Can you bear to be apart from your stuffed animal? If so, this adventure is for you

Carl Kieke
·3 min read

There are a couple of fun events for Girl Scouts in the southern part of our readership area coming up. Deadline for one has already passed, but perhaps there are still some open spots.

These events are being sponsored by Girl Scouts of Central Texas but are open to any Girl Scout.

∎ The first is designed for Scouts through third grade: A “Fur-Ever Friends Stuffed Animal Sleepover.”

On Oct. 27, between 6 and 7:30 p.m., a stuffed animal belonging to the Scout can be turned in at the San Angelo service center. It will be registered and tagged to ensure it gets back to its owner. Then it embarks on a tour of Girl Scout activities across the council.

Photos and videos of the fun your stuffed animal has will be shared. It will return to San Angelo in time for a big dress-up party at the service center on Nov. 11.

Scouts and their parents are urged to think carefully about which stuffed animal to send on the adventure; can the Scout “bear” being apart from a favorite companion for two weeks?

Deadline for registration is Thursday. Register at customercare@gsctx.org. Kayla Robinson, kaylar@gsctx.org, can provide more information.

∎ For Girl Scouts of all ages, there’s the “Field Day! Fun Day!” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kirby Community Park in San Angelo. The Angelo State University Rambelles rugby team will be on site to show girls a fun day of adventures.Activities include an obstacle course, tie-dyeing T-shirts, visiting woman business owners, a STEM experience, bounce house and the playground.

Appropriate adult supervision is required; this is not a drop off-and-go event. There will be activities of interest to adults as well, besides the pleasure of seeing your daughter’s (granddaughter? Niece?) interest piqued by the variety of opportunities.

Cost is $15 per Scout; no charge for accompanying adults. Registration deadline has passed, so contact Sara Dube, sarad@gsctx.org, for availability.

Upcoming events

  • Training for new Girl Scout leaders, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. No fee; virtual event open to leaders from any council. Register at gs-top.org under “Events” calendar. Course repeats Oct. 27 (Oct. 23 deadline to register) and Nov. 6 (Nov. 3). Direct questions to Shannon Spencer, 806-589-5950 or sspencer@gs-top.org.

  • AXE throwing, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Abilene. For Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. $15 per Scout. Registration deadline has passed; check availability at 800-582-7272 or customercare@gs-top.org. For specifics on the program: Carrie Seals, 806-589-5943 or cseals@gs-top.org.

  • “Haunted Forest,” Friday-Sunday, Camp Tonkawa. $25 per person ($30 if registering on day of event); includes all meals Saturday. Register at texastrailsbsa.com (left side near bottom) or 3811 N. 1st St., Abilene. 325-677-2688.

  • “So You Want to Be a Medical Doctor” virtual conference, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. For Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts (any council). Price varies. Registration deadline has passed; check with your council for availability.

  • “Finance Your Super Power” for Girl Scouts (all age levels; Texas Oklahoma Plains only), 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Abilene; location confirmed upon registration. $15 per girl, deadline has passed, check with Emily Marquez, 325-480-1615 or emarquez@gs-top.org, for availabillity.

  • National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St., Abilene offers art activities each Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at no charge. 325-673-4586

Contact Carl Kieke at 325-673-3552 (voice only); or kiekec@suddenlink.net. Deadline is Monday for publication the following Monday.

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