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Monday, April 9, 2012

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years With Bruce Freeman Cleanup

Westford and Chelmsford Girl Scouts assembled near Heart Pond in Chelmsford to pick up litter as part of their 100th Anniversary celebration.

Organized by Heidi Teirney and Jean LaRoche-Owens, Girl Scouts from Westford and Chelmsford got together last week at Heart Pond to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts by spending 100 minutes picking up 100 pieces of litter. The girls also raised money for S.H.A.R.E. (the Support Her Activities, Resources, and Experiences). which supports girls in the area, and was co-sponsored by Lowell General Hospital. For more information, please contact Westford Girl Scout Leaders & Event Co-Chairs, Heidi Tierney / intothewoods3@comcast.net  (978.392.0470) or Jean LaRoche-Owens / jlarocheowens@comcast.net (978-392-0909).

Phil stanway

12:04 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012

its confusing with the Hart Pond Association but the cemetery is also the Heart Pond Cemetery and thats what town hall uses.   more ›

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

POLL: What's Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Girl Scout troops can add comments to this article to let readers know where the girls will be selling cookies.

Have you bought your Girl Scout cookies yet? Local Girl Scouts are taking orders and selling their famous cookies at locations throughout the area until March. We want to know: What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Do you like the minty-chocolatey taste of Thin Mints or the peanut buttery goodness of Do-si-dos and Tagalongs? Or is Savannah Smiles more your speed? Take our poll and let us know. Girl Scout troops, put your upcoming sales in the comment section of this article to let readers know where the girls will be selling cookies. This article is going onto multiple Patches in the area so take advantage of this opportunity to let everyone know about your sales.

Paula McCarron

9:15 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Love the PB sandwiches but just thought of a great recipe where the Thin Mints would add a great zip. Three cheers for Girl Scouts and their dedicated leaders!   more ›

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tree Planted at Center Elementary School

Chelmsford Brownie Troop 63112 plants a tree at Center School.

The following was submitted by Anne-Marie Fiore. Center Elementary School became more beautiful one tree at a time, thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 63112. The troop gathered on the Center School the playground Tuesday afternoon to take turns digging a hole and planting a small maple tree.  “Make the World a Better Place, One Tree At A Time,” is Girl Scout Cadette Anna Mullane’s Silver Award Project. The sixth-grade student at Parker started her project over the summer, using seedlings, compost, pots and organic fertilizer donated by Parlee Farms and Weston Nurseries. Anna then offered the trees to local troops to plant. The second-grade students in Troop 63112 jumped at the opportunity, and after receiving permission from…

Friday, October 14, 2011

Chelmsford Girl Particpates in Troop Beacon Hill Ceremony

Parker Middle School Student Anna Mullane participated.

The following was submitted by Martha A. Waldron. Girl Scouts were a major force at the State House Wednesday. It was such proud moment when all the female legislators came together in support of Girl Scouts to form Troop Beacon Hill. This unique statewide advocacy initiative,  had a great turnout and was truly demonstrative of how Girl Scouts and leadership are synonymous.  GSEM CEO  Ruth Bramson  kicked off the event with great panache and made sure every legislator and the audience members left with a renewed commitment to our mission. We were so proud of our great Girl Scouts (see photos attached) who participated in the investiture in celebration at the Grand Staircase  ceremony. Parker Middle school student Anna Mullane a Cadette …

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Image Gallery: Scarecrow Festival and Pumpkin Armada

Chelmsford's open spaces host Halloween and fall-themed activities

The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship helped host the Scarecrow Festival at Sunny Meadow Farm, and the Pumpkin Armada at Hart Pond on Sat. Oct 30. The Scarecrow festival was also put on the Chelmsford Land Conversion Trust and by Girl Scout Troop 60643. Hundreds attended the event which was dotted by painted and carved pumpkins, and hand-made scarecrows. The Scarecrow Festival featured a hayride courtesy of Jones Farm, and many activities by local Girl Scout Troops. Children and adults participated in pumpkin golf, hula hooping, beanbag toss, and many other games. Fundraising efforts helped raise money for the Girl Scouts, including the sale of homemade candy apples and baked goods. Many of the pumpkins present at the Scarecrow Festival …

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