3/20: March of Ales 2022
The Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) presents the March of Ales 2022, World’s Fair Spectacular online on Friday, March 18, 2022 starting at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 20, 2022 ending at 5:00 p.m.
Auction Schedule:
• Silent Auction: Friday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, March 20th at 5:00 p.m.
• Live Auction: Saturday, March 19th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Guests will be able to partake in most of the usual fun, including bidding on auction items and learning more about how BJWC’s service projects benefit the New River Valley and beyond all while being in the comfort of their own homes.
General attendance is free and all are welcome. Donations are greatly appreciated.
To register to see the auction items and to bid on the auctions, visit: https://charityauction.bid/MOA2022.
All money raised at March of Ales is used to fund service projects and donations throughout the year. The funds have benefitted groups and causes such as Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, Montgomery County Christmas Store and many others.
The Blacksburg Junior Woman’s Club is a non-profit organization of service-oriented women making a difference in our community through volunteering, fundraising and donations while building and enjoying lasting friendships. The organization seeks to identify the needs in our area and to strive to meet those needs, specifically those involving women and children.
Our mission is to raise funds and provide volunteer service that benefits the New River Valley and surrounding communities. BJWC assists local organizations and families through monetary grants, in-kind donations, volunteering time, and more.
The Club was formed in November, 1935 by a small group of local ladies who wanted to give back to their community as well as strengthen social ties. The group originally had 13 members. The club became a member of the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs in February, 1936. The stated object of the organization was to “unite all loyal and progressive citizens in an intelligent effort toward a better Blacksburg, to promote good citizenship, public health, general culture and civic ideals.”
During its early days, the club raised money for the Blacksburg Library, published a “Discovering Blacksburg” booklet for those who were new to the area, sponsored a Girl Scout Brownie troop, started free “Mother and Baby Care” classes in partnership with the American Red Cross, and supported Camp Easter Seals. In 1949, BJWC founded the Blacksburg Newcomer’s Club, which is still in existence today.
Links:
• http://www.blacksburgjuniors.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/bburgjuniors
• https://www.instagram.com/bburgjuniors/
For more information, visit: http://www.blacksburgjuniors.org/march-of-ales or https://www.facebook.com/BlacksburgJuniorWomensClub/ or email blacksburgjuniorwomensclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.
