Come one, come all to the 22nd annual Jefferson Township Day celebration
The Jefferson Arts Committee has scheduled the 22nd annual celebration of Jefferson Township Day for Saturday, July 12, 2008 (rain date Sunday, July 13) at the Jefferson Township High School fields located behind the school at 1010 Weldon Road in Oak Ridge. The day’s events will begin with the traditional kick-off parade along Weldon Road at 11 AM led by the Golden Falcons Marching Band.
There will be plenty of family fun with an expected 80 arts/crafts/merchandise/service vendors lining the field offering their products and information in addition to a dozen food vendors tempting your palate with everything from apple fritters to zeppoles.
There will be continuous live entertainment and demonstrations throughout the day into the evening as follows:
12 noon to 7 PM Al Gori on the field with his mini merry-go-round
12:30-2:30 PM Jinx the Clown under the white tent on the field
12:45-1:25 PM Huey Branson and the band Thunderhill on the main stage
1:00-1:45 PM The band Insouciant performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
1:25-1:45 PM Diane’s School of Dance members on the Pride of Jefferson stage
1:45-2:25 PM Ken Theall and the band Soul Groove on the main stage
1:45-2:30 PM The band Skies on Fire performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
2:25-2:45 PM Morris County Dance Academy members on the Pride of Jefferson stage
2:30-3:15 PM The band *64 performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
2:30-3:30 PM Magician Will Shaw on the field
2:45-3:25 PM John Festa and the band After Dark on the main stage
3:15-4:00 PM The band Above All Fallen performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
3:30-4:30 PM Magician Will Shaw on the Pride of Jefferson stage
4:00-4:45 PM The band Stop the Clock performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
4:30-5:15 PM Jim LaSala and the band The Acoustic Eels on the main stage
4:45-5:30 PM The band Static Channel performs on the Young Rockers’ stage
5:00-8:00 PM Lisa Leu of Evention, Inc. on stilts on the field
5:00-7:00 PM Merrilloons the Clown under the white tent on the field
5:15-5:30 PM Martial Inspiration Center members on the Pride of Jefferson stage
5:30-6:15 PM Vern Miller and the band Caterpillar Book on the main stage
6:15-6:30 PM Yoga Plus members on the Pride of Jefferson stage
6:30-7:30 PM Craig Stevens and the band Scoot on Down on the main stage
Outdoor Laser Tag will be waiting for you on the Jefferson Township High School field. “Last-Man-Standing” will be the name of the approximately ten-minute game where each participant will be manned with a laser gun. Dodge through the barricades that will be set up in this fast-paced game that combines the classic games of tag and hide and seek with a high-tech twist. All ages encouraged to participate.
Experience real rock climbing up a 25-foot wall where up to four people can climb at once. Make it to the top and ring your buzzer to declare victory! Appropriate for all ages and abilities, anyone who can fit into a body harness and is able to take instructions from a professional staff member can participate.
Children will have fun on several inflatable activities, trying their hand at games of skill (Pre-K through 5th graders), and participating in the fishing contest (up to 15 years of age) and decorated box contest (open to all ages).
Following the presentation of the Mayor’s Citizens of the Year Awards, enjoy a concert under the stars featuring the talented voices of the Jefferson Community Chorus at 8 PM and the fine instrumental expertise of the Jefferson Township Community Band at 8:45 PM. Once the 50/30/20 raffle winners are called, relax and look up at the sky for the best aerial fireworks display in northern New Jersey –even bigger and better this year!
Admission is free, but a nominal admission fee ($2 per adult/$1 per child) will apply at all gates beginning at 5:30 PM. Parking is free in the Jefferson Township Middle School, Jefferson Township High School, and Jefferson Township Municipal Building/Library parking lots; on Sparta Mountain Road and Weldon Road; and at the SnoBowl area on Weldon Road (adjacent to the middle school); but the high school’s parking lot B will be by handicapped permit or special permit only.
For information call 973-697-2032 or 973-697-3828, watch area newspapers for details as the day approaches, and log on to www.jeffersonarts.org and www.jeffersontownship.net (Events) for updated schedules and important information as it becomes available. Anyone interested in volunteering to help the Arts Committee stage this day or any non-profit group wishing to participate in sponsoring an activity is also welcome to call or e-mail at jeffersonartscomm@hotmail.com
In the meantime, mark Saturday, July 12th on your calendar today!