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Book Club Kick-Off Event to Feature Author Judy Bachrach
Author Judy Bachrach—an investigative journalist, noted author and Vanity Fair magazine contributing editor—will join the Membership Outreach Committee as one of the featured authors at this year’s JLW Book Club Kick-Off event on September 23 at 6:30 p.m. Bachrach’s latest book Glimpsing Heaven, The Stories and Science of Life After Death, (National Geographic Books) hit […]
Author Sarah Pekkanen One of Many to Speak at JLW Book Club
Summer may be winding down, but that book you can’t put down doesn’t have to be packed away with your shorts and sandals. International bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen writes those books. Pekkanen’s women’s fiction—or “chick lit”—genre of books are guaranteed to be a good read year round. Her latest book, Catching Air, is the fifth […]
The Membership Outreach Committee is proud to host author Amie Parnes at the annual JLW Book Club Kick-off event, Tuesday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. Parnes covers the Obama administration as the White House correspondent for The Hill newspaper, a D.C.-centric publication. As a 10-year veteran of political journalism, Parnes has traveled extensively with Politicians […]
Book Club Kickoff: Spotlight on Author Monica Barnett
Who is better equipped to write about the power of style than someone with eleven years of experience in personal styling and image consulting? Monica Barnett, a JLW member herself, has worked with everyone from political elites, business executives and professional athletes, and created an online style resource, “Blueprint for Style,” – and now she […]
Don’t Miss JLW’s Book Club Kick-Off Event!
The Membership Outreach Committee is excited to launch this year’s book clubs with the most anticipated Book Clubs Kick-off event yet! In the weeks following the National Book Festival, league ladies have been busy filling out the book club’s survey, pondering which genre fits their mood this year—New York Times best sellers? Chick lit? Or […]
Fall Into Fashion: A beauty and fashion event
Shopping for a cause can bring happiness to more than just the buyer of a gift and its recipient. Join the ladies of the Junior League of Washington for a fashion and fun-filled evening as we celebrate the kick-off of the 56th Annual Holiday Shops with an exclusive “Fall Into Fashion” event at Bloomingdale’s Chevy […]
A Mid-Summer’s Afternoon Potluck
Almost 100 JLW New Members of the JLW 2014-2015 class met their Advisors at the New Member Potluck. As the first official event of the New Member year, New Members, Advisors and Board Members mingled at JLW Headquarters. Begun only seven years ago, the New Member Potluck has become a JLW institution and this year […]
Not the Same Old National Book Festival
New venue among changes coming to this year’s festival This year, the 14thAnnual Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place on Saturday, August 30, and JLW Members and the public can expect some changes from years past. Whether you are a book lover or someone who would rather just see the movie, this […]
Connect with the JLW!
Social media allows the JLW to spread its message of promoting literacy and keep its more than 2,000 active members connected. As an important part of the JLW’s communication strategy, the JLW uses social media to highlight its impact in the community, showcase special events, and support its community partners. The JLW strives to harness […]
Congratulations to JLW Community Partner CFLS!
Congratulations to JLW community partner Community Family Life Services on being named the 2014 non-profit of the year by the DC Chamber of Commerce. Community Family Life Services has provided housing, case management, employment counseling, mentoring, youth development, and emergency services to low-income and homeless families since 1969. Since its inception, the organization continues to […]