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[quote=Anonymous]OP--the service is open to all.  Your child will want to sit in the "kids section" with the mitzvah childs friends.  They will not want to sit with you.

A few other things to remember--the gift can either be mailed to the house or brought to the party.  It should not be brought to the service.  Jews do not handle money on the sabbath.

When the congregation rises, it's a sign of respect.  This is not the time to excuse yourself to go to the restroom.  You do that when the congregation is seated.  The service can range from 2-3.5hrs depending on the shul so excusing yourself is not uncommon.

The service has 3 parts.  Very loosely, there is 1)morning prayer 2) torah service 3) afternoon prayer.  On Sat, they all blend into each other which is why you end up with a 3.5 hrs service.  The important part for a mitzvah is the torah service.  Morning services might start around 9:30 with the torah service starting at 10.  Many, many people will show up for the torah service and skip morning prayer.  This is okay and acceptable.  Most people stay for the afternoon service since it follows the torah service and then comes kiddish (lunch).

Someone above suggested your daughter call you when the service is over.  Jews do not use electronics in shul on the sabbath.  She needs to silence her phone and then walk outside to call you.

As far as transportation--carpools are wonderful. 
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