Alpine Garrison

Northridge Elementary Reading Goal Assembly
2019-11-19 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Northridge Elementary, 1660 N 50 E, Orem, UT, 84057, United States
Our school had a book fair and the students reached their goal of money raised for books for the school library. We are having an assembly to celebrate their achievements and we thought it would be fun to have some Star Wars characters show up.
Referred by: Some of the parents of the students belong to 501st Legion.
Local event contact: Lisa Dallin lisadallin@gmail.com (801) 330-3811

Toys For Tots
2019-11-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Hasturs Hobby, 6831 S State, Midvale, UT, 84047, United States
Hastur Games in Midvale will be holding their annual Toys for Tots donation drive on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. HEROIC will be attending, an all other costumed charity groups are invited and encouraged to attend. Roland Williams of Hastur will be inside the sotre so we can work with him as far as using the stockroom for changing purposes and for running money inside that motorists give us.
The event will be held, rain or shine and we’ll be outside, so plan accordingly. Many cosplayers add holiday flair to the kits.
As there will be some random cosplayers not affiliated with any of our groups, we should be prepared to set an example around good behavior and interacting with the public.
From TJ O’Brien

Spectrum Academy Turkey Trot
2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Spectrum academy, 575 N Cutler Dr, North Salt Lake, UT, 84054, United States
Spectrum Academy is a nonprofit charter school for children on the autism spectrum. K-12. They would like us to attend their Annual Turkey Trot. We were at this event last year. They would like us to mingle with the attendees and pose for pictures
School location so weapons protocol should be followed. Also, be aware that many of these children will fixate on lights, so Lightsabers are best unbladed and hilts only.
Event Contact: Kris King (702) 496-1584 mamaboogs@hotmail.com

Haunted Hallways
2019-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Hillside Middle School, 1825 S. Nevada Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Hillside Middle School in Salt Lake City has asked the 501st Legion to join them in their Haunted Hallways fund raising event on October 28th. We will patrol along the line waiting to go through their haunted hallways, interact with the guests and take pictures with them.
This is a school so no blasters. At this point, lightsabers are okay.
A secure changing location will be available.
Local event contact is our very own Cari Fifield (801) 558-9387 cari@fifieldonline.com

Sat Syracuse Pumpkin Walk
2019-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Founders Park Syracuse, 1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, Ut, 84075
Mingle and take pics with guests. Change at car event.

UFAN Trunk or Treat
2019-10-26 12:00 - 15:30 | Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT, 84107, United States
The Utah Food Allergy Network is putting on a non food Trunk or Treat for kids with food allergies, to provide a fun and safe environment for them at a public event that they would otherwise not be able to attend. Each participant will decorate their car trunk and pass out a non food treat/toy to each child attending. There will be a costume contest, a teal pumpkin craft, and fun characters around to entertain and take pictures with!
Referred by: UFAN has used the services of the 501st legion several times before and we love you!
Secure changing and storage available.
They are also wondering if we have anyone attending in doing a simple skit about food allergy.
Event Contact is Olivia Terry oliviaterry94@gmail.com (801) 815-3940

Fountain Green Elementary Carnival
2019-10-26 11:00 - 15:30 | Fountain Green Elementary School, 395 W 100 S, Fountain Green, UT, 84632, United States
Fountain Green Elementary School has invited us a carnival they are holding to raise money for the school. If possible, they would like a backdrop for pictures.
This is a school, so school weapons protocol should be followed, no blasters nor weapons that look like knives. Lightsaber hilts are permitted for Sith Lords and Jedi, but no bladed sabers.
Event contact is Jake Putnam (801) 548-0493 Jakeputt@yahoo.com

Syracuse Pumpkin Walk
2019-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Founders Park Syracuse, 1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, Ut, 84075

Bountiful Rotary Great Pumpkin Hunt
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 1043 East Windmoor Dr, 1043 East Windmoor Dr, Bountiful, UT, 84020, United States
For the past 25 years Bountiful Rotary has invited children and their parents to an out door hot dog, root beer float, popcorn, candy etc. event. All children come in costumes, there is a costume parade, fun games, at dark there are pumpkins hidden in the woods and each child is give a name of a pumpkin’s to find and take home. The children love finding their pumpkin and taking it home.

Murray Mortuary Trunk-or-Treat
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Murray Memorial Mortuary, 5850 S 900 E, Murray, UT, 84121, United States
I’d like to invite you to participate in our 10thAnnual Trunk-or-Treat at the mortuary. You have participated the last few years and have been such an amazing addition to our event! This year we will hold the trunk-or-treat on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 pm, same location as years past.
Watch the Facebook page for updates
Event contact: Lana Porter (801) 262-4631 Lana.porter@memorialutah.com

Boo Lights
2019-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Hoogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Very last minute invite! I just got this this morning, so will be gathering more information as quickly as I can.
BooLights!
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Hoogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave, SLC, 84108
Arrival time: 5:30 pm
Start time: 6:30 pm
End time: 9:00 pm
An after hours event here at Hogle Zoo. We have Halloween themed lighted displayes around grounds, take a ride on the family friendly train or carousel. We have a large pallet maze to roam through, lighting bat tunnel and more!
We would love to have you meet and greet with our guests in the main entry plaza, adding a little bit of wonder and excitement to this fun Halloween light.
Secure Dressing Area
Yes
Water and or Food Snacks
Yes
Parking either free or paid
Yes

Idaho Falls Zoo
2019-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | UT

Spooky Town Festival
2019-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | St. George Town Square, 50 S Main Street, St. George, UT, 84770, United States
Meet n Greet at the Washington County School District’s Spooky Town Festival in St. George.
Temps will be warm, so be prepared and stay hydrated. This will be a change at your car event. Park behind the Wells Fargo on Main and Tabernacle and then walk to the park.
Contact is Rog Taylor (435) 313-1000 tk9519@gmail.com

Star Wars Reads Celebration
2019-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Weber County Library, 5568 Adams Ave, Washington Terrace, UT, 84405, United States
A story time full of fun to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month.
Library staff will be reading “Are You Scared, Darth Vader?” by Adam Rex
before the group can participate in various Star Wars themed crafts,
STEM experiments, and activities.
Weber County Library on 5568 Adams Ave has asked for a small number of troopers, 2 – 4 at most, to attend their Star Wars Reads day. There is a location to change.
There is still a question out on weapons at this point, so keep an eye on the Facebook page as we get closer to the event.

Veteran's Tribute Run
2019-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | First United Methodist Church, 1339 W 400 N, Marriott-Slaterville, UT, United States
Last year three of the 501st group participated at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Tribute Run held at the First United Methodist Church (Marriott-Slaterville).
No restrictions for weapons and helmets. 5 – 6 characters requested
Possible visit to the veteran’s home after the event to visit with the veterans there.
There will be a chili cook-off at the church. Funds raised from the chili cook-off are also donated to the vets home.
Almost last, would you like a booth (no cost) to distribute information regarding your group. We could provide a pop-up (10×10) and a table and a couple of chairs.
Event Coordinator: Raymond Christian christre1@comcast.net and Scott Warren sdwarren1354@yahoo.com

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
2019-10-05 04:00 - 2019-10-14 17:00 | albuquerque balloon fiesta, 4401 Alameda Blvd NE,, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
What we will be doing: We will be helping launch the Darth Vader and Yoda Balloons every day (weather permitting) with the troopers of Bantha Canyon Base and Dewback Ridge Garrison (mandos and galactic academy from there are also visiting)

Changing accommodations: At the caravan parking area at the field- typically we all park and change together after we have been in the park early morning to eat and play a bit in our civilian clothes. Water is provided by the balloon team and bathrooms are provided on site.

How will you know you will love this event: Do you like fancy fish balloons? DO YOU LIKE 4 AM CORNDOGS ?? Do you love going to gigantic world renowned and highly photographed/videoed events?? Do you like meeting new and awesome people from all over the world and troopers from multiple states? Then this is the troop for you!

Notes: I will have a ton more info to come for all of you about how sign ups on the Bantha/Dewback forums work … But please get hyped for this event and come for a few days if you can- start putting in your reservations for hotel and PTO from work if needed.

If you troop 3 days in costume you can get a special coin that is not available outside of this event this is limited and availability is there for only the first 100 troopers that complete this (they go fast!). Last year was amazing and I would love to have more of you come along with me. I will be flying down Oct 4 and staying until the 12th locally with my detachment leader. You will need to figure out your own travel arrangements, but otherwise you are all welcome to come and you will love everyone you meet at this gigantic world renowned event. There is also usually a giant dinner Monday eveninghosted by a garrison family there and I believe we would also be invited to that- I will check with the Hosts 😉 More on that later.

For more information please reach out to Lynnae Nelson.

Force Friday
2019-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | City Creek Disney Store, 51 Main St., Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
The Disney Store in City Creek Mall has asked for troopers to be at their store to help celebrate Force Friday. This is an open invitation from Lucasfilms so LFL protocol and Disney weapons protocol are in affect (meaning no modifications to costumes and blasters must be at either at rest, pointed up or pointed down).
There is no changing facilities, so this is change at your car. If you do need a space to change, Denney Fifield works a block away. Please contact him for a secure changing place.
Store Manager is Martha.

BearDoption
2019-09-28 11:00 - 19:00 | The Gateway, 56 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
The BearDoption is a charity-focused event that gives back to patrons as they give. Over 2,000 plush will be available to “adopt” and the proceeds benefit the Utah Foster Care.
There will be a secure location for changing and storage.

From Chemo To Crown - Operation Pay It Forward
2019-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Granger High School, 3690 S 3600 W, West Valley City, UT, 84119, United States
This years event is going towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We are putting on our third annual carnival this year! We are moving venues and we are very excited to have new attendees and activities. We will have some bounce houses, local vendors, carnival games, food and a silent auction. This is a family friendly event geared towards children having a good time.
Working on a secure changing location for us.
As this event is at a school, though not put on by the school, we should still honor the fact that schools are weapons free. Lightsabers only. (Not to mention it gives us Sith Lords better odds)
Event Contact: Gentry Holbrook (801) 897-6169 fromchemotocrown@gmail.com

Shriner’s Walk for LOVE
2019-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Shriner’s Hospital, 1275 Fairfax ave, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103, United States
A meet and greet event, a chance to pose and take pictures with patients and their families.
Drivers license must be presented before hand and background check done for all costumers.
Must receive and wear a band.

JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes
2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Park, 700 E 900 S, Salt Lake city, UT, 84105, United States
One more of the many JDRF walks that we love to participate in. This one is in Liberty Park, SLC.
Changing will be at your vehicle.
Local Contact is Wendy Cooper wendycooper1125@gmail.com (801) 656-9583

Northridge Elementary Carnival
2019-09-20 16:30 - 19:30 | Northridge Elementary, 1660 N 50 E, Orem, UT, 84057, United States
We loved having you come to our Elementary Carnival last year! This is our annual elementary school carnival to earn money for Northridge Elementary. We would love to invite characters to come and walk around the carnival for participants to take pictures with. We will provide a free meal from Burger Supreme to each character and one of their guests as a thank you for attending. We have a private classroom for characters to change in. Thank you for considering our request!
Secure changing and storage is available
Event contact is Jamie Jensen, PTA President. (801) 755-7286

RevRoad Rally 2019
2019-09-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Orem City Park, Center and State Street, Orem, 84097, United States
We are having 200 honored guests that have mental disabilities come to see cool cars, take pictures with them as well as characters such as the Star Wars groups etc. it is open to the public as well, so my estimate of how many people that we think will be there will be over my original estimate of 200. Probably up to 1000 plus.
So this is a great opportunity for us to give back to the community. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to come and volunteer for this event.
Secure changing and storage will be provided. Any backgrounds, tents or props are welcome.
Event Contact: Nicole Hill 385-283-9355 nicole.hill1791@gmail.com

FanX Load Out
2019-09-08 09:00 - 14:00 | UT
Load Out for FanX – time is approximate

Utah Symphony - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Saturday
2019-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Abravanel Hall, 123 West South Temple, SLC, 84101, United States
The Utah Symphony is playing the music of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with the movie playing on the screen above them. These are wildly popular performances and Lucas Film Limited has requested that we provide troopers for this performance.
As we have learned in the previous performance of Star Wars: A New Hope, we will be in the lobby and outside, interacting with guests as they arrive. We need to leave the lobby by 6:45 pm so guests can get seated as the performance starts at 7:00 pm. We will need spotters to help guests line up for pictures and cut them off when it approaches 6:45 pm.
As these events also are on the same days as FanX and our FanX dinner, please schedule your time wisely. We will need costumed characters are both locations.
There will be a secure changing location at the Symphony or you can walk over from FanX, if you are already kitted up. This is an official LFL event, so LFL rules apply. No costume modifications.
Contact for the Symphony: Renee Huang rhuang@usuo.org
801-869-9027

JDRF Walk
2019-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 386 West 1280 North, 386 West 1280 North, American Fork, UT, 84003, United States
JDRF walk for people with Type 1 diabetes and their families to raise funds for a cure.
Secure storage and changing area will be provided.
Event Contact: Aubrie Huggard (801) 372-2687 aubriehuggard@yahoo.com

Fall FanX Day 3
2019-09-07 09:00 - 21:00 | UT
Fall FanX. Sign-Ups for troop slots will be handled through Sign-Up Genius. More info to come.

Fall FanX MultiClub Dinner
2019-09-06 21:00 - 23:00 | UT
Price: $24.95 per person including non-alcoholic beverages. $16.95 for salad bar only.
RSVP information: We are once again requiring a reservation fee of $5. The change this year is we are only collecting from adults (both members and +1s).
We are capped at 200 people. We will give first shot to members, and then open to cadets.
Members (and family/+1), you can send your RSVP in before August 4th. Then it will open up to cadets and friends. All RSVPs must be in by Friday, August 30.
To RSVP – Send $5/adult in your party paypal Friends & Family to alpinegarrisonco@gmail.com. In the notes, put your name, which club, and how many adults and kids in your party.
Money is non-refundable and will be used for:
– HM dinner and presentations
– FanX expenses for the booth, snacks, etc.

Utah Symphony - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Friday
2019-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Abravanel Hall, 123 West South Temple, SLC, 84101, United States

FanX Day 2
2019-09-06 09:00 - 20:00 | Salt Palace, 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
