Log
on to the Council Information Network, www.gssjc.org,
to see what’s new in January. Just
in time for Thinking Day in February, service
unit administrators will find information
on international games, crafts, and ceremonies
to share at service unit meetings. There
will also be helpful hints on first aid
and safety. Leaders will find updates on
program offerings. |
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CHILDREN’S HILLTOP THEATRE FESTIVAL Express Theatre
will present a free performance of Robin Hood at
11 a.m. Friday, July 23 at Miller Outdoor Theatre in
Hermann Park in Houston. Actors present the tale in
high style with music, laughter, and mayhem as they
teach lessons of loyalty, heroism, and friendship. The
program will last no longer than an hour. For more information
call 713-284-8350 or visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.
LAND’S END OFFERS UNIFORMS FOR GIRL SCOUT ADULTS
Uniform pieces that are available are: short and long
sleeved polos, supima tee, turtleneck, mock turtleneck,
fleece crewneck, and chino pants or shorts. Call 1-877-312-1767
for information. |
TREAT YOURSELF TO TUTS Theatre Under
the Stars is offering Girl Scouts and their families
a 30% discount group rate on tickets to the 2 p.m. matinee
of Oliver on June 12 at the Hobby Center for Performing
Arts in the Houston Downtown Theater District. Girl
Scouts are asked to wear their uniforms, Girl Scout
vests or some type of Girl Scout insignia to the show
and will be recognized from the stage.
The ONLY WAY TO ORDER the special Girl Scout discounted
tickets to matinee are listed below. Contact Jason Blagec,
group sales manager, at 713-558-8888 or jason@tuts.com.
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GIRLS ARE INVITED TO A TEA PARTY The Varner-Hogg
Plantation in West Columbia is hosting a birthday tea
party on July 10 for young girls in honor of Miss Ima
Hogg, daughter of J.S. Hogg, the first native-born Governor
of Texas. There will be activities and refreshments
on the front porch of the historic home Miss Ima lived
in from 1901-1956. All girls and their mothers or adult
friends are welcome to this free event. The party is
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the mansion will be
available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission fees of $4
for adults and $2 for students apply. The plantation
is located 50 miles south of Houston in Brazoria County.
For information call 979-345-4656 or visit www.tpwd.state.
ts.us/park/varner/varner/htm.
There will be homemade ice cream and lemonade demonstrations
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 1 at the plantation.
Volunteers will demonstrate the making of these summertime
treats as it was done in the olden days. |