On October 17th at the Oktoberfest in Todos Santos Park in Concord EBAG participated in a community outreach program to teach children about art and painting. Children learned how to use water colors. They experienced many different types of brushes and chose to make lovely paintings ranging from dry brush style to wet on wet. It was truly surprising to see the concentration on their faces and the joy with which they painted.
Keiko Stong and FROgard Butler were there to help, along with the California Watercolor Association. Both Keiko and FRO are members of the CWA as well as the EBAG. It was a pleasure to be there and participate with our youngest community artists. It was a wonderful opportunity to serve these young artists.
On the same day EBAG participated in the Girl Scout Fly Away Fiesta at Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek. The event was well attended by over 150 brownies and girl scouts. The children moved from booth to booth participating in Environmental Activities. They included representation from the Audubon Society, Save Mt. Diablo, Worth A Dam (save the beavers), and many others. Each booth had an activity for the girls to participate in. FROgard Butler was there to represent EBAG and help the girls with their art work as they decorated draw string back packs and Cheryl Reynolds was there taking lots of photos. The event was fun, well attended, and in a beautiful location. The girls and parents appreciated EBAG’s help.
On the following Wednesday I received the following email from Meredith Davis of the Girl Scouts:
From: Meredith Davis
Subject: MANY THANKS!!
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 2:37 PM
I can’t thank all of you enough for making the Girl Scouts Flyway Fiesta at Sugarloaf Open Space last Saturday a truly awesome event! We hosted more than 200 Girl Scouts of all ages – from Daisy Girl Scouts in Kindergarten to 11th and 12th grade Ambassador Girl Scouts. I was walking around all day, and everyone – including the parents – was having a blast. All of you are to be commended for bringing wonderfully fun activities that captured their interest while they learned a great deal.
On behalf of the Girl Scout Council of Northern California, I extend our appreciation of all your efforts. We look forward to working with all of you again to bring exciting opportunities to our girls as part of our Green By Nature initiative.
Best regards,
Meredith
Report Prepared By:
FROgard Butler
Education Director


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