NEW ROSS — New Ross is the place to be Saturday for the 14th annual Walnut Township Community Day
The day-long event is sponsored by the Walnut Township Community Organization. This year’s theme is “Back to the 60s.” Activities for the entire family begin at 8 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m.
There will be yard sales, a vendor market, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, 3 point shooting contest, a Lego display with an area to build and experiment, a pie baking contest and auction. There also will be free children’s activities during the afternoon, a car show, a parade, games and free face painting for children during the evening. There will be bingo, a 50/50 drawing and The Leadsmen Band will perform.
A concession stand will be open during the entire event. Breakfast will be served at the New Ross Christian Church. The He Men will serve lunch and dinner at the Walnut Township Fire Station.
Free booth space is available. Contact Martha Janssen at 765-723-1543 for more information.
New Ross is the place basketball players want to be for the 9th annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and 3 point shooting contest. Registration for both events is from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the New Ross basketball court in downtown New Ross. The 3 point
shooting contest begins at 10 a.m. and the 3 on 3 basketball tournament begins immediately following the 3 point contest. The registration fee for the basketball tournament is $25 with an 18 and under age group plus a 19 and older age group. Minimum of four teams per age group.
The basketball tournament winning team and the runner up will receive a cash prize for each age group. The registration fee for the 3 point shooting contest is $5. The 3 point shooting contest winner plus second, third and fourth place will receive a cash prize. Call Gary Johnson at 765-418-9269 for additional information.
The event also will include the 9th annual car, truck and motorcycle show. Registration fee is $15. Dash plaques will be given for the first 50 entries. This will be a judged event with trophies to “Top 30” and “Best of Show.” We will also have a “People’s Choice Award.” There will be music by Mobile DJ. Contact Bonnie Rice at 765-723-1672 for information about the car show.
There will be a Lego display at the New Ross United Methodist Church. Free to all adults and kids to view the amazing display of Lego creations. There will be an area where kids can experiment and build with Legos.
The New Ross Conservation Club will conduct its 6th annual Pie Baking Contest with entries due by 1 p.m. at the main stage. Contact Martha Janssen at 765-723-1543 for information.
The WTCO is a non-profit organization which was started 14 years ago. Its mission is to build a strong, secure and supportive community environment for all residents of Walnut Township through social events and community service activities. Organization members hope all township residents will take pride in being a community member and in its appearance to others.
The WTCO has renovated the Community Club building in New Ross to make it a part of the downtown landscape and it will be used as a museum and meeting room plus upgraded the basketball court.
The WTCO’s other annual activities and projects include, a Valentine’s Day event at Walnut Elementary; Easter egg hunt; American flags displayed throughout New Ross; a scholarship for Southmont graduates; a beautification project for the township; Hometown Fish Fry; Candy Corn Carnival (Halloween costume contest and games); and Jingle Bell Jamboree festival.
