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The Canton of Vanished Wood
nestled deep within the Barony of Ayreton beckons

All Souls In Living Memory

November 2, 2013

Roselle United Methodist Church
206 S. Rush Street
Roselle, Illinois 60172
 
Theme:
We all play this game because we like to dress up in funny close. If your persona would have worn a barbette, coif, veil, wimple, wool cap, liripipe, dagged hood, turret hat, silk organza veil, chaperone hat, helmet, acorn hat, brocade henin, viking hood, linen turban, Flemish hood, Viking wool cap, decorative linen fillet, short tailed wool hood, platter hat or ANY other thing on their head YOU MUST SHOW IT OFF.

This years event will feature various activities focusing on "Hats, Hoods and all things Head covering!".
If you don't already have a great head covering device... GET one!
If you have a cool cranium cover... WEAR it.

More information will be provided as the event draws closer. In the mean time start planning on you dome gable, head holder, noodle guard, bean protection, pate protector, bonce bonnet, dome defense, cloak, cowl, cap or other cranium covering now!.


Arts & Science Activies: More information coming soon.
 
Children's Activities: More information coming soon.
 
Site Schedule: TBD
 
Heavy Combat Tournament: Details to be provided as they become available.
 
Feast: This year's event will offer a proper period style tavern feast.
Details to be provided as they become available.
Feast Tickets: $10.00 - For pre-registration of feast, contact: Melissa Gordon
 
Gate Tax: NONE - FREE FOR EVERYONE We are pleased to offer NO SITE FEE once again this year.
Donations in the form of food or cash for the Church's food pantry are requested.
We are planning a silent auction to help defray the cost of the site. On-site lunch will be available.

Tournament Tax: Donation of a non-perishable food item to the RUMC pantry
Merchant Tax: Donation of an item to a silent auction to benefit the Royal Travel Fund Reserve early as we have VERY LIMITED indoor space for merchants.
 
Even Staff: Event Steward:
Abbess Katherine (Kathy Westburg)

Troll:
Melissa Gordon

Merchant Liaison:
Dame Nicholaa
There is limited indoor space for merchants. 10 merchant spots available with a limit of 2 tables.
Outdoor merchants are welcome but must provide own shelter etc.
Merchant fee is a donation of an item for the silent auction table.
Dietary Inquiries, Feast Steward:
Mistresses Acelina

Hall Steward:
THL Gavin/Kevin Westburg

Lunch and Feast Fees Gatekeeper:
THL Gavin/Kevin Westburg
Dietary Inquiries, Feast Steward:
Dame Nicholaa

Class Coordinator:
TBD Web Minister:
THL Ercc Glaison

 
Travel by Car:


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Travel by Air:

The event site is about 25 minutes from O'Hare Airport and about 45 minutes from Midway Airport.

O'Hare International Airport: Hub for United Airlines and American Airlines.

Chicago Midway International Airport: Hub for Southwest Airlines and focus city for AirTran Airways.

Public Transportation:

The event site is easily accessible by public transportation. The Roselle Metra Station is within walking distance.

The station is serviced by the Milwaukee District West Line which terminates in downtown Chicago at Union Station.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates operation of the three service providers: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace.

Local Hotel Information:
Hilton Bloomingdale/Indian Lakes Resort
250 West Schick Road
Bloomingdale, IL
(630) 529-0200

Holiday Inn Hotel Itasca (Woodfield Area)
860 W. Irving Park Rd.
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-2340

Extended Stay America Hotel Chicago - Itasca
1181 Rohlwing Rd
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 250-0055

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Elk Grove
1160 West Devon Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 985-0101

Hampton Inn & Suites Addison IL
1685 West Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 495-9511