Local Cub Scouts had a great time racing their pinewood derby cars at a Bend car showroom Saturday. Redmond's Pack 27 held their annual Pinewood Derby at Kendall Toyota of Bend. It is estimated that over 50 million kids have built pinewood derby cars during these 50 years throughout the world. Rules for Pinewood Derby are outlined here: https://www.scoutshop.org/pwd-rules. "Cub Scouts put their ingenuity into action by designing and painting pinewood derby cars. Cub Scouts do their best to prepare for race day, then show up to cheer on their car and fellow Cub Scouts. Pinewood derby is a 50+ year signature event of Cub Scouts because it is an experience of creativity, accomplishment, excitement, sportsmanship, and lots of fun!" said Jennifer Stephens, Cub Scouts Pack 27, Committee Chair and Mom. Redmond Cub Scouts have been working on designing and building their pinewood derby cars over the last month. After checking their cars for weight and regulation, and adjustments
Cub Scout Pack 187 of Cheboygan recently visited the Inverness Fire Department and spoke with some firefighters to learn about fire safety and what to do in the event of a fire.