Girl Scouts Heart of the South

December 18th Edition
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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.

__________________________________________________ DECEMBER 26-27 Public Ice Skating 2 sessions 1-3pm and 4-6pm at Bancorp South Areana. Price is $7 per skater which includes cost of skate rental and NO hockey equipment allowed. Call about private parties and birthday parties 662.841.6573 _______________________________________________________ JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 27: PRIVET PULL AT LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER - NEW! Lichterman Nature Center is in need of troops to volunteer in the Privet Pull. You must be 14 years or older to participate. The Privet Pull is to remove the invasive non-native plant from the property. Strap on your hiking boots, put on your outdoor wear and lend a hand. We’ll have hot chocolate and coffee. So pick a date, bring your mug and garden gloves, and come experience the fun and satisfaction of a Privet Pull. Where: Lichterman Nature Center 5992 Quince Road Memphis, TN 38119-7257 When: Every Saturday Morning January 9th – February 27th Time: 9am – 12pm Please call the nature center with your date of choice and for more details (901) 767-7322. ______________________________________________________ PLAN AHEAD MARCH 20 & 21: DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE GIRL SCOUT SLEEPOVER Spend the night at one of NASCAR's premiere attractions, the Daytona 500 Experience! This program will accomplish the mission set forth in Girl Scouting by focusing on the following Outcomes of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Discover: 1,4 & 5 Connect: 2,3 & 4 and Take Action: 2,3 & 5 CLICK HERE for more information.