Brief History of the North Ridge

The North Ridge was founded as an official chapter of the global Fan Force community in September of 2002 and has members throughout the Buffalo area.  The name, The North Ridge, was chosen because of Buffalo's notorious reputation for relentless winter weather. Life in Buffalo has already often been compared to Hoth, and it seemed like a logical step.

Events

Buffalo Warriors Inaugural Season Home Opener
Saturday January 14th, 2012, Villa Maria Student Center

Taking group pictures is easy because a Jedi doesn't actually have to HOLD the camera.	"Yes! I KNOW you were the droid I was looking for. Will I ever live this down?"	"All for one and one for ... wait, what?"
"Stay close while I taunt Vader to foul me in front of the referee.	'Pickle in the middle' doesn't work so well when everyone can use the Force.	"C'mon, just shoot! Qui-gon bet a lot of other people's stuff on this shot."

 

 

3rd Annual Buffalo Comic Fest 2011
October 15th, 2011, Buffalo Public Library Main Branch

In addition to posing for pictures and raffling baskets to raise money for Compass House of WNY, members of the North Ridge hosted panels about Buffalo STAR WARS fandom, costuming, and performed a reading of James Hance's "WOOKIEE THE CHEW - The House at Chew Corner" for children.

Which one of these things just doesn't belong?	{Under breath} "You think you're more tough in that fancy gown ..."	Vader discovers that Lindsay Lohan's turn to the Dark Side is complete.	Why am I holding him? Because I'm not a marsupial, stupid.
"Destroying the Death Star? The second one on the right.  I'd recognize the orange jumpsuit anywhere."	Chewbacca mistakes a robot for a vending machine, gaining in frustration, looking for his change.	"And the princes said, 'I don't know ... you don't look Chewish'"	Acquiring a fetish for scarves, R2 can't decide if he wants to emulate the Red Baron, a pirate, or Doctor Who.
Another Lost in Space photobomb.	"Danger! Danger Gorge Lucas!"	"Have you seen these droids?  One is short  with three legs and the other one tall and shiny.  No?"	Frustrated by the language barrier, R2 goes off to find  the science fiction section on his own.

 

HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALK
Saturday, September 24th at Coca Cola Field

The Buffalo Bison's, as co-sponsors of the WNY Heart Association Heart Walk, invited The North Ridge to help entertain the many men, women, children and pets who participated in this years' walk through downtown Buffalo.

"Want a treat? A TREAT? You'll have to work for it."	Loitering between battles	"Hold Still. I told you not to chew gum."	Who's guarding whom?
	Yes, we're all somehow related.	The Force can be useful as a pick-up method.	Light sabers are kinda our thing ...

FOOD NETWORK STAR WARS CAKE CHALLENGE
Sunday July 3, 2011 at The Screening Room

Zilly's Cupcakes on Elmwood Avenue competed in the Food Network's STAR WARS Cake Challenge to create a cake for the re-launch of STAR TOURS. The episode was viewed in The Screening Room as it aired live on Food Network.

Star Wars Bison's Night

"Artoo, it was only a dream.  Midgets are not crawling in and out of your back door." "No. Only citizens of the Empire are allowed to sit here."			"No. I will not hug you. I will not give in to the light side." "A train? Seriously? Are you marrying the Emperor or something?"
	They'll let anyone be a Jedi these days ...

Clarence Winter Fest
Saturday, January 30th, 2011 at the Clarence Town Park

The North Ridge returned for a fourth consecutive year to enthusiastic crowds at Clarence Town Park.
This was our first year of new children's crafts - making lightsabers and communicator bracelets.
 

 

Recent Events - 2010

Re-Opening Celebration
Saturday, June 9th, 2010 at Flying Bisons Brewery

Porkins finds true love.	A rare shot with an obscure species in the SW universe known by it's t-shirt and jean costume.	Filmed on location in a parking lot, due to Tunisia, New Zealand and Norway being unavailable.
	"I don't care what you smell.  Don't pee on the Wookie."	"Well I WOULD say it to your face, if you HAD one!"

Clarence Winter Fest 2010
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the Clarence Town Park

We were honored to be invited back to the Clarence Winter Fest for a 4th consecutive year, where there's always an enthusiastic crowd. We had a new table set up to display our flyers and give away freebies to the younglings, and several new characters and costumes premiered.

"You fool ... I said we need more CLONES!"	"Fur is Murder?  Wanna come over HERE and say that, hippiebot?"	"Sign up for the Alliance today, and we'll pay your tuition at the Clown College on Yavin."

Saturday, May 1st, Brighton Place

The "Drug Free Zone" sign doesn't say anything about light sabers or blasters ...

 

Still Sorta Recent Events - 2009

The North Ridge starts off 2009 with our third consecutive appearance at the Clarence Winterfest on February 8th, 2009

Christmas at Hogwarts

"No we are NOT Santa's helpers!"

Town of Tonawanda Little League 50th Anniversary

"See this keychain?  It means the X-Wing is MINE, not yours."

"Not now, my master!  I'm in the middle of threatening the sun for dehydrating me!"

Camp Good Days Fund Raising Gala, June 20th, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Buffalo