Hirsch von Henford, of the West Kingdom's Golden Stag Players, reports that a YouTube channel has been created to showcase the work of the group.

Duchess Megan reports that Duke Uther Sciemann der Hunt was the vicitor of the October 1, 2011 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the West. His Highness was inspired by Duchess Kara Báreksdóttir.

The winds have changed, the harvest has come. Join us on Saturday, October 8, 2011 as we celebrate the changing of the seasons with a feast in the style of Medieval Russia. This is an event focused around the joys of period cooking, and all helpers of any skill level are encouraged to join in the fun of the kitchen.

By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.  It is LUST, and ENVY.  ANGER and VANITY.  GREED, GLUTTONY, and PRIDE.  The Seven Deadly Sins are making their way to Darkwood's Baroness' Masked Ball!

The leaves are turning and it's time once again to consider indoor pursuits. On Saturday October 8, 2011 Selviergard will host an A&S Day coupled with fighter practice and hold a Baronial business meeting at Bodenburg Baptist.

Saionji no Hana reports that she has created an album of photos of equestrian activities at the recent Purgatorio event in the West Kingdom. The photos are available on Flickr.

Duchess Letitia de Scotia reports that Rolf and Aurora, King and Queen of the West, have placed Lady Saionji no Hanaeon vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.

Their Highnesses Achilles and Esmeralda welcome all to Their Coronet Tournament to witness the selection of Their heirs at the lovely Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland.

Ahoy me hearties! A call goes out to pirates, buccaneers, privateers, sailors of the Royal navy and wenches. All are to gather at the Salty Dog Tavern to engage in pirate amusements, bawdy and bold and take a break from the rigors of the sea. 

Hawks Haven is putting on the All Hallows Eve Medieval fair and Tourney at Gavilan College.  We will be having a Mad-Dog tourney for both Heavy Fighters and Rapier Fighters where you will be fighting for a turkey. 

The Barony of Westermark cordially invites you to attend the Westermark Shipwrecked Madness, September 16-18 2011, in the nearby and scenic Ed Levin Park, Milpitas, California.

Baroness Anastasia Grindstead reports that her protégé, Baron Abu Shahid Malik al-Haddad, has been offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican by Their Majesties Rolf and Aurora of the Kingdom of the West.

Esmeralda of the Lakes, Principessa of Cynagua in the Kingdom of the West, shares photos taken at the recent Mists/Cynagua War. The photos are available on Her Highness' website.

His Royal Highness Rurik Varyag Velmudov of the Principality of Oertha reports that he has uploaded video from the Bear Pit Tournament of the Selviergard Baroness' Champion event. The video is available on YouTube.

Celebrate the last harvest of the season and the coming of the dark times! The hobgoblins will be about making merry with the traditions of the season.

Come and Play with us over Labor Day weekend in Woodland at the Yolo county fairgrounds.

While the fighting still rages outside, the Shire is negotiating with the pirates. To impress them into thinking we can stand the siege for much longer, we need to prepare a feast using just the dwindling supplies in our larder.

As Fall speeds towards us, we meet again to find a new Captain for the Winter's Gate militia. In addition, we will be holding the first-ever rapier tourney for the Commander of the Cavaliers! Come join us for a wonderful weekend of fighting and food!

The Shire of Cloondara's annual fun filled event! Something for everyone! Saturday, August 20, 2011 (PST) - Debardchery. Location: Golden Gate Park Archery Range (47th & Fulton) San Francisco.

Baron Khevron reports that Lord Varyag Hildisivin, inspired by Lady Trava of the West, was the victor of the July 16, 2011 Coronet in the Principality of Oertha, Kingdom of the West.

One would not expect to find knights in armor battling out on a Sunday afternoon in Bangkok, Thailand, but that's exactly what visitors to Lumpini Park find each week. CNN GO has the story and video.

Come ye to honor Selviergard's Baroness. She has asked that all fighters answer Her call to a "bear pit" style tournament that will be held to determine Her Champion.

Our Barony will be celebrating our Midsummer Feast on Saturday, August 6th. There will also be contests for our next Baronial Rapier Champion and for the Bard of Fett Burg. 

Our next cooking workshop is this coming Saturday, July 23, 2011. It will be at our house--3806 Williams Road, San Jose--and start at 2:00.

I wish to invite all of you to Twain California on September 9-11, 2011 and help our newly suckered....er....elected Baron and Baroness of Rivenoak in their first ever Championship. (Which by the way will be a whole 3 weeks after they step up)

Otto and Katherine, Palatine Baron and Baroness of the Far West, have announced that Abe Akirakeiko and Ii Katsumori will be elevated to the Order of the Pelican by Their Majesties of the Kingdom of the West at the upcoming Pennsic War.

The Raven Company, and the Western Spartans invite the Warriors of the West to come together to train for WAR. 

Their Majesties Marc and Patricia of the West, and Their Excellencies Otto and Katherine of the Far West, cordially bid all gentles throughout Their lands welcome to the Feast of St. Augustine event, to be held on Battle Rock (Okinawa, Japan) this third weekend of August.

Megan reports that she has created an album of photos from Duchess War, which took place recently in the Kingdom of the West. The photos are available on Flickr.

Are you good with a stick? Do you love to watch your shafts hit the bullseye? Do you quiver at the chance to shoot your bow? If so, Come to Vinhold this Saturday, June 25, and show off your talents!