Service is an important part of the Girl Scout philosophy, and all troops and groups are encouraged to seek out opportunities for service. Projects may involve helping other people, animals or our environment. It can be a fantastic opportunity for girls to make new acquaintances and to experience the wonderful world of giving.

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North Coast Holiday Bags Service Project 2012

For girls grades K-12
Deliver completed bags between December 1 – 12, 2012

Download the Holiday Bag Ideas & Instructions for information on how to make the felt bags and for gift ideas.

To register, please send a Holiday Bags Registration Form in by November 21, 2012

• Del Norte Counties County Holiday Bags Registration Form
• Humboldt County Holiday Bags Registration Form
• Lake County Holiday Bags Registration Form
• Mendocino County Holiday Bags Registration Form
• Sonoma County Holiday Bags Registration Form

For more information, please contact the representative that is listed on the Holiday Bags Registration Form for your County.

Make the holidays brighter for less advantaged children throughout Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. This is the 17th year that Sonoma County is coordinating this project and it is very exciting to see it spread through the North Coast area.

Troops create gift bags filled with toys, necessities and treats for children of all ages. Each bag should include age-appropriate toys, books, simple clothing items, toiletries, candies, and other items you think would be appreciated. All items must be new and unwrapped (toys in the $5-10.00 range). Special needs: bags for children under four, bags for boys and for teens. Stuffed animals are always great additions!

2009-2010 Christmas Tree Recycling

For girls grades 6-12
Collection Dates: December 26-27, January 2-3 and January 9-10

Mandatory Pre-Meeting
(Groups must send a representative to the Mandatory Pre-meeting in your area)

• Wednesday November 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m - Santa Rosa, Sebastepol, Windsor, Sonoma, Cloverdale  at the Santa Rosa Office.
• Thursday November 19 - Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati at the Santa Rosa Office.

For more information, please contact Sandy Miles at (707) 524-9214 or smiles@girlscoutsnorcal.org

Girl Scouts of Northern California will assist Sonoma County residents with the disposal of their Christmas trees. Troops earn $5.00 per tree they pick up. Customers will request tree pick-up by calling the Eco-Desk hotline. Troops are responsible for their own safety equipment and transportation. Girls should participate directly in the project as a money-earning opportunity, but 1-2 adults per truck are needed. Participating troops must send a representative to the mandatory pre-meeting in November.