Events & Activities... 2-11 Jefferson School News.. 12 Jefferson Fire District. 13 City of Jefferson / Jefferson Park & Rec. 14 Community Resources... 15 This Community Newsletter is produced and distributed by Greater Jefferson Community Center...The Community Gathering Place 107 N. MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 355 JEFFERSON, OR 97352 541.327.7996 Click here to visit our website Click here to like us on Facebook LOTS OF HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER. STOP BY ANY DAY BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM OR CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS To subscribe/unsubscribe to this FREE newsletter, send an email to gjcc97352@gmail.com. Submissions are due by the 28th of the preceding month.
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City Hall & Library 150 N. 2nd St. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 6pm Santa will be joining us this year!!! * Gather with family, friends & neighbors for an evening of holiday cheer! *Delight in hot cocoa while enjoying holiday songs from JES kids *Fun for the whole family! Youth Center Reopens Tuesday, December 4th After being closed since October 23rd due to medical reasons, the Jefferson Teen Connection Youth Center will be reopening Tuesday, December 4th. We are located at 172 North Main, and as always the center is free to any child between the ages of 10-17. For more information please visit our web page at www.jeffersonteenconnection.com 3
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MESSY CHRISTMAS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 TH 4PM-6PM @Jefferson United Methodist Church Games, crafts, worship & dinner Kids with their favorite adult(s) welcome IT S FREE IT S FUN IT S MESSY! More info call: 541-327-1948 Christmas Tree Safety Tips PICKING THE TREE Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. PLACING THE TREE Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2 from the base of the trunk. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. LIGHTING THE TREE Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer s instructions for number of light strands to connect. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. 5
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Jefferson United Methodist Church 4 TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT CHRISTMAS BRUNCH DECEMBER 23, 2018 AT JUMC Brunch at 10:30AM & Worship at 11AM A service of worship & song As we anticipate the Christ child coming into the world. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! The Jefferson Community Pantry team sends special thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who will have provided over 2700 work hours in 2018, our sustaining monthly & many other financial supporters, area fruit & vegetable growers and other individuals & local groups who contribute so much and do so many things to help. It takes a lot of people and resources to keep the pantry going. We are so grateful for all of the community support. Because of you, the pantry is feeding around 200 kids and adults a month with over 30,000 pounds of food this year. You make it happen Jefferson! 9
EXPRESS YOURSELF!!!! WHERE: Jefferson United Methodist Church (corner of 2 nd & Church in Jefferson) WHEN: Starting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 after Early Release 2pm-4pm, and every THIRD Wednesday a month 2pm-4pm through December 2019. WHO: JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS GRADES 7-12 WHAT: ART CLASS (not crafts) for Jefferson Students who would like additional Art Instruction or who are not able to fit Art Classes at JHS into their school schedule this year. For students who are willing to try a variety of art mediums including drawing, painting, oil pastels, print making, and more. REQUIREMENT: Students must be willing to commit to attending all of the sessions. Class will consist of approximately 18 students and 6 adults. Respectful behavior is required of all at all times. THERE IS NO COST FOR THESE CLASSES all art materials & snacks are provided FREE! INSTRUCTOR: Mark Manning, who retired from Jefferson High School after teaching art for 35 years. Questions contact Mark at 541-327-1948 WHAT TO DO NOW: Interested students must complete the EXPRESS YOURSELF! Applications (available at JHS Art & Counseling Depts or Jefferson Station) and leave it with Ms Lloyd of JHS Art Dept, MS Moss at JHS Counseling, or drop it off to Michelle at Jefferson Station before December 15, 2018. Class size is limited, participants will be selected based on when they get their application in. This class is made possible by a generous New People/New Places Grant from the Cascadia District Office & Extension Society of the Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Church Conference. It is to provide experiences in local communities that engage a variety of community members in enrichment activities that build relationships and strengthen communities. It is not a religious program, it s just about teenagers & adults having fun learning new art techniques and doing art together. 10
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Jefferson Public School District Visit Our Website School Calendars December 2018 Jefferson Elementary School 4 ~ Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, & 17 to sing at State Capitol Building 12:30 Rooms 18 & 19 to sing at the City Hall Tree Lighting 6pm 5 ~ Early Dismissal 1:30pm 7 ~ Food Drive Ends 11 ~ PTC Meeting 6:00pm 12 ~ Early Dismissal 1:30pm 13 ~ 4th & 5th Grade Music Program 7pm 14 ~ Read-Along 9am / Sing-Along 10am Kinders Music Program 2pm 17 ~ Winter Break (12/17/18-1/1/19) Jefferson Middle School 3rd ~ PTC Mtg at Jefferson Station @ 6:30pm 7th ~ JMS Choir and Band Concert in JMS Gym @ 7:00pm 14 ~ PRIDE Assembly & last day of school Dec 17-Jan 1 Christmas Vacation January 2 ~ School resumes Jefferson High School Dec. 1 = Christmas Bazaar in the Gym 9am - 3pm Dec. 1 = National Honor Society collecting Canned Food in 7th St. Park 1pm - 3pm Dec. 1 = Drama presents: Road Toll and Shake, Rattle, and Rot (a Zombie Musical) 7pm Cost: $6/ general admission & $5/students Dec. 4 = Basketball vs Taft @ JHS 4:30/6:00/7:30 Dec. 5 = National Honor Society Window painting 3:30-7:00pm Dec. 6 = Winter Choir and Band Concert JHS Commons 7:00pm Dec. 7 = Home Wrestling Meet @JHS 3:00pm Basketball @Creswell 4:30/6:00/7:30pm Dec. 8 = Winter Formal/JHS Commons 7;00-10:00pm Dec, 11 = Basketball vs Riverdale 4:30/6:00/7:30 Dec. 12 = Grad Nite Meeting/JHS Library 6:00pm Dec. 14 = Basketball vs Willamina 4:30/6:00/7:30 Dec. 15 = Wrestling @Stayton HS 10:00am Dec. 17 = Winter/Christmas Break starts Basketball @ Chemawa 3:00/4:30/6/7:30 Dec. 21 = Wrestling @Central HS 10:00am Dec. 21 & 22 = Home Basketball Tournament 5:00/7:00 Jefferson School District Dec. 29 = Wrestling @Elmira Invitational 9:00am Basketball @Crow HS 2:00pm Board Meeting December 10th ~ 6:30pm District Board Room The Jefferson School Board meets the second Monday of each month in the District Board Room, at 6:30 p.m. The Board Room is located in the building directly behind the District Office. Individuals wishing to address the Board during audience time will be asked to sign in upon arrival. To request the addition of an item to the agenda, contact the Board secretary at 541-327-3337, x 1051. Agendas are available the Thursday preceding the meeting. Minutes, once available, are unofficial until approved by the Board. Meetings notices are published in the Albany Democrat Herald and on the district website. 12
(541) 327-2822 * jeffersonfire@jeffersonfire.org * www.jeffersonfire.org Saturday, December 1, 2018 Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo - 7:00 p.m. Jefferson Volunteer Firefighters will be hosting Bingo. They will be sponsoring Bingo along with different local groups as a fundraiser at the Jefferson Fire District. The cost for BINGO is $10 per packet and $1.00 for each special game. There will be concessions available. We look forward to seeing you there! 13
150 N. SECOND ST. JEFFERSON, OR 97352 541.327.2768 city.jeffersonoregon.us City Council Meeting December 13th @ 6:30pm City Hall Building City Hall CLOSED Dec. 24 & 25 ~NO-LATE FEE-NOVEMBER~ Bring in a minimum of 3 non-perishable food items to City Hall and we ll waive your November late fees! If you or somebody you know is at risk of having their water shut off, bring in a minimum of 5 non-perishable food items to avoid disruption of water service, for you or them! All food items must be delivered to City Hall by December 10th to avoid November late fees and/or December shut off. All donations will be given to the Jefferson Food Pantry Jefferson Park and Recreation News Ph: 541-327-3581 * www.jpnr.org PO Box 37, Jefferson, OR 97352 Jefferson Park and Rec is trying Middle School Cheerleading for 7th and 8th graders. Registration begins the 3rd of December and runs through the 13th of December during regular office hours and Saturday December 8th from 8am-12pm There will be open gym times in the JMS gym during Winter Break: December 22nd and 29th- Ages K-2 from 10:00 am-3-4 from 11:30-1:00 pm and 5-8th from 1:00-2:30 pm Jefferson Park and Recreation District is soliciting members for the Jefferson Park and Recreation Budget Committee. The Budget Committee comprises the Board and five additional community members that reviews and takes action on the proposed budget. Meetings are usually one or two evenings in early May. Terms are three year appointments. If interested: provide the following: Name, address, email and or phone contact and a brief statement that you are interested in being considered to serve on the Budget Committee. Requests for consideration must be in by 130PM Thursday January 31st. The Board will review and consider requests at their February 2019 Meeting. Mail to: PO Box 37, Jefferson, OR 97352 or Email: Meagan.semanski@jefferson.k12.or.us 14
Community Resources Clubs, Groups, & Activities for Adults Jefferson Lions Club Book Club Jefferson Scrapbookers Senior Potluck Weekly Pinochle Group Weekly Exercise Classes NW Vintage Car Club T.O.P.S (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Jefferson Threadheads Quilt Group Jefferson Women s Club Luncheon To find out more, click HERE. Community Benefit Programs Clubs, Groups, & Activities for Kids Jefferson Teen Connection Jefferson Indoor Park Livestock 4-H Club Girl Scouts Royal Family Night Out Youth Group KidZone To find out more, click HERE. Community Organizations Need to contact the City of Jefferson, the Fire District, or one of our other community organizations? Find links to all the information you need by clicking HERE. Need a little helping hand? Or would you like to volunteer or contribute? Jefferson has: A Weekly Food Pantry A Monthly Clothes Closet To find out more, click HERE. Jefferson-Area Churches Looking for a local church? Access a directory of all the churches in the Jefferson Area by clicking HERE. 15