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Important update of Non-members

4/4/2020

Important update: Katt (Katt Daniels, Kathy, Kathy Thompson, Katt Ridder, Kathy Ridder, Spider Queen, Raven or Ravyn Childe.) and Michael Ridder Jr. (Mike, Chucky, Chucky The Attraction.) are no longer apart of UZA, UZA MysCreation, UZA Synyster Syn, UZA Horrorgraphy, any of UZA Services or businesses and OddIty due to Irreconcilable Differences. If they say they are a part of any of UZA or OddIty please know they are not. If doing business with them please be careful also we would not endorse them. They made the choice to leave. We wish them the best.

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Happy Holidays

12/19/2019

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‘TIS THE SEASON
NO MATTER WHAT HOLIDAY YOU
CELEBRATE, WE’D LIKE TO WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

As we look back on the past year, we want to recognize the many generous people who have helped us.

Jesus, and Heavenly Father
Arizona
Cydney Neil
Jess Acridge and his Family
Kristen Cline and her Family
Casey Corbin
Cathie Mansfield
Rowdy Duncan
Michelle Dew
James Rubin
Jerry Sieve
L.Di Roberto
Seth
AJ Library
Tempe Public Library
Phoenix Zoo
Yuma
YumaCon
Mad Monster
Mad Monster Family
Joe Moe
Brenda Flavin
Joe Abel
Samanthalynn Peterson
Dustin Burgin
John Lister
Hauntworld
Hauntworld Magazine
TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show
Haunted Attraction Association
USA Haunt Search
Arizona Fun Services
AZ Haunters
Halloweencon
Scarefest
The Darkness Haunted House
Lemp Haunted House
The Haunting Haunted House We will never forget ever
Oddity
UZA MysCreation Haunted House
UZA Supporters
UZA Street Team
UZA Synyster Syn
UZA Horrorgraphy
UZA Zombie Attack
UZA Makeup/SFX
UZA Improv & Theatrical Fine Arts
UZA Leadership, Empowerment and Diversity
UZA Builders

The Biggest Thanks is to all our supporters, and Team UZA!
What a year let's make 2020 AMAZING!

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UZA at Mad Monster 2017 and with the Cast of Night of The Living Dead.

6/10/2017

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UZA at Mad Monster 2017!

UZA Zombies go to Mad Monster Arizona 2017.
UZA had a blast and an amazing time.
Mad Monster had UZA Zombies walking around.
We are so blessed to have had this opportunity.
UZA are big fans and supporters of Mad Monster.
Mad Monster is an amazing event and they really do care about the people.
Mad Monster has a loving and welcoming family vibe.
They go out of their way to put on such a great show.
Compared to many big expensive Cons, Mad Monster delivers fun for all.
Be careful when going to any Events and Cons, learn about the event
and what you can get for your money and time. Learn how they treat patrons, vendors, volunteers, etc., to see if you want to support them and their causes with your money.
Not all Cons are alike, so learn more so you know how your money is being used by Cons. Mad Monster is in it for the experience, fun, and fans.
Mad Monster is very good to the volunteers and staff; they treat you like family.
They really care about everything and everyone.
You can feel the love at Mad Monster.
This is one of the best Events in Arizona and UZA loves Mad Monster.
UZA had a blast walking around and meeting with all the people there.
We loved taking photos and giving high fives to those attending.
We even made new friends!

Thank you: Mad Monster, Joe Moe, Cathie Neales-Mansfield, Seth Summers,
the cast of "Night of The Living Dead", the Mad Monster Photographer and staff, and the
UZA Amazing Team of Zombies and Helpers!

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UZA with The Cast of Night of The Living Dead
Judith O' Deal, Russell Streiner
and John Russo.

It was such an honor, and pleasure to have this surreal, and amazing opportunity! We love you guys! This was one of the highlights of Mad Monster was meeting you all. The Cast was so sweet and wonderful! Thank you Mad Monster, Cathie Neales-Mansfield, Seth Summers, Joe Moe, Cast of Night of The Living Dead, Photographer and UZA Amazing
Team of Zombies and Helpers!

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UZA Needs help with Makeup replenishing!

5/14/2017

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UZA aka United Zombies of America is in need of some help with makeup supplies.Your help will benefit the Arizona Community and its youth. UZA has been doing FREE Makeup for 5 years now. We have done makeup classes, workshops, panels, and education for youth and all other age groups. We love educating everyone on makeup and all the amazing things it can be done for and to enhance. We do not charge to do makeup education so that those who cannot afford it can still have the opportunity to learn. We also come to community events dressed up usually as zombies, but also as many other characters as well. We are running low on some of the makeup we use most often and would like to purchase more to have enough to use as needed for our upcoming events and activities. The funds we raise will go to makeup. We love what we do and want to continue to make a difference for others and to touch the lives of many. Please Help us out, so we can keep moving forward and bring joy and fun to our beloved community. We are looking at buying the makeup as soon as we can. This help would mean the world to us and will also let us know that we are loved and supported by our local community. We love helping and giving and we could use the help so that we can give it all back to what we love doing for others and that is all of you. God bless you and we are so grateful for any amount or support. Nothing is too small because a lot of small amounts adds up and it all counts! THANK YOU!! If you don't know whatUnited Zombies of America aka UZA is you can find out more about us at http://www.united-zombies-of-america.com/

Donate Now at
www.united-zombies-of-america.com/donations-and-sponsorship

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New Mexico Ghost Town and more.

2/12/2017

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Organ, N.M.

This is one of the coolest and creepiest places I have ever been to, Organ, New Mexico, east of Las Cruces, New Mexico. There is a small town on Highway 70 with some abandoned and weathered old buildings, that seem to be out in the middle of no where.
Organ once was a happening place back in the old west,
when there was mining in the Organ Mountains.
This creepy, little, leftover town is located between Las Cruces, New Mexico, on the west and Alamogordo, New Mexico on the distant east way past the Organ Mountains.
I went inside, alone, to see what was there and to take photographs and video of the old, worn, empty buildings.
The entire time I was there, I heard noises, some were birds and cars driving by, but I also heard other noises and I even felt a presence there. I happened to come across some graffiti that was also pretty scary and it added to the whole odd and eerie feeling of the place. The ground at some points, did not feel stable, so I walked carefully and slowly. The buildings were in ruins and there was trash thrown about, as if people were spending the night there for shelter or maybe they would go there to hang out. One of the rooms I came across had a sleeping bag, a backpack and some food in it and I knew that meant someone was living in there. During this point of my adventure, feeling kind of scared and really creeped out, I wondered where the person was that owned that stuff. So I continued on looking and taking some more photos, and when I was done, I got the heck out of there. The feelings I had and the fear I felt were unreal to me. I am glad I was able to go there and take pictures of the eerie, spooky, creepy, little town of Organ, New Mexico, it is one heck of a ghoulish place I would say.

By Sydoney A.A. Banks

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http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nm/organ.html

ORGAN

NAME: Organ
COUNTY: Dona Ana
ROADS: 2WD
GRID #(see map): 8
CLIMATE: Mild winter, warm summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT:Spring, winter, fallCOMMENTS: Semi-ghost
REMAINS:Many original buildingsOrgan is one of the few towns that has had two lives. The mining camp of Organ became a town in February of 1885 although there had been mining activity since the late 1840s. The town's greatest population was around eighteen hundred at the turn of the century. At that time, Organ had seven saloons, a Catholic church, a two-teacher schoolhouse, two smelters, two general stores and a tunnel jail that was originally a powder magazine. New Organ is a modern day community on U.S. 70 with many of its residents presently employed at the White Sands Missile Base. The few remaining landmarks of Old Organ have been engulfed by the present town. Courtesy Henry Chenoweth.

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nm/organ.html

Other links to Organ
http://cityofdust.blogspot.com/2013/04/pat-garrett-really-shouldve-stayed.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ,_New_Mexico
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/448304.New_Mexico_s_Best_Ghost_Towns

Ghost Town Organ, New Mexico 2017. Slumbering Mountain Cemetery Organ, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Stahmann Farms La Mesa, NM. Photos are property of United Zombies of America LLC and UZA Synyster Syn Photography Video and DJ. 2017 www.united-zombies-of-america.com www.facebook.com/UZA13 www.facebook.com/UZASynysterSynPhotographyandVideo

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UZA first members meeting

1/11/2017

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UZA is holding their very first and all important
Members of UZA meeting in February 2017!
We will be holding a monthly meeting for UZA Members.
One of the amazing benefits of being an
UZA Member is our all new monthly meeting!

The meetings will include our Upcoming Events, Brainstorming on UZA for New Adventures and Ideas for Growth, Upcoming News Items, Tools on how to Promote Yourself through UZA, Awards for UZA Members and Others Involved with UZA Activities, how to Earn Volunteer Hours and how to Use Them in Important Ways for Yourself, and for FREE Education and Life Long Learning from UZA Founders, other UZA Members and even from Worthwhile Outside Professionals. We are really very excited about our Educational Program because Members and Various Professionals can come and Teach What They Know and Do as well as Who They Are and Why What They Know and Do Is Important For All of Us. We Help Others and Teach Others How to Better Ourselves as Individuals and even as a Constantly Improving Team. Get to Network and Become Friends with one another. UZA is a Team that Cares for All of Our Loyal, Hardworking, Devoted, Caring Members because They are Very Important to UZA and Each and Everyone has Something Unique and Special to Bring to the Team. So Enjoy becoming a Member of UZA and Sharing Yourself and Your Talents with UZA through Future Growth through Learning!

The Whole Purpose of UZA is to make a Difference and to Help Change the Lives of Others by One Single Step at a Time.

There are New Things Coming to UZA and Now is an Amazing Time to Become and be an UZA Member!

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LibraryCON at Apache Junction Public Library

1/11/2017

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Join in the fun at this popular FREE event. Cosplay, activities, photo ops, characters, prizes, panels and more!

Saturday, March 18 at 10 AM - 4 PM

Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119

Facebook Event www.facebook.com/events/1804993523101660

www.facebook.com/LibraryCONAJ

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2017 Tempe Public Library Comicon

12/18/2016

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SAVE THE DATE!!
January 28, 2017!
FREE EVENT!

RSVP Now on Facebook
www.facebook.com/events

The Tempe Public Library 3rd Annual Comicon, Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE EVENT!

For more information visit www.tempe.gov/comicon

Saturday, January 28, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Tempe Public Library Comicon is returning in 2017 with a new outdoor event space! The Library Comicon is an annual event featuring costume contests, artists & authors, shopping, and activities for children and adults alike. Fans of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Wholocks, Trekkies, and more are invited to gather at the Tempe Public Library in costume for a celebration of pop culture.

UZA
See UZA Ray Digger and join him in the costume parade.
We will have music, photos and fun at our booth.

for update and more on Tempe
Comicon Click Me.

PANELS & PRESENTATIONS

Lively discussion and presentations in the Friends of the Library Connections Café

DC vs. MARVEL
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
The age old debate continues! Discussion led by Operation Supply Drop, a 501(c)(3) veteran service organization that helps combat active duty depression through deployment of video game care packages and much, much more.

International Understanding through Godzilla
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Join the Dai Kaiju Crew as they talk giant monsters! This panel was also presented at Phoenix Comicon 2016. Discussion led by Ray Torres III, author of the Monster War series.

Antimatter, Matters!
1:15 - 2:10 p.m.
Lively interactive presentation for fans of sci-fi and fantasy. For high school age+. Discussion led by local author Creighton Thompson.

COSTUME CONTESTS & MORE

Costume Parades

The Arizona chapter of United Zombies of America will be leading two costume parades around the Library Campus. Meet at their booth space, and finish up at the Phoenix Comicon costume contest entrance and sign-up area.

10:30 a.m. - Kids Costume Walk

2:30 p.m. - Teen/Adults Costume Walk

Costume Contests

Phoenix Comicon will be hosting free, live costume contests! Winners will receive free Phoenix Comicon 2017 passes! Arrive early - entry is first come, first serve.

The Arizona chapter of United Zombies of America will be leading two costume parades around the Library Campus. Meet at their booth space, and finish up at the Phoenix Comicon costume contest entrance and sign-up area.

11:00 a.m. - Kids Costume Contest

3:00 p.m. - Teen/Adults Costume Contest

2017 EXHIBITORS
▸ AUTHOR'S CORNER▸ CAITLIN KAISER
▸ CANDLE COMICS▸ CHEESE, LOVE & HAPPINESS▸ COLETTE BLACK▸ COLLECTORS MARKETPLACE▸ CRUCIDEL PRODUCTIONS
▸ DANIELLE PAJAK ILLUSTRATIONS
▸ DARK EMPIRE COSPLAY
▸ DE MARCO’S ITALIAN ICE AND CREAMS
▸ DUNE SEA GARRISON - VADER'S 501ST
▸ GARETH VON KALLENBACH▸ HALF LIGHT PUBLISHING
*▸ JEFF PINA▸ JOANNA MARIE ART▸ JUSTICE LEAGUE COSPLAY▸ KORE 6 MEDIA▸ KYLYN MCCARTY▸ MONSTER WAR SERIES
▸ OPERATION SUPPLY DROP
▸ PAZ CANTINA▸ PHOENIX COMICON▸ RANDY LINDSAY
▸ ROCK STAR HOT DOGS▸ ROYAL MANTICORAN NAVY
▸ SERENDIPITY BUTTONS
▸ SHAW APPROVED COMICS AND COLLECTIBLES
▸ SINCERELY SAM
▸ SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM
▸ SOUTHWEST COSTUMERS GUILD
▸ THERMOCOSPLAY
▸ UNITED ZOMBIES OF AMERICA UZA LLC
▸ VODLINES
▸ T.M. WILLIAMS

WHY COMICS?

Some of you may be asking yourself, "Why would librarians be encouraging people to read comics? Don't they only like seriousbooks?" The truth is librarians love reading of all kinds!Comics and graphic novels can encourage literacy and boost reading skills in many ways.

Images provide the context necessary to help build vocabulary for ESL & reluctant readers
The slow pace of analyzing images and pausing in between panels encourages time to reflect and build reading comprehension
Colorful graphics and exciting story lines can captivate attention span & interest
Reinforces Common Core standards by reinforcing visual and verbal literacy
There are now graphic novels & comics that are creative, enjoyable pieces of literature for all ages

for update and more on Tempe
Comicon Click Me.

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The Winner of 2016 Best Haunted & Halloween Attraction in Arizona by UZA & UZA Synyster Syn!

11/8/2016

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The Winner of 2016 Best Haunted & Halloween Attraction in Arizona by UZA & UZA Synyster Syn is.....................Zombie WarZ!
Congratulations Zombie WarZ!

zombiewarzaz.com
www.facebook.com/zombiewarzaz

zombiewarzaz.com

There were so many votes and they just seemed to love you, Zombie WarZ. The voters said it was scary, fun, exciting, entertaining, unique, and an interactive horror attraction. Nothing like anything you have ever experienced, feels like real life, so much fun, just crazy how good it is. Scarier then most haunts in Arizona. Feels like a real life video game, fun bonding for me and my boys, I loved it so much I went about 14 times. I came back more than once and had to bring friends to experience this, made me want to join the army, it is so scary I am still having nightmares, and it is well worth the money. You guys did a great job and it shows! Congratulatons Zombie WarZ, hard work, passion, and dedication does pay off. You also win the
best prize of all "bragging rights"
that you are a winner and also #1!

zombiewarzaz.com
www.facebook.com/zombiewarzaz

zombiewarzaz.com

www.facebook.com/zombiewarzaz

We also want to announce who came in 2nd and 3rd:
2nd was Scarizona Scaregrounds
3rd was Sanctum of Horror
Good Job all of you had a lot of votes!

Thank you to all who voted and Thank you to all Haunted Attractions --- maybe next year you will win!

Last Years Winners of UZA & UZA Synyster Syn 2015 Best Haunted & Halloween
Attraction In Arizona

jackandjillshauntedhill.com
www.facebook.com/jacknjillshauntedhill

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Help Sydoney With Collage!

8/22/2016

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Hi! I am Sydoney Banks and I am a dreamer, a young, but BIG dreamer.

I am trying to raise money for my college expenses that I need and that will help me to become a successful student while I am in school. I have a learning disability called dyslexia (dys·lex·i·a – is known as a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, numbers, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.) I am very smart but I do have trouble processing written language and mathematical problems so learning traditionally is more difficult, I can do it even though it is harder and takes longer.

Once I get a concept down, I usually do not have trouble getting the basics down and I continue to build up from there. Great instructors can also help with the learning and retention of subjects. I hope to have the best instructors and I will do my best to be a great student. I aim high and try my hardest to always achieve my best. I just started classes today and I am having a difficult time with funding for my supplies, books, and the necessary tools I will need to begin and to use as I continue (for the next three plus years) as I obtain my associates degree with a double major
before I am able to continue on with my bachelor’s degree.

I have a very hard time with reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and with this funding; I want to get the tools to help me with my learning disability, like Dragon software and a smart pen. I also need to get books and supplies. I need the funds as soon as I can get them because the reading assignments and homework start immediately. It is even harder for me,
because of my learning disability.

This help would mean so much to me and would help me start learning and growing; so I can make my dream of working for myself and being an entrepreneur and making a real difference in the world - one step at a time. I want to get educated so I can share my knowledge with others to make them the best they can be. My business dream is my whole purpose in life. I want to live my dream with just a little help and it will go a long way and mean so much to me and those I help with what I learn and do.

I am so thankful and blessed for all and any help I get whenever I do get help from others. It is so kind of any of you that can and will be willing to assist me with achieving this dream of mine. Once again thank you so, so very much from the bottom of my heart.

Your Friend,

Sydoney Banks

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Free Photo shoot contest winner Grecia Sifuentes 2016!

8/2/2016

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UZA Free Photo Shoot Winner Grecia Sifuentes Photo Shoot!
Models Grecia Sifuentes and Cody Booth
Makeup by UZA Makeup Artist Sydoney Banks.

Photography by UZA Synyster Syn Photography Video and DJ.
The Photos are property of United Zombies of America LLC and
UZA Synyster Syn Photography Video and DJ. 2016

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FREE PHOTO SHOOT CONTEST WILL BE CLOSING AND IT WILL REOPEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.

7/31/2016

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FREE PHOTO SHOOT CONTEST WILL BE CLOSING AND IT WILL REOPEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
If you have already entered you can still win - we are just closing it now for new entries and we will reopen it up again sometime in the future. If you have entered, no worries, we will still be selecting winners until September and maybe even longer. If you have completed a UZA review and sent it in you will be entered as per instructions. Keep an EYE on our site to SEE when we reopen the contest. It has been FUN meeting all of you and CAPTURING your LIKENESS. Thanks for the MEMORIES!

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Out of This World Adventure at IDEA Museum in Mesa AZ

7/24/2016

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UZA Founders Ray and Sydoney Banks went on an adventure to a galaxy far, far, away. They went to an event called Sci-Fi Family Day at a galaxy named Mesa, Arizona on a planet called IDEA Museum. They had a blast at IDEA Museum. IDEA Museum inspired Ray and Sydoney along with countless others to experience their world differently through art, technology, science, creativity, and imagination. They made masks, built robots and raced them, took photos with a green screen wall, doodled and made artwork, even had tea with the Mad Hatter, and so much more. They even met up with some friends of theirs the Arizona Ghostbusters and had a great, fun time with them. We believe that everyone should come and try out this wonderful planet in the Mesa, Arizona galaxy. Come and enjoy the day by having your own adventures at planet IDEA Museum like we did. It really is a blast for the whole family and all ages. We hope you have your IDEA Museum adventure soon!!

Ray and Sydoney are safely back at home now and they will never forget their exciting encounter that they had on that mysterious “out-of-this-world” day.

*Hint* They might have even brought a little something or someone back with them!

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Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper with UZA

7/13/2016

Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper
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Zombies and more at library

Zombies on the prowl

The madness of our 2nd Annual Comic-Con just keeps getting BIGGER and better! Mark your calendar's for Saturday, July 16th NOW because you just can't miss this kinda of awesomeness!
Saturday, July 16 at 1 PM - 4 PM

Vista Grande Public Library
1556 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, Arizona 85122

UZA will be doing a makeup and SFX class at 3:15pm called “Bruises, Blisters, and Gore!” This is a great beginner class for those interested in makeup for any kind of character or event. We even had someone from a group that does emergency drill events come to get more information on how to do makeup on accident participants.

UZA will have a booth with our information and some other UZA favorites as well. We will have UZA’s Ray Digger The Grave Digger wandering the comic con for free photos with any interested attendees. Sydoney will have her cameras ready to take the free photos/videos and she will put them on Facebook after the comic con is over and after Syd edits them, so this may take her a day or two. Be sure to get a flyer from Sydoney telling where you can retrieve your photo from and where
you can share your own photos with us.

Take a look at what Casa Grande library staff members did out of their excitement and made for Saturday's Comic Con for the UZA makeup tutorial. Some staff members created this AWESOME display to advertise our makeup tutorial at the Comic Con. You Wonderful folks did an outstanding job! You are Amazing and we can't wait to meet all of you and see all the colorful and costumed attendees!!

Zombies and more at library

Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:11 am

By MELISSA ST. AUDE Staff Writer

CASA GRANDE

Casa Grande Comic Con runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. It’s free and open to all ages.

The event is a chance for children and adults to don a superhero cape and mask and visit the library, said Youth Services Librarian and event organizer David Brown.

It’s expected to attract plenty of Deadpools, Batmans, Harry Potters and other characters.

Last year, more than 400 people attended the event and this year, with expanded offerings, organizers expect a greater turnout.

“This year’s event is going to be bigger and better,” Brown said.

Among the events this year are:

n Drawing demonstrations by comic book artists;

n Makeup tutorials by United Zombies of America;

n Interaction with Tucson’s Copper Queen Roller Derby Team;

n Information and giveaways by Casa Grande Paranormal Investigators;

n Professional cosplay costume workshops hosted by ThermoCosplay;

n Martial arts demonstrations; and

n Costume contests and raffles.

The event aims to celebrate all fictional characters from popular stories, not just comic book or graphic novel heroes.

“Libraries across America are becoming hubs for comic-con type gatherings for people interested in characters from graphic novels, comics, film, television and popular culture,” Brown said.

Some library patrons are fiction fans and travel to San Diego for large comic conventions or to Phoenix or Tucson for mid-sized events, but Brown said many don’t have the means to attend out-of-town gatherings.

“We wanted to provide them with a similar experience,” he said.

Casa Grande Comic Con is the library’s end-of-the-summer finale and signals the conclusion of its summer reading program, in which children earn prizes for reading for a specified amount of time every day.

Costumes are optional.

Vista Grande Library is at 1556 N. Arizola Road.

Zombies on the prowl

Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 8:29 am

By MELISSA ST. AUDE Staff Writer

CASA GRANDE

Zombies will be on the prowl Saturday in Casa Grande.

Complete with blood and bruises, the living dead will take their place among the superheroes, ghost hunters, roller queens and popular comic book and sci-fi characters roaming about the Vista Grande Library Saturday as the second annual Casa Grande Comic Con gets underway.

United Zombies of America, a Phoenix-based professional entertainment group, plans to offer a “Bruises, Blisters and Gore” workshop during the event, teaching others how, with a bit of makeup, they too can transform into any type of eerie and spine-chilling — or cute and lovable — character.

For Sydoney Banks, founder of United Zombies of America, being a zombie isn’t all about blood and gore.

“We are not just a monster horror group,” she said. “We do many things and they may often involve monster-type characters and horror. We really do so many things — photography, makeup, videos, classes, panels, workshops, improvisation, security, volunteering, social media, advertising and more.”

The family-friendly group’s motto is “The family that scares together stays together.”

They’ll host a makeup class Saturday at 3:15 p.m. at the Vista Grande Library.

“This is a great beginner class for those interested in makeup for any character or event,” Banks said.

United Zombies of America will have a booth at Casa Grande Comic Con offering information about the group. UZA’s Ray Digger “The Grave Digger” will wander throughout the event, offering free photos with participants.

The group, which was founded in 2012, is no stranger to comic conventions. They’ve taken part in the Tempe, Apache Junction and Yuma Library comic con events as well as the Amazing Arizona Con, Mad Monster and various thespian festivals throughout the year.

This year is their first participating in Casa Grande’s Comic Con.

“UZA loves doing various types of cons, especially library cons, because we love giving back to the community,” she said. “We support anti-bullying and paying-it-forward.”

She said people love zombies for many reasons, including the realism and the feeling that “it is more apt to happen futuristically to humans.”

“Of all the monsters there are, zombies might be the most realistic because they tend to occur from diseases, viruses, toxic spills, mutations, science experiments, attempting to reanimate the dead and more,” she said.

With recent books, comics, movies, games, video games, cartoons, toys, clothing and television shows that portray zombies, the monsters are enjoying a surge in popularity.

And while some enjoy being frightened by the characters, others enjoy doing the scaring.

Banks fell in love with zombies after performing at the “Haunting Haunted House” in 2009 and 2010 with her family and friends, Jess Acridge, Casey Corbin, Kristen Cline and others. UZA was started by the group soon after to help Banks explore her dreams, help others with theirs and to provide entertainment and fun, she said.

Many of its members are performers who appreciate the lore, makeup and creepiness of the living dead and some have received theatrical training from various organizations such as Disney, Universal Studios and professional haunted house experiences.

The group performs at events throughout the year.

UZA specializes in makeup and special effects and has its own live interactive game, “Zombie Attack,” which travels throughout the state.

But as a child, Banks was never intrigued by monsters or horror and didn’t tend to watch horror movies.

“I did love Halloween, the costumes and decorations even more than the candy,” she said.

Banks was 15 when she was assigned as the lead zombie in her first haunted house acting roll. In that role, she learned about monsters, horror, haunted houses and other characters.

That year, she won the season’s top actress award for the haunted house and since then has participated in other professional haunted houses each year, including “Rob Zombies Great American Nightmare” in 2014.

Someday, she’d like to open her own haunted attraction that would be open throughout the entire year.

The group is family friendly and has members of all ages. For more information or to join, visit www.united-zombies-of-america.com or visit the booth at Casa Grande Comic Con.

Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper

7/13/2016

Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper
Click Names below to see full article

Zombies and more at library

Zombies on the prowl

Important update of Non-members

Happy Holidays

UZA at Mad Monster 2017 and with the Cast of Night of The Living Dead.

UZA at Mad Monster 2017!

UZA with The Cast of Night of The Living Dead
Judith O' Deal, Russell Streiner
and John Russo.

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UZA Needs help with Makeup replenishing!

Donate Now at
www.united-zombies-of-america.com/donations-and-sponsorship

New Mexico Ghost Town and more.

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UZA first members meeting

LibraryCON at Apache Junction Public Library

2017 Tempe Public Library Comicon

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Free Photo shoot contest winner Grecia Sifuentes 2016!

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Out of This World Adventure at IDEA Museum in Mesa AZ

Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper with UZA

Casa Grande Dispatch Newspaper

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UZA at Mad Monster 2017!

UZA with The Cast of Night of The Living Dead Judith O' Deal, Russell Streiner and John Russo.

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Here is some of the photos of Organ NM.To view more Click Me!

Last Years Winners of UZA & UZA Synyster Syn 2015 Best Haunted & Halloween Attraction In Arizona

Dates

Categories

Scan Code to Join Team UZA or Click Me To fill out an application

UZA with The Cast of Night of The Living Dead
Judith O' Deal, Russell Streiner
and John Russo.

Donate Now at
www.united-zombies-of-america.com/donations-and-sponsorship

Here is some of the photos of Organ NM.
To view more Click Me!

Last Years Winners of UZA & UZA Synyster Syn 2015 Best Haunted & Halloween
Attraction In Arizona