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Autumn Gonzalez, left, and Shannon Burt, of Daisy Troop 1119, had never sold Girl Scout cookies, and didn’t know that a drive-through wasn’t the way people usually buy the cookies.
Taking precautions, scouts try a drive-through
As the cars lined up, four little girls could barely contain their excitement. Wearing bright blue Girl Scout vests, the members of East Meadow Daisy Troop 1119 stood behind a table filled with boxes … more
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Girls received the East Meadow Association of Girl Scouts 2018 Silver Award for taking on a project to better their community.
Girls Scouts honors its own
Girl Scouts of East Meadow earned praise for their achievements and dedication to their communities at Woodland Middle School on May 24, during the East Meadow Association of Girl Scouts’ award … more
East Meadow Girl Scouts earn their gold and silver awards
Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, right, attended the East Meadow Girl Scout Troop 1640 Gold and Silver Award ceremony held at East Meadow High School. Pictured in the front row, from … more
Katherine Zammit, 15, a rising junior at East Meadow High School, was inspired by her brother, David, 14, to host weekly summer classes for children who require special needs to earn her Gold Award.
Girl Scout is breaking down barriers
When contemplating a project to pursue for her Gold Award, Katherine Zammit said she recalled the advice she received from her scout leaders — choose a topic that inspires you. Immediately, she thought of her brother. more
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Emily Boston was exuberant as she received her Bronze Award.
Girl Scouts take it to the next level
Local Girl Scout troops gathered at Woodland Middle School on May 30 to receive their Bronze Award, the highest honor that junior Girl Scouts can receive. more
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Melina Ramirez, 15, middle, with sisters Sofie, 13, left, and Gillian, 12, showed pride in their Latin roots.
Embracing diversity
East Meadow has grown to become a diverse community, full of people of various backgrounds, ethnicities and religions. And one resident, Melina Ramirez, a freshman at East Meadow High School, believes that community members can do more to embrace the cultures of their friends and neighbors. more
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The vibrant, ocean-themed mural, painted by six local Girl Scouts with the help of a professional artist, is on the side wall of Carvel in Salisbury
Ocean-themed mural illuminates Salisbury
If you’ve driven along Carman Avenue this month, or recently paid a visit to Salisbury’s community square — the sight of the region’s annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting — then you may have noticed a new, colorful addition to the area. A blue, ocean-themed mural painted by a local East Meadow Girl Scout troop, depicting underwater life, complete with sea animals, buried treasure and ocean plants, now rests on the side wall of Carvel on 801 Carman Avenue. more
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Nicole Pupo, 12, bottom left, with Cassandra Nikiel, of East Meadow Girl Scout Troop 1404, spent their summer making colorful drawings that will be hung in the pediatric ward at the Nassau University Medical Center. Behind them, from left, are troop leaders Jerri May and Tracy Pupo, NUMC pediatric nurse manager Sue Novelli and activity specialist Heather Spanfelner.
Girl Scouts’ drawings to hang in NUMC
East Meadow Girl Scouts Cassandra Nikiel and Nicole Pupo have been drawing their entire lives. The Woodland Middle School students, and McVey alum, spend countless hours perfecting their skills, and once had their work displayed at an All County exhibit at Adelphi University. more
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Merrick Girl Scout Troop 2536 members planted flowers in front of the community garden entrance to earn their Silver Award.
A garden grows on Merrick Avenue
East Meadow’s Horticultural Center and Demonstration Garden, on Merrick Avenue between Prospect Avenue and North Jerusalem Road, and just north of the East Meadow/Merrick border, is there to educate people on the many ways to grow a garden without pesticides or fertilizers. more
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The two Girl Scout troops spent their evening wrapping the toys to give to kids.
You’re never too young to volunteer
The East Meadow Girl Scouts Troops 1266 and 1674 have taken up a new initiative — aiding Hurricane Sandy victims. more
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