Girl Scout Troop 35497 of Washington Twp. Elementary School recently helped obtain rain barrels for the vegetable garden at St. Andrew’s Church in Valparaiso.  As part of the “World of Water” Journey project, the girls applied for a grant...

The Girl Scouts of Valparaiso and Washington Township recently celebrated the completion of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards for five of its members at the Annual Girl Recognition event held at St. Paul Catholic School. The Bronze Award recognizes...

The Girl Scouts of Valparaiso and Washington Township opened and closed the Memorial Day Concert at the Memorial Opera house on Monday, May 27th. A delegation of 12 Girl Scouts ranging from 1st through 10th graders ceremoniously presented the Colors...

Ambassador Girl Scout Kourtney Collier recently completed the main component of her Gold Award Project with a STEM workshop aimed at giving 4th and 5th grade girls a glimpse into the world of science and math. The girls learned about atoms and...

Cadette Girl Scout Troop 148 of Valparaiso traveled to Woodridge, Illinois to participate in a workshop to learn how to use computer software to create movies. Sponsored by the Girl Scout Council of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, middle...

Cadette Girl Scout Troop 148 and Senior Troop 11 of Valparaiso traveled to Camp Soni Springs in Michigan recently to help out at the Apple Cider Bike Ride. The girls passed out Gatorade, cider, and snacks as well as cheered the riders on their...

Girls and adults in the Valparaiso/Washington Twp. area who are interested in joining Girl Scouts can register on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Tower Park shelter, corner of Evans and Franklin St. in Valparaiso. Adult volunteers are...

Junior Girl Scout Troop #30301 from Heavilin Elementary School in Valparaiso recently donated and planted 3 lilac trees to add to the landscaping of Valpo’s newest school. Adult volunteer leaders, Amy Parsons and Kelly Balla guided the girls in...

On Saturday, November 11, Cadette Girl Scout Troop 163 of Valparaiso sang at the American Legion Post 94 Veteran’s Day ceremony. Led by their leader, Dena Lawley-Dixon Troop 163 has sung at this same event for 7 years, starting when they were...

Six Valparaiso Cadette Girl Scouts and their leaders recently traveled to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to join over 3,000 other Girl Scouts to participate in a “Slumber Party at the Speedway.” Hands-on activities hosted by more than 70...