Friar Jak Graeme, Seneschal of the Palatine Barony of the Far West, reports that Lord Vail Visconti was the victor of the recent Coronet of the Palatine Barony of the Far West in Tokyo, Japan. Photos online.

Lady Aine de Lacy reports that she has published an album of photos from the recent Fall 2008 Coronet in the Principality of Cynagua (Kingdom of the West).

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The Champion and Lady of Golden Rivers invite you to join them as they celebrate the founding of Golden Rivers. Enjoy an auction, singing, story telling as we sample foods that are from not one, but several countries in Western Europe!

Site: Carmichael Park Community Clubhouse
5750 Grant Ave
Carmichael CA 95608

The hall opens at 5 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. This is a DRY site. Location:
Province of Golden Rivers (Carmichael, California)

Owen ap Morgan reports that Her Majesty Kara of the West Kingdom recently elevated Elysant atten Oke to the Order of the Pelican.

Lady Tama, Herald and Rapier Marshal for the Shire of Pavlok Gorod, reports that the Shire has achieved Full Status. Pavlok Gorod is located in Kodiak Island, Alaska and is a canton of the Barony of Eskalya (Principality of Oertha, West Kingdom).

Hobbit reports that Daniel de Blare, fighting for Aeschine Colquhoun, was the victor of the recent Coronet Tournament in the Principality of Cynagua (West Kingdom).

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Sigifrith, by right of arms Prince of the Mists and Kamiilah, by her grace and beauty, Princess of the Mists, invite you to join them for the Investiture of their Heirs, Roric Skogan and Syele von der Rosen, the new Lord and Lady of the Mists. There will be a feast in celebration in the evening, cooked by Mistress Catherine of Wessex.

Site Information: Site fee is $10 for members, $13 for non members, Location:
Principality of the Mists (Cupertino, California)

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Come and join the Province of the Mists for our annual holiday celebration.

The holidays are coming, and so is the Annual Beaconsgate Boar Hunt. We will be at our traditional site, Camp Herms. In addition to the Hunt during the day, we will have many activities within the hall (dancing, singing, music, games) for non-fighters and tired fighters. Please plan to bring something for your lunch if you are coming on site early. Location:
Province of the Mists (El Cerrito, California)

Iosef Braun reports that archery gear owned by William of Teufelberg was stolen from his vehicle in Concord, California October 26, 2008. He asks that the SCA community be on the lookout for the equipment.

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Not going to Boar Hunt this year? Missing those old time Yule Revels? Let's make 'em come alive again! On December 13th come bring your banner to display and join us in that spirit to make merry at the first Three Rivers Yule Revel, hosted by the Shire of Betony Wood.

We plan to have games, a contest or two and even some good old country dancing! We are also actively looking for entertainers! If you juggle, sing, tell stories or even perform Location:
Shire of Betony Wood (Fair Oaks, California)

Martin of Rivenstar has posted photos from two major events which took place recently in the Kingdom of the West: Great Western War and October 2008 Crown Tournament on his SmugMug website.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Winter Darkwood Archery Tourney. We will be running the Royal Rounds as usual, with submissions going towards IKAC ranking. This year the range will be set up to include shooters in the Children's Division.

Bring your banners to dress up the field! Marshals and time permitting, we shall also be holding a variety of other shoots, including combat archery. Prizes will be awarded for the highest scores! If you have anything that you would like to see run, please contact the autocrat Location:
Canton of Hawks' Haven (Morgan Hill, California)

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Is this your first event? We can help. We ask that everyone who is attending make an attempt at pre-17th Century clothing. We refer to this clothing as garb. We have an officer who will bring garb for you to wear. The office is called Gold Key. Please email Gold Key (remove the spaces in the address) so that she is prepared and brings garb for you. She will be in the Courtyard room off of the hotel lobby. Location:
Shire of Canale (Santa Nella, California)

Duchess Emma Fitzwilliam reports that Their Majesties, Uther and Kara of the Kingdom of the West have invited Na'arah bat Avraham to join the Order of the Pelican.

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Join Crosston for a day of medieval and renaissance dance with live musicians. Dance classes from 12-4 PM. Dinner sideboard (donations accepted) from 4-5:30 PM. For details on the dinner or dessert sideboard, please see below.

Site Location
Los Gatos History Club
123 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos CA

Site Details
Hall open 11:30am-10:30pm.

It has a lovely wooden floor, so please wear shoes with non-marking soles. Location:
Crosston Arms (Los Gatos California)

Hirsch reports that Roric Skogan and Syele von der Rosen are the new Prince and Princess of the West Kingdom's Principality of the Mists.

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Their Excellencies Broeck and Margaret Anne, Eighth Baron and Baroness invite one and all to celebrate the Yule season with them at the baronial hunting lodge.

There will be fighting, feasting and artisan contests to fill the day and a tree to trim. The Baroness will choose a champion during the heavy fighter tourney. An Arts and Sciences

Champion will be chosen from entrants in the following contests: Personal banners and Sweet Breads in any mode-extra points for gluten free recipes and of course, documentation. Feast will be hearty and family style. Location:
Barony of Eskalya (Anchorage, Alaska)

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Join us at the Canton of Hawks Haven's annual Turkey Tourney on November 1, 2008! One turkey will be awarded to the top belted fighter and one to the top unbelted fighter. Finally, you can bring home a turkey that will pay tribute to your heroism and martial prowess!

To add a little dramatic flair to our tourney, we would love for all fighters to bring along a banner or pennant with their Location:
Canton of Hawks Haven (Morgan Hill, California)

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Come join us for games, competitions, silent auction, a potluck feast, and general revelry.

For the potluck, try to be medieval: A-G, Side Dishes; H-L, Salads; N-S, Soup/Stew; T-Z, Desserts. Competitions: Best Dressed Table, Best Toast to Baroness Cassandra, Dandy Guess Game (separate for children and adults), Blue Bowl Cooking competition (anything with ginger - documentation not required). A silent "Door Prize" will be held during the event. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction or the "Door Prize" bring the item to the business meeting in November or email in the details and bring it to the event. There will be a Toys for Tots collection during the event. Bringing a toy will get you five prize tickets. Special Prizes TBA. Location:
Barony of Fettburg (Manteca, California)

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Their Highnesses Marc and Arianwen call upon the populace to witness the selection of Their Heirs at a Coronet Tournament on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be two tournaments: One to determine the next Prima Spada, and also a Toys for Tots Tournament. Price for entry into the Toys for Tots competition is one brand new toy costing $10 or more. Get more fighting in and help make a child smile this holiday season! There will be a Heavy fighter field and a Rapier field. Please contact Duchess Emma Fitzwilliam for more information. Location:
Principality of Cynagua (Herald, California)

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The Barony of Rivenoak proudly invites you to sample the delightful culinary artistry of Padraig Mathmathuna. Their most benevolent and gracious Excellencies Baron Gwyn & Baroness Lori have commandeered a sumptuous five course Welsh feast to tantalize the senses!

We will have dancing, singing, & much merriment! There will be a "Celebration of Winter" table decorating contest as well (points Location:
Barony of Rivenoak (Oroville, California)

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After some false starts, the new NEW date for the Fall Coronet Tourney of the Far West has been set. November 16, 2008.

When: Baronial Coronet tourney will be held on Sunday the 16th of November, 2008.
Who: Vale de Draco will host. The Baroness and Baron of the Far West Katherine and Noe will autocrat.
Where: The site will be in central Tokyo, at Tintagel, near Mejiro station. Directions are below. Location:
Vale de Draco (Tokyo, Japan)

Baroness Katya reports that Duke Jade of Starfall was the victor of the recent West Kingdom Crown Tournament at Great Western War. His Grace was inspired by Mistress Catherine Lorraine of Stonegate Manor.

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All Hallows Feast Barony Of Vinhold The Emperors Holy Holiday or A Landsknechts Food Tour of Western Europe

November 15th, 2008
Barony of Vinhold (Napa, CA)
1pm – 10pm

The picking season is done and the vineyards have yielded a wondrous bounty this year. To help celebrate, the Barony of Vinhold will be offering their All Hallows Feast for those who desire warm halls, great food, good drinks, and laughter-filled conversations. Location:
Barony Of Vinhold (Napa, California)

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Feasting season is upon us and now is the time that we join in warm company to listen to poem and song as we bear witness to the competition for the next Bard of the Mists.

The site will open on Saturday November 8 at 10 a.m. for set up with competitions beginning at 1 pm.

The competition this time will consist of the same traditional five rounds:

• First: A period piece. Location:
  Principality of the Mists (Santa Clara, California)

Mistress Eireannach nic Ghiolla Chainnigh reports that Baroness Sæunn Egilsdóttir has been invited to become a member of the Order of the Pelican by Their Majesties Uther and Kara of the West.

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Hail Oertha! Prinz Karl Helweg and Prinzessin Elisa von Sophey cordially invite you to a very Landsknecht Coronet, to be held the 17th and 18th of January, 2009 at University of Alaska Anchorage’s Student Union, in the Den.

Site information:
Site will be open from 10 AM until 10 PM on Saturday and from 10 AM until 6 PM Sunday

Site fee will be set as follows:
Adults - $20
Children under 12 - $15 Location:
Principality of Oertha (Anchorage, Alaska)

Opponents of 35-year-old single mom Amber Martin for a City Council seat may want to think twice. This lady puts on armor and fights with a rapier.

The First Knight of the Society, Sir Ardral Argo Ver Kaeysc, also known as David the Herald, and known in modern times at David Bradley, died in his sleep on Thursday, September 11, 2008.

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You know that you want to come. The classes are varied and interesting.

Collegium Desertorum
September 27-28
877 Ralston St
Reno, Nv. 89503

We have classes planned in many diverse areas of interest so there will be something for everyone. There are classes planned in brewing, cooking, fighting, history, and many more fascinating subjects.

Site Information: Site fee is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Site opens at 9:30 am, with classes to start at 10 am both days. Site closes at 5 pm each day. Please contact the autocrat to arrange crash space if needed. Location:
Province of Silver Desert (Reno, Nevada)