So if you’ve been a reader of these JLC cookbook recipes for a while, you’ve probably noticed I pick most of the recipes based on their title. The Party Cheese Ball is no exception. Serve it to your guests with some crackers or pita chips and I’m sure it will help get the party started right! Party Cheese…
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A Provisional’s Inside Look
Jenna Wagner, a new member of the Junior League of Charlotte, shares her provisional experience: “Upon starting to write this blog, I wasn’t really sure what to say or how to begin. How could I possibly describe my experience as a provisional in 500 words or less? However, upon thinking about it in great detail, I realized that it’s not…
What I found that the WearHouse
With warmer weather arriving in Charlotte I think it is safe to say that spring is here to stay. On a recent tour of the JLC WearHouse I was thrilled to see a bright array of spring fashions on the racks and in the window. Light fabrics, citrus hues and loads of accessories to match. My favorite rack takes me…
Reid Park Academy Volunteer Appreciation Event
Members from the Junior League of Charlotte have been working on the Cornerstone Project at Reid Park Academy this school year. There will be a Volunteer Appreciation Drop-in on Friday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is for all volunteers involved with Reid Park Academy, so it will be a great opportunity to meet other groups…
Poverty Simulation
The PPI and Training & Development committees hosted the Second Annual Poverty Simulation last month. This event was designed to empower volunteers who work with low income families by allowing them the opportunity to live a day in the life of the people that they serve. Participating JLC members were put in simulations representing situations that many low-income families face…
Another tasty Kids in the Kitchen recipe
Spring is here in Charlotte! Flowers are blooming, the pollen count is at an all-time high, and the temperatures have been teetering between cold and warm for weeks now. It’s time to put away our winter coats and get ready for some time outdoors! If you are like me, the spring season usually means a focus on fitness and healthy…
Diversity and Inclusion within the JLC
It’s something that is touted throughout every corporate company in America these days and even though it hasn’t been widely publicized, it’s something very important within the culture of the Junior League of Charlotte. In the current Spring issue of The CRIER, reporter Brandi Riggins focuses in on the topic of diversity and inclusion. Here’s a sneak preview. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s…
Darkness to Light
April is Child Abuse Awareness month. During this month the JLC’s Training & Development Committee has partnered with Pat’s Place, a child abuse advocacy center, to provide training educating members on how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child abuse. The Darkness to Light Stewards of Children program believes and teaches that child safety is an adult’s job. Stewards of Children is designed…
Kids in the Kitchen
On Saturday, March 1, Kids in the Kitchen met at the JLC building to assemble a Kitchen Cart and put together garden-themed curriculum kits for all the grade levels at Reid Park Academy. The team is very excited to utilize those tools with the students at Reid Park in the coming months. The Kitchen Cart (fully outfitted with a…
Raleigh’s Best-Ever Cookies
I really wanted to find some exciting summer recipes for y’all since Mother Nature teased us a bit in Charlotte the past couple of days with temperatures in the 70’s. Alas, winter is rearing its ugly head once again, making my eagerness for warmer weather be put on hold. Instead I searched around for what I consider to be a…