The Knoxville Girl Scout troop will hold a Patch in a Night Event on Tuesday, May 8th.

The goal of the event is to educate girls and parents about the benefits of joining girl scouts, and to help grow their numbers by offering registration and a patch. Troop leader Elly Shaw tells KNIA/KRLS News Girl Scouts offers a lot more than people think through leadership values taught, letting the girls choose the direction of the troop interests, and building relationships.

Shaw also expressed a desire for more volunteers, and says anyone can volunteer from moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents or family friends. The Patch in a Night Event will be held at the Marion County Extension Office, with registration starting at 5:15pm, and activities for kids and parents running from 5:45 – 7pm.