Who: YOU and plenty of other community volunteers! What: Neighbor Woods Tree Planting Event – Volunteers will help to plant over 200 trees. Where: Reid Park Academy When: Saturday, March 22, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Why: To expand the precious tree canopy, making Reid Park Academy a better place! Pre-registration is required (for t-shirt and lunch counts) and can be…
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Get Involved: National Human Trafficking Awareness Week
January 26 – February 1 has been declared National Human Trafficking Awareness Week in NC by our governor! Click here if you are interested in learning more! The membership of the Junior League of Charlotte voted in March, 2012 to adopt the following position statement and public stand against human trafficking. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TAKE ACTION? Youth 4 Abolition, Prevention Program, is reaching…
Special Treat for Reid Park
Jenni Borden, Kids in the Kitchen Chair, shares how members attending one parlor meeting did something really special for the Reid Park Academy staff. “On Monday, January 6, about 10 to 12 JLC members got together for a parlor meeting hosted by Malone Lockaby and Gabe Workman. The girls learned more about the Cornerstone Campaign and made “healthy snack bags”…
Placement Spotlight – Training & Education Committee
When thinking about your next role within the JLC consider a placement that will enable you to more deeply develop your event planning and project management skills. The Training & Education committee, one such placement, provides ongoing training events to JLC members throughout the year. Committee members secure speakers, organize events, and manage the marketing of the events. This committee…
Credit Opportunity – Leaving a Legacy
Mark your calendars for a Planned Giving Education Event on Thursday, February 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the JLC Building. Attendees will receive one membership credit and learn about about effective and meaningful estate planning for different stages of life. The purpose of the event is to educate JLC members on the importance of having a will and including charitable…
Credit Opportunity – Create Lasting Change: Vision Board Activity
Can you imagine living in a world where each day you wake up completely inspired, purposeful, and truly content with your life? The start of a New Year is always a perfect time for reflection, gratitude, and purposeful intention setting. Join us with an open heart, open mind, and a little creativity with the JLC Training, “Create Lasting Change: Vision…
“Learn More About JLC’s Cornerstone Project”
Looking for a great way to earn membership credit as a JLC member? If so, you should definitely consider attending the parlor meetings held this month. Please check the Junior League website for dates, locations, and times. Hope you all can attend.
Third Thursday – Catch up with your Junior League friends after the Holidays
This month’s Third Thursday Social will be on January 16th from 6pm until 9pm at The Peculiar Rabbit. The Peculiar Rabbit is an American farm-to-fork Gastropub located in the vibrant Plaza Midwood neighborhood right across the street from the JLC Wearhouse! Location: Peculiar Rabbit in Plaza Midwood 1212 Pecan Ave Charlotte, NC 28205 http://www.thepeculiarrabbit.com
Why I Joined the Junior League of Charlotte …
My husband and I moved to Charlotte three years ago with our small dog Honey. We settled into a fun uptown apartment for a year and realized we wanted more space. We found a cute bungalow in Plaza Midwood and bought it just shy of one year of living in Charlotte. Days before signing the paperwork for our new…
Making A Difference
The Junior League of Charlotte is made up of an amazing group of women who come from all types of backgrounds, and year after year new women are added to our roster. This year the JLC was lucky enough to have Antonia Childs become a Provisional member, and she’s not just anyone. She’s a survivor, entrepreneur, mentor, local baker and…