Saturday, December 1 from 4:30 p.m. (see note below re.
mini-masques) until 10:30 p.m.
Location is OAPO Branch 4 Hall,
2465 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. There is parking on the
street and a short distance away in the Co-op shopping
centre.
Yule celebration with a organized potluck feast and Arts 'n Crafts
showcase for the Shire of Hartwood. The shire is providing the main
meat dishes. Contact Cunnegonda (dbevan@topfloor.ca) to reserve
your potluck contribution.
Feature Activities:
Time to make new garb - or an accessory
Come and show off your new white and green court garb or a new
accessory for previously made White Court garb. Be prepared with a
short description so all may admire your garb or accessory as you
process into the feast.
Suggested ideas for accessories: headdress/headgear, belts,
pouches, jewellry etc.
Dessert subtlety contest (entries will be eaten)
Gift tree...Evenyone is encouraged to bring a small gift/ornament
to hang on the tree at the start of the event - and to take a
different one away as you leave.
Arts and Sciences display - please bring your accomplishments of
the previous year, with a description. May also include accessories
made for White Court garb as described above.
Live Auction, just in time for the gifting season - Proceeds to
support shire activities. (Donations welcome...clean out your
coffers and contact the event-steward with a description of your
donation.)
Mini-masque: A scaled down version of the entertainment which would
have graced such a seasonal feast.
Step One: Make a masquing costume - this can be a historical
fantasy, mythological or allegorical character - and is your chance
to perchance use fabric/materials you love but don't match your
usual persona. The costume can be in place of White Court garb or
something you slip over or change into - your choice. Have fun!
Step Two: Arrive early - for this purpose the hall is opening at
4:30 p.m. to join your on-the-fly, instant masque troupe. With the
help of some period resources & props, create a five minute or
less skit for presentation during the feast. Music, dance, bad puns
etc. encouraged. Memorization not required...
Yes, there will be prizes!
There will also be children's activities, dancing & carolling
& eating (by way of an assigned potluck & main meat dishes
from the shire.)
Tickets are available from:
North Hartwood (Courtenay area): Cunnegonda/Danielle
(dbevan@topfloor.ca)
South Hartwood (Nanaimo area): Elspeth/Valorie
(vlennox@pacificcoast.net)
West Hartwood (Port Alberni area): Amber/Marina
(jademagpye@gmail.com)
Site Info: Name: OAPO Branch 4 Hall 2465 Labieux Road Nanaimo, BC V9R 2P7
Directions to Site:
The site is OAPO Branch 4 Hall,
2465 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. It is centrally located in
Nanaimo.
There is very limited parking right next to the hall, parking on
the street, and a large shopping centre nearby with ample parking,
most of which is lightly
used.
DIRECTIONS
From the South (Victoria/Seagirt etc.)
Head north on Douglas St/Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 105 km.
Merge onto Nanaimo Pkwy/BC-19 N via the ramp to Parksville/Campbell
River, stay on the Parkway for 11 km.
Turn right onto Northfield Rd (signs for Northfield Road)
Turn left onto Bowen Rd N
Turn left onto Labieux Rd
Destination will be on the left
From the North (Courtenay etc.)
Head south on BC-19 S toward Nanaimo
Turn left onto Mostar Rd (signs for Mostar Road)
Turn right onto Boban Dr
Turn left onto Jingle Pot Rd
Continue onto Labieux Rd
Destination will be on the right
From the West (Port Alberni)
Head east on the Port Alberni Hwy, continuing onto Alberni
Hwy/BC-4 E for approximately 30 km.
Merge onto BC-19 S via the ramp to Nanaimo. Follow the highway into
Nanaimo.
Turn left onto Mostar Rd (signs for Mostar Road)
Turn right onto Boban Dr
Turn left onto Jingle Pot Rd
Continue onto Labieux Rd
Destination will be on the right
From the east (mainland)
Take the Horseshoe Bay, BC - Departure Bay, BC ferry to Nanaimo
Continue straight onto Ferry Ramp/Trans-Canada Hwy for 600 m.
Take a sharp right onto Brechin Rd
Turn left to stay on Brechin Rd
Take the 1st right onto Island Hwy/BC-19A N (signs for British
Columbia 19 Alternate N/Parksville)
Turn left onto Bowen Rd S (signs for Bowen Road)
Turn right onto Labieux Rd
Destination will be on the left
If you choose to take the Tsawassen-Duke Point ferry, follow the
ferry traffic to Highway 19, taking the Nanaimo exit.
Merge onto Nanaimo Pkwy/BC-19 N via the ramp to Parksville/Campbell
River, stay on the Parkway for 11 km.
Turn right onto Northfield Rd (signs for Northfield Road)
Turn left onto Bowen Rd N
Turn left onto Labieux Rd
Destination will be on the left
Note that the above Weather and Map information is generated from the site address and can be easily confused. The weather will say if its for the branch or for the site. It will be for the site if the site can be found, but this again is not always the case, and if the site is some distance from the branch then the weather may be different.
