501st Legion’s 15th Anniversary 1997 – 2012

KevZone — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:24:27 +0000

2012 marks the 15 year anniversary of the 501st Legion.

2012 Crystal Ball

KevZone — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:59:01 +0000

The Rancor Raiders Garrison hosted the neighboring 501st Legion garrisons and Rebel Legion bases to a black-tie charity fundraiser in Southaven, MS called the Crystal Ball. This was the 12th annual Crystal Ball and was held on January 21st, 2012 by the Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation as a fundraiser for local charities.

The theme for this year’s event was “May the Force be with Us”, and was officially approved by LucasFilm Limited. There were over 800 guests in attendance and the event raised over $200,000 for local charities.

There were over forty costumed characters at the event and the guests were dazzled with an out of this world light show and life sized props including X-Wing fighters, TIE fighters and the Death Star.

You can view a video of the 501st Legion during the program by visiting this link: Imperial March

Free Comic Book Day – May 5, 2012

KevZone — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:36:52 +0000

Mark your calendar for Free Comic Book Day 2012! May 5th, 2012 plan to attend Free Comic Book Day at a local comic retailer with the Rancor Raiders.

Stay tuned and check back for more details as the event draws near.

Mid-South Con 30 – March 23 – 25, 2012

KevZone — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:07:06 +0000

Meet the Rancor Raiders at Mid-South Con 30 in Memphis, TN. Mid-South Con is the premier Memphis area science fiction convention that features multiple channels of programming, gaming costuming and much, much more.

March 17, 2012 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Jackson, MS

KevZone — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:58:41 +0000

The Rancor Raiders Garrison of the 501st Legion will be marching in the 2012 Hal & Mal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital “City Sweep” crew. We’ll also be joined by members from the Bast Alpha Garrison from Louisiana and even some Rebel Legion members too!

Come out and join in the fun on Saturday March 17th, 2012. The parade info can be found here: http://halandmals.com/Parade.html

Hernando Library Book Signing – May 5, 2011

Justin (TK 3189) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:39:31 +0000

Daniel Wallace, author and “specialist” on Star Wars, Superman, and other super heroes will be at the Hernando Public Library on May 5th at 6:30pm. Take a photo with superheroes, 501st, and other costuming groups while you are there!!! Feel free to wear your favorite superhero out and enjoy the day at the Hernando Public Library’s Book Signing event.

For more information, please see our forums for details. Hernando Book Signing – May 5, 2011
Please register on our forums to keep up to date with other events, introduce yourself, and talk among our community as a ‘Registered User’.

Free Comic Book Day – May 7, 2011

Justin (TK 3189) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:28:17 +0000

The Rancor Raiders have been invited to attend FREE COMIC BOOK day at two comic book stores this year. The first is Heroes and Dreams in Flowood and the second is Comics and Stuff in Hattiesburg. Heroes and Dreams will kick off at 10AM and go on well into the afternoon til around 4PM. The Comics and Stuff comic store will be looking to start up at 1PM and ending between 3:00PM and 4:00PM. We invite EVERYONE out to catch a glimpse of yours truely and some of the GREAT deals you can catch on this fantastic day for your comic book dreams!!!

Our local comic book stores:

Heroes and Dreams: Comics and Collectibles @ http://www.heroesanddreams.com
Comics and stuff @ their Facebook webpage here.

Check out more information on what FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is @ http://www.freecomicbookday.com

For more information, please see our forums for details. Free Comic Book Day – May 7, 2011
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Spring Festival @ Columbus AFB – April 16, 2011

Justin (TK 3189) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:34:19 +0000

Everyone’s invited to join us as we visit the youth at Columbus AFB on April 16.

Registration for the egg hunt starts at 9 a.m. – with many of the festivities starting at 9:30.

We intend to offer Droid eggs with various Star Wars related prizes for the children. Everything will be going on until 11:30, but may go beyond that depending on the amount of people that show up and hang out. There’s also a flea market that day at the same location.

- “We got to find those eggs we are looking for”

For more information, please see our forums for details. Spring Festival @ Columbus AFB – April 16, 2011
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MidSouthCon – March 25-27, 2011

Justin (TK 3189) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:31:40 +0000

The Mississippi Rancor Raiders, plus multiple 501st Garrisons in the midsouth area will be attending the 29th annual MidSouthCon!!!!! It will be held March 25-27, 2011 at Memphis Hilton Hotel & Resorts in Memphis, TN. Detailed information can be obtained from the conventions home webste located at http://www.midsouthcon.org/. If anyone has any questions on our attendance or other information that is not listed, please contact a RancorRaider member and we will get you what you need. Hope to see you there!!

Hal & Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade – March 19, 2011

Justin (TK 3189) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:55:28 +0000

The Rancor Raiders have been invited to participate in this years St. Paddy’s Day Parade sponsored be Hal & Mal’s of Jackson. We will be trooping with the Clean Sweep crew from the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital. There will be lots to do immediately after the parade with party’s all around town. Starts at 1:00PM in Jackson. Further details will be located on our forums.

For more information, please see our forums for details. Hal & Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade – March 19, 2011
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