Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scout cookie-flavored candy bars; Domino's gluten-free pizza

2012-05-08 09:26:00

The rumors are true: The Girl Scouts of the USA are pairing up with Nestle to create candy bars flavored like the famous cookies-- and they’ll be available this week. The bars will come in three options: Thin Mints, Caramel & Coconut and Peanut...

Avon Holds Memorial Day Events On May 27

2013-05-24 08:37:50

Town leaders and the Gildo Consolini Post 3272 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will recognize Memorial Day on May 27 with a parade and a series of services honoring those who have served their country. Members of VFW post will start the day at 7:30 a.m....

Museums

2013-05-22 14:31:55

Elmhurst Historical Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst; 630-833-1457, elmhursthistory.org The regional history museum is located in the Glos Mansion, former home of Elmhurst's first village president, Henry L. Glos, and offers a look at the lifestyle...

BFF program for all 5th grade girls

2013-05-21 08:27:00

On Saturday, June 1, from 1 to 4 p.m., Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will present a special program, BFF, for ALL girls in Grade 5 -- non-Girl Scouts included -- at Warwick High School in Newport News. Guest speaker is Ariane Aramburo, host of the...

Somerset County church news for May 18

2013-05-17 15:10:00

Middlecreek COB The Rev. Linda Stoner will share the message “Look Up and Live” as the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren celebrates Pentecost Sunday. The Rev. John Stoner will serve as worship leader. The church is at 226 Middlecreek Road,...

Four Aberdeen-area Girl Scouts receive scouting's highest honor

2013-05-17 00:00:00

It's something that less than 6 percent of eligible Girl Scouts attain, according to Girl Scouts of the USA, but four from the Aberdeen area earned their Gold Award this year. �The Dakota Horizons Council, which serves members in South Dakota, North...

No excuse for boredom this summer

2013-05-12 13:44:02

There's no reason for parents to hear the complaint, "I'm borrrrrred" this summer, with all the variety of activities available. Summer enrichment programs offered by colleges and churches, day camps, Scouting camps, art classes are just a few of the...

Somerset County church news for May 11

2013-05-10 15:09:00

Middlecreek COB "Mirroring Mother's Virtue" will be the message at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren this week in celebration of Mother's Day. It will be given by the Rev. John Stoner.� The Rev. Linda Stoner will serve as worship leader. The...

Girl Scout troop uses cookie money to help shelter pets

2013-05-09 05:14:02

The "oohs" and "awws" of Girl Scout Troop 3050 were immediately audible Wednesday as the eight girls -- including Daisies, Brownies and junior Girl Scouts -- and their troop leaders walked into Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. "Look at the kitties,"...

Somerset County church news for May 4

2013-05-03 15:25:00

Middlecreek COB The Rev. Linda Stoner will share the message "Claiming A Holy Inheritance" this Sunday at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren as they celebrate Youth Sunday. The Rev. John Stoner will lead the worship assisted by the youth.� The...

Henrietta Herndon Tweedie, 1923-2013

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Henrietta Herndon Tweedie, an artist and art instructor who published several books, saw subjects for her work everywhere she looked. On regular trips with friends to Michigan to watch birds, she carried her sketchbook and drew in ink. Before going to...

BRIEF: Planting trees in Stroudsburg

2013-04-28 08:54:04

In recognition of Arbor Day, which was on Friday, four trees were planted Saturday morning in Stroudsburg. On hand to do the work were members from the Shade Tree Commission, Borough of Stroudsburg, Girl Scouts and Brownies. Here, Brian Bond, the...

Charlevoix kindergarten Daisy Girl Scouts are all smiles, as they man the sales table for Girl Scout cookies, during the recent Easter egg hunt in downtown Charlevoix. Pictured are (from left) Eden Hadfield, Brecklyn Santo, Semillia Yepez, Kaydence McPherson and Amelia Thiessen.

2013-04-02 07:44:00

Girl Scout Brownies Yasmeen Cabrer Mahmood and Grace Cross were two of the 12 Girl Scouts selected to represent the more than 23,000 Orange County Girl Scouts at the third annual Celebrate Leadership Gala.

2012-11-08 11:38:00

Girl Scouts and Brownies from Troop 40919 hand out candy along the parade route during the Mountain State Apple Harvest Parade.

2011-10-15 15:41:20