[Artemisia] Shire of Silver Keep Birthday Bash XXIII

[Michelle Ferguson]

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Birthday Bash XXIII 17 January 2009 - Shire of Silver Keep

Greetings to the Nobles throughout the great and mighty Gryphon Lands of 
Artemisia. The populace of the Shire of Silver Keep is eagerly 
anticipating the winter snows to give way to the warmer winds. As it is 
still a ways off till the warmer weather could be had, we’ve something 
else to throw off the doldrums of winter and we invite you to come 
celebrate our Shire's birthday at Birthday Bash XXIII.

For our fighters to have fun we will be holding the traditional Bearpit 
tournament. This will be held to decide both our tournament champion and 
Shire Heavy Champion. For the Duelists there will be a tournament as well.

Merchants please bring your wares and enjoy a profit. There will be no 
merchant fee, but we ask a donation be made to the Shire auction. To 
reserve space contact the Event Steward.

Speaking of auction action, we will be having our annual live goods 
auction, so please bring your coin pouches for the goodies that will be had.

The Feast will be limited to 60 spaces so please make your reservations 
early. M’Lady Megan will be preparing a splendid feast fit for the King 
and Queen themselves. Feast reservations need to be made by January 3rd 
at the latest. Please call or email the Event Steward with your 
reservations.

There are plans to have some classes for those who do not wish to 
watching the fighting and rather keep in doors. Along with the classes 
there will be a Heralds corner for those wish to consult for names and 
perhaps a device. For the details of the day for classes and other 
goings on please check at the gate the day of the event.

For this joyous celebration we will be hosting the event at the Lindley 
Center. The site is wet, so bring your finest period containers, please, 
if planning to imbibe.

Site Fee - $7 Children under 12 - $5 Under 6 - Guest of the Shire
Feast Fee - $8 Children under 12 - $5 Under 6 - Guest of the Shire
There is a Family Cap of $35 for the event. The $3 NMS applies if you do 
not have a membership card, online printout or Sage Advice to prove 
membership.

Directions to the Site:
Take the Main Street Exit #309 to Bozeman, when you get to the first 
light be in the left hand lane. Go thru the light, take the first left 
onto Cypress, look for the "Big Sky Motel" on your left when you do. 
Follow the road, the Lindley Center will be on your right.

For more information for the wonderful Birthday please contact:

Event Steward - Lady Sine Fergusson of Kintyre (Michelle Kandel)
Email - mferguson (at) bresnan (dot) net Cell - (406) 690-8350 No calls 
after 10pm please

Feast Steward - m’Lady Megan O’Neil (Amanda Maier)
Email - surreal_butterfly (at) yahoo (dot) com Cell - (406)599-1773