Central Park Picnic — Sunday, August 1

July 21, 2021 Posted inUncategorized

Denizens of Whyt Whey and the surrounding lands, join us for a park picnic to celebrate the summer and spend time in good company after so long apart!

We will gather on Sunday, July 25, starting at 2:00 PM — unless the weather is inclement, in which case we will announce a postponement to the following Sunday, August 1.

[UPDATE, July 25: the weather forecast for this afternoon has been downgraded to “scattered thunderstorms,” so it looks like we need to push our picnic back to the rain date, next Sunday, August 1. The long-range forecast suggests next Sunday will be dry and pleasant — I look forward to seeing you all then!]

[UPDATE, August 1: Today’s weather is looking pleasant — comfortable temperatures and no rain until late in the day — so we’re moving ahead with our picnic plans for this afternoon. Pack your lunch and join us at 2:00 on the Great Hill!]

Volunteer Opportunity: Provincial Webminister

July 21, 2021 Posted inUncategorized

I was appointed as Provincial Webminister on an acting basis when the previous office holder moved away earlier this summer, and although I enjoy doing this work, I already have too many things on my plate, so I am recruiting volunteers to take on the role.

If you’re interested in the position, please speak up at Commons this evening, or reach out to me directly.

I’d love to take on one or two people as deputies as soon as possible, and then turn the office over to one of them as of the August meeting. Of course, I’ll still be around, and am glad to provide ongoing support and assistance as needed.

Attached below are a job description and some notes about the tools and tasks involved — and of course, if you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to ask me!

Come to the Ethereal Feast of the Fireflies — August 14

July 16, 2021 Posted inCalendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Event

Greetings to the populace of Østgarðr!

The Canton of Brokenbridge is inviting you all to our Ethereal Feast of the Fireflies.

As we stand in the dusk of the pandemic, we long for the Pennsic Potluck, that magical night at camp where we get together, bring food, and make merry with our chosen time-traveling family. While a paltry replacement, Brokenbridge wants to make an attempt to recreate that night to hold us out for our final year of solitude. This includes tent backdrops, candle light, party games, and a box of goodies delivered to your door!

WHEN: August 14th starting at 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

WHERE: Online via Zoom. Pre-register to receive the link.

REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/vDtwXHoHxsku3dhr7
• With kit: Cost is $10. Maximum of 24 kits, first-come first-served. Must register by August 6th.
• Without kit: free.

KIT: The package will include a backdrop-making kit, swag, a printed games booklet, and a recipe booklet. If you are opting in for a kit, you MUST pre-register by August 6th.

Going kit-less? Choose an appropriate Zoom virtual background, or create your own Pennsic-themed setting!

POT LUCK: Since we can’t physically bring our own food to the potluck, we’ll be bringing recipes! We will be collecting people’s favorites and you can download your copy soon! If you have a recipe you want to share, please reach out to me or Randve L’il Hammar.

Feel free to prepare something! But bring your food – we shall be feasting together so that we can be asked questions just as we’re putting food in our mouths!

Drinking is encouraged! So don’t forget a bottle of your favorite!

Best,

— Ragnarr Bliskegg
— Seneshal of Brokenbridge

Provincial Commons — July 21

July 15, 2021 Posted inCommons

Greetings, populace!  We are abuzz with plans and stirrings.  We had a lot to talk about at our last 2 commons (May & June).  So much did we talk, that I struggled to condense the conversations and finally gave up.  You may read essentially a transcript of what transpired at both meetings on our website.  (Thank you to Mathghamhain for taking such excellent notes!)

https://ostgardr.eastkingdom.org/commons-minutes-for-may-2021/ https://ostgardr.eastkingdom.org/commons-minutes-for-june-2021/

Please read them!!  If you were not there, you will learn much.  If you were there, please review to see if you volunteered for anything, and if possible be prepared to comment at Commons on your progress or your regret therein.  😉

Commons will be Wednesday, July 21st, via our usual Google Meet channel.  Join us online: https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi or dial in (audio only): ‪(US) +1 402-364-0138‬ PIN: ‪616 864 602#‬  Call begins at 7pm.  Meeting will convene at 7:30.

Officers, please submit your reports by Monday, so we can all review them before the meeting.  Thank you!!

Commons minutes for June 2021

July 15, 2021 Posted inCommons

June 2021 Minutes • Østgarðr Commons

The June commons meeting was held June 16. Here are the minutes/notes as recorded by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin and edited by Alienor Salton. The officers’ reports are attached at the end.

Opening 

  • Called to order at 7:31pm.
  • Seneschal:  

Vivat to Lady Kunigunde, AOA in court

Vika and Simon for Sovereign’s Award of Esteem

Yehuda for Order of the Golden Rapier

Vivat to Wilhelm for reauthorizing in thrown weapons

Vivat to Noble Anne for their service as webminister, and best wishes as they move out of the province. Webminister baton has been passed to Mathghamhain, looking for a replacement

Vivat to Zahra for the new e-Horse, looks great; next issue is Sept 1, please submit material now.

Thanks to BB demo crew — it looked fantastic. Ragnarr: Thank you to everyone who came out. Lada: They got a shoutout from the SCA president (?).

Fencing Practice Joins Armored Combat

July 14, 2021 Posted inRegularly Scheduled, Uncategorized

With the coming of summer, Østgarðr’s fencers and rattan fighters have joined forces for a combined weekly practice in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park.

Practice is generally held every Tuesday starting at 7:00 PM, but may be cancelled due to weather or schedule conflicts; for confirmation, check our Facebook group or email the armored combat marshal or fencing marshal to be sure the practice is on.

We generally meet by the cluster of trees on the right foul line of the third ballfield, close to the center entrance from Driggs Avenue; visit the McCarren directions page for a map.

Known World Heraldic & Scribal Symposium is This Weekend

July 8, 2021 Posted inEvent

The Known World Heraldic & Scribal Symposium starts Friday evening and runs through the weekend, with dozens of classes on calligraphy, illumination, pigments, names, armory, courts, administration, and more.

It’s all online and no pre-registration is required; just check the schedule, pick the classes that interest you, make sure you’ve got a copy of Zoom installed, and return to kwhss.sca.org a bit before the class begins to find the necessary links.

Take a few minutes to browse the class list and find something that interests you!

Visting the Medicis at the Met

July 3, 2021 Posted inArts & Sciences, Event

Join members of the Crown Province of Østgarðr for a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to examine the sixteenth-century Italian fashions of Florence on display in the exhibit “The Medici: Portraits & Politics, 1512-1570”.

We will meet on Sunday July 11, gathering on the museum steps at 11:30am and will enter the museum at 12pm.

Demo Stream with IndieCade’s “Beyond Screens”

June 16, 2021 Posted inEvent

Twitch streamers IndieCade visited with a dozen members of Østgarðr’s populace today in our Canton of Brokenbridge, getting a glimpse of some of the activities we enjoy, including historical research, music, fiber work and costuming, crafting, and sword fighting.

The virtual demonstration was streamed live to Internet viewers, and also captured for later playback — you can watch a recording of the two-hour segment below:

Our sincere thanks to Debra Everett-Lane and Greg Trefry of “Beyond Screens,” as well as the members of our populace who made this event possible.