Sequoyah-con returns with region wide events and special guests

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March is seeing the return of a special event that is spanning three locations this year in the Sequoyah Regional Library system. Sequoyah-con is hosting different themes at each location with the Woodstock Library hosting the space theme, RT Jones Memorial Library in Canton hosting the Fantasy theme, and the Gilmer Library hosting the anime theme.

The event, occurring on March 19, 2022, is an annual event that endeavors to feature popular fandoms, panels, activities, and programs; all for free!

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The 501st Legion professional Cosplay organization.

This year, two of the locations are hosting some extra special guests for 2022. Woodstock has its own special guests for their Space theme Sequoyah-con. The world-renowned and widely-popular 501st Legion will have representatives at the Woodstock Library from its Georgia garrison. A professional Cosplay group and avid charity supported, the 501st Legion, also known as Vader’s Fist, has supported major charities including the Make-a-Wish Foundation alongside business and community appearances. However, but each of its garrisons also support their own charities and events.

They make appearances in conventions across the globe and have even been invited by Disney to appear in parades and events during the Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World.

As they say on 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.”

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Tracy Sue Walker, author of “The Truth About…” series.

Canton will see children’s author Tracy Walker visit the library for Sequoyah-con. Author of the popular “The Truth About…” series, including “The Truth About Unicorns,” “The Truth About Bigfoot,” and “The Truth About Dragons,” she will be visiting the Fantasy theme day to read and visit with fans.

Canton will also be hosting local LARPing group Xanadune who will be offering both a panel on LARPing and a demonstration. Xadune is a Victorian Gaslamp Live Action Role Play (LARP) game with Steampunk, Fantasy, and Horror elements. The game is centered in Atlanta, Georgia, and runs in several Georgia State Parks. A popular group in the Atlanta area, they host nine events yearly, lasting between 3 and 4 days.

Gilmer is hosting its own anime theme convention for Sequoyah-con and diving deep into the culture behind the popular media style while teaching attendees origami with paperdoll crafting, Bento box lunches, Japanese Ink Paintings, and Shadow Puppet crafting. Found across the genre in anime, these Japanese cultural icons will be both on display and taught to those in attendance.

The event will also see another appearance by Calder, the Gilmer Library reading dog who comes from the Gilmer County Public Safety department. Calder is a Crisis Response Therapy Dog who doubles his efforts with the library in a reading program for children. However, this time, Calder will be visiting during mid-day tea time for those enjoying the Tea Time Cafe.

 

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