For the third straight year, Members of the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison were out in Force for the Skokie Public Library's now annual event on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015.
This year we were joined by a representative of the Rebel Legion as well! Samanth Scholl as Princess Leia!
Participating Legion members:
Kathy van Beuningen - TS9989 Snowtrooper/EC
James Colaianni - T10015 TIE PILOT
Aaron Brigman - SL2875 Kylo Ren
Kris Krajewski - SL1950 Darth Vader
Samantha Robinson - DS10984 Dark Force Witch
Samantha Scholl - Princess Leia
Event Planning Thread: viewtopic.php?f=70&t=16812
more photos from the event: viewtopic.php?f=70&t=16812
Facebook event announcement: https://www.facebook.com/events/1651770791702106/
The activities at the library included:
* a craft station where kids can make light sabers with 3D-printed hilts (showcasing our 3D printers)
* Star Wars photos with green screen backgrounds (showcasing our Digital Media Labs)
* sewing Jedi capes (showcasing our STEAM space, which will be all about textiles this fall)
* Jedi library (featuring books across ages and genres tied to Star Wars)
* Jedi trivia (led by teen volunteers)
* Star Wars RPG (featuring local game enthusiast, Keith, Kappel)
The craft station where kids can make light sabers with 3D-printed hilts (showcasing our 3D printers)
* Star Wars photos with green screen backgrounds (showcasing our Digital Media Labs)
* sewing Jedi capes (showcasing our STEAM space, which will be all about textiles this fall)
* Jedi library (featuring books across ages and genres tied to Star Wars)
* Jedi trivia (led by teen volunteers)
* Star Wars RPG (featuring local game enthusiast, Keith, Kappel)
Everyone had an especially great time at the event!
If you missed out on this fun event -- do not despair! The Vernon Area Public Library will be hosting their second annual "Mini Comic Con" event on Saturday, November 7th, 2015. 11/07/15 SAT - Mini Comic Con-VAPL - Lincolnshire/60069 viewtopic.php?f=70&t=16712 Legion Members, be sure to register for the event!
10/03/2015-Star Wars Extravaganza III-Skokie, IL
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- TKvanB
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- TKvanB
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Re: 10/03/2015-Star Wars Extravaganza III-Skokie, IL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy Koester"
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:05 PM
From my end, I want to say just how much we appreciate your and your colleagues' willingness to be at our event. Families were thrilled to see you there, and you truly added elements of awe and magic for many of the children who attended. I'm so grateful. Please pass along my appreciation to your colleagues.
Best,
Amy
- Runnin'6712
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Re: 10/03/2015-Star Wars Extravaganza III-Skokie, IL
ToD updated. Looks like a great time!