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JLGL Opens Registration for New Members
Junior League of Greater Lakeland happily accepts registrations for their 2024-2024 New Member Class. Each fall, the Junior League of Greater Lakeland welcomes a new group of exceptional women to its Provisional Class. The purpose of the Provisional Class is to provide an introduction to The Junior League of Greater Lakeland (JLGL), the Lakeland community […]
A Letter From Our 2023 – 2024 President, Barb Cadiz
What an absolute honor it is for me to serve as the League’s President! I have some big and beautiful shoes to fill considering the many amazing and accomplished women that have come before me. Some of the strongest and most passionate women I know have served the Junior League of Greater Lakeland as President, […]
2023 Christmas Parade Theme and Date Announced
Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are thrilled to announce the 2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade, Christmas In Candy Land will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, in downtown Lakeland. More details and applications will be announced soon. Questions? Please email ChristmasParade@jlgl.org.
Katherine Fitzwater and Courtenay Fulmer Elected to Board in Special Meeting
During a special meeting of the General Membership on Thursday, May 25, 2023, via Zoom, the Active Membership of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland approved the below slate. President-Elect: Katherine Fitzwater Nominating Chair: Courtenay Fulmer
2023-2024 Junior League of Greater Lakeland Annual Meeting
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland held its annual Spring Banquet at the Lakeland Club on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Over 100 provisional, active and sustaining members were in attendance for the event celebrating all the Junior League of Greater Lakeland accomplished this year. Highlights included: The Junior League of Greater Lakeland thanks outgoing […]
Third Annual Black Diamond Ball Will Be Held at Bonnet Springs Park – LkldNow
Read from the article by LkldNow below: “Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. (JLGL) announces the third annual Black Diamond Ball sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett to be hosted at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland on Saturday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Every year JLGL raises thousands of dollars on behalf of students […]
Host an Event at the JLGL Building and Be a Part of Lakeland’s History
So much more than one of the most beautiful buildings in town… Even more than the wonderful memories from happily-ever-after bridal and anniversary receptions. More than the joy of graduation and birthday parties. Or the success of corporate events and antique shows. When it gets right down to it, the rental of our facility helps […]
Remembering Pat Blalock: Past President and Sustainer Emeritus
Remembering Past President and Sustainer Emeritus Patricia Cosby Blalock… On September 16, 2022, members of the Junior League heard the sad news of the death of Past President and Sustainer Emeritus Patricia Cosby Blalock (83). Born in Kentucky on May 10, 1939, Pat grew up in Danville and graduated from high school there where she cheered […]
The JLGL is the Proud Recipient of the GiveWell Community Foundation!
The JLGL is the proud recipient of the GiveWell Community Foundation(GWCF) through the Impact Polk 2022 grant cycle for our annual Clothe the Community initiative! Through our Clothe Our Community initiative, Junior League of Greater Lakeland partners with local nonprofits and other organizations to make sure our neighbors have greater access to clothing security. We […]
2021-2022 Junior League of Greater Lakeland Annual Meeting
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland held its annual Spring Banquet at the Lakeland Club on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Over 100 provisional, active and sustaining members were in attendance for the event celebrating all the Junior League of Greater Lakeland accomplished this year. Highlights included: The Junior League of Greater Lakeland thanks outgoing President, […]