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Tour the National Museum of Women in the Arts on February 21st
On Sunday, Feb. 21, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) and the Esprit committees invite you to a tour at NMWA followed by brunch at Old Ebbitt. By attending the tour, you can earn a membership credit . NMWA is located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington D.C., and is the only […]
Let Kids in the Kitchen Make it a Healthy Start to 2016
The Junior League of Washington wants to help you and your family make 2016 a year of good nutrition, fitness, fun and healthy living. They are inviting you, and your family and friends, to Kids in the Kitchen! On Feb. 27, the JLW will host Kids in the Kitchen, a free healthy eating and fitness activity fair for […]
All Things Tossed & Found 2016
Rummage donations, special events and sale weekend, oh my! Tossed & Found is in full gear, and we are so excited for the 24th annual sale, Thursday through Sunday, March 18-20. This email is your one-stop shop for all things Tossed & Found. Please visit our JLW page for more information and updates on Tossed […]
JLW Nominating Announcements
2016-2017 Board of Directors Slate; Committee Chair, Rising Chair and ACD Nominations Due Feb.1 The Nominating Committee would like to congratulate the following members on being slated to the 2016/17 JLW Board of Directors: President: Elizabeth KeysPresident-elect: Aimee Picard SollerTreasurer: Erinn ColaianniVice Treasurer: Frazier SchulmanSecretary: Tracey Van RiperCommunications & Public Relations Council Director: Marta HernandezCommunity […]
CPC Fridge Funds to Help Furnish 826DC’s “Magical” New HQ
826DC completed its move to a new headquarters with a kickoff event Nov. 14. The Columbia Heights facility will help the JLW community partner grow the number of students served by its literacy and writing programs, which include hosting after-school tutoring, field trips for local schools, and creative and expository writing workshops. JLW is helping […]
NMWA Committee Invites League to Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today
The JLW National Museum of Women in the Arts Committee is excited to share the museum’s current special exhibition, “Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today.” The pieces exhibited are created with textiles, ceramics and metals. Women artists fifty years ago and today use those materials to elevate what were once categorized […]
Apply for the JLW Leadership Institute Get on Board 2016 Winter/Spring Training
The Junior League of Washington’s Membership Development Council and Development & Training Committee, in conjunction with President Cameron Gilreath and President-elect Elizabeth Keys, are pleased to announce the JLW Leadership Institute’s third Get On Board training. This four-part class is designed to provide JLW members with the knowledge and skills needed to serve on JLW’s […]
Annual Sustainer Fall Luncheon
The Sustainer Committee held its annual Fall Luncheon at the Chevy Chase Club on Friday, Oct. 16. A signature event for the JLW sustainer population, the event’s purpose is to reunite members from the previous volunteer cycle and introduce them to new members. A group of 77 League members were in attendance. While enjoying lunch, […]
Annual Halloween Party a Highlight of Horton’s Kids’ Fall
The Horton’s Kids Halloween party was held on Oct. 25, in the Cannon Caucus room in the U.S. House of Representatives. The kids arrived in costume and were ready to party, excited to snack on pizza, brownies, lemonade, and of course, candy! The Horton’s Kids committee decorated every inch of the room, and were dressed […]
The Junior League of Columbia Needs Your Help!
The Junior League of Columbia, SC is collecting donations for victims of the devastating flooding that has affected their area. JL Columbia President Kim Leighton wrote the following note to let us know how your League can help: Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We have many members (Provisional, Active and Sustainer) […]