Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma will host a Sign-Up Event for parents of girls interested in joining a local Girl Scout Troop from 4-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5 at Nance Elementary School, 300 S. 11th St.

Lynette Blevins, GSWESTOK membership specialist, will present information on how for more than 100 years Girl Scouts has been providing opportunities for girls to grow through friendships, mentoring and activities. Participants will also make small tokens of friendship to exchange with one another. 

Reservations are required to attend the meeting. Parents should text the word “November 5” to (405) 442-0684 to reserve their place. 

Girl Scouts is open to girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Girl Scouts learn important life skills, benefiting girls in these five areas: strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships and community problem-solving. 

In recent years, the organization has deepened its focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), helping prepare girls for careers once unavailable to them. Girl Scouts also learn business skills and entrepreneurship through the Girl Scout Cookie program. 

To learn more about Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma or find information about future meetings, visit www.gswestok.org. 

Located in 39 Oklahoma counties in the central, southwest and northwest region of the state, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Through leadership-building programs, GSWESTOK offers girls pathways to explore their interests - including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), healthy lifestyles and activities like the High Adventure Team and summer camps, and community service projects through the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.