Toys for Tots Challenge
It is that time of year once again Dragon's Laire. Bring your new unwrapped toys to fight practice to donate for the Marine Corps and their yearly program. So remember we are the best Barony in the knowne world and we have a reputation to uphold this year, donate those toys and lets make it another great year for the kids in western Washington! We have till Yule to get those toys in so get em coming and bring them to me at fight practice.
YIS,
Lord Conchobar Mac Eoin,
Companion of the Goutte de Sange |
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PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE - SITE OPENS AT 9:00 AM
Come ye one, come ye all to the yuletide celebration of the Barony of Dragon's Laire. The Baron and Baroness invite all who would compete for the honor of being the Bardic Champion of Dragon's Laire to contact Master Arontius of Bygelswade for more details. Single entry bardic will also be available to those who wish to wet their feet in bardic competition.
The festivities will also include a delicious feast, a filking contest, a napkin folding contest, and classes as well as other activities. A complete list of classes will be forthcoming. All who wish to participate in the filking contest must write alternate lyrics to the tune of “Carol of the Bells”. Napkins will be provided for the napkin folding contest, however, you may provide your own napkin if you wish. You will need to demonstrate folding technique for the judges. Documentation is not requested.
The barony will also be collecting Toys for Tots. Please bring new and unwrapped toys to donate (see sidebar).
Autocrats:
Lady Liu Xian (Mary Fischer) 1514 N. Montgomery, Bremerton, WA 98312, 360-475-8710
Nidda Ridarelli (Danni Thorniley) 6965 ES Cleveland St., Port Orchard, WA 98366, 360-871-0271
Classes Offered:
We will be offering the following one hour classes: Medieval Cords, Medieval Games, and Heraldry 101 (THL Ian).
During Medieval Cords the instructors (THL Kassandra, THL Pernell, m'lady Red Bow) will be available for one-on-one instruction on how to make lucet cord, fingerloop braid. Heidi will be demonstrating Kumihimo braiding. During Medieval Games THL Yvon will show you some of the many entertaining games that our ancestors played. In Heraldry 101 THL Ian will share the basics of book heraldry and what you need to know to design your own heraldic device. Medieval Cords and Medieval Games will be offered immediately following opening court, and Heraldry 101 will follow them.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Site Opens
9:30 AM Baronial Court
10:00 AM Bardic Competition Begins; Classes Begin
12:00 PM Lunch (Baronial Court)
1:00 PM Bardic Competition Continues
1:00 PM Classes Resume
4:00 PM Bardic Competition Ends
5:00 PM Court
6:00 PM Feast Begins
10:00 PM Site Closes
Special Events/Contests:
Yule will feature two contests this year:
- Napkin Folding
Greetings good Barony. I wanted to further entice you to come to Yule (not that you needed any help I am sure).
We have some really nice site tokens; beautiful red napkins. And because of this I was inspired to hold a little contest. A prize goes to the one who can most impress us with their napkin folding skills. Props such as napkin rings, silverware, etc. are welcome. I make a mean bishops hat myself. So get your folding skills sharpened. I have a very nice prize in mind that I am tempted to keep for myself. I imagine the judging will be held just before the start of feast.
Here are a few interesting websites to get your creative juices flowing:
http://www.foodreference.com/html/art-history-napkins-729.html
http://www.fashion-era.com/food_history_fashion/1923_beeton_napkin_folding.htm
http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/NapkinFolds.html
Additional examples of napkin folding may be found at NapkinFoldingGuide.com, NapkinFolding.net, or About.com:Interior Decorating's article on Special Napkin Folding for Your Table
Good Luck!
Eilidh
- Filking - This year features the return of the Yule Filk Contest! There will be a contest to make the best filk, using the tune of the Carol of the Bells (listen to a selection of MIDI versions, or see the original lyrics for Carol of the Bells).
For those who are wondering, filk songs are, in the strictest sense, folk songs with a fantasy or science fiction theme. In some cases, but by no means always, filk songs take existing songs and write new lyrics that scan to the music. For a varied list of the definitions of Filk, head over to InterFilk. You can also see past examples of filk by members of Dragon's Laire.
Site Fee:
Adult $8 Youth ( Ages 6-17) $4 Children 5 and under Free. Non member surcharge of $3 will be in effect. Please make checks payable to "SCA Inc., Barony of Dragon's Laire".
Feast Prices:
Adult $7 Youth (Ages 6-17) $4 Children 5 and under Free. Contact Lady Xian for tickets.
Lunch
A requested donation of $1 per bowl is being asked. Served until gone
Three soups: Green Soup (vegetarian) with cream sauce as a separate topping;
Vegetarian Chili; Beef Barley
Remove one (Appetizers)
A variety of breads served with Honey, Garlic & Salted butter
A selection of fine cheeses
A choice of pickled, salted or smoked fishes as well as herbed, peppered or Italian dry salamis
Remove two (Beef course)
Beef Cubes braised in savory spices (Pepper & Garlic) slow simmered to tenderness server with a choice of mustard sauces.
Barley & Hazel nuts cooked in beef stock.
Baked Squash with brown sugar glaze.
Remove three (Pork course)
Pork tenderloin served with a honey sauce
Lentils with onion cooked in ham stock with a dollop of sour cream as garnish.
Honey glazed root vegetables.
Remove four (Dessert)
A choice plain, honey or vanilla Skyr (new cheese) (think yogurt)
Fresh seasonal fruit
Site Info:
Site opens at 9 AM
EAGLES #3586 4230 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Directions:
From Kitsap Peninsula: Take Hwy 3 to Poulsbo SR 305 exit.
1) Turn left after 1.8 miles at NE Lincoln Road.
2) Follow NE Lincoln for 2.6 miles.
3) Turn Left on NE Holt (Flashing Light) Follow to end.
From Bainbridge Ferry: Stay on SR 305 to Poulsbo and turn Right after 11.4 miles onto NE Lincoln Rd. Proceed from 2) above.
From Kingston Ferry: Proceed on SR 104/Bond Rd. To Poulsbo and turn left onto SR 305. Proceed from 1) above.
For more information, see website or contact one of the autocrats. |
