COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

NEW! ONGOING: STATE OF MISSISSIPPI VETERANS HOME

Service Project Opportunity with The State of Mississippi Veterans Home at 120 Veterans Drive in Oxford, MS is looking for troops or groups who are willing to volunteer at the home.

Volunteers can assist with various recreational activities – reading to those whose eyesight is failing them, delivering mail, walking with them inside or outside, pushing their wheelchairs for a short stroll inside or outside, giving them snacks, playing checkers or cards, writing letters for them, playing or singing music for them or just simply conversing with them.

If your troop is interested in volunteering at the home, contact Janie Lunceford, Recreation Director at 662-236-7641, ext. 24.

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ONGOING: HOLLEY FARM

This fall visit the heart of Mississippi's beautiful Hill Country in scenic Itawamba County. Bring your family and "Come on Down to Holley Farm" You will be pleasantly transported back to a simpler place and a simpler time. Take time to discover Mississippi's rich agrarian history by visiting beautiful Holley Farm.

Girl Scout troops & Service Units can call to reserve their dates for a weekday or evening
(662-871-6949). Ask about the "Ag in the Classroom" Programs For All Ages!

CLICK HERE for Holley Farm's website.

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ONGOING: HOLT FAMILY FARMS

Holt Family Farms offers an agricultural learning area, playground and games, hay maze, covered picnic area, concessions, horse and tractor drawn hay rides, on farm market, petting zoo, and a chance to pick your own pumpkin right out of the field.


Girl Scout troops & Service Units can contact HFF to receive group rates & reserve their dates for a weekday or evening (731)364-3459, email@holtfamilyfarms.com

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OCTOBER 3 - 31: CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH

Adkins Farms houses a 2 acre corn maze and offers hayrides to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your very own pumpkin. Other amenities include a play & picnic area, campfires, seed spitting contests & corn shelling! Ask about the educational sessions on bees, corn, pumpkins or sunflowers.

WHEN: October 3 - 31, various days & times
WHERE: Adkins Farms, 373 Hwy 364, Booneville, MS 38829
WHO: All, group reservations highly suggested
COST: Group Pricing Available
QUESTIONS? 662.728.MAZE, www.adkinsfarms.com


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OCTOBER 17: BOOKS A MILLION & GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts Heart of the South has partnered with Books A Million in Jackson, TN!
Volunteers and friends can participate in the following Book Fairs, to promote literacy and have a percentage of the proceeds support our Girl Scouts!

All Book Fairs are on Saturday's at Books A Million "Columns" in Jackson, TN.

You must say you want to support Girl Scouts for the Council to receive credit!

October 17th 2-4 PM
November 14th 2-4 PM
December 12th 2-4 PM

**Discounts and club memberships will not be applicable during these events.

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OCTOBER 24: OREN DUNN CITY MUSEUM'S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & SCARECROW CONTEST

Create a scarecrow representing the Girl Scouts and enter it in the Oren Dunn Scarecrow Contest - scarecrows must be entered by Oct. 23.

Come Saturday, Oct. 24 for the Annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with live history demonstrations, FREE museum admission, pioneers games, plus food, fun & fantastic family time!


CLICK HERE for complete details.

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NOVEMBER 21: MEMPHIS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT

Mid-South Young People's Orchestra (MYOP) provides a deeper understanding of and appreciation for music by offering excellent orchestral and personal education to young people throughout the Mid-South. You can appreciate music and young talent at their Fall Concert. Plus, plan ahead for their Spring Concert on March 5th.

WHEN: Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Christian Brother's University Theater, 650 East Parkway, Memphis, TN 38104
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS? Caroline Johnson at MYPO or visit their website, www.musicmypo.org
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