November 30, 2015

Conifer Holiday Parade From Nanci Blanton - our 2015 Parade Coordinator:

The Conifer Christmas parade is this Saturday, December 5th! We will gather at West Jeff Middle School at 1:30pm (parade departs at 2pm). This year, the theme is Hollywood, so we are going to have our boys star in and "film" Star Cubs: Return of the Pack 39. If your son has a Star Wars character costume left over from Halloween, please plan to send him in it. If not, there will be plenty of other opportunities - we'll have some movie clappers and other props for directors, camera crew, and other film crew. At this time, we are requesting no weapons other than plastic light sabers (Storm Troopers can't shoot worth a darn anyway). Each Scout participating needs to bring a bag of individually wrapped candy to give to spectators along the route. Email Nanci Blanton at NLBlanton@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

December Pack Meeting

As in years past, our December Pack Meeting (December 15th) will take place at Elk Run Senior Center in Evergreen where we traditionally call BINGO for their residents. Please note the time change for this meeting - we will meet there at 6:00pm and call BINGO from 6:15-7:15pm. This is always a fun event and the residents love it! Please plan to bring a plate of cookies to share as well as a couple of BINGO prizes for the residents to choose from. Keep them "senior friendly," which means no flame candles, no candy, and no gift cards. Prizes well received include battery-operated candles (with batteries), large-print EASY puzzle books, socks, etc. Scouts need to be in Class A uniform.

Colorado Avalanche Discount Tickets

A non-Pack related event worth mentioning:

Boy Scouts of America Appreciation Night with the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers

Saturday, December 19th at 8pm

Tickets:

$22 Upper Center/Corner -$49 to $59 value

$52 Lower Level Corner/End -$95 to $103 value

Discounted tickets are subject to availability and can sell out at any time. Order early! (There are NO taxes or fees). The Holiday Family Event will include: Colorado Avalanche Scout Patch, post-game ice time, family picture with Bernie, and the opportunity to be selected at random to sit in the penalty box to watch the Avalanche warm up or ride on the zamboni before the game. For more information, contact Kiley Long at 303-405-7625. Purchase tickets at this link.

Pinewood Derby

Save the date! Our annual Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, January 30th from noon until 2pm. ALL cars MUST be checked in and weighed on Friday evening, January 29th (time TBA). We will be having a Derby Workshop prior to the event - stay tuned for more details. For complete rules and information, be sure to check the Pinewood Derby link on our website.

Upcoming Dates:

Refer to our Pack website calendar for more details on these dates - and ALWAYS check with your Den Leader to see if/when/where your Den is meeting.

• Tuesday, December 1st, 6:30-8:00pm - Aspen Ridge Church open for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting on this date.

• Saturday, December 5th - Conifer Holiday Parade. Meet at WJMS at 1:30pm - The parade leaves at 2:00pm.

• TENTATIVE DATE CHANGE - Thursday, December 10th, 7:00-8:00pm - Leaders Meeting. Open to any adult in the Pack. Come help us plan a great program!

• Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00-7:15pm - BINGO at the Elk Run Sr. Center

• Tuesday, January 5th, 6:30-8:00pm - Aspen Ridge Church open for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting on this date.

• Tuesday, January 12th, 7:00-8:00pm - Leaders Meeting. Open to any adult in the Pack. Come help us plan a great program!

• Tuesday, January 19th, 6:30-8:00pm - Aspen Ridge Church open for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting on this date.

• Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00-8:00pm - Pack Meeting

• Friday, January 29, Time TBD - Mandatory Derby Weigh-In

• Saturday, January 30, 12:00-2:00pm - Pinewood Derby