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One Month Until March Money Madness

He shoots … he SCORES! Although the thought of watching college basketball may not excite you, does having great drinks and food and the chance to win some awesome raffle prizes give you a thrill instead? Better yet here’s a chance to bring some friends and maybe that special guy in your life to a Junior League sponsored event that…

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Transfers with a Twist

The Transfers are in the final stretch of a very successful year together. They Painted with a Twist this month and enjoyed refreshments and good friendships!” If you are a Junior League member who is new to the Charlotte area, or know of someone transferring to the JLC you can find more information here.

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What I Found at the WearHouse

Plus: Dana Buchman black and white tweed pants size 4: $10 Talbots cream button down shirt size 4: $8 Lilly Pulitzer green cardigan sweater size Small: $16 Remember – The JLC WearHouse is holding an Open House event on Tuesday, February 12 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Shop the latest spring merchandise and get 20% off all thrift items during those hours!

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January GMM brings Fashion and Fun

The January General Membership Meetings (GMMs) give JLC members an opportunity to hear from small businesses and learn important League news.  On January 9 Katherine LeSage; a JLC sustainer, graciously hosted a GMM in south Charlotte. Angela Sholl from the Cornerstone Committee joined 14 League members in attendance to share information about the Cornerstone Project in Reid Park.  This is…

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Upcoming Meetings and Training Events

Meetings & Training: Community Impact: Using an Outcome Framework for the Highest Return in Human Gain, Featuring Debra B. Natenshon You volunteer and do good work, but how do you define success and how do you quantify the results of your efforts in ways that transcend the anecdotal success story? How do you articulate the impact that your efforts are…

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Upcoming JLC Events

Upcoming Events: Sushi 101 Event at AZN Cuizine AZN Azian Cuizine is hosting a sushi training lesson in their private room. Attendees will learn about the history and tradition of sushi. During the lesson each person would make their own roll, with assistance from the chef and team. Each attendee will receive their own sushi roll mat to use for…

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Junior League News for February 5

Congratulations!! From the Heart documentary won an Emmy for the Public Affairs category and was nominated for Best Videography and Best Editing. Big thank you to the Mental Health Awareness committee, and everyone who contributed time and effort to the documentary! The Junior League of Charlotte is being recognized for its dedication and service to Teen Health Connection on Saturday,…

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Spotlight on a JLC member

Alston Robertson has been an active member of the Junior League for ten years!  She began with the Junior League of Washington, in Washington, D.C. in 2003, and transferred to the JLC in 2006.  I sat down with Alston and asked her a few questions.  I cannot wait to try out some of her fabulous suggestions!! What is your favorite spot…

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The Woman in Pink

As a provisional I felt that going to a parlor-style meeting really appealed to me.  The idea of going to some place intimate and cozy, while listening to something I’m interested in just speaks to me.  Call me crazy, or call me maybe as Carly Rae would say.  Anyway, this month  I had the opportunity to educate myself about “The Woman…

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Flywheel — Firsthand Experience

If you’re looking for a super intense workout, then Flywheel spinning is for you.  I joined some fellow Junior League members at the free class on earlier this month.   I’ve only done a spinning class once, back in college, so I was expecting the worst and thought I would be a huge embarrassment.  For some reason I have no problem endurance-wise…

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