Remember Junior Auxiliary's 27th Annual Christmas in the Park is less than 2 weeks away!  Kids, get your Christmas list ready for Santa, check it twice, then head to downtown McMinnville for a fun night with your whole family!

Coats for the Community

Another great year for our annual coat giveaway.  We combine our Book Drive with the coat giveaway so not only do the children get free winter wear, they receive free books to take home and read.  Due to popular demand, we will continue the Coats for the Community with the Book Drive at Christmas in the Park December 4th, 2012

Christmas Luminaries

Christmas Luminaries still on sale for $10 each.  The name of your loved one in honor or in memory of is printed on the bag.  The bag is displayed downtown, luminary lit and names read during opening ceremony of Christmas in the Park, December 4th, 2012.  Contact Amy Myers, Chair or any other JA member to purchase luminaries.

27th Annual Christmas in the Park

Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville, TN invites everyone to our 27th Annual Christmas in the Park in Downtown McMinnville Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 from 6pm -8pm.  Free to the public, so bundle up and enjoy a fun-filled night with your family.  Many downtown businesses participating, free hot chocolate, coffee, popcorn and other treats.  Don't forget to visit the JA cider house for free hot apple cider and cookies.  There will be children's activities at various businesses as well as bounce house and slide, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Children can call the North Pole and talk to Santa's elves and we will be giving away coats, hats, scarves and gloves.  We will also display Christmas luminaries that have been sold and the names will be read in honor or in memory of a loved one at the opening ceremony!  We look forward to seeing you there!!

JA members are currently selling NAJA cookbooks titled "Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons".  A Crowning Collection of Recipes and Memories from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.  It is 8x11 hardback and has 192 pages with 205 recipes.  These cookbooks would make wonderful gifts for anyone.  "Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons" is only available through Junior Auxiliary Chapters or NAJA.  The price for these cookbooks are $15 each.  The Members will also be selling these at Autumn Street Fair Booth and Christmas in the Park or you may contact any JA member to purchase your copy today. 

Upcoming Events...........

•  Pencil Pals (School Supplies for children in need)
• JA is volunteering to serve at the Child Advocacy Gala on Sept 27th
• Autumn Street Fair (Fall Photo's) - October 6th
• Coats for the Community - October 27 - 10am -1pm at the 3 Star Mall
• Christmas in the Park - December 4, 2012

Just a few of the community events that JA is proud to be a part of.  

FALL PHOTO'S AT THE AUTUMN STREET FAIR

Make plans to stop by the Junior Auxiliary Booth at the Autumn Street Fair on October 6th from 9am - 5pm.  The ladies of JA have plans for a creative photo op.  Bring your kid's dressed in their fall cuteness along with $15.00 (cash) to purchase a set of photo.  We will be located near Citizen's Tri County Bank.  Hope to see you there.

Pencil Pals

Remember those much needed school supplies for the children in our local schools.  New or gently used backpacks, paper, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, dry erase markers, hand sanitizer, Kleenex and disinfectant wipes are popular items needed.  Please collect as many items as you can and bring them to our next General meeting in August!

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 Christie Gillispie at 931-273-5964 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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JA Week

P R E S S R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUBJECT: NATIONAL JUNIOR AUXILIARY WEEK

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Leah Simpson AT 931.607.7729 or leahm528@aol.com

Local Junior Auxiliary celebrates service in April

15,215 - The number of women serving their communities through the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries.

279,613 - The number of service hours Junior Auxiliary members worked in their communities in 2010-11.

$2,680,949 - The amount of money Junior Auxiliaries invested in eight southeastern states in 2010-11.

Return on that investment - priceless.

The hard work goes on year-round, but during the first week of April each year, the Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville pauses to say thanks to the community for other great year.

A year packed with service to families and children through numerous service projects that include everything from Coats for the Community to Hoppin’ into Health. "We have seen numerous lives changed from JA’s service projects,” says public relations chairman Leah Simpson. “I immediately think of the many families we helped at Christmas time and how many thank you’s we received from single mothers expressing how their family would not have a Christmas if we didn’t help.”

"This is such an exciting week for us, because it gives us a chance to thank all of the citizens of McMinnville for supporting us in this work, and to recognize our wonderful corporate sponsors who finance these projects," JA of McMinnville President Cole Black, said. "The families and children we serve are so deserving and thankful for this assistance, and none of that would be possible without the support of the entire community."

Junior Auxiliary has a rich history of service, and the Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville, is carrying on that tradition. This Chapter embraces the founding principles of our national organization, “helping children and making a difference in their lives,” said Charlotte Seals, NAJA President.

JA of McMinnville is a part of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA), a non-profit organization founded in 1941 with headquarters in Greenville, MS. NAJA has more than 15,000 active, associate, and life members in 101chapters in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas.

The NAJA slogan is “Care Today – Character Tomorrow” and when teamed with the current focus of the Association, Junior Auxiliary Chapters are working more than ever before to increase awareness of child health and welfare and how it affects their futures.

For more information, or to make a tax deductible donation to JA of McMinnville, visit its website at www.jaofmcminnville.blogspot.com or find them on Facebook. For more information on NAJA, visit www.najanet.org or call (662) 332-3000.

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Hoppin' into Health

EASTER EGG HUNT
Hoppin Into Health
with the
McMinnville Junior
Auxiliary


~March 31st~
10:00am-11:00am
Hickory Creek
Elementary

*SNACKS!!!
*PRIZES!!! *CANDY!!!

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!!!