http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/ The Jedi Knights of Cleveland en-us Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:26:42 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly The Jedi Knights of Cleveland News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/images/logo.gif http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/ http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=77.html Its meeting time again. We will be having our June meeting next Sunday July 22, at egbert park in the Bedford reservation (tinkers creek area). We are going to attempt to get the pavilion, if we don't there are plenty of trees for shade and several grills for cooking. discuss here Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:26:42 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=76.html This Saturday the 21st Ally (PrincessLeia) will be hosting the meeting at her house. planning is being discussed here The meeting will start at 3 and run to 10. Please bring some cash for pizza. Days events include video game marathon, on Xbox, PS2, and/or Game Cube. (if you have extra controlers and kid friendly multiplayer games bring those along.) Weather permmiting there is a vollyball net and trampoline we can have fun with; and the long awaited delivery of the JKOC gear. PM PrincessLeia for directions. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:46:16 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=75.html This Saturday the 17th the JKOC will be getting together to celebrate their 5th anniversary at the Strongsville Applebees. Eariler in the day Members of the 501st and Rebel Legion will be marching in the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade; please come out and show your support. The meeting will be held at 6pm. follow the link below for discussion. http://thejediknightsofcleveland.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2033.html www.applebees.com/ Applebees 17771 S. Park Center Strongsville, OH 44136 440.572.5292 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:16:40 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=74.html This event has been postponed due to the weather forecasts and possible unsafe travel conditions. We will be posting an update a soon as it has been rescheduled. Its never too late to get together. the JKOC feburary meeting is slated for this saturday the 17th. Meeting will take palce at BD's Mongolian BBQ. Reservations have been made for 5PM under Star Wars Cleveland. IMPORTANT NOTE: They do not do seperate checks. Bring cash. Figure about $20 per person depending on what you drink. A 15% tip is automatically added to the check. after dinner a trip to big fun is planned. for those who dont know big fun is an "antique" store for all those toys your mom threw away when you were growing up. RSVP in the event announcements forum. hope to see everyone out there. Address: BD's Mongolian BBQ 1854 Coventry Rd. Cleveland Hts., OH Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:07:48 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=73.html Back by popular demand, The Jedi Knights of Cleveland will be having their next general meeting at the home of Jedi_Hajile, kenobilover, and the other 2/3 of our membership (ie: their children). Seriously, we're very greatful they have graciously offered to host another JKOC meeting. While there will be a chance for the members of JKOC to talk, the main theme of this event is to simply have fun. Plans are underway to have a variety of PS2, Xbox, and other Star Wars themed video games on hand. And never rule out the possibility of a marathon round of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit during the course of the day. Good food, good friends, and Star Wars...doesn't get much more JKOC then that! Date: Sunday, November 12th Time: 3:00pm-? (yes, we know it's a school night) Location: Wadsworth Please RSVP on the JKOC Event Announcment thread ASAP. If you just registered here at JKOC.com or do not have access to the Event Announcment forum, contact one of the web admins and they will get some droids on the problem right away. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:34:30 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=72.html On Saturday, October 28th, celebrate a fun night out with The Jedi Knights of Cleveland at the 8th annual Cleveland Metropark's Boo at the Zoo. Every year, Boo at the Zoo transforms The Cleveland Metropark Zoo into a safe Halloween themed event. In addition to viewing the many animals on exhibit, come see the all new "Creepy Crawly Critter Live Animal Show." Other attractions include: the Monster Mash Dance Party, the Not-So-Haunted Greenhouse, the Jack-O-Lantern Express Train Ride, the Halloween Hay Maze, puppet shows, magic shows and much more. Kids (as "younglings" as we often refer to them) receive a complimentary treat bag. Meanwhile, both kids and adults are encouraged to wear fun (not scary) costumes. If you have any questions, visit the Event Announcment forums for more details. Lightsabers are ok (we asked), but as Wuher once said, "no blasters...no blasters!" Visit the Cleveland Metropark Zoo website to purchase tickets. If you are looking to go the night of the JKOC visit to Boo at the Zoo, you will need to purchase your own tickets prior to the event. Please remember to purchase your tickets for October 28th to be part of the JKOC group outing. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers no refunds or exchanges on internet orders, and Boo at the Zoo is open whether it looks like Kamino or Naboo outside...so check the weather report before heading out. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:14:59 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=71.html September is always a busy time for many worthy charity events: heartwalks, fundraisers for cancer research, and organizations looking for the cure to a variety of disease that effect children. If there was ever a time for The Jedi Knights of Cleveland to get involved...now's the time! In what has become an annual event for us, The American Heart Association asked if any of our local Rebel Legion and 501st members would be available to be part the AHA Heartwalk. This year's event (hosted by Akron University) would be the third year in a row that JKOC has helped out. As always, the JKOC team volunteered to operate one of the water stations as well as pose for pictures with several walkers, volunteers, and special guests of the event. The people from AHA Akron wanted to thank us for our continued support of their fight against cardiovascular diseases and stroke. For a recap of all the day's events, visit the JKOC Archives Meanwhile, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Walk hosted a walk benefitting The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Several of our friends joined the Ohio Garrison team and walked the 5K course (in armor). While many described the journey as an "uphill" battle, then entire team finished the course. In addition to the walk, the troopers posed for pictures with fellow JDRF walkers and Star Wars fans of all ages. This marks the second year Ohio Garrison has fielded a team for the Cleveland area JDRF walk. Congratulations to Beltayn and his team on a most impressive "Imperial March." Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:43:41 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=70.html The Jedi Knights of Cleveland will be hosting their next public meeting at the Oak Grove Picnic Area within the Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation. Due to the postive feedback from the previous meeting, the August meeting will also feature a pot-luck cookout and games. Please RSVP on the message boards, so we know who will bring what. These meetings are open to the public, and a great way for newcomers to get to know the rest of the JKOC community. Family and friends are also welcome. DATE: Saturday, August 12th TIME: NOON (meeting will begin shortly after) LOCATION: Oak Grove Picnic Area (Brecksville Reservation) Oak Grove Picnic Area is located off Valley Parkway in Brecksville Reservation, between Chippewa Creek and Meadows drives in Brecksville. For more detailed directions, visit the Cleveland Metroparks website. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:56:04 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=69.html If you are worried about your chances of gettign to Celebration IV next year, The Jedi Knights of Cleveland are pleased to announce there may be an alterantive right here in our own backyard. This August Twisted Nightmare Weekends will be featuring three Star Wars guests attending this year's convention: Jeremy Bulloch - Boba Fett (ANH, ESB, ROTJ) Gerald Home - Tessek (ROTJ) Mike Quinn - Nien Nunb (ROTJ) Jeremy Bulloch and Lloyd Kaufman are both listed as the guest of honor for this year's convention. There will also be various artisits, dealers, and other areas of sci-fi/horror fans here in Northeastern Ohio. The Jedi Knights of Cleveland and several other regional Star Wars groups will be in attendance, so there will be plenty of things to see for local Star Wars fans. To learn more, visit the Twisted Nightmare Weekends website Location: Quality Airport Inn 7230 Engle Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 For reservations call: (440) 243-4041 Times: Friday 4pm-9pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm Tickets can be purchased in advance ($12 Per Day/$30 Per Weekend) or at the door ($15 Per Day/$40 Per Weekend) Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:47:16 GMT http://www.thejediknightsofcleveland.com/News/article/sid=68.html Recently, The Jedi Knights of Cleveland were asked by promoters for the 25th annual Grand Prix of Cleveland to make an appearance during the race weekend. With the help of our friends from Rebel Legion and 501st, we made quite an impression with the over 118,000 fans (according to GPC website) at Burke Lakefront Airport. Aside from posing for pictures with race fans, several of the ChampCar drivers, members of the pit crews, Miss Grand Prix of Cleveland, and even WEWS newscaster Stefani Schaefer wanted a chance to get a picture with their favorite Star Wars characters. For a full recap of the weekend's activity, visit the JKOC Archives. In racing news, A.J. Allmendinger (#7 Indeck Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) became the first U.S.-born driver since Michael Andretti to win back-to-back Champ Car races with his his win on Sunday. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:24:55 GMT