Community Corner
Scouts Open House Oct. 13
The Boy Scouts serve boys between the ages of 11 and 17 with interests including all-weather camping, hiking and backpacking.
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is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church (174 Humphrey St; use the rear basement entrance) for anyone interested in scouting.
The Boy Scouts serve boys between the ages of 11 and 17 with interests in all-weather camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, community service, etc. while teaching the program's tenets of character, citizenship and personal fitness.
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Troop 53 meets weekly from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays (when there is public school) at St. John's.
Interested boys and their parents are welcome at the Open House or to visit any meeting. The Boy Scouts and Troop 53 are not affiliated with a particular religion. Troop 53 is a member of the Yankee Clipper Council.
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For more information, visit www.yccbsa.orgor call Paul Rizk at 781-599-3871.
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