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…
Halloween Safety Tips
As all of your little costumed princes and princesses get ready to go trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep in mind the following safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): S – Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. A – Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Children should walk in groups or with a trusted…
LCF 2012!
The numbers are in for Lights! Camera! Fashion! 2012. More than 900 guests attended the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC)’s third annual Lights! Camera! Fashion! signature fundraiser, which raised more than $43,000 to support the mission of the JLC. The two fashion shows featured the best of fall fashion and guest designer Adrienne Maloof’s new shoe line. Designer and…
Want to Serve? Well Get On Board!
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is excited to launch a new program that encompasses this year’s themes of Advocacy, Connecting and Training. Get On Board! is a five-week training program that focuses on preparing participants for non-profit leadership on community boards. As the first of its kind in Charlotte, the program will also serve as a connector between…
JLC Puppets
The Junior League Puppets committee has been a placement with the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) since 2008. Partnering with Grey Seal Puppets, Inc. and the Merancas Foundation, the committee performs their show “You Are What You Eat” at several schools and festivals, as well as Levine Children’s Hospital. The purpose of the 20 minute show is to use puppets to inform young children about making healthy…
Lights! Camera! Fashion! A Success!
“Drama, drama and more drama,” said Adrienne Maloof about the upcoming season of her hit reality television show, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Her focus Sunday night was not on drama, but on fashion. She spoke to a captive crowd of Charlotte fashisionistas who filled Belk last night to celebrate fall fashion, the launch of Adrienne Maloof’s new shoe…
Do you know what the JLC Speaker’s Bureau is all about?
The committee works to connect experts in our area with different groups in the community to help educate and empower Charlotte residents. They have a number of initiatives they’re working on this year. One of those major initiatives this year is focused on teaching local students about building self-esteem and preventing bullying. The committee has partnered with six local schools…