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- Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:31 am
- Forum: 2019 Mission Reports
- Topic: 06/08/19 SAT SCCR Winning Bidder
- Replies: 1
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06/08/19 SAT SCCR Winning Bidder
On Saturday, June 8th, members of the MWG had the honor of appearing at an event for the winning bidder from last year's Second City Canine Rescue gala. In exchange for a $450 donation made directly to SCCR on the night of the gala, troopers 'arrested' the 50 year old birthday girl, who is a self-pr...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:27 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/18/18 - Star Wars Reads Harper College
- Replies: 1
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10/18/18 - Star Wars Reads Harper College
Event: Star Wars Reads - Harper College Contact: Katie Nowik Date: Thursday, October 18 Location: Harper College, Palatine Time: 10am-11am Duration: 1 hour Troopers: Katie Nowik - TK43033 Sharon Nirvasteele - TK-20117 This was Harper College's inaugural "Star Wars Reads Day". Presented by the Harper...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:18 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07/15/18 – Elk Grove Village Picnic, Play and Party
- Replies: 1
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07/15/18 – Elk Grove Village Picnic, Play and Party
Event: Elk Grove Village Picnic, Play and Party Contact Name: Katie Nowik Date: Sunday, July 15, 2018 Time: 12-2pm Duration: 2 hours Apparently, the entire village of Elk Grove showed up for their 2nd annual Picnic, Play and Party event with several thousand in attendance!! This event was free to th...
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:05 pm
- Forum: 2018 Mission Reports
- Topic: 09/22/2018 SAT-EGVPL's Comic Con
- Replies: 2
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Re: 09/22/2018 SAT-EGVPL's Comic Con
What an AWESOME event - particularly as it was Elk Grove's FIRST! Kudos to our troopers as well as EG Library!!!
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 12/28/17 Sat - EGHS Orchestra Concert
- Replies: 1
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12/28/17 Sat - EGHS Orchestra Concert
12/28/17 Sat - EGHS Orchestra Concert Event: Elk Grove High School Fall Orchestra Concert Date: Saturday, Otober 28, 2017 Venue: Elk Grove High School Address: 500 W Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Total Hours Trooped: 8 hours On Saturday, October 28, member of the Midwest Garrison appea...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:23 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 08/19/17 - Niles Library Star Wars Day
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08/19/17 - Niles Library Star Wars Day
Event: Niles Public Library Star Wars Day Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017 Venue: Niles Public Library Address: 6960 West Oakton St. Niles, IL 60714 Donation: $648.00 ($300 donated to Second City Canine Rescue for our appearance and $348 donated from sales of SCCR Supporter Patches to date) Total Hou...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 11/18/17 - Park Ridge Library Star Wars Day
- Replies: 1
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11/18/17 - Park Ridge Library Star Wars Day
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Location: Park Ridge Library, Illinois Troopers Present: Katie Nowik - TK43033 Steve Nowik - TK91899 Jawa Jenna - CDZ1020 Todd Roesner - TK60151 Chris Buetsch - BH21273 Briak Gruak - RC10126 Tim Dunne - TI54750 Mat Agrest - LS10154 Duration: 90 min Total Volunteer T...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:05 am
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07/16/17 SUN – Play, Picnic & Party Event – Elk Grove Villag
- Replies: 1
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07/16/17 SUN – Play, Picnic & Party Event – Elk Grove Villag
On Sunday, July 16, members of the Midwest Garrison attended Elk Grove Village's Play, Picnic & Party Event. This is a FREE community event with fun activities for the whole family. From a Zip-line, to mini-golf, vendors and music, this event is a HUGE draw for the community. Only sponsors are grant...
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: 2017 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07/01/17 - Charlotte's 5th Birthday- Arlington Height
- Replies: 1
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07/01/17 - Charlotte's 5th Birthday- Arlington Height
On Saturday, July 1st, we had the opportunity to make a special little girl's 5th birthday truly memorable. While visiting Disney World with her parents this past Spring, Charlotte came home, not in love with the Disney princesses, but with the STORMTROOPERs and Jawas she saw. Knowing her birthday p...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:11 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 10/29/16 Mall-O-Ween - Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
- Replies: 1
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10/29/16 Mall-O-Ween - Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
On Saturday, October 29, members of the Midwest Garrison participated in Mall-O-Ween at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. This was a free event for children and adults. Guest went trick-or-treating to various stores within the mall and took photographs with Midwest Garrison members. It was a VERY busy e...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:25 pm
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 08/05/16-FRI - Harper Star Wars Class
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08/05/16-FRI - Harper Star Wars Class
Event Name: Harper Star Wars Class Appearance Venue: Harper College Venue address: 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL On Friday, August 5, member of the Midwest Garrison surprise the children at Harper College's Star Wars Class (part of the summer InZone program). The kids we BEYOND excited to see...
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 07-16-16 Elk Grove 50th/60th Anniversary Event
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07-16-16 Elk Grove 50th/60th Anniversary Event
On Saturday, July 16th, Elk Grove Village celebrated its 60th anniversary and the Elk Grove Park District celebrated it's 50th anniversary. TONS of activities were provided free of charge such as zip-lining, bounce houses, jousting, bubble soccer, face painting and crafts, just to name a few. Member...
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:05 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 06-18-16 Bark Wars Fundraiser/Awareness
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06-18-16 Bark Wars Fundraiser/Awareness
On Saturday, June 18, the Midwest Garrison and Rebel Legion descended upon an adoption event for Second City Canine Rescue. Members of both garrisons mingled with potential adopters and their families. Several foster homes brought their dogs to meet the garrison, with the intention of getting them u...
- Fri May 06, 2016 9:14 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/04/16 Lurie's Childrens Hospital - Chicago
- Replies: 1
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05/04/16 Lurie's Childrens Hospital - Chicago
On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, two Stormtroopers and two Jedi visited with children at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. We mostly stayed in the Family Life Center, which is a respite area for their inpatient families. The Family Life Center is a medical free zone, so no doctors ...
- Fri May 06, 2016 9:06 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 05/04/16 - Ronald McDonald House Visit - Chicago, 60611
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Re: 5/4/16 - Ronald McDonald House Visit - Chicago, 60611
GREAT troop!!!
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:52 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 04/06/15 - Jawa Jenna Raffle for Second City Canine Rescue
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04/06/15 - Jawa Jenna Raffle for Second City Canine Rescue
SO proud of my little girl! Jenna's school had a community involvement night last night. She and a friend decided to have a booth about what the 501st does and what we do for the community. Jenna, having received a duplicate Star Wars lego set for her birthday last month, decided to sell raffle tick...
- Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:47 am
- Forum: 2016 Mission Reports
- Topic: 02/06/16 - MWG Viewing party: I Felt The Awakening Woodridg
- Replies: 1
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Re: 02/06/16 - MWG Viewing party: I Felt The Awakening Wood
What a GREAT time! Thanks for orchestrating this, Rex!!
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:45 am
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: Greetings All!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3967
Re: Greetings All!
Welcome!
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:08 am
- Forum: 2015 Mission Reports
- Topic: 12/17/15 - TFA Thursday Premier at Tivoli - Downers Grove
- Replies: 1
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12/17/15 - TFA Thursday Premier at Tivoli - Downers Grove
WHAT AN EPIC NIGHT! The 501st was on hand for the premier of The Force Awakens at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove. This historic landmark boasts over 1,000 seats and ALL were filled for this exciting show. The 501st suited up inside and then walked the lines of enthusiastic Star Wars fans waitin...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:00 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Mat
- Topic: new member from chicago suburbs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3064
Re: new member from chicago suburbs
Welcome! My hubby and I both purchased/assembled AP armor. We are very pleased. Let us know if you have questions, though, the threads on FISD are VERY helpful when it comes to your build.