Looking for something to do? Many community organizations throughout our council’s jurisdiction offer activities and opportunities that may be of interest to our members. We are pleased to be able to share these opportunities for fun activities, community service projects, and special promotions with our adult volunteers and girl members. We will update the list as we receive items to post so please check back often. If you know of such a community-sponsored event or activity, please submit to mwilson@girlscouts-gsci.org.

Girl Scout Day at the 2010 National Show Horse Finals - September 25, 2010

Girl Scout troops will enjoy the National Show Horse Finals and also participate in special Girl Scout activity stations with topics including horse behavior, health and safety, riding equipment and clothing, grooming, horseshoeing, and careers. Activity stations will be facilitated by NSH staff and volunteers

Who: All Girl Scouts
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 10:00pm (ending time is approximate)

The National Show Horse Finals will conclude in the evening hours with an Awards Celebration. Girl Scout troops are encouraged to stay for the duration of the event. 

Special Girl Scout activity stations will begin at approximately 11:00am and will run periodically throughout the day.

Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Springfield
Cost: FREE!

Event Details:
• Announcements will be made during the event indicating time and location of special Girl Scout activity stations.
• Troops can bring sack lunches or can purchase food at the food stands.
• You can enter the fairgrounds at the main gate. Parking is available in a lot at the Coliseum at no cost.
• Troops/individuals are responsible for meeting girl-to-adult supervision ratios.
• The National Show Horse Finals is a rain or shine event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

To Register:
This event is free, but troops and individuals must register to attend. To register, please contact Jilla Young at 800-791-9319 ext. 1303 or at jyoung@girlscouts-gsci.org.

Registration deadline in Friday, September 10, 2010.

Information needed for registration:
• troop number
• contact information of adult in charge (name, phone number and e-mail address)
• names of adults attending
• names of girls attending and grade in school

GS Day at the 2010 National Show Horse Finals Informational Flyer

Tea for Ten . . . or Ten for Tea

Looking for a unique way to celebrate a special occassion with your little princess? The Junior League of Peoria is pleased to offer tea parties for up to ten little girls at the historic Ballance-Herschel House. Food, drink, entertainment, and etiquette training provided. Two hour party comes complete with a party coordinator.

For more information or to schedule your tea party call 309-685-9312.
 
Tea Party Flyer
Tea Party Information

Visit the Lincoln Corn Maze

When: Fridays from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
           Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
          
Where: 1376 1800th Street, Lincoln, IL

For more details call 309-242-4736.

Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion offering hours of exciting family entertainment for about the price of a movie ticket. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, Levitytia, lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down all at ZING ZANG ZOOM, the 139th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth.®

Who: all girls and families
When: Friday, September 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: iwireless center, Moline
Fee: $12.00 girls/$17.00 regular priced tickets

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus flyer & registration

ABRACADABRA! It’s Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show! Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes. See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the spectacular levitation of Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine; and the enchanted dancing brooms of Fantasia. Join Donald and Goofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, and many more for a one-of-a-kind stage show you’ll never forget. Mickey’s Magic Show is a whole new way to experience Disney Magic with your family!

Who: all girls and families
Date: Friday, October 22
Time: 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: iwireless center, Moline
Fee: $15.75, $20.75, $33.75, or $45.75

Mickey's Magic Show flyer

Does your troop love the outdoors? Are you looking for a great community service project idea? The Friends of The Sangamon Valley is looking for girls to help out with various outdoor projects as part of their local ecological restoration efforts. There are opportunities in Springfield and surrounding counties. Check them out online at www.fosv.org. For more information contact George Rose at (217) 787-1940.