Journal-Advocate (Sterling)

STERLING GIRL SCOUTS KICK OFF COOKIE SALES

- By Callie Jones cjones@prairiemou­ntainmedia.com

It’s that time of year again. Girl Scout Cookies are back!

Sterling Girl Scout members recently kicked off their cookiesell­ing season with a movie and spa treatments to get ready to sell.

This year’s cookie flavors this year include Adventuref­uls, Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemon-ups, Girl Scout S’mores and Toffeetast­ic.

“Every bite of Girl Scout cookies is a bite toward real change in our communitie­s and beyond because when Girl Scouts participat­e in the Cookie Program they grow their skills, build their confidence, and fund their next adventures,” states a press release on the Girl Scouts of Colorado website.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program allows Girl Scouts to unbox their futures as they practice entreprene­urial skills that build courage, confidence, and character. As a result of the cookie program, girls gain life skills such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

“Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies — but the program is about so much more than cookies,” said Leanna Clark, CEO of Girl Scouts of Colorado. “When you purchase cookies, you are helping girls power their Girl Scout Leadership Experience and you’re supporting female entreprene­urs.”

When bold, goal-getting Girl Scouts sell a package of cookies, they’re doing much more than what’s seen at face value. Girl Scouts do more than sell delicious treats — they’re entreprene­urial powerhouse­s creating a more equitable future for themselves and the world. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experience­s for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel,

and summer camp, states the press release. One hundred percent of Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay in Colorado.

For those wanting to get their hands on some of the sweet treats, Girl Scout Cookie booths will be at the following locations: Walmart Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, March 2, 3, 9 and 10, Walker Pharmacy Feb. 12, Bomgaars Feb. 19, and Family Food Market Feb. 20, 23, 26 and March 4.

To get more informatio­n on cookie booth sales, go to https://www.girlscouts­ofcolorado.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html.

 ?? COURTESY PHOTO ?? Sterling Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie selling season with a movie and spa treatments to get ready to sell.
COURTESY PHOTO Sterling Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie selling season with a movie and spa treatments to get ready to sell.

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