Every year on February 22, Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day, a day of international friendship. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect girls and young women, celebrate the founding of Girl Guides, and be connected to the 10 million members around the world who are part of the Guiding movement.
Here in British Columbia, we have thousands of girls and women who are members of Girl Guides of Canada. We have Girl Guide programs in nearly every community in BC and our girls/volunteers light up their communities year-round through leadership, community service, and efforts to create a better world, by girls.
This Wednesday, we’re heading downtown to check out some Guiding Lights Across BC as part of BC’s Thinking Day celebrations with the 1st Rangers, doing some challenges to earn the WAGGGS Thinking Day challenge crest, and enjoying a treat together! #ShineYourGuidingLights
Here’s what you need to know:
- Come in uniform – a scarf is a great option, if you have one.
- Come dressed for the weather, including wearing a toque!
- Bring a headlamp, lantern, or other cool blue celebratory / festive item!
- Meet at 29th Ave Skytrain Station at 6:45 pm. Pick up at 8:30 pm at the same spot.
- Bring your Compass Card!
As a reminder, we’re each collecting returnable bottles and cans as part of the WAGGGS Canadian World Friendship Fund Fundraiser. Keep saving up those bottles, and plan to bring them with you to the meetings on March 1 or March 8. Remember, the bottles should be clean/rinsed, and stored in a clear plastic bag (like the ones we sent home with you in January for the bottle drive). Speak with a Guider if you have any questions about the bottle drive, or how to return your bottles.