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Girl Scout Night at the Y
This is your chance to sample all that the Y has to offer with all of your friends, girls only! Swim and play games while learning about how you can take part in the world’s largest all-girl entrepreneur program, the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. Learn safety tips, develop your marketing strategy and get excited. At this event you will also have the exclusive chance to sample our new cookie! Register online.
| Date | 2/01/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $5 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Maquoketa Family YMCA, 500 E. Summit St., Maquoketa, IA 52060 |
| Contact | Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169 |
| Deadline | 1/30/2013 |
| Forms | Girl Scout Night at the Y Maquoketa Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Artist Overnight
Roll out your sleeping bags and spend the night at the Iowa Children’s Museum. Girls will get creative by working on activities to earn the Painting badge for Brownies and Drawing badge for Juniors. There will also be time to play, learn and explore in the museum. Register by calling 319-625-6255. Badges are not included in cost of the program.
| Date | 2/01/2013 |
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| Time | 6:30 pm - |
| Grades | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Cost | $30 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Iowa Children's Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA 52241 |
| Contact | Rachel DeMaris / 319-625-6255 |
| Deadline | 1/24/2013 |
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Girl Scout Nights at the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Come join other Girl Scouts and cheer the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on to victory! They will be taking on the Chicago Steele Friday night and the Youngstown Phantoms Saturday night. To purchase tickets, fill out the bottom of the flyer and return to the RoughRider Box Office at 1100 Rockford Rd. Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 or call 319-261-4625. All ticket prices are at a $6 discount.
| Date | 2/01/2013 |
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| Time | 7:05 pm - |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Girl Scout Night 13 |
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Cookie Sale: Go Day
| Date | 2/02/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Mini Medical School: Cadettes
Cadette girls and their parents are invited to attend a Mini Medical School hosted by the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. While the girls participate in interactive learning stations, parents will learn the latest advances in adolescent health. A light breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m. Register for this event online at www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/minimedicalschool/.
| Date | 2/02/2013 |
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| Time | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Grades | 6, 7, 8 |
| Cost | Free for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Medical Education and Research Facility, 375 Newton Rd., Iowa City, IA 52242 |
| Contact | Jackie Kleppe Williams / 319-384-3025 |
| Deadline | 1/24/2013 |
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CR, QC shops open
| Date | 2/02/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
| Date | 2/05/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workshop 2-5 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Paw Pals
THIS EVENT IS FULL.
Girls will experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. We will meet the people who work there and the animals who live there while we discover how to make the world a better place for all animals. Girls will make a healthy snack for both themselves and the animals. Activities from this event are related to the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey.
| Date | 2/07/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Grades | 1, K, PA |
| Cost | $5 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 175 North Crescent Ridge, Dubuque, IA 52003 |
| Contact | Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169 |
| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Paw Pals Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Leadership Essentials: QC
Leadership Essentials equips leaders with information on how to lead girls to discover, connect and take action using all of the National Program Portfolio resources – Journeys, Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and Skill-Building badges. It will cover leadership and management skills, plus grade-appropriate program information. This course is required for all new leaders and must be taken within two months of being approved as a leader. All grade levels are included in the course – Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador.
| Date | 2/07/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Grades | volunteer |
| Cost | Free |
| Location | Quad Cities Area Leadership Center, 940 Golden Valley Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Claudia Reich / adultlearning@girlscoutstoday.org / 800-798-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/04/2013 |
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Cookie Sale: Booth sales begin
| Date | 2/08/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Winter Carnival- Tahigwa
Time to warm up with a Mardi Gras-themed Winter Carnival! At this overnight event and you’ll get the best of both worlds: outdoor winter activities and a warm, southern party! Try your hand at snow shoeing, go sledding, or build a snowman. Then go inside and get your celebration on with Mardi Gras crafts and some southern-style cooking. The girls will get to decide how they want to spend their time!
All registrations and fees should be sent to:
Sue Russell
PO Box 159
Ridgeway, IA 52165
| Date | 2/09/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 2/10/2013 @ 10:00 am |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $20 for girls and adult members. |
| Location | Camp Tahigwa, 318 Tahigwa Dr., Dorchester, IA 52140 |
| Contact | Sue Russell / srussell@mabeltel.coop / 641-220-4620 |
| Deadline | 1/30/2013 |
| Forms | Winter Carnival- Tahigwa |
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The Science and Engineering Extravaganza for Girl Scout Juniors
Earn a Women in Science and Engineering WISE BADGE while learning about science, engineering and cool careers in these fields! To register, send one form and check (payable to Women in Science and Engineering) to WISE Ambassadors, c/o Samantha Vancel 420 GILH, Iowa City, IA 52242. Cookie Credit is not accepted. Registration is required by 2/9/2013. Questions? Contact Samantha Vancel at wise@uiowa.edu.
| Date | 2/09/2013 |
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| Time | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Grades | 4, 5 |
| Cost | $10 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | University of Iowa Pomerantz Center, N. Capitol St. and E. Market St., Iowa City, IA |
| Contact | Samantha Vancel / wise@uiowa.edu / 319-335-3530 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | 2013 WISE-Flyer |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
Please note the time change.
| Date | 2/09/2013 |
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| Time | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workshop 2-9 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Town Hall - Waterloo
Volunteers, girls ages 14 and older, parents, lifetime members, donors, and community members are invited to meet our CEO, Diane Nelson, and share your thoughts for making Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois a thriving and successful Girl Scout council.
The town halls will begin at 6 p.m. A light dinner will be served.
RSVP with their name and location attending to TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
Can’t make it to a town hall, or want to ask our council leadership a question? Email TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
| Date | 2/11/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Location | First United Methodist Church, 718 Clay St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613 |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
| Date | 2/12/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workshop 2-12 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Color Craze: Muscatine
PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE.
Explore rainbows and the science of color. Girls will learn about mixing paint, create a painting to take home and enjoy a colorful snack. This event will introduce girls to the science behind art and rainbows, teaching them about pigments and how they are mixed to make new colors. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ll complete some special Valentine’s activities, too. Register online.
| Date | 2/12/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Grades | 1, K, PA |
| Cost | $6 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | New Hope United Methodist Church, 3215 Tipton Road, Muscatine, IA 52761 |
| Contact | Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639 |
| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Color Craze Muscatine Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Troop Beverly Hills
THIS EVENT IS FULL.
Spend a day in luxury as we learn how to make bath salts, create natural facials and learn how to care for your skin. Get ready to have fun while you visit “Beverly Hills.”
| Date | 2/12/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, K, PA |
| Cost | $5 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Human Services Campus, 317 Seventh Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
| Contact | Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335 |
| Deadline | 1/31/2013 |
| Forms | Troop Beverly Hills Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Town Hall - Cedar Rapids
Volunteers, girls ages 14 and older, parents, lifetime members, donors, and community members are invited to meet our CEO, Diane Nelson, and share your thoughts for making Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois a thriving and successful Girl Scout council.
The town halls will begin at 6 p.m. A light dinner will be served.
RSVP with their name and location attending to TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
Can’t make it to a town hall, or want to ask our council leadership a question? Email TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
| Date | 2/12/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Location | Cedar Rapids Area Leadership Center, 317 Seventh Ave. SE, Suite 201, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
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Love Your Planet
Visit the eco-friendly Buckles Program Center to see how water and energy are conserved. This building is made from recycled materials including old tires, telephone poles, milk jugs, pop bottles, newspapers and much more. Play a game and decide which materials from your recycling bin can turn into a teddy bear, mittens, a sun catcher, an airplane and more. Then make your own recycled paper and natural household cleaners you can reuse and recycle to make your world a better place. Register online.
| Date | 2/15/2013 |
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| Time | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Grades | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $6 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Waste Trac - Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613 |
| Contact | Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Love Your Planet Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Quad Cities First Aid/CPR Training
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training. This is for those needing re-certification or certification for the first time. Payment must be received by February 8, 2013. Space is limited. Register online.
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Grades | volunteer |
| Cost | $27 for adult members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Quad Cities Area Leadership Center, 940 Golden Valley Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Claudia Reich / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/08/2013 |
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Cedar Rapids shop open
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Household Elf
Be like Brownie Elf and earn your Household Elf Badge! Join in the scavenger hunt of the eco-friendly program center building. Rotate through stations to learn how you can save energy and water, make less toxic cleaners, reuse and recycle, and discover natural air fresheners. Register online.
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $10 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Waste Trac - Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613 |
| Contact | Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Household Elf Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Girl Power- Cancelled
CANCELLED
We’ve got an awesome event just for you Juniors! At Girl Power, Juniors will have the chance to create cool art, dance, participate in a fashion show and learn all about being courageous, confident and kind. Come with your troop, your friends or an adult! The Riverview Center from Dubuque will be joining us for a session for girls and adults about the importance of healthy relationships. This will be a fun day jam packed with hands on and active sessions for girls to choose!
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Grades | 4, 5 |
| Cost | $10 for girl members and $10 for adults. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Prairie Point Middle School and Ninth Grade Academy, 401 76th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 |
| Contact | Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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UNI Cheer and Dance Camp
Come to UNI’s West Gym to learn cheers and dances with the UNI cheerleaders and dance team. Perform at halftime of the women’s “Pink” basketball game in the McLeod Center for your friends and family in your awesome cheer shirts!
Event starts at 11:30 a.m. in the West Gym. The game starts at 2 p.m. in the McLeod Center. Register online.
*Parents, preorder your tickets for the game using the promo code: “GirlScouts” for a discount.
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 11:30 am - |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Cost | $22 per girl member. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | UNI West Gym, 2501 Minnesota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 |
| Contact | Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601 |
| Deadline | 1/30/2013 |
| Forms | UNI Cheer and Dance |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
Please note the time change.
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workshop 2-16 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Oceancamotion
PLEASE NOTE PRICE CHANGE FROM PRINTED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE GUIDE.
Visit the Putnam and dive into hands-on ocean activities, crafts and demonstrations. Take a tour of the exhibit Ocean Experience and experience sea life right here in Iowa. Want to feel like you are in the ocean? Come and watch a 3D movie about ocean life in the giant screen theater. Girl Scout Daisies can use this event to jumpstart the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. Girls will complete activities to earn their Birdbath award. Also, girls will receive the Journey book, awards and a packet to complete the rest of the Journey with their troop or parents. Register online.
| Date | 2/16/2013 |
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| Time | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Grades | K, 1 |
| Cost | $13 for girl members, $10 for adults. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA 52804 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Oceancamotion Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Girl Scout Olympics
World Thinking Day is a holiday celebrated by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts throughout the world on February 22 of each year. Come celebrate this special day with Girl Scout Olympics at the YMCA. Splash and swim in the pool, learn about wacky sports from around the world and much more. This event provides a great way to enjoy global activities while staying active during chilly winter months. Please have girls wear their swimsuits and bring a change of clothing. Girls are encouraged to dress in USA gear or clothing representing another favorite country. Register online.
| Date | 2/17/2013 |
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| Time | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, K, PA |
| Cost | $4 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Knox County YMCA, 1324 West Carl Sandburg Dr., Galesburg, IL 61401 |
| Contact | Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
| Forms | Girl Scout Olympics Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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President's Day: Leadership Centers closed
| Date | 2/18/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Mini Medical School: Seniors and Ambassadors
Senior and Ambassador girls are invited to explore medical education and live a day in the life of a medical student. Girls will experience some of the same training that medical students encounter at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. Register online.
| Date | 2/18/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | Free for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Medical Education and Research Facility, 375 Newton Rd., Iowa City, IA 52242 |
| Contact | Jackie Kleppe Williams / 319-384-3025 |
| Deadline | 2/07/2013 |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
| Date | 2/19/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workshop 2-19 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Girls and their female guests are invited to come celebrate by learning how fun and exciting engineering and science can be through hands-on activities like making lip gloss and silly putty, making and decorating soap-powered boats, building wind turbines, creating surgical instruments, and much more! RSVP encouraged but not required.
| Date | 2/21/2013 |
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| Time | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Cost | Free |
| Location | Rogalski Center, 518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803 |
| Contact | Jodi Prosise / engineering@sau.edu / 563-333-6485 |
| Forms | IntroduceGirltoEngineering13 |
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Detective: CR
Solve mysteries with the power of science! Practice your observation skills, learn codes, fingerprint your friends and follow the clues for a fun learning experience. Register by visiting www.ScienceStation.org.
| Date | 2/21/2013 |
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| Time | 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm |
| Grades | 4, 5 |
| Cost | $12 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Science Station, 4444 First Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 |
| Contact | Norah Hammond / 319-294-4367 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
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Oceanfest
PLEASE NOTE PRICE CHANGE FROM PRINTED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE GUIDE.
What covers two-thirds of the Earth? Oceans! Come learn about the mysterious deep with hands-on activities, crafts, and demonstrations, including water experiments. Watch a 3D documentary in our giant screen theater on ocean life and feel like you are swimming with the fish. Register online.
| Date | 2/22/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Cost | $13 for girl members, $10 for adults. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA 52804 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
| Forms | Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Mini Lock-In
Come rock the night away at the YMCA! Take a swim, make a crazy craft, and enjoy a healthy snack! Rock out to some of your favorite music and hang out with your best friends! This is an introduction to Rockin’ Lock-In; the overnight portion is only available for 4th grade and older. Register online.
| Date | 2/22/2013 |
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| Time | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Grades | K, 1, 2, 3 |
| Cost | $3 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Postville YMCA, 313 W. Post Street, Postville, IA 52162 |
| Contact | Kara Schilling / karas@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-349-5189 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
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Rockin' Lock-In
Come rock the night away at the YMCA! Shoot some hoops on the basketball courts, take a midnight swim, and play some great games! Plus we’ll be rockin’ out to your favorite music, getting all glammed up and make some crazy crafts! Register online.
| Date | 2/22/2013 |
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| Time | 7:00 pm - 2/23/2013 @ 7:00 am |
| Grades | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $5 for girl members. Join us! |
| Location | Postville YMCA, 313 W. Post Street, Postville, IA 52162 |
| Contact | Kara Schilling / karas@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-349-5189 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
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Mix It Up
Girls will have the opportunity to learn from local female engineers and other women in non-traditional careers about career opportunities in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Girl will do hands-on science experiments and develop solutions as a team for everyday life. A healthy, family style lunch will be provided at this event. Register online.
| Date | 2/23/2013 |
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| Time | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Cost | $10 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Camp Little Cloud, 21700 Girl Scout Rd., Epworth, IA 52045 |
| Contact | Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
| Forms | Mix It Up Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Home Scientist Workshop
Be a kitchen chemist and experiment with solutions, suspensions, and slime. Discover density and play with static electricity. Have a blast with baking soda and vinegar. Program fee includes free entrance into the museum for Girl Scouts. Register online.
Please note the time change.
| Date | 2/23/2013 |
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| Time | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Grades | 2, 3 |
| Cost | $11 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/14/2013 |
| Forms | Home Scientist Workship 2-23 Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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A Midsummer Dreamland
Join us in a theatrical dream during an afternoon filled with magic. Your afternoon will include a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a snack at intermission, a backstage tour and a theater workshop exploring the skills actors use to make magic. Register online. Notice: There are a limited number of adult spaces at this event. Please allow no more than 4 adult participants per troop.
| Date | 2/23/2013 |
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| Time | 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Grades | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $13 for girl members, $3 for adults. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50702 |
| Contact | Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601 |
| Deadline | 2/16/2013 |
| Forms | A Midsummer Dreamland Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Cookie Sale: Money in troop account for ACH sweep
| Date | 2/25/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Behind the Scenes Series
During this series, girls go behind the scenes to explore their interests and expertise. Shadow women in a variety of fields and see what it is like to be a college student. Visit the Sustainable Business Center to learn about youth entrepreneurship and how you can express your passions and skills. There is something for everyone during this four-week series. Girls will complete different hands-on activities as they visit a different business center each week.
During this series, girls will get to play games and talk with college students to find out what it is like to pursue your passions in college. Participants will also get to interview city council members about how to make the community better, cook up tasty recipes at Q’s Café, visit a professional photo studio to learn about taking better pictures on your cellphone or digital camera and more. Girls will get to take personality quizzes and showcase their own special skills, too!
Cost of the series includes a large snack each night and program supplies that girls get to take home such as journals, t-shirts and buttons! Girls who register and attend will also be entered in a drawing for a $10 iTunes gift card.
Sessions will be held on Feb. 25 and March 4, 11 and 18. Register online.
| Date | 2/25/2013 |
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| Time | 5:30 pm - |
| Grades | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Cost | $20 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Knox College Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development, 326 S. Academy St., Galesburg, IL 61401 |
| Contact | Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639 |
| Deadline | 2/21/2013 |
| Forms | Behind the Scenes Series Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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Cookie Sale: First troop ACH sweep
| Date | 2/26/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Cookie Sale: End of return period
| Date | 2/27/2013 |
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| Time | 12:00 am - |
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Town Hall - Burlington
NOTICE THE CHANGE IN DATE AND LOCATION
Volunteers, girls ages 14 and older, parents, lifetime members, donors, and community members are invited to meet our CEO, Diane Nelson, and share your thoughts for making Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois a thriving and successful Girl Scout council.
The town halls will begin at 6 p.m. A light dinner will be served.
RSVP with their name and location attending to TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
Can’t make it to a town hall, or want to ask our council leadership a question? Email TownHalls@GirlScoutsToday.org.
| Date | 2/27/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Location | Great River Medical Center in the Blackhawk Room, 1221 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington, IA 52655 |
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Be Money Smart
Girls are invited to “Be Money Smart!” at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville. Girls will learn all about money, making choices and using their resources wisely. Registration for this event will be through the Iowa Children’s Museum at 319-625-6255.
| Date | 2/28/2013 |
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| Time | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Grades | K, 1 |
| Cost | $10 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Iowa Children's Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA 52241 |
| Contact | Rachel DeMaris / 319-625-6255 |
| Deadline | 2/21/2013 |
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Comic Creators
Girls will create their own comic pages, using inspiration from popular comic books and newspapers. This is a great event for Cadettes earning their Comic Artist badge. Register online.
| Date | 2/28/2013 |
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| Time | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Grades | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Cost | $13 for girl members. Not a member? Join us! |
| Location | Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport, IA 52801 |
| Contact | Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833 |
| Deadline | 2/21/2013 |
| Forms | Comic Creators Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals |
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