COMMUNITY RESOURCES

• HAPPINESS IS...QUILTING!
  You and teen classes for girls between the ages of 10 and 18. This is a perfect opportunity for those Girl Scouts who want to work on badge requirements that involve sewing and textile arts.  ...more
  

• GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP 2007
  The 2007 Great American Cleanup, which extends from March 1 through May 31, is expected to involve 3 million people, who will volunteer more than 9 million hours to clean, beautify and improve 16,000 communities from coast to coast.  ...more
  
  
• BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
  Have you ever wondered where and how money is made? Texas is home to one of two facilities in the United States. You ll see millions of dollars being printed during a tour of the BEP. The tour features the various steps of currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with wallet-ready bills!  ...more
  
  
• GIRL SCOUT COOKING EVENTS
  Kids Cooking Company offers a custom-tailored menu to achieve badge requirements or meet other learning objectives. The one and a half hour class includes hands-on cooking and food preparation with time to enjoy eating what you cooked.  ...more
  
  
• MAKING COLLEGE AFFORDABLE SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY
  Congresswoman Roybal-Allard's office can provide you with helpful information about how to pay for college. Many students use a combination of loans, scholarships, work-study programs, and savings to make college tuition affordable.  ...more
  
  
• KAYAKING
  Kayaking for all levels and ages is now available! Choose from one of the following levels:
  • Level One Young Kayaks - Brownie or Ages 8 through 11
  • Level Two Kayak Skill Techniques - Girls ages 9 through 14
  • Level Three Kayak Technique and Rescues - Girls Ages 11 through 17
  • Level Four Whitewater Kayaks - Girls ages 11 through 17
    
    *Registration* To schedule a time, contact Dave at dave@kayakinstruct.com or 972-412-7691. All participants must complete a Kayak instruction waiver.
    
    
• THE ICE at STONEBRIAR
  Learn to ice skate, have a party, have fun! Visit The Ice online for information about programs for Girl Scouts! The Ice, Stonebriar Centre, 121 & Preston Road, Frisco.
• TEXAS TREES FOUNDATION Join in every third Sat. of the month at the TXU Urban Tree Farm, Richland College, for a volunteer work day. Call for more information 214-953-1184.
  
  
• Whole Earth Provision Co., E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, offers free activities such as Compass & Orienteering Clinics. Read more...
  
  
• THE BALLPARK AFTER DARK! Sleepovers at The Ballpark in Arlington! Read more...
  

• Looking for something new and different to do? See the Cultural Events Calendar for DFW International - a coalition of immigrant, ethnic, and internationally-focused civic, community and educational organizations. Offers e-mail bulletins of major cultural events in the North TX area.
  
  
• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH & ADULTS
  Volunteer Center of North TX Many requests are received for assistance! The list of needs varies greatly - there may be just the thing waiting for you!
  
  
• THE PROM SHOP PROJECT
  Consider donating your gently used prom/bridesmaid dresses to the Prom Shop Project, a non-profit organization providing formal wear to low-income high school girls. For information, visit The Prom Shop Project.