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Many thanks to all who participated in the Kraft Donation Program! We generated $11,985 for the council! Way to go!

On February 10th, 2011, the Girl Scouts teamed up with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Kraft Foods to highlight the importance of healthful eating habits and active lifestyles at a Town Hall in Washington DC. As part of this, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana prepared nutritious after-school snack recipes with Kraft Foods and elected their favorite recipe.

Turkey, Pear and Cheese Melt Recipe from Kraft

Join Girl Scouts Forever Green
by doing your own green 
Take Action project 

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

When: Accepting applications now through March 31

Are you or your troop planning a green Take Action project? Are you interested in starting a green project this spring?  If so, you can be included in Girl Scouts Forever Green.  The possibilities are endless and include everything from installing energy-efficient light bulbs, to composting lunch food, to creating a green space, and so much more!  Troops or individuals who plan on doing a project will need to submit a proposal form in order to be included.  Information on projects and the proposal form can be found in the Girl Scouts Forever Green booklet, which can be found here.

Mini-grants of up to $150 are available to support your green project.  When submitting a proposal for your project, be sure to include a budget so your project can be considered for a grant.  This will be a rolling application process, so turn in your proposal soon to ensure money is still available. 

Projects must be completed by June 30

For more information: please contact Megan Kelly at mkelly@gscnc.org

International Thinking Day  

Who: Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies

When: Saturday, February 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 1:30 pm-4:30 p.m.

Where: Bull Run Middle School, 6308 Catharpin Road, Gainesville, VA 20155

Celebrate Girl Scout World Thinking Day with girls from across the council! During this special day that has been part of Girl Scouting since 1926, girls will visit stations highlighting different countries and learn about scouting, games and culture. The international event activities fulfill requirements for four Brownie Try-Its: Dancercize, People of the World, Brownie Girl Scout Around the World and Playing Around the World. More info...  

Cost: $9 per girl and includes materials and a participation fun patch.

Multiple Levels

ETAP Presents: The Show Must Go On!

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

When: Saturday, April 2 at 2:00p.m. and 8:00p.m.

Sunday, April 3 at 2:00p.m.

Where: Earnest Community Theater (NOVA Campus), 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

You've enjoyed us at Christmas - now join us for a fun-filled musical extravaganza that will excite and entertain the whole family. ETAP presents their original Broadway-style musical theater show: The Show Must Go On!

Cost: $18

For more information: visit http://www.encore-tap.org/ 

  Spring Core Camp Spaces Available

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

When: Various weekends in April and May

Core Camps are available for girls in K-12^th grade.  Check out all the spring Core Camp and register at the link below.

Click here for more information and to register!

 "Surf Creatures" Reading and Zoo Adventure

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages  

When: Saturday, February 19^th 2011, 11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Professional surfer Shaun Tomson will be doing the first ever "eBook reading" of his new iPad book "Surf Creatures" at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Along with the reading Shaun will be answering questions about his ocean adventures and the animals he has encountered, and sharing the stage with Zoo biologist Mike Henley. After the reading they will head over and do a feeding of the Zoo's octopus and meet some of the residents of the invertebrate exhibit. This presentation is open to people of all ages, but is geared towards children three- to nine-years old.

Cost: This is a FREE event.

For more information: Please visit the event website http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Lectures/default.cfm

Spring Specials at the Verizon Center  

and the Patriot Center

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

When: Disney on Ice: February 16th - 21st
Harlem Globetrotters March 4th - 5th
Circus: March 24th - 27th (Verizon Center)
Circus April 14th - 24th (Patriot Center)

Where: Verizon Center, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Patriot Center, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

Cost: Disney on Ice - $10-$25, Globetrotters - $14-$18.50, Circus - $8-$29

How to Register: Please call Ashley Miller or Alan Fontane at 202-661-5061

Her Story Special Event

Who: Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, March 19, 2011

Two sessions:

Session I: 1:30p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Session II: 3:00p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Where: The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum, 201 South Washington St,Alexandria, VA, 22314

Brownies will participate in hands-on activities and a service project.  They will learn about programs helping women today in our community and talk with a panel of former Girl Scouts and discover how scouting empowered them.  Girls and adults will add their own future goals to a timeline of Juliette Gordon Low's story and participate in a service project helping women. 

Participants will be asked to bring an item to donate to the Alexandria Domestic Violence Safehouse; a list of suggested items will be provided before the event.

Cost: $6

For more Information: please seehttps://cheyenne.alexandriava.gov/cgi-bin/oha_shop/main.html or by calling The Lyceum at 703-746-4994.

Garden Tea Party 

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

When:Sunday, March 27 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008

In the tradition of Marjorie Merriweather Post's elegant garden parties, Girl Scouts will explore Hillwood's magnificent gardens, putt on the green, play games, try on dress-up clothes, decorate a party dish with garden themes, and create fancy hats. Hillwood patches are available for purchase at the Museum Shop.

Cost: Girl $10, Adult $5, Tagalong $10

For more information: Call the Visitor Information Office at 202-686-5807

Girl Scouts in Georgetown Day

Who: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors   

When: Saturday, April 16th 

Scouts become nature detectives during interactive tours and hands-on activities at one of Georgetown's most historic houses. Armed with magnifying glasses Scouts explore Tudor Place's 5.5 acres of historic gardens. After the tour, Daisies and Brownies build their own birdhouse and Juniors plant their own flower garden to take home.

The program will fulfill the requirements for the Eco-Explorer Try-It and meet some of the requirements for the Outdoor in the City Badge.

Fees: Girl $10, Adult $3, Tagalong $10

For more information: visit the event page http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=410&Year=2011&Month=4 

For Teens   

Volunteers needed for Her Story Event  

When: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Where: The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum, 201 South Washington St,Alexandria, VA, 22314

Youth volunteer tasks include:

• Leading groups of Brownies around Lecture hall to "stations" during each program;
• Assisting presenters as they speak with Brownie Girl Scout groups;
• Helping with simple hands-on activities;
• Helping visitors in museum exhibition galleries and other event support.
  
  For more information: Contact Jennifer Lane, Education Coordinator at 703-746-4994

Dine-Around Series

Are you working toward your Gold Award? Have you already earned your Gold Award? If so, we'd love to have you join us for one of our Dine-Arounds this season.

What's a Dine-Around? Dine-Arounds are informal dinners, brunches, teas or other events that are hosted by Women's Advisory Board members at their homes or businesses.  They are a unique chance to gain insight from successful women and will prove to be an amazing networking session.

Dine-Around Opportunities

Registration Information:   Email dinearounds@gscnc.org and please include:

• your name
• Senior or Ambassador
• girl email address and parent email address
• telephone number to reach you in case of a weather related cancellation
• Dine-Arounds you are interested in

SPRING Dine-Around Opportunities

All Dine-Arounds include a meal and there is no cost to attend.

Wednesday, March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Washington, DC. Splash away the winter blues at A Beach Party hosted by Diane Tipton (Principal, Self Storage Zone & Council President) and Rose Cohen (Senior Banker, JP Morgan Private Bank).

Wednesday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Campus of Trinity University, Washington, DC.  Dinner with college aged women who have earned the Gold Award and learn about the Silver & Gold Award Scholarships at Trinity hosted by Pat McGuire (President, Trinity University).

Tuesday, March 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Manassas, VA. Plant an indoor garden and Celebrate Spring hosted by Patti Titus (Chief Information Security Officer, Unisys).   

Sunday, April 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Olney, MD.  Swing into spring with flower pot painting and a Spring Brunch hosted by Shirley Edwards (Assurance Managing Partner, Ernst & Young).

Tuesday, April 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mclean, VA.  A Surprise Dinner hosted by Mary Legg (President and General Counsel, Firm Advice, Inc.)

Thursday, April 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Arlington, VA. Are You An Etiquette Ambassador hosted by Wendy Jones (Sr. Manager, Customer Relations & Protocol, The Boeing Company).

Contact Information:
Questions? Contact Carrie Banachowski at dinearounds@gscnc.org or (202) 534-3782.

For Adults

Volunteers needed for Her Story Event  

When: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Where: The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria, VA, 22314

Adults can volunteer to:

• Speak to participating Brownies about their Girl Scouting experiences as part of our Girl Scout panel.  Adults may choose to serve on panel for one session or both.
• Provide event support, including group check-in assistance, assisting presenters as they speak with Brownie Girl Scout groups, helping visitors in museum exhibition galleries, leading groups of Brownies around Lecture hall to "stations" during each program, and helping with simple hands-on activities.
  
  For more information: Contact Jennifer Lane, Education Coordinator at 703-746-4994

GAITHERSBURG MINI SHOP

FEBRUARY 15 - APRIL 28

TUESDAYS  3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

CENTREVILLE MINI SHOP

FEBRUARY 22 - APRIL 28

TUESDAYS  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MARTINSBURG MINI SHOP

Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAYS BEGIN FEBRUARY 26 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC MAIN SHOP

Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

2011 Mobile Shop schedule  

http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html 

STOPS COMING SOON

WOODBRIDGE - February 16 - 11:00 to 1:00

FREDERICK - February 18 - 11:00 to 1:00

HOLLYWOOD - February 23 - 11:00 to 1:00

ALEXANDRIA - February 25 - 11:00 to 1:00

BOWIE - February 26 - 11:00 to 1:00

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