The Haines Venturer Scouts are working hard to raise money to go on an exciting adventure in Australia this summer. We will be white-water rafting, zip-lining, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, hiking through jungles, holding koala bears and experiencing as much of the Australian outback as possible. We will tour New South Wales and Queensland by boat, train, airplane and RV.

On Saturday, April 5, we will have a dinner and auction at Harriett Hall to help with the trip. We will prepare an outstanding Australian Outback meal for all to enjoy. Dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The live auction will start at 6 p.m. Silent auction items also will be displayed between 5 and 8 p.m. Look for tickets to go on sale soon. We hope to see you there.

Please consider donating an auction item to showcase your business or creativity! It would be great if you could think outside the box so we could have an auction unlike any other! We can pick up your item or it may be dropped off at the Bamboo Room between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. If you drop it off, please make sure the bid sheet is attached. Thank you!

You can contact me at 303-2856 or call Christy Fowler at 314-0444. We would really appreciate your help! Thank you for supporting our Scouts! Isobel Smith

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