We hope you are still enjoying the last days of Volunteer Appreciation month and that you are finding even more reasons to appreciate the impact you are having on the community. In this installment, we learn a bit about how the Nature Museum and Discovery Place touched a couple of our members, and why they appreciate the opportunity to volunteer.…
Discovery Place, Science Saturday Placement
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and what better way to celebrate that to share our own stories about why we appreciate being a volunteer! Thanks to Robyn for sharing her experiences at Science Saturday. Discovery Place, Science Saturday Placement For Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 I was privileged to be a part of the new JLC placement: Science Saturday’s at…
What I Found at the WearHouse: Spring Styles
Spring is in the air, which means that wedding season is upon us. Here are few great options I found at the WearHouse this month. PS. Which option fits your style? Leave us a comment and let us know!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
To celebrate each of you, we hear at the JLC blog thought it would be fun to share a series of guest writings and other tidbits that explain just how much the community appreciates the JLC, and how much we appreciate the opportunity to work with the community. Kicking us off are some thank you notes the league received for…
Learn more about the Reid Park Initiative
To be honest with everyone, earlier this month I knew very little about the Reid Park Initiative. Fortunately I had the opportunity to conduct an impromptu phone interview with TaLeayah Johnson, JLC Board member and our liaison between Junior League of Charlotte and Reid Park. She had so much information to tell me about her involvement and what has already…
Sustainer Profile: Sheila Saints
This month, we were able to catch up with Sheila Saints, an “active Sustainer” who has been a part of the JLC for twenty years. In a small coffee shop corner, Sheila shared her experiences in both life and the JLC with me. Her enthusiasm, motivation and success filled the room with a positive glow – Sheila certainly is mover and…
Third Thursday Social – This Thursday!
Our Third Thursday social for April is going to be amazing! Please plan to come out to Brooks Brothers at Phillips Place on Thursday April 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. You can enjoy food, drinks and shopping — what a great combination! JLC members will get 20% off any purchases made during the event and 10% goes back…
April Book Review: Drinking Closer To Home: A Novel (P.S.)
Drinking Closer To Home: A Novel (P.S.) By: Jessica Anya Blau A common theme you’ll find with me is that I tend to read books that are bestsellers and $5 or less. This book again falls into that category. The book begins with three siblings coming back home after their mother, Louise, has a heart attack. The three adults, Anna,…
Calling all future JLC Members
The Junior League of Charlotte will be hosting two sponsorship workshops on May 7 and May 13 at the Junior League Building starting at 7pm. At this time, the membership development committee will be extending applications to anyone interested in joining who is 23 years or older. The fall course runs from August through December. If you know someone who is…
What I Found at the WearHouse
Happy Spring! Here are some great finds currently available at the Junior League WearHouse. It’s adorable for any little lady this spring. Perfect for spring with the pink and white coloring but a bit heavier fabric to keep you warm before the summer months. Now is the time to snag an Easter sweater for next year! Look no further…