Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Birthday

More than 3.2 million Girl Scouts across the country and 50 American women alumna will mark the 100 year anniversary of the group with a variety of ceremonies and events today (Monday, March 12).

Locally, Girl Scouts groups will gather at 7 p.m. at the for songs and a friendship circle. The circle is a Girl Scout tradition in which all Scouts present cross their arms, take each others hands and make a wish. After the celebration, the Girl Scouts will be going to the Township Council meeting to lead the flag ceremony and receive a proclamation from the Mayor and Township Council.