girl scouts
Sticking together for a sweet day around the campfire
Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently hosted an exciting day of gooey, chocolatey, campfire activities for more than 100 Girl Scouts in honor of National S’mores Day. Girl Scouts took part in several exciting activities, learned how to build their own campfires and crafted their own s’more recipes. The event was part of Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s ongoing efforts […]
Town honors Gold Award Girl Scouts
The Town of Oyster Bay recently joined with Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum to honor Girl Scouts who have achieved their Gold Award. “We are so proud to honor such distinguished young women. The Gold Award acknowledges the power behind each Girl Scout’s dedication to not only bettering herself but committing to make the world a better […]
Girl Scouts help reduce water pollution
To help reduce water pollution in our town, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invites Scouts to participate in the Town’s new Strom Drain Medallion Marker Program. This program involves the placement of green medallions, with the slogan “only rain in the drain” onto the face of Town storm drain covers, thus reminding residents how critical it is for the […]
Girl scout partners with town to collect e-waste
To help reduce the amount of dangerous e-waste in landfills, the Town of Oyster Bay has partnered with Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate Joan Olivero to host a Cord Collection Drive. Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted or unused cords, cables, and wires at Town Halls North and South from October 1st through October 15th. “Disposing of cords, cables, […]
Girl Scout collects donations for homeless children
The Town of Oyster Bay recently recognized Girl Scout Liana Altamirano of Troop 202 in Oyster Bay. As part of earning her religious award, Liana raised $200 in charitable funds from family and friends to help homeless children celebrate their birthdays. Liana purchased toys and wrapping paper for donation to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in […]
Girl Scouts make Valentines for Vets
To ensure veterans know their service is appreciated all year long, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) teamed up with Girl Scout troops 3258 and 3672 to make Valentine’s Day greetings for veterans on Thursday, Jan. 31. At the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District’s Jamaica Avenue School, the Scouts, led by Troop leader Tracy Gorman, created dozens of […]