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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Lights! Camera! Fashion! Is this weekend!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the glamorous shoe designer and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof! Fabulous Red Carpet Giveaway prizes such as $1,000 gift card to Belk, Lilly Pulitzer package, Michael Kors handbag among many more items! Need details?  Date: Sunday, Oct. 14 Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Fashion show viewings at 6:30 p.m. or…

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AJLI Webinar Wednesdays Offering: October 10

Ever wonder what volunteerism looks like around the world? Check out the next AJLI Webinar Wednesdays offering to find out! Click here to register for the October 10 session. Volunteering Around the World: Is It All the Same? Featuring: Dr. Jacqueline Rivas (bio) This Webinar will bring volunteers in the Junior League closer to what other volunteers around the world…

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