You probably have seen the flags on the town commons by now. They are for a Flag Day event this Saturday sponsored by the Lawrence Exchange Club called the "Field of Honor." Troop 82 will be participating in this event by performing a ceremony called the "13th Fold." Please make plans to either attend the ceremony and/or help set-up this Saturday.

You must wear your class A unfiorm, long pants, and boots to the camp out this weekend. These are safety requirements by the MBTA and you won't be allowed in the train yard without them.

Let's spread some more bark mulch! Saturday 5/4, 9am at Patriots Memorial Park next to the Stevens Library. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring work gloves -- we're usually okay with rakes and shovels, but if you have a garden/pitch fork or a wheelbarrow, we can really use it. Usually done by 11am, even earlier if everyone shows up!

You may be interested in this neat hike if you are staying in the area over spring break. It is the Minuteman prusit hike from Concord down to Boston. This can also be used to statisfy either the 10 or 20 mile hike requirement for Hiking merit badge. You must register by April 1 to participate. Sign-up here, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0849acae28a7fe3-3rdannual

The Northern Light District annual Klondike derby is coming up Feb. 8-10th. This big event when Troop 82 patrols compete against other patrols from all over our district. Please sign-up as either attending or not attending on calendar asap. We need to know soon because we must register each scout with the district. We are charged an extra $2 for each scout we sign-up starting on February 1. You will be charged an extra $2 if you do not sign-up by this Thursday.

Thank you

The Troop 82 annual holiday potluck dinner and court of honor will be next Tuesday night. Please bring your family and a covered dish to share. We will also have a court of honor for troop as well awarding Eagle to Luke B. See you there!