Welcome to the Home page for the Province of Golden Rivers! The Province encompasses a large portion of the Sacramento, CA area and has been a thriving group in the Kingdom of the West since the beginnings of the S.C.A.!
There are a lot of things going on in our Province! We have weekly fighter practice/ gather in Howe Park (2201 Howe Ave. The corner of Howe and Cottage), on Wednesdays starting around 6:30 and going until late. At these gatherings, you can watch our fighters practice and learn more about the art, see dancers having fun and perhaps join in, get information from our chatelaine (our “welcome wagon”), socialize with folks and get to know them, and much more. Our monthly Province business meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the same park, weather permitting. There is also a monthly Equestrian practice details can be found under classes.
In this site, you’ll find information on local events, as well as events throughout the Kingdom of the West . You can find out who the local officers are and what their jobs are. You can find links to help you get started on garb, finding a name/device, cooking a period dish, and more. Keep posted for updates!
Greetings due to the new Policies at Carmichael park and due to the fact that they put a frisbee golf course right through were the fighters practice, Fighter Practice and Gather have moved! We will now be meeting at Howe Park (2201 Howe Ave.) It is at the corner of Howe and Cottage the parking lot to turn into the park is on cottage across from the Home depot.
Good Gentles of the West Kingdom! Come and join the Populace of Golden Rivers for a day of Rapier Fighting, Fun, and a chance to LEARN something new! Afterwards, join us in a Pot-Luck BBQ Feast! It is a day NOT to be missed!
Relax with the Gallery as we watch the West kingdom Rapier Fighters display their prowess upon the field! Revel in the fact that you will witness feats of fighting skill at lightning quick speed! (Not mention that some of the outfits are really cool.)
And should you be able to divert your attention from the fighting, you will be able to partake in numerous A & S Classes that include (but are not limited to):
· "Beginning Marshalling": Join Duibheasa as she teaches you the basics of making sure everyone stays safe on and around the List Field, while wielding that "bumble-bee stick". Also, the basics of Armor Inspection will be covered. It is MORE than simply asking; "My Lord, are you wearing...?"
· "Heralding is Sexy": What is THAT, you say? Heralding? Sexy? It certainly is! We will have several Heralds on site to teach you the skills that will enable YOU to "OYEZ!" with the best of them, and learn the Litanies required moving the competitions along (and not "blowing out" your voice in the process)! Not to mention Court, Duty & Book!
· "Weaving": Baroness Anastasia (aka: "Auntie") will be there to help you with setting up a loom, and, if she is her typical self, you can expect her to possibly help with the basics of "Illumination". You always wanted to know what it takes to draw those lovely scrolls, well, here's a chance to see it first-hand! (See it, learn it, DO IT!)
Lots more stuff in the works! Make sure to see the Site Handout at "Gate" when you get there to see what else is planned. We may even have a "Spontaneous Bardic", so be ready!
As the afternoon draws near, we will fire up the grills for the BBQ. Golden Rivers will provide hot-dogs & hamburgers. Please bring a dish to share, and your own non-alcoholic beverages.
Location: Howe Park 2201 Howe Ave. The corner of Howe and Cottage. Site opens at 9:00am, and the event "ends" at 6:00pm. However, folks will undoubtedly stay later.
Site Fee: FREE!!! However, any donations will be gladly accepted.
Autocrat: Vincenzo Saracini (mka: Glen Sarcona) 916-993-8004 (Before 9:00 PM)
3680 David Drive, North Highlands, CA 95660. thesarconas@yahoo.com
Golden Rivers Championship
Province of Golden Rivers
Sacramento, CA
Date: February 26, 2011
It is time once again to choose a new Lord and Lady of Golden Rivers. Come and join Viscountess Annora Raines and Baron James Skalli in a day of fighting and fun. The Lord and Lady of the Swan will also be holding Their Princess' Champion, Banner Bearer and Rapier Champion tournaments on this day. The weapons styles/tourney styles will be somewhat different for these tournaments, so please watch the Yahoo group for details. The Bard of Golden Rivers Competition will also be held that evening during the potluck. The current Bard has issued this challenge, if you were at GRAB, you are entered in the competition. It is 1 piece, bard's best. Be prepared! There will be a sideboard style feast served after the tournaments are completed. It will be a soup, meat dish, veggie, bread and dessert. You can bring extra food if you would like. The Arts and Science competition will be hats and caps(documentation required).
Site info: 5750 grant Ave, Carmichael, Ca 95608 Site opens at 9am closes at 10pm. Tournaments start at 10:30am sharp. Site fee is $8.00, children 5 and under are free. We are using the field closest to the street this year. PLEASE bring wet weather cover if you have it.
Autocrat: Katrina Yarbrough(Tammera Gulliver), 3301 Cimmarron Rd. Cameron Park, CA 95682, tamiemeister@gmail.com, 530-558-5710.
Directions: Take Hwy 50 the Watt Blvd Exit. Go North. Turn right at Fair Oaks Blvd. Go 5.4 miles. Turn left on Grant Ave. The park is on your left side. Turn left into the first driveway. Park behind the clubhouse.
The Lord and Lady of Golden Rivers, James and Annora, invite you to a stellar feast to celebrate the founding of our great province. The theme for this years feast is British Isles and is being cooked by last years team. If you were here last year then you know the food will be good. There will also be a silent auction and a Toys for Tots Gathering. We are challenging all the other groups that have events between Thanksgiving and 12th night to beat our total number of toys gathered. The Arts and Sciences competition is Anything Thread. This is defined as needlework, weaving, etc. There will also be a A&S display to show off the fabulous arts that is practiced by the people of the Province. If we have time, there will be dancing.
Site Info: Carmichael Park Clubhouse 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, Ca 95608 Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 6-12 are $10 and 5 and under are free. The non-member surcharge collected at the door to make bookkeeping easier. Tickets are available by mail or in person from Moira. The hall will be open at 5pm and first course starts promptly at 6pm.
Autocrat: Moira O'Connor (Carol Whitney) 841 Cathedral court #2 Sacramento, Ca 95825/ 530-517-0095/ moira@evenstarkeep.org
Directions: Take Hwy 50 the Watt Blvd Exit. Go North. Turn right at Fair Oaks Blvd. Go 5.4 miles. Turn left on Grant Ave. The park and clubhouse are on your left side. Turn left into the first driveway. Park behind the clubhouse.
Welcome to our New Seneschal Mistress Moira O'Connor and our New Chatelaine Lady Berta Mallory they can be contacted through email from the links on the contacts page
It is time once again for the Golden Rivers Rapier Championship and Collegium! Our Champion Justin has decided it shall be a "meat grinder" style tournament with sword and buckler. The two top scoring fighters will go to finals with their best weapons. In addition to the fighting, we have several classes planned including, horse breeds and tack, maolica tile glazing, how to run a list and more! There will also be a bbq at the end of the day. Golden Rivers will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, mustard and ketchup. Please bring your own side dishes.
Site Information: Site is open from 10am-7pm There is no site fee, but donations are appreciated and there may be a silent auction during the even to help raise funds.
Directions: Contact the webminister
The Streak of good luck for those who win the Championship of Golden Rivers is continuing. As Lord Alfar won Crown Tournament for His Lovely Lady Ketiley (Formerly Called Kiffany). After doing so, on Sunday of March Crown he passed the Championship Circlets on to his fierce competitor from the finals of the Championship tournament, James Skalli who had fought for the lovely Annora Raines.
Huzzah for the New Lord and Lady of Golden Rivers James and Annora!
Congratulations go out to our New Lord Alfar and his wonderful Lady Kiffany. Also congratulations go to our new Bard Lord Kemmnon
Our champion Gunther and his Lady Juliana have guided our fair Province of Golden Rivers during the past year. Now come and see who will be their heirs by right of combat on the list field. Tournament to be followed by a potluck feast to celebrate.
Site opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm
Site fee: $5 for members $8 for non members and children 16 and under are free
(Contact the webminister for directions)
Greetings from beautiful Golden Rivers,
With the hustle and travel of Tourney Season behind us we seek out some time to reflect on the past months and give thanks for our experiences, our friends and the small blessings that come to us every day.
The fire is lit, friends crowd the hall, singing and laughter is spilling forth. Like the food that overflows from the sideboard, now is the time to enjoy the bounty of our hard work.
Feast season is no less busy for many of us. Take the time to enjoy your families and give yourselves a moment to relax and take in all that you have done and created in this last year. Each and every one of us has done much. Revel in your accomplishments great and small.
Yours In Service,
Lord Sir Gunther and Lady Juliana
Photo by Aine deLacey .
