Events Held in Early 2011

Fourth of July Bike Parade

Monday, July 4th, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Every year, on the fourth of July, the Collingswood Junior Women's Club hosts the annual Fourth of July Bike Parade in Knight Park, and this year was no exception! One-hundred and fifty (YES! 150!) Kids of all ages (plus their parents) dressed up their bikes, and themselves, to show off their patriotic colors! Food, prizes, and a good time were had by all. (Oh, and can't forget the ice cream! Thanks go to the American Legion for their generation Ice Cream donation!)

For a listing on winners from the event, check out the Collingswood Patch event article. If you'd like to view more pictures of the event, please visit the online gallery (Image credits to Jamie Gusrang). We hope to see everyone again next year!

May Fair

Saturday, March 28th, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Every year, the Collingswood Junior Women's Club has booth at Collingswood's annual May Fair, which takes place along Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ., and this year was no exception! This year, the Juniors sold terra cotta planting pots and a selection of wine and beverage glasses, all hand painted by club members. Proceeds benefited the Valerie Fund, as well as local charities.

Knight Park Hike

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 - 9 a.m.: The Collingswood Junior Women's Club hosted the First Annual Knight Park Hike on Sunday, May 22nd (in a small amount of rain). Kids of all ages (and their parents) walked the park to make a difference. Proceeds from this year are going towards building a pollination garden in the park. Thank you to everyone for coming out, and making our first annual hike a success!

This event was also featured in a write-up on Collingswood's Patch!

Green Fest

Saturday, April 16th, 2011 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Collingswood Junior Women's Club joined many others at the annual Collingswood Green Fest along Irvin Ave., Collingswood, NJ.

This year, the Juniors sold terra cotta planting pots (hand painted by club members!), along with a selection of herbs (Lavender, Basil, and Thyme to name a few), with proceeds going to benefit the Valerie Fund and local charities. In addition to selling the pots, the Juniors worked in conjuction with a local Daisy Girl Scout Troop to plant herbs purchased by patrons into the hand-painted pots. Helping the Girls to earn their 'Make the World a Better Place' and 'Use Resources Wisely' Daisy patches.

Take a look at the Collingswood Patch's article on this event.

Meet & Greet

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 - 7 p.m.: The Collingswood Junior Women's Club hosted a Meet & Greet at The Pour House located at 124 Haddon Ave., Westmont, NJ.

Friends, old and new, met up to learn what Juniors is all about.