Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma will host a Girl Scouts Fall Carnival and Sign Up Event for parents of girls interested in joining a local Girl Scout Troop at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church located at 501 N. Broadway. 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. Local volunteers will also assist girls who attend with a Girl Scouts-related activity. 

Reservations are required to attend the meeting. Parents should text the words “Shawnee” (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. To learn more about Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma or find information about future meetings, visit www.gswestok.org.