Grandma's Cookie Contest

Jefferson Township — The Jefferson Arts Committee will again host a Grandma’s Cookie Contest in conjunction with its annual Christmas in the Village event, to be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 5. To enter, bake two dozen cookies using grandma’s recipe and place in a disposable container. Supply a picture of grandma and you along with a recipe card listing the ingredients. All ages welcome. Pre-registration is required, accompanied by a $5 entry fee. Entry forms will be available at the Jefferson Township Public Library, municipal building lobby, or Camp Jefferson’s Recreation Department brochure racks. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.jeffersonarts.org under “Forms & Flyers.” Registrants must indicate the cookie variety and the age of the person entering on the form along with the other required information and checks can be made payable to the Jefferson Arts Committee. Mail to Debi Merz, 4 Ross Court, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 no later than Nov. 28. All cookie entries must be dropped off at the American Legion Post 423 hall on Legion Road in Oak Ridge on Friday evening, Dec. 4 between 6 and 8 p.m. Prize ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place based on taste, texture, and TLC (tender loving care). The public can view all entries and winners on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Legion Hall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All cookie entries will be sold from 3 to 4 p.m. with all proceeds to benefit future Jefferson Arts Committee events. For more information call 973-697-4372 or e-mail dmerz@jeffersontownship.net.