Cub Scout Pack 744

04/01/2026

As Passover begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all celebrating this sacred festival. May your Seder be filled with reflection, renewal, and joyous gatherings with loved ones. Chag Pesach Sameach! ✡️

Learn more about Passover by visiting https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/39565685

03/20/2026

As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, we are reminded of a Scout’s duty to be reverent and to respect the beliefs of others. This special holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time of gratitude, reflection, generosity, and community.

To all of our Scouting families observing Eid, we wish you a joyful celebration filled with peace, kindness, and time with loved ones. Thank you for the many ways you help strengthen our Scouting community through your faith and fellowship.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

03/08/2026

👀 As seen in the March 6th Friday 5...

April 21st, 2026 Friends of Scouting Dinner with Keynote Speaker, Jim Cantore

Normally when Jim Cantore shows up, you prepare to evacuate… but this time, you’ll want front-row seats! Join us April 21, 2026, for our annual Heart of Virginia Council Friends of Scouting Dinner, proudly sponsored by Pike, where we’re Forecasting Tomorrow’s Leaders. You're invited! Visit the link below and make a donation of at least $300 to save yourself a seat for what we know will be another exciting and successful event. Get the details at https://hovc.org/friends-of-scouting-dinner/.

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03/04/2026

03/03/2026

As Purim begins, we extend warm wishes to our Scouting families who are celebrating this joyful and meaningful holiday. Purim commemorates courage, faith, and the triumph of hope in the face of adversity.

In Scouting, we value standing up for what is right, caring for our communities, and living with both bravery and joy. May this season be filled with celebration, generosity, and gratitude.

Chag Purim Sameach!

02/25/2026

GIVEAWAY. Saturday, Feb. 28 at 9:00 am. KITCHENWARE, LINENS and other items FREE. Bring tote bag for shopping. New and gently used items needing a new home.

02/20/2026

A Scout is Kind. On this 100th day of school for our Scouts, we are reminded of the small, everyday ways their parents once proved it.

A small, nostalgic reminder that the Scout Law is best lived in the everyday choices we make, especially when no one is watching.

What’s a small act of kindness you still remember from growing up?

02/08/2026

Undecided who to cheer for in today’s Big Game? Cheer for the only Eagle Scout playing — Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert. On Scouting’s 116th birthday, an Eagle lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy feels just right!

Eric Saubert became an Eagle Scout in 2012 with the Pathway to Adventure Council. In a 2017 interview, he credited Scouting with giving him a strong moral foundation, teamwork skills, and a supportive environment. And his love of football? That started on Scout campouts.

File this under: “Things we didn’t know Scout camp prepared you for… the Super Bowl.”

02/08/2026

Founded in 1910, Scouting America began with a simple but powerful idea: prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes through character development, citizenship, and leadership. For 116 years, that mission has endured because it grows with each generation, meeting young people where they are while staying rooted in timeless values like service, integrity, and community.

Here’s to more than a century of campfires and service projects, merit badges and life lessons, and millions of Scouts who have learned to lead with courage and kindness. The adventure continues, and the impact lasts a lifetime. Happy Birthday, Scouting America! 🥳

01/24/2026

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Portable generators are a common tool when temporary or remote power is needed. In Scouting, these could be used at large district or council events, or at summer or winter camps. Generators can be incredibly helpful but do have some inherent dangers. GENERAL INFORMATI...

01/19/2026

Our Cub Scouts spent last Tuesday designing and sanding their Pinewood Derby cars. Lots of creativity, teamwork, and excitement as they prep for race day. We can’t wait to see these cars fly down the track later this month!