Newsletter

The JA Newsletter was emailed out this week. Please let Leah Simpson know ASAP if you did NOT receive a copy of it and would like to view the newsletter. Email: leahm528@aol.com

Third Annual Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville Crown Jewels Art Gala

You're invited to Third Annual Crown Jewels Art Gala - Saturday, March 11, 2012, 7p-11p at the McMinnville Country Club. Click here to RSVP http://new.evite.com/services/links/WA4AYG7ZIX
3 more days until this amazing event!!!

26th Annual Christmas in the Park

This year JA is pleased to have so many of the businesses downtown who were eager to get involved with this event. Magness Library will be having story telling, there will be a live nativity scene provided by Covenant Fellowship Church, lots of musical entertainment, the ever popular Telephone to Santa's Elves, Bounce Houses, Et Cetera will be providing a craft this year for the children, the Hot Dog man will be downtown providing delicious food for everyone, many of the downtown business will be open and offering free coffee, hot chocolate, or other beverages, along with Pioneer Pediatrics inviting everyone to come and have their picture made with Santa! This will be an event you don't want to miss! Bundle up and come join us for a night of fun, Tuesday, December 6th at 5:45pm!

Lacey Jones says, "This is one of my favorite events we do. This event, to me, signifies to the importance of coming together, celebrating the child in all our hearts, enhancing the lives of children in our community, while teaching my child this season is not just about presents, but about giving and doing so with a willing heart."

Christmas Luminaries On Sale Until December 1st!!!

Junior Auxiliary Members are currently selling Christmas Luminaries to be on display at Christmas in the Park. Luminaries are $10/piece. Please see any JA Member to purchase!

Coats for the Community - October 15

Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville's

Coats for Community and Book giveaway

will be Saturday, October 15th
10am-1pm at Three Star Mall (in the former Bookland location).
Please help us spread the word!

JA of McMinnville collecting donations now!

Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville is currently accepting donations to support three of their annual service projects: Coats for the Community, Pencil Pals and the JA Book Drive.

THIS IS AN ONGOING COLLECTION BY MEMBERS OF JA.

Items can be dropped off at Ashley's Attic in the Plaza Shopping Center, Peg Broadcasting Radio Station (Home of 105.3 Wow Country, Star 107, 1230 WAKI and 960 WBMC) or Security Federal Savings Bank. You can also contact any member of Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville to arrange pickup or delivery of any donations.

Coats for the Community

Provides coats and other cold weather wear and accessories to community members in need.

JA is COLLECTING new and gently used coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes and other cold weather clothing and accessories.

Pencil Pals

Provides school supplies to local schools for underprivileged children to be distributed by school guidance counselors on an as-needed basis.

JA is COLLECTING new and gently used backpacks, pencils, pens, pencil boxes, safety scissors, folders, glue sticks, composition books, and other school supplies.

JA Book Drive

Provides books to community children in order to foster an appreciation and love of reading.

JA is COLLECTING new and gently used, age appropriate books for children in grade levels pre-k to middle school. All appropriate genres accepted.

Thank you for supporting Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville and the children of McMinnville and Warren County!

Yankee Doodle Children's Parade

Please join the ladies of Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville for their annual Yankee Doodle Children’s Parade on July 4th at 10:30 am in Downtown McMinnville. The Children's Parade is a part of the City of McMinnville's Independence Day Celebration.

For children 0 - 5th grade.

NO ENTRY FEE!
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Schedule:
9am - Check in/registration begins
10:15am - Particiants must be in assigned areas and judging begins
10:30am - The PARADE begins!
10:45am - Awards presented

Parent Information:
- No gas-powered - battery operated "Hot Wheels" type vehicles are ok
- Entries should have a patriotic or state/community-pride theme
- An adult must accompany small children on the "parade route."
- Entry numbers must be on the child (not the float), clearly visable to judges.
- Awards will be given immediately following the parade.
- Entry suggestions: decorated bike, tricycle, wagon, stroller, or any push/pull/pedal toy or "float" - kids and parents, use your imagination!

Pre-registration applications can be picked up at Ashley's Attic, McMinnville Civic Center, Chamber of Commerce, 105.3 Wow Country Radio Station, Magness Library and the Southern Standard.

Applications can be turned in to: Ashley's Attic & McMinnville Civic Center
Mailed to: Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville/Yankee Doodle Parade/P.O. Box 791/McMinnville, TN 37111.
or Entries can be handed in: at the parade location until 10am on July 4th.

Winners will be chosen in each category.

Contact Stephanie Ward at 931-808-9291 with questions about the event.


Thanks to our sponsors:
McMinnville Parks and Recreation
105.3 Wow Country
River Park Hospital
Southern Standard
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