On Saturday, the New England Garrison was out in force across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including a troop at Liquid Water Planet in Candia, New Hampshire. Liquid Water Planet, a small, science fiction-themed amusement park, was happy to have members of the Garrison join in on the fun while supporting The Dream Factory, a non-profit wish-granting organization that works across the country, supporting children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
The NEG arrived at 11 am, suited up and patrolled the park, greeting children and parents alike, with a wide range of troopers out and about, with a large scout continent, Clone…
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The NEG Splashes Down at Liquid Water Planet!
Mission Reports August 23, 2010
Celebration V
Mission Reports, Special Events August 23, 2010
On August 13th, Orlando Florida became O’ Lando, Florida as thousands of Star Wars fans from across the world arrived to take part in the fifth Star Wars Celebration. Members of the New England Garrison joined hundreds of members of the 501st Legion in one of the largest gatherings of Star Wars fans in recent years. This convention marked a time not only for 501st members to meet one another from across the legion’s territory, but for the New England Garrison to demonstrate their prop-making skills!
NEG Members participated in a major panel on Clone Wars costuming, going through the various…
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National Night Out Against Crime!
Mission Reports August 10, 2010
A member of the New England Garrison helped support The Partnership for Safer Communities on the 3rd of August, working with the Kingston, MA Police and Fire departments for their National Night Out Against Crime celebration. The event started around 5 in the evening, and our Biker Scout took pictures with children (and had an encounter with a horse), before departing.
Star Wars Day with the Lowell Spinners
Mission Reports, Special Events August 2, 2010
On Saturday, July 31st, the New England Garrison and Alderaan base teamed up with the Lowell Spinners, the Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox for Star Wars Day at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA. Special Star Wars themed jerseys were once again worn by the players on the field to be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Joann Weber Charitable Fund.
The weather was beautiful for a ball game (and for trooping) and the park was once again sold out. The New England Garrison was led by Darth Vader as he teamed up with Chewbacca to throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Red…
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On the evening of July 21st, Darth Vader and a small contingent of troops once again descended on the Verizon Arena in Manchester, NH to aid in the Star Wars in Concert performance. Star Wars in Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores, featuring Anthony Daniels as a narrator for the performance. The New England Garrison provided photo opportunities and entertainment for the eager crowd of fans, young and old, prior to the show.