Like it or not, the holidays are upon us. We sort of ease into the season with Halloween, but now that the ghosts and goblins have gone back into the attic until next year, it is hard to escape the fact that Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas will sneak up on us just a month later. ‘Tis the season…
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What I Found at the WearHouse
Remember to stop by the WearHouse for your holiday shopping – here are some snapshots from a November 2 visit.
Keep Up with Credits!
Looking for information on how to earn membership credits? How many do you need and what events can you attend to meet your requirements? Visit the JLC’s Membership Credits page on our website to learn about policy and the various categories of membership credits offered to League Members. Don’t forget to register to attend a November Membership Meeting or to sign…
Digital Cheetah Tips: Calendar Feed
Follow these simple steps to subscribe to a personalized JLC calendar feed on Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple iCal or Apple iPhone! The calendar feed automatically updates to include registered events and group meetings. Never miss a JLC meeting again because you typed in the wrong date! Step 1: Click Member Login located in the upper right corner of the JLC…
Get On Board Program Application Reminder
Ever wonder what it would be like to serve on the board of a non-profit? The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. is offering a new program for both JLC members and members of the Charlotte community to find out what it takes to serve on a board. Applications for the Get On Board Program 2012-2013 are available online and must…
Voting Matters!
If you are suffering from election year burnout – don’t worry, this posting isn’t about the presidential election, it is focused on voting for the October 2012 General Membership Meeting. The October Virtual General Membership Meeting is online now. Starting with a montage of great snapshots from Lights! Camera! Fashion! – the meeting details some of the great volunteer and training…
Blog with us!
Calling all writers – the NewsRelease blog welcomes you! We would love to work with guest bloggers who have a passion for writing. Reach out to me – Christina.Gratrix@gmail.com – if you are interested. As we move into November and towards the holidays – share your holiday traditions, recipes and stories with the Junior League of Charlotte and the community…
AJLI Webinar Wednesdays Offering: November 14
Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of human traffickers, in their own countries and abroad. The next AJLI Webinar Wednesdays offering, scheduled for November 14, will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about this issue and the fight to end human trafficking. Click here to register for this session. Dimensions…
What’s New in Charlotte
Bean Vegan Cuisine: This casual dining spot just minutes from uptown is a new choice for healthy eaters in Charlotte. Bean features a plant-based menu of home-style favorites –mashed potatoes, braised cabbage, steamed kale and BBQ. My server recommended the Reuben sandwich – it did not disappoint. The Jack Fruit Carnitas Tacos are also well worth a try. Vegetarians, vegans…
JLC Member Profile: Chanese Bailey
What is your favorite restaurant? My favorite restaurant is Halcyon, Flavors of the Earth, located inside the Duke Energy tower next to the Mint Museum uptown. What is your favorite magazine or blog? Currently my favorite magazine is Women’s Day because of the recipes and decorating ideas. My favorite blog is Pinterest. What are your favorite JLC moments? I have two…