News in the Old Line Garrison
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The Old Line Garrison is always on the move, be it a charity event, parade, photo-op or just expanding the Empire's influence. Stop in often to see what's new, click on red text or the picture to see more pictures from the event. Click here to check out future events, as well as a comprehensive list of all the events the OLG has done over the years.
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February 25th, 2006.
Crofton Library, Crofton Md.
The OLG, doing their part for community service and of course as always, expanding the Empire, ventured to the Crofton Library to entertain almost nine hundred younglings and adults. We explained how each of the Empire's units were outfitted and prepared to do their job, as well as answer numerous questions and pose for the obligatory pictures. |
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January 28th, 2006.
Polar Bear Plunge, Sandy Point State Park, MD.
The annual Polar Bear Plunge on the Chesapeake Bay, for Special Olympics. We were on hand to energize the crowd and help out any way we could. Much to our surprise, local law enforcement was very receptive to us and our massive show of heavy weapons! |
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December 16th, 2005.
OLG Christmas Bowling Party, Laurel MD.
Our annual Holiday get-together, bowling. Mike, TK-1536 was the only one to show up in armor. |
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October 29th, 2005.
Annandale Fall Festival Parade, Annandale, VA.
Similar to the parade in Frederick, but with members of Garrison Tyranus. |
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October 21st, 2005.
The Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, MD.
While not an actual trooping event, a few of us decided to hit up the last day of the Ren Fair in armor. While we expected the worst, it was probably the most fun we had all year! |
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September 29th, 2005.
Frederick City Parade
The OLG ventured to Western Maryland to participate in the annual Frederick parade. We also, for the first time had a nice R2-D2 tag along, courtesy of the R2-D2 builder's Club. |
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July 7th-9th, 2005.
Shoreleave Sci-Fi Con, Baltimore, MD.
Once again at the Hunt Valley Marriott in Baltimore. Not as exciting as last year, since there was only a small Imperial gathering. |
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June 8th, 2005.
Cold Stone Creamery, Olney, MD.
The OLG was asked to come out and drum up support, where donations and the evenings profits would go directly to charity. |
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June 6th, 2005.
Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Frederick, MD.
The OLG was asked to come out and pose for pictures where donations went to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Folks would make a walk around the park for the charity. |
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May 17th - 19th, 2005.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
All expenses paid trip to Las Vegas to take part in the kick-off of Burger King's annual symposium. Stayed at the Paris Hotel and entertained crowds for hours. Special thanks to XO Damien Metz for co-ordination and Burger King for a well-funded and exciting trip. We're also lucky enough to see Episode III Wednesday night in the Aladdin Hotel... amazing. |
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May 12th, 2005.
Uptown Theatre, Washington DC.
Episode III Charity Premiere. We were fortunate enough to be on hand for photo opportunites at the evening's reception and later for the red carpet apperance of famed actors Carrie Fisher and her mom, Debbie Reynolds. |
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April 21st - 24th, 2005.
Celebration III, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Four days of non-stop Star Wars excitement. We drove ten hours to take part in all the activities with the garrison and friends from all over the world, climaxing with the 501st photo shoot on Sunday where 500 imperial strong, were in force. |
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April 16th, 2005.
Fan Film Revelations. The Senator, Baltimore, MD, Three days after our TV appereance to promote the fan film, Revelations, we were on hand for the world premiere at the historic Baltimore theatre, The Senator - purportedly owned by actor Edward Norton. |
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April 14th, 2005.
Fox 45, Baltimore Maryland.
The Empire's finest were on hand to help promote the Star Wars fan film, Revelations. Writers and costume makers were there to explain and promote the weekend's movie premiere at the Senator movie theatre. Click here for screen captures. Or click here to download the entire news segment. (40MB. Windows Media or VLC required.) |
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April 6th, 2005.
Border's Books, Rockville, MD.
We're on hand for Matt Stover's book signing tour, author of the novel adaption of Episode III - Revenge of The Sith. Only three troopers and Lord Vader were on hand. Members of the DCSWCC were also there to video tape. Interesting question and answer session, too! |
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February 11-13th, 2005.
Hunt Valley Marriott, Baltimore MD.
Farpoint sci-fi convention. Once again, much like Shoreleave, the Mid-Eastern Garrisons converged for good times and three days of geekdom. Legion founder, Albin Johnson was also in attendance, |
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February 12th, 2005.
International Motorcycle Show.
Once again appearing for local radio station Live 105.7 with all proceeds from photos to go to charity. We got to hang out with lots of lovely woman and pose for photos with them and some of the most awesome motorcycles on the planet. Even got to meet and take pictures with famed builder, Russell Mitchell of Exile Bikes. |
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September 20th, 2004.
Best Buy in White marsh, MD.
Midnight Madness event celebrating the release of the original Star Wars Trilogy on DVD. Radio station 98 Rock was also on hand. In addition to the original Trilogy, the sale of the game Star Wars Battlefront was also available. So far, one of the largest gatherings of OLG members. |
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September 10th, 2004.
AFI Silver Theatre, Silver Spring, MD.
We're on hand to help promote the Lucus film, THX-1138. This was the premiere of the first viewings of the new directos cut. The DVD went on sale one week later. |
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September 1st, 2004.
Maryland State Fair, Timonium, MD.
Once again guests of Baltimore's Live105.7, with all proceeds to benefit 'Our Daily Bread' charities. We were on hand for photo opportunities. |
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July 10th, 2004.
Hunt Valley Marriot, Baltimore MD.
Shore leave 2004. Annual sci-fi convention. Great time had by all. Additional showings by 501st Legion CO, Albin Johnson, as well as members from VA Garrison Tyranus and many more! |
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July 1st, 2004.
Fairbanks Farm, Poolesville, MD.
First annual Star Wars collectors club summer social. Great, relaxing time in the country side of Maryland. If you live in the DC Metro area and are a rabid Star Wars fanatic, you should get in touch with them! Members of the OLG and Carida were in attendance. |
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May 8th, 2004.
Laurel, MD. Main Street Parade.
Only a small detachment, but still fun. |
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May 1st, 2004.
Towson, MD. Towson Town Festival.
Guests of Baltimore Radio station Live 105.7. We were on hand to pose for pictures with the public with all proceeds to go to Breast Cancer research. |
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April 25th, 2004.
Columbia MD. R2-DC Collectors Club
The OLG was on hand to provide security, manage traffic and introduce ourselves to the locals at the nearby watering hole and grocery store. |
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April 24th, 2004.
Salisbury, MD. Center Mall.
Together with Garison Carida, we were there to support the Center in creating child IDs. We spent the day attracting attention and let all the kids have their picture taken with us. We then gave them a Polaroid as a keepsake, and their parents got a valuable ID kit of their child. We also took the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the locals and let them know there was some new Mall security in place, Imperial security that is.
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