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Mark your Calendar for the19th Annual
Whale of a SaleThe Greater Jacksonville FairgroundsPreview PartyGO WHALE, SAVE GREENFriday, February 26, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
$35 per person Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Join us for great food, an expansive silent auction, and great Whale of a Sale Bargains!
Day of Sale Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parking $5
Entry $1
Children under 10 free
Help support the Junior League, its community programs and the environment. Go Whale, Save Green!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PODS
Publix Super Markets Charities
Meridian Technologies
ImageStoreHouse.com
The Jacksonville Bank
Coca-Cola
Anthony's Catering
Mai Oui Gourmet!
Blue Bamboo
Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop
Rollin' Rita's
Bold City Brewery
Starbucks at Hodges & JTB
Peterbrooke at Hodges & JTB
Cabot Cheese
Tory's
Produce Distribution Center
The Ice Man
Think Green, Make Green
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Prospective Member Reception
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Riverside House
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Junior League of Jacksonville? If so, please join us for our spring Prospective Member Reception. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet current League members, find out about our community projects, and learn about our provisional course program.
Please join us for a reception from 6:30-7:15 p.m. to talk informally with our members. Our formal program will begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude by 8:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P. to admissions@juniorleagueofjax.org
Applications are available on-line and are due by April 16th. If you want to impact the community, this is where you belong!
Our Outreach
Done in a Day - This year, the Junior League of Jacksonville is partnering with over 30 community organizations. The League supports these groups by providing volunteers for events, day to day operations, and other projects.
C.A.R.E.S. - The Junior League of Jacksonville C.A.R.E.S. (Caregiving, Assistance, Resources, Education, Support) Program currently supports Annie R. Morgan Elementary School by providing volunteers for one-on-one Saturday tutoring in math, reading and language.
Kids in the Kitchen - The Junior League of Jacksonville Kids in the Kitchen partners with local nutritionists, Chef Robert from First Coast News, businesses and non-profits, in a community wide effort to raise awareness and provide solutions for the growing health problems associated with childhood obesity.
To learn more about Junior League of Jacksonville programs please visit our IN ACTION page.
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This year's drive, "Fostering Futures: Project Backpack," ran four consecutive Satudays from September 19 through October 10 at the Riverside Arts Market. Sponsored by Action News on CBS47 and Family Support Services of North Florida, the event was a tremendous success! We collected 310 backpacks, $520 in gift cards and $155 in cash donations as well as numerous toiletries and stuffed animals. Special thanks to RALLY! Jacksonville for donating 600 books; artist Adrian Pickett for sketching pictures of Monday's Child to be featured on Action News CBS 47; the Jacksonville Jaguars for two game tickets and a parking pass for the raffle; Winn Dixie for donating 250 pencil cases with pencils and rulers; Jacksonville Humane Society for donating 1,000 pencils; Crawford Contractor Connection for the backpack drive; Heather Surface and the Riverside Arts Market merchants and volunteers.
If you would like to contribute a backpack please visit our eStore. |
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Riverside House
Beautiful, affordable site for your next event
Riverside House offers its board room, auditorium, reception hall and kitchen to the public at affordable rates. Originally a church, this beautiful historic property is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions and meetings - large and small. Rental Rates
History of Riverside House
Contact Information Typically hosting more than 30 weddings a year plus events for community organizations that include meetings, seminars, lectures, recitals and fund raising activities; Riverside House is the perfect home for your next event. |
TOAST OF THE COAST
The Junior League of Jacksonville’s Toast of the Coast cookbook contains recipes inspired by the coastal climate and entertaining traditions of the First Coast. It makes the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, hostesses, teachers, thank you’s and more.
Now on Sale $21.95
$10.00 Order Yours Today! |
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