Sweetwater District’s annual Cub Scout Fun Day is in our own back yard this year! It’s being held at Mountain Park United Methodist Church, and will feature fun activities for scouts of all ranks, inclduing food and games, a scavenger hunt, prizes and more.

The cost is $8 through Monday, when the price goes up to $10. It will cost $15 day of the event.

More details and the registration form are at the Sweetwater site: http://nega-bsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2016-Cub-Scout-Fun-Day-SWEETWATER.pdf

Pack 564 scouts will be out again Saturday collecting donations to send popcorn to our service members, their families and veterans organizations. A portion also benefits Pack 564’s year-round program of citizenship, character-building and fun.

You can also purchase a box of Ultimate Butter or Butter Light microwave popcorn or a bag of caramel corn for yourself!

Here’s the schedule. Come out and donate to support our troops and your local scouts!

• Kroger at Killian Hill and Stone Mountain Highway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lowes in Snellville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bass Pro Shops at Sugarloaf Mills from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Sweetwater District is holding a commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville.

“We will not only be honoring those whose lives were lost 15 years ago, but recognizing the many everyday heroes in our community,” according to the district. “These are the first responders who protect the residents and visitors of Gwinnett County and the 16 cities within Gwinnett County. You might know them better as the police, sheriff, fire and EMT personnel. In addition we are also thanking the men and women serving in the armed forces whose dedication and service help keep us the nation we are today.”

The event will last for about an hour, and will feature a flyover.

Organizers recommend arriving by 8 a.m. as seating will be limited.

We just learned of  this event, so won’t be organizing anything as a pack, but this would be a tremendous opportunity to observe this solemn occasion with your scout.

According to the district, 500 scouts turned out for the 10th anniversary of the attacks in 2011 and they are trying to best that result.