There will be some great changes for Junior League of Charlotte provisional members this year. The provisional class will now move to a one year program and include a ten hour Community Capstone requirement in order to allow new members more time to connect and acclimate to the JLC and its mission before becoming active members. Most of the requirements…
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JLC Partners with Discovery Place for Science Saturdays
It’s been decades since the Junior League of Charlotte was involved in the effort to bring Discovery Place to uptown, but even so, the JLC and members still play a big part when it comes to community outreach with the museum. Opened in 1981, Discovery Place is a family-friendly attraction with fun educational events, shows, IMAX, 3D films and live…
Time to Pick a Placement!
Trying to figure out the perfect placement for your 2014-2015 JLC year? Spend some time learning about our Cornerstone Project by getting involved at Reid Park Academy. The placement process starts today. PROMISING PAGES JLC volunteers will be responsible for sorting, cleaning, stamping/branding, wrapping and labeling books according to instructions either on site at the warehouse, or if necessary, off…
JLC Kids in the Kitchen – Groovy Granola Bars Recipe
The Junior League of Charlotte is involved with the Kids in the Kitchen initiative. From our JLC website (link https://www.jlcharlotte.org/?nd=kitk): “This program is intended to teach children and their parents healthy choices and nutrition through the preparation of healthy meals. The goal of this initiative is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of…
JLC Committee Photo Challenge
While we had many very fun and very creative photos submitted, it was the Kids in the Kitchen Committee that stole the show! Congrats to KITK for your awesome photo: Caroline Austin, Katie Busch, Annie Clarke, Carolyn Fiala, Amy Ford, Amanda Furuseth, Sarah Gursky, Meredith Hardison, Anna Holloway, Emilie Prezioso, Caroline Rooks, Allison Tack and Gabe Workman. You all officially…
JLC Members Prep for Prom
It may seem early to some, but prom is right around the corner for students involved with the Alexander Youth Network. On February 23 the Junior League of Charlotte partnered with the non-profit to help host the first-ever formal dance for residents. “They are looking for ways to provide residential patients with a more realistic school experience,” says Liv Aument,…
Valentines at Reid Park
The JLC surprised the Reid Park staff with adorable handmade valentines. The valentines were placed in the staff mailboxes the week after Valentine’s Day and included a coupon for a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme.
Go Kids Go – Don’t Miss the Last Event of the Spring!
Go Kids Go committee of the Junior League of Charlotte hosted three great events over the past two months. If you and your family missed the first event you have one more chance to join the fun. These kid-friendly events are free for children ages 4-14 and open to the public to promote physical, mental and dental health for children…
March Money Madness
The third annual Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) March Money Madness event is this evening. The event will be at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on Thursday, March 13. the first night of the ACC and SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Starting at 6:30 p.m., March Money Madness offers more than just basketball, you can win great prizes, including a grand raffle…
Lilly Pulitzer Happy Hour!!
The Lilly Pulitzer store at SouthPark Mall hosted the Junior League of Charlotte for a happy hour on Friday, February 28 with 10% of proceeds benefiting the JLC. The event brought in nearly $300 to support the JLC’s mission.