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More information coming soon. Please ask Questions! Hope to see people at the event.
Father Christmas VI The official Write up:
He was a huge man in a bright red robe (bright as holly berries) with a hood that had fur inside it and a great white beard that fell like a foamy waterfall over his chest…”I have come at last”, said he. “She has kept me out for long time, but I have got in at last. Aslan is on the move. The Witch’s magic is weakening.”
Come celebrate the return of Father Christmas to Narnia at the sixth annual Father Christmas Feast and Battle. The event is hosted by Narnia and Tartarus Invictus. Narnia is proud to offer another year of snow covered combat, Dagorhir fellowship, and most importantly great food! Father Christmas hosts a full day of battles, tournaments, and challenges worthy of Aslan! The event will also feature door prizes, Art and Science contest including costume and bard contests. To fill the void before the feast a limited day board offers snacks and drinks. Finally, to cap off the event, a full two course sit down feast! Full details on battles and contest coming in the next few weeks.
Date:
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Location
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. 53 West Falls Road West Falls, New York 14170.
Times:
Site opens for staff: 9:00 am
Site opens for guests: 11:30 am
Logistics: 11:30 am
Weapons check: 12:00 am
Warm ups: 12:30 pm
Main battle: 1:00 pm
Closing battle: 4:30 pm
Tourney: 4:30 pm
Day board: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Feast: 6:00 pm
Event ends: 9:30 pm
Costs:
Day trip (No Feast): 5.00
Full Day (with Feast) 15.00
Feast maximum number of people:
The feast is limited to 100 people this year. Details on when pre-pay and RSVPS coming soon, but when the time comes act fast. Last year the feast sold out in a week. Only a pre-pays count as an RSVP this year! Last year was had too much food left over based on RSVP no shows and it was just a tad wasteful. So please, plan ahead and send us cash before the event. It also helps out the cook who foots the bill out of pocket otherwise.
Please make check payable to Lance Kazmark and send them to:
Lance Kazmark.
54 Lake St, Apt A.
Hamburg NY 14075
Please write “FC FEAST” in the notes section.
The Feast Menu:
FIRST REMOVE (COURSE):
Market Day Soup
Bread
Cheese
Relish tray
Thracian Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Roman Bread
SECOND REMOVE:
Pork medallions--Roman style
Greek potatoes
Pastinacae--(carrots)
Bread
Honey Butter
DESSERT:
Honey Ginger Bread
Basbousa
Apples poached in wine and spices with cream
Additional information:
Feast Gear:
Just a reminder for folks to bring their own feast gear.
Here's a suggested list:
Bowl
Plate
Silverware
Napkin
Cold beverage vessel
hot beverage vessel
there will be tablecloths on the tables already, but you are welcome to bring one along.
Candle Policy: Enclosed candles are preferred. Short tapers and pillars are okay providing they are in a proper base and handled with care. The event staff reserves the right to ask people to extinguish candles at any time, and for any reason. Thanks for your cooperation.
Dirty dishes: Do NOT use the bathroom sinks to clean your feast gear. A trash can and dish washing/rinsing water will be provided after the feast.
First Responders: West Falls Volunteer Fire Company 716-652-1353 is only a few minutes away. Plus two members live immediately across the street from the church. There is also a basic first aid kit, defib unit and O2 tank on premises.
Smoking and Drinking on site: Site is non-smoking and dry. 100% DRY site, no exceptions. Anyone caught with alcohol will be asked to leave. There is a butt bucket OUTSIDE in the back to accommodate smokers.
Arts and Science contest:
This year Father Christmas will once again offer an arts and science contest to show off and reward the talents of our many Dagorhir artisans and performers. The contest will run the entire day. Guest judges will examine the entries over the course of the day. Tables will be provided to display the entries. If a person makes use of an entry (such as using a weapon in battle) it is not the job of the judges to go look at it. The event staff will announce the winners at the end of the feast. This year there are no categories. Instead all categories compete as one and a first, second, and third place prize is awarded. Sample submissions include but are not limited to: Weapon building including shields, armor, cooking, performance, and sewing. Sadly, this is a dry site so brewing and other alcohol related entries are not allowed.
Chinese auction:
As an added contest Father Christmas will feature a “Chinese” auction offering a mix of Dagorhir, gaming, and general use items. Each person attending the event (feast or otherwise) will receive a single ticket to bid on items in the auction. Additional tickets are available at logistics at a cost of one dollar for one ticket. There is no limit to the number of tickets a person can buy. A winner will be announced during the feast. All additional funds raised at the auction will go to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church.
Charity: FISH of East Aurora. Food and Clothing donations:
St Paul's Lutheran Church, the location of Father Christmas VI, supports FISH of East Aurora, Inc. which is a non-profit food pantry and clothing distribution center that serves low-income families in the Western New York south town’s communities of Aurora, Elma, Marilla, Wales, Holland and Colden. FISH provides food to an average of 150 families twice per month, ranging from individuals to large families. The work done at FISH is made possible by the community and at Father Christmas V; this includes all attendees as members. People who are concerned about the needs of others make it possible to give to those who truly need it. Narnia and its members make commitments to help the community as part of their quest for Knighthood. This year we ask Father Christmas attendees to help out helping other by bringing non-perishable foods, gently used clothing donations for men, women, and/or children, and/or household items such as utensils and linens when you sign in at the event on January 24th. As part of their January promotion, St Paul's Lutheran Church is looking for hot cereal donations, a favorite among the Dagorhir community on those cold mornings at Ragnarok. With your help we help make the difference for others!
