Four times each year, hundreds of people gather for JAARS Day—a free Saturday event designed for you and your family to learn more about worldwide Bible translation and our support services.
This day-long, interactive event is held at the JAARS Center in Waxhaw, N.C. For directions, please click here.
Activities
Activities will vary for each JAARS Day, but at most events you can:
Watch aviation demonstrations.
Learn how Bible translators work.
Interact with most of our departments.
Chat with translators and other missionary speakers.
Attend missionary stories and other events for children.
Our gift shop and translation-focused museums are also open during each JAARS Day.
Airplane, Helicopter and Four-Wheel-Drive Rides*
Weather permitting, each JAARS Day includes the opportunity to experience our transportation services first-hand. Tickets are sold at the hangar beginning at 10 a.m., and prices are as follows:
Helicopter: $22 per person
Mission Adventure Ride, including four-wheel-drive and airplane rides: $22 per person
Lunch
JAARS Day usually lasts well into the afternoon. If you would like to join us for lunch, meals are available in the dining hall. For $5, you may purchase pizza or a baked potato, plus a side salad, beverage and dessert. You are also welcome to bring a sack lunch.
Upcoming Events
Our next JAARS Days will be 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on:
August 7, 2010
October 2, 2010
Purchases
JAARS Day is a free event. If you would like to purchase tickets, lunch or items from our gift shop, we accept cash or check only.
*Please note: To participate in these events, you must sign a liability waiver. Children and teens under 18 years old must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
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