'Thinking Day' promotes diversity, friendship
Girl Scouts get world view

ANOTHER CULTURE- From left, Troop 352 members Ashley Turner, Danielle Waser, Christina Barnell, and Rebecca Goldrod, aof Moorpark and 8 years old, try Thai meditation with the help of Leandra Ito, 12, of Moorpark and a member of Troop 713. Scoutlearned about the traditions of Thailand and 11 other countries at Thinking Day on Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Local Girl Scouts and their families celebrated an annual Girl Scout tradition, Thinking Day, on Feb. 24 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Moorpark. More than 230 participants attended.

During this year's World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts remembered the millions of people all over the world, including the United States, who face hunger and malnutrition. Moorpark troops collected canned and dry foods for the Catholic Charities Pantry.

Each troop represented a country and prepared and shared a dish from their chosen country. This event offers those involved an opportunity to learn of various cultures and become aware of issues in the U.S. and beyond.

Thinking Day, celebrated since 1926 in honor of founder Juliette Low, is one day in February where Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across the world send symbolic messages of friendship to their sisters in Girl Scouts and the World Association of Girl Guides as part an international movement.