Community Partner: 501st Legion: Vader's Fist & Morinville Food Bank

DUM DUM DUM, DUM DEEDUM, DUM DEEDUM...

C'mon now, we ALL know that little ditty and we're about to know it a little better as members from the 501st Legion: Vader's Fist will be joining us at Carnival! Who's that? you say. Short story: awesome folks dressed in their Star Wars finest volunteering to help us gather funds and food for Morinville's Food Bank. Hoping for a pic with yourself or little ones with Darth or his Storm Troopers? Make sure to bring a cash or food donation and you're all set!

We've been notified that the food bank is in DIRE need of support, and if you'd like to help out before Carnival, please don't hesitate. Donations drop offs are located throughout town including both grocery stores and the Morinville Community Cultural Centre, and your generosity is much appreciated.

screencap from 501st Legion: Vader's Fist

Read more about the 501st after the jump...From their website:

"...The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work..."

To Promote Interest in Star Wars

While a growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their Star Wars fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the Star Wars saga.

To Facilitate the Use of Costumes

Some fans are content to collect action figures...other fans want to be action figures. Nothing professes your passion quite like building your own detailed costume replica of a classic Star Wars villain, and there's nothing quite like the feeling that comes from bringing the characters of Star Wars into the real world and sharing the magic with others.

To Contribute

While our organization was founded to simply provide a collective identity for costuming fans with similar interests, the 501st is proud to put its resources to good use through fundraising, charity work, and volunteerism"