Phoenixville Jaycees

Dogwood Festival

2010-03-29T16:26:00.001-07:00

2010 Dogwood

Prince & Princess Contest

Children between the ages of 5 to 8 years old, living in the Phoenixville Area School District, are eligible to enter the 2010 Dogwood Prince and Princess Contest.

*All contest entries must be in by: Monday April 12, 2010.

For more information: email Kim at dogwoodprinceandprincess@gmail.com

Or look online at: www.phoenixvillejaycees.org

Winners will be announced during the Dogwood Festival on Wednesday, May 12^th, with a rain date of Thursday, May 13^th.

3rd Date Auction

2010-03-29T16:22:00.000-07:00

Presenting our 3rd Annual Date Auction

Saturday, April 10th

Molly Maguire's 3rd Floor

Doors will open at 9pm

Benefits Phoenixville Relay for Life

Are you single? Let the Jaycees auction you off!

You must be 21-40 years of age to apply. There is no cost to participate. Contact phoenixvillejaycees@gmail.com for more information and to request an application.

Not single? But would still like to help out the cause?

There are a number of raffles for couples, or individuals looking for a chance to win great prizes. Look for updates to follow.

This Just In --- Beef and Beer Raffle Items Guaranteed to Rock!!

2009-07-31T12:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday All!

Usually a stop in at the ol Post Office isn't that exciting; open the box, out come the bills. But today was different as we were in receipt of not one, but TWO awesome items for the raffles for the Beef & Beer on Aug. 8. That's right, just more than one week away!!! Geez, this summer is just flyin by!

Anyway, back to the task at hand. So first we received AUTOGRAPHED 8x10s of current Philadelphia Flyers Jeff Carter and Danny Briere. Carter was one of the squad's leading scorers last year and an All-Star. Briere had an off year battling injuries, but was still an integral part of the Fly Guys' success.

Also we received TWO tickets to see the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies take on the Washington Nationals on Sept. 15 at Citizens Bank Park...wow! The Nats aren't havin the greatest year, but this is probably one of the Fightins' last home games of the season...

So, if you have been thinking to yourself "maybe I'll go," now's even more of a reason to throw down $25 for some great tunes from the Tragics, some delicious beef, and some cold beer...AND the chance to win some autographed Flyers memorabilia and some Phils Tix. Tickets for the beef and beer are avilable at Wolfgang's Books on Bridge Street, Foresta's Market and will be available at the door of hte Polish Club on Aug. 8. at 4.

Hope to see you there!!

Phoenixville Jaycees Beef and Beer Aug. 8

2009-07-11T08:38:00.000-07:00

Hey gang!! Sorry it's been so long since the last post. I think we've finally recovered from the unbelievable success that was the 2009 Dogwood Festival.

Anyway, up next on our agenda is a beef and beer fundraiser at the Polish Club in Phoenixville on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature live music from The Tragics, a local rock band comprised of bass guitarist and singer Chris Bailey, guitar player and singer Adam Karros, drummer Ant Arra and keyboardist and saxophone player Mike Hoffman (http://www.myspace.com/thetragicsmusic).

I've been listening to these guys for a while and even coached one when he played ice hockey in high school (you know who you are!). Needless to say these guys are awesome and we really appreciate them coming out to do this for us.

In addition to The Tragics, there will be 50/50s and raffles for prizes such as tickets to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com).

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Jaycees, who will in turn find some way to put that money back into the community.

Tickets for the event are $25 and will get you roast beef (obviously), side salads, beer, desserts, soda and water. Tickets are available at Wolfgang Books, 237 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor (http://wolfgangbooks.com) and Foresta's Market or by contacting the Jaycess at phoenixvillejaycees@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!!!

2009 Dogwood Parade Route

2009-05-12T07:10:00.000-07:00

Below is the 2009 Dogwood Parade Route. Parade participants should check in at 11am at the registration table at Bridge Street and Church Street. The parade will begin at 1pm and will be complete around 3pm. The Dogwood Festival will be open from 12:30 to 10pm.

Click on image above to see enlarged version.

Photos from The 2009 Dogwood Pageant - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

2009-05-05T12:26:00.001-07:00

Photos from The 2009 Dogwood Pageant - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

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Reminder about upcoming Jaycees events and Dogwood

2009-05-04T13:29:00.001-07:00

Thursday, May 7^th – Jaycees Meeting, 7:30 pm, Headquarters

Friday, May 8th, 6:00pm through Saturday, May 9th, 1:00 pm – Relay for Life, Phoenixville High School
Sunday, May 10^th – Mother’s Day (don’t forget your mom!)

Monday, May 11^th – Dogwood Festival Opening Night, 5:30 pm every night; Wristband* Night #1
Tuesday, May 12^th – Dogwood Festival
Wednesday, May 13^th – Dogwood Wristband* Night #2
Thursday, May 14^th – Dogwood Festival
Friday, May 15^th – Dogwood Festival
Saturday, May 16^th – Dogwood Parade and Festival– Parade participants begin lining up at 11am, parade starts at 1pm, complete by 3pm; Dogwood Festival opens at noon and continues until 10pm.

*Wristbands are $20.

Please see the post below for the entertainment schedule.

Dogwood Entertainment Schedule

2009-04-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

The following bands/groups will be appearing at this year's Dogwood Festival. Hope that you can join us!

Monday, May 11th
6:30 - 7:30 pm: The Cat's Pajamas, Eric the Magician
8:00 - 10:00 pm: Brownpenny

Tuesday, May 12th
6:30 - 7:15 pm: PAHS Guitar Club
7:30 - 9:30 pm: EFB Everybody's Favorite Band

Wednesday, May 13th
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Eric the Magician
7:00 - 7:30 pm: Dogwood Prince and Princess contest
8:00 - 10:00 pm: Audubon Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, May 14th
6:30 - 7:15 pm: The Suspects
7:30 - 8:15 pm: Rocket 88
8:30 - 9:15 pm: My Last Day

Friday, May 15th
7:30 - 9:15 pm: Boris Garcia

Saturday, May 16th
time(s) TBD: Klyph Black; Joe D'Amico

Schaefer is 2009 Dogwood Queen

2009-04-27T11:56:00.001-07:00

Staff photo by Barry Taglieber/btaglieber@PhoenixvilleNews.com

Sarah Schaefer is overcome with joy after being named 2009 Dogwood Queen Saturday night.

Read the complete article in today's Phoenix.

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Oh those Dogwood Days!

2009-04-20T08:09:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Phoenixville Jaycees/Dogwood Events

Saturday, April 25^th – Dogwood Pageant, 7:00 pm, Barkley Elementary School (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Friday, May 1 – First Friday, Downtown Phoenixville; look for the Jaycees booth!
Saturday, May 2– Bark for Life, Reeves Park, Phoenixville; 8:00am – 1:00 pm; registration begins at 8:00 am

Thursday, May 7^th – Jaycees Meeting, 7:30 pm, Headquarters

Friday, May 8th, 6:00pm through Saturday, May 9th, 1:00 pm – Relay for Life, Phoenixville High School
Sunday, May 10^th – Mother’s Day (don’t forget your mom!)

Monday, May 11^th – Dogwood Festival Opening Night; Wristband Night #1
Tuesday, May 12^th – Dogwood Festival
Wednesday, May 13^th – Dogwood Wristband Night #2
Thursday, May 14^th – Dogwood Festival
Friday, May 15^th – Dogwood Festival
Saturday, May 16^th – Dogwood Parade and Festival– Parade participants begin lining up at 11am, parade starts at 1pm, complete by 3pm; Dogwood Festival continues until 10pm.

Jacyees hold successful downtown cleanup

2009-04-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

The Jaycees would like to send a big THANK YOU to all of those who participated in this Sunday's cleanup. The weather was gorgeous and our impact was evident. We counted at least 16 bags of trash and debris from just one of our dump sites, which just goes to show that downtown really needed a little TLC from the Jaycees and friends.

We also thank the businesses and organizations that helped make Sunday's cleanup a success:
Hipster Home
Steel City Coffee House
Franco Ristorante
Whitehorse Rugby
AroundPhoenixville.com
Brian Watson, Acting Code Director, Phoenixville Borough

Here are some snapshots of the cleanup (in addition to the photos taken by The Phoenix's Barry Taglieber):

Let's make this an annual event!

Jaycees' Cleanup Day - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

2009-04-07T06:46:00.001-07:00

Jaycees' Cleanup Day - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

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Phoenixville Jaycees Celebrating Earth Day...a little bit early

2009-03-30T09:41:00.000-07:00

The Phoenixville Jaycees will be honoring Earth Day—in advance—with a Downtown Cleanup on Sunday, April 5^th beginning at noon, rain or shine.

“The goal of the Jaycees is to have a positive impact on our community,” said Jaycees President Shane Dilworth. “The downtown is a jewel and is used by everyone.”

Jaycees members will meet at Headquarters (8 Gay Street) at noon to disperse teams throughout the downtown. The cleanup will focus on the 100–300 blocks of Bridge Street, the unit blocks of Gay and Main Streets, the 200 block of Church Street, as well as the Prospect Street and Bridge Street parking lots.

The event is not limited to Jaycees members; “we have sought out and received positive responses from the business owners, the Kiwanis, Whitehorse Rugby, and the borough,” said event organizer David Boelker. “We also encourage residents to pitch in and join us that day, even if for thirty minutes,” said Boelker.

The Jaycees request that volunteers bring a pair of work gloves that day. The Jaycees would like to thank those that have volunteered their time or donated items to this event: Hipster Home, Steel City Coffee House, Franco Ristorante, and Phoenixville Borough.

Click on image above to see larger version.

2009 Dogwood Prince and Princess Contest

2009-03-12T08:55:00.000-07:00

If your child is between 5 and 8 years old, they are eligible to participate in the Dogwood Prince and Princess Contest. Interested participants can email Megan at meg7483@aol.com for more information.

The crowned Dogwood Prince and Princess will receive a ride in the Dogwood Parade, a crown and a sash. Each contest participant will receive a plaque, a goody bag that consists of free ride tickets to the Dogwood Fair, and a chance to meet the Dogwood Queen.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 13th with a rain date of Thursday, May 14th.
Deadline for entry is Monday, April 13th.

Gearing Up for Dogwood - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

2009-02-20T06:00:00.001-08:00

2009 Dogwood Contestants

Photo by Ken Bomberger/For The Phoenix

Gearing Up for Dogwood - The Phoenix News: Serving Phoenixville, PA

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Iron Hill Brewery Teams with Phoenixville Jaycees

2009-02-09T08:43:00.000-08:00

It has been said before, the Phoenixville area is home to several talented and respected breweries, along with a few beer bars. This, of course, according to Beer Advocate...this site attracts "experts" (aka: enthusiasts, aficionados, fanatics) on all topics beer-related. Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is one of those locations that is located in the heart of Phoenixville's downtown business district. If you want to see what Beer Advocate members have to say about Iron Hill, take a look.

Iron Hill is teaming with the Jaycees on another fundraising night. It's simple, just bring this coupon (below) to the Phoenixville Iron Hill on Monday, February 23rd.

Enjoy dinner with friends and Iron Hill will donate 20% of your food bill to the Phoenixville Jaycees. Do you want to see what they have on the menu? Take a look.

Monies raised from the Iron Hill fundraiser will help the Jaycees fund several of its community events--scholarships, creek cleanups, charitable donations. Hope you can join us on Monday, February 23rd!

Sly Fox teams with the Phoenixville Jaycees

2009-01-08T05:41:00.000-08:00

Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to several respected breweries. The Phoenixville area is home to a couple of those talented breweries--one of them, the Sly Fox. If you are a fan of locally produced, hand crafted beers, you know what I am talking about. National members of BeerAdvocate.com have visited, sampled the brews and given this local gem much praise.

The Sly Fox has teamed with the Phoenixville Jaycees on its fundraising efforts. On Sunday, January 18th AND Wednesday, January 21st, 20% of your food purchase will be donated to the Phoenixville Jaycees. This includes both the Phoenxiville and Royersford locations.

There is one request, that you please present this coupon when you place your order. To download, just click on the image below. If that doesn't work, please visit http://www.phoenixvillejaycees.org/images/Sly_Fox_Coupons.pdf*

Monies raised from these two nights will help the Jaycees fund several of its community events--scholarships, creek cleanups, charitable donations. Hope that you can join us on Sunday, January 18th or Wednesday, January 21st.

*This document requires Adobe Acrobat to load, to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader, please visit http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-READER

Date for Dogwood Pageant Announced

2009-01-08T05:34:00.000-08:00

The date of this year's Dogwood Pageant has been announced! Please join us in this longstanding community tradition on Saturday, April 25th at 7pm. The pageant is held at Barkley Elementary School.

To see a chronicle of past Dogwood Queens, please visit: http://www.phoenixvillejaycees.org/DogwoodQueenArchive.htm.

The Dogwood Festival will begin on Monday, May 11th and close on Saturday, May 16th.

Jaycees tradition rings in holidays

2008-12-22T05:56:00.000-08:00

The Phoenixville Jaycees braved cold and icy weather Sunday evening at the Reeves Park to put on its 28th Annual Live Nativity.

See the full article here:

The Phoenix: Serving Phoenixville, PA

Phoenixville Jaycees Live Nativity

2008-12-15T06:48:00.000-08:00

The Phoenixville Jaycees will be holding their annual live Nativity on Sunday, December 21^st at 6pm in Reeves Park Band Shell, Phoenixville, PA.

“The Phoenixville Jaycees have been holding this event for years. It is a great way to bring the holiday spirit to the Phoenixville Community,” said Jaycees President Shane Dilworth. The Nativity story will be read by reigning Dogwood Queen Amelia Osterhoudt and singers from the Forge Theater's recent youth production will be present.

The event features a re-enactment of the Nativity, with live animals, singing and readings. The Nativity is open to the public and is a great event for the family. Reeves Park is located between Main and Starr Streets and 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues, Phoenixville, PA 19460.

Front Page News

2008-11-12T09:40:00.001-08:00

The Phoenixville Jaycees presented at $1,000 check to the Phoenixville Hospital's Cancer Center's Patients Assistance Fund. See the article online:

The Phoenix: Serving Phoenixville, PA

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