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Daisies Go Green

Ever wonder where all that recycling goes after you put it in the blue bin? At this event, Daisies will explore recycling and composting to learn how it helps the environment. Girls will participate in hands-on activities to teach them to use their resources wisely and make the world a better place. This program will incorporate activities from the Between Earth and Sky Journey series. Register online.

Date 3/02/2013
Time 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Grades 1, K, PA
Cost $2 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Muscatine Solid Waste Transfer, 1000 S. Houser St., Muscatine, IA 52761
Contact Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639
Deadline 2/21/2013
Forms Daisies Go Green Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Ski Trip 2013

 You will not want to miss out on the awesome opportunity to ski or snowboard with your Girl Scout friends at Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque! During this overnight, you’ll get to: ski or snowboard under the lights, spend the night in the main lodge at Camp Little Cloud and shop and eat at the NorthPark Mall in Davenport on the way home!

Contact Audrey Luecke at 319-752-1191 to register.

Date 3/02/2013
Time 9:00 am - 3/03/2013 @ 5:00 pm
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost See flier for pricing
Location
Contact Audrey Luecke / 319-752-1191
Deadline 1/25/2013
Forms Year Long Permission Slip with Health Form Ski Flier
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Be Money Smart

Girls will learn all about money, making choices and using their resources wisely as they work to become money smart. Register by calling the Iowa Children’s Museum at 319-625-6255.

Date 3/02/2013
Time 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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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CR, QC shops open

Date 3/02/2013
Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Behind the Camera

Come explore the Science Station and earn your Entertainment Technology badge that relates to the “It’s Your World – Change It!” Journey series. Registration for this event is done through the Science Station. To register, please visit www.ScienceStation.org or call 319-363-4629.

Date 3/02/2013
Time 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Grades 4, 5
Cost $8 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 2/21/2013
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Get your game on! The women of University of Northern Iowa athletics will be on hand to give girls tips on basketball, cheer and dance, track, swimming, golf, tennis, volleyball, soccer and softball. Autographs and photos with the teams will be at 7:30 p.m. Register online.

Date 3/05/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Cost $5 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location UNI Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Contact Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601
Deadline 2/28/2013
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Money Manager

Girl Scout Brownies are invited to become “Money Managers” at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville. Girls will make a budget, go shopping in the museum’s CityWorks store and practice making the most of their money. Registration for this event is through the Iowa Children’s Museum at 319-625-6255.

Date 3/07/2013
Time 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grades 2, 3
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 2/24/2013
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Town Hall - Dubuque

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE.

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.

Parking available behind church

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 3/07/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost Free
Location Cathedral of Saint Raphael, 231 Bluff St., Dubuque, IA 52001
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Stargazers

Gaze out at the starry night sky. Girls will use a high-powered telescope to identify constellations and will learn about celestial bodies like planets, nebulas and galaxies. Girls will enjoy a variety of night- and sky-themed activities, including some sparkling snacks. They also will become “citizen scientists” by collecting data for the GLOBE at Night project. For more information, visit www.globeatnight.org. Register online.

Date 3/07/2013
Time 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Grades 4, 5
Cost $6 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location John H Witte Observatory, 18832 152nd Ave., Sperry, IA 52650
Contact Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639
Deadline 2/28/2013
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Money Manager

Girls will create a budget, go shopping in the museum’s CityWorks stores and practice making the most of their money. Register through the Iowa Children’s Museum by calling 319-625-6255.

Date 3/09/2013
Time 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Grades 2, 3
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 2/24/2013
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Journey the World: Thinking About Global Health

The journey continues this year with an exploration of healthy living both locally and around the world. Girls will experience the people and culture of more than 40 countries at community partner and troop-hosted booths. They will also participate in hands-on activities promoting heathy lifestyles both locally and globally. The older girl lounge will be back with expanded programs, and Daisies, Brownies and Juniors will have their own special areas too. Register online.

Visit the Journey the World page.

Date 3/09/2013
Time 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, volunteer
Cost Girl members: $10 early bird through 2/7/13, then $12. Adults: $5 early bird through 2/7/13, then $7. Not a member? Join us!
Location The RiverCenter, 136 E. Third St., Davenport, IA 52801
Contact Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833
Deadline 2/28/2013
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Girl Scout Sunday

Date 3/10/2013
Time 12:00 am -
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Girl Scout Night with the Quad City Mallards

Come enjoy a night out with your fellow Girl Scouts! Watch the Quad City Mallards take on the rival Bloomington Blaze! See the flyer for registration and pricing information.

Date 3/10/2013
Time 4:05 pm -
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Location Quad City Mallards, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265
Contact Alex Fetter / afetter@myqcmallards.com / 309-277-1318
Deadline 3/07/2013
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Girl Scouts Legislative Day at the Capitol

We will kick off Girl Scout Week with a Legislative Day at the Iowa Capitol. Snacks will be served to legislators and guests in the Capitol rotunda during an afternoon celebration of Girl Scouting. Register online.

Date 3/11/2013
Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Iowa State Capitol, East Ninth and Grand, Des Moines, IA 50319
Contact Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335
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Town Hall - Decorah

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 3/11/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost Free
Location First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway St., Decorah, IA 52101
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Girl Scout Birthday

Date 3/12/2013
Time 12:00 am -
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Town Hall - Quad Cities

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 3/12/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost Free
Location Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1107 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA 52722
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Painting Party

Release your inner artist as you explore the art of painting at a painting party at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville. Paint the real world, a mood, a mural and use some experimental brushes. Girls who attend this event will complete the Painting badge for Girl Scout Brownies. Registration for this event is through the Iowa Children’s Museum at 319-625-6255.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grades 2, 3
Cost $12 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 3/07/2013
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Take Action: Earning the Bronze and Silver Awards: WTL

Courage. Confidence. Character. Earning a Girl Scout High Award allows girls to develop these qualities and put them to use while making our world a better place. Girls and adults who attend this workshop will practice identifying needs within their community, problem solve and gain all the knowledge needed to earn a Bronze or Silver Award. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Waterloo Area Leadership Center, 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Contact Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601
Deadline 2/28/2013
Forms Take Action WTL Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Take Action: Earning the Bronze and Silver Awards: CR

Courage. Confidence. Character. Earning a Girl Scout High Award allows girls to develop these qualities and put them to use while making our world a better place. Girls and adults who attend this workshop will practice identifying needs within their community, problem solve and gain all the knowledge needed to earn a Bronze or Silver Award. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Cedar Rapids Area Leadership Center, 317 Seventh Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Contact Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335
Deadline 2/28/2013
Forms Take Action CR Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Go for Gold: WTL

Lead with confidence. Transform your world and inspire others to join you and take action. Aspire to earn the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Join girls and volunteers throughout the council by video conference and learn everything you need to know before you begin the Gold Award process. As you earn the Gold Award, you will make our world a better place and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Waterloo Area Leadership Center, 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Contact Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Go For Gold Waterloo Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Go for Gold: WB

Lead with confidence. Transform your world and inspire others to join you and take action. Aspire to earn the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Join girls and volunteers throughout the council by video conference and learn everything you need to know before you begin the Gold Award process. As you earn the Gold Award, you will make our world a better place and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Burlington Area Leadership Center, 1308 Broadway St., West Burlington, IA 52655
Contact Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Go for Gold WB Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Go for Gold: QC

Lead with confidence. Transform your world and inspire others to join you and take action. Aspire to earn the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Join girls and volunteers throughout the council by video conference and learn everything you need to know before you begin the Gold Award process. As you earn the Gold Award, you will make our world a better place and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Quad Cities Area Leadership Center, 940 Golden Valley Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals Go for Gold QC Spring Info Card
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Go for Gold: DBQ

Lead with confidence. Transform your world and inspire others to join you and take action. Aspire to earn the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Join girls and volunteers throughout the council by video conference and learn everything you need to know before you begin the Gold Award process. As you earn the Gold Award, you will make our world a better place and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Dubuque Area Leadership Center, 2644 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Contact Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Go For Gold DBQ Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Go for Gold: CR

Lead with confidence. Transform your world and inspire others to join you and take action. Aspire to earn the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Join girls and volunteers throughout the council by video conference and learn everything you need to know before you begin the Gold Award process. As you earn the Gold Award, you will make our world a better place and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Register online.

Date 3/14/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Cedar Rapids Area Leadership Center, 317 Seventh Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Contact Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Go For Gold CR Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Be a Space Explorer

Girls are invited to spend the evening learning about stars, planets, solar systems, and viewing the night sky using a high-powered telescope. Register online.

Date 3/15/2013
Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grades 2, 3
Cost $7 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Palisades-Dows Observatory, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd., Ely, IA 52227
Contact Diane McAfee / 319-350-3347
Deadline 3/10/2013
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Girl Scout Sabbath

Date 3/16/2013
Time 12:00 am -
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Program Aide Basic Training: WTL

When girls guide and teach others, they act as mentors. Girls will learn about the three keys to leadership, explore how the Girl Scout Leadership Experience relates to their everyday life and become inspired about how to serve as a leader in the world. Cadettes will learn about girl development, how to manage groups, program activities and how to keep girls safe during activities. Cadettes will learn how to take the next step in developing their new Program Aide leadership skills while using their own talents. Pre-requisite: Completed at least one semester of sixth grade. Register online.

Date 3/16/2013
Time 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Grades 6, 7, 8
Cost $15 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Waterloo Area Leadership Center, 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Contact Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms PA Basic Waterloo Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Painting Party

Release your inner artist as you explore the art of painting. Paint the real world, a mood, a mural and use some experimental brushes. Girls who attend this event will complete the Painting badge for Brownies. Register through the Iowa Children’s Museum by calling 319-625-6255.

Date 3/16/2013
Time 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Grades 2, 3
Cost $12 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 3/07/2013
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Cedar Rapids shop open

Date 3/16/2013
Time 10:00 am - 12:00 am
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SCUBA with the Girl Scouts

THIS EVENT IF FULL.

Take a dive and learn about the amazing experiences awaiting you under the water!

Date 3/16/2013
Time 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost $21 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Carver Physical Education Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201
Contact Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms SCUBA Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Magic at the Grand

THIS EVENT IS FULL.

Shake your head in disbelief as people appear and disappear, objects levitate and a Houdini escape is attempted. Laugh out loud at signature comedy with Tristan Crist. Several lucky Girl Scouts will get to participate in the magic up-close and personal. We invite you to escape reality and experience a magical evening you will never forget. Help fill the Grand Opera, featuring an evening with the Girl Scouts! Register online.

Date 3/16/2013
Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost $10 for girl members, $10 for adults. Not a member? Join us!
Location The Grand Opera House, 135 W. Eighth St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Contact Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169
Deadline 3/07/2013
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Cookie Sale: Recognition period ends

Date 3/17/2013
Time 12:00 am -
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Girl Scout Ultimate All Nighter!

Spend the night at Skate City QCA! You will roller skate, play laser tag, watch a movie  at midnight! Space is limited so register early!

See Girl Scout Sleepover 2013 attachment for registration details.

Date 3/17/2013
Time 7:00 pm - 3/18/2013 @ 7:00 am
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost $22 per Girl Scout $10 per chaperone
Location Skate City QCA, 1140 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244
Contact Samantha Sparrow / 563-650-5810
Deadline 2/24/2013
Forms Girl Scout Sleepover 2013
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Take Action: Earning the Bronze and Silver Awards: WB

Courage. Confidence. Character. Earning a Girl Scout High Award allows girls to develop these qualities and put them to use while making our world a better place. Girls and adults will practice identifying needs within their community, problem solve and gain the knowledge needed to earn an award. Register online.

Date 3/19/2013
Time 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Burlington Area Leadership Center, 1308 Broadway St., West Burlington, IA 52655
Contact Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-752-3639
Deadline 3/14/2013
Forms Take Action WB Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Cookie Sale: Second troop ACH sweep

Date 3/20/2013
Time 12:00 am -
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Capitol Girls

Girls will be front and center as our policy makers have a lively debate on the house and senate floors. After starting the day with a look at the Iowa General Assembly, girls will be introduced to the Iowa House and Senate. They also will be paired with a female legislator to get an inside look at what it’s like to be a woman in politics. The council may provide transportation and lodging if there is enough interest.

Registration Instructions:

Use this link: https://girlscouts.dynamicwebware.com/program-registration.cfm?&CFID=1479046&CFTOKEN=fe37219f831764a5-FD2730C9-19B9-E1C5-31A5F863447DC9F5

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Event: SA Capital Girls (registered Girl Scouts) or SA Capital Girls (Non registered Girl Scouts)

Date 3/20/2013
Time 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost $15 for girl members. $30 for non-members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Iowa State Capitol, East Ninth and Grand, Des Moines, IA 50319
Contact Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335
Deadline 3/08/2013
Forms Capitol Girls Info Card CapitolGirlsFlyer
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Girl Scout Day at the Capitol

Come to this fun day at the Iowa Capitol to learn how government works in our state and what you can do as an Iowa citizen to stay involved. We’ll learn about the Capitol building and explore the State of Iowa Historical Building. Comfy walking shoes and a camera are a must for this.

Registration Instructions:

Use this link: https://girlscouts.dynamicwebware.com/program-registration.cfm?&CFID=1479046&CFTOKEN=fe37219f831764a5-FD2730C9-19B9-E1C5-31A5F863447DC9F5

Select the Category: All Council

Event: JCSA Girl Scout Day at the Capital

Date 3/20/2013
Time 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, volunteer
Cost $10 for girl members and adults. Not a member? Join us!
Location Iowa State Capitol, East Ninth and Grand, Des Moines, IA 50319
Contact Rachel Fick / rachelf@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-363-8335
Deadline 3/06/2013
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Take Action: Earning the Bronze and Silver Awards: QC

Courage. Confidence. Character. Earning a Girl Scout High Award allows girls to develop these qualities and put them to use while making our world a better place. Girls and adults who attend this workshop will practice identifying needs within their community, problem solve and gain all the knowledge needed to earn Bronze and Silver Awards. We will have a representative from the Dubuque Regional Humane Society share potential Take Action projects. Register online.

Date 3/21/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Quad Cities Area Leadership Center, 940 Golden Valley Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833
Deadline 3/14/2013
Forms Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals Take Action QC Spring Info Card
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Take Action: Earning the Bronze and Silver Awards: DBQ

Courage. Confidence. Character. Earning a Girl Scout High Awards allows girls to develop these qualities and put them to use while making our world a better place. Girls and adults who attend this workshop will practice identifying needs within their community, problem solve and gain all the knowledge needed to earn a Bronze or Silver Award. Register online.

Date 3/21/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, volunteer
Cost Free
Location Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 175 N. Crescent Ridge, Dubuque, IA 52003
Contact Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169
Deadline 3/14/2013
Forms Take Action DBQ Spring Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Challenge by Choice

Girls have the power of choice! During this overnight, girls will be encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, try new things and team up with others. This event is a great way to build confidence and grow your leadership skills. It will also provide an opportunity for adult volunteers to network and prepare for working with older Girl Scouts. You’ll learn about different leadership styles, conflict resolution and have fun while doing so. This event will be from March 22 at 6 p.m. to March 23 at 12 p.m. Register online.

Date 3/22/2013
Time 6:00 pm -
Grades 4, 5
Cost $15 for girl members, $8 for adults. Not a member? Join us!
Location Camp L-Kee-Ta, 7501 200th St., Danville, IA 52623
Contact Julia Ricciardi / juliar@girlscoutstoday.or / 319-752-3639
Deadline 3/14/2013
Forms Challenge by Choice Info Cards Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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The Pollinator

Discover what flowers, bees and butterflies have in common. Create a growing caterpillar and watch a butterfly emerge out of a cocoon. Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, the parts of a bee and the importance of flowers. Register online.

Date 3/23/2013
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades 2, 3, PA
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 3/14/2013
Forms The Pollinator Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Scouting for Food

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Dubuque and Jo Davies Counties are partnering together to collect food throughout our community for those in need. Troops will cover an assigned area to distribute door hanger flyers before March 16 and pick up donated food from doorsteps on March 23. Help is also needed to promote Scouting for Food on March 23 at all of the Dubuque area Hy-Vee grocery stores. Informational meetings for Scouting for Food is TBA. Contact Rachael Olsem if your troop is interested in taking part in this county-wide event! Register online.

Date 3/23/2013
Time 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, volunteer
Cost Free for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Dubuque and Jo Davies counties,
Contact Rachael Olsem / rachaelo@girlscoutstoday.org / 563-583-9169
Deadline 3/07/2013
Forms Scouting for Food Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Garden Superheroes

Plant some seeds in “super dirt” created by wiggly wonders. Watch a puppet show and meet redworms that recycle old food waste. Discover insects that patrol our gardens and protect our plants. Turn an old magazine into a flower pot and tuck your favorite herb or flower seed in your own super dirt. Register online.

Date 3/23/2013
Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grades K, 1
Cost $4 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Waste Trac - Hartman Reserve, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Contact Natalie Tuttle / nataliet@girlscoutstoday.org / 319-232-6601
Deadline 3/14/2013
Forms Garden Superheroes Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Stay Safe: First Aid

Join us for a hands-on experience with health-care professionals. Girls will learn first aid basics and healthy living skills, and explore the simulated operating room at the Trinity School of Nursing, where they will get to work on a training mannequin and find a heart beat. Girls will also explore a variety of careers in health care. Activities completed at this event will help girls earn their Junior First Aid badge. Register online.

Date 3/25/2013
Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 4, 5
Cost $6 for girl members. Not a member? Join us!
Location Trinity School of Nursing, 2122 25th Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201
Contact Molli Hermiston / mollih@girlscoutstoday.org / 309-788-0833
Deadline 3/18/2013
Forms Stay Safe First Aid Info Card Event Registration for Troops Event Registration for Individuals
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Home Scientist

Girl Scout Brownies are invited to become a home scientist at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville. Science is everywhere. Make, mix and experiment with common household items. Girls who attend this event will complete the Home Scientist badge. Registration will be through the Iowa Children’s Museum at 319-625-6255.

Date 3/28/2013
Time 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grades 2, 3
Cost $12 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 3/21/2013
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