December 11, 2003


Fathers, daughters shake their groove thing at recent Girl Scout dance

By Kim Stafford, program support manager, Almaden Valley Girl Scouts
Special to the Times

More than 500 dancers rocked the night away at the Almaden Valley Girl Scouts’ annual Father/Daughter Dance Nov. 14 at Holy Spirit Church in San Jose.
The couples were captivated by the music of D.J. Randy Lira from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Photos were taken of fathers with their daughters while they also enjoyed pizza, snacks, cookies, and drinks. Glow necklaces were a big hit as well as fabulous door prizes!
This event was planned and run entirely by the Older Girl Committee, which consists of girls in grades six through 12, assisted by their capable leaders. Troop 414 collected five bins of toiletry items for a service project, which will be packaged and distributed in January. After the dance, the committee celebrated with miniature golf at Golfland and desserts at Coco's on Blossom Hill. Proceeds from the dance, after expenses, are to go into the Older Girl Fund for future fun events for these girls.

Almaden Valley Girl Scouts serve more than 600 girls in the area ranging from kindergarten through senior year in high school. For more information on joining or volunteering for Girl Scouts, contact the Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County at 287-4170.