The Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America will be hosting a “Join Scouting Night” next week. In all, the Council includes 21 counties and 7 cities in southwest and south central Virginia. The Piedmont region includes Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell and Nelson Counties. Organizers say there are a number of summer activities planned and now is the time to register. The Join Scouting Night will be held at the Forest Recreation Center on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30 until 7pm. The event is for rising 1st – 5th Grade boys. CLICK HERE to learn more about scouting in our area