Join Pack 161 on Thursday, November 12th at Tokeneke School from 6:30-7:30pm for a fun and enlightening evening!
The theme for the night is Citizenship. The Scouts will learn about the freedoms and privileges we have as Americans, especially the right to vote. The boys will participate in a real life voting exercise, entering the "voting booth" to vote on their favorite candy. We'll also sing the Star Spangled Banner accompanied by the piano.
Then, Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk will entertain, enchant and educate the boys with stories of the Long Island Sound Pirates. Jonathan was an Eagle Scout and will weave scouting values into his stories. He was selected "Best Storyteller in the Hudson Valley" by Hudson Valley Magazine and The New York Times described him as "Westchester's intrepid storyteller" for his creative dramatics, varied voices and language for the senses.
Scouts won’t want to miss the Guessing Jar, which will be filled with red, white and blue candy. And as always, nominate your scouts for Good Turn if they have done something particularly thoughtful this month. Help congratulate our new scouts and Tigers as we present them with their very first achievement - the Bobcat Badge.
In honor of Thanksgiving, please bring a non-perishable bottle (gallon or ½ gallon) of juice, iced tea or lemonade to be donated to Inspirica, a Stamford based women’s shelter.
Our October Pack Night is right around the corner, Thursday, October 22nd! It will be held at Tokeneke School from 6:30-7:30pm.
Our theme for Pack Night is Responsibility. One way to be responsible is to use resources wisely & share what you have. This year, we'll have a Costume Exchange. Please BRING in any costumes you no longer need (for any age, size, gender) and please TAKE away any costumes you need. Any costumes remaining at the end of the night will be donated to the Darien Thrift Shop.
Bring your decorated pumpkins to the meeting. Once again, we will have a pumpkin judging contest! Scouts will vote on the most creative themed pumpkin designs submitted by their peers. They will also enjoy making a fun scarecrow craft. We'll have prizes for each category. Although Pack Night starts at 6:30pm, we'll ask for pumpkins to be dropped off between 5:45 - 6:15pm so we can get the judging tables set up.
Have your scout take a turn at the guessing jar. Winner gets to take home the prize - filled with candy corns! Don't forget to nominate your scout for Good Turn if he has been particularly helpful or considerate this month. Prize will be given to the best do-gooder.
See attached for the registration form. Please have this form completed when you come to drop off your scout's pumpkin to help expedite the process. Scouts are asked to pre-select a category when designing their pumpkins (please no candles or wet paint!). Categories are as follows:
Come to Den 12's Pumpkin Decorating Pack Night and enjoy celebrating your creative designs with your fellow scouts as you vote on the most creative themed pumpkin creations. Our second Pack night is Thursday, October 17th at 6:30pm at Tokeneke School. Scouts are asked to come between 5:30-6:15pm to register their pre-decorated pumpkins in one of seven categories. You will be the judges of the pumpkin contest and will enjoy an evening of spooky crafts as well as a Halloween cupcake decorating treat!
See attached for the registration form. Please have this form completed when you come to drop off your pumpkin to help expedite the process. Scouts are asked to pre-select a category when designing their pumpkins (please no candles or wet paint!). Categories are as follows:
SCARIEST
BIGGEST GRIN
PATRIOTIC
FUNNIEST
SCOUT THEME
BEST PAINTED
DOUBLE SIDED
In addition, in the spirit of community service, we will be giving back to the community, by asking scouts to bring can goods to the Person to Person Food Pantry.
Our October Pack Night is right around the corner, October 23rd! It will be held at Tokeneke School from 6:30-7:30pm.
Our theme for Pack Night is Responsibility. One way to be responsible is to use resources wisely & share what you have. This year, we'll have a Costume Exchange. Please BRING in any costumes you no longer need (for any age, size, gender) and please TAKE away any costumes you need. Any costumes remaining at the end of the night will be donated to the Darien Thrift Shop.
Bring your decorated pumpkins to the meeting. Once again, we will have a pumpkin judging contest! Scouts will vote on the most creative themed pumpkin designs submitted by their peers. They will also enjoy making a fun scarecrow craft. We'll have prizes for each category. Although Pack Night starts at 6:30pm, we'll ask for pumpkins to be dropped off between 5:45 - 6:15pm so we can get the judging tables set up.
See attached for the registration form. Please have this form completed when you come to drop off your scout's pumpkin to help expedite the process. Scouts are asked to pre-select a category when designing their pumpkins (please no candles or wet paint!). Categories are as follows:
Order your official Pack 161 Class B T-shirts now! Perfect for those Den and Pack activities (like campouts! Raingutter Regattas!...the museum sleepover!) too messy or too active for your official Cub Scout uniform. Great for the boys AND Moms AND Dads, too! These 100% cotton, blue-and-white tie dye shirts feature the CT Yankee Council logo on the front and "Pack 161 Darien, CT" on the back. Available in Youth S,M,L,XL and Adult S,M,L,XL. Price $21 each. Please place your order by clicking on the "Class B T-Shirt Orders" Event on the right side of the Home page. Make sure to specify size and quantity in the Notes column. Please pay by check (payable to Pack 161) and leave in Elizabeth Lazzara's mailbox at 38 Dubois Street.
ATTENTION CREATIVE PACK 161 CUB SCOUTS! 
