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Girl Report | Trunks, Treats, and Terrors

Nesha S.  Girl Reporter I hope that everyone had a wonderful Halloween last week! To celebrate the fall festivities, the San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council hosted the Trunk or Treat Block Party! The Holiday Carnival kicked off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th on Plum Lane in Redlands. Even though a street or two were closed off, there was still plenty of parking close … Continue reading Girl Report | Trunks, Treats, and Terrors

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Girl Report | Fall Rally 2018

Elise M.  Girl Reporter On September 8th, 2018, at Splash Kingdom – a small waterpark in Redlands, the San Gorgonio Fall Rally was held.  The event started at 4: 30pm, and when it kicked off almost 1500 people fled to the inside halls in order to try the fall products.    The fall rally is a an event hosted by the council in which they … Continue reading Girl Report | Fall Rally 2018

Girl Report | Embarking on the Adventure Club’s First Adventure!

  Nesha Subramaniam Girl Reporter   On May 20th, the San Gorgonio Girl Scouts’ Adventure Club officially kicked off with an exciting trip to Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory, and the California Science Center!  About 23 of us, a few GS moms included, met at the Redlands Girl Scouts office around 8:30 a.m., checked in, piled into 4 different vehicles, and met up at the California … Continue reading Girl Report | Embarking on the Adventure Club’s First Adventure!

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Girl Report | Redlands Community Circus

Elise M.  Girl Reporter   On Wednesday May 2, 2018, a Cirque performance was held at the Redlands community center. Every year the event is open to Girl Scouts and those who wish to see it. The Girl Scout price was $15 and it included a popcorn and a water. As the people in the show set up for the first act the crowd filled … Continue reading Girl Report | Redlands Community Circus

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Girl Report | Zoopaloza

Elise M.  Girl Reporter At the San Diego Zoo on May 5-May 6, the first Girl Scout only Roar and Snore was held. The event was open to all Girl Scout troops in the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the girls who participated in the event learned about climate change and deforestation. During the day girls hung out at the zoo checking out … Continue reading Girl Report | Zoopaloza

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Girl Report | Silver Award Project

Samantha S.  Girl Reporter The Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, Troops 2445 and 1217 are teaming up to achieve high goals. They recently started on their Silver Award Project. The Silver Award Project is an opportunity given to girls in 7th and 8th grade to give back to the community. When doing a Silver Award Project, you must find a problem or something you … Continue reading Girl Report | Silver Award Project

Girl Report | National Junior Honor Society is taking over schools near you!

Milanie D.  Girl Reporter At my school, River Heights Intermediate, we have a program called “National Junior Honor Society”. I am enrolled in this program and there are various tasks that we have to achieve as members. For National Junior Honor Society we have to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service, educate our school on the program, and be role models to … Continue reading Girl Report | National Junior Honor Society is taking over schools near you!

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Girl Report | Time for a Flight Lesson

Zoe B.  Girl Reporter Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fly? At iFLY you have the chance to fly like you’ve never flown before. If you are one of those lucky girls that sold enough cookies to go indoor skydiving, then you already know what it’s like. You were given the chance to show your awesome skills when you flew up in … Continue reading Girl Report | Time for a Flight Lesson

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Girl Report | Stagecoach Bound

Milanie V. Girl Reporter   Keep all hats and cowboy boots inside of the festival while you are having a fun time at Stagecoach 2018! My experience was so amazing and filled with so many fun activities that kept me busy all day. There was great country music, half-pint Hootenanny, and even some interesting food options for everyone. At Stagecoach we were set to work … Continue reading Girl Report | Stagecoach Bound

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Girl Report | StageCoach Half Pint Hootenanny

Alyssa G.  Girl Reporter YeeHaw! Have you ever wanted to be a cowboy? At the Half Pint Hootenanny kids and adults can learn from Leapin’ Louie how to be the perfect cowgirl/cowboy. Along with learning how to be the perfect cowgirl/cowboy you can also play a wide variety of games and do lots of arts and crafts such as face painting, coloring a bandana and … Continue reading Girl Report | StageCoach Half Pint Hootenanny

Girl Report | 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition Finals

Audrey T.  Girl Reporter This is a follow up video report for the 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition SemiFinals. In this video, I cover the Pitch Finale which was held on Monday April 30, 2018 at the UCR ARTSblock in downtown Riverside where eight finalists competed for $10,000 in cash prizes. I interview the winning founder Anil Bhalia of Service Mob, the runner up Mista Pat … Continue reading Girl Report | 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition Finals

Girl Report | 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition SemiFinals

Audrey T.  Girl Reporter On April 17, 2018, I attended the 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition SemiFinals at the UC Riverside ExCITE Accelerator offices in downtown Riverside. The event was led by Taj Ahmad Eldridge, Director of UC Riverside ExCITE Accelerator with assistance from Riverside I/O’s Beaux Thibodeaux and Ralph Richardson. The judges were Chad Gordon of Sierra Wasatch Ventures , Lea Deesing … Continue reading Girl Report | 2nd Annual Innovation Month Riverside Pitch Competition SemiFinals

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Girl Report | From Girl Scout to Hero

Elise M.  Girl Reporter On the thirtieth of March, an event known as the ‘Superhero Sleepover’ kicked off.  The event was held for daisies and brownies and included parent volunteers and program aids. The activity allowed kids to get creative and make a superhero based on the Girl Scout virtues. Children who participated in the event were separated into four groups, the smiley faces, the … Continue reading Girl Report | From Girl Scout to Hero

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Girl Report | Empowering Young Women Conference 2018

Samantha E.  Girl Reporter “I am enough”   The Empowering Young Women Conference was founded by The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts foundation. The EYWC’s mission statement is to motivate, educate, and empower young women and adults from all over the world. The conference’s purpose is to “empower young women and their female parents and/or guardians through interactive, awareness workshops, inspiring messages and advice from … Continue reading Girl Report | Empowering Young Women Conference 2018

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Girl Report |Start-Up Weekend Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles

Audrey T.  Girl Reporter   Startup Weekend is an event that happens each weekend at locations around the world, teaching people how to create a business in just 54 hours. This is my third Startup Weekend. Last year I attended the first-ever Girl Scout themed version in Los Angeles and then again earlier this year at our very own San Gorgonio Council edition. In addition … Continue reading Girl Report |Start-Up Weekend Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles

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Girl Scouts Out and About: Princess Cruise-lines Leadership Class

Alyssa G.  Girl Reporter Busy! Busy! Leading the way for many people to follow can be a very hard and intimidating job to do, but with the help of the GSGLA and Princess Cruise Lines my fellow Girl Scout, Leah and I, got the 101 on just how to be the best leader you can be. In this exciting adventure with my GSGLA sisters, we … Continue reading Girl Scouts Out and About: Princess Cruise-lines Leadership Class

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Girl Report | Give thanks to the Veterans

Milanie D. Girl Reporter Our American Veterans served are risking their lives every day to make our country free. I got the privilege to help give veterans a great day of happiness and joy. My Girl Scout troop 724 held this event at the American Legion in Norco, California. American Legion is a team of fellow veteran motorcycle riders and the actual hangout is welcoming … Continue reading Girl Report | Give thanks to the Veterans

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Girl Report | Adventure Club

Zoe B.  Girl Reporter   Have you ever been camping? Or been to the mountains or seen the snow? Do you know what it’s like to have your first adventure? If you do, then you’re are lucky because adventures are some of the most exciting things to go on. There is even a club revolving around the idea of going on an adventure – the … Continue reading Girl Report | Adventure Club

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Girl Report | I Care Packing Party

Alyssa G.  Girl Reporter   On March 27th I had the pleasure of attending the annual Girl Scout I care packing party. I always love attending these packing parties because of the love and joy the girls always spread while coloring “Thank You” cards for the people who serve and protect our country every day. My excitement only grew when I turned the corner and … Continue reading Girl Report | I Care Packing Party

Girl Report | Big Bear Badges

Zoe B.  Girl Reporter   Who loves Big Bear? There’s all that beautiful white snow in the cold winter and a large lake in the warm summer. Last winter, troop 1663, sub-troop to super-troop 1661-1663, took a trip to a cozy, wood-cabin. At the cabin, each Cadette – 7 girls in total participated in earning 4 different badges. The badges each girl earned were New … Continue reading Girl Report | Big Bear Badges

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Girl Report | Sleeplessness: The Teen Epidemic

Nesha S. Girl Reporter If I get more than 4 hours of sleep on a school night, it is usually because I have accidentally fallen asleep on my books, my chromebook, or even worse – the midnight snack my mom brought me, which is now smeared across my forehead.  Yet, as I struggle out of my daze, I know that I am not the only … Continue reading Girl Report | Sleeplessness: The Teen Epidemic

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Girl Report | 2018 Youth Symposium

Samantha E.  Girl Reporter The 2018 Youth Symposium was hosted by the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Kids and parents were able to come together to witness and learn many new things. The kids were able to learn many skills such as setting goals and following them and young entrepreneurship. The parents and kids were also able to look at many booths that were set up … Continue reading Girl Report | 2018 Youth Symposium

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Girl Report

Elise M.  Girl Reporter Many people believe that girl scout is a program that is exclusively contributed to the distribution of cookies. However common this misconception is, it is certainly not true in the slightest of ways. The public believes that cookie season is the only time girl scouts are active in the community.Before we discuss the reasons it is not, we must delve into … Continue reading Girl Report

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Girl Report | Diwali : One Cultural Celebration of Many

Nesha S. Girl Reporter The fall season is long over and now, as the winter season slowly comes to an end, I will miss all the traditions and celebrations that are part of those seasons. The fall to winter months have always been my favorite ones because it is a time of many cultural celebrations and holidays. I respect all the festivities and traditions being … Continue reading Girl Report | Diwali : One Cultural Celebration of Many

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Girl Report | Super Blood Moon

Samantha S. Girl Reporter The super blood moon appeared on January 31, 2018. A lunar eclipse also happened during this amazing event. This combination only happens about every 150 years, therefore, a person can only see this once in their life, if that. For those of you who do not know, a lunar eclipse, a blood moon, and a supermoon are 3 different events that … Continue reading Girl Report | Super Blood Moon

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Girl Report | Cars Land in Utah?

Milanie D.  Girl Reporter Let’s just say that you need a lot of oxygen in Zion because it will take your breath away. Zion national park stretches over 15 miles long and has been alive for over 8,000 years. It is located in southwest Utah near the city of Springdale and is home to over 200 residents. This landmark is an amazing stop if you’re … Continue reading Girl Report | Cars Land in Utah?

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Girl Report | Cookie Rally – Zootopia Style

Nesha S. Girl Reporter   The fun and exotic start to the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie season kicked off Saturday, January 20th, 2018, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The zoo, located in Escondido, California, resides in a very peaceful and natural setting and the weather was just right that morning! I noticed the lush, tropical greenery as we strolled up the hill to … Continue reading Girl Report | Cookie Rally – Zootopia Style

Girl Report | Start-up Weekend Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio 2018

Audrey T.  Girl Reporter   In the summer of 2017, I attended a Startup Weekend event hosted by the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. After that amazing experience,  I decided that the Girl Scouts in my own council should know about and participate in Startup Weekend. I shared my opinions and ideas with Mrs. Carrie and she quickly brought the ideas to life. Mrs. … Continue reading Girl Report | Start-up Weekend Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio 2018

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Girl Report | 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast

Hailey M.  Girl Reporter On August 28, 1963, a special man said the words “I have a dream…” These words not only laid down the foundation for a revolution that would change the rights of African-Americans everywhere, but it also inspired people’s hearts to help to change the world for the better. These famous words were spoken by the community activist Dr. Martin Luther King … Continue reading Girl Report | 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast

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Girl Report | Remembering 9/11 in NYC

Audrey T.  Girl Reporter   On November 2017, I visited New York City with my family. From our hotel room, there was an amazing view of the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 memorial and museum. Even though the view from above was wonderful, I knew that it would be important to visit in person so I could pay my respects and report on my experience … Continue reading Girl Report | Remembering 9/11 in NYC

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Girl Report | Adulting 101 Pt.2

Samantha E.  Girl Reporter On December 9th, I was lucky enough to attend the Adulting 101 program and Holiday Bazaar held at the National Orange Show Events Center. This amazing event taught girls the importance and skills of growing up. It even provided the opportunity to buy new Girl Scout cookie signs for cookie booths! Many of the booths offered lessons on things to know … Continue reading Girl Report | Adulting 101 Pt.2

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Girl Report | Adulting 101

Alyssa G.  Girl Reporter Tis the season to celebrate! I recently had the pleasure of attending a class for girls of all ages to celebrate, Adulting 101 of course! At this class Mrs. E and the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council provided many different work shops for all ages. Although some work shops were specifically for older or younger girls, there were many workshops … Continue reading Girl Report | Adulting 101

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Girl Report | Silver Anniversary Celebration

Zoe B.  Girl Reporter The Mission Inn Hotel’s 25th Festival of Lights Anniversary Celebration began with the lighting of the Mission Inn and a fireworks spectacular following after. At the lighting ceremony, over 5 million lights lit up the walls of the entire hotel. Over 75,000 people attended the celebration and gazed at the pure lighted beauty. This has been a tradition for 25 years … Continue reading Girl Report | Silver Anniversary Celebration

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Girl Report | Veronica’s Home of Mercy: Baby Shower

Lily D.  Girl Reporter On November 4th I went to a baby shower put on by Girl Scout troop 640. The participants were asked to bring donations of diapers, diaper bags, baby wipes, clothes, and baby hygiene products. All of the items donated were given to Veronica’s Home of Mercy. Veronica’s Home of Mercy is organization that provides a home for struggling moms and their … Continue reading Girl Report | Veronica’s Home of Mercy: Baby Shower

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Girl Report | Disney Leadership Day

Milane D.  Girl Reporter Disney is known for the catchphrase… “the happiest place on earth” and on this previous Thursday, I got the privilege to experience the magic myself. Now, I know that Thursday is a school day, but I went to Disneyland and California Adventure with my ASB class for a leadership training and it was an amazing experience. When we first arrived at … Continue reading Girl Report | Disney Leadership Day

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Girl Report | Veterans Day Fun

Samantha S. Girl Reporter Many people celebrate veterans day. Do you? Veterans day is a day when we celebrate, honor, and remember our troops. These troops were in all different ranks and wars. Many people died, to save our country. Veterans day is when we remember those people, the retired veterans, and currently fight veterans. This year I celebrated Veterans Day at Gibbel Park, in … Continue reading Girl Report | Veterans Day Fun

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Girl Report | Support Your Community

Zoe B. Girl Reporter Small Business Saturday is a holiday shopping tradition. It occurs every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was originally founded by American Express in the year 2010 and has been going on since. It helps bring the attention of the importance on the support of small businesses all across the United States of America. Over 6,000 businesses participated in small … Continue reading Girl Report | Support Your Community

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Girl Report | The Science Within

Elise M.  Girl Reporter On Sunday, the 3rd of December, an event titled Frozen STEM was held in the Redlands Central office. The event was offered to the Brownie and Daisy age groups and offered several activities for the girls to do. These activities and crafts were all STEM-themed, spiking the interest of both creative and scientific types. The event the girls participated in were … Continue reading Girl Report | The Science Within

The 2017 Rose Parade

Samantha E Girl Reporter On the start of Thanksgiving break I volunteered for the Rose Parade.  While volunteering there, I witnessed how complete strangers from Riverside came together as a community and helped put a beautiful creation together. The Rose Parade started in the Winter of 1890, the club members of the Valley Hunt Club started brainstorming ways to promote the “Mediterranean of the West”. … Continue reading The 2017 Rose Parade

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Girl Report | History: Our Hope for the Future

Nesha S. Girl Reporter As we celebrate Veteran’s Day, we honor our military veterans, those who sacrificed for our country, and we celebrate our American history. The history of America is our hope for the future.  It is a history of incredible valor, sacrifice, tragedy, love, war, struggle, failure, victory, diversity, and unity. Empires rise and fall.  It is up to the next generations, including … Continue reading Girl Report | History: Our Hope for the Future

Girl Report | G.I.R.L. 2017 Review

The largest girl-led event for girls and young women in the world was an epic celebration of go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders! Thousands of girls and those who support them came together from around the world in early October to attend G.I.R.L. 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA, the mega event provided attendees with unforgettable experiences as they gained inspiration, tools to … Continue reading Girl Report | G.I.R.L. 2017 Review

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Girl Report | Shake Out Earthquake Drill at the Palm Springs Art Museum

Teagan B.  Girl Reporter   California has hundreds of earthquakes a year.  Today alone we have had two earthquakes. In the last seven days there have been nine earthquakes. In the last thirty days there have been thirty seven earthquakes. In the last year there have been five hundred fifty-seven earthquakes.  These were all in Southern California. Some earthquakes are very small and you may … Continue reading Girl Report | Shake Out Earthquake Drill at the Palm Springs Art Museum

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES

February is Black History Month! Everyday this month we will be acknowledging a phenomenal Black woman that has done her part in paving the way for younger generations of Black Women! This week on our social media accounts we celebrated, Marian Cook, Alexa Canady, Simone Biles, Daisy Bates, Dorothy Celeste. You can view each post here. During the month we will also have activities at every level to explore the … Continue reading BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES

Black Lives Matter: We Stand Together, a Message from our CEO

In this bitter year that began with hope, we have endured sickness, isolation and economic devastation. Then a few short weeks ago, we watched in horror the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that marked the last moments of a black man’s life as it was brutally and heartlessly squeezed from his body by a police officer. George Floyd called out at least 16 times, “I … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: We Stand Together, a Message from our CEO