For the Love of Literacy "Pizza+Books" Event Has Been Canceled

After careful consideration, and with following the state recommendations for large group events during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel this year's For the Love of Literacy "Pizza+Books" Giveaway. We have been actively monitoring the situation, and the health and safety of the attendees and volunteers is our top priority. We are hoping to reschedule the event in the coming months. If not, we will see you all next March! Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time! Stay healthy!

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Joyful Noise C-Fund "For the Love of Literacy" Book Drive at The Bookman!

The Bookman and the Joyful Noise C-Fund, along with Joyful Noise Childcare, are hosting a book drive for the upcoming For the Love of Literacy "Pizza Plus Books" Giveaway 2020!

WHO?
Anyone with a new or gently used book to donate for a child! Books can be purchased on site at The Bookman, or brought from elsewhere and deposited in the drop-off box.

WHAT?
Age-appropriate, new or gently used books for infants through school-age children.
This book drive is being organized to support the FREE For the Love of Literacy "Pizza Plus Books" Giveaway 2020 giveaway! This event will benefit families and children in need with books and a pizza dinner on Wednesday, March 18th.

WHERE?
Books can be dropped off at The Bookman, located at 715 Washington St. in Grand Haven, MI. You will find a labeled drop-off box inside! There will also be a collection box at Joyful Noise Childcare, located at 508 Franklin Ave. in Grand Haven (office is downstairs, just off the side entrance on Sheldon/Clinton).

WHEN?
From now until Tuesday, March 17th--you have several weeks to drop off as many books as you like for children from ages 0-8 years!

WHY?
Supporting early childhood learning and families is a mission of the Joyful Noise C-Fund, a Joyful Noise Childcare non-profit organization benefiting young children, parents and caregivers.
They need YOUR help to make a difference in the community.

Stop by, donate a book or two, and give our story a happy ending! Thank you for your support!

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For the Love of Literacy "Pizza + Books" Giveaway 2020

Free books with no catch from the Loutit District Library and the Joyful Noise C-Fund!

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Joyful Noise Christian Childcare’s C-Fund is ready to give away many brand new books to young readers at the sixth consecutive “Pizza Plus Books” event on Wednesday, March 18th from 4:30-6:30 p.m., in program rooms A and B at the Loutit District Library in Grand Haven!

No registration is necessary for the book fair, which is open to the public and will offer free books to underserved children from infancy up through eight years of age. Attendees can also enjoy a free pizza dinner from Domino's Pizza Grand Haven as well as access to other early childhood resources.

“I volunteered for the event because I find reading to be very important” said Oscar Sipe, a student of the Grand Haven High School National Honor Society who volunteered for last year's event. “In this day of technology, kids are much more interested in video and we cannot forget reading because it's just so much fun. It's good to get away from technology, so, in a way, supporting this it supports getting kids back to reading.”

A 2005 High Scope learning study found that “the greatest amount of brain growth occurs between birth and age five” and that nearly all of the brain’s core structure has been formed by the age of just 3 years old. A strong foundation for literacy is developed at this time, and access to age-appropriate books is an essential part of that groundwork and a cornerstone of the Joyful Noise C-Fund’s Love of Literacy program mission. The C-Fund seeks to connect young children and families with not only high-quality books, but also early childhood resources to support lifelong learning.


EVENT DETAILS
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WHEN: Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Loutit District Library, Program Rooms A & B

WHO: Children from infancy through 8 years of age and their families

WHAT: Free age-appropriate, new books and a free pizza dinner!

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY, OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY


CONTACTS:
Sally Segers, Director

JoyfulNoiseCFund@gmail.com
Office@JoyfulNoiseKids.com

(616) 847-6600

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OFFICIAL EVENT FLIER:
http://joyfulnoisekids.com/Cfund/PizzaPlusBooks2020.pdf

2020 PIZZA PLUS BOOKS MEDIA KIT:
http://www.joyfulnoisekids.com/Cfund/LoveOfLiteracyMediaKit2020.pdf

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2020 SaveAround Coupon Book Fundraiser For Joyful Noise

Our annual SaveAround coupon books are here! Look in your child's cubby today!

Fundraiser begins NOW and ends on January 31st, 2020! Receive a FREE book for every five that you sell to family and friends (sell 5, get the 6th book free). Joyful Noise will earn a 50% profit for every book sold, and proceeds will go towards funding for equipment and supplies.

You can get the "Lakeshore" version for surrounding areas, or a "Grand Rapids" book as well! (We have GR books in the office available for pickup.) And you are also able to sell to friends and family nationwide, or online, using the information at this link:

JOYFUL NOISE AT SHOPAROUND:
https://www.supportourgroups.com/GN/181429

You can also order online using a credit card by following this link:
https://www.sapaynow.com/181429

PREVIEW LAKESHORE BOOK:
https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/lakeshore_mi?e=18348958/14789342

PREVIEW GRAND RAPIDS BOOK:
https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/grand_rapids_mi?e=18348958/14764608

Check your child's cubby for a booklet as well as informational paperwork so that you can start saving on local (and some national) restaurants, businesses and more.

The booklets are only $25 each, and the many "buy one get one free" or "free admission" coupons inside make this coupon book pay for itself!

*Just remember to return the booklet in the envelope provided to the Joyful Noise office if you are NOT interested in purchasing or participating. Thank you for supporting Joyful Noise!

Read the official fundraising letter here:
http://joyfulnoisekids.com/pdfs/SaveAround2020.pdf

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"Direct Your Dollars" Fundraiser

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Are you a regular shopper at an area SpartanNash store, such as D&W or Family Fare? If the answer is yes, you can help out Joyful Noise by saving your receipts and bringing them to Ms. Sue in the JN office or dropping them off at the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven office (just tell them it's for Joyful Noise)!

If you haven't heard of the "Direct Your Dollars" campaign, Joyful Noise has been collecting receipts from SpartanNash businesses since October 2016! For every $150,000 worth of receipts we collect, the Joyful Noise C-Fund will earn a $1,000 check from SpartanNash! We are happy to say that we are approximately $4,500 in receipts away from earning that check! It's been over 3 years of collecting, but our goal is in sight. Please help us get there by bringing in those SpartanNash store receipts. Thank you for supporting Joyful Noise Childcare and the Joyful Noise C-Fund!

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Mark Your Calendars!

Mark these important dates on your calendar for both Joyful Noise Childcare and Grand Haven Area Public Schools for the months of December and January! Additionally, you can always find our online calendar here:

http://joyfulnoisechristianchildcare.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html

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Annual Christmas House Decorating Night!

Join Us For Our Annual Christmas House Decorating Night!

On Thursday, December 12th, Joyful Noise will host our Annual Christmas (graham cracker) house-decorating night.

Come join us from 6:15-8:00 to make your Christmas centerpiece!

You will need to bring any cardboard carton (ie. milk, orange juice carton) of any size. We will supply the grahams, frosting, candies, pretzels and a surface to mount everything on that you can take home. Everything will be set up in the Recreation Room.

Sign up in the Joyful Noise entryway and come join the fun!

***We are accepting candy donations for this event. If you would like to donate candies for house-decorating, you can drop them off to the Joyful Noise office by the week of December 9th. We are so grateful for your support!

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