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X-WR-CALNAME:Troop 0929 (Family)
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UID:5799910@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T025225Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250408T000000Z
DTEND:20250408T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799910
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
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UID:5799911@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T025310Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250422T000000Z
DTEND:20250422T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799911
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
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UID:5799912@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T025356Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250506T000000Z
DTEND:20250506T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799912
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5799914@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T025447Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250520T000000Z
DTEND:20250520T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799914
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5799915@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T025725Z
ORGANIZER:David Dabbs
DTSTART:20250602T230000Z
DTEND:20250603T010000Z
SUMMARY:Court of Honor & Hartigan's
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;We'll gather at the Lovelace Picnic shelter to recap the year\, recognize Eagle scouts\, and everyone's achievements since December\,  and wish our graduating seniors well on their post high school and scouting journey.&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799915
LOCATION:Lovelace Park
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UID:5799922@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T030444Z
ORGANIZER:David Dabbs
DTSTART:20250502T213000Z
DTEND:20250504T200000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Wildman Whitewater Rafting
DESCRIPTION:Campout: Wildman Whitewater Rafting\nCampsites:  12 &amp; 14\nWaivers: Required for anyone rafting. Please complete waivers here: &lt;TBD&gt;\nMinimum Age to Raft: 9 years of age for Class I - III rapids (what we'll be doing) and 12 years of age for Class IV (not us).\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799922
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:5799951@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T032647Z
ORGANIZER:David Dabbs
DTSTART:20250405T140000Z
DTEND:20250406T190000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Cave of the Mounds
DESCRIPTION:Explore the caves at Cave of the Mounds. Camp nearby.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5799951
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5800227@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T124627Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250427T223000Z
DTEND:20250428T000000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5800227
LOCATION:Swan-Dabbs Home\, 2752 Asbury\, Evanston
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5800228@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240517T124752Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20250518T220000Z
DTEND:20250518T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/5800228
LOCATION:Dabbs / Swan household (2752 Asbury Ave)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6015896@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20240901T142304Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250720T050000Z
DTEND:20250727T044500Z
SUMMARY:Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Week 5
DESCRIPTION:Week 5 at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. Medical forms A\, B\, and C plus scan of front &amp; back of Health Insurance card required.\nDEPARTURE: The MSR Week 5 Caravan will be leaving on Sunday\, 7/20 at 7:30 AM sharp. We will depart from the Giacobbe's at 2512 Princeton Ave\, 60201. Please arrive by 7:00 AM so we can assign and pack vehicles. We have enough room for everyone and everything. Please send your Scout with a full water bottle and packed lunch or lunch money (~$15). We will stop at Culvers along the way.\nRETURN: We will be leaving MSR between 10-11AM on Sat\, 7/26. That should put us back to Giacobbe's by 3:30 - 4:30 PM; however\, we will be updating enroute. Please send your Scout with lunch money for the return trip ($15).\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6015896
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6233407@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250106T151003Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250426T000000Z
DTEND:20250426T023000Z
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Troop 929 Adults-only Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join for an evening of community\, music and fun.  For grown-ups only!\nhttps://givebutter.com/929Apr25\nThe fundraiser evening benefits Scouts Troop 929 and Hillside Food Pantry.\nAbout the Band\nFormer Troop 929 Parent Jeff Hubbard is a member of local rock band VanLawless. Big energy and feeling good are what drives VanLawless to take the listener somewhere else with an electric blend of originals and reimagined covers. Spanning the musical spectrum from rock and indie to country\, there's only one VL!" The band is generously donating their time and their exclusive private concert venue to support Troop 929.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6233407
LOCATION:1904 Greenwood Street
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UID:6377827@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250427T232453Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250607T200000Z
DTEND:20250607T220000Z
SUMMARY:Troop 929 Calendar Planning for 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Plan Troop 929 calendar for the 2025 - 2026 program year.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6377827
LOCATION:1817 Asbury Ave\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
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UID:6379290@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250429T012658Z
ORGANIZER:David Dabbs
DTSTART:20250531T180000Z
DTEND:20250531T220000Z
SUMMARY:Service Project - Flower Beds at Unity
DESCRIPTION:Service project involves cleaning up the gardens and flower beds at the Unity North Shore church\, which lets us use their parking lot to store our trailer. We will be weeding and clearing brush\, and possibly spreading mulch. Please bring work gloves and garden tools for weeding and shoveling. Event details here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17MhDOOPrS9oQWgobJrTLYho0Q2tu9K23YnWl6_9w7-o/edit?usp=sharing\n\n\nHello Troop 929 Extended Family\nIf you can\, please join us this Saturday from 1 to 5pm. We will be&nbsp;\nClearing garden beds of weeds\nDigging edge lines along flower beds\nSpreading mulch (flower beds\, trees)\nPruning dead branches from shrubs in garden beds\nWhen: 1-5pm this Saturday\nWhere: 3434 Central St\, Evanston\, IL 60201\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rk4YFswKALcXCWdT8\n\n\nLeaders: Scout Project Leaders: Blake Hamilton &amp; Christopher Fresch\nAdults: Stacey Nord Hamilton\, David Dabbs\, Marino Fresch\nWhat to bring: Hat\, Class B t-shirt\, water bottle\, garden gloves\n\n\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6379290
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6424150@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T131934Z
ORGANIZER:Stacey Nord Hamilton
DTSTART:20250909T000000Z
DTEND:20250909T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424150
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
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UID:6424158@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250930T000000Z
DTEND:20250930T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424158
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424159@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251007T000000Z
DTEND:20251007T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424159
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424161@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251021T000000Z
DTEND:20251021T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting - fall fundraiser kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Distribution of fall fundraiser information: forms\, goals\, and an email with optional online/mail ordering information &amp; links.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424161
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424163@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251104T010000Z
DTEND:20251104T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424163
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424165@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251118T010000Z
DTEND:20251118T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424165
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424167@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251202T010000Z
DTEND:20251202T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424167
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424173@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260113T010000Z
DTEND:20260113T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424173
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424175@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260127T010000Z
DTEND:20260127T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424175
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424177@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260210T010000Z
DTEND:20260210T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424177
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424179@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260224T010000Z
DTEND:20260224T021500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424179
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424181@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260310T000000Z
DTEND:20260310T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424181
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424183@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260324T000000Z
DTEND:20260324T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424183
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424186@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260414T000000Z
DTEND:20260414T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424186
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424188@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260428T000000Z
DTEND:20260428T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424188
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424189@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260505T000000Z
DTEND:20260505T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424189
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
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UID:6424191@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T132825Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260519T000000Z
DTEND:20260519T011500Z
SUMMARY:Troop Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Troop Meeting\, and Personal Management merit badge course\, 2 of 2
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424191
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
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UID:6424222@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T134246Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250826T000000Z
DTEND:20250826T011500Z
SUMMARY:Court of Honor
DESCRIPTION:Fall Court of Honor\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424222
LOCATION:Leahy Park
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UID:6424224@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T134442Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20251209T010000Z
DTEND:20251209T021500Z
SUMMARY:Court of Honor
DESCRIPTION:Winter Court of Honor\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424224
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424234@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T134954Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20260607T200000Z
DTEND:20260607T220000Z
SUMMARY:Court of Honor & Hartigan's
DESCRIPTION:We'll gather at the Lovelace picnic shelter to recap the year\, recognize Eagle scouts\, and everyone's achievements since December\, and wish our graduating seniors well on their post high school and scouting journey.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424234
LOCATION:Lovelace Park
END:VEVENT
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UID:6424247@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T135358Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250913T130000Z
DTEND:20250914T210000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Richard Bong Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:September Campout\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424247
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
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UID:6424257@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T135813Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251003T220000Z
DTEND:20251005T220000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Devil's Lake + Climbing
DESCRIPTION:October Campout\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424257
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6424264@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T140048Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251108T120000Z
DTEND:20251109T200000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Commando!
DESCRIPTION:November Campout at Camp Crown. Super-Troop event with two other Evanston Troops\, 916 &amp; 924.\nNote: This is an EARLY departure to arrive in time for the start of the games. Please arrive at Unity church by 6:00 AM to depart by 6:30 AM. \nYou can see full details about the event here. Key details:\n\nDepart Saturday November 8 from Unity Church parking lot (3434 Central St in Evanston) at 6:30 AM. Please arrive no later than 6:00 AM to pack up.\nReturn to the same location mid-day on Sunday\, November 8. We will email when we hit the road to give a more precise ETA.\nCost estimate is $35/person payable to Troop 929 Treasurer (see event details link for payment options). You may want to bring some additional spending money for snacks and a possible lunch stop on Sunday.\nThe forecast is cold with possible rain - and a little snow! Dress in layers. Wear long underwear. Bring hat/mittens and a warm coat. Bring a sleeping pad and a warm sleeping bag. Bring rain gear and extra clothes/socks to help stay dry.&nbsp;\nThe Troop will provide tents\, food\, cooking &amp; cleaning gear\, tools\, first aid kit\, and firewood. You just need to bring a sleeping bag\, sleeping pad\, mess kit\, flashlight/headlamp\, clothes\, and personal items. Adult leaders bring the same\, plus we bring our own tents.\nPlease see the link above for additional details such as location\, directions\, campsite map\, payment instructions\, recommended gear to bring\, etc.\n\n\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424264
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6424305@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T141208Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251206T190000Z
DTEND:20251206T210000Z
SUMMARY:Martians Patrol Holiday Cookie Baking
DESCRIPTION:Hello Martians Patrol\,\n\nWe will be having our cookie-baking event this Saturday\, December 6\, at my house (2211 Crawford avenue)\, from 1 - 3 PM. (If you are unsure if you are in this patrol\, see the list below)\n\nCan't wait to see you there!\n\nYours in Scouting\,&nbsp;\nCaleb Chan\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 6\nTime: 1 - 3 PM\nLocation: 2211 Crawford Avenue\n\n\nMartian Patrol group members:\n\n\nBen B\nJeffrey\nSora\nBen F\nSam\nBlake\nCharlie\nWalker\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424305
LOCATION:The Chan Home\, 2211 Crawford Avenue\, Evanston\, IL 60201
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UID:6424312@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T141656Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251129T150000Z
DTEND:20251129T220000Z
SUMMARY:Wreath Distribution, day 1
DESCRIPTION:We will receive our large batch of wreaths/garlands after Thanksgiving\, and we need all hands on deck to deliver them quickly.  This is actually the fun part\, where the Scouts get to spread evergreen cheer throughout the neighborhood.  So even if you did not sell any wreaths for whatever reason\, you can still greatly help with this major fall fundraiser by assisting with deliveries.\nHere are the delivery time slots on our calendar for next weekend (after Thanksgiving Day):\n\nSaturday 11/29\, 9 AM - 4 PM\nSunday 11/30\, 1 PM - 4 PM\n\nPlease everyone do your best to come by on 1 or both days to lend a helping hand.  It should not take more than ~1 hour to pick up your own orders and deliver a group of ~10 other orders in your neighborhood.  Scouts should be in uniform.\nPlease meet at the Swider home at 2836 Park Place.  There is no parking on our south side of the street\, but we can use the alley to our west or the driveway of our neighbor to the east for loading up your vehicles.  Wreaths and garland will be stacked by type and we will have groups of packing slips printed out\, sorted geographically.  In an effort to avoid congestion\, please use this Sign-Up Genius form to spread ourselves out a bit.  Please sign up for at least 1 day\, hopefully both\, if you are able:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4EAEAF2CA2F49-60563190-troop\n&nbsp;To be prepared for this adventure\, you and your Scouts may wish to bring:\n\ngloves to keep your hands warm and sap-free\ntarp to keep your trunk free of the pine needles\nbungee cords or rope to tie down the really big wreaths\na pen to check off items\, and for Scouts to sign the Thank-You Notes\npainter's tape to stick Thank-You Notes to doors of folks who are not home\na smartphone to help guide you to the delivery addresses\, via QR codes on the packing slips\n\nNote that each Scout family is expected to at least pick up orders to be delivered to their home address\, to their immediate relatives\, or to their customers farther outside of Evanston (e.g.\, Chicago\, Deerfield\, etc.).  If you are unavailable these 2 days/times\, then please make arrangements with me to grab your family's items.\nThanks\, and Happy Thanksgiving!\n-Chris Swider\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424312
LOCATION:Swider home\, 2836 Park Place\, Evanston\, IL 60201
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UID:6424316@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T141832Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251130T190000Z
DTEND:20251130T220000Z
SUMMARY:Wreath Distribution, day 2
DESCRIPTION:We will receive our large batch of wreaths/garlands after Thanksgiving\, and we need all hands on deck to deliver them quickly.  This is actually the fun part\, where the Scouts get to spread evergreen cheer throughout the neighborhood.  So even if you did not sell any wreaths for whatever reason\, you can still greatly help with this major fall fundraiser by assisting with deliveries.\nHere are the delivery time slots on our calendar for next weekend (after Thanksgiving Day):\n\nSaturday 11/29\, 9 AM - 4 PM\nSunday 11/30\, 1 PM - 4 PM\n\nPlease everyone do your best to come by on 1 or both days to lend a helping hand.  It should not take more than ~1 hour to pick up your own orders and deliver a group of ~10 other orders in your neighborhood.  Scouts should be in uniform.\nPlease meet at the Swider home at 2836 Park Place.  There is no parking on our south side of the street\, but we can use the alley to our west or the driveway of our neighbor to the east for loading up your vehicles.  Wreaths and garland will be stacked by type and we will have groups of packing slips printed out\, sorted geographically.  In an effort to avoid congestion\, please use this Sign-Up Genius form to spread ourselves out a bit.  Please sign up for at least 1 day\, hopefully both\, if you are able:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4EAEAF2CA2F49-60563190-troop\n&nbsp;To be prepared for this adventure\, you and your Scouts may wish to bring:\n\ngloves to keep your hands warm and sap-free\ntarp to keep your trunk free of the pine needles\nbungee cords or rope to tie down the really big wreaths\na pen to check off items\, and for Scouts to sign the Thank-You Notes\npainter's tape to stick Thank-You Notes to doors of folks who are not home\na smartphone to help guide you to the delivery addresses\, via QR codes on the packing slips\n\nNote that each Scout family is expected to at least pick up orders to be delivered to their home address\, to their immediate relatives\, or to their customers farther outside of Evanston (e.g.\, Chicago\, Deerfield\, etc.).  If you are unavailable these 2 days/times\, then please make arrangements with me to grab your family's items.\nThanks\, and Happy Thanksgiving!\n-Chris Swider\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424316
LOCATION:Swider home\, 2836 Park Place\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424318@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T142102Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260207T140000Z
DTEND:20260207T230000Z
SUMMARY:Klondike Derby
DESCRIPTION:The Klondike Derby is a day of fun and friendly competition in the snow (or mud - you never know with Midwest winters) organized by the Northeast Illinois Council. Troops compete against each other in activities like obstacle courses\, sled racing\, and first aid\, and they must carry all their supplies on their troop-designed sled. This is one of our most popular Scouts BSA and Venturing Crew activities.PATROL SIZE IS A MINIMUM OF 5 AND MAXIMUM OF 9 SCOUTS\, with at least 2 Adults for each Troop or Crew registration.\nMore info here: https://scoutingevent.com/129-2026Klondike
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424318
LOCATION:Camp Sol R Crown
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424322@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T142407Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260227T220000Z
DTEND:20260301T210000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Owasippe Scout Reservation 
DESCRIPTION:February Campout at Owasippe Scout Resort in Michigan. We rented the bunkhouse for two nights with indoor (heated) bunkhouse and restrooms. Cooking and other activities can be done outdoors on the campsite grounds. https://www.owasippeadventure.com/rental
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424322
LOCATION:Owasippe Scout Reservation\, 9900 Russell Rd\, Twin Lake\, MI 49457
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424325@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T142625Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260320T220000Z
DTEND:20260322T210000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Turkey Run State Park 
DESCRIPTION:March Campout at Turkey Run State Park. Group Site 1.Depart Friday from Unity Church at 5:00 PM\, arrive no later than 4:30 PM.Bring food to eat on the road or eat before you arrive.Return to Unity Church mid- to late-afternoon on Sunday.https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/turkey-run-state-park/ 
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424325
LOCATION:1576 IN-47\, Marshall\, IN 47859
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424329@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T142827Z
ORGANIZER:Alison Finkel
DTSTART:20260417T210000Z
DTEND:20260419T210000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Maquoketa Caves State Park, Iowa
DESCRIPTION:April Campout at Maquoketa Caves: Explore the state park's bluffs and six mile trail system through geologic formations and forests. 
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424329
LOCATION:TBD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424335@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143047Z
ORGANIZER:Alison Finkel
DTSTART:20260515T213000Z
DTEND:20260517T210000Z
SUMMARY:Campout: Whitewater Rafting
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater Rafting on the Peshtigo River in Wisconsin with Wildman Adventures Resort. This campground is about four hours from Evanston.&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424335
LOCATION:N12080 Allison Ln\, Athelstane\, WI 54104
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424339@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143354Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20250817T220000Z
DTEND:20250817T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424339
LOCATION:The Fresch Home - 1225 Leonard Place\, Evanston
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424341@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143447Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250928T223000Z
DTEND:20250929T000000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424341
LOCATION:Swider home\, 2836 Park Place\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424343@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143514Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251019T220000Z
DTEND:20251019T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424343
LOCATION:1817 Asbury Avenue\, Evanston\, IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424344@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143535Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251116T230000Z
DTEND:20251117T003000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424344
LOCATION:Fresch House - 1225 Leonard Pl\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424345@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143601Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260111T230000Z
DTEND:20260112T003000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424345
LOCATION:Alexander home\, 1817 Asbury Avenue\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424347@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143626Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260208T213000Z
DTEND:20260208T230000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424347
LOCATION:Swider home\, 2836 Park Place\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424348@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143647Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20260308T220000Z
DTEND:20260308T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424348
LOCATION:The Fresch Home - 1225 Leonard Place\, Evanston
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424349@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143705Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260412T220000Z
DTEND:20260412T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424349
LOCATION:Alexander House\, 1817 Asbury Ave\, Evanston\, IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424351@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143732Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260503T220000Z
DTEND:20260503T233000Z
SUMMARY:Committee & PLC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee and PLC meeting\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424351
LOCATION:TBD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424356@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T143950Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20260425T000000Z
DTEND:20260425T023000Z
SUMMARY:Adults-only Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join for an evening of community\, music and fun. For grown-ups only!Tickets to the event and raffle tickets are available here: https://givebutter.com/929adults26  The fundraiser evening benefits Troop 929 and the raffle benefits Hillside Food Pantry.About the BandFormer Troop 929 Parent Jeff Hubbard is a member of local rock band VanLawless. "Big energy and feeling good are what drives VanLawless to take the listener somewhere else with an electric blend of originals and reimagined covers. Spanning the musical spectrum from rock and indie to country\, there's only one VL!" The band is generously donating their time and their exclusive private concert venue to support Troop 929.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424356
LOCATION:1904 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424366@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T144335Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250906T170000Z
DTEND:20250906T200000Z
SUMMARY:Evanston Scouting Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Evanston Scouting Jamboree. Our Troop will be running an activity and will need to arrive at 12 to set up. Participants will arrive at 1.&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424366
LOCATION:9350 Central Park Ave\, Evanston\, IL 60203
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424369@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T144458Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260721T050000Z
DTEND:20260802T044500Z
SUMMARY:National Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:National Scouting Jamboree. The event takes place from July 22 - 31\, 2026\, with 1 day of travel before and after the event. More details here: https://jamboree.scouting.org/\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424369
LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6424386@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250609T145142Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20251111T000000Z
DTEND:20251111T040000Z
SUMMARY:DUE: fall fundraiser orders+funds
DESCRIPTION:Please drop off your envelopes with orders + payments into a bin on the front porch of 2836 Park Place.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6424386
LOCATION:Swider home\, 2836 Park Place\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6428107@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250611T175136Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250830T133000Z
DTEND:20250830T190000Z
SUMMARY:Evanston "Beat-the-Bounds" Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event is a hike all around Evanston's boundary. Scoutmaster Sanders (Troop 916) resurrected it in 2020 and we're still going strong. \nStart in Lovelace Park\, go to the lake then all around the edge of the city and end back in Lovelace. 15 miles\, with an option to go 5 more miles (for those wanting to complete Hiking MB requirement).\nWhat: Evanston Beat-the-Bounds hike\nWhen: 08/30/2025 Saturday 9 AM meetup (entire hike will take over 5 hours). Arrive at 8:30 am  if you want to do plant identification to satisfy First Class requirements.\nWhere: Lovelace Park (covered gazebo by parking lot off of Gross Point Road)\nWhy: because we like to hike\nBring: day pack\, filled water bottle\, trail snacks\, phone\nApparel: dress for weather\, hiking boots (hopefully broken in)\, cap/hat\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6428107
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6466219@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250715T015034Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250719T000000Z
DTEND:20250719T010000Z
SUMMARY:Patrol Leaders Council - Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Prep
DESCRIPTION:Meeting to review plans and expectations for Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. Proposed agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y9FMVGpvZVzCA4BtAUzWEQXZqCN8zaRga2C0ZnYwa2E/edit?usp=sharing\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6466219
LOCATION:1817 Asbury Ave\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6466296@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250715T024204Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250907T180000Z
DTEND:20250907T200000Z
SUMMARY:Adult Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a new year with Scout Troop 929! We hope that you\, the adult parents and caregivers\, are ready for a fun\, inspiring\, and productive year of Scouting for your Scouts. To kick things off\, we're having an adult get-together to catch up\, reconnect and talk about opportunities to make this another great Scouting year.&nbsp;\nDetails\n\nAdult Only Gathering for Troop 929 Parents &amp; Caregivers\nDate: Sunday\, September 7th\nTime:  1 - 3 pm\nLocation: 1817 Asbury Ave - The Alexanders' backyard\, so dress casual. Please also bring a camp chair.\nA light potluck lunch/snacks and drinks. The Alexanders and other committee members will provide burgers\, veggie burgers\, brats\, and drinks. Please bring a small side dish\, snack\, or dessert to share.&nbsp;&nbsp;\nRSVP using Scoutbook (or if you're unable to use the link to RSVP\, then please contact angiefresch@gmail.com). Please include any dietary requirements in the comments section underneath the RSVP.&nbsp;\nWe will also be talking about volunteer opportunities within our Troop and collecting local dues for the year (cash\, check\, PayPal (troop929treasurer@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Troop929). Local troop dues this year (separate from the fees paid to BSA) are $60. These support our local running costs\, including camping equipment\, adult leadership fees\, badges\,  "Class B" Troop 929 uniform t-shirt\, and more.&nbsp;\n\nWe hope you all can join us on September 7th!&nbsp;\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6466296
LOCATION:1817 Asbury Ave\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6472313@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250719T191237Z
ORGANIZER:Christopher Swider
DTSTART:20250824T140000Z
DTEND:20250824T220000Z
SUMMARY:Rain date: Nicholas Eagle Project
DESCRIPTION:I am very excited to send out a save the date for my upcoming Eagle Project! My Project will be on the 23rd of August\, with a backup rain date on the 24th of August.&nbsp;\nThe Project will be helping out the ETHS music program. It involves cleaning\, repairing\, and re-painting all of the music stands used in the various music programs.&nbsp;\nPlease keep an eye out for more information and a GoFundMe and Sign-up Genius in a future email. I am looking forward to working with all of you to help support a program that I\, and many others\, care about!\nYours in Scouting\,\nNicholas Fresch\n\n\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6472313
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6486794@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250727T212811Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250823T140000Z
DTEND:20250823T220000Z
SUMMARY:Nicholas Fresch Eagle Project
DESCRIPTION:Hello Troop 929\,\nI am very happy to be able to bring you all some more details on my Eagle Project! The project will benefit the ETHS music program by restoring the many music stands that they have. These stands have become worn and damaged over many years of use and my Eagle Project will ensure that the high school gets many more years of use from them.\nI plan for my project to happen on Saturday\, August 23rd with a backup rain date on Sunday\, August 24th. The project will take place at ETHS. Sign up here with my SignUpGenius. Volunteers are necessary for this project\, so I greatly appreciate your help.\nIf you would also like to donate\, here's my GoFundMe. Your donations will go towards paint and other supplies needed for the project.\nI truly appreciate your help in supporting an organization that I care deeply about!\nYours in scouting\, Nicholas Fresch\n\n\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6486794
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6557268@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250819T022340Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20250912T230000Z
DTEND:20250914T133000Z
SUMMARY:Order of the Arrow Fall Conclave (Option 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:For Order of the Arrow candidates and members\, opportunity for candidates to complete their Ordeal. Details and registration here: https://scoutingevent.com/129-OA2025FallConclave\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6557268
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6557607@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250819T034648Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251025T230000Z
DTEND:20251027T020000Z
SUMMARY:Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal (Option 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:For Order of the Arrow candidates and members\, opportunity for candidates to complete their Ordeal. Details and registration here: https://scoutingevent.com/129-OA2025FallOrdeal\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6557607
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6563654@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250820T205011Z
ORGANIZER:Alison Finkel
DTSTART:20250920T130000Z
DTEND:20250920T170000Z
SUMMARY:Personal Management (Sign-up Required)  - 1 of 2 
DESCRIPTION:First of two sessions for Personal Management Merit Badge\, organized by Mr. Tim.&nbsp;\nPlease bring the following:\nCopies of your budget\, todo list\, calendar and journal.\nPen/Pencil and Paper\nFull Class A Uniform\nWater bottle\nSnack - optional or if you have allergies\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6563654
LOCATION:807 Lincoln Street\, Evanston
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6563655@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20250820T205133Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251202T010000Z
DTEND:20251202T020000Z
SUMMARY:Personal Management - Sign-off during Troop Mtg
DESCRIPTION:Meeting 2 of 2 for the Personal Management Merit Badge taught by Mr. Tim. Scouts who have completed their 13-week budget tracking can sign off on that remaining requirement with Mr. Tim individually during the Troop meeting. Should only take about 10 minutes per Scout.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6563655
LOCATION:Haven Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6678144@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20251001T125059Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260614T170000Z
DTEND:20260620T170000Z
SUMMARY:National Youth Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:https://scoutingevent.com/129-NYLT2026\nNote: Must be at least 13 years old\, First Class rank or higher\, and have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills to attend. Registration through Troop 929's Scout Leader is required.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6678144
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6687254@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20251009T003719Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260131T133000Z
DTEND:20260131T223000Z
SUMMARY:Merit Badge University
DESCRIPTION:All day event at York High School in Elmhurst where Scouts can work on up to 4 Merit Badges. Scouts may be able to earn Merit Badges at Merit Badge University\, or get partial completions\, depending on whether prerequisites are completed ahead of time. Details here: http://www.tfcmeritbadgeuniversity.org/. Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/127-101612\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6687254
LOCATION:None
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6750800@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20251119T011406Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251122T190000Z
DTEND:20251122T220000Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Leadership Skills
DESCRIPTION:This training session will cover the essentials of leadership for Scouts currently in\, or interested in taking on youth leadership roles in our Troop. Scouts should be at least 13 and First Class rank to attend. Exceptions may be made if Scouts are close to the rank and age requirements. Inquire with Mr. Drew if in doubt. Adults interested in helping teach the course are also welcome.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6750800
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6760381@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20251129T222838Z
ORGANIZER:Angela Fresch
DTSTART:20251207T220000Z
DTEND:20251207T233000Z
SUMMARY:Surfin' Snails Patrol Holiday Cookie Baking
DESCRIPTION:Hi Surfin Snails patrol\,\nSunday\, December 7th we will be having our patrols cookie baking activity at my house\, 1225 Leonard Place. (see below for the list of Surfin' Snails patrol members)\nDate: Sunday\, December 7th\nTime: 4-5:30 PM\nLocation: 1225 Leonard Place\nI hope to see you all there!\nYours in scouting\,\nChristopher Fresch\n\n\nSurfin' Snails patrol members:\n\n\nBen H.\nHarland\nHenry\nKai\nNicholas\nPhoenix\nSpencer C.\nSpencer L.\nAubrey\n\n\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6760381
LOCATION:The Fresch Home - 1225 Leonard Place\, Evanston
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6792616@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20251230T175603Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260111T150000Z
DTEND:20260111T180000Z
SUMMARY:Service hours: Harms Woods or St. Paul's Woods
DESCRIPTION:Optional service hours opportunity: Harms Woods South conservation workday (Harms Road &amp; Golf Road) or St. Paul's Woods in Morton Grove.Website: https://northbranchrestoration.org/Required waiver: https://northbranchrestoration.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FPCC-Volunteer-Waiver-Student-Restoration-Field-Trip-100113-1.pdf
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6792616
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6832523@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260121T203042Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20251207T160000Z
DTEND:20251207T190000Z
SUMMARY:Forest Preserve Conservation Project
DESCRIPTION:Clear &amp; burn invasive species from the forest preserve.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6832523
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6832551@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260121T210102Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260201T190000Z
DTEND:20260201T210000Z
SUMMARY:Klondike Derby Sled Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to work on the 2 Klondike Derby sleds for the Surfin' Snails and Martians patrols in preparation for the Klondike Derby on 2/7. We'll be repairing &amp; repainting them\, as well as practicing fire building and making fire starters. We'll be working in the garage\, so please park on the street (not in the neighbor's driveway next to the Alexanders' house) and join us in the garage behind the house.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6832551
LOCATION:1817 Asbury Ave\, Evanston\, IL 60201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6834389@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260123T152015Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260621T050000Z
DTEND:20260628T044500Z
SUMMARY:Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Week 1 - Troop 929
DESCRIPTION:Summer camp at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. In addition to RSVP'ing here\, please coordinate with Mr. Tim to register officially. If this date does not work for you / your Scout\, you can also camp with another Troop as a Provisional Camper.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6834389
LOCATION:Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6857768@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260210T003436Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260214T160000Z
DTEND:20260214T190000Z
SUMMARY:Service project - Forest Preserve District
DESCRIPTION:This is an optional Ecology/Conservation service project taking place at Miami Woods of the Forest Preserve of Cook County.  The focus of the day will be cutting and burning invasive plant species.All scouts are welcome\, though those 12 years old and younger will need to have one of their parents accompany them during the project. All participating scouts will need to provide a completed and signed waiver form.A scout leader from another local troop\, Alan Sanders\, is coordinating the scout participation in this event.  Meet at the parking lot off North Caldwell Avenue at West Cleveland Street. Drive to the south end of parking lot just north of Oakton on the west side of the river and look for the volunteers sign. On the day\, you can call Alan 773-562-2925 for more specific guidance.Bring: Water and a snack; clothing appropriate to the temperature for working outside (but at minimum long pants\, long-sleeved shirt\, and a hat); work gloves if you have them (though they will have backups).
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6857768
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6870704@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260220T144700Z
ORGANIZER:Mark Bagley
DTSTART:20260221T010000Z
DTEND:20260221T023000Z
SUMMARY:Service opportunity - Willard African Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Service opportunity slots are available for the Willard PTA African Diaspora Celebration.  There are available slots for set-up\, help in serving food\, and cleanup.  You can sign up through this SignUpGenius form:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BAEA92DAAF58-62134486-willard#/ 
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6870704
LOCATION:Willard Elementary School
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UID:6890184@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260307T003230Z
ORGANIZER:Andrew Alexander
DTSTART:20260502T130000Z
DTEND:20260502T213000Z
SUMMARY:Merit Badge University
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register\, check out this link: https://scoutingevent.com/127-MBUCBT
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6890184
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6898081@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260405T131137Z
CREATED:20260312T201256Z
ORGANIZER:Alison Finkel
DTSTART:20260404T150000Z
DTEND:20260404T180000Z
SUMMARY:Communications Merit Badge Outing
DESCRIPTION:Troop 929 has been invited to attend the Chicago High School Debate Champtionship at Northwestern. We will attend the debate on campus and then have a discussion about it\, as well as a discussion about career opportunities in communications. This will satisfy requirements 5 and 9 for this merit badge\, which are two of the most difficult ones to get outside of troop or independent work time. Here is the timeline: 10:00 a.m. Drop-off at Northwestern University (location TBD)10:15 a.m. Attend Debate Session11:30 a.m. Lunch at Norris and Group Discussion1:00 p.m. Pick up at Northwestern (location TBD)Mrs. Alexander and I will supervise this activity and I can serve as merit badge counselor for those who attend.  
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6898081
LOCATION:Northwestern University
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