The annual Blue and Gold banquet for Mount Vernon Cub Scout Pack 271 is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church. The banquet is open for registered pack members, families and special invited guests. Families are asked to bring a salad, dessert or vegetable side dish. Boys will be recognized for various accomplishments throughout the year, and some will receive advancement in rank. For more information, see the Feb. 18 edition of the Optic-Herald.






