Multiple Levels
Maryland Youth Ballet - The Nutcracker
Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages
When: December 14-16 and 21-23, 2012
Where: Robert R. Parilla Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee St
Rockville, MD 20850
Maryland Youth Ballet's award-winning holiday classic, "THE NUTCRACKER" a full-length traditional ballet, has been thrilling audiences for 22 years with gorgeous costumes, sets, and its cast of accomplished students. Groups of 10+ attendingmay have a special meet & greet with costumed ballerinas. Reservations must be made in advance.
To register: Please call MYB at 301-608-2232 or email: info@marylandyouthballet.org for further information.
Creative Arts Program - Arts Council of Fairfax County
Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages
When: Most of our artists' programs run from 45 minutes to one hour; they are also willing to work with your group to meet your particular needs.
Where: Artists can perform at any location of your choice.
CAPs connects high-quality, juried artists and art groups to audiences throughout Northern Virginia. Our artist roster includes dancers, musicians, theater, storytellers, and other educational acts from 14 states and Canada. When your troop or service unit subscribes to CAPs, you receive access to our online directory of artists, including videos of performances, photos, contact and booking information. Groups can then contact artists directly to book workshops and performances, which are perfect for Thinking Day, as well as cultural and educational programming.
Fees: $75 annual subscription fee + artist fees
To Subscribe: https://artsfairfax.org/index.php?option=com_acctexp&task=subscribe
Contact Erin Daga, CAPs Assistant, at (703) 642-0862 ext. 7 or edaga@artsfairfax.org for more information.
Honor Flight: A Lasting Tribute Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages When: December 7, 2012 Where: DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
Scheduled for the 71st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, to honor World War II veterans at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight: A Lasting Tribute hopes to honor the service of all veterans and host a premiere screening of the documentary "Honor Flight." This free event is open to the general public. For more information, please visit www.honorflight.org/lastingtribute Tavern Overnight: Agent of Change JourneyWho: Girl Scout Juniors When: November 9, February 8, March 1, March 15, April 12, April 19, May 3, June 7 All from 7pm Friday night to 8:30am Saturday morning Where: Gadsby's Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Complete two-thirds of the It's Your World-Change It leadership journey for Junior Girl Scouts by joining Gadsby's Tavern Museum for an overnight that walks girls step by step through what makes a great leader and how to lead a project of their own. The evening will use the story of how the museum buildings were saved as a case study for creating their own community-changing project. Girls will complete the Power of One and Power of Team sections of the journey and begin planning their community project for the final Power of Community section. Troops will need to take action and carry out their project at home to complete the journey. Fees: Girl: $30, Adult: $20 $3 per activity patch, $10 for souvenir t-shirts, $11 for patch and t-shirt combo (pre-order only) To register: Purchase tickets online at www.gadsbystavern.org. Click the "How do I purchase tickets" link and it will take you directly to our online shop page. Payment is due in full at time of purchase and there are no refunds except for weather cancellations. Be sure to select the Junior Overnight. Preparing for a Ball
Who: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
When: January 26 and April 27; Approx. 1 hour long.
Where: Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Balls were a girl's favorite thing to do in the 18th century. Explore the tavern where famous balls like George Washington's Birthnight Ball were held. Girls will walk away with their own hedgehog and dance steps after learning about decorative food prep and 18th century dancing.
Fees: Girl: $6, Adult: $6, Tagalong: $6 (5 and older)
To Register: Contact Michele Longo by email: Michele.longo@alexandriava.gov. Emails should include troop number and level, mailing address, and phone number in addition to time of program and number of people interested in registering.
For More Information: www.gadsbystavern.org International Spy Museum Exquisitely Evil Family Night Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages
When: Friday, January 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: International Spy Museum
800 F Street
Washington, DC 20004
Your mission: Enjoy an evening of family BONDing! You are invited for a secret after-hours infiltration of the Museum's newest exhibition, Exquisitely Evil: 50 years of Bond Villains. Families are welcome to this exclusive viewing of the new exhibition complete with Code Cracker competitions, Bond Spy Trivia contests, SPY snacks, hot cocoa, and a chance to explore all forms of spy tradecraft. Eye patches optional.
Fees: $14
Price includes exclusive after-hours admission, SPY snacks and hot cocoa, scavenger hunt, prize competitions, and more!
To register: http://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/exquisitely-evil-family-night/2013-01-11/ TEENS
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. Please note there is no cost to attend a Dine-Around. Dine-Around Opportunities Let's Communicate Dine-Around When: Wednesday, January 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Washington, DC Let's Communicate hosted by Debra Silimeo, Sr. Vice President, Hager Sharp and Linda Loranger, Sr. Vice President & Director (Health Policy Team), Burness Communications Mexican Fiesta Dine-Around When: Sunday, January 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Arlington, VA A Mexican Fiesta hosted by Karen Penn, Sodexo Health Care Market & Government Services and Kathy McKinless, Archdiocese of Washington Securing Cyber Space Dine-Around When: Tuesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Herndon, VA Securing Cyber Space hosted by Patricia Titus, Vice President & Chief Security Information Officer, Symantec Gift of Hearts Bake-Around When: Sunday, February 10, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: McLean, VA Gifts of Heart Bake-Around hosted by Abby Mackness, Morpotrak and Jeri Fellerman, Wells Fargo English Tea Dine-Around
When: Sunday, February 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Where: Alexandria, VA English Tea hosted by Margie Auer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Abby Mackness, Morphotrak and Marilyn Burroughs, New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design Dine-Arounds are added regularly so check back often: www.gscnc.org/dine_arounds.html To register: email dinearounds@gscnc.org with the following information: name, girl and parent email, contact phone #, Senior or Ambassador, troop #. |
