Sep
10
Sun
2023
War Practice @ Cataldi Park
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm

West Kingdom General Staff is holding an all-hands war practice on Sunday, Sept 10th at Cataldi Park in San Jose at 2PM after regular armored practice.

Please bring your war weapons and gear.

2900 Cataldi Dr San Jose 95132

Corner of Agua Vista and Wexford in San Jose.

Start Time: 2 PM
Directions: 

Corner of Agua Vista and Wexford

Sep
20
Wed
2023
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Business Meetings for the Shire of Wolfscairn happen on the third Wednesday of every month @7pm of Zoom.

Zoom links can be found each month on the Shires Facebook page or you can contact the Shire Seneschal.

Seneschal Contact Info:
Audrey of Foxhaven
Email: foxhaven98@gmail.com
Message On Facebook

Sep
22
Fri
2023
Fall Crown Tournament @ Rancho Seco Recreational Park
Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm

Please come to the West Kingdom’s Fall Crown Tournament! Their Majesties, King Miles and Queen Jitka, are hosting a tournament to select Their Heirs.

Arts and Sciences: Wreath of Athena & Artisan Social:
— Completed and works in progress welcome. Documentation is not required but enjoyed.
— Artisans bring your submissions to the A&S Pavillion during Invocation and up until the Tournament starts, roughly 10:30 AM.
— The display is open for viewing and populace voting at the conclusion of Invocation.
— Voting closes when the Chivalry is called to the field to observe finals.
— The Artisans Social is when finals end. Come meet the artisans!
More information will be added, please check the FB event page and event webpage. Online Schedule of Activities will be available on the event webpage.
Please see the website for the most up-to-date information: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/2023-west-kingdom-fall-crown/home

To prepay for Fall Crown through PayPal: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home

PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE: THE GATE IS LOCKED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 09/22 AND AFTER 10:00 PM ON 09/23. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ENTRY.

LOGISTICAL INFORMATION:
1. Propane fire pits and stoves are allowed. Wood fires may ONLY be in the permanent fire pits.
2. RVs- please call Anna at 800-416-6992. Additional fees will apply.
3. Vardo owners please message the Event Steward
4. No driving on the grass! Bring carts. Parking will be clearly marked.
5. Yes! You can swim in the lake!
6. Showers and flush privies are on site. We will also have portables with wash stations available at the camping and list field areas.

Terrain Description: Uneven
Bodies of water on/near site: Rancho Seco Lake
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: Racoons, mosquitoes
Site Accessibility: Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies, Portable Privies, Potable Water, Fire Pits: West Kingdom Conventions, RV Parking, RV Hookups, Pet Friendly
Bodies of Water: Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, Creeks

Event Steward: Thorkatla “Toka” Yngvarsdottir (Juli Tucker) — Email: toka@westkingdom.org

Directions to Site

Written Directions To Site: General Directions: Take the Twin Cities Road / CA-104 towards Herald. Turn into the park, you will see the old nuclear power plant, 14440 Twin Cities Road.
From Sacramento/North: Find your best route to CA-99 South OR i5-South. Then follow the general directions.
From Fresno/South: Take your best route to CA-99 North. Then follow general directions.
From Reno/East: Take CA-88 West. Then follow general directions.
From Bay Area/West: Find your best route to I-580 East, to I-205 East, to I-5 North, and CA-99 North. Then follow general directions.

Rancho Seco Recreational Park: https://www.smud.org/en/In-Our-Community/Visit-our-Recreational-Areas/Ra…

Sep
30
Sat
2023
Dangeld Tor Festival of Lights
Sep 30 all-day

More information coming soon.

Oct
3
Tue
2023
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at  Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;

It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant.  if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/

Oct
14
Sat
2023
Hawk’s Haven Turkey Tourney 2023 @ Los Animas Veterans Park
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Canton of Hawks Haven invites you to a day of competition, fun and companionship with fighting, arts and socialization. All fighters are invited to participate in fighting for both Heavy and Rapier, competition determined by the number of participants. It will be a bear pit or mad dog. Also, dust off your maker skills and enter the Dirty Half Dozen Competition! More information on the web page as it becomes available.

Terrain Description: This is a park with rolling grass with standard park terrain
Bodies of water on/near site: Pond
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: N/A – There may be squirrels
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Electrical Outlets
Sidewalks
Close / Handicap Parking
Accessibility and Inclusion Officer/ Muted Emissary has been requested for this event
Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies
Shopping near by
Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights
Pet Friendly

Directions: 

Take your best route to 101 going toward Gilroy, CA and exit on Leavesley. Head west on Leavesley toward Monterey Hwy. Make a right on Church street and a left on Mantelli. Look for the Lakeside Area.

Oct
18
Wed
2023
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Business Meetings for the Shire of Wolfscairn happen on the third Wednesday of every month @7pm of Zoom.

Zoom links can be found each month on the Shires Facebook page or you can contact the Shire Seneschal.

Seneschal Contact Info:
Audrey of Foxhaven
Email: foxhaven98@gmail.com
Message On Facebook

Oct
21
Sat
2023
Mists Bardic 2023 @ Sons of Norway Lodge
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Come and join us as we gather to celebrate the Bardic Arts and witness the competition to determine the next Bard of the Mists, the best job in the Knowne World.

Competition Categories are as follows:
1. Period piece
2. Piece in a period style
3. Masterwork composed by the entrant.
4. Piece composed by the entrant on the topic of Children/Youth.
5. 15 minutes to compose a piece incorporating three words out of the hat.

Both competitors and auditors are welcome. Mongfind looks forward to the joyous selection of her successor.

There will be a feast!! Menu will be posted soon.
40 tickets are available. $15.00 each. Prepay by check. Email belibailey@gmail.com for check info and mailing address.
Deadline to order is October 14, a week before the event.

Site Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible, Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies

Site Fee: 
Adult Non-Member Registration: $25; Adult Member Registration: $20; Children/ Minor Registration, 17 & younger: $0; Family Cap: none
Feast Fee: 
$15.00 – 40 tickets available
Directions: 

GPS will get you to the site easily
From 101 N: Take Exit 489 toward Downtown Santa Rosa. Keep right to stay on Exit 489, follow signs for Third St/Downtown. Drive to 9th St. Continue straight onto Morgan St. Turn left onto 9th St

Oct
22
Sun
2023
Westermark Madness @ San Francisco Archers
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Come join the Barony of the Westermark at the annual Westermark Madness on Sunday, 22-
October 2023 at the San Francisco Archery Range in Pacifica, CA. This year's merriment
includes Heavy and Rapier fighting as well as Archery, A&S classes, fun, and a potluck feast.
Gate opens at 9:00 am and the site closes at 6:30 pm (~sunset).  More detailed information can
be found on the Westermark Madness 2023 Website.

LOTS of fun for everyone!  Chivalric combatants, challenge your friends to become the next
Thug or Shepherd, or maybe you want to team up with a comrade in arms and try your hand as
a two headed troll. Lots of Rapier scenarios will be held too, for the opportunity to be the next
Sharp of the Westermark. Archers can enjoy some novelty shoots and other shoots to find the
Hood of the Westermark!  Artists can have fun with the pumpkin carving competition and enjoy
our A&S class taking place.

From our Arts & Sciences Officer, Mistress Sabrina de la Bere:
As promised I will be teaching a needlelace intro class (8 stitches – 7 of the stitches are used in
embroidery as well as lace) at Westermark Madness on Oct 22 (Sunday). Location is Pacifica.
Pre-reg will be appreciated. Materials cost of $10. Maximum 8 students. Please RSVP to this
notice to save your slot.

There will be a potluck style early dinner that will take place after the tournaments and court
concludes. If you are able, please bring a side dish or dessert to share, large enough to serve 4
to 8 persons and the Barony will provide the main course. Please make an ingredients list
available for those with food allergies. The Barony will provide shredded chicken, pulled pork
and roast beef as prepared by our own Baroness Alistair!

Please try to carpool as there is limited parking. We want many people to come, so join the
day trip together! Bring sun shades, chairs and tables.

Bring your own potable water – no water on site. Porta-potty will be available (We are not
that heathenish)

Have Questions?  See the Westermark Madness 2023 Website for detailed information,
schedules, and driving directions.  Also contact Master Sean Tracy of Newbury
(tnewby27@gmail.com).
Donations accepted but not expected. Cash or checks only please!

Site address:
San Francisco Archers
Rifle Range Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
https://www.facebook.com/events/1138263310100504

Directions to site:

  • From the north: Take your best route to CA Hwy 1 southbound from San Francisco, exit at Sharp
    Park Rd, and see the details in the map below.
  • From the south (bay side): Heading north on I-280, take exit 41 for State Route 35 toward
    Skyline Blvd/Pacifica. Turn left onto Sharp Park Rd, and see the details in the map below.
  • From the south (coast side): Take your best route to CA Hwy 1 northbound from Half Moon Bay,
    exit at Sharp Park Rd, and see the details in the map below.
Nov
3
Fri
2023
Mists-Cynagua War @ Skyline Wilderness Park
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am – Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm

Sibling rivalry at its finest!!

Come and have fun fighting your friends and family!

Please enter the park through the West Gate (where Crown and Coronet tournaments are usually held) — it is a sliding chain link fence gate. Look for the SCA signs! Be aware that since we are using this gate there will be a Hastings lock in place for all but the 2 hours the gate will be officially open. Please message if you need the combination.

If you are entering/exiting the park and the gate is closed, please make sure to close it behind you. There is a vagrancy issue and the park has asked us not to let extra people onto the property.

Terrain Description: a mostly level field
Site Accessibility: Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Portable Privies, Shopping near by

Directions: 

From I-80: Take CA-12 West toward Napa/Sonoma. Turn right onto CA-29 North. Veer slightly to the right on CA-221 North toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa. Turn right at Imola Ave., and the entrance to the park is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From US-101: Take CA-37 East toward Napa/Vallejo. Turn left on Ca-29 North/Sonoma Blvd. Veer slightly right on CA-221 North toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa. Turn right at Imola Ave. and the entrance to the park is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From CA-12/121 (Carneros Hwy): Turn left on CA-29 North. Exit Imola Ave. and turn right at the light. Stay straight on Imola for 2.5 miles (approximately 6 minutes and 5 lights). Entrance to the park will be on the right.

Nov
7
Tue
2023
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We meet at 7pm the first Tuesday of every month, November 2019 is at  Maggie and Francisco’s House-Hollister; December 2019 is at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Gilroy; January 2020 is at Carrek & Mercy’s House – Hollister; February 2020 is at Running Rooster restaurant – Hollister;

It is usually potluckish, unless it’s at a restaurant.  if you are able, check the HawksHaven FB page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkshaven/

Nov
11
Sat
2023
Kingdom Collegium @ Martinez Church of Christ
Nov 11 all-day

More information as it becomes available

Directions: 

Take your best route to the intersection of Highway 680 and Highway 4 in Martinez. From the intersection, go West and take the Morello Avenue exit heading North. Turn right on Arnold Drive and left on Hiller Lane. The church will be on your left.

Nov
12
Sun
2023
Kingdom Heraldry Meeting
Nov 12 all-day

More details when available.

Nov
15
Wed
2023
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Business Meetings for the Shire of Wolfscairn happen on the third Wednesday of every month @7pm of Zoom.

Zoom links can be found each month on the Shires Facebook page or you can contact the Shire Seneschal.

Seneschal Contact Info:
Audrey of Foxhaven
Email: foxhaven98@gmail.com
Message On Facebook

Nov
18
Sat
2023
Mists Fall Investiture @ Saint Jude the Apostle Episcopal Church
Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Their Highnesses Roland and Audrey invite you to attend and bear witness to the Investiture of Their Heirs. More information about the day’s festivities and schedule will be announced as it is made available.

Competitions for the day include:

A&S “Insects”
It’s all amount those creepy crawlers! Those many legged or flying, honey making lovely’s. From decorating your garb or jewels made up from their bodies, ground into paints and dyes; make a tasty treat, or teach a class on libations. There so much more to these than one might think.
A&S “Hoofed”
What can we say about our hard working friends? Let’s see some saddles or spurs!! What tasty treats can be made from the belly’s of some or the skins of others! So many creatures have hooves, some even mythical! Come out and tell us a tale!

Silver Spoon
“My Cup Runneth Over”. Dishes, or drinks, that can be served in a cup.

For further details contact the A&S minister — artssciences@mists.westkingdom.org — or the Silver Spoon minister — silverspoon@mists.westkingdom.org.

In the evening, we will be doing something different and going back a couple of decades when revels were the thing! In lieu of a feast, there will be a dinner break where the populace can go off site or picnic on the grounds and then return for a grand revel where folks can kick up their heels, socialize, share a drink, and listen to fine music.
Come join the Principality of the Mists on this day of glorious celebration!

Terrain Description: Level and paved
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Electrical Outlets
Sidewalks
Close / Handicap Parking
Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies
Potable Water
Shopping near by
Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights

Written Directions To Site:

From the 280 in Cupertino, get off on the De Anza Boulevard exit. Head south on N. De Anza Boulevard. Turn right onto McClellan Road. Site will be on the left.
From the 85, get off on the De Anza Boulevard exit. Head north on S. De Anza Boulevard. Turn left onto McClellan Road. Site will be on the left.

Dec
2
Sat
2023
Darkwood Baroness’s Masked Ball
Dec 2 all-day

More information as it becomes available