Springfield Girl Scouts give scarves for those in need

Walking through Springfield’s City Plaza, one will notice unique decorations dawning the light posts and trees. No, the light posts and trees are not collecting items to build a snowman for any upcoming snow, but the local Girl Scouts are giving away scarves to those in need.

“We wanted to create a program that gives back to the community,” said Shannon Meadows, Springfield Troop #35017’s leader. “The goal was for the girls to make the scarves and give them away to someone in need that they have never met.” The scarves are all handmade by girls ranging from ages 5 to 10. In all, 20 scarves were made and wrapped around the light posts and trees.