Cub Scout Pack 61 of Manahawkin hosts a Tie-Dye Kickoff event this Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m., at Ocean Acres Community Center. The event is free and open to the public for any boy or girl in kindergarten through fifth grade who is interested in joining Scouts. Expect to do tie-dying and learn about the Pack. For starters, visit cubscoutpack61.com.