Winter Bazaar XLIV/2009

Date

November 20-22 AS XLIV/2009

Branch

The Shire of Dragon's Mist (Washington County, OR)

Autocrat

HL Mairghread inghean Dubhghaill

Site

[Washington County Fairgrounds], Main Exhibit Hall-North, Hillsboro, OR

Weather

Wind and rain. Outside. The thermostat was set for 70F inside.

Activities

Buy-a-Life Tourney

Dancing Demonstration

Canned food drive for prizes

The site will be open to the public on Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

Event Highlights

• Over 20 Merchants came and sold their wares much to the public's delight.
• The Buy-A-Life Tourney brought in another $125 for the SCA's donation to the LLS. Not bad for a small event.
• The Canned food drive collected 3 boxes worth of acceptable food to be donated to the Oregon Food Bank.
• Sir Brand led an inspiring discussion about fundraising and raising the public awareness of the SCA and what we have to offer.
• HL Slaine inghean ui Maille led a dancing demonstration that was enjoyed by all (Thank you to the musicians), and recorded as examples of period dances.

Pictures

Photos by HL Matilda Beresford

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Personal Memories

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The fighting was really fun. Being able to apply the techniques I'm studying was very rewarding. The after hours, um, gathering, was intense. Being asked by a herald to keep it down was a unique experience. I had the privilege of giving the DM Seneschal's Favor to Magdelena Suarez for her unending support and friendship. I really enjoyed giving her that small token of my immense gratitude. Thank you, Magdelena. I'm looking forward to next year. --Lord Eoghan ÓBriain

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