EVENTS 2004
Harvest Celebration III
Shire of Ambergard October 23, 2004 Ephrata, WA
Unto the populace of An Tir, greetings. The time is
upon us when the harvest has been brought in and
found to be plentiful. Come and celebrate with the
Shire of Ambergard as we partake of this bounty.
There will be games during the day and a served feast
in the evening to honor Their Majesties, Thorin and
Dagmaer prepared by the Ambergard Culinary Guild. For
those who wish to, there will be a subtleties contest
to be judged by and served to the high table. The
menu is posted on our website: See Recipes.
If you have have any food concerns, contact the
Feastocrat: Lord Bacchus (Buck Naff)
or (509) 765-1698 before 9 pm. Due to limited space,
reservations are required, prepaid preferred by October 10th,
2004. Send reservations to either Mistress Olivia Visconti (Bambi
Libby) or HL Triona de Mere (Tovi Naff). Site opens at 2; feast
at 5:30 pm.
Site Fees: $10.00 for adults and 13 and up.
$6.00 for children 6-12.Family cap of $32.00 for
members, $40.00 non members. $3.00 non member
surcharge in force.
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Directions: Take your best route to Ephrata,
WA. The site is the Ephrata Recreation Center 112
Basin Street SW. Basin Street in the main street
through town. Look for the SCA signs.
Further information on Lodgings can be found under
Maps
& Lodging
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Notice: The Travelodge will offer
a discount if people tell them that they are
with the SCA. This is a great location as it
is just across the street from the ERC, and
well within short walking distance.
1 bed (King or Queen) is $45.00 + tax
2 beds (Queen or Full) are $55.00 + tax
Pets are welcome with an additional $5.00 per
night
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Autocrats: Mistress Olivia Visconti (Bambi
Libby) 24 E Street NE, Ephrata, WA 98823
(509)754-7155 9 am to 9 pm. .
HL Triona de Mere 3761 Road F-NE, Moses Lake, WA
98837 (509)765-1698 5pm to 9pm.
Iron and Ink
Shire of Ambergard
Ephrata, Washington
June 18-20, 2004
Iron and Ink is offered as a weekend retreat for the
Artisans of the Inland's Region of Central AnTir.
However, anyone and everyone who desires to join-in
and take part are most welcome.
Members of the Most Ancient and Noble Order of the
Laurel who reside in the Inlands Region are expressly
invited to attend and teach their preferred art and
to encourage their apprentices in the same. We would
like to request Members of the Order of the Jambe de
Lion and other Inlands Area Artisans also to please
consider teaching a favorite art form at this event.
Dame Tamlyn Sable Sable, Kingdom Scribe is handling
the arrangement of class scheduling and those wishing
to offer a class should contact her by e-mail at
or by phone at (425) 880-6209.
Schedule:
The Site opens at noon on Friday, June 18th - but you
can make arrangements with the Autocrat if you really
want to come earlier than that. Friday will mainly
consist of site set-up and preparation and individual
camp set-up. The Site closes sometime in the
afternoon or evening on Sunday, June 20th - after
everyone has comfortably packed up and departed - but
you can make arrangements with the Autocrat if you
really want to stay longer than that.
Saturday morning, breakfast snacks, coffee, tea and
juice will be provided to get things fired up and
classes should begin around 9:00 or 10:00 a.m.
Classes:
Class descriptions and the schedule are now available
(off-site).
Cystenin and Mishka are each offering a one-on-one
mentoring class, by request on the topic you want.
For those interested, we are hoping to have an
introductory lesson on Barony and Shire obligations
for the 40-Year Celebration Doomsday Book and a class
on Civic Armory - Heraldic Achievement for Branches
Modern clothing is acceptable in all classes and for
some may be preferable.
Expect some classes to require lab fees to cover
costs and come prepared bringing change (small
bills).
Meetings:
An Inlands Regional Laurel Meeting is planned and it
would be nice to also have a "gathering for
introductions" of the Inland's Jambes over tea or
some such. More information will be forthcoming as
plans and scheduling firm up.
Food:
A Potluck Feast is planned for Saturday evening. If
you wish to attend the feast, please plan to come to
the table dressed in Period Attire. The main meat
dish will be provided by Ambergard's Culinary Guild.
As it is "potluck," you will need to please also
bring a dish to feed 8 - 10 adults. Saturday Morning,
breakfast snacks and drinks will be provided. Other
meals are your own responsibility. The drive-in
restaurant next door is not open on the weekends, but
there are a number of others in town who are i.e.,
Subway, McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Maker and DK's
and we also have a Safeway and aWal-Mart Super Center
for purchasing groceries and/or fresh produce. We
have a pretty large barbeque if you need to use it.
Site Information and Accommodations:
The event will be held at Elgar and Bronwen's private
residence in the Shire of Ambergard. The property is
in the town of Ephrata and a bit less than an acre in
size. Approximately 40% of the property is a shaded
and manicured lawn and the rest mostly graveled with
a small portion of asphalt driveway. Extra parking is
available at the drive-in Restaurant next door (by
permission of the owner) and during the day, on the
street frontage. There are two outbuildings; one set
up as a woodworking shop, the other is a large
three-car garage with concrete floor that can be used
by the metalworkers. Scribal classes and activities
will be held inside the residence, which is
air-conditioned and has two large and two small
lesson and work areas. There are three bathrooms with
showers inside. One or more portable handicap toilets
will be set up outside. Camping Space is limited but
definitely available. We would appreciate that you
RSVP your pavilion size - if you plan on
"over-nighting" - as good planning will help to
ensure that all are able to find a resting-place in
the shade. There is a public swimming venue in town.
Directions to get there will be provided in the site
handout. Bring your suits and towels (and sunscreen)
if you would like to take advantage of it. Portable
fire-pits are okay (please do not dig fire-pits into
the lawn). The outbuildings are lit for possible
night-time work. We have limited outdoor lighting but
I expect that we will all prefer the light of
portable torches - so bring them if you like. There
are a number of water spigots available on the
property with water coming from the city well. We
will try to keep hose attached to some for fire
safety and others open for drawing water.
Site Fees:
The Non-Member Surcharge is in effect for this event.
The site fee for Iron and Ink for Blue Card Carrying
SCA Members is $4.00 and your Potluck contribution
(if you are staying for dinner). Please add another
$3.00 to that fee if you are not a card-carrying
member of the SCA. Remember that some classes may
require lab fees to cover the cost of materials.
Site Info:
Bronwyn and Elgar's Keep
701 Basin St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Directions to Site:
If you are coming East on I-90:Take Hwy 283 (Exit
151) and drive almost all the way through Ephrata -
it's about 22 miles. First, Hwy 283 becomes Hwy 28 at
Naylordale Junction then it becomes Basin Street
(once you are in Ephrata). Turn left on 6th AVE NW,
and then make an almost immediate right turn into the
alley-way behind Barb and Ed's Drive-In. Drive
through the gate at the end of the alley into our
backyard parking lot.
If you are coming West on I-90: Take Hwy 17 (Exit
179) and do not turn off this road until you hit
"Basin Street" in Ephrata (Please note: about 5 miles
before you hit Ephrata, Hwy 17 becomes Hwy 282. You
want to be on Hwy 282 because Hwy 17 actually veers
off to the right at the Y - towards Soap Lake - DON'T
GO THAT WAY.) Anyway, when you hit Basin Street in
Ephrata, you will be at a streetlight where you must
make either a right or left turn. Please turn right
onto Basin Street. Drive almost all the way through
town (heading North) and make a left turn on 6th AVE
NW and then make an almost immediate right turn into
the alley-way behind Barb and Ed's Drive-In. Drive
through the gate at the end of the alley into our
backyard parking lot.
If you are coming West out of Spokane on Hwy 2: You
need to turn onto Hwy 28 at Davenport. Highway 28
becomes Basin Street as you enter Ephrata. Once in
Ephrata, turn right on 6th AVE NW, immediately after
Barb and Ed's Drive-In. Then, make an almost
immediate right turn into the alley-way behind Barb
and Ed's Drive-In. Drive through the gate at the end
of the alley into our backyard parking lot.
If you are coming South on Hwy 17: Turn right onto
Hwy 28 right after you get through Soap Lake (it's
like an on-ramp) and follow the directions listed
above for Hwy 28.
Autocrat: Bronwen Elgars (mka Terri A.
Morrison)
701 Basin NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2846 or e-mail
War in the Oasis
Shire of Ambergard Ephrata, WA
March 13, 2004
As the snow leaves the mountains and warrior's
thoughts turn toward war, they hear the call of the
oasis and the first war of the season. Come one and
all to the War in the Oasis. Join His Majesty Skapti
at the NEW WAR SITE, OASIS PARK in the Shire of
Ambergard. You will find battles in the woods, and on
bridges! Merchants are welcome with no additional
merchant fee, peddlers packs welcome at our tavern.
War/Event Information: Field gate opens at
10:30 am. Site fee (includes tavern admission and
food) is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 6 to
13, and children 6 and under free with $3.00
nonmember charge in force. For those fighters not
able to make it to the tavern, please take advantage
of food available at the war site. Make checks
payable to: Shire of Ambergard, SCA Inc.
Tavern Information: For year number three the
Shire of Ambergard is holding a tavern with the
standard tavern fare available, including vegetarian
dishes. For your entertainment, we are looking for
wandering minstrels and bards to brighten up the
event. We will also be holding our annual rapier
tournament by insult. Tavern doors open at noon sharp
and will close at midnight.
Site Information: The war field has changed
this year to Oasis Park. Take your best route to
Ephrata. The park is located at the very edge of town
on the southwest side. SCA signs will be provided for
help. The tavern will again be held at the Ephrata
Recreation Center at 112 Basin Street SW. Look for
the large electronic sign.
Autocrats: Lady Triona de Sage Mere (mka Tovi
Naff) 509-765-1698,, and Lady Katerina Drevena de Pilsen (mka Jenna
Scheirer), 509-989-5991,
Stinky Rose Feast II
>Saturday, February 7th, 2004
Shire of Ambergard, Ephrata WA
Event will be held at the Rebekah Hall 1934 Moses
Lake Ave, Lakeview Park. Just North of Ephrata off
HWY 28 (near the Roller Rink).
We will be holding a Pot-Luck feast with garlic
(stinky rose) as the theme. We welcome any and all
entrants in our cooking contests and the sky is the
limit. The only rule is that all recipes entered must
include garlic. Documentation is a plus and no breath
mints are allowed. Prizes will be awarded. Feast is
scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM. Shire of Ambergard is
happy to provide a main meat (chicken), which will be
prepared by our shire culinary guild. Please bring a
pot-luck dish, which can be your contest entry, but
make enough to feed 8 to 10.
The site is open all day and the shire members will
be busy making new hall banners during the day. If
you would like to join the fun you are more than
welcome. We should be starting at 9:00 AM. We will
also be talking about heraldry. Site fee is $3.00 per
person, under 5 free.
We have a very small hall reserved for this event
and if you are planning on attending please let us
know by the 5th so that we make sure to have plenty
of room for everyone.
Autocrat is Lord Jay de Lille (mka) Jay Runnion,
(509) 754-7155, or
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