Sep
6
Tue
2022
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Sep 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/

Sep
9
Fri
2022
Mists Fall Coronet 2022 @ EcoCamp Berryessa
Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm

To the populace of the Mists, the West, and the Known World, do Princess Helga and Prince Consort Hans extend an invitation to witness the selection of Their heirs by right of arms.

The tournament will be double elimination, each round will be fought best 2 out of 3. Finals is planned to be best 3 of 5. Armor conventions will be standard West Kingdom, but helms as worn.

Early in Their reign, Their Highnesses issued a quest to the populace and to those that would wish to enter Their Coronet Tourney list – The Coronet’s Call. Those fighters wishing to enter the Fall Coronet List for the Mists are required to complete one of the listed acts of service, bardic, arts, or SCIENCE(!!).

  • 1 Hour of Service (constable/fire walks, event staff, marshall, list page, herald, etc.)
  • 1 Hour Gate Shift
  • 1 Bardic Piece Performance (official competition or non)
  • 1 Arts and Sciences Entry of Class Teaching (official competition or non)

The Prince Consort will hold a meet and greet for the youth and newcomers in the Royal Pavilion from the second round until roses open. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided. Please bring your newcomers to meet the Prince!

Once Their heirs are chosen, Their Highnesses would wish to celebrate with a party hosted by the Prince Consort. Refreshments will be available. In keeping with the theme of Their reign, the theme of the party will be Traders, Raiders, and (dun dun dun) Pirates! While it is not required to be dressed in line with the theme, Their Highnesses invite you to see this as an opportunity to bring some fun and whimsy to our wonderful Principality.


Site opens Friday at 2pm and closes on Sunday at 2pm.

Site Fee: Adult non-member $25 | Adult member $20 | Children (17 & younger) $0

Pre-registration (optional): https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home

Event Steward: Luxia Sabina (Colleen Nicole Fox) | 510.746.6404 | lux@westkingdom.org

Site Address: EcoCamp Berryessa – 7850 Berryessa-Knoxville Rd., Napa, CA 94558

Additional event information can be found on the event webpage: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/mistsfallcoronet2022 


Cabin Information:

The site features a limited number of cabin spaces ($10 each by pre-registration only), covered picnic areas, potable water, solar power, stone privies, coin-operated showers, and lake access.

  • Cabins sleep eight each and have sturdy bunk beds with thick vinyl-covered mattresses, have operable windows, lights, and power.
  • There are some ADA accessible cabins; please note this request on the bunk reservation form.
  • Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask AT ALL TIMES when inside the cabins – this includes while sleeping.

Cabin bunk reservation form: https://forms.gle/sqRxpwcepTXvz2cw9 


Directions to Site:

  • From the East (Sacramento): Take your best route to I-80 W to Fairfield. Take Exit 47B to Waterman Blvd. Continue on Waterman Blvd. to  Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
  • From the South (Bay Area): Take your best route to I-80 E to Fairfield. Take Exit 41 to Suisun Valley Rd/Pittman Rd. Continue on Suisun Valley Rd to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
Sep
17
Sat
2022
Champclair Drake’s Treatise Rapier Battle @ Andrews Park Amphitheater
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Calling ALL Fighters!
Take up your arms for a day of melees and tournaments in the arts of WAR! Timed right in between Pennsic and Great Western War, in order to serve as the perfect opportunity to keep your melee and tourney skills honed!

Tournaments will be run by the ever-talented Meister Dustin Thorn, as at events past. They will kick off with the all–may–enter, with a bear-pit running concurrent to the all-may-enter starting after the first elimination round. The combined armored/unarmored duo tournament will return. A capture-the-flag melee with rubber band guns will occur after the traditional post-lunch group photo and a Cut-and-Thrust tournament will end the day’s fighting. Don’t be surprised if there’s a few twists thrown in for these too!

There will be an Arts & Sciences competition decided by populace vote. All entries welcome, including unfinished objects, documentation is always welcome but not required.

We have secured the same great location as in past years and are keeping the gate fees the same as well so come one and all to this event which is unparalleled in the West!

Event Steward: Edith of Swanesdale (mka Edith Lebednik-Crank), edithofs@westkingdom.org, 707-301-8031
Event Date: Saturday September 17, 2023
EventTime: Site opens at 9am and closes at 6pm
Site Fee: Adult Event Registration: $15, Adult Member Discount Event Registration $10; Children 17 and under are free, Family Cap: $20

Site Information: Andrews Park Amphitheater (614 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville CA 95688)

Directions:
I-80 Westbound: Take Davis St exit and turn Left onto Davis St. Follow Davis St around back under the highway and turn Right onto Mason St. Turn Left onto McClellan St. Turn left onto School St. Follow the driveway up and around to the right, the parking area is just past the right bend and the bathroom building.
I-80 Eastbound: Take the Mason St exit and turn Left onto Mason St. Turn right onto McClellan. Turn left onto School St. Follow the driveway up and around to the right, the parking area is just past the right bend and the bathroom building.
Site Amenities: flush toilets, free parking. Located in the heart of downtown Vacaville, there is a grocery store right across the street (but wonderfully not visible) along with many other stores and restaurants within walking or easy driving distance.
Sep
21
Wed
2022
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Sep 21 @ 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
25
Sun
2022
Westermark Madness @ San Francisco Archers
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Come join the Barony of the Westermark at the annual Westermark Madness on Sunday, 25-September 2022 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 2022 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 some of our A&S classes taking place.

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 2022 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 Hwy 1 at the Sharp Park Rd exit in Pacifica.  Go south on Lundy Way from the intersection with Sharp Park Rd on the east side of Hwy 1.  Turn at the first left onto Rifle Range Rd and follow it to the parking at the end.  See the website for finer details.
  • 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.
Oct
4
Tue
2022
Great Western War @ Buena Vista Aquatic Park
Oct 4 – Oct 10 all-day
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Oct 4 @ 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
15
Sat
2022
Hawks Haven Turkey Tourney @ Machado School
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The tournament is for both heavy and rapier fighters. It will be a Mad Dog Tournament. Armor inspection at 10am. Fighting starts at 11am and runs until 2pm
The Traditional Bottle Cutting Contest begins at 2:30pm. Participants are encouraged to bring clean 2-liter bottle to donate to the competition. If you have live steel to use for the cutting, please leave it in your car until the time of the cutting contest.
Prizes for fighter with highest points on the Heavy Field and Rapier Field, as well as for the winner of the bottle cutting contest, will be awarded at the end of the day.
A Wreath of Athena-style A&S competition shall occur. Please bring any project, finished or not, that you have worked on during the pandemic.
Note from the Event Steward: Even though we are having a Mad Dog Tournament, ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE.
If you have any questions please contact the Event Steward
Event Steward: Katie Grym, grym@westkingdom.org
Site Information:
Machado School 15130 Sycamore Drive 95037 Morgan Hill, CA
Start Time: Opens at 9 AM and closes at 6 PM
Site Fee: Adult registration: $15. Adult members: $10. Children 17 and younger are free. Cash or check only.
Directions:
Take Highway 101 to the Tennant Ave exit in Morgan Hill. If you are northbound on 101, turn left and cross the overpass. If you are southbound, turn right on Tennant. Tennant becomes Edmundson when you cross Monterey Road. Turn left on Sunnyside. Turn right on Sycamore. Machado School is on the left after you cross a narrow bridge.
Oct
19
Wed
2022
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Oct 19 @ 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
22
Sat
2022
Mists Bardic 2022 @ Santa Cruz Masonic Lodge
Oct 22 all-day

As autumn is nearly upon us and my year of service draws to a close, it
brings me great joy to announce that Mists Bardic will be held at the Santa
Cruz Masonic Lodge on October 22, 2022!

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.

The competition will be compromised of the traditional five rounds:

  • Period Piece
  • Piece in a Period Style
  • Masterwork
  • Sitting Bard’s Choice: Inclusiveness and Welcome
  • Five Words from a Hat

Please provide brief documentation for the Period Piece and the Piece in a
Period Style. In keeping with recent changes to our Society guidelines, we
welcome styles from bardic traditions from all pre-1601 cultures world-wide.
It is preferred that all pieces presented, with the exception of the Period
Piece, be the competitor's own work. Auditors are welcome.

In the interest of protecting the health of all attendees to the best of our
ability, we have made the hard decision to forego a feast this year.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and drink and to
maintain social distancing as possible.

Event Steward: Aasa Thorvaldsdottir
Site Information: Santa Cruz Masonic Lodge (828 N. Branciforte, Santa
Cruz, CA 95060)

Event Date/Time: Saturday, October 22, 2022

Site Opens at Noon, competition to start at 1:00pm

Site Fee: Non-Member Adult – $15
Member Adult – $10
Youth (17 & under) – $0

Nov
1
Tue
2022
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Nov 1 @ 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
5
Sat
2022
Darkwood Baroness’s Masked Ball @ Machado School
Nov 5 – Nov 6 all-day

Their Excellencies Mercy and Carrek invite you to join them in person for some fun at the Baroness’ Masked Ball.   Details to follow shortly

Event Steward: Francisco DeSalamanca and Rose de Le Mans    Francisco.de.Salamanca@westkingdom.org

Site Information: 

Machado School (15130 Sycamore Drive, Morgan Hill CA 95037)

15130 Sycamore Drive

95037 Morgan Hill , CA

See map: Google Maps

US

Start Time: 

November 5, 2023

Opens at noon and closes at 8 PM

Site Fee: 

Adult Event Registration: $15; Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $10; Children 17 and under free

Directions: 

Take Highway 101 to the Tennant Ave exit in Morgan Hill. If you are northbound on 101, turn left and cross the overpass. If you are southbound, turn right on Tennant. Tennant becomes Edmundson when you cross Monterey Road. Turn left on Sunnyside. Turn right on Sycamore. Machado School is on the left after you cross a narrow bridge.

Nov
16
Wed
2022
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Nov 16 @ 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
19
Sat
2022
Mists Fall Investiture @ Sebastopol Masonic Lodge
Nov 19 @ 9:30 am – 9:00 pm

Helga, by right of arms, Prince of the Mists, and Hans, by his grace and beauty, Prince Consort of the Mists, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs.

Competitions will include: Arts and sciences silver muse Competitions
There will be two in this last in the “Arts and Science though the Ages” series! Come, enjoy and participate!

  • The Early time will be 11th Century
  • Later Period will be 16th Century

You could play a tune or create a necklace, teach us how to make some rings? Sing some chants or mead your way into our hearts!

We are encouraging our artisans to not only make things but teach how to make them (as well as this is also a part of the competition)

Documentation is required but don’t let that scare you away (simple is all we ask but if you want to do more that’s wonderful) (Help is available!)

Donations to largess are always appreciated as our gifts are always appreciated so much! Please contact Rew Payne at Rew@westkingdom.org for more information.

Site Information: Sebastopol Masonic Lodge, 373 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Parking is limited, so please carpool if you can.
Event Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Site Fee: Adult non-member $25 | Adult member $20 | Children (17 & younger) $0. Pre-registration is optional.
Paypal: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home
Please make checks out to “SCA- Principality of the Mists”.

Autocrat:
Beli Bailey of Kintyre
Phone: (707) 217-1094
Email: belibailey@gmail.com

Directions: From the North: Take 101 S to 12. Go west on 12 and into Sebastopol. Take a right onto 116 (116 is divided into two one-way roads at this point) and go past the town center (where the road turns left to rejoin the east bound section). Continue west. The Sebastopol Masonic Center is on the right across from Safeway. It is a white building with blue trim. From the South: Take 101 N to 116. Go left and under 101. Proceed to Sebastopol, where the road will divide into two one-way roads. Go past the town center (where the road turns left to rejoin the east bound section). Continue west. The Sebastopol Masonic Center is on the right across from Safeway. It is a white building with blue trim.

Dec
6
Tue
2022
Hawk’s Haven Business meeting
Dec 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/

Dec
21
Wed
2022
Shire of Wolfscairn Monthly Business Meeting @ Zoom
Dec 21 @ 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