Thanks to all of our exhibitors, volunteers and the Shelton community, the Jaycees 47th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair was another HUGE success! Beautiful weather and tons of visitors. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Mark your calendars now! Always the First Sunday in June on the Huntington Green, our 2012 event will be on June 3rd with a rain date on the following Sunday. Click on the Arts & Crafts Fair tab on our home page for all the details. We had 70 registered exhibitors in 2011, down just a bit from previous years, but the quality work of our exhibitors was second to none. Diversity is the hallmark of our fair. It’s a juried event with cash prizes for Best in Arts & Best in Crafts. We limit exhibitors to a maximum of three in each category. In 2011, as in previous years, we had to deny several applications in order to create that “perfect mix”... --Continue
Upcoming Events
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Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella & Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven
Join a Shelton Jaycees Team at the Birmingham Group Health Services’ 24th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit on Saturday, March 10th, 2012, at AMF Lanes in Milford, CT.
Each year, hundreds of community members, businesses, organizations, and groups participate in the Bowl-2-Benefit which helps raise much needed funds for BGHS’ crucial domestic violence programs The Umbrella and Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven.
This year, they need our help more than ever! Please, help us help them continue to make difference in the lives of battered women and their children by becoming a bowler or by selling paper bowling pins to your family, friends and co-workers. Come to a planning meeting or contact any chapter officer to be a part of the Shelton Jaycees Team!
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2nd Tuesday Planning Meetup (ON A WEDNESDAY!)
The February 2nd Tuesday Planning Meetup will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, at Panera Bread.
We have a tradition of starting new traditions. You’re invited to our monthly planning meeting run by our chapter officers. The meeting typically runs about an hour. There will be a summary of projects from the previous month, along with planning for our upcoming events. After the meeting, people hang out and socialize. It’s a great time to meet people, sign up for an activity, plan a future project, or even make suggestions for a new project. Guests are always welcome, We’ll see you there!
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Sunday: The Shelton Jaycees, a local non-profit community group, held their Annual Best Pizza in Shelton Open-house. The event was held at Pinerock Firehouse in Shelton. Almost thirty people helped choose the Best Sausage, Best Pepperoni, Best Vegetable, Best Cheese and Best Overall Pizzas. Ten local pizza establishments each donated and delivered a pie for each category. They were delivered in identical generic pizza boxes to hide the identity of the restaurant. Participants tasted small pieces of each pie and voted for the letter code assigned by a non-judge. The voting was very close in each of the categories. The Best Sausage Pizza winner was Basil’s Pizza – (203) 926-6848 located at 725 Bridgeport Ave. The Best Vegetable Pizza winner was Lia’s Pizza – (203) 924-7009 located at 425 River Road. The Best Cheese Pizza winner was Giove’s Pizza – (203) 225-6000... --Continue
Under 41 & Over 21? On Saturday Oct. 23rd the Shelton Jaycees are running a Best Pizza in Shelton Open House where attendees can learn more about the Shelton Jaycees and help choose The Best Pizza in Shelton. Judging will be in 5 categories: Best Pepperoni, Best Sausage, Best Veggie, Best Cheese & Best Overall. RSVP required. Space is limited to the first 64 prospective members. Call event chairman, Jim Nissen, at 203-521-2498 in advance to reserve your ballot. Event takes place at 6 PM at Pine Rock Firehouse 722 Long Hill Avenue in Shelton. All ages are welcome however membership is available only to people between 21 and 40. The Shelton Jaycees offer opportunities to meet people and volunteer. Chapter President Kate Jager states “Members volunteer as much as they’d like and only at activities that interest them.” It’s hands-on leadership training... --Continue
Sunday March 29th: The Shelton Jaycees, a local non-profit community group, held their Annual Best Pizza in Shelton Open-house. The event was held at Pinerock Firehouse in Shelton. Over thirty people helped choose the Best Sausage, Best Pepperoni, Best Veggie, Best Cheese and Best Overall Pizzas. Ten local Pizza establishments each donated and delivered a pie for each category. They were delivered in identical generic pizza boxes to hide the identity of the restaurant. Participants tasted small pieces of each pie and voted for the letter code assigned by a non-judge. The voting was very close in each of the categories. The Best Sausage Pizza winner was Carmine’s Ristorante Italiano – (203) 922-1233 located at 376 River Rd. The Best Sausage runner up was Villa Pizza and Restaurant – (203) 929-1155 located at 888 Bridgeport Ave. The Best Pepperoni Pizza winner was Vincent’s... --Continue
