MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian is inviting families to join in the holiday spirit at JA Wonderland, a festive fundraiser hosted by the organization’s Provisional Class. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Meridian.
JA Wonderland offers a fun-filled morning with Santa Claus, featuring opportunities for children to meet and take photos with Santa, enjoy holiday-themed crafts, and indulge in seasonal refreshments. Brandi Lee, a talented local photographer, will be capturing memorable moments with Santa for attendees.
Tickets for the event are $20 per family, and all proceeds will benefit the Provisional Class’s service project, Ditch the Screen: Ignite Your Dreams!, which encourages local youth to engage in non-electronic activities that foster creativity, personal growth, and social connection.
“We’re excited to bring the community together for a morning of holiday joy that also makes a lasting impact,” said Alison Gardner, First Vice President and Provisional Trainer for Junior Auxiliary of Meridian. “Through the support of our JA Wonderland attendees, we can continue providing meaningful experiences for children in our community.”
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Meridian, MS
- Ticket Price: $20 per family
- Tickets Available At: one.bidpal.net/jawonderland
Community members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to secure their spot. All proceeds will directly support Ditch the Screen: Ignite Your Dreams!, a program designed to provide young people with enriching, hands-on experiences while encouraging them to unplug from screens and ignite their imaginations.
Join us at JA Wonderland to celebrate the holiday season with festive activities that will benefit the youth of Meridian. Together, we can spread joy and make a positive difference in our community!
About Junior Auxiliary of Meridian:
The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides members with the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of the community through chapter service projects that directly benefit children through local schools, community events, and the homes of families in Lauderdale County. The active membership of more than 50 women serves over 3,500 hours annually across five standing projects that provide charitable services to children, including mentoring for high school girls, organizing activities and mentoring for Hope Village for Children teens, providing school uniforms, personal hygiene items, eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, promoting literacy by giving take-home books to second graders, awarding teacher mini-grants, as well as a provisional class service project and Crown Club service project each year.
For more information about the Junior Auxiliary of Meridian or JA Wonderland, please contact [email protected].
