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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Celebration V
Mission Reports, Special Events August 23, 2010
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 June 2nd, 2010, members of the 501st New England Garrison and Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion participated in a Make-A-Wish send-off for Ayden Beisaw, a seven year old from Wilton, ME who received a Make a Wish party like no other. Ayden’s wish included a trip to Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World.
Ayden was not expecting the Stormtroopers and Biker Scouts, led by a TIE pilot to burst into the room, searching for the Rebel scum that had infiltrated the party. After cornering Han Solo, the troops were “convinced” by the presence of Chewbacca to delay capturing the Rebels, and form…
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Trooping for the Trooper
Special Events May 25, 2010
Please come and join the 501st Legion, New England Garrison as we host our “Trooping for the Trooper”blood drive, in honor of blood recipient Mike Josti. Stop by to donate blood and you can get your picture taken with a member of the local Star Wars costuming group, the New England Garrison! For more information about this event, call the donation center at 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online and visit www.redcrossblood.org.
NEG member Bob Josti (TK 1839) has a brother (Mike Josti) who, while playing outside with his family, suddenly fell extremely ill and was rushed to the hospital. As doctors worked to find…
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Star Wars Day at the Paw Sox
Mission Reports, Special Events April 27, 2010
On Sunday, April 25th, the New England Garrison attended the Paw Sox Star Wars Day in Pawtucket Rhode Island, raising money for charity and posing for pictures with fans. By way of the Star Wars photo opportunities, the groups raised $682 for the PawSox Charitable Foundation.
The weather held out for the day, and the 501st Legion was well represented with eighteen members, ranging from Clone Commanders to Stormtroopers and from Pilots to Officers. The NEG appeared along with their regional sister groups Alderaan and Kamino bases, representing the good guys, while members of the Connecticut Garrison likewise turned out for…
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