501neg recent photos http://www.501neg.com/photos/ The garrison came out to promote the Clone Wars in Bellingham MA, in conjunction with Rubber Chicken Comics. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=968 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=968 Adam Scott (RC-6124) of the NEG and also of WCTK Cat Country Radio helped to set up a great event to promote the pre-screening of The Clone Wars at the Showcase Cinemas in Warwick, RI. WCTK along with Warner Brothers helped to make it an incredible night for all with trivia contests, photos with the troops, Jabba the Hutt, give aways and best of all, promotion of our annual participation in the Walk Now for Autism Charity Walk coming this September. Thanks go out to Adam, Cat Country, Warner Brothers and Showcase Cinemas! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=967 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=967 The NEG joined up with the local rep from Warner Brothers to help promote a special preview screening of The Clone Wars. A great time was had by all! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=969 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=969 The Canadian Garrison extended an invite to the NEG to participate in the balloon festival in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, a half hour south of Montreal. The Belgian Garrison's Darth Vader Balloon was present and troops from the Canadian Garrison, NEG and the Polish Outpost were in attendance. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=963 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=963 Members of the New England Garrison of the 501st trooped the studios of Cat Country 98.1 WCTK in Providence, Rhode Island. The event was the culmination of a week long "Singing Stormtrooper" segment with Tim Leary and the Morning Showgram, giving listeners in Southern New England the opportunity to win passes to the radio station's Clone Wars movie premiere event. Those trooping the event were quickly interviewed on the air, then performed a rendition of Gladys Knight and the Pips' "Midnight Train To Georgia" for use as a cue to call. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=964 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=964 Another of the NEG / TRU events, this one in Framingham. Watch out for armed giraffes! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=954 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=954 The NEG was happy to work with Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion on a joint event at the Nashua, NH Toys R Us for the midnight madness sale of Clone Wars toys. C-3PO and his side kick R2-D2 were reuinited again! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=951 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=951 As part of the Toys R Us midnight madness sales for the Clone Wars movie toys, the NEG's smallest contingent pulled together a nice event in Bangor, Maine. Thanks to Matt and Abby! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=950 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=950 The NEG participated in Toys R Us midnight madness release events for the new Clone Wars movie toys in 5 locations across New England. The troopers in Vermont had a great time entertaining the crowds as they came in to buy their new collectibles. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=949 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=949 Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion invited the NEG to attend the midnight madness Clones Wars toy release at the Toys R Us in Warwick, RI Friday night/Saturday morning. Hundreds of collectors came out to get their first glimpse of the new toys and to get their pictures taken with the life sized toys! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=948 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=948 The NEG was invited to celebrate the grand opening of a new Borders Book store in Wareham MA. We were happy to pose for photos with the kids young and old. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=936 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=936 The NEG was happy to once again have the opportunity to perform onstage with Weird Al during his latest summer tour. Thanks to everyone who made this possible! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=939 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=939 The NEG joined in the Montpelier 3rd of July parade this year, alongside a MASSIVE cardboard AT-AT. We had a great time, and hope to be more active in the norther territories in the future!! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=929 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=929 Troopers from the NEG visted the Jedi Camp at Granite State American Kempo. Fortunately for the padawans present, these were not the Jedi we were looking for! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=922 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=922 Our friends at Hasbro invited the NEG to their annual summer Kid's Carnival. Its a chance for all Hasbro employees to bring their kids to work to play games, have face painting, take pictures with the stormtroopers, etc... The event was held to benefit the March of Dimes. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=916 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=916 Once again the 501st Legion was honored to be invited to Disney Hollywood Studios to participate in Disney Star Wars Weekends! Several NEG members made the trip down to the most wretched hive of sun and humidity.... the Florida Garrison to join in on the fun. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=913 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=913 TA7529's company sponsors a charity fundraising walk, and so the 501st and Rebel Legion came out to cheer on the walkers! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=901 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=901 The Alzheimer's Associaiton, a nonprofit organization, held its 9th Annual Night at the Pops on Thursday, May 22, at Boston Symphony Hall. The program that evening was John Williams conducting "Film Night" which included "Star Wars" and some of his other works. To enhance the event even more, they requested having a few of us in costume to walk-around and mingle with the crowd during the pre-performance Hollywood-themed reception. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=912 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=912 The NEG and Alderaan Base teamed up to bring Jabba to New Hampshire. Its a nice, laid back convention that has always been very welcoming and generous to us. We were given a large space in the lobby with a stage to set Jabba up on. Thank you to Chris and everyone from Double Midnight Comics. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=893 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=893 The theme for the Kid's Day event in Burlington, VT was Kids in Space. What better theme for the 501st and the Rebel Legion to join in on? Congrats to Andrew Liptak (TK-3220) for setting up the NEG's first joint event with members of the Canadian Garrison! Three troops from the Montreal area came down to support Andrew and his event! Thanks guys! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=896 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=896 Members of the New England Garrison joined members of Alderaan Base for a radio promotion at Panera Bread in Warwick, RI to benefit The Children's Friend and Service Organization of RI. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=910 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=910 The NEG participated in Free Comic Book Day events all across New England. Rubber Chicken Comics has played host to us for several years in a row now and this year was no exception. A great time was had by all and we were able to raise $50 for the Jimmy Fund! Thanks for coming out to see us! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=887 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=887 The NEG was invited to Jetpack comics in Rochester, NH to enjoy Free Comic Book Day all across the downtown area. The festivities stretched from the store, to the outdoor tents and down the street to the Rochester Opera House where Jabba the Hutt and the gang posed for photos with fans. We were able to raise $300 for the Jimmy Fund! Thanks again for having us out! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=884 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=884 Hasbro extended an invitation to the NEG to participate in their annual Take Your Kids to Work Day at the Hasbro offices in Pawtucket, RI. Everyone had a great time including Darth Tater, Darth Spidey and Darth Indy! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=878 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=878 Troopers TK1077 (Brian Johnson) and his brother TK1680 (Alan Johnson) attended the West Paris Explorers Troop at Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris Maine to conduct a Droid hunt, facilitate all the activities, and to pose for pictures with the kids. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=881 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=881 Alderaan Base was gracious enough to send an invite to the NEG to help out for the second year in a row at the Cub Scouts Spacewood Derby held in Dracut, MA. The kids were very well behaved and enjoyed hanging out with us. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=872 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=872 Hasbro invited the NEG to participate in their annual employee awards ceremonies... the Inny Awards. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=868 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=868 Andrew Liptak (TK-3220) attended the Northeast Wars Con in Burlington, VT on his own and successfully promoted the Empire in the most remote region of the NEG! Looks like Andrew was also succesful at potentially recruiting some cadets to join the Legion. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=869 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=869 The NEG returned for another tour of duty at the Boston St. Patrick's Day parade! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=857 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=857 Andrew Liptak (TK-3220) organized and trooped the first official Vermont event, at a concert at the Vermont State House. Unfortunately, because this event was somewhat short notice, and because Vermont is pretty remote, he was the one representing the NEG. Just the same, Andrew made us proud to show an Imperial presence during the Empire Strikes Back Medley. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=870 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=870 The 501st NEG and Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion visited a 4th grade class in Acton MA for their "Star Party" http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=854 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=854 The NEG invaded the Tsongas Arena for a UMass Lowell Hockey game! Check out the photos to see The Empire on Ice and more! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=849 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=849 The NEG was asked to be a part of the local cable access television show "The Bob Show". Here are some behind the scenes footage from the shoot. http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=848 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=848 The NEG was proud to host the Legion Founder himself, Albin Johnson at Arisia, the largest fan run sci-fi con in New England. Albin hosted a few panels and joined us at the Sith Ball, a charity event to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible! http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=841 http://www.501neg.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=841