January
Spelling Bee – All fourth and fifth grade students from Cedar Grove are invited to participate in our annual spelling bee. The first, second and third place contestants move on to a district wide competition. |
March/April
Story Time with the Easter Bunny – Children up to 8 years old are invited to the Cedar Grove Library to enjoy a story, craft and snack. There is even a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. The goal of this event is to promote reading to young children. |
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April
Mother’s Market – Mother’s Market is a giant indoor sale of new and gently used items for babies, young children and new mothers. Vendors purchase space in which to sell their own goods. This is one of our biggest fundraisers. |
May
Scholarship Program – Every Spring the Junior Women’s Club of Cedar Grove awards a $500 scholarship to a high school senior. The focus of the scholarship is volunteerism. |
May
Memorial Day Parade – Every year, the Juniors march in the Cedar Grove Memorial Day Parade. At the conclusion of the parade, we sell baked goods at the town picnic at Community Park. |
June
Clean Sweep Day – This is an annual community event that takes place on a Saturday morning in June. Local civic groups pick different areas of the town to clean up. It’s a great way to keep our town clean and beautiful! |
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August
National Night Out – This event is sponsored by the Cedar Grove Police Department and is held at Community Park. Local and national groups set up tables and distribute information and giveaways. There is free food and entertainment. It’s a nice family event! |
October
Trick-or-Treat at the Nursing Home – Every year around Halloween, the Juniors bring their children (in costume) to a local nursing home to visit the residents and distribute hand-made favors. It’s a very rewarding experience for all involved. |
June-September
Summer Playgroup – Members meet one day a week at a local park during the summer months. It gives the children a chance to play and meet new friends, and the members an opportunity to stay in touch over the summer months.
Year-round
Social Events – Throughout the year the Juniors get together socially for such events as a holiday dinner, a holiday cookie swap, ladies nights out, and craft nights. It gives everyone an opportunity to have a fun, relaxing time and to get to know each other socially. |
December
Letters to Santa – In early December a North Pole mail box is placed outside the Cedar Grove Post Office. The Juniors work with the local post office to be sure that Santa responds to all the letters the boys and girls of Cedar Grove write to him.
Breakfast with Santa – Santa parks his sleigh in Cedar Grove for this special event. Local families can enjoy breakfast and get a photo opportunity with Santa. Each child receives a special gift from Ole’ Saint Nick. This is one of our big fundraisers
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