On Thursday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Junior League of Charlotte Building at 1332 Maryland Avenue will be your one-stop shop to kick-off your holiday shopping. The JLC Sustainer Showcase will feature a variety of vendors spread throughout the JLC Building offering gifts, clothing, jewelry, and food. A sampling of this year’s lineup of vendors includes…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) invites the community and friends of the JLC WearHouse to its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event, this Saturday, October 24th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy 50% off all thrift merchandise as well as receive education and awareness information to counter breast cancer in the Charlotte community. This event is free…
The Second Harvest Food Bank Committee of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is asking for your support! Donate canned goods between October 19 and November 20 to help feed those less fortunate during the upcoming holidays. Food Bins will be setup at both the JLC Headquarters and the JLC WearHouse for your convenience. All canned or packaged foods are…
On Friday, May 29th, 50 of Charlotte’s local gems donned their finest and joined together to celebrate each other at the Hilton Charlotte Center City for The Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women Awards. Not only do the women honored at this event exemplify what it means to be a valuable member of the Charlotte community, both professionally and personally,…
The Classical School model is documenting impressive success in communities throughout the United States. Currently the charter public option for Classical Schools is new to the Charlotte community, but the classical model of education isn’t new. It has been successfully implemented for 2,500 years. Tuition-free, classical charter schools across the country are closing the achievement gap, proving that our return…
Spring has finally arrived, and as the weather gets nicer, we are more inclined to gather with friends and family. Social time goes hand-in-hand with delicious food, and strong connections are made around the kitchen table. We asked League Preservationist Jennifer Price to share a signature seasonal recipe from the JLC’s Charlotte Cooks Again, a cookbook published in 1981. Jennifer…
The Alexander Youth Network is a part of the Community Impact Council’s Healthy Minds team which focuses on the promotion and support of the mental health needs of children ages 0-17 and their families. Junior League Charlotte, Inc. volunteers serve as tutors, dinner buddies or special event volunteers at AYN in order to support the organization’s goal of providing children…
JLC Puppets and the Community Awareness Committee just performed three puppet shows at Windsor Park Elementary School. “You Are What You Eat” is targeted toward children in pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st grade and focuses on the importance of healthy eating and living habits. The puppets are a one of kind, instrumental tool when it comes to getting the message of…
Second Saturdays at the WearHouse mean fun that’s second to none! Come join the beloved JLC puppets Little Jack Horner, Little Miss Muppet and Jack be Nimble as they take on the evil Junkfood Jake in a fun-for-the-family puppet game show battle entitled “You are what you eat.” The JLC characters will have to answer questions about healthy eating and…