91st annual variety ‘Scout Gang Show’ to be held in Derby

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY >> Local scouts are gearing up to stage the 91st annual Scout Gang Show, a blend of old-time minstrel and variety acts that holds the distinction of being the longest running show of its kind in the world.

More than 100 scouts, leaders and parents from Housatonic BSA Cub Scout Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 scouts will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 8 and May 9 at the Derby Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at the corner of 5th and Elizabeth streets.

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Ed Strang Day planned on Derby Green

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DERBY – Calling all boys and girls of the Valley! 

Moonbounce, rope bridge and archery are some of the free activities to be offered at the Derby Green 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 as part of Housatonic Council Boy Scout Troop 3’s Ed Strang Day.  

The event has been held annually since 1994, when the city of Derby welcomed home actor Brian Dennehy to honor Scouting pioneer Edmund D. Strang, Dennehy’s former Cubmaster. 

Strang’s biography can be found on the City of Derby’s Hall of Fame page. 

A slide show highlighting the Troop’s recent BSA Florida Sea Base sailing adventure will be presented. 

Additional activities including rain gutter regatta, obstacle course, international cooking and rope tower building will be offered to boys and girls to introduce them to the adventures of Scouting. 

Representatives will be on hand to provide information for joining Girl Scouts and free membership to Cub Scout Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 will be available to all eligible youths who complete an application with a parent or guardian present. 

Current Scouts from throughout the Valley are also invited to attend in uniform and participate in the free activities.

For information contact Scoutmaster Randy Ritter, 203-732-0343 or visit www.troop3derby.org .

The above is a press release from Randy Ritter.