Painting for a Purpose
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Started in 2015, this project has raised thousands of dollars for various local charities while allowing attendees to get creative, meet new people, grow their skills and have some fun. Since all the profits go right back into the community, it's a win-win for everyone involved.
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Designer Bag Bingo
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These bingo events are held several times throughout the year to benefit a variety of causes. Try your luck at winning some fabulous designer bags from Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke or Kate Spade.
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Distinguished Young Women
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As the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school junior females of its type, we have the honor of hosting and overseeing this program in the county. The young ladies that participate compete in categories such as scholastics, talent, interview, fitness and self-expression all to be considered for a scholarship to the college of their choosing.
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Wreaths Across America
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Each December, volunteers place wreaths on individual veteran's graves in locations throughout the U.S. The Greater Waldorf Jaycees hope to eventually get ALL graves covered at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. This is a large undertaking and will require a lot of fundraising efforts, manpower and dedication by the volunteers committed to this great cause.
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Senior Citizen Prom
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Music, dinner, dancing, and even the crowning of a king and queen are just some of what you’ll see at this annual event. Volunteers come together every year to give local senior citizens a night they’ll never forget.
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Yard Sale & Flea Market
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Join us as we host a variety of direct sale and yard sale vendors in our parking lot for this summertime event. Rent a space to sell your goods in a prime location, grab some lunch fresh off the grill or stock up on some great inexpensive merchandise. Whichever you do, we're sure you'll have a great time all while benefiting the community.
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Bounce Out the Stigma (BOTS)
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New to our roster in 2016, this 1-day basketball camp founded and coached by a former player of the Harlem Wizards is specifically designed for children with special needs. It gives the players the opportunity to not only gain developmental skills, learn the fundamentals of teamwork, and strengthen their skills & knowledge of the game of basketball, but ultimately helps develop the self-confidence they need to believe that only their WILL defines their LIMITS!
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Texas Hold'em Tournament
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EVENT ON HOLD - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES - Back on our roster in 2018, this event is held quarterly to help raise funds to support our programs and the services the Jaycees provide. Join us for an evening of gambling, friends, excitement and hopefully a big win. |
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Run For Heroes 5k
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EVENT ON HOLD - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES - This project will be run annually to support local veterans in their fight against PTSD and suicide by raising awareness and funds to help send veterans at risk to a local camp for confidence building activities, medical care and group support.
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