Springfest, our annual celebration of Spring's emergence throughout our land, will be held as a one-day event this year. We invite all the folks of the land to come and join us for tourneys, activities for all ages, and a plenteous feast. We also invite and welcome any Merchants who should desire to attend and entice us with your wares. We are planning to have Ithra classes as well. This event will also be the first local event for everyone to meet the new Baron and Baroness of Wastekeep. Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them well for the coming years.

On Saturday, the Fourth of June, A.S. XL, we shall convene the Tournaments for Baronial Heavy Champion and Baronial Boffer Champions. We will have activities for young and old alike throughout the day. In the Evening, during a sumptuous Feast, there will be the verbal duel for Baronial Defenestrator. This will involve a written submission to the Baron and Baroness defining the contestant's best Description of Torture. Site is wet in building during feast, and animals on leashes or kennels are permitted.

Fees: $10 Adult, $5 age 12-5, Family Cap $30; non-member surcharge will apply. Make check or money order payable to SCA, Inc.-Barony of Wastekeep.

Site: Connell Community Center and Park across street. 211 E. Elm St. Connell WA 99326 Event Hours: 9:30 am- 10 pm. Vendors can enter at 8 if contact autocrat ahead of time.

Directions: From Hwy 395 take the Connell exit (Hwy 260), heading West, and turn right on S Columbia Ave, go to Elm St and turn right, go 1 block and the Center is on the right. From Hwy 260, heading East, go to S Columbia Ave and turn left then follow directions above.

Check the Wastekeep Baronial Calendar for updates. Autocrat: Lady Mairghread (Kim Rust) mkimber@charter.net

For information on the classes or to register, send email to Ithra Chancellor Nikita Von Danzig, corde@icehouse.net