In a series of articles, called Isle Be There, my intention
is to focus on the different social groups that support your New York
Islanders team & its players. This will also include current events,
situations and personalities in and around the team as it relates to its fan
base and community.
The
New York Islanders have moved away from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
to play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
But the Isles roots run deep on the Island proper. The years of history and thousands of fans,
that still call Nassau County home, will always be just as relevant to the team
as any new successes experienced in the future.
It
is for that reason that my Isle Be There feature will not just focus on the
new, but also things in and around the Islanders and Nassau County. I would encourage all residents of the
community to consider checking out the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City
Long Island, NY for their Festival of Trees on Saturday November 28th, 2015
from 10:30am - 4:00pm.
Feature photo in Newsday Explore LI with TK6744
It will also be
an opportunity for Star Wars fans to meet the members of the 501st Empire City
Garrison and get their fandom on in a big way for a great cause. “The Empire City Garrison is a New York based
Star Wars costuming group founded in May 1999. This group consists of
individuals who show their love for Star Wars by building and wearing detailed
replica costumes of such favorite characters as Darth Vader, Stormtroopers,
Scout Troopers, Snow Troopers, Bounty Hunters, etc. The Empire City Garrison
routinely attends local science fiction conventions, parades, blood drives, toy
stores, and have participated in a variety charity events with many
organizations.”
Members of the 501st Hudson Valley Squad at Mahopac Library for Star Wars Day.
The
501st’s Empire City Garrison and members of the 501st Hudson Valley
Squad will be at the Cradle of Aviation Museum this Saturday to help and support fund
raising efforts to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
The CAM is Long Island's Air and Space museum, and features several cool
exhibits and attractions that cover early attempts in flight straight through
to man’s exploration of space. They have
a planetarium and Dome Theatre in addition to a collection of incredible artifacts
from our aviation history.
This
is the 5th year that the 501st will be appearing at the Cradle of Aviation Museum and they will
host special Star Wars themed events like "Blast-A-Trooper", and be
available for photos with attendees throughout the day to specifically help raise money to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
The
Festival of Trees event, “is renowned for its spectacular array of
designer-decorated trees and gingerbread village. Features continuous live
entertainment, Santa, vendor marketplace, children’s activities, Department 56
village and display, and more! All trees and gingerbread are for sale. Visit
the ucpn Toy and gift shop for great bargains. All proceeds raised benefit the
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. and the Cradle of Aviation Museum.”
I
plan on attending the festival as a member of the 501st and would love to meet as many of
you as possible while I am there. I hope to see you on Saturday.
TI-13222 and a young Star Wars fan.
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