CLOTHE OUR COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE

In alignment with the theme of this year’s Christmas Parade, “The Joy of Giving,” the Junior League of Greater Lakeland invites you to participate in a donation drive during the month of December. The following new, unused items are needed for local elementary, middle, and high school children: Shoes (Everyday/tennis shoe size child 10 through […]

Sustainer Anne Barben Furr Honored With First Sarah D. McKay Award  

by Sheila Lotterhos, Historian  When it comes to Past President Anne Barben Furr, words like dependable, professional, civic-minded and responsible immediately come to mind. But that’s only part of the picture. This civic leader, architect’s wife, mother of three, grandmother of five and community volunteer loves to laugh and appreciates creativity. So it’s no surprise […]

Become the Grand Marshal for the 39th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 39th annual Lakeland Christmas Parade the evening of December 5, 2019. Each year, a Grand Marshal is selected to ride in the first car of the parade and lead the floats down the streets of Lakeland. This year, we […]

Letter from President Callie Miller

As I think of the 2018-19 year, I think of progress. I am proud of the progress our volunteers and leadership team have made this year in moving the needle on important community and League initiatives. I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate our Provisionals, our Active Members, and our Sustaining Members. Without you, […]

Pre-Order Your Thrift Sale Shirt and/or Tank TODAY!

Pre-Order Your Thrift Sale Shirt and/or Tank TODAY! PRE-ORDERS CLOSE ON JULY 25TH.   Your order is not final until you pay online at: http://www.jlgl.org/product-category/jlgl-merchandise/ If you have any questions, please email President@JLGL.org. Thanks! Please fill out the form here to place your order: https://docs.google.com/forms/

Press Release: Spotlight On Style 2018

The third annual Junior League of Greater Lakeland Spotlight on Style, is Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Junior League Building on Lake Morton. General admission begins at 7:00 P.M., the fashion show begins at 8:00 P.M. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Frescos, craft cocktails by Revival, music by DJ Cory Barron & Co., a fashion […]

Carol Jenkins Barnett: A Life of Giving is a Life Worth Living

In a firmament of our community’s shining stars, Carol Jenkins Barnett was certainly one of the brightest. Giving generously of her time, talent, and treasure was as second nature to Carol as it was to her mentor and father, Publix Founder George W. Jenkins. Carol learned the act of volunteering from her mother, Anne MacGregor […]

2017-2018 Junior League of Greater Lakeland Annual Meeting

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland held its annual Spring Banquet at the Lone Palm Golf Club on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Over 140 provisional, active and sustaining members were in attendance for the event celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland’s commitment to improving our community.   Highlights included: The […]