TOYS FOR TOTS TOURNEY
Friday, December 9, 2022, 6-9:30pm
Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
Link to a map
Moot Steward: Gospatric de Reynes (Patrick Raines)
pattraines@gmail.com, (651) 491 -6928
Marshal in Charge: O’no Kagemori (Josiah Stone), kagemori@kagemori.com
Come to one or all, as a competitor or spectator, for a good time and a good cause at Nordskogen’s Toys for Tots Tourney for armoured and rapier fighters!
Doors open at 6; tournament begins at 6:30; we need to be out by 9:30.
In this generous and occasionally silly challenge, entrants bring a donated toy in order to compete. (If you don’t have a toy, don’t let it keep you from participating! Noncombatants may donate toys on fighters’ behalf, and we’ll have extras!) Throughout the tourneys, spectators may make challenges or change the rules by donating additional toys.
As usual, we are emphasizing Toys for Tots donations for the youngest and oldest age brackets (babies and teens), as they are the most typically under-donated groups. Toys for Tots has some suggestions for teens: sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, handheld electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers. Please avoid toys with religious themes, that require refills, subscriptions, or internet access, or that are limited to a single platform (e.g., for video games). When in doubt, pick something from one of the classic categories of toys. Sporting equipment, board games, dolls, cars and trains, books and art supplies are all good choices. You can’t go wrong by donating a simple stuffed animal or a LEGO set. Please be aware that realistic-looking weapons and gifts with food will not be accepted by Toys for Tots.
Historical clothing is welcome but not required. Food is allowed in the hall so long as we clean up after ourselves: you may bring snacks or something to share. There are no restaurants within easy walking distance, but there are drive-thrus a short drive away.
Come to the side entrance of Olivet Congregational Church on Dewey St, through the garden. Parking is on the street; there are plenty of spots available in this quiet neighborhood.
If you have questions, please contact the organizers:
Moot Steward: Gospatric de Reynes (Patrick Raines), pattraines@gmail.com,
(651) 491 -6928
Marshal in Charge: O’no Kagemori (Josiah Stone), kagemori@kagemori.com