Become One with the Force at FSW’s “Star Wars Reads”
Oct 22, 2018
OCTOBER 22, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Are you a Jedi Master, or does the lure of the Darkside call to you? Show off your Star Wars side during Star Wars Reads, 10 a.m – 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Florida SouthWestern State College Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public of all ages.
Acclaimed Star Wars authors Justina Ireland and Daniel Wallace of the Disney author group will hold a book signing from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., and again at 1:45 p.m. in the FSW Bookstore located in Taeni Hall, Building S.
Ireland is the author of “Lando’s Luck,” “Vengeance Bound,” “Promise of Shadows,” and the New York Times bestselling novel “Dread Nation.” Wallace’s books include “Book of Sith: Secrets from the Darkside,” several contributions in the “Essential Guide” series, and sourcebooks for the Star Wars roleplaying game. Books from both authors will be available to purchase at the FSW Bookstore.
From 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Building U, the public can participate in Star Wars-themed activity stations. Build your own droid or ship. Use “the Force” to control R2D2 and BB8. Assemble your very own lightsaber and perfect your lightsaber sound effect skills. Win prizes in a Star Wars trivia scavenger hunt along Kessel Run, and be on the lookout for actors from the 501st Legion.
Cosplay costumes are encouraged, and a contest for the best costume will be held at noon. A prize for the best Lando Calrissian costume will also be awarded.
FSW will also be collecting children’s books for the Lee Health Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Donations are being accepted at the FSW Bookstore through Dec. 12.
Star Wars Reads is sponsored by Disney, Follett, Golisano’s Children’s Hospital, and Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers.
For more information, contact Adam Davis, assistant director, Auxiliary Services, at (239) 489-9095.
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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.
Last Updated: October 22, 2018
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