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Clean out your closet and help local nonprofits!
Clean out your closet for a great cause! The Junior League of Greater Lakeland will be accepting clothing donations from Oct 14-Oct 17. Items that are dropped off will be sorted and prepared for pick up by our community partners.
JLGL Recognized by Athena Awards
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland was recognized last night as the recipient of this year’s Organizational ATHENA Award, presented by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and ATHENA International. The Junior League was among four finalists, including Central Florida Health Care, CPS Investment Advisors, and United Way of Central Florida. The ATHENA Award recognizes the […]
Join us for the 2021 JLGL Welcome Back Bash
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland invites all members and their families to attend our Welcome Back Bash! Rescheduled to Saturday, September 25 from 5 PM – 8 PM Junior League of Greater Lakeland Building (90 Lake Morton Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801) Learn more and REGISTER HERE
Sarah D. McKay Award Winner 2021: Paula Bono Dockery
The Sarah Dukes McKay Award was established in May of 2018 to recognize a long-standing League member in good standing who personifies philanthropy, leadership, empowerment, inclusiveness, and a commitment to improving the community. Having had an illustrious career in state politics, this year’s recipient of the Sarah Dukes McKay Award is certainly no stranger to […]
Applications are now OPEN for the 2022 Lakeland Christmas Parade
Join Us the First Thursday in December for our Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade, hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland. The 41st Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 7:00pm The parade theme for 2022 is The application period for the 2022 Christmas […]
2021 Lakeland Christmas Parade will be a “Season of Joy”
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are thrilled to announce the 2021 Lakeland Christmas Parade! The 40th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 at 7:00pm The parade theme for 2021 is Applications will open on June 15, 2021 and close September 15, 2021. […]
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 […]