Upcoming in Østgarðr: May 9th – May 22nd

May 9, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Archery, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Combat, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Public Demonstration, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

There is a lot going on in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
5/10		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
5/12		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Class: Writing you First Award Recommendation – A Virtual Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Fri.
5/13		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Sat.
5/14		10:00 a.m.
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6:00 p.m.		Event: Lions End Spring Schola
Canton of Lions End
(Levittown, NY)		Details
Sat. 5/1410:00 a.m.
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5:00 p.m.		Demonstration at Viking Festival
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
5/17		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/18		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
5/19		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
5/22		1:30 p.m.
–
3:00 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.

COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.

Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Feb 21st – Mar 6th

February 22, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Whyt Whey, Combat, Event, Heavy Fighting, Regularly Scheduled

This weeks happenings in Østgarðr…

Wed.
2/23		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)		Details
Sat. 2/26 –
Sun. 2/27		10 a.m. on Sat –
11 a.m. Sun.		EVENT: Bears Tavern – Out of Hibernation
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)		Details
Sat. 2/268 p.m. –
10 p.m.		Saturday Night Solar: Stained Glass of Chartres Cathedral
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/2		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Feb 14th – Feb 27th

February 15, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled

This weeks happenings in Østgarðr…

Wed.
2/16		6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)		Details
Wed.
2/16		7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Østgarðr Commons
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
2/20		6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Brokenbridge Commons & A&S Evening – Japanese Cooking
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details

And next week…

Wed.
2/23		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)		Details
Sat. 2/26 –
Sun. 2/27		10 a.m. on Sat –
11 a.m. Sun.		EVENT: Bears Tavern – Out of Hibernation
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)		Details
Sat. 2/268 p.m. –
10 p.m.		Saturday Night Solar: Stained Glass of Chartres Cathedral
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details

Come and Compete in the Østgarðr Bardic Championships

January 20, 2022 Posted inArts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Event, Performing Arts

As the nights draw longer and the cold sets in it is considered tradition to join among the fire and tell stories. We sing songs, hold hands, and give words to the thoughts within our hearts; all in the hope that the long nights will become shorter and the sunlight will grow hot.

In the middle of these long nights, our imaginations run. We speak of spectres from the past, of myths, legends, and the creatures that walk under the moon and stars. We give voices to the things we see and hear, but cannot reason.

For Deck the Halls of Valhalla, we invite all bards to tell us their best winter themed stories. Speak to us of your own spectres, creatures, myths and legends to entertain us in the long night. Whether you seek to compete, to share your songs and tales or simply to listen and admire the tales of others, come and join us for…

The Østgarðr Provincial Bardic Championships

at Deck the Halls of Valhalla, an ethereal event hosted by the Canton of Broken Bridge

Where: Online via Google Meet at http://meet.google.com/kji-wfai-tkb

When: Saturday, January 29th – event begins at 6:00 p.m. EST, The Bardic Championship begins at 7:30 p.m. EST

Full Event Detail: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=3774

Bardic Competition Rules

This year our Viceregents and Bardic Champion will be judging on several parameters for the competition. Two winners will be chosen from the competition: best populace performance and the new Østgarðr Bardic Champion.

Storytelling

Those that wish to compete to be the next champion must tell a story. The story can be in spoken word or in song. The story will be defined as: a piece of entertainment with a beginning, middle, and end. Historical documentation is not required, only that the song is appropriate for the theme of the event. Bonus points will be given for those that have short explanations or context for their piece and performance. Explanations/context must stay under 30 seconds to be considered for bonus points.

Contestants will need to keep performances under 5 minutes due to time constraints of the event.

Visual Components

Your camera is your stage! Those that choose to participate will also be judged on the visual components of their entry; this will include backdrop props, outfits, puppets, and everything in between. The quality of your webcam or microphone will not be considered for judging. Bonus points will be given for entrants that coordinate their visual components with the theme of the event.

There are no prerequisites for joining the competition, and participation in the competition is purely optional. There will be a bardic circle afterwards hosted by Nobilis Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo.

We look forward to seeing you at Deck the Halls of Valhalla!

  • Catelin Straquihin, Armiger and 2019 Bardic Champion

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Jan 17th – 30th

January 16, 2022 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Event, Positions, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

This week is full of commons and other virtual gatherings…

Wed. 1/197 p.m. –
9:30 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details Link
Sun. 1/2311 a.m. –
1 p.m.		Brokenbridge Virtual Commons and Arts & Sciences class
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details Link
Sun. 1/23 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Meet the Østgarðr Viceregal Candidates #1
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online) 		Details Link

And next week…

Thu.
1/27		7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Meet the Østgarðr Viceregal Candidates #2
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online) 		Details
Link
Sat.
1/29		6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Event: Deck the Halls of Valhalla
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Link

Vivant to our Crown Contestants

November 5, 2021 Posted inEvent

The Crown Tournament of Ioannes and Honig will be held tomorrow to select the heirs to the Tyger throne. Please join the Crown Province in cheering for the members of our populace who’ve entered the contest, Jarl Valgard and Sir Ryouko’jin — vivant and best of luck!

Images from the unofficial Crown Tourney Field Guide.

Events Will Require Proof of Covid Vaccination or Test Result

October 3, 2021 Posted inEvent

On September 27, the Board of Directors announced that Kingdoms of the SCA would now have the option to require proof of Covid vaccination or negative test results to attend events, and the East Kingdom announced that they would be implementing this policy as of October 12.

This policy will apply to all in-person events, including local practices, A&S evenings, and other official gatherings. If you attend any of our full-day events or informal get-togethers here in the Crown Province or in the neighboring branches of the East Kingdom, you will need to show identification at the gate and either proof of a completed Covid vaccination or a negative result on a Covid test that was professionally administered in the previous 72 hours.

The details of how this policy will be implemented are still being ironed out, as in the regularly-updated Society FAQ and the East Kingdom workflow. The Kingdom seneschal is holding information sessions to discuss this via Zoom on Sunday 10/3 and Monday 10/4 at 7:00 Eastern; if you would like to attend, contact your seneschal for a link.

Provincial Court Report, John Barleycorn Returns

September 13, 2021 Posted inEvent

In the long awaited court of John Barleycorn Returns, Their Excellencies did welcome the newly arrived John Barleycorn back with pageantry, fanfare, and merriment.  A moment of silence was then held for those lost over the recent years of plague and in acknowledgement of the modern date. Continuing on to standard court business, great words were said for and by the event steward Aurora ffolkes on the successful event, volunteers were recognized with the award of the Sea Star, and newcomers were graced with gifts of functionally beautiful seahorse soap. 

Come with Us to John Barleycorn Returns

August 16, 2021 Posted inArchery, Arts & Sciences, Combat, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting

Oyez!!! Oyez!!! Pray attend our most recent missive from our Lord John Barleycorn!!!

Join us in a beautiful outdoor space with spacious picnic pavilions to gather and celebrate the return of John Barleycorn.

Greetings Dear Gentles,

As We prepare for our Lord John Barleycorn’s return a day long Celebration with activities and entertainments await you!

For Youth and Families

Lady Kunigunde and Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir bringing you a great slate of youth activities for both older and younger children to enjoy! Please come join us! A & S youth activities, including Bardic, Illumination, Coloring, Basketmaking, Storytelling, and Hula dancing.

Martial Tournaments

We will have Our Provincial Heavy Weapons Tournament, Our Provincial Archery Champions Tournament, and Our Provincial Fencing Champions Tournament. The schedule is forthcoming.

On our Roster is “Sir Edward’s Memorial Challenge” for those Brave enough to take it on!

Other Diverse Activities

In addition, our roster of activities includes most wonderous Demonstration by Lady Astridr Knarrarbringa who will show us her Lampworking skills. This art began in the fifth century B.C.E. and became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the Fourteenth Century is truly delightful candy for the eyes! Also A number of Surprise Demonstrations to delight the eye and palate.

We have a new addition to our day, our first annual “Bartertown,” for those who like the thrill of the hunt without weapons! For those looking to trade their SCA related goods, this is a excellent swap-meet style opportunity. Carry In, Carry Out. There will be NO money exchange for items, only trade. Items must be all SCA related. Tables are limited, First come-First serve. All others must set up on a blanket or personal table. For additional details, please contact the Bartertown Coordinator, Lady Raymonda the Second by email at rayrayrmartin@gmail.com

We are sorry that no feast will be available, but fear not, as there will be pre-packeged snacks and drinks (both nutritious and not) for we would not want you to expire before the Court Of Viceroy Il-Kha’an Suuder Saran and Vicerine Il-Khatun Lada Monguligin!

Reservations & Fees:
SCA Member Discount Adult/Youth reservation fee of $10.00
Non- SCA Members Adult/Youth reservation fee of $15.00
Children under 5 are free
reservation deadline September 1, 2021

Send Reservations to:

Lord AEthelstan St.Maur
Stan Cohen
85 Pomona Road
Suffern, N.Y. 10901-1919
Email for Lord AEthelstan St.Maur is below :
scarockland@gmail.com

For Further Information, please contact the Event Steward Lady Aurora ffolkes via cell phone: (914)960-0810( text first) email aroarofolk@gmail.com. Phone/text is best.

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks .You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

There is limited electricity at this site. There are handicap bathrooms. There are shaded areas with picnic tables. Set on top of a hill, there is almost always a breeze. In the event of rain , there is an indoor structure.

The official announcement of this event may be found on the East Kingdom Website here.