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Framingham Scouts Celebrate in Nation's Capital; Meet Congressman

A group of Framingham Girl Scouts traveled to the national's capital last month to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with more than 250,000 other Scouts from all 50 states.

Framingham Girl Scouts were among the 250,000-plus Girl Scouts from all 50 states and 112 Scout councils, along with international guests from England, Mexico, Australia, and Japan, who rocked the mall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts last month. Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912. Today, there are more than 2.2 million "girl" Scouts and almost 1 million adult Scout volunteers. The June 9 assembly of Scouts in the nation's capital, may have broken a world record. Girl Scouts USA was hoping to have the largest sing-a-long and flash mob during "Rock the Mall" event. Other programs that day included yoga instruction and a vintage Girl Scout fashion show. Speakers included First Lady Michelle Obama (taped) and and…

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Girl Scout Car Wash Saturday

The Framingham Girl Scouts 100th group is holding a car wash tomorrow, May 12 in the parking lot at CJ's Northside Grill from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help defray the costs of a trip to Washington DC to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts.

There are more than 450 Girl Scouts in Framingham and 10% of the Scouts are headed to Washington DC in June for a giant birthday party to celebrate the 100th birthday of Girl Scouts. The Framingham Girl Scouts 100th group is holding a car wash tomorrow, May 12 in the parking lot at CJ's Northside Grill from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help defray the cost of the weekend trip. $5 per car.

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Susan Petroni

5:06 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Just want to give a shout out to Chris at CJ's for allowing the Girl Scouts to hold their car wash. It was very busy! Thanks again!   more ›

Framingham, Natick Girl Scouts To Join To Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Natick Girl Scouts invited Framingham Girl Scouts to participate in a 100th Anniversary Promise Circle on Monday night, March 12.

On March 12, 2012, Girl Scouts across the country are gathering to celebrate the actual day that marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in America. One hundred years ago, on March 12, 1912, Juliette Low held the first Girl Scout meeting in Savannah, Georgia. To commemorate this historic event, all Girl Scouts, girls and adults, are invited to say the Girl Scout Promise at the same time in a symbolic event called a “Promise Circle.” Natick will hold a Promise Circle Celebration on March 12, 2012 at 7 p.m. on the Natick Common. They invited the Framingham Girl Scouts to join them. All present, former and friends of Girl Scouts are invited to attend and there is no registration required. Following a reciting of the promise and law …

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Women Legislators To Recognize 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts of Massachusetts will attend an event at the Massachusetts State House to recognize Troop Beacon Hill, an honorary Girl Scout Troop comprised of the women of the Massachusetts State Legislature.

State Sen. Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, is inviting the public to join her in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts today, Oct. 12 at the Massachusetts State House at the grand staircase from 11 a.m. to noon. Spilka and Rep. Cory Atkins, co-chairs of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators, will be in attendance to celebrate this milestone and commend the Girl Scouts for their work building courage, confidence and character in girls across the Commonwealth and their admirable dedication to their communities and the environment. Girl Scouts will officially turn 100 in March 2012.  The Girl Scouts of Massachusetts will also be in attendance to recognize Troop Beacon Hill, an honorary Girl Scout Troop …

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Kristen Nason

9:43 pm on Wednesday, October 12, 2011

100 years! What a great time to sign up your daughter for Girl Scouts!! Registration is this Sunday at St. Bridget School @ 1:30 and Monday at Plymouth Church @ 7:30 pm.   more ›