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Reflections on 2020-2021 from President Jessica Brown
Almost as soon as I was slated to be President, every Past President I spoke with told me – you will plan and plan. Then the year just happens! I feel as though they didn’t know how right they were. As most of you know – but probably do not fully think about – a […]
Let’s Wine About It!
The past year has been rough, let’s wine about it! We’re “Wining About It” to raise funds to support the literacy and clothing initiatives of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland! A suggested donation per entry ticket is appreciated. Prizes winner will be drawn at random on Tuesday, May 18th at approximately 7pm. Winners will […]
Register NOW for the Junior League Kids Tennis Clinic
REGISTRATION IS FULL! The Junior League of Greater Lakeland is hosting a free children’s tennis clinic on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Beerman Family Tennis Center. This is a FREE community event for children ages 5-12. At the clinic, children will learn warm-up exercises from athletic trainers and the basic elements and foundational […]
Junior League Kids Tennis Clinic – Registration Opens Thursday, 4/15!
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland is hosting a free children’s tennis clinic on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Beerman Family Tennis Center. This is a FREE community event for children ages 5-12. At the clinic, children will learn warm-up exercises from athletic trainers and the basic elements and foundational skills of tennis […]
Lakeland Christmas Parade Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland, the organizers of the Lakeland Christmas Parade, and the City of Lakeland have made a decision to cancel the 2020 Lakeland Christmas Parade due to the complications of COVID-19. The organizing committee has obvious concerns regarding the pandemic and the unknowns of what impacts the virus may have going forward. […]
Sponsor A Child’s Imagination
A child’s interest and ability to read at an early age sets the stage for success throughout life. The Junior League of Greater Lakeland is committed to expanding the imaginations and potential of children through reading and school readiness. Your donations ensure that the children in our community will receive access to multiple books to […]
2020 Athena Awards Finalists
This year the League is proud to again sponsor the Athena Awards in collaboration with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to the finalists including Past President Callie Miller and Sustainer Christina Criser Jackson. Founded in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, more than 7,000 top leaders in over 500 communities have received this prestigious ATHENA Award […]
Update from 2020-2021 President Jessica Brown
Update From President Jessica Brown What a year, so far! We are only a month into our 2020-2021 year, but it (along with the rest of 2020) has proven to be one for the record books. The 2020-2021 year may look different, but we remain committed to bettering ourselves, each other, and our community. During […]
Join the Junior League of Greater Lakeland! Accepting applications until July 1, 2020!
Once a year, 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 and the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Group training programs, speakers and […]
Thrift Sale Continues to Give Back
During the 50th anniversary year of the original Thrift Sale, the Junior League of Greater Lakeland was thrilled to bring the Thrift Sale back to our community. The Thrift Sale was hosted in a 6,000 SF warehouse generously donated by The Ruthvens. A very special thank you to our presenting partner, AgAmerica Lending. As with […]