Local Cub Scout Packs Prepare for Modified Pinewood Derby

March 3, 2021

The Pinewood Derby is a cornerstone of the Cub Scouts’ Calendar every year, but as is custom with all events in this pandemic, this year’s derby will be going virtual. Scouts from Local Packs 105 & 555 will watch their cars race at the United Church of Christ Hall on Saturday March 6th, via livestream on the BCAT Facebook Page. This past Saturday, scouts dropped their cars off for inspection at the Impound Event located right outside our BCAT Studio. BNEWS Reporter Chris Flaherty was there and spoke to the Cubmasters for a look at this year’s races. If you’d like to watch the Derby, the Races will start at Approximately 11 am Saturday March 6th on the BCAT Facebook Page.

Chris Flaherty

Chris Flaherty is a production coordinator at BCAT and an advisor for the BHS TV high school club. Chris attended Quinnipiac University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in "Film, Video, & Interactive Media" with a Minor in English Writing in 2013. He is a BHS class of 2009 alumni, and was an active member at BCAT as Voyager and BCAT’s High School growing up. Chris enjoys giving back to the community where he grew up, and can be spotted covering many events about town. He enjoys the holiday season, going to the movies, and has always loved using video as a way of storytelling. He leads all of our entertainment reporting and coverage and produces our features and specials for BNEWS Entertainment Buzz.

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Local Cub Scout Packs Prepare for Modified Pinewood Derby