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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Junior League of Greater Lakeland Announces Sarah D. McKay Award
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland announced the creation of the Sarah D. McKay award during its annual meeting at the Lone Palm Golf Club on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. More than 140 members were in attendance for the event. Junior League Communications Vice President Katherine Fitzwater recognized Sarah Dukes McKay who is a Sustainer […]