Monday, January 28, 2013
It's that time of the year again – eat delicious cookies for a good cause!
Thin Mints? Caramel DeLites? Peanut Butter Patties? Whatever your favorite kind of Girl Scout Cookie, it's unanimous that the tastiest time of the year is when they are on sale at the local grocery store, train station and mall. Over the next few weeks, there will be plenty of opportunities to purchase cookies from Girl Scouts in Braintree. Below are a few, and a more complete list, including other nearby towns, can be found here: http://www2.abcsmartcookies.com/boothlocator.asp?cid=129. Through the cookie sales and other activities, Girl Scouts learn life skills and realize how to live up to their full potential. All proceeds from cookie sales support local Girl Scouting. Below are locations and times where you can pick up cookie boxes: …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Share your holiday events and photos on Braintree Patch.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
In November, Brownie Troop #74555 and Junior Troop #73418 created centerpieces for the annual Thanksgiving dinner for Father Bill's Place. For nearly 20 years, FBMS has hosted a Thanksgiving community dinner at the Christ Episcopal Church, Quincy, providing a complimentary meal to individuals and families in need. Volunteers and Father Bill’s Place staff served 160 meals Thanksgiving morning this year and the Braintree Girl Scout Troop #73418 & 74555 provided homemade centerpieces with positive messages of giving thanks for the tables. In December, each troop sponsored a child through the DeVanna center and using a total of $250 of their earnings from selling cookies last year donated a variety of gifts on 2 girls' wish lists. In …
Monday, May 7, 2012
The Color Loft provides tools, techniques and mediums so children can explore their creativity.
The girls of Braintree Girl Scout Troop 73418 designed and created their own canvas paintings and bracelets at The Color Loft last week. The art studio on Washington Street, co-owned by Aisha Jackson and Sarah DiFazio, contains workspaces and a retail area offering take-home projects, along with products such as invitations, favors, jewelry, cards and gift wrap. Troop leaders Kathleen Mortimer and Fai Eng-Wu brought their group of 4th grade girls from Hollis, Highlands and Flaherty elementary schools on May 4.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Selling more than 500 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is proud to announce that Amanda Akins sold 700 boxes of Girl Scout cookies this year. The Girl Scout Cookie program allows girls to set goals, learn money management, and develop marketing skills. The activity of selling cookies is directly related to the organization’s purpose of helping all Girl Scouts realize their full potential and become strong, confident and resourceful citizens. Girl Scout troops use proceeds from selling cookies to fund service projects or plan an exciting trip. With the money earned Amanda will attend Girl Scout camp this summer. –Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program distributes toys to children in need across the United States.
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Earlier this month, Flaherty School Brownie Troop #73412 took a tour of the Braintree Fire Department headquarters and made a generous donation to Toys for Tots. Though the official deadline for Toys for Tots has passed, donations are welcome year-round, and there will be a collection box at the Town Clerk's office through Dec. 22.
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Joseph Markman
9:59 am on Monday, January 28, 2013
Good to know. Thanks! more ›