy armor folks were bringing out, and are looking forward to some of the winter projects that are starting.

Cant wait to see you all!

Gene and Steve
The Haven Guys

We at The Haven are glad to be getting back into the swing of things. As we prepare for our Autum Season (Getting the Carpets steam-cleaned, the Haven re-painted, all the shelves and areas re-sorted) we have decided to hold a member Census. In two weeks we will have a 20 Question census that will let us see what we are made of, and what direction The Historic Haven needs to move in.

MEDIA

 

-We will be watching the new Dr Who season on Saturday starting at 9pm, and enjoying pizza. Join us before hand for a marathon of the following season!

 

-Bloodbowl is starting to get popular, what with the league starting up soon. Feel free to come in and take a swing at learning the new game, or get in a few practice games!

 

-FilmLoveables will be in the news, say hi to our film group, check out their webpage http://www.filmlovables.com/ , or even stop by for a movie meeting on Monday nights.

 

MARTIAL

-Cut and Thrust drills start again after their Pennsic break with new tips and tricks picked up from war.

 

-Heavy Fighting is still in full swing with Sir Tacius working over the new Duke Paul methods, Steve showing us Great Sword techniques, and new drills from lands afar.

 

MINIATURES

 

-Wargaming Thursdays starts back up as well, with Malafaux and Warhammer. Gene is challenging with his 2500pts of Orcs, and Steve’s Hag is looking for souls for her stones.

 

BOARDGAMES

-Gene is testing out the new Dominion expansions this upcoming Saturday afternoon starting at 6pm.

 

ROLEPLAYING

-Gene is looking for players for his September 18^th TOMB OF HORRORS one off. A 12 hour slog through one of the most killer dungeons of all time. Open for players who have not done the TOMB OF HORRORS mod.

 

-Steve is looking for players in his 1^st level Pathfinder campaign, a 5 session game starting September 17^th at 6pm.