Sunday, August 21, 2022

Feed my Starving Children, Makeup Event


Feed My Starving Children Makeup on October 7th from 4:30 to 6:15 . The location is 1345 S Alma School Road, Mesa, Az, 85210. We have 25 spots available, so it is first come first serve. 

Cost is $5 per participant and includes a patch.  Please send payments via Venmo to Pima/Diana (see the Pima Roster for her phone number) or write a troop check payable to Pima Neighborhood and mail to her by Sept 21st.

The rules: no children under the age of 5 will be in the packing area. Kindergarten-2nd: 1 student to 1 adult, grades 3-6: 3 students to 1 adult, and 7-12 is 4 students to 1 adult.

If you didn't make the last FMSC event due to rain, please contact us to apply fee to this event.

If you are new to this event, please sign up here.
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Saturday, August 20, 2022

September Leader's Meeting

 


September Leader's Meeting Agenda

Our leader's meeting will be at either 10 am or 7 pm on Monday, September 12th.  

Where: Meetings will be held in-person at the Boys and Girls Club (10515 E Lakeview Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85258). 

Social gathering at Goldies following the evening meeting (approximately 8:15 pm)
OLD BUSINESS
CALENDAR
2022-2023 calendar is a work in progress.  Check back for updates.


** Invite a Friend (Recruitment) Events

September
** September 18, 1 pm: Girl Scout Sampler  
September 24, 8:15 am: Badge Hike
September 30-October 2: Encampment, Shadow Rim (Lee, Troop 2010/Outdoor Team)

October
Community Service Event: Pumpkin Decorating and Halloween Candy Collection
October 8, 2 pm: Newsies!
October 15, 8 am: Tom’s Thumb Hike
October 18 and 19, 6:30 pm: First Aid Training
Outdoor Event, October 22: Juliette Low Birthday Party (Cheryl G., Troop 4202)

November
Community Service: Adopt-a-Family
November 6: Outdoor Skills Training (Outdoor Ed team)
November 7: Cookie Training
November 13, 9:30 am: Granite Mountain Trailhead Hike
November 18: Songfest (Andrea A., Troop 7076)
November 19: Father/Daughter Dance (Kiri, Troop 7076)

December
Community Service: Caroling
December 10, 6:30 pm, Pima Astronomy Event
December 17, 8 am: Jingle Bell Hike

January 2023
Community Service Event: Canned Food Drive for the Navajo Nation
Pinewood Derby (Troop 4913)
January 6: Cookie Rally (Troop 2010)
January 14 or 15: Cookie Delivery
January 16: Cookie Sales Begin
January 28, 9:30: Morning Stroll

February 2023
February 25, 9:30: Morning Stroll
February 26: Thinking Day (Troop 2256/4727)

March 2023
Community Service: Jared Boxes and Treasures for Teachers
March 4-5: Camp BASIC

April 2023
Community Service Event: Earth Day and Women’s Shelter
April 3: Leader's Gala
April 22: Annual Meeting (tentative)
April 29, 8 am: Morning Stroll
TBA: Mother/Daughter Tea (Troop 7076)

May 2023
Community Service: DIY Pet Toys
May 3: Older Girl Recognition and Bridging (Troop 2256/4727)

June 2023
June 19-23 (tentative): Day Camp: Once Upon a Pima

July 2023
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Monday, August 15, 2022

October Service Project: Troop Volunteer Needed



The Pumpkin Project: October Service Project


We are looking for a troop to sponsor this project. Our suggested date is September 25th and location is Scottsdale Ranch Park (sponsoring troop can make the final decision). The pumpkin project consists of decorating pumpkins and then distributing them to local retirement homes, hospitals, and other locations. There will be a cost to cover the pumpkins and painting supplies, so I suggest a charge of $5 per person. Payment should be made to neighborhood by check or venmo Diana (in roster).

Please sign up here.
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September Service Project: Caitlin's Smiles


Caitlin’s Smiles: Decorate Bags and Greeting Cards

Location: Scottsdale Ranch Park (GS Sampler)

Time: 1-3 pm 

Caitlin's Smiles is a nonprofit that delivers art and craft activities to children in medical facilities. Our bags, cards, donations will reach children in hospitals, clinics, emergency departments, and other medical offices all throughout the east coast. 

We will be decorating bags that will be filled with supplies for children at the packing facilities as well as cards to be put with the kits. We will also have a donation drive happening on our Sampler Day!

Here is the wish list of items to bring for donation: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ANP0Q0NBVMKZ?ref_=wl_share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eQ5v-NfPKJugO04UF_f0uhIa47FmyNcj/view

Please let us know you are participating by signing up here:

If you have any questions, please contact Madison (contact info on the neighborhood roster).

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Adult Volunteer Holiday Party


Let's celebrate the holiday season! On Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm, I will be hosting a GS Leaders Holiday Celebration at my home. There will be a white elephant gift exchange so be clever! Please wrap the white elephant gift and limit value to $15.

Kick off the holiday season with some good company and good cheer.  

Please sign up here
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November Hike: Granite Mountain Trailhead


When: November 13th, 9:30 am

What: This month we're going to stroll near Pinnacle Peak. Start at the Granite Mountain Trailhead, wander down the Bootlegger trail, jog left a couple of times, then head straight back on Powerline Road.- this makes a 1.9-mile loop with ~200ft elevation change. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.  We'll have maps at the trailhead.

Remember your closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water.

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October Hike: Tom's Thumb


When: October 15, 8 to 8:30 am start

Where: Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Come out and stretch your legs in the beautiful Arizona desert! This month we will be visiting the Tom's Thumb trailhead in north Scottsdale and walking in a nice little Girl-Made loop trail,  You'll start by hiking a small part of Toms Thumb, then cut over to Mesquite Canyon trail. From there they would get on to the tail end of Feldspar Trail and go to the Caballo Trail, which links back to where we started at the trail head. The trails are well marked. Maps will be provided upon arrival.  

This loop is about 1.5 miles with ~150 ft elevation gain.
 
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/toms 

Remember your closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water.

Sign up here

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September Badge Hike

When: September 24, 8:15 to 8:45 meeting time.

What: Bajada Nature Trail and Brownie Hiker Badge - The Nature Trail is 0.5 miles.

"Bajada Nature Trails a wonderful half-mile interpretive loop close to the Sabina Recreation Visitor Center in McDowell Sonoran Preserve. With no elevation gain, plenty of signage to help you identify all of the desert flora, and ADA accessibility, this is an excellent hike for anyone.

This is located off the Gateway trailhead, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.  Meet at the trailhead from 8:15-8:45. Girls will complete parts 1, 2, and 5 of the Hiker Badge. Do #3 (learn about gear for hikes) and #4 (plan a hiking snack) ahead of time and they'll earn the whole badge!
 
If you want a little longer walk, you can then take the Horseshoe Loop (1.7 mi, very low elevation gain) at the same trailhead.
 
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g31350-d12225295-Reviews-The_Bajada_Nature_Trail-Scottsdale_Arizona.html

Remember your closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water.

Sign up here

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Pima returns to the theater!

 


Jack Kelly, is a news boy and leader of a band “newsies.” When publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies the newsies to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

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When: October 8, 2 pm
Where: 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Cost: $11 and includes a patch

Please sign up here and make checks payable to Pima Neighborhood or pay via Venmo.  Girls can attend with their troops or with family members.

Attendance is limited to 90. 


Please send questions to Pima.neighborhood@gmail.com
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