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Book Club Coming Up

Avid readers – mark your calendars. The North Book Club meets Thursday, September 27 at 6:30pm at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Cornelius. For bookworms in South Charlotte – clear your schedules on Sunday, October 14 so you can join the Book Club South at Dean & Deluca Wine Bar in Philips Place before Lights! Camera! Fashion! for a discussion…

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Lights! Camera! Fashion! Giveaway!

Lights! Camera! Fashion! is just three weeks away. Do you have your tickets yet? The October 14 event will feature celebrity shoe designer and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Adrienne Maloof, and models will take the runway for two exciting fashion shows. Plus, you can score new clothes at a 20% discount if you shop during the event –…

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Six Tips for Job Hunters

   Create a plan for your job search.  Does your resume need to be updated before you can apply for available positions?  Have you created a list of personal contacts that may be helpful in your job search?  Are your professional designations active?  Create a To Do list of things that will kick start your job search and follow through.…

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Three Steps to a Fall Financial Checkup

Autumn is upon us and it’s time to do a fall checkup on your finances!  At the beginning of each year, many of us make a commitment to save more, spend less, pay ourselves first and so on.  As the winds of life come (and they will) some of us get knocked off of our courses conversely, we can also…

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Third Thursday Socials

September Event Highlight Looking to make new friends, expand your network or simply have a great time with like-minded people?  If you answered yes to any of those questions – Third Thursday Socials are the place to be! The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) offers Third Thursday Socials as a way for you to meet the talented women in…

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Membership Credits

Check out a couple upcoming offerings from the Training & Development Council. These are a great opportunity to earn a membership credit while taking part in an informative training session! Click on the session title to register. Leadership: Beyond the Basics Date: September 27, 7-8 p.m. Location: JLC Building Description: This training workshop is for anyone who is responsible for…

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Back to School

Now that most children are back to school, are you ready for packing lunches, driving carpool and dashing from after-school activities to the dinner table?  The National Association of School Psychologists offers a few pointers for the busy days ahead. Pack lunches the night before.  This will reduce rushing in the morning when everyone is trying to get out the…

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Keep Moving Forward

Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”  This quote is how I feel at the start of every JLC year!  It resonates more to me now in my current role as president-elect than ever before.  Why is this?  I am witnessing,…

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