Submitted by Jessica Jones Metro Denver Westminster Girl Scouts and their father (or father figure) are invited to join Brownie/Junior Troop 60184 for a night of Victorian steampunk. Dress up in your fineries for dancing and fun on Jan. 20, 2018 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Advance tickets are $17 per couple and $8.50 per additional girl. These tickets are on sale until Jan. 17. At the door tickets are $20 per couple and $10 per additional girl. See the flyer above for more info. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too #fatherdaughterdance #GSCOevents #MetroDenver #Westminster

Selling Girl Scout Cookies online? Make sure you’re taking advantage of all the tools, which Digital Cookie gives you to be creative and customize your website, like creating and uploading a video. In addition to attracting more customers and increasing sales, your video could earn you $200 in Cookie Credits! To enter this year’s “Best Cookie Video Contest,” just submit your video, along with a brief story, through the Share Your Stories form on the Girl Scouts of Colorado blog. Don’t forget to include your cookie goal. All entries must be received by February 12, 2018. Afterwards, they will be uploaded to the Girl Scouts of Colorado YouTube account. The video that receives the most “thumbs up” by February 27 at 9 a.m. wins! *** Note: You must send the original file for your video to be included. Links to videos hosted on YouTube sites other than GSCO will not be accepted. First Prize: $200 in Cookie Credits Second Prize: $100 in Cookie Credits Third Prize: $50 in Cookie Credits Girl Scouts 12-years-old and younger can have a parent help them make their video. Videos submitted by Girl Scouts 13-years-old and older must be girl-done. VIDEOS CANNOT CONTAIN ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. Having trouble uploading your video? Email Public Relations Director AnneMarie Harper at annemarie.harper@gscolorado.org. *** Note: This contest is for Girl Scouts of Colorado girl members only. #BestCookieVideo #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #cookiecontests

Camp like a G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader)! At Girl Scout Camp, girls will step out of their comfort zone, embrace the unfamiliar, and grow their confidence as they develop leadership skills. For summer 2018, your girl can rough-it survivor-style, summon the courage to zip down the zip line, sing and dance with new friends, or even paint a chicken’s toe nails! Girl Scouts of Colorado offers a variety of sessions designed for girls entering first grade through seniors in high school at both Sky High Ranch near Colorado Springs or Tomahawk Ranch southwest of Denver. Overnight camp sessions are 3 days, 6 days, or 2 weeks. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Jan. 18 on the Girl Scouts of Colorado website at girlscoutsofcolorado.org. Sessions for summer 2018 include: “Ranch Camp” at Tomahawk Ranch- Experience all that Tomahawk has to offer! Girls will try fire building, cook outdoors on a campfire, learn to navigate by the stars and a compass, and trail marking. Oopy Goopy Science at Sky High Ranch – Girls will learn how to launch pop and tea bag rockets, explode watermelons, and make fizzy lemonade to drink. “Survivor” at Tomahawk Ranch- Older girls will find out first-hand if they have what it takes to be a survivor. They’ll practice advanced camping, survival skills, fire-building, and outdoor cooking techniques, as well as learn the foods best for survival, knife safety, and knot tying. Archer’s Quest at Sky High Ranch – Girls can become the next Sacagawea or Annie Oakley by learning marksmanship, as well as outdoor skills like orienteering, canoeing, zip lining, and shelter building. The entire summer camp schedule is posted on the Girl Scouts of Colorado website (http://www.camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/). Register early. Some sessions fill in just a few hours! Girl Scouts of Colorado also offers day camp, family camp, and troop camp adventures throughout the state. #SkyHighRanch #GSCOevents #GirlScoutCamp #TomahawkRanch #camp #campregistration

Metro Denver Centennial Natural Grocers was built on five founding principles, the first being nutrition education. Because of our commitment to this each Natural Grocers location has a highly trained and educated Nutritional Health Coach. Our Nutritional Health Coaches help to empower local communities to take charge of their own health through healthy habits and nutrition. We are always looking for opportunities to teach others how gratifying and fun it can be to adopt a healthier lifestyle. With several classes to choose from, you are likely to find a class that looks exciting and even meets badge requirements! Some examples of classes include: Kids Class- Nutrition 4 the Win: Discover how the food you eat feeds your muscles, heart, bones, and brain. Build a better plate with tasty treats and fun activities! Parents/caregivers—please stay and play. We can all win when it comes to nutrition! Building Meals for Superhero Health Nutrition Education: Learn basic principles of meal planning to help remove the kryptonite from your diet and help you experience the POW! Can Your Food Choices Save The Planet?: How can one person influence change in the face of such a problem? Farmers who raise animals on managed pasture provide a beacon of hope and a way in which your food choices can save the planet! Call your local Natural Grocers to speak with a Nutritional Health Coach to schedule an event. We kindly ask for classes to have 12 or more participants. Find your local Natural Grocers: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locations/ Rachel is a Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers and is passionate about teaching the community about wellness and nutrition. She has worked with Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes to help them earn a Healthy Living badge. The South Broadway Natural Grocers store has a beautiful demonstration kitchen where Scouts and parents can come for an interactive nutrition lesson, followed by healthy snacks. Please contact Rachel to schedule a free private class for your troop at nhc.dd@naturalgrocers.com or 303-733-3033. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #GSCOevents #Centennial #NaturalGrocers #communitypartners #MetroDenver

Girl Scouts of the USA and Raytheon have teamed up with Girl Scouts of Colorado to test the NEW Computer Science Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and multi-level (6th -12th grade) troops. We are looking for troops to volunteer  to test the NEW Computer Science Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Multi-Level (6th-12th grade) troops. Why participate? Your girls will… Be the first to use new STEM materials with fun and engaging activities. Develop communication skills through providing feedback on the new program(s). Help your troop earn a $100 Amazon gift card to support troop-related program expenses. Help develop new STEM program, and be part of history!! Selected troops would complete the program activities and surveys about the program between February 2 and April 1, 2018. Interested in participating? Fill out a brief form at www.tinyurl.com/6-12CompSciPilot no later than January 19, 2018. Questions? Email Katie Singleton at katie.singleton@gscolorado.org. Computer Science Journey Pilot Troop Recruitment Flier #GSCOevents #GSUSA #STEM #oldergirls #Raytheon #Journeys #computerscience

Celebrate National Girls and Women’s Day in Sports with CU Women’s Basketball! Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Oregon State Beavers on Sunday, January 28, 2018. All Girl Scouts, friends, and family are invited. Meet the women of CU Athletics before the game at a special pre-game meet and greet. Game tip-off is at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $8 for adults and youth 13 and older. You can get two free tickets for youth 12 and under with your ticket purchase online. To purchase ticket, to go www.cubuffs.com/promo and enter promo code GIRLSCOUTS18. This was a very popular event last year, so purchase your tickets early! Questions? Please contact Cassy McCulley at 303-492-4467 or cassandra.mcculley@colorado.edu. Hope to see you there cheering on the Buffs! #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #CUwomensbasketball #boulder #MetroDenver

Submitted by Aubree C. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs You’re invited to a book and movie premiere for “A Week in Our Lives,” a Girl Scout Gold Award project by Aubree C. When: Saturday, January 20, 2018 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Sign up for 1/2 hour time slots, space is limited for troops earning their Global Action Award Where: 21C Library CreateSpace – 1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Stop by and see the project film and book, take part in fun activities such as making your very own soccer ball, and learn about your peers from around the world! Free and open to the public We are looking for donations of plastic bags upon entrance to the event, or for people to purchase items to benefit non-profit partner organizations including: Compassion International, Greater Europe Mission, New Hope Academy, Global Hope Network, and Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, on our Target Gift Registry at the following link: tgt.gifts/aweekinourlives To sign your troop up for the event and/or for more information, contact: aweekinourlives@gmail.com To learn more about my project, see: facebook.com/aweekinourlives. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too #ColoradoSprings #GirlScoutGoldAwardcandidate #GSCOevents #PikesPeak

Submitted by Linda Robinson Northern & Northeastern CO Loveland The GSCO History Committee has set up a display at the Loveland Public Library (300 N. Adams Ave, Loveland, CO 80537) featuring the 2018 cookie program. The display will be up for the entire month of January. It is a colorful display of cookie packages, prizes, and information on the program. The committee highlighted this year’s program and The 5 Skills to help educate the public about all that goes into the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It is so much more than girls selling cookies and getting prizes. It is about girls learning goal setting, money management, people skills, decision making, and business ethics. Be sure to check out the bottom shelf for some history of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and see some vintage cookie cases. If you’d like more information on the history of the cookie program or would like to see some of past year’s prizes and themes, please contact the GSCO History Committee at gscohistory@gmail.com. Since this display will only be up during the month of January, it will be available for use in another community during the cookie program. Let the History Committee know if you have a place in your area for this display. We have several programs available for troops to do while visiting the GSCO History Center in Loveland and several take out programs. The History Committee works on Tuesdays and is open by appointment on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too #alumnae #Loveland #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #GSCOHistoryCommittee #GirlScoutCookieProgram #LovelandPublicLibrary

Girl Scouts, friends, and family are invited to a screening of “Expedition Alaska,” on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in Grand Junction. Learn the story of a seven-day, non-stop endurance race that took place through the Alaskan wilderness and meet the film’s director. The documentary follows 20 teams of four in a 350-mile competition as they mountain bike through the sharp peaks of the Kenai Peninsula, traverse mountain ranges and crevasse-filled glaciers, and paddle countless life-threatening rivers and rapids. With only a map and compass as their guide, endurance athletes brave the Alaskan wilderness for the competition of a lifetime. Expedition Alaska tests the boundaries of teamwork and human determination. All Girl Scouts, friends, and family are invited. The film will be shown at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom, located at 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The movie starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by a Q &A with the film’s director, Brian Leitten. Cost is $5 for Girl Scouts/youth and $10 for adults and are purchased at the door. To learn more about the film, check out a trailer at this link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rcDpNYqZ6k The documentary is the product of the Production Master Class at the University of Cincinnati. The class focuses on experiential learning in documentary film production. Students traveled to Alaska to work with alumni, teachers, and professionals while braving the Alaskan wilderness alongside the racers. They faced many of the same challenges as the racers and still managed to capture some of the most compelling footage of adventure racing ever seen. Questions? Please contact Lori Thompson at lori.thompson@gscolorado.org. #Communitypartnerships #GrandJunction #GSCOevents #WesternColorado

Girl Scouts of Colorado will partner with Sweet Cow Ice Cream, which has multiple locations in Denver and Boulder Counties, for the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Program! As in years past, Sweet Cow will purchase Girl Scout Cookies from local girls/troops to make two special flavors to be offered during February/March 2018. Mint Girl Scout Cookie is a Dutch chocolate and natural peppermint base of ice cream with big and small chunks of crispy Thin Mint cookies throughout. Samoa Samoa is a sweet cream with light caramel base, Samoa cookies sprinkled throughout and a homemade fudge and caramel swirl. Stay tuned to the GSCO blog to find out how you/your troop can sell cookies to Sweet Cow, allowing them to make these specialty flavors. We will also let you know when they will be available and at which locations. #NorthernampNortheasternCO #cookiesvolunteers #Denver #cookies #boulder #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #SweetCowIceCream

Submitted by Melissa Deal Metro Denver Aurora Four Girl Scout Cadette and Senior troops from Aurora got together for a day of space exploration at the Challenger Learning Center in Colorado Springs. They participated in two space missions, and truly worked as a team to complete their mission! Good job Girl Scouts! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #STEM #ColoradoSprings #oldergirls #Aurora #ChallengerLearningCenter #space #MetroDenver #PikesPeak

Submitted by Andrea Robison Metro Denver Northglenn Cadette Troop 60569 is hosting a Brownie Journey event! Our Cadettes are excited to help Brownies complete this fun and essential journey in just ONE half-day session! There are 3 sessions from which to choose: – Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. -Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. -Saturday, Feb. , 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. All sessions will be located at Northglenn Christian Church (1800 E. 105th Pl., Northglenn, CO 80233). The “Brownie Quest” Journey will be completed in one half-day session by exploring the three keys (Discover, Connect, Take Action) led by our enthusiastic Cadette guides. Key 1 (Discover): Learn teamwork and do a scavenger hunt to explore the values of the Girl Scout Law while also learning the value of every girl’s talents. Key 2 (Connect): Connect as a member of a team by creating a team agreement, preparing a healthy snack (please inform us of any food allergies), and learning simple exercises. Key 3 (Take Action): Team up to participate in a service project by making newborn blankets for active military families. Cost: $10 per Brownie This is not a drop-off event. Leaders are expected to adhere to adult to girl ratios. Journey books and badges are not included. To register, please go to https://brownie-quest-journey.cheddarup.com. All payments must be made via this link prior to the event (echecks are accepted). No on-site registration will be available. For more information, contact Andrea Robison at andreamrobison@gmail.com. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #GSCOevents #browniequest #GirlScoutBrownies #Journeys #MetroDenver #Northglenn