Montrose Holiday Parade!

What: Marching in Montrose Holiday Parade
When: Saturday, December 6th; meet no later than 5:15pm
Where: Meet at corner of Hermosa & Rosemont

- Represent Pack 310 in the Montrose Holiday Parade!!

- At least ONE PARENT is required to stay with the Pack (and their scout) until the parade starts.

- Dress warm YET scouts need to be in FULL UNIFORM. Please try to avoid winter jackets over the uniform so the Pack can show their colors. (Remember, the parade is rain or shine!)

- Additional info below from the council:

 

Only registered scouts and leaders may walk in the parade, no siblings are permitted to walk.

 

Parking is provided in the Armenian Sisters Academy on Mira Vista for scout families. The lot hours are 4:30 to10:00.  Please make sure you get your car out as the gate will be locked promptly at 10:00 and you will not be able to access your car until Sunday morning!

 

The parade march will proceed east on Honolulu Avenue, completing the route at Verdugo Road.  Your group will turn left/north on Verdugo and proceed to Carl’s Jr.  Parents are asked to go to this parking lot on foot after the parade to gather their children.  No parking will be permitted in this lot.  

 

See you there!

Pack 310 Dine Out Night- Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at Blaze Pizza

What: Pack 310 Dine Out Night!
When: 5-10pm Wednesday, December 3rd
Where: Blaze Pizza, 990 Town Center Dr., La Cañada, CA 91011 (by Sport Chalet)

Join us for a night out to raise funds for our upcoming pack outing to the Reagan Presidential Library! You MUST bring along a copy of the flyer (click on an image below & print, or get a copy from your den leader) and Pack 310 will receive 20% of the proceeds from your meal. Give flyers to friends & family too!

NOTE: FUNDRAISER IS NOT VALID WITH ONLINE ORDERS!

November Pack Meeting- Thanksgiving Potluck!

Hello Pack 310 families!

Reminder that this Friday is our November pack meeting! We'll be enjoying our annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner together. If you haven't decided what to bring, please reach out to your den leader(s). If you are preparing allergy-sensitive dishes (awesome) - please label as such! Thank you. 

When - THIS FRIDAY --- 11/21

Time - 6:30pm

What - Thanksgiving Potluck!

Where - Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

Scouts in FULL uniform, please.

Also, we will be collecting donations for our annual toiletry drive for Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission! 

Here is the suggested donation list:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo
Hand Sanitizer
Band-Aids
Diapers & baby wipes
Lip balm
Comb or hairbrush 

The Dollar Store is perfect for this, it would be nice if you allowed your boys to choose stuff, themselves, to donate-- while having a meaningful conversation about helping others in need, which ties in with the November theme of Citizenship!

Also, also -- a few things we'll cover at the pack meeting: Blaze Pizza Dine-out on 12/3, Montrose Parade on 12/6 and the First Aid Kit Pack 310 fundraiser!

And finally, Pack 310 car magnets will be available for purchase ($6 each, 2 for $10) as well. 

See you there!

First Aid Kit Fundraiser!

Hello Pack 310 Families!

We are launching our exciting new fundraiser - Right Response First Aid Kits!

Order forms have been distributed to your den leaders and you should receive them at your next den meeting, or pack event (or sooner - just ask your den leader!)

The Fundraiser will run from now until the January Pack meeting.  The boys will be able to sell through taking paper orders AND through doing fun Show & Sell outings.

(If people want these first aid kits for Xmas, let Mrs. Emery know before the first week of December, and we can place an early order.)

 

Our goal is to sell the kits and help the boys raise the money they need to fund their scouting activities.

This year’s commission structure: 25% goes into the boys’ personal scout accounts and 25% goes back to the pack

Scout Sales Goal = $600

25% of that: $150 in your personal scout account!!!

The Scout account can be used to reimburse your boy for Scouting activities and equipment (such as uniforms, belt buckles, Pinewood Derby cars, items from the Cub Scout store, camping supplies, registration fees, etc).  

Please remember to save your receipts!  Once the sale is over, Mrs. Emery will let you know how much your son has in his account, and will send out a reimbursement form to turn in to Mrs. Alcalde.

PRIZES

The Top Seller in Pack 310 will earn a $30 gift certificate to Tom’s Toys!!

The 2nd Place Seller in Pack 310 will earn a $25 gift certificate to Target!!

The 3rd Place Seller in Pack 310 will earn a $20 gift certificate to GameStop!!

Let's start selling - and have fun!!

Pack 310 Car Magnets now available!

Show your Pack 310 pride with a durable, colorful car magnet! 
They are $6 each or 2 for $10 (how about one for your fridge?) and will be available to purchase at pack meetings. 
All proceeds help offset the cost of camping and other outings for our pack!

SCOUTING FOR FOOD

What: Our biggest service project of the year! Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts all over the country participate in this annual food drive for local families in their communities.

When: Bag drop off begins 9am Saturday, Nov. 8th
Bag pick-up begins 10am Saturday, Nov. 15th

Where: Your den leader will contact you with the location for your den.


PLEASE WEAR YOUR FULL UNIFORM!
We need full participation from all scouts to make Scouting for Food a success! Even if you can only come out for 30 minutes, it makes a big difference. Thank you for helping do a Good Turn for your community. This is a rain or shine event.

Cub Haunt Camping! Register now!

What: Halloween Cub Haunt

Who: Open to all Cub Scouts and their Families (siblings too)

When: October 24, 25 & 26th 2014
Rain or Shine

Where: Camp Verdugo Oaks

Fee: $45.00 per Cub, includes all meals
$45.00 per family member 5 years & older (includes meals)
($50.00 for the weekend paid on or after October 20th)
$30.00 per Cub Scout for Saturday Day use
$30.00 any family member 5 years & older Saturday Day use

Due: Reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis

It’s Haunting time! Come join Verdugo Hills Council Cub Scouts in a ghoulishly fun weekend at Camp Verdugo Oaks. This event is open to all registered Cub Scouts (Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos) and their families. The event will kick-off at 4:00pm Friday, October 24, 2014, and will conclude Sunday morning October 26, 2014.

Events & Activities will include:

Halloween Thrills, Crafts, Nature, BB Guns, Archery,

Trick or Treating and Campsite Decorating

Individuals/Units provide their own tent, sleeping bag, cup and personal gear. We provide everything else including all meals. Every participant will receive a Cub Scout Haunt Patch.

There is an “Early Bird” fee of $45.00 per participant if payment received on or before October 20, 2014. The fee will increase to $50.00 per participant beginning on October 21, 2014. There will be a limit on the number of participants we can have in camp overnight, be sure to sign up early!!! Sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis! There are also have sign-ups available for day use on Saturday only. Saturday day use check-in will open at 7:30a.m. The fee for Saturday day-use-only is $30.00. Be sure to register early!!! Please note: all fees are non-refundable.

How to register: Go to http://www.bookking.ca/bkvhcbsapub/courses/index.aspClick on "Cub Haunt" on the left under "Events"You must create a free account for the Verdugo Hills Council website.

After you sign up, please RSVP to Committee Chair Mike Timm at radarjig@yahoo.com so he has a list of who is going!

For more information, please contact David Potter at dcpleadman@att.net

Halloween Party and Pack Meeting!

What: Halloween Party and October Pack Meeting
When: 7pm Friday, October 17th
Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

Wear your costume and join us for games and spooky Halloween FUN!

Also, be sure to watch for the pack email with signup information for Cub Haunt, the October 24-26 campout!

September Pack Meeting- Welcome New Scouts!

What: September Pack Meeting
When: 7pm, Friday September 26th
Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

Let's welcome our new Pack 310 Scouts! 
We will also have a gathering after the pack meeting for new Tiger (1st grade) families. Did you miss our New Family Night? No problem! We will be happy to help you get started with Cub Scouting.

PACK 310 YARD SALE FUNDRAISER!

Pack 310 families! Let's clean out those closets and garages for items to sell at our Pack 310 Yard Sale Fundraiser! Ask friends and family members to contribute items, too!

Please drop off items after 6pm Thursday 9/4 or Friday 9/5 at Katie's house, or bring them to your den leader to deliver.

In your email, you have received a sign-up link, please contribute some of your time to make this sale a success! We need help from ALL Pack 310 families! Thank you!

New Family Information Night!

What: Meeting for families of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade boys interested in joining Pack 310
Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium, 4310 New York Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
When: 7pm-8pm, Friday, September 5th

What do I bring?
Application forms will be provided, membership dues are $60 per year. We will give you a packet with information about uniforms and patches.

Come and see what Cub Scouting is all about, and join the FUN with Pack 310!
We will have fun activities for kids as well as information on what Cub Scouting offers for your son.

Our pack has provided the best of times for countless families for decades. Some families (with multiple boys) have been associated with the pack for over 15 years. Their dedication and commitment shines as a prime example of great and very satisfying times and experiences. Whether we're hiking, camping or simply enjoying a potluck in the local park, we at Pack 310 truly enjoy sharing the time spent with each other. And that's hard to come by!

We help our local community through service projects, and we do lots of exciting activities together throughout the year, including: Camping, Halloween party, Thanksgiving potluck, marching in the Montrose Holiday Parade, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, Pack hikes, summer activities, and lots more!   

Cub Scout Pack 310 serves La Crescenta and the Tujunga Valley.

Lincoln Elementary Service Project- Campus Beautification

What: Lincoln Elementary Campus Beautification Day!
When: 8:30am-11:30am, Saturday, August 23, 2014
Where: Lincoln Elementary,
4310 New York Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214

Please join us for the semiannual Lincoln Campus Beautification!
Pack 310 has adopted Lincoln Elementary in the BSA's Adopt-A-School Program. Let's give back to Lincoln and show them what Pack 310 is all about! Wear your pack T-shirt and scout cap, we are representing Pack 310 and Cub Scouts!

We will be weeding, pruning, doing general clean-up and planting flowers in the pots outside the classrooms. Gardening tools are available. Any amount of time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated!

Donuts, coffee and water will be provided. Remember to sign in.

Thank you!

August Pack Meeting- Welcome Back!

Welcome back! It's that time of the year. Are you ready? Next week will be our first Pack Meeting for the year. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing about all the adventures. Let's get ready for some of our own scout adventures for this year!

What: August Pack Meeting
When: 7pm Friday, August 22
Where: Lincoln Auditorium

Please have the cubs attend in FULL UNIFORM.

Also, we will be collecting this year's dues, $60 per scout. If you have any leftover popcorn money, we can apply that to your dues. Just let us know. Please make the check out to "Pack 310." Also, also, if you have changed your address, we will need you to fill out another youth form for council. Forms will be provided at the meeting. Thanks!

Pack 310- DODGERS GAME!

Hello Pack 310 Families,

Hope the summer's been fun. It's that time again for a Dodger's game. Group tickets have gone slightly up this year yet the Pack will be subsidizing part of the cost.

Each ticket will be $20 (for immediate family members; extended family will be $24/ticket)

What- Dodgers vs. N.Y. Mets

When - August 23rd at 6:10pm

Where - Section 6 (off the 1st base line)

DEADLINE for ticket payment is AUGUST 7th -- after that, tickets will be purchased the next day and cannot be purchased after this date.

HOW TO PAY - Many ways! -- although ALL CHECKS payable to "Pack 310" or cash.

See Mike's email for payment info!

Have fun & see you there!!

July 4 Event- Message from Verdugo Hills Council

Hello Pack 310,

We are sharing this information with our families:

This Friday July 4th, before you go enjoy the red, white and blue of the fourth, join at the Verdugo Hills Council Office as we rally in support of Roy Wiegand. Roy, a scouter from VHC, is running to raise money for the children's cancer nonprofit Michael Hoefflin Foundation.  He is also running in honor of our Scout, 12 year old Christopher Wilke who recently passed away. 

We are gathering at the VHC office to show our support for a great man, doing a great thing, Roy will be running from Angels Stadium to the Santa Clarita Valley. We expect him at the VHC Office some time between 11:00 and 1:00. 

I know I have spread the word to several scoutmasters and I hope we can have a big scouting turn out for Roy and Christopher.  We need Scouts to wave flags and encourage Roy.  Glendale and Pasadena fire and police will be joining in, everyone is encouraged to ride or run with Roy for part of the trip.

We will have burgers and dogs while we gather and wait to cheer Roy on!  We will also be collecting donations for MHF.  Roy is hoping to raise at least $48,000.00 on this trip.

So I am calling all families, friends, Scouters, Scouts, everyone to come join us starting at 11:00 am July 4th at the office. 

Start your 4th of July celebration with this rally and then on to your other activities.

Please come in uniform!

See you on Friday!

Verdugo Hills Council

1325 Grandview

Glendale, CA

Thank you Roy!

Let's all remember Christopher Wilke.

Yours in Scouting,

David Potter

VP Program VHC

Summer Activity- Potluck Pool Party July 12th!

What: Potluck Pool Party hosted by Den 5

Where: Michelle & Saul's House, see email for address

When: Saturday, July 12 from 2 - 5pm

Join us for a fun summer pool party! Please bring a dish to share.

See you there!

PACK 310 SUMMER CAMPING July 25-27!

Where: BSA Verdugo Oaks Campground

Map & Directions: http://vhcbsa.org/camping/camp-verdugo-oaks/camp-verdugo-oaks-map/

When: July 25-27, 2014

Cost per camper (for the weekend): • $12/person - includes camping, Saturday breakfast and campground fees.

• $4/person - day fee if not camping.

Campground Information:

Camp Verdugo Oaks is located 45 minutes north of Glendale of I-5 at Templin Highway set among a stand of ancient California Live Oaks. CVO ofers a full range of program opportunities, including swimming pool, archery range, BB gun shooting, campfire amphitheater, sports, nature trail and so on, with certified instructors/lifeguards provided by our pack.

Planned Activities:

• Nature Trail Hiking

• Archery - Run by Marie Martin, Certified Archery Instructor ($2 per person extra,

pay at the site)

• Camping Omelet Breakfast - Saturday morning

• Fire pit Talent Show & Campfire Tales at the Amphitheatre

• BB Gun Rifle Range & Swimming Pool - to be determined

****R.S.V.P. with payment to Cindee Timm by Friday, June 27th. ****

Please make sure your child’s medical forms are updated (see "Important Forms" tab above for link to printable medical form). There is an additional permission slip to be filled out for some of the activities at the campsite.

Hope to see you there!

Cindee Timm, Pack 310 Camping Chair

Summer Activity- Raingutter Regatta June 21st!

What: Raingutter Regatta
When: Saturday, June 21 11am-1:00pm

Where: Crescenta Valley Park, behind dog park

RSVP: by Wednesday, June 18

Cost: $1 for boat supplies

Let's kick off our summer pack activities with a Raingutter Regatta! This will be a fun race-- it's summer, no stress!

Boys will build a boat (please bring $1 for supplies, we will provide everything) and then race it in a raingutter. Siblings may participate too. Afterwards we will celebrate with a raingutter-sized banana split sundae!
 

PLEASE RSVP to Tina (thetinashow@gmail.com) by Wednesday, June 18 so we have enough materials for boats and sundaes!

HUGE thank-you to Crescenta Raingutters for generously providing us with raingutters for our regatta!

Pack 310 Uniform Closet

Hello Pack 310 Families!
We are maintaining a pack Uniform Closet with gently used items such as uniforms, caps, neckerchiefs, sliders, and belts. If you have any items that your Scout has outgrown, please consider donating them to be used by other Pack 310 families. Your den leader can collect any items.

Or, if you need help and are in need of items, please let us know.
We will have a page (see "Uniform Closet" page tab in top toolbar) with a list of available inventory.
Contact your den leader or Veronica at m.alcalde@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you!

Pack Meeting Friday, May 30

What: Our final Pack Meeting for the scouting year!
When: 6:30pm Friday, May 30
Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium

Scouts should be in FULL UNIFORM!

It's time for advancement! Let's celebrate our achievements for the year!

Parents, if you have any outgrown uniforms, or last year's neckerchiefs, caps, and/or sliders that you do not wish to keep, please consider donating them to our uniform closet. Please give them to Veronica Alcalde at any time during the year.

Dine-Out Night Fundraiser at Joselitos!

Pack 310 families and friends!

We are having a dining out night fundraiser this Thursday evening at Joselito's in Montrose (NOT the Tujunga location). A percentage of proceeds from the evening will benefit Pack 310, but you MUST bring a copy of the flyer from the pack email (to come) and put your receipt in the box by the cash register when you pay. Print out extra flyers to give to friends and family!

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 29TH, 2014

WHERE: JOSELITO’S

 2345 HONOLULU AVE.

 MONTROSE, CA 91020

 (818) 957-1901

TIME: 5:00 PM TO CLOSE (9:45 PM)

Campus Beautification at Lincoln Elementary!

What: Campus Beautification Day service project

Where: Lincoln Elementary School

When: 8:30am-11:30am Saturday, May 10

Please join us for the bi-annual Lincoln Campus Beautification.

We will be weeding, pruning, doing general clean-up and planting flowers in the pots outside the classrooms. Gardening tools are available.

Any amount of time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated!
Please wear your Pack 310 T-shirt and your scout hat.

Donuts, juice and water will be provided.


All Scouts that help out will earn a fun patch! Make sure you check in with Miss Rachelle!

Questions? Please contact Rachelle at rachellecat@yahoo.com

Pack 310 Meeting next Friday April 25th - Bridging Ceremony for Den 2/Webelos 2

What: Webelos 2 Bridging Ceremony

Where: Deukmejian Park, on the grass picnic area overlooking the Crescenta Valley.  Sunset ceremony!
 
When: Friday, April 25th, 6pm

Next Friday, April 25th, we will be joining our departing Den 2 Webelos 2 scouts for their Bridging Ceremony from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. These boys have worked very hard for the last 5 years and we'd love to help them celebrate. ALL 7 scouts will be bridging to Troop 319.
We encourage you to come out to show your support for their dedication to the community. This will be our April Pack meeting.
Please attend in full uniform, and bring lawn chairs or blankets.

March Pack Meeting- Games in the Park!

When: Sunday, March 30th

Where: Crescenta Valley Park (picnic benches across from dog park)
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm

Hello Pack 310 Families!

Sunday afternoon will be our next pack meeting - Games in the Park!
The pack will provide drinks.
Cubs can wear their pack t-shirts.
Anyone in need of buying one, we will have them there for purchase (not all sizes available).

See you there!

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day!

Image from Friends of Rosemont Preserve

Where: Rosemont Preserve, 5107 Rosemont Ave, La Crescenta

When: 9-11am Saturday, April 12

What: Pack 310 is helping out on an ongoing restoration project!

Tasks may include trail maintenance, removing invasive plants, planting trees, and restoring habitats for native wildlife.


The Preserve is located in La Crescenta at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence.  


Directions: Exit La Crescenta Avenue off 210 fwy, proceed north to Foothill Blvd., turn right to Rosemont Avenue, turn left.  Parking is available at Two Strike Park which is on the left side of Rosemont Avenue, 2 blocks before you get to the preserve (5107 Rosemont Ave). We recommend carpooling due to limited parking.

Please wear your Pack 310 T-shirt, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and sun hats, comfortable work clothes and garden gloves (long pants are recommended.) Bring small shovels, picks or other weeding tools if possible.
You must bring your signed waiver (see email).
And don't forget water!

What's the Rosemont Preserve?

A vital piece of protected wilderness in our community that needs OUR help! Conservation and caring for our natural world are a fundamental part of Cub Scouting. Come along and do a good turn!

History of the Rosemont Preserve:
"Working with the Crescenta Valley community, the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy preserved 7.75 acres of wilderness land at the top of Rosemont Avenue in June of 2012, saving the land from development and turning it into a permanent sanctuary for wildlife.
The Preserve is located at northern end of Rosemont Avenue, in the mouth of Goss Canyon. It is backed by about 300 acres that have been maintained as mostly wilderness over the years by private landowners.
The land provides habitat for a number of wildlife species, including mule deer, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, coyotes and endangered Arroyo toads.
Preserving this land effectively doubles the amount of available green space in La Crescenta.
A volunteer community advisory group, the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve, has been formed to help steward the land and develop educational programs for the community."

CONGRATS Pack 310 on earning Messengers of Peace!

We are so proud that EVERY SCOUT in Pack 310 has earned the Messengers of Peace service award! Thank you for helping our community by participating in our service projects.
The Messengers of Peace emblem goes around the World Crest as shown.
Great job, everyone!

The Gentle Barn!

All photos: The Gentle Barn

What: Trip to the Gentle Barn

When: Saturday, March 15 from 11am-1pm
(please arrive by 10:50am)

Where: 15825 Sierra Highway, 
Santa Clarita, CA 91390

Cost: $10 per child (adults free), please pay in advance, 
no later than Blue & Gold on Mar. 6.
This is a private tour so we must have payment in advance to hold our spot.
Your $10 donation goes a long way to feed & care for these animals!

Feed a horse! Brush a cow! Pet a pig! Play with a goat! The Gentle Barn is an animal sanctuary for abused or neglected farm animals. You will learn about these animals and then have a chance to interact with them.
Please bring water and a snack (see below).


PLEASE RSVP TO TINA BEFORE MARCH 1! We need a head count of ALL kids (Scouts & siblings).

 
• The two-hour session includes plenty of time with the animals, and use of the picnic area.

• Picnic tables, benches, and restrooms are available for your use. Out of respect for the animals, the Gentle Barn kindly asks that you do not bring any dairy, egg, meat, poultry, or seafood onto the property.

• The Gentle Barn is an outdoor farm environment. Please have all people attending wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

• Be sure to bring plenty of water!

Please have Scouts wear their Pack 310 T-shirts with their Scout cap.

Directions from the South (L.A. and the Valley): Take 405 North (or 210 West) to 5 North to 14 North (Lancaster/Palmdale) Exit Sand Canyon Rd and turn Left. Go over the Canyon and turn right on Sierra Highway. The Gentle Barn is located about 1.1 miles on the Left.
When you arrive, please park on the lower part of the property and we will meet in the picnic area. Thank you.

Blue & Gold Dessert Reception coming in March

What: Blue & Gold Dessert Reception
When: 7:30pm Thursday, March 6th
Where: Lincoln Auditorium

Each Den will bring a dessert to share, check with your Den Leader.
There will be a uniform inspection!
(If you have questions on patch placement, please click on the "New Parent" tab above.)

What is the Blue & Gold and why is it a big deal? It's a party to celebrate the "birthday" of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910. Let's celebrate the achievements of our Scouts!

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Christopher Wilke

Do a good turn for a fellow Scout!

From 8am-noon on Sunday, February 9th, Boy Scout Troop 209 will be holding a pancake breakfast with the proceeds going to help Christopher Wilke and his family. Christopher is a scout in Troop 209 and his father, Joe Wilke, is Cubmaster of Pack 209 and Iron Eyes Cody District Chairman.

The breakfast will be at the United Methodist Church, 700 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502.  

Please consider stopping by to support Christopher Wilke and his family in his fight against cancer.

Pinewood Derby in FEBRUARY!

Hello Pack 310 families!

Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday break- just a reminder:

Our 2014 Pinewood Derby is coming up!

When: Friday, February 7th

Weigh-in Start: 6:00pm
**allow yourself time to adjust weight!!

Derby Time: 6:30pm

Where: Lincoln Elementary Auditorium
Coldstone Creamery will be selling ice cream!


It's not just about speed-- in addition to race winners, 
there are additional car design judging categories:

• Most Gravity Challenged (slowest)
• Judges’ Pick
• Best Design
• Scout Themed

What do I need? The car kit!
It is a block of wood with 4 nail axles and 4 wheels. The kits cost $4 from the Scout Store at the Verdugo Hills Council in Glendale (1325 Grandview Ave behind the DMV, open Sat 10-2) or in Sierra Madre (see bottom of page).
Weights & dry graphite (to reduce friction & roll faster) are also available to purchase there.

Tips:

• http://www.pinewoodderby.org/#/
• http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/02/5-easy-tips-for/
• http://boyslife.org/section/hobbies-projects/pinewood-derby/

and plenty more if you search online for "Pinewood Derby tips"

The 2 key things to know are: get the weight right (see below) and make sure wheels spin freely & fast (axles are straight & no friction to slow wheels down, dry graphite works well).

What is the maximum weight? The weight of the car, fully assembled, CANNOT exceed 5 ounces. If it weighs more than 5 ounces, it will NOT be allowed to race. There is a scale in the lobby of the post office on Foothill in La Crescenta that is handy. It *should* be accurate to the one used at the race, but be prepared to adjust/remove weight if needed at the race, if you are right up to 5 ounces.

What if we don't own the right tools? Your den will probably be organizing a workshop day, ask your den leader.

The San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop is hosting a Pinewood Derby "Champ Camp" as a free all-day, drop-in event on Saturday, January 11 from 10-5. (3450 E. Sierra Madre, Pasadena, CA 91107, 626-351-3638) They are very helpful there!

Lowe's in Burbank has Derby Days with demonstrations every Saturday in January from 11am-1pm:
http://dremelderby.com/about-derby-days.html

Call first & verify the store event before you go. It's not really worth a special trip (kits are cheaper at Scout Stores), but you can get a Dremel coupon & a patch. 

Good luck, racers!