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Summit's Jefferson School Invites All to Fall Festival

Jefferson School of Summit invites the community to a fun-filled festival on Saturday, October 17, 11 am to 3 pm.

Jefferson School of Summit invites the community to a fun-filled festival on Saturday, October 17, 11 am to 3 pm. There will be music, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, basket raffles, silent auction prizes, games, and international food.

The entire community is invited to participate in the annual tradition. Admission is free with a small charge for activities, as it is a Jefferson School PTO fundraiser.

There will be silent auctions of some amazing prizes including:

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-“For the Gentleman” package (Florez Tobacconist and Roosters gift certificates)

-Eli Manning autographed jersey and Giants goodies

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-New York Red Bulls tickets

-Jets’ Nick Mangold autographed poster

-“Dine Out In Summit” package (Zappia’s, La Pasteria, Greek Grill, Batavia, Bombay Bistro, Peppercorn, Village Trattoria, Magic Fountain gift certificates)

-Bar Method new client special

-Pure Barre package

-Exhale Spa yoga package

-Vita for Life (Vita Organics and Vita Athletics vouchers)

-Summit YMCA (3-month membership)

-Blue Mercury gift basket

-Bellisma Waxing and Day Spa (waxing and hair cut services)

-Family photo session with Jen Hinger Photography

-Summit Educational Services (tutoring sessions)

-Meme’s Sweet Confections (gift certificate)

-“Ladies who Lunch” (Lusso Nails and Marigold’s gift certificates)

-“Mom’s Glamour Basket” (Blow In, Blow Out and Lusso Nails gift certificates and cosmetics)

-Entertainment tickets (Clever Little Lies, Fuerza Bruta, Christmas Carol, Fun Home)

In addition, there will be raffles of an extensive collection of kid-focused baskets with themes such as Lego, Lego Friends, ice cream fun, sports, Hilltopper pride, science, tween girl fun, gift cards, baking, Halloween, and more.

Fall Festival favorites and new activities will be offered, including the: petting zoo, pony rides, photo booth, pumpkin patch, sand art, bounce house, dunk tank, cake walk, bake sale, soccer goal shoot out, basketball and football throws, confetti eggs, hair and face painting, bowling, putting green, and more.

The fall festival takes place rain or shine.

“It’s a great family fun day, for all of Summit and nearby towns to enjoy!” said Ron Poles, Jefferson principal.

PHOTOS: A face-painted girl was excited to win a LEGO-themed basket at the 2014 Fall Festival. / A family enjoys the photo booth at the 2014 Fall Festival. / Jefferson students pose with the sign announcing the upcoming Fall Festival. Photos by Jen Hinger

Jefferson School

School phone: 908-273-3807

110 Ashwood Ave.

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