[Mid] RE: [aten] Great Western War III Announcement (Long)

> GREAT WESTERN WAR III
> Cousins in War - Comrades in Celebration
> November 9-14,1999
>
> The populace of the Known Worlde is invited to the third annual Great
> Western
> War, an Inter-kingdom gathering to celebrate the arts of war and of
> peace!
> On the second weekend of November, XXXIV AS, (November 9-14,1999 AD)
> Prado
> Regional Park in Chino, California, will host the fighters, artisans,
> archers, and merchants of the Society at the third encounter of the
> Great
> Western War. (Please note that while this year's GWW is not on
> Columbus Day
> Weekend, future events will be held at that time.) Come and camp
> beside the
> waters of the lake, stroll the grassy meadows, enjoy the temperate
> climate
> and balmy winds of central Caid. Fight with people from all over the
> Society
> all day, and revel with them all night. Arts and Sciences activities,
> classes, displays, and competitions will occur throughout the event.
> A Grand
> Court will be held Saturday night.
>
> There will a millennium-end's worth of war fighting starting on
> Wednesday,
> November 10th. Heavy (hard suit) weapons, Rapier, Schlager, Shinai,
> combat
> archery and siege weapon tournaments and scenarios will be happening
> throughout the event. There will be a multitude of scenarios and
> skirmishes
> across a wide selection of terrain features, including open fields,
> rolling
> hills, forest, and Loch Prado's Castle Hill. There are also tavern
> and naval
> scenarios in the works for Rapier, Schlager, and Shinai fighters. For
> more
> information, contact Sir Padraig Fraochdha Idheach (Paul Ghezzo,
> padraic@loop.com or 626/296-6575).
>
> Arts activities include a Laurel's Prize Tourney, three days worth of
> classes
> (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), interactive demos of different
> arts/sciences,
> music jam sessions (vocal and instrumental), dancing, and possibly the
>
> performance stage idea from last year. Mistress Finella Harper (Wendy
> Creek,
> finella@lightspeed.net or 805/588-9503) can provide additional
> information.
>
> We are planning several archery tournaments: a Clout Shoot, a medium
> to long
> distance shoot (900 round or York), a variety of novelty shoots and
> some
> surprises. Those interested in sponsoring and/or running a shoot
> should
> contact the Master of Archers as soon as possible: Lord Phelan of
> Penguinroost (Allan Kershaw, 626/309-0558 or allan@kershaw.usc.edu).
>
> Equestrians will likewise enjoy splendid activities, including the
> opportunity to rent horses. Contact the Master of Horse, Gabriel
> Shadewe
> Hauke (Wes Mulder, 760/949-6388 or wmulder@juno.com).
>
> A beautiful shopping area on the greensward overlooking the lake will
> be
> filled with merchants displaying their finest wares for your purchase.
> (And
> a huge tent will be available for merchants without pavilions.) A
> Midnight
> Madness shopping frenzy will take place Sunday night. More
> information on
> selling at the Great Western War is available from Sir Gavin
> MacDomnhuill
> (Mark Zitny, SirGavin@aol.com or 714/544-4669).
>
> The site (Prado Regional Park, 16700 South Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA
> 91710)
> opens for our use at noon, Tuesday, November 9th and closes on Sunday,
>
> November 14 at 11:59 p.m. Monday, November 15 will be for takedown
> only. We
> have to be offsite by 1:00 p.m. Directions: From the west,
> northwest, and
> east: Interstate 10 or the 60 to Euclid Avenue (Route 83). South on
> Euclid
> to the park entrance on the left (just past Pine Avenue). From the
> Northeast: 1-15 south to 60 west to Euclid. Follow directions above.
> From
> the south: Take 15 north to the 91 west to the 71 north. Turn right
> on
> Euclid; the park is on the right. Airport Access: Ontario Airport is
> 10
> miles away from the site. For information on the Airport Shuttle
> Service,
> contact Baroness Luighseach nic Lochlainn (Lucinda Stephenson,
> luiseach@aol.com, 909/784-5202). Conveniences (stores, banks,
> restaurants,
> motels (small and cheap), etc.) are about 6 miles from the site.
> Larger
> hotels (Red Lion at the airport) are 10 miles away.
>
> Fees: Preregistration: Arriving Tuesday thru Thursday, Adults: $28.00,
>
> Children: $12.50; Arriving Friday or later, Adults: $22.00, Children:
> $9.50.
> ***Checks will be accepted for preregistration only.*** Your
> registration
> will be held if your check is returned, and an additional fee will be
> charged. ***The preregistration cutoff date is October 15, 1999***?all
>
> preregistrations must be postmarked by this date or they will be
> returned
> unprocessed. Your receipt will be mailed to you (make sure your
> address is
> correct!). Exchange your receipt at the troll booth for your site
> favor.
> Make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Kingdom of Caid. To get a
> preregistration
> form, contact Lady Meadhbh Eileanach (Andy Swanson, MeadhbhE@aol.com,
> or
> 805/488-6814).
>
> At the Gate: Arriving Tuesday thru Thursday, Adults: $31.00, Children:
>
> $15.50; Arriving Friday or later, Adults: $25.00, Children: $12.50.
> ***Cash
> and traveler's checks only will be accepted at the gate.***
>
> The fourth child aged 6-14 is free. All children under the age of 6
> are free.
> Dogs are $1.00 per dog per day. Day-trippers must pay the full fee at
> the
> gate, and will receive a prorated refund when they leave the site.
>
> ***All minors must be accompanied by parent or legal, court-appointed
> guardian, with a notarized minor's waiver and medical waiver, or be an
>
> emancipated minor with proof.*** No exceptions. We will be checking.
>
> Individuals may be asked for identification at the gate.
>
> The backbone of the Great Western War is its volunteers. Help is
> needed in
> all areas to once again make this a successful event. Some of the
> areas that
> we need help in are Gate, Security, Parking Control, Set Up, Take
> Down, Privy
> Detail, and Headquarters Staff, as well as help with the various
> war-related
> competitions. We will once again be having a raffle solely for
> volunteers,
> including many fine items from Caid's artisans. Also, some of the
> war's
> proceeds go to the kingdom sanctioned fund or shire, barony, college
> or
> canton of your choice, based on how many hours you put in! This is
> your
> chance to benefit your local group. If you would like to help, you
> can
> sign-up by contacting Duchess Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain (Valerie
> Williams,
> ValerieSTW@aol.com, or 714/505-4066).
>
> Greater intelligence will soon be forthcoming, with specifics on
> battle
> scenarios, shuttle service from the airports, and more. For more
> information, please contact the Event Steward, Duke John ap Gwyndaff
> of
> Holdingford (Jason Williams, IarllJohn@aol.com, or 714/505-4066, 14432
>
> Raintree, Tustin, CA 92680) or our website:
> http://emporium.turnpike.net/Z/zen/GWW/index.html.
>
From: Tarsie Franklin <tfranklin@nspheart.com>
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