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🚀 Celebrating 100 Years Since Robert Goddard's First Rocket Launch!
Scouts and Leaders from Auburn Pack & Troop 53, Troop 753, and Pack & Troop 101 will be assembling and launching 100 rockets to mark the occasion.
📍 Packachoag Park, Auburn
🕙 March 16 • 10 AM – 5 PM

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Join us in honoring Dr. Robert and Esther Goddard's legendary first liquid-fueled rocket launch on March 16th, 1926. We will be celebrating where it happened, in Auburn, Massachusetts for the 100th year anniversary from March 13th-16th, 2026.
https://t.co/FtBiBhbYqc

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COUNCIL WIDE ROUNDTABLE TONIGHT!
January Roundtable Topic: Activity Planning and Risk Management, Annual Health Records

Monday, January 12th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Location is St. Joseph's Parish Center (68 Central St., Auburn, MA 01501).

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Get ready for a frosty adventure at the 2026 Polar Bear Derby!

💥Theme: Superheroes
📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕘 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (AM & PM sessions available)
📍 Location: Shirley Rod and Gun Club
💲 Cost: $8 per Scout

🌨️🔥
https://t.co/kx5GcwdRMx

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🌟 STAR WARS DAY at the Railers!! 🛸
🎟️ $2 from every ticket sold will be returned to Heart of New England Council 💙
🧢 Get a Railers patch and hat
📸 Early access to take pictures with the Star Wars characters 🤖
https://t.co/fWtATGGio8
#WorcesterRailers

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Join Heart of New England Council for a series of hiking challenges in 2026, designed to get you active outside all year long! Each season you can participate in a 3-month long challenge and earn a patch. The combined patches can join together.
https://t.co/lfV4XUjQbJ

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Heart of New England Council will be closed today for the holiday and will reopen January 2nd at 8:30 am.

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The Heart of New England Service Center will be closing at 3:00 PM today. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on Friday morning. Enjoy your New Year's Eve and stay safe.

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Calling all outdoor enthusiasts!
Join Heart of New England Council for a series of hiking challenges in 2026, designed to get you active outside all year long! Each season you can participate in a 3-month long challenge and earn a patch.
https://t.co/lfV4XUjQbJ

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🎄 Holiday Hours Notice 🎄
Heart of New England Council will be closed on December 24 & 25 to celebrate the holidays.
We’ll reopen at 8:30 AM on Friday, December 26.
Wishing all our Scouting families and friends a joyful holiday season! 🌟

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The Heart of New England invites you for a day of fun at the Fenway Bowl between the University of Connecticut Huskies (UCONN) and the Army Black Knights on Saturday, December 27th at 2:15 PM.

TICKETS: https://t.co/v8OXW9YlBh
#wasabibowl

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📣 Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Training
🗓 Date: Saturday, March 14
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: FREE
📍 Location: Shirley Rod and Gun Club
✅ Register here: https://t.co/nKuJmBgmos

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🌟 STAR WARS DAY at the Railers!! 🛸
🎟️ $2 from every ticket sold will be returned to Heart of New England Council 💙
🧢 Get a Railers patch and hat
📸 Early access to take pictures with the Star Wars characters 🤖

https://t.co/fWtATGGQdG

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📣 New Family Troop Option! 📣
Heart of New England Council is excited to offer families more flexibility to experience Scouting together.
Families say it keeps them engaged and strengthens connections.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/c20AJ1qYAi

[Heart of New England, Scouting America @hnescouting]

The Heart of New England invites you for a day of fun at the Fenway Bowl between the University of Connecticut Huskies (UCONN) and the Army Black Knights on Saturday, December 27th at 2:15 PM.
TICKETS: https://t.co/v8OXW9YlBh
#wasabibowl

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📢 Important Update for Quinapoxet District Scouters
Tonight’s Quinapoxet District Roundtable has been POSTPONED.
✅ New Date: Monday, December 22nd
Same time, same location—mark your calendars!
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.

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❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️
Due to today’s snowstorm, Heart of New England Council is closed.
PLEASE REMEMBER: we follow the Wachusett School District for all weather-related closures and delays. Stay safe and warm! 🌨️

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Heart of New England will be closed Thursday and Friday to allow our staff time to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. 🦃🍂
We wish you and yours a safe, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving weekend!