The Saturday Night Jamboree met recently at the Redmen’s Lodge in Washington with Russell Jefferson keeping a watchful eye at the door. The band Refuge from the Edge provided entertainment for the Jamboree clients the entire evening. Those band members were: Grayson Schmitt-guitar/vocals, Caleb Petty guitar/vocals, Ty Eborn-guitar, Walton White-drums, Ellie White-keyboard, Sydney Moore-vocals/guitar, Sarah Petty-vocals/tambourine, Jay Petty-bass and Caitlin Cartwright-tech support. Refuge members not present include John Tyler Mackel, Theresa and Rhianna and Tabitha Clipperton

Registrar Carolyn Jefferson registered 134 clients with the help of caring volunteers, Tillie Brady and Joyce Carawan. Other loving volunteers for the evening included Kin Wood, Elwood and Marlene Sprouse, Tine Woolard, Ann, Mallory, Charlotte and Patrick Dunn and Joyce Carawan.

Refreshments were served by members of Second Baptist Church youth and parents after the blessing was asked by John Farmer. Those helping with the serving were Jackie Hoell, who prepared the food, and youth leaders Tina and Jay Perry, Mandie Boahn, Tyler Sosebee, Vanessa Foreman and Ethan Harris.

Marlene Sprouse led the activities and the band Refuge from the Edge led the singing for the September birthdays.

The annual Saturday Night Jamboree Carnival will be held Oct. 10 at the Redmen’s Lodge in Washington and everyone is encouraged to attend dressed in costume because prizes will be awarded.

There will be booths with games and prizes. All area mentally/physically challenged residents and volunteers are urged to participate in this fun annual event.

Booth setup will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Jamboree will begin at 6 p.m.  The Lodge will open at 4 p.m. for other booth sponsors to set up if necessary.

Anyone wishing to volunteer or sponsor a game booth, please call Marlene Sprouse at 252-946-4350.

 

Submitted by Tine Woolard, Secretary, SNJ