BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//70th Explorers Garrison//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:70th Explorers Garrison Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4418@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260717T191028Z SUMMARY:Fandemonium DESCRIPTION:This is our third annual free/mini comic and fan fest in the li brary. We will have games\, trivia\, caricatures\, maybe the SCA\, local game\, comic\, and LEGO shops. We have lots of kids and families. We hav e wanted the 70th to participate for both years but have not had a chance to arrange it. LOCATION:Edwardsville Public library\, 112 South Kansas\, Edwardsville\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000 URL:https://www.edwardsvillelibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4441@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260908T221112Z SUMMARY:2026 Kansas City Heart &\; Stroke Walk DESCRIPTION:Your Star Wars crew always brings so much energy\, excitement\, and smiles to our event. Participants absolutely love meeting your charac ters\, and you help make the day unforgettable for survivors\, families\, and supporters.\n\nWe would be thrilled to have you join us again this yea r! We'\;ve made a few improvements to make the experience even better\ , including easier parking and a shorter walk into the event site. We' \;d also love to treat your crew to some complimentary breakfast items and refreshments as a small thank-you for sharing your time with us.\n\nYour presence helps create a fun\, welcoming atmosphere while supporting our mi ssion to fight heart disease and stroke.\n\nWe hope you'\;ll consider joining us again. It just wouldn'\;t feel quite the same without a few Jedi\, Sith\, and Stormtroopers on Walk Day!\n\nThank you for all you do\ , and may the Force be with you. ? LOCATION:National WWI Memorial\, 2 Memorial Dr\, Kansas City\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T093000 URL:https://www.KCHeartWalk.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4428@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260813T171853Z SUMMARY:St Louis Congenital Heart Walk DESCRIPTION:Our Heart Walk is more than just an event&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s a powerful community gathering that brings families\, friends\, and supporte rs together to honor those affected by congenital heart defects (CHD). The mission of The Children'\;s Heart Foundation is to advance the diagno sis\, treatment\, and prevention of CHDs by funding the most promising res earch. CHDs are the #1 birth defect in America\, impacting 1 in 110 babies every year.\nReferred by: You all participated in our 2025 Heart Walk and we loved having you there! LOCATION:Queeny Park - Smith Shelter Lot\, 550 Weidman Rd\, Manchester\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000 URL:https://events.chfwalk.org/event/stlouis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4425@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260817T164122Z SUMMARY:HopeWalk 2026 (HopeKids Family Walk) DESCRIPTION:Join HopeKids Kansas City for an extra special HopeWalk at beau tiful E.H. Young Riverfront Park! Families and teams will gather for an ev ening full of energy and celebration as we walk together along the riverfr ont in support of families who have a child with a life-threatening medica l condition. After the walk\, stick around for a foam party\, delicious fo od\, face painters\, and a talented balloon artist creating fun for kids o f all ages. LOCATION:EH Young Riverfront Park\, 1001 Argosy Parkway\, Riverside\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T190000 URL:https://hopekids.org/kchopewalk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4374@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260430T115859Z SUMMARY:DIY Day at the Library DESCRIPTION:This is a family-friendly event that celebrates Creativity\, Ma king and STEAM activities. LOCATION:Wichita Public Library\, 711 W. 2nd St.\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000 URL:https://www.wichitalibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4435@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260830T150101Z SUMMARY:Trunk or treat at the Rink DESCRIPTION:The trunk or treat will start at 6pm. We will provide a table i n the designated space for the 501st. If you would like to decorate a vehi cle or the table I would recommend getting there early to decorate\, then get suited up. This is our first time so we dont know how many treaters to expect. LOCATION:Wichita Ice Center\, 505 W. Maple\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T200000 URL: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4424@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260816T002523Z SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo DESCRIPTION:Our annual Boo at the Zoo Event! We will have access to the cla ssroom space we had last year again\, for lunch and changing rooms. We 9\;ll be taking photos and handing out candy during the Zoo'\;s trick or treat event. LOCATION:Kansas City Zoo &\; Aquarium\, 6800 Zoo Dr\, Kansas City\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000 URL: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4436@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260827T212836Z SUMMARY:TRC Annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat DESCRIPTION:TRC&rsquo\;s Annual Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat is a FREE\, fam ily-friendly Halloween event that welcomes approximately 1\,000 children a nd families from our community. The event features decorated trunks and ta bles hosted by local organizations and businesses\, trick-or-treating\, co stumes\, candy\, and other Halloween fun.\n\nWhile this is not a Star Wars -themed event\, we would absolutely love to have a special Star Wars chara cter appearance as an added surprise for our families! We think it would b e a fun and memorable addition to the evening and something our young atte ndees would be especially excited to see. LOCATION:Turner Recreation Commission\, 831 S 55th St Kansas City Kansas 66106\, Turner\, Kansas City\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000 URL:https://cms5.revize.com/revize/turnerrecreationks/departments/spooktacular.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4445@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260917T184100Z SUMMARY:Kansas Comic Con '\;26 DESCRIPTION:Kansas Comic Con is a two day event being held October 31st &am p\; November 1st 2026 at the Century II Performing Arts &\; Convention Center in Wichita\, Kansas. Kansas Comic Con will feature guests from movi es\, television\, anime\, comic books\, and cosplay. Celebrity guests will attend all days (unless otherwise noted on the Guests page) and be availa ble for autographs and pictures (autographs and pictures not included in e ntry fee). Other featured events include costume contest\, Q&\;As with guests\, fan panels\, workshops\, video gaming and tabletop gaming\, and m uch more. Vendors and artists from across the country will attend and sell everything from t-shirts and comic books to swords and art. Fan groups fr om around the region will set up displays devoted to their favorite fandom s and franchises. Cosplayers will appear in costumes both bought and creat ed and compete for prizes in our costume contest. Come join the fun that i s Comic Con! LOCATION:Century II Convention Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T170000 URL:https://www.kansascon.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4434@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260818T224701Z SUMMARY:StealthCon DESCRIPTION:Stealth Con is a family-friendly pop culture convention with a mission bigger than fandom. What began as one of the few military-affiliat ed comic conventions has evolved into a community-driven nonprofit event c elebrating comics\, cosplay\, gaming\, anime\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, and crea tivity of every kind.\n\nHosted with strong military roots and a passion f or fandom culture\, Stealth Con creates a place where heroes\non-screen an d heroes in uniform come together. LOCATION:University of Central Missouri\, 511 S Holden St\, Warrensburg\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T160000 URL:https://stealthconofficial.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4438@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260916T150404Z SUMMARY:Family Fun Fest for AbilityPoint DESCRIPTION:This Family friendly event with a variety of activities and att ractions. Much like Kid Fest from 10 years ago\, it offers affordable fun and unique experiences. The event will help to raise awareness and dollar s to support programming for youth and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families\, served by AbilityPoint. We will have sensory friendly portion of the day with smaller crowds and l ess noise and lighting. LOCATION:Century II\, 225 West Douglas\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T163000 URL:https://abilitypoint.org/event/family-fun-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4366@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260419T153833Z SUMMARY:Star Wars Day DESCRIPTION:We are having to move our event to November and gauging it you all could still come. If you cannot and cannot do the Academy like before we may pivot and do something smaller on a Thursday evening.\n\nLast year there were about three rounds of the academy we wondered if there could be one or two more\, and if we can ensure the cosplayers can stay to the end of the event at 1pm.\n\nPlease let us know if this date can work for your all as soon as possible. If it cannot we need to change our plans soon. LOCATION:Olathe Public Library\, 16100 W 135th St\, Olathe\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000 URL:https://www.olathelibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4335@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260326T123555Z SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Run Wichita DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you again this year for the Jingle Be ll Run! LOCATION:Botanica\, 701 Amidon\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T100000 URL:https://www.jbr.org/wichita END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4443@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260913T154528Z SUMMARY:Kansas City Mavericks Star Wars Night 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual KC Maverick'\;s Star Wars Night. This is an annual e vent for us and definitely a fun one. LOCATION:Cable Dahmer Arena\, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy\, Independence\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T200000 URL: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4427@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260816T212309Z SUMMARY:KCPL-Plaza Branch PopCon DESCRIPTION:Amenities available at venue: We had the 501st here last year a nd it was a great success! We have a private place to change\, have access to drinking fountains/bottle refill stations and restrooms.\nComments: Po pCon is Kansas City Public Library'\;s "\;comicon"\; type even t that will have activities for all ages\, raffle prizes\, other "\;sp ecial guest"\; appearances\, and something for everyone.\nReferred by: We had you at our popcon last year LOCATION:Kansas City Public Library-Plaza Branch\, 4801 Main St\, Kansas City\, MO DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270213T170000 URL: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4399@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260724T175633Z SUMMARY:Bustercon DESCRIPTION:Bustercon returns for year four. A fun family comicon that show case our community and our college campus LOCATION:Garden city community college\, 801 Campus Dr\, Garden City\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270227T170000 URL: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4420@70thexplorers.org DTSTAMP:20260724T194145Z SUMMARY:Star Wars Day @ Watermark Books DESCRIPTION:We will be holding a Star Wars day party. We are an independent bookstore located in Wichita\, KS\, and we are also celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2027 so we'\;re going all out. Tuesdays are also new re lease day for books\, so we'\;re anticipating a lot of Star Wars books coming out that day. LOCATION:Watermark Books &\; Cafe\, 4701 E Douglas Ave\, Wichita\, KS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270504T190000 URL:https://www.watermarksbooks.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR