The Crown Province of Østgarðr is the greater New York City chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a not-for-profit educational and social organization dedicated to re-creating aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture. You can read more about the SCA at “About Us.” If you have any questions or want to get involved, email our newcomers’ officer. You can find links to our Facebook group, mailing list, and local sub-chapters at “Getting Involved.”
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As of this afternoon, @ 3:30 PM , we are still planning to hold Deck the Halls of Valhalla as scheduled tomorrow, Sunday February 22 with a modified schedule to conclude the event earlier in the day and hopefully beat the arrival of accumulating snow.
Class schedules (slots at 11am and 1pm) and bardic plans remain the same, but we will hold court following the classes and then conclude the event early. Doors will still open at 10:00am. If you have preregistered for the event but feel you cannot attend due to the incoming weather conditions, you may email Frank at exchequer@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org for a refund of the fees.
We will monitor the conditions outdoors and the forecasts leading up to the event and during the event – and keep attendees updated if the situation changes. Hopefully this goes without saying, but if you feel you need to leave earlier than 3pm, there’s no judgement.
Join us as we attend the 32nd annual reading of selections from the Inferno.
We will first meet at 7pm on Thursday April 2, for dinner or light snack before we descend into hell.
Dinner at: Tom’s Restaurant 2880 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
https://www.tomsrestaurant.net/
Then we will walk over to the Cathedral
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
for 9:30pm reading start
This year’s reading will take place in the Cathedral’s Crossing and will have some additional multimedia elements. Selected Cantos will be read by a wide variety of individuals.
The reading is free to attend!
Greetings Ostgardr,
As we approach the Vice Regent Polling on February 15th, we would like to confirm your email address you wish to have poll sent to. Please fill out this form, https://forms.gle/KNFsDrs5feoFhtbZ6, to confirm the best email to reach you. If you have any questions, please email seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org.
Thank you,
-Ragnarr Bliskegg
Seneschal of Ostgardr
He/Him
We are proud to announce the following candidates for the Vice Regency of the Crown Province of Østgarðr!
Here are the next steps and approximate dates for the upcoming events leading to our next Vice Regent(s) reign.
We will have more details both on the website and at the Monthly Commons!
A recording of our recent ethereal “Meet the Candidates” event is now available.
Two events are coming up soon!
August 31st, join Melchior and Lewis as they open their home for an afternoon of crafts and conversation. Bring your projects you are working on, or just your enthusiasm for chatting.
Email rabernfeld@gmail.com for the address.
Their home is near Union Street Station on the R train for your commute planning.
On September 1st, come join Ragnarr Bliskegg as he opens up his garage/shop for Armor Report this Labor Day.
Email him at 212278@members.eastkingdom.org for his address and to RSVP.
You do not need an armor project to come just hang out! Backyard space is open to hang.
The topic will be ✦ accessories ✦.
July 20th from 1 to 4 PM at Vitasha’s home. Please rsvp below to her email address.
Bring your own projects to work on, or join one of the classes.
Vitasha will be available to teach you how to make Viking wire weaving, temple rings, kumihimo, and Viking bead strands.
Tools will be available for use for all of the activities, wire and some dowels for the wire weaving and temple rings, limited colors of embroidery floss (DMC) for the kumihimo, and a limited supply of beads for the temple rings and bead strands.
Feel free to bring additional floss, wire, or beads for your project.
Feel free to bring snacks to share.
Allergies? The home has a dog.
RSVP with Vitasha – 64944 @ members.eastkingdom.org
Name: Intro to Maille-making
Date and time: Tuesday, July 8th, 6pm until dark.
Location: McCarren Park, P.O. Gilroy Field (the site of weekly armored combat practice)
For inclement weather:
Backup date and time: Friday, July 11th, 6pm until dark
Location: Marine Park
Description: An introductory hands-on workshop on the basic maille crafting techniques. Students will learn to weave a sheet of butted European 4-in-1 maille, resulting in a small trinket about the size of a bracelet. Tools and materials will be provided.
Duration: 2-3 hours, or until dark.
Price: Free, with $5 suggested donation per person to cover the cost of materials.
What to bring: Ground cover and/or seat, as tables may not be available. Drinking water. Two sets of smooth-jawed needle-nose pliers are recommended, but can be provided.
RSVP: Space is limited, so please RSVP. Make sure to inform the organizers if you are unable to attend.
RSVP to: eisenfaustrw @ gmail.com
Ages: 18+. 12+ with guardian present.
Disability accommodation: The skills taught require hand-eye coordination. Nevertheless, given some patience and perseverance, folks who find such tasks challenging can and have succeeded on simpler yet still satisfying projects.
Greetings Ostgardr,
The start of the summer is upon us and we plan for the warm months and enjoy a lot of events happening around the East Kingdom. We will have commons this Wednesday at 7pm (business meeting will start at 7:30p).
Officers, please send in a report before the start of the meeting if you can. I will have an agenda on Wednesday but I will be talking about the Viceregency elections and process.
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Fqf2gW98/
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Wednesday, June 18 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi
Or dial: (US) +1 402-364-0138 PIN: 616 864 602#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nhu-qsgk-zzi?pin=7203106506138
Thank you,
-Ragnarr Bliskegg
Seneschal of Ostgardr
He/Him
When: Wednesday, June 11th at 8:00 PM
Where: Online https://meet.google.com/yfs-vnqv-rqa?hs=122&authuser=0
Hosted by: Vicereines Sofya and Angelica
Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening at “Cocktails with the Vicereines”, an informal virtual gathering where you’re invited to bring your favorite drink and settle in for conversation and camaraderie.
Curious about what it takes to be a Viceregent? Interested in running, or just want a peek behind the scenes? This is your chance to hear directly from the Vicereines about their roles, responsibilities, and the heart of service in Ostgardr.
We’ll also be discussing:
If you’re working on a project, we’d love for you to share it! Whether you’re new, returning, or a long-standing member, this is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and celebrate the growing unity and friendship within our expanded Province.
This is your Ostgardr, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Sofya Gianetta di Trieste Vicereine, Crown Province of Ostgardr
