The JCC Purim Carnival is happening this Sunday, March 8, from 10 AM to 3 PM
Face painting, hamentaschen, games & prizes, crafts, inflatables, concessions, balloon twisting, and more!
This year’s Carnival is presented by High Touch High Tech of Western North Carolina
The carnival schedule is as follows:
10 AM – Noon: Children 5 and Under
Noon – 3 PM: All Ages
11:30 AM: Singing and Costume Parade with Penny
1:30 PM: Singing and Costume Parade with Seth
Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Shalom Children’s Center
For every can of food brought for the JFS food bank, you receive 1 activity ticket!
Hamentaschen Contest: Entries due Sunday, March 8, at noon in the JCC Lobby
Channel your culinary creativity and bring one dozen hamentaschen to the JCC for this annual contest. Creativity, deliciousness, and aesthetics will all be considered during the judging process. Entries are due in the JCC Lobby by 12 PM on Sunday, March 8. Email artsandculture@jccavldev.wpengine.com with questions.
Mishloach Manot Basket Sale: Through Tuesday, March 10
On Purim, it is customary to give mishloach manot, or gifts of food, to friends and neighbors. This fundraiser lets families exchange gift boxes with friends, classmates, teachers and community members. The baskets include traditional Purim cookies, a mask, a noisemaker, and other edible treats. The cost of the box is $10, and proceeds will go to support our children’s programs.
To purchase one Mishloach Manot basket online, click here.
To purchase two Mishloach Manot baskets online, click here.
To purchase three Mishloach Manot baskets online, click here.
For more information, contact: artsandculture@jccavldev.wpengine.com
Hamentaschen Sale: Through Tuesday, March 10
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Buy hamentaschen at the JCC on Sunday, March 8, during the Purim carnival. Hamentaschen will also be available for sale Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10, from 8 AM – 6 PM at the JCC.
Prices: $1 each, 6 for $5 and dozen for $10
Purchase chocolate, poppy, prune, raspberry and/or apricot hamentaschen. For advance orders, email artsandculture@jccavldev.wpengine.com before March 5.