Garrison News
| Star Wars Day - Joliet | |
| By Faylyn on Jun 3, 2018 at 4:37 PM. | |
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On June 2nd at Star Wars Days - Joliet the Midwest Garrison was able to induct Mark Boudreaux as an Honorary Member. We were able to have our LCO - Bryon Mesarch be able to present him with the 501st Honorary Membership Plaque. As Senior Principal Toy Designer for Hasbro, he designed many of the toys you may have enjoyed as a kid or collected! Most iconic of his designs was the millennium falcon!    
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| April is Autism Awareness Month | |
| By Avatar190 on Apr 2, 2018 at 8:02 PM. | |
 Today (April 2nd) is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is Autism Awareness Month. Midwest Garrison is supporting for the understanding and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum! #autism #autismawareness #autismawarenessday #LightItUpBlue #autismspectrum #autismspeaks #501stMWG #StarWars #BadGuysDoingGood 
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| Helping Conquer Childhood Cancer | |
| By Faylyn on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:55 PM. | |
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Over the last week the MWG had several events to help raise awareness for childhood cancer. We had several members who went bald. Together they raised $2,840.00 for the St.Baldricks events total of $170,782.00. #RockTheBald TK-10045, IG-10908, DZ-12164, BH-3499, TK-523 and our friend Matthew Waite. 
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| Celebrating National Reading Month | |
| By Faylyn on Mar 11, 2018 at 8:48 AM. | |
What other way would you celebrate National Reading Month than having Kylo Ren read to you. Our own SL9965 reading to the crowd at CPNBookFair. 
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| Happy New Year from Midwest Garrison | |
| By Avatar190 on Dec 31, 2017 at 9:43 PM. | |
 Join us and we can rule the New Years together .... Happy New Year #501stMWG #StarWars #badguysdoinggood #jointhedarkside #2018newyear #newyear
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| Happy Holidays from Midwest Garrison! | |
| By Avatar190 on Dec 24, 2017 at 3:37 PM. | |
 501st Legion: Midwest Garrison wishes everyone a safe and festive Christmas and Holiday season! Keep those who may have experienced hardships this year in your thoughts. Take care in your travels, and may the Force be with you.
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| The Last Jedi Premiere Appearances | |
| By Avatar190 on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:56 PM. | |
 It is finally upon us, the day Star Wars fans have been anticipating...the premiere of Episode VIII, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Midwest Garrison will be joined by Nar Shaddaa Base at several venues this weekend for many appearances. Choose Your Path...and come see us at one of the following locations: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH NCG Cinemas Yorkville 1505 N. Bridge St. (Rt 47) Yorkville, IL 60560 Event Time: 3:00p-6:00p AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 9201 W 63rd St. Hodgkins, IL 60525 Event Time: 4:30p-5:30p Classic Cinemas-Elk Grove Village 1050 Elk Grove Town Ctr Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Event Time: 5:30p-9:30p Savoy 16 IMAX Theater 232 Burwash Ave. Savoy, IL 61874 Event Time: 5:30p-7:30p Hollywood Palms Cinema Venue address: 352 S. Rt 59 Naperville, IL 60540 Event Time: 6:00p-TBD Marcus Gurnee Movie Theater 6170 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 Event Time: 6:30p-9:30p Hollywood Blvd Cinema 1001 75th St., Ste 153 Woodridge, IL 60517-2655 Event Time: 7:00p-10:00p FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15TH NCG Cinemas Yorkville 1505 N. Bridge St. (Rt 47) Yorkville, IL 60560 Event Time: 1:00p-7:00p The AMC Champaign 13 Theater 910 Meijer Dr. Champaign, IL 61822 Event Time: 5:00p-7:00p Peoria Riverfront Museum IMAX 222 SW Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602 Event Time: 5:30p-8:30p Classic Cinemas-Elk Grove Theatre 1050 Elk Grove Town Ctr. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Event Time: 6:00p-9:00p SATURDAY DECEMBER 16TH NCG Cinemas Yorkville 1505 N. Bridge St. (Rt 47) Yorkville, IL. 60560 Event Time: 2:00p-8:00p AMC Grand Prairie 18 5311 West American Prairie Dr. Peoria, IL 61615 Event Time: 4:00p-5:00p SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH NCG Cinemas Yorkville 1505 N. Bridge St. (Rt 47) Yorkville, IL 60560 Event Time: 12:00p-6:00p Appearances and times are subject to change based on availability of personnel
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| National Cookie Day | |
| By Avatar190 on Dec 4, 2017 at 12:13 PM. | |
 The Emperor decrees you shall celebrate National Cookie Day today, by having a sampling of this amazing tasty dessert treat. And always remember, come to the Dark Side...we have cookies!
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| The Water Mission - Fundraiser for Puerto Rico | |
| By Avatar190 on Dec 1, 2017 at 5:44 PM. | |
 Midwest Garrison would like to take a moment to share a fantastic opportunity to send some still much needed financial help, while scoring some cool looking swag! The 501st Legion: Puerto Rico Garrison is excited to offer the above patch to support relief efforts for Puerto Rico. The patches were graciously donated by The Moritz Embroidery Works, meaning 100% of all proceeds will be donated directly to The Water Mission, which is directing all of their efforts currently to restoring water service to the millions of people without basic needs in Puerto Rico. Patches are $10 each plus shipping ($3 for up to 5 patches anywhere in the United States, $5 for up to 5 patches Internationally). And a bonus! Walter Vongher of Walt's Trooper Factory has graciously donated a scaled helmet that has been painted up to match the patch artwork. Any additional donations going to Puerto Rico would be certainly appreciated, but each patch purchased gives you a chance to win this helmet - you only need to pay for shipping. Ordering Information: Please place orders via Paypal as Friends and Family so no fees are taken out of the donation. Paypal Address: shane.duncan@pearson.com In your PayPal transaction PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Write: "Puerto Rico Fundraiser" 2. Total Qty of patches 3. Full name 4. Full address (International shipping, please list out exactly how it should be written on the label) 5. E-mail address Questions: Any questions, please e-mail tk31100@gmail.com or feel free to contact 501st Legion: Puerto Rico Garrison direct via Facebook Messenger.
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| Rancho Obi-Wan T-Shirt Fundraiser | |
| By Avatar190 on Oct 19, 2017 at 2:22 PM. | |
 The 501st Legion is excited to announce a special fundraiser for Rancho Obi-Wan to help create an online gallery, repository, and museum for Star Wars collectible fans all over the world! For the first time, members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, and R2 Builders are uniting to fundraise for a worthy cause! By purchasing one of these limited edition t-shirts, you will help ensure that the legacy of Star Wars memorabilia will continue on for future generations to enjoy! And of course, the best way to celebrate the legacy of Star Wars collectibles is with a Star Wars collectible -- a special edition t-shirt available only through this fundraiser! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ranchoobiwan To learn more about Rancho Obi-Wan's mission here: http://www.ranchoobiwan.org/about/mission/ #StarWars #Lucasfilm #RanchoObiWan #offical501st #501stMWG #MidwestGarrison #RebelLegion #NarShaddaaBase #MandoMercs #NexuClan #R2Builders #UnitedInStarWars
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