The Legend of Sleep Hollow Program at OSV on Saturday, Nov. 6

OSV Scout Day: “The Legend of Sleepy HollowLives on … in 1830”
Saturday, November 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Sturbridge Village
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This fall event is for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their families who want to learn about America’s past. It was in 1820 that Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was first published, thrilling audiences with its mystery, action, and horror! This ghoulish short story tells the tale of a Hessian soldier who comes back to haunt a small rural community while looking for the head that he lost during a Revolutionary War battle.
Learn about this tale and its time through storytelling, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
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Program Levels: Daisies through Ambassadors, and Juliette Scouts in grades K-12
Sign-up by: November 5
Cost: $7 per Scout ($10 includes patch) $7 per Leader and adult volunteer (NOTE: only 1 adult per Scout. Additional adults are $20.)
To Register: Visit www.osv.org or contact Kathy Kime at 508-347-0335.
There is no minimum or maximum required for this event.

Gold Award Orientation on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Easton

Gold Award Orientation
Girls, Troop adults, and parents are encouraged to join us for an orientation to the Gold Award Process, the highest achievement a girl can earn in Girl Scouting! We’ll explore the pre-requisites and give tips on tackling the Journey books. We’ll discuss and show examples of root issues and unique perspectives for creating sustainable solutions to them. We’ll go over a timeline of the process and what it takes to earn the Gold Award! When we give girls the tools they need, they spread their wings and fly! This orientation will be held at the Adult Learning Conferences in Easton.

When: Saturday, Nov. 6 from 12:40 to 2:40 pm
Where: Southeast Regional VoTech High School, South Easton
Cost: FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Virtual Book Club on November 1 for Older Scouts

Read the Movie - Virtual Book Club
GET BALANCED
Do you love to read?
Join GSEM’s Virtual Book Club and blog with other Girl Scouts about your thoughts and feelings about books.
You will have to check the blog twice a month to participate in this group.
Together, the group will chose books to read that are also movies. It is possible that if a book is chosen to read and the movie is coming out we will try to meet at the theater to see it together. Most of the time, we will watch the movies on our own before we gather online to discuss the things we liked and didn't like about the two. Each book will be a 6-week session.
Once registered you can participate in just one book or in all for the year.

Questions? Contact Jennifer van Buren, N. Andover, 978-701-6358, jvanburen@girlscoutseasternmass.org


Program level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador or Juliettes in grades 7-12
Location: Online
Cost: $5 per Scout

Framingham Roller Skating Night - Monday, Nov. 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIETTE GORDON LOW
DATE: Monday, November 1st
(Note: FPS has no school on Nov. 2)
TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Roller Kingdom, Hudson 978-562-3440
Come join your fellow Framingham Girl Scouts as we share cupcakes & sing "Happy Birthday" to Juliette!

Cost: $6 per Scout (Participation Patch included in the price)
Pay this to reserve your spot.

Leaders & Adults within safety-wise limits FREE. Over Safety-wise limits must pay $6.

($3 additional for skates – pay this at the door.)
Scouts & adult may bring their own inline skates.


REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, OCT. 19
Registration is confirmed with a check made payable to "Framingham Girl Scouts"

FOOD: Troops may bring a plate of cupcakes or a cake to share. Please do not bring any other food or drinks. It is not allowed! Roller Kingdom food counter will sell pizza, hot dogs, drinks, and snacks at any additional cost.

Please Note: This is a troop event. Chaperones MUST be limited to safetywise ratios. Additional adult will be charged $6. NO SIBLINGS!

Directions: Take Rt. 495 north to exit 26 (Rt 62 east). Just before the Dodge dealership watch for signs on the right. Or take Rt. 85 north to Rt. 62 west and it is just after the Dodge dealership.

EVENT COORDINATOR: Colleen Burnham: colleenunique@...

REGISTRATION NIGHT: Tuesday, Oct 19 at Plymouth Church from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Print out this form & BRING to Registration.

If you cannot make registration, please contact Colleen to make other arrangements. Deadline to register is TUESDAY, OCT. 19! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Troop #: _________________

Level: D B J C S A

Leader Name: ________________________ Phone: ___________________

First Aider: __________________________ Exp. Date: ________________

# Girls: _________________ Total Enclosed: _____________

# Adults: ___________

Make check payable: Framingham Girl Scouts

Annie Performance for Girl Scouts at Wheelock Family Theatre on Oct. 23

Wheelock Family Theatre: Annie. GET BALANCED.
The classic American musical illuminating the disparity between rich and poor. GSEM offers premium tickets at a discount, including a pre-show drama workshop, post-show Q&A with members of the cast and a study guide for troop volunteers.
Girls receive WFT Partner button for a free admission to a future performance.

When: Oct. 23, 1:45 to 6 p.m.
Program Level: All, including Juliettes from K-12
Category: Creative Arts
Location: Wheelock Family Theater, 20 The Riverway,
Boston, MA 02215
Cost: $25 per Scout and $25 per Leader or adult volunteer.

Several of the other dates have already sold out, so registered ASAP for this program.
To register, visit the GSEM Web site, and click on programs. You can pre-pay for this online.

Scout & Family Fun Festival on Thursday, Oct. 21 in Mansfield

Family Fun Festival
It's S'More Fun with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts!
Girls and their families are invited to participate in this free Welcome Week event.
Create and eat your own edible fire Make and fly paper airplanes while learning about travel destinations Fashion a bracelet out of recyclable materials Learn about the Sundown Sing-Along, Museum of Science Overnights, Animal Tracks, Funky Fabrication, Kitty Tales and more! Bring a friend!

When: Thursday, Oct 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
(Note: This is an early release day for Framingham Elementary.)
Program Level: All levels or Juliettes in grades K-12
Category: Outdoor Adventures Camp, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, Creative Arts Location: Robinson Elementary School Cafeteria, 245 East St., Mansfield
Cost: Free for Scouts, Leaders & adults.

Babysitter Course for Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors in Waltham on Oct. 23

Babysitting.
GET REAL.
Babysitting is an awesome way to learn the responsibilities of caring for others and earn extra cash. This excellent training includes instruction on First Aid, safety precautions, child development, emergency procedures, age-appropriate activities, etc.
You’ll receive a certificate and a patch upon completion.
Bring a doll or teddy bear for hands on practice and a bag lunch.

When: Oct 23, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Program Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador or Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12
Category: Leadership
Location: Christ Church Episcopal, 750 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451
Cost: $21 for Scouts; Adults and leaders are free.

To register GSEM Web site and click on programs. Registration and payment can be completed online.

Program Aide Training on Oct. 23 in Waltham

Program Aide Core Training. GET SMART
A good Program Aide is a team player who knows Girl Scouting inside and out! Role play to anticipate what happens when you don’t get along with the adults or girls with whom you have to work. What happens when a girl gets homesick, or hurt, or doesn’t want to join in? What do the Girl Scout Promise and Law mean to you? What you learn as a PA will be helpful if you want to work at large council events.
Fee includes PA pin.
Girls should bring a bag lunch and clothes for indoor and outdoor activity.

When: Oct 23, from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.
Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador or Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12
Location: Camp Cedar Hill Great Hall, 265 Beaver St. Waltham, MA 02452
Cost: $14.00 per Scout; leaders and adult volunteers are free

To register visit the GSEM Web site, and click on programs. You can pre-pay online.

Girl Scout Night at the Ringling Bros Circus - Oct 15

TROOPS,

I have made arrangements for Framingham Girl Scouts to receive DISCOUNTED tickets with Ringling Bros Circus on Friday night, Oct 15.
Show starts at 7 p.m. There likely will be a pre-show event as this has been declared Girl Scout Night. (As soon as I have more details, I will post.)

Cost is $15.75 per ticket per Scout.
Seats are in Loge 8 - rows 20-24.
(Loge tickets are selling for $25 & $30 plus fees at Ticketmaster.)

Tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.
There are 30 tickets available.

NOTE: Parents & siblings may attend at the Scout price of $15.75 each.

Event is open to all Girl Scout levels - Daisy through Ambassador.

Juliette Scouts may also attend with a guardian/parent.

Please e-mail me with how many tickets your Troop would like.
Deadline to reserve tickets is Friday, Sept 24.
Payment is due by Monday, Oct 4.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!


E-mail me with any questions.
Susan Scully Petroni
Town Coordinator
Framingham Girl Scouts
www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com

Celebrate National Trails Day at Camp Virginia in Bolton on Sunday June 6

Community Service National Trails Day is a community service day when people come together to clear the trails they love.
Join other Girl Scouts and their families out on the trail. We'll be moving brush and debris, putting up trail blazes, and taking care of the land.
Patches may be available for purchase.
Date: Jun 06, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Program Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Category: Outdoor Adventures Camp
Location: Camp Virginia, Route 85, Bolton, MA 01740
Fee: FREE

Freedom Trail Event on Saturday, May 1

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is holding a Walk into History - Boston Freedom Trail event for Brownie through Ambassador Scout levels on Saturday, May 1.
The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Boston Common Visitor Center, at 128 Tremont Street. Juliette Scouts and individual scouts may also register, if an adult attends with them.
Get Real. Listen to exciting tales while walking the Freedom Trail! Explore 13 of 16 stops, guided by an interpreter. Walk away with a patch and a great experience.
Walk ends at Old North Church at about 1 p.m.
Please limit number of adults to minimum required with safety-wise rules.
Registration fee is $16 per Scout and $15 per leader/adult.
Registration deadline is about one week prior to the event.
To register, visit the GSEM Web site, click on programs. Fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Girl Scout Day At Roger Williams Zoo on Saturday, May 8

Calling all Scouts! Spend an adventurous day at the Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, Rhode island with fellow Girl Scouts on Saturday, May 8.
Participate in interactive stations that will help you to complete a variety of badge requirements while you’re surrounded by a zoo full of fascinating animals. Meet special guest presenters, zoo staff and some very cool critters.
Souvenir patch is included!
Registration fee is $14 per Scout. Leaders and adults are $10.
Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration.
Registration deadline is April 19. There will be a late fee of $5 per scout after that date.
Sorry, no refunds.
Registration forms www.rwpzoo.org and by mail.
For more information, call Jen at 401-785-3510 ext. 352 or e-mail at jkarow@rwpzoo.org

Learn about Broadcasting at Scouting Event on Saturday, May 1 in Natick

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering an Intro to Broadcasting program for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts on Saturday, May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Young Broadcasters of America, 81 Speen Street, in Natick. Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register. Troops and individual Scouts may attend.
PROGRAM: Have you ever wanted to be on TV? How about host your own show?
Scouts can take the first step at a 2-hour workshop at Young Broadcasters of America where you will get a general overview of broadcasting by:
* Reading scripts off the teleprompter
* Do a studio announcer workshop with the PA system
* Learn basics of the interview technique
Registration fee is $30 per Scout. Adults are free.
Registration deadline will occur when the maximum number of Scouts have registered or about 2 weeks prior to the event (about April 16)
To register visit the Council Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Ice Chips Show Deadline is March, 29

See National, World, & Olympic figure skaters at the Ice Chips show on Saturday, April 10 at 1 p.m. at Harvard University. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEM) has partnered with Ice Chips for discounted tickets at just $10. Family members may attend with Scouts.
GET BALANCED Local National competitors and World and Olympic guest skaters will perform with a cast of 100, including Girl Scouts from GSEM.
Girl Scouts can join the skaters for a meet-and-greet immediately after the show.
Parking available for a fee.
Registration deadline is March 29.
Tickets must be picked up at a GSEM office, e-mail Martha Bezzat, mbezzat@girlscoutseasternmass.org, with choice for pick-up location (Waltham, N.Andover, Boston, Middleboro).
The event is for all Scout levels from Daisy to Ambassador. Juliette Scouts in grades K-12 may also register.
The event will be at Harvard University, Bright Hockey Center, 79 North Harvard St.,
Cambridge.

Indoor Skydiving Event for Senior & Ambassador Scouts on May 15

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is hosting an indoor SKYDIVING program on May 15 from 10 a.m. to Noon at SkyVenture, 3 Poisson Ave, in Nashua, N.H.! This event is for Senior & Ambassador Scouts only!
Get Balanced. Fly at SkyVenture New Hampshire! Tour the facility and then experience the freedom of flight in their state- of-the-art vertical wind tunnel.
Video and photos of your experience will be taken.
Registration fee is $45 per Scout.
Registration will end about 2 weeks before the event. Although, sometimes events fill up to capacity earlier.

Sports Savvy Program for Older Scouts on April 25

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is offering a Sports Savvy program at the Hingham Scout House from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 25 for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register.
PROGRAM: Involved or interested in sports? Want to know where sports can take you now and in the future? Try out new fitness methods, learn from successful women how they turned their love of sports into exciting careers, and have fun with your friends as you spend an afternoon of sports, fitness, and fun!
The registration fee is $9 per Scout.
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Registration deadline, according to GSEM, is typically 2 wqeeks prior to the event. Although some event due fill to capacity early.

Wild Women Weekend Overnight on June 12-13

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding a Wild Women Weekend for all Scout levels at Camp Bonnie Brae in East Otis from 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 to Sunday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Juliette Scouts may also register.
PROGRAM: Girls and women only - join us at CBB for a WILD weekend. We'll have a mix of adventurous activities like boating and a visit to the challenge course, but you'll also get the chance to pamper yourself a bit at our "camp spa."
The evening will not be complete until we get our groove on to some wildly wonderful karaoke!! This weekend is for girls and their mother, aunts, grandmothers, troops, and all female Girl Scouts that want to have a WILD time at camp!
Troops and Individual Scouts may register. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.For Groups & Girls w/ Adult
Event #4825
Registration cost is $35 per PERSON.
Registration will end when 120 people have registered or on May 24.
To register, visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form, pre-pay with a credit card.

White Water Rafting for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts on Sunday, June 6

Paddle, Pole and Role program for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts at Crab Apple White Water Rafting in Charlemont on Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register.
PADDLE, POLE, & ROLE INTEREST PROJECT: This full-day program allows Girl Scouts to earn the Paddle Pole & Roll Interest Project using inflatable kayaks and professional instructors. The morning session includes instruction, on-water practice and relay races in the reservoir behind the base camp. The afternoon is spent paddling inflatable kayaks, "Funyaks" 8 miles down an easy stretch of the Deerfield River.
Follow-up work at home completes the IP requirements.
For Troops and individual Scouts. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event #4821
Registration cost is $55 per Scout and $55 per leader/adult.
Registration will end when 50 people have registered or on May 14.
To register: Contact Crab Apple at 800-553-RAFT and ask about the Paddle, Pole & Role program; for additional dates, current prices, information and reservations.

High Adventure Interest Project on June 12 for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is hosting a High Adventure Interest Project event at Camp Harrington in Bolyston on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Scouts. Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12 may also register.
PROGRAM: You're sure to climb out of your "comfort zone" at this full-day program earning your High Adventure Interest Project. You'll have a great time challenging yourself on low ropes, climbing wall, and high ropes elements. We're talking high-adrenaline OMG swinging-from-the-trees FUN!!!
Practice team building and learn the basics of adventure education as well as technical skills such as spotting, belaying, climbing, and more.
Bring a brown bag lunch.
Troops and Individual Scouts may register. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event: 4822
Registration is $15 per Scout.
Registration will end when 100 Scouts or on May 28.
To register visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.

Horsemanship Program on May 22

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is offering a Horsemanship Basics program on Saturday, may 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne, Massachusetts. The program is for Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Scouts. (Sorry, no Daisies). Juliette Scouts in grades 2-12 may also registered.
PROGRAM: Learn about grooming, leading, safety, equine behavior, tacking up and more in this half-day workshop at Biscuit Hill Farm in Shelburne. This will be a chance to work towards horse related badges or to just have fun and learn about horses and then get a chance to ride one.
Be sure to wear hard sole shoes.
Helmets will be provided for any participants that do not own one.
For Troops and Individual Scouts. Troops should adhere to safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4805
Registration cost is $22 per Scout.
Registration is for the first 22 Scouts or until April 30.
To register, visit the GSCWM Web site, fill out the online registration form, and pre-pay with a credit card.