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4/25 - 3rd Annual Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge Cleanup
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Join us for a rewarding day of environmental stewardship at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge! Scouts, families, and friends will work together to help restore this vital habitat by removing invasive plant species and cleaning up litter. This event is a great opportunity to give back to nature while earning conservation service hours.
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DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
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LOCATION: Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge, 2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
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Hosted by Greenbelt Alliance, National Wildlife Refuge System, Newark City Councilmember Eve Marie Little, & Save the Bay
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This event is proudly hosted by Greenbelt Alliance and Save the Bay, two organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring the Bay Area’s natural landscapes:
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5/9 - Come join us at the Mission Peak District Recognition Dinner
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The Mission Peak District Recognition Dinner is on Saturday, 5/9/25 at Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church. Doors open at 5PM for check-in and social hour with the program starting at 6PM. Come socialize and congratulate the many volunteers that make Mission Peak a success.
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- Saturday, May 9th, 2026
- Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City
- 5pm - Check-in and Social Hour
- 6pm - Program starts
The cost is $30 per attendee and there will be a meat or a vegetarian dinner option prepared by our Executive Chef Charlie Mabie. It will be one of the best meals you have ever had prepared by a Scouter. Grab a friend and come enjoy the show!
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At the event, we will honor recipients of the Mission Peak District Certificate of Appreciation, District Plaque, and District Award of Merit (the highest District award). The District Plaque and Certificate of Appreciation recipients will be announced in an upcoming MPD e-News. We will announce the recipients of the District Award of Merit (DAM) at the dinner. We hope to see you all there to celebrate our fellow Scouter’s accomplishments.
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For registration information, click on the following link: https://scoutingevent.com/023-111291
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5/2 - Join Us for a Day-Long Railroading Merit Badge Session at Niles Canyon Railway
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This hands-on event gives Scouts the opportunity to explore railroading history, operations, and safety while working toward completion of the Railroading Merit Badge.
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This year, we are able to accommodate up to 60 participants. Scouts may choose from two group options, but should register for only one group. Please note that the starting and ending locations are different for each group.
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Scouts must complete Requirements 2, 4, and 7 before the event day. http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Railroading.pdf
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- Scouts should bring:
- A copy of the Railroading Merit Badge Workbook
- Blue card
- Lunch, snacks, and water
- Notebook and pen/pencil for notes
- No walk-in registration — all Scouts must be pre-registered.
- Parking is very limited. The parking lot can accommodate only 7 vehicles, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
- Spots are limited — only 60 Scouts can attend, so register early to reserve your place.
Registration link https://www.scoutingevent.com/023-mpRailroadingMeritBadge2026
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For questions, please contact Vanji at  .
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5/30 - Cub Scout Rocket Day!
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We want to support recruitment across all our packs; we are hosting a Rocket Day—and it’s a great opportunity for you to grow your unit! Flyer attached.
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This FREE event is designed for new Cub Scouts who joined between January 1 and May 30, 2026, but it’s also the perfect chance to invite prospective families. Cub Scouts can bring a friend who is new to Scouting, and if they join, they’ll get to build and launch their own rocket too!
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Event Details:
May 30, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contra Costa Fairgrounds, Antioch
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- Rocket launches (kits provided)
- S’mores and outdoor fun
- Activity stations and Cub-friendly games
- A welcoming environment for new families to learn about Scouting
We strongly encourage you to share this event with all families in your pack and ask them to invite friends, classmates, neighbors, and teammates. This is a great, low-pressure way for new families to experience Scouting firsthand. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the event. If you or any of your families are available to support, please let us know—we’d really appreciate the help!
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Please let us know If you know of a location closer to you that will allow us to fly rockets. We'll be happy to host/organize another Rocket Day closer to Mission Peak.
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4/22 - Eagle Scout Gathering at Smoking Pig BBQ in Fremont
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The Eagle Nest is hosting an Eagle Scout Gathering at Smoking Pig BBQ in Fremont on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m
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No matter where you earned your Eagle Scout rank or how long it’s been since you were involved, you’re welcome. Come reconnect with fellow Eagles, enjoy good conversation, and spend a relaxed evening together. Feel free to bring another Eagle Scout.
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Who's Invited: Eagle Scouts & Friends, ages 21 and up
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Less than 32 spots left for Camp GOAT: Cub Scout Day Camp! Register NOW!
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CAMP GOAT (formally known as Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp) is coming along and we are VERY excited to invite all of our Mission Peak Cub Scouts to come join us this year at Ardenwood Farm from June 8-12, 2026.
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- Come hang out with the cute farm animals!
- Work on your Badges during this week!
- Having fun with your cub scout friends!
- Learnings tons of really cool stuff!
- Doing great things for the community!
In the past, we have usually sold out pretty quickly so make sure to register your scout ASAP using the following link. Please remember, Camp GOAT does NOT happen without volunteers so please sign up to volunteer as a den walker. You can spend some great time watching your scout have a blast and you get a MAJOR discount (up to $175 dollars) for volunteering that week!
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4/25 - Earth Day Tree Planting at Newark with the Urban Forest Friends
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Are your BSA scouts looking for some neat volunteer opportunities in the local area? On Saturday, April 25th, the Urban Forest Friends are going to be at Mirabeau Park in Newark planting their 1,000th tree in the Tri-City area!
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- Saturday, April 25th
- 8:30am to 12 noon
- Mirabeau Park in Newark, California
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7/4 - You are invited to be in the 4th of July Parade in Fremont!
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Parade Theme: Celebrating America's 250!
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Fremont 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am
Midtown - Fremont, California
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Come show off your Scouts and your patriotic spirit!!
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Parade in honor of America’s 250th birthday at the City of Fremont’s Annual 4th of July parade. Every year Mission Peak District is given the honor of participating in the 4th of July parade. Without you and your Scouts, there is no District…so the District wants to see you showcase your Packs and Troops at the parade.
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If your Pack or Troop would like to be featured in the parade on July 4, please reach out to Meena Mariwalla ( ) for more information.
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