Halloween reminder and upcoming events

Hi Families,

Just a reminder that we are having our Halloween party this week! The Guides are invited to wear costumes if they like (no weapons, etc. please). Please also bring a reusable mug for hot chocolate.

Our Nov. 5 meeting will be dedicated to our Global Challenge badge work. We will first have a representative from Elimu to talk with the girls about its school initiatives in Kenya (see: http://www.elimu.ca). As part of this visit we will be collecting donations for the school, a list of which can be found below. Our visitor will also have handmade beaded keychains for sale that evening ($5 each), if anyone is interested. Proceeds will go to the Charity. 

 

That evening we will also have the Guides put together some boxes for Operation Christmas Child (see:  http://samaritanspurse.ca/operation-christmas-child.aspx ). Any items you may have to donate to the boxes would also be welcome. The Guides loved packing the boxes last year!

**Donated items accepted for Elimu (children aged 6 to 20)
- Donations for Elimu's children's home:

Regular HB pencils (rather than dollar store ones)

Coloured pencil crayons all types

Card games (like uno or go fish)

Puzzles

Cotton underwear, girls size 10-12-14 (any colour)

Toothbrushes - adult size (not kid size) – please no toothpaste

- For Elimu's sewing school:

Loose matched or mismatched buttons

zippers

hook and eyes

snap closures, etc.

** Items accepted for Operation Christmas Child: http://samaritanspurse.ca/rss/operation-christmas-child/get-involved/operation-christmas-child-packing-your-shoe-boxes.aspx

Also– we have tentatively booked a trip to Bushtukah for Nov. 19. Details to follow.
 

Thanks once again for all of your support, and see you Thursday!

Jen