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8th Annual Fundraiser for Step Up For Soldiers, whose focus is supporting local veterans and active duty soldiers. Thirty BBQ teams competed for awards while the public was treated to live music, arts and crafts, vendor booths and of course, and pictures with the 501st Carolina Garrison! Garrison Troopers in Attendance:[/color][/b] 1. Robert Lentz – […]

Read More… from March 3 – Step Up For Soldiers BBQ Cook-Off (Carolina Beach, NC)

Members of the Carolina Garrison (joined by a few Mando Mercs) went out to “Troop out Hunger “ and spread the love of Star Wars in the community. Bi-Lo allowed us to set up and take charity donations for the troop. We raised $88 and half dry & canned goods … we even beat out […]

Read More… from March 3 – Carolina Garrison Trooping Out Hunger Program (Simpsonville, SC)

The 10th Annual Captain’s Comics and Toys Expo is SC’s largest comic book and pop culture convention. Two full days of comics, toys, art, costuming, special guests, and more! Since 2015, Captain’s Comics has partnered with the Lowcountry Orphan Relief to raise money for their fantastic charity. This 501c organization provides clothing and basic necessities […]

Read More… from Feb. 24 – 10th Annual Capt’s Comic Expo (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

The Polar Plunge is the only annual fundraiser to support the local Special Olympics New Hanover County Program.  Participants supported this cause by plunging into the chilly Atlantic Ocean, running the 5k or walking the 1 mile fun walk.  100% of the proceeds went directly to the program. Carolina Garrison members were on hand to […]

Read More… from Feb. 17 – Special Olympics Polar Plunge (Kure Beach, NC)

The 501st has once again been asked to be a part of a special concert with the NC Symphony featuring the music of Star Wars with selections from TFA. Honestly bummed that we were not asked to be on stage at all, just in the lobby before, during intermission, and after. Carolina Garrison Members in […]

Read More… from Nov. 9 – NC Symphony – Music of Star Wars (Wilmington, NC)

The Greenville Zoo held their annual Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, on October 20-22 & 27-29. The event featured more than 20 trick-or-treat stations; character photo opportunities, including princesses; an extinct species graveyard and a Not-Very-Scary House. The 501st and Rebel Legion were invited to participate as a photo-op station […]

Read More… from Oct. 28 – Boo In The Zoo (Greenville, SC)

In honor of John Williams’ 85th birthday this year, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra kicked off its POPS concert series with some of his most memorable film scores to date. The SOLD OUT evening, in the 1,800-seat Performance Hall within the brand-new Gaillard Center, featured film scores from: Schindler’s List, Lincoln, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry […]

Read More… from Oct. 26 – Happy Birthday John Williams (Charleston, SC)

his was a huge event. Over 2000 people attended. We had a large display including the following: Mandolarian Mercs display area. Large Photo area with controlled entrance and exit. At entrance of Photo Area had table displaying blasters and helmets. First photo area was a scene on Endor with and AT-ST (aka Arty) Second photo […]

Read More… from Oct. 7 – Star Wars Reads Day (Charleston, SC)

3rd Annual Cape Fear ComicCon. This is a one-day event held at the Coastline Convention Center (Downtown Wilmington). The Con was packed despite morning and afternoon rain. Over 2000 people attended and it was hard to move around. Our booth space was cut in half by the Con staff upon arrival, down to just 10×10, […]

Read More… from Aug. 12 – 3rd Annual Cape Fear ComicCon (Wilmington, NC)

Star Wars Night at the “Shark Tank”, home of the Wilmington Sharks.  It was 95 degrees and sunny at game time. Once the sun went below the trees it felt a bit cooler. We did have a large dressing room with A/C and complimentary food and drinks. The team had Star Wars music and sound […]

Read More… from July 8 – Wilmington Sharks Star Wars Night (Wilmington,NC)