Databurst From the 501st

April 5, 2017 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Conventions, Databurst From the 501st, Events, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a comment

Latest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from April 5 to 11th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

April 6

• Central Garrison will be in Dickinson, ND for Albers Humanities Festival at Dickinson State University Campus.
• New England Garrison will be at the Cub Scout Pack 88 Meeting.
• Star Garrison will be in Odessa, TX for the Rainbow Room Fundraiser.

April 7

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Kansas City, MO for the Corporate Challenge Kick Off Party 2017 at Truman Sports Complex from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, and in Ottawa, KS for SciFi and Superheroes at Carnegie Cultural Center from April 7 to 8th.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Myrtle Beach, SC for the Horry County Special Olympics Spring Games at Pelicans Ballpark from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and in Greenville, SC for an event at Greenville Zoo from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
• Dutch Garrison will be in Roden for the LEGO Star Warriors opening.
• Old Line Garrison will be in North East, MD for Cecil-Con at Cecil College from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, and in Chesapeake City, MD for PBIS at Bo Manor Middle School from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.
• Southern California Garrison will be in Temecula, CA for the Girl Scout STEM event.
• UK Garrison will be in Glasgow the Science Lates event at the Glasgow Science Centre from April 7 to 9th.

April 8

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Wichita, KS for the Support Local Law Enforcement Community Parade from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and in Kansas City, MO for LLS Woman of the Year Family Event at Arrowhead Stadium from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Bloodfin Garrison will be in Lafayette, IN for Symphonic Sci-Fi with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra at the Long Center for the Performing Arts from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Charlotte, NC for the Hemby Children’s Hospital visit, and in Hickory, NC for the Levine Children’s Hospital Fundraiser at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Central Garrison will be in West Des Moines, IA for Experience the Force at Western Hills Elementary from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, in Monticello, MN for the Rogue One release promotion at Walmart, in Omaha, NE for Make-A-Wish Nebraska Blue Jean Ball at Hilton Downtown Omaha from 8:30 to 8:45 PM, in St. Paul, MN for Hunger Con at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, in Grand Forks, ND for ForXcon at Grand Forks Inn & Suites and in Ralston, NE for the 2017 Autism Society of Nebraska State Puzzle Walk at Ralston Arena from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Central California Garrison will be in Fresno, CA for Able Advocates Pancake Breakfast at Inspiration Park from 8:30 to 11:00 AM.
• Cloud City Garrison will be in Dallas, OR for the Dragon Run from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, and in Salem, OR for the Cherry City Comic Con at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center from April 8 to 9th.
• Danish Garrison will be in Randers, Denmark for Star Wars & Science Fiction Messe IV.
• Dutch Garrison will be in Utrecht for Verzamelaars jaarbeurs.
• Garrison Carida will be in Butler, PA for Star Wars at Your Library at the Butler Area Public Library from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Garrison Titan will be in Renton, WA for the Meet and Greet at Round Table Pizza from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
• Great Lakes Garrison will be in Bay City, MI for the Zion Lutheran Fun Fair.
• Japanese Garrison will be in Shibata City, Niigata for the Kajikawa Hanami Walk 2017.
• Midwest Garrison will be in Tinley Park, IL for Discover Tinley Expo, and in East Peoria, IL for Library Star Wars Day.
• Mountain Garrison will be in Colorado Springs, CO for Mad Hatter Saturday 2017 at Bancroft Park from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• New England Garrison will be at the Out of Darkness Walk.
• Nordic Garrison will be in Svenska Mässan, Göteborg, Sweden for the Scandinavian Sci-Fi, Game & Film Convention from April 8 to 9th.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Westminster, MD for the Spring Bazaar at Runnymede Elementary School from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in Washington D.C. for Fantom KidsCon at Fantom Comics from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and in Essex, MD for Star Wars Celebration at the Essex Library from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
• Southern California Garrison will be in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for Autism Awareness Fest at California Mentor from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in Fontana, CA for the Hero Walk for Autism at Auto Club Speedway from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in Costa Mesa, CA for Matthew’s Super Trooper event at TeWinkle Park from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and in Los Angeles, CA for the Yuri’s Night Gala from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
• Star Garrison will be in Houston, TX for the Yuri’s Night Houston Fun Run and the Annual Easter Party by Children’s Charity.
• UK Garrison will be in Dundee for DeeCon at Dundee University from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM, in Scarborough for Sci-Fi Scarborough at The Spa Comple from April 8 to 9th, in Bristol for the St. Andrews Youth Centre 50th Anniversary from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, and in Wrexham for Wales Comic Con at Glyndwr University from April 8 to 9th.

April 9

• Central California Garrison will be in Lodi, CA for Grape City Con from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Garrison Carida will be in New Britain, PA for Star Wars Pet Picture Day at Dog Town from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and in Philadelphia, PA for Autism Awareness Day at the Philadelphia Zoo from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Japanese Garrison will be in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture for the Shibata Castle Ruins Park Sakura Festival.
• Mexican Garrison will be in Mérida, Yucatán for Convencion Tsunami Merida Comic Con.
• Outer Rim Garrison will be in Vancouver, BC for the Autism Awareness Festival from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Redback Garrison will be at Surfers Paradise for the Galactic Empire Charity Ball promotion.
• UK Garrison will be in Retford for the Longholme Farm Camp Site Fun Day from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, in Cheltenham for the Prescott Bike Festival at the Bugatti Owners Club from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in Chorley for Stars & Cars 2017 at Parklands High School from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and in Derby for Treetops Hospice Care Fundraiser from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

April 11

• Star Garrison will be in Midland, TX for the Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event.

Next Databurst…April 12th.

*If you didn’t see the events listed for your garrison, send us an email at roqoodepot(at)gmail.com and let us know. We’re glad to add any we missed. For more info on the 501st Legion, be sure to check out their official website.