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

Dec
5
Tue
2023
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Dec 5 @ 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/

Dec
10
Sun
2023
Beaconsgate Boar Hunt @ Camp Herms
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am

Winter is coming, so it is time for the Annual Beconsgate Boar Hunt  sponsored by the Province of the Mists!

This year, Boar Hunt returns to its historic site at Camp Herms. For those fleet of foot, both the Boar Hunt (heavy) and Stag Hunt (Rapier) will be underway.

Date: Sunday, 10 December, 2023
Time: Site opens at 9am, Hunt begins at 10am
Registration: TBD
Location of site:
Camp Herms
1100 James Pl
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Directions to site: From Highway  I-80:

  • Take McBryde ave exit and turn left

  • Take a right on Arlington

  • Take a left onto Thors Bay Rd

  • Right at first cross street onto James Pl and enter Camp Hermes

Dec
20
Wed
2023
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Dec 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

Jan
2
Tue
2024
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Jan 2 @ 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/

Jan
5
Fri
2024
Twelfth Night Coronation 2024 @ Modesto Doubletree
Jan 5 @ 2:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm

Event Steward: Luxia Sabina (Colleen Fox) — Email: lux@westkingdom.org

Written Directions To Site: Will be posted on the event website, link to come.

Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible

Please do not reserve now, we will not get credit for your room. This is for informational purposes only. Additional details including the reservation link and code will be posted 90 days prior to the event.

Jan
17
Wed
2024
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Jan 17 @ 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

Feb
3
Sat
2024
Teufelberg WARGY
Feb 3 all-day

More information when available

Feb
6
Tue
2024
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Feb 6 @ 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/