Scout Discounts at Performances in Oakland
Oracle Arena at Oakland offers Scout discounts on the following performances:
Harlem Globetrotters
January 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm and January 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling families and millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways. Last year, the Globetrotters did something unparalleled in the history of sports and entertainment, letting fans vote on new rules to be used in actual games. It was so much fun, we are doing it again, and there are cool new rules to choose from on our 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour. Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now. Click here for details and ordering form.
Monster Energy Supercross
Saturday, January 25, 2014 7:00pm
Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the world's premier indoor motocross circuit, comprised of 17 races of heart-stopping action in some of the largest venues in North America. Every week, the best riders from across the globe, like former champions Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey seek to outrace each other on the sport’s most challenging courses. Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, and vertigo-inducing jumps, these tracks pack excitement into every inch of dirt. Click here for details and ordering form.
Monster Jam
Saturday, February 22, 2014 7:00pm
Monster Jam is coming back to Oakland with the BIGGEST line up and most monster trucks than ever before!! Shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, side-by-side racing and freestyle competition. Fan-favorite truck icons will be heading to the Bay, electrifying crowds with the breathtaking stunts and awesome power of the world’s most popular monster trucks.
Pit Party:
Scout orders (of any size) qualify for discounted pit party passes!!! Weather permitting, the Pit Party will take place from 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm. This fabulous event provides fans with the opportunity to meet select riders, take photographs, obtain autographs, and see Monster Trucks up close and personal!
Pinewood Derby:
Scouts are invited to bring their Pinewood Derby cars and informally race against one another inside the Pit Party (located outside the Coliseum in Parking Lot B). This activity is OPTIONAL and JUST FOR FUN! Races will NOT be officially timed nor will there be any judging or organized competition related to racing, design, etc. To participate, indicate the number of cars your group plans on bringing to the event using the ticket order form.
Disney on Ice
February 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney•Pixar film, Brave, competes to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel. A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a rockin’ remix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this superstar line-up to the Bay Area!
Click here for details and ordering form.
Scout Days/Nights are not Pack 1776 events but rather community events open to Scout groups.
December Hike – Sycamore Grove
Date: Sunday, Dec 15, 2013
Time: 9 am
Location: Sycamore Grove Park (map), Livermore
Meeting Point: Whetmore Road Entrance Parking lot (8:30 am)
Attire: Class B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle
Must read: Hike info
Contact: Hiking Chairs Ajay Hampapur & Teresa Noble
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- layers of clothing – this hike can be cold and windy
- water and snacks (granola bars, trail mix, fruits)
Details
Every inch of this park is alive with life - in the air, in the grass, even in puddles. Begin your search for signs of wildlife at the Wetmore Road entrance. Follow the paved path until you come to the first sign designating the Nature Area. Turn left onto the broad trail that crosses the usually dry Arroyo. Follow this nature trail through the sycamore grove until you reach the park boundary. While you are here, be sure to pause often and listen for the sounds of reptiles and rodents in the grass. If you are lucky and very patient you might even see an animal. Near the wet areas be sure to look for great blue herons. Don't forget to look up!
About The Park
The park is home to a variety of wildlife. Along the Arroyo Del Valle you might see frogs, pond turtles, dragonflies, ducks or even muskrats. In addition to this riparian area there are grassland and oak woodland habitats. Deer, ground squirrels, butterflies, lizards and birds such as red-tail hawks, white-tail kites, scrub jays, magpies and meadowlarks are just few of the animals you might spot in these areas.
Free Webelos Naturalist Program in Fremont
Attention Webelos! Earn your naturalist badge in just 2.5 hours!
During this hike, learn about birds, flyways, food chains, and the importance of wetlands.
The Widelife Refuge Headquarters offer Webelos programs for up to 15 Webelos.
All programs are led by June Smith.
Be sure to register early as this program is hugely popular !
To register, call 510-792-0222 ext. 362 or click here
Date/Time: Saturdays, December 14 & February 15, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
Parking: plenty of free parking
Bring: your binoculars (or borrow one from the center)
Read, Write and Win Amazon Gift Cards!
Write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and enter it in the Boys’ Life 2013 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest.
First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift card from Amazon.com. Everyone who enters will get a free patch.
Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2013.
Click here for more information.
Online Popcorn Sales Promotion
Scouts: How would you like to win an X-Box One Console!?
The Mt. Diablo Silverado Council is working with Trail's End to offer additional prizes to all Scouts selling popcorn online starting Wednesday, November 13 through Friday, December 20.
Your Scout will receive a drawing entry to win a X-Box One Console for every online sale he makes starting November 13. The more sales your Scout makes, the more entries he will receive!
Along with the drawing entries your Scout can earn a $5 Wal-Mart Gift Card for every 3 items sold during this promotion.
Is your Scout just short of the $2,500 prize level to qualify for the Trail's End Scholarship Program? If so, this is his opportunity to get to the qualifying level while earning more prizes!
Scouts: Click here to learn how to sell online.
Leaders: Click here to learn how to track your unit's online sales.
This program does not qualify for the Mt. Diablo Silverado Prize Program or Bonus Clubs.
Webelos Geology at Black Diamond Mines
The Black Diamond Mines Regional Reserve in Antioch offers a weekend program that helps Webelos earn the Webelos Geologist Pin.
- The program takes 1.5 hours and is offered through November.
- Group size: 10-15
- $5 per participant
Click here for more information.
November Hike – Coyote Hills
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov 17, 2013, 9:00am
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Time: Allow 2-3 hours
Grade: A few short but quite steep grades
Attire: Class B uniform
Award: Trail Trekkers patch
Parking & Fees: Parking at the Visitor Center. $5 parking fee.
Must read: Hike info
Meeting Point: Coyote Hills Visitor Center
Contact: Hiking Chairs Ajay Hampapur & Teresa Noble
Bring:
- binoculars, camera
- water and snacks: granola bars, trail mix, fruits
- layers of clothing - this hike can be cold and windy
Details
Salt Flats, water fowl and wind gliders if we are lucky. No trip to Coyote Hills is complete without taking a little time to explore the Visitor Center. Excellent exhibits in the Visitor Center depict the Ohlone Indian culture and the natural history of the Coyote Hills area. Important Note: We meet approximately half an hour prior to the hike at specific hiking staging areas. As a courtesy to all hikers, we leave promptly at the scheduled times!
Bring the entire family !
About The Park
Coyote Hills Regional Park was dedicated to public use in 1967. Comprised of nearly 978 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills, this busy park is located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, northwest of the cities of Fremont and Newark. The most popular visitor activities by far are bicycling, walking, bird watching, jogging, nature exploration, and picnicking. Well used every season of the year, spring, summer, and fall tend to be the most popular. But the park's winter beauty is wonderful to behold.
History
The East Bay area's original inhabitants were the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians, hunters and gatherers whose skills enabled them to live well off the land's natural bounty. In those days, tule elk roamed the land, condors soared overhead, and sea otters and fish were abundant in the Bay. At Coyote Hills Regional Park, some of this rich wetland is preserved, along with 2,000-year old Tuibun Ohlone Indian shellmound sites with fascinating archaeological resources.
The park's rich and varied history also includes Mission and settler ranching and farming activities, salt production, a duck hunting club, a dairy, rock quarrying, a military NIKE missile site, and a biosonar research facility. Now a Regional Park, this area is preserved for recreation, and educational and nature experiences for all to enjoy.
To Reach The Park
Coyote Hills Regional Park is located at 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA 94555. The closest BART station is the Union City BART station. The park's main entrance is at the west end of Patterson Ranch Road/Commerce Drive in Fremont. From I-880, take Highway 84 west, exit at Paseo Padre Parkway, turn right, and drive north about one mile. Turn left on Patterson Ranch Road. This is the park's entrance road and will take you to the picnic areas and visitor center. Parking fees may apply.
Scouting for Food Map
Pack 1776,
This year's Scouting for Food is scheduled for Nov 9 (hanger distribution) and Nov 16 (collection).
For those new to scouting: this is a wonderful opportunity for our scouts to participate in a community service project. The food that we collect goes to the Contra Costa Food Bank from where it is distributed to those in need. Den leaders are responsible for ensuring their den's participation in this event.
Here's the area assignment for each den:
General Reminders:
- Wear Class A Scout uniform
- Drivers should have all scouts in view at all times
- Scouts are NOT to enter a donor's residence
- Bring a friend - a great way to introduce what Scouting is about
Hanger Distribution - Nov 9
- You may distribute door hangers on a different day than Nov 9
- Door hangers should be placed on the door or partially under the door mat (ensure it's visible and won't blow away)
- Do not put hangers in mailboxes
Food Pickup - Nov 16
- Food must be picked up from the same area you distributed door hangers
- Food pickup is to begin no earlier than 9:00 am
- Food must be dropped off in front of Coyote Creek MPR between 9:30 am and 11:30 am
All participating scouts receive a patch.
Thanks!
Scout Night: Warriors vs Boston Celtics
Calling all Scouts! Join the Golden State Warriors in celebrating Scout Night on Friday, January 10th at 7:30pm at the Oracle Arena as they take on the Boston Celtics! The game is sure to be an absolute barnburner between two fantastic basketball units. The Celtics will be hoping that point guard Isaiah Thomas can lead them to a huge W, while the hosting Warriors will be relying on Andre Iguodala and star player Steph Curry to lead them to glory. If you fancy your chances in accurately predicting the outsome of this matchup, you might want to have a look at a website such as https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/channels/sports-betting to see what betting options you have at your disposal. Not only does this game have the potential to be a classic, you could also find yourself winning a small fortune alongside it.
All scouts will receive a commemorative Warriors Scout Patch and are invited to shoot a postgame free throw on the Warriors Court! Groups of 15+ are eligible for additional savings.
Click here for details.
Scout Days/Nights are not Pack 1776 events but rather community events open to Scout groups.
First Hike of the Year and Outdoor Pack Meeting
Date/Time: Saturday, October 12, 2-6pm
Location: Lake Chabot Regional Park, Elderberry picnic area (lake chabot map) (directions)
Cost: $5 parking, or park outside the park for free
Attire: Class A
Bring: Personal canteen or water bottle and jacket.
Hello Pack 1776 Families!
Just a quick reminder and invitation to our Outdoor Pack Meeting, Saturday Oct 12, from 2:00 to 6:00 at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. We are at the Elderberry picnic area (entrance to the picnic area is towards the end of the parking lot). See detail map here.
Like our indoor MPR pack meetings, all cubs and leaders should wear their snappy Class A uniforms, and get ready for an event full of fun, crafts and entertainment.
Your hiking chairs Ajay and Teresa would like our cubs to build stamina, enjoy, and learn during the 8 hikes they have planned this year. To do so, they would like our cubs, their siblings, and family to participate in as many hikes as possible. Come join us this Saturday on our first hike !
Here's what we have in store:
2:00-2:45 Outdoor Craft
The boys will make Hiking sticks to use for today and throughout the year.
2:45-4:00 Pack Hike
Hike in the wilds of Castro Valley. Hikers can sing along to the songs in this Scout Song Book
4:00-4:15 Skit Practice with Dens
"What's my line again?" Rehearsal makes for a great performance! Everyone does a skit, even the den leaders.
4:15-5:15 Pack Meeting
Awards, and a special presentation of the Bobcat Badges to our new cubs as we welcome them to Pack 1776.
5:15 S'mores
When you're outdoors, they go great with the great outdoors.
If you're a little late, don't worry. Even if you miss the hike, we'll still have a fun pack event.
Other key notes of information:
Lake Chabot Regional Park
17500 Lake Chabot Road
Elderberry Picnic Site
Castro Valley
CA, 94546
To Reach The Park
From San Ramon, I-680 South to connect on I-580 westbound, take the Strobridge Avenue exit. Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Boulevard (take the left lane as soon as possible, and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Lake Chabot Marina is about two miles ahead on the right. (map) From I-580 in San Leandro, exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). The marina entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill.
$5 parking fee but there are free parking outside the park, depending on the time of the day, there should be plenty.
Water will be provided otherwise bring your own picnic and relax with the family.
We are encouraging people to bring personal canteen or water bottle and we'll have water station for refill.
Bring a jacket just in case.
See you there !
