Current information about community events that are specifically for Girl Scouts.

Events are listed chronologically. Updated May 7, 2008.

San Jose Fire Department Open Houses	Saturday, May 17, 2008 Saturday, June 21, 2008 Saturday, July 19, 2008
Disney's Beauty & the Beast, the Musical	Friday, May 16, 2008 Saturday, May 24, 2008
San Jose SaberCats vs. Utah Blaze	Saturday, May 17, 2008
San Jose Musical Theater Presents: High School Musical	Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2008
Raging Waters Family Fun Day	Saturday, June 14, 2008
The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions - Equine Ballet	Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sesame Street Live Presents	Friday, June 13, 2008 Saturday, June 14, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2008

Great Ongoing Programs Just for Girl Scouts
NBC and Telemundo 48 Tours
Winchester Mystery House: GS Programs
Monterey Hostel Programs
Gilroy (Bonfante) Gardens Camp Nights 2007-2008




GS Programs & Opportunities
Click here for What's New at the Girl Scouts of Northern California, Santa Clara County Area.
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San Jose Fire Department Open Houses

Please join the San Jose Fire Department at one or more of our Fire Station Open Houses. Learn about the importance of smoke alarms, exit drills in the home, when to call 9-1-1, and many more subjects while enjoying quality time with your family!

Who: All Girl Scouts Troops/Groups and their families
Where/When: San Jose Area Firestation Open Houses from 2:00 - 5:00pm (see dates and locations on the chart below)
Cost: Free
For More Info: Download a copy of the San Jose Fire Department Open House Flyer
For Reservations: To reserve a 30 minute troop tour, please email the San Jose Fire Department Office of Public Education or call them at 408-277-2878.

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the Musical

Click here to download the flyer!

Friday, May 16 - 8pm

Orchestra (Section A) Between Rows 22-23
$51.25 + $3 fee per ticket + 3 donation per ticket = $57.25
(Non Group Prices $67 + $6 = $73 per ticket)

Balcony (Section F) Between Rows 9-10
$14.75 + $3 fee per ticket + 3 donation per ticket = $20.75
(Non Group Prices $14.75 + $6 = $20.75 per ticket)

Saturday, May 24 - 2pm

Orchestra (Section A) Row 22
$56.50 + $3 fee per ticket + 3 donation per ticket = $62.50
(Non Group Prices $74 + $6 = $80 per ticket)

Balcony (Section E) Row 8
$25.00 + $3 fee per ticket + 3 donation per ticket = $31.00
(Non Group Prices $32 + $6 = $38 per ticket)

To Purchase:

• Go to: www.amtsj.org
• Click “Buy Tickets”
• Click “Group Tickets”
• Click “E.groups Sign-in” (right side of page)
• Sign-In ID: girl (case sensitive)
• Password: scouts (case sensitive)

Donations benefit the Girl Scouts of Northern Ca. Santa Clara County Area

Offer Expires: Sunday, April 6, 2008

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Girl Scouts Night with the San Jose SaberCats vs. Utah

The Girl Scouts of Northern California and the San Jose SaberCats invite you to come out and enjoy a night filled with football, fireworks and fun, as the SaberCats take on Utah Blaze. Bring the whole family!

Who: All Girl Scouts, Families & Troops/Groups
What: San Jose SaberCats vs. Utah Blaze
Where: HP Pavilion, San Jose
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008; 7:30pm

Cost: Your $15.00 ticket purchase includes:

• A seat in the End Zone Non Club, regularly priced at $18.00.
• No ticket handling charge.
• Commemorative San Jose Saber Cats Scout Patch.
• Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of Northern California.

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San Jose Musical Theater Presents: High School Musical

High School Musical is coming to San Jose musical theater! What a great way to end the school year. Each Girl will receive a High School Musical Patch!

Who: All Girl Scouts
What: High School Musical Special Girl Scout Nights

When: Opening Night! Tuesday, June 10, 2008; 7:30pm
OR Sunday, June 15, 2008; 6:30pm

Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Blvd., Downtown San Jose

Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008
To Register: Download the registration and info flyer, and follow the registration instructions.
Contact: For general inquiry call 408-453-1574 or 408-453-1523 or contact groupsales@amtsj.org.

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Raging Waters San Jose Family Fun Days

Raging Waters, Northern California’s Largest Waterpark, offers something for every family member! From the 350,000 gallon wave pool to the exciting Dragon’s Den, and the Wacky Water Works water playground, there’s 23-acres of watery fun to explore! The perfect place for your troop’s summer event. Choose from 2 great options below:

Option 1: Girl Scout Family Picnic Saturday, June 14, 2008
Option 2: Special Discount Tickets (good any day except black-out days. See flyer for details)

Click here to Download the Flyer!
Click here to Download the Family Picnic Registration Form

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Sesame Street Live Presents: When Elmo Grows Up

The newest Muppet on Sesame Street joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends in asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" as they prepare for a pageant on Sesame Street.

Who: Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts

What: Sesame Street Live Presents

When:
Friday, June 13, 2008; 7:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2008; 10:30am, 2:00pm
Sunday, June 15, 2008; 1:00pm, 4:30pm

Where: San Jose Civic Auditorium

Cost:
$22 (lower + upper level: reg. price $25)
$17 (lower + upper level: reg. price $20)
$12 (upper level: reg. price $15)

Click here to view Civic Auditorium Seating.

Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 2008; 5:00pm.

To Register: Download the registration and info flyer, and follow the registration instructions.
Contact: For general inquiry call 408-999-5841 or contact Brian Espiritu.

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The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions

The Lipizzaner Stallions are on their 38th Anniversary Tour in 2008. In 1970, Producer Gary Lashinsky created a new family arena attraction, starring The "World Famous" LIPIZZANER STALLIONS. Watch one of the greatest equine ballets in history where the Lipizzaner Stallions perform spectacular leaps and maneuvers. Horse of battle, Horse of ballet.

Attend the Pre-Clinic at 12:15pm to learn training techniques, grooming and tacking!

Who: All Girl Scouts & their Families
What: Lipizzaner Stallions
When: Main Show - June 15, 2008, 2:00pm; Pre-Clinic - 12:15-1:00pm (free)
Where: HP Pacilion, San Jose
Cost: Main Show - $20.50 (lower level - front), $14.50 (lower level - back); $1.50 souvenir pin (optional)

Click here to download the flyer & order form!

For more information please call (408) 999-5841

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NBC 11 & Telemundo 48 Tours

Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to a workshop to build “A Fairy’s Retreat” in miniature. Girls may want to bring spending money to shop at the Children’s Sales Table at the show where we have miniature items priced for a child’s budget.

Who: All Girl Scouts Grades 2-12 Troops/Groups
What: NBC 11 & Telemundo 48 Tours
When: Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:45am and 2:45pm
NBC requests that you arrive 10 minutes before your assigned tour start time.
Where: 2450 N. First Street, San Jose
Girl/Adult Ratio: One adult per 9 girls. Only those with names submitted in advance will be admitted to the tour.
To Register: Download the registration and info flyer, and follow the registration instructions.
Contact: For more information, contact Meredith Smith.

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Winchester Mystery House: Exclusive Girl Scout Programs

Troop Leaders, your scouts can earn badges while discovering one of the most bizarre legends in California history... the Winchester Mystery House! Your troop will take a fun and educational trip back in time as they tour through Sara Winchester's 160-room Victorian mansion! Girls can meet the following badge requirements:

Brownie: Listening to the Past
Junior: Architecture; Local Lore
Cadette & Senior: Heritage Hunt; Women through Time


Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes & Seniors
What: Admission includes a 65-minute guided Mansion Tour, self-guided Garden Tour, Historic Firearms Museum, and Antique Products Museum. Group Lunches also available at a low cost.
When: Call to schedule
Where: Winchester Mystery House, Central San Jose
Cost: $11.50 for youth groups; $16.00 for adults (see flyer for regular pricing)
To Register & More Info: Download a copy of the flyer for more details. Check out fun free projects offered in Spring 2007. Call for reservations at (408) 247-2000, or email at groupsales@winchestermysteryhouse.com, or visit their website at winchestermysteryhouse.com.

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Monterey Hostel Programs

Attention Girl Scout Leaders, Volunteers and Program Coordinators! Looking for a Thinking Day program? Or, do you just want to get away? Consider the Cultural Kitchen and Getaway programs being offered at the Monterey Hostel.  The Monterey Hostel is located just 3 blocks from the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, onsite free parking, with a grocery store one block away.

Cultural Kitchen Program For Girl Scouts: The Cultural Kitchen program's exciting curriculum empowers girls to study a foreign country's culture, culminating in a meal prepared by the group that is shared with travelers and is a great way to enhance an overnight stay at a hostel. Girls can complete the Cultural Kitchen program with guidance from their advisor, homework and cultural learning activities at the hostel. Click on the program name beginning this paragraph for a flyer with more info.

Monterey Getaway: A one to three night trip for group sizes up to 30 during October through May, and groups up to 16 June through September. Trips start at $ 45.00 per girl per night and include an overnight(s) at Monterey Hostel, self-serve pancake breakfast, a “discover the world” patch, a Hostelling International youth membership, and a two day ticket to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Click on the program name beginning this paragraph for a flyer with more info.


Who: All Girl Scouts Ages 8-18 Troops/Groups
What: Monterey Hostel Programs: Cultural Kitchen and Getaway Programs
When: Contact the hostel for availability.  www.montereyhostel.org or (831) 649-0375
Where: Monterey, CA
To Register, contact: Aaron Ely or Erica Hemenway, at manager@montereyhostel.org or (831) 649-0375.

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Gilroy Gardens Camp Nights 2007-2008

Camp Overnights:
Come and experience camping in an exciting and safe environment that combines the beauty of magnificent gardens with the appeal and excitement of a traditional family theme park! Gilroy Gardens features over 40 family rides, attractions, gardens and educational exhibits.

When:
Check in on the following dates is at 4:00 - 6:00pm, and girls leave by 3:00pm the next day.

Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7, 2007
Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 2007

Friday-Saturday, May 2-3, 2008
Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2008
Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22, 2008
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, 2008
Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2008

Who: All Girl Scouts

Where: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy (formerly Bonfante Gardens)

Cost: $40 per youth and adult camper; $25 for friends/family admission for the day after the camp night and lunch. Fees include camping in the Gilroy Garden Grove, dinner and lunch, parking, "Camp Night" participation patch, interactive educational activity, educational packets about Gilroy Gardens, and complimentary tickets.

Registrations and more information: Download a copy of the flyer.

More Information: Go to gilroygardens.org or call 408-986-5862.

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