Seeking Cub Scouts

All boys from first through fifth grade and their families are welcome to come learn what the Cub Scouts are all about on Join Nights for Scouts happening this month.

There will be a Join Night at Gastineau Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. and at Riverbend Elementary School on Friday Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts combines outdoor activities, sports, academics and more. To learn more about the Scouts go to scoutingalaska.org or contact Jennifer Brown at Jennifer.brown@scouting.org.

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