| Event Announcements |
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February 12, 2009 |
| February 21 - 22, 2009 Rattan Symposium Shire of Blackwater (Olean,NY) |
| February 21, 2009 Imbolc 2009 Shire of Nithgaard (Centre Hall, PA) As Winter draws to a close, and we prepare for the birth of a wondrous Spring, the Shire of Nithgaard asks you to join them at the Centre Hall PA Lions Club for a day of friendship and to celebrate the coming change in seasons. There will be period games, a dayboard and (dependent on the weather) outdoor martial activities. Lady Aurora Nicola von Passau will be preparing a delicious feast for 50 people. The site (Centre Hall Lions Club, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall, PA 16828) opens Saturday, Feb 21 at 10am and will close at 10pm. Candles are permitted for feast and the site is discreetly damp. Site fees (which include the dayboard) are $10 for adult, half price for Children (6-12) and Free for Children 5 and under. Per Corporate Policy a $3 Non-Member Surcharge will be collected at the door. Cost for Feast will be $8. Please make reservations in advance with payment by contacting Ewen MacSuibhne (Thomas Harvey) 343 Ghaner Drive, State College, PA 16803 (814) 553-7481. Make checks payable to SCA, Inc. - Shire of Nithgaard. |
| February 27 - March 1, 2009 Tournament of the White Hart Shire of Port Oasis This year’s event will include not only the infamous Heavy Weapons Tourney with the Ladies Gallery to inspire the most chivalric fighters, and a challenging Fencing Tourney that has been designed to test the gallant bravery of our fencers. Master Robert the Grey has designed a Roving Range to tantalize our skilled archers. And furthermore something new this year, we are offering the first White Hart Thrown Weapons Tourney which has been designed by THL Alaxandair O’Conchabhair which he promises will test your mind and mettle. If marshaled arts are not to your favor, there will also be an Arts and Science display so bring your arts and show off what you love to do. If you have no finished work to display, bring a current project and share your knowledge. A sumptuous feast is being prepared by Zofia Piotrowska and Faolan Dubh mac Lochlainn, We have been privileged to taste several dishes and we know you are in for a treat. Feast is limited to 70. Direct any dietary concerns to Melissa_hoburg@yahoo.com. The site is discreetly damp, period containers please. Open flames are permitted in the feast hall. |
| February 28, 2009 Minohi (the festival of the snake) Barony-Marche of Debatable Lands (Allison Park, PA) When the harsh Lady of winter, Yuki-Onna, lays her bleak mantle over the land, join Their Sylvan Majesties, Christopher and Morgen, as they celebrate Mi-no-Hi, the Japanese midwinter Festival of the Snake. Come one, come all as the year and the fervor of warriors and artists are renewed in friendly competition. Fighters and fencers, bring your blades and purify them in the cold fire of battle and be rewarded with treasures from the Silk Road and beyond. Good gentles come display your talents in venues of costuming, bardic, and artistic contest. Indulge in the ceremony of tea and view Asian fashions on display. Bring the whole clan to rejoice in the warm heart of Aethelmearc's oriental splendor whilst winter spends her fury outside. |
| February 28, 2009 College of Three Ravens Barony of Thescorre (Rochester NY) The Barony of Thescorre will host its annual schola on Saturday February 28, 2009 at the Ukrainian Hall 3176 St Paul Blvd., Rochester NY 14617. The event will feature a day of classes and those gentles interested in teaching should contact Lady Collette de Paris, dean of classes (585-957-2927 or email). The adult day fee of $10 includes lunch (children under 15 - $5, babe in arms are free) There is a family cap of $30 for site only. A $3 non member surcharge will be collected at the door for adults without proof of membership. This site has a bar serving beer and wine. Please do not bring in alcoholic beverages. Site is handicap accessible and has a large parking lot. Feast will be prepared by Lady Nezhah bint Saleem. Adult feast is $7 (children under 15 - $3.50). As always there will be an Artisan's raffle. |
| Farther Off Event |
| March 7, 2009 A Gathering of the Bards Dominion of Myrkfaelinn (Ithaca, NY) March 7, 2009 A Gathering of Scribes Shire of Gryffyns Keep (Murraysville,Pa.) March 14, 2009 The Donnan Party Shire of Ballachlagan (Wheeling, WV) ( With the Shire of King's Crossing ) March 14, 2009 Stormsport's Feast of the Bears Shire of Stormsport (Union City, PA) March 28, 2009 Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon Barony of Rhydderich Hael (Clarence, New York) |