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CELEBRATE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT AT "GIRLFEST" 2008

Garden City, NY July 16, 2008- Girls just want to have fun! The Girl Scouts of Nassau County will hold “GIRLFEST” on September 21, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Broadway Mall! Girls ages 5-17 are invited to spend the afternoon exploring what it means to be a Girl Scout!
 
“GIRLFEST is a great way to bring together girls of all ages and discover what makes them want to join our organization and see how we can affect their lives,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We know that making a difference starts here with getting to know what our girls are all about!”
 
Girls get the chance to preview the Fall Products and learn information on the new Leadership Development Program for girls. They also will have the opportunity to participate in fun and educational activities and workshops such as, healthy living activities, science discovery, making a beaded bangle bracelet or sand art, sing-along, face painting and much more.

Don’t miss out! Register today! The cost per girl is $5.00 for Girl Scouts and $10.00 for non-members. Please also bring a donation of one non-perishable item for the Island Harvest Food Bank!
 
For more information about GIRLFEST 2008, please contact Marie Rauch, at 516 741-2550, extension 217 or email at rauchm@gsnc.org.
 
Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and receive skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 96th year, continues to make the world a better place one girl at a time.

For more information on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County call Donna Rivera Downey 516 741-2550 at ext. 260, or visit www.gsnc.org.