January 2009 HOUSTON, TEXAS – Every year since 2002 , The Junior League of Houston, Inc., presents the Adelaide Lovett Baker Award in honor of the founding League President. This year the League will be honoring Terese “Terry” Tarlton Hershey for her outstanding commitment to “Building a Better Community” even after her years of active…
November 2008 In 2002 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. published an enchanting children’s book, Sweet Dreams Douglas, by Regan Dunnick. Since then, not only have thousands of Junior League members and friends purchased copies of the book to enjoy with their children and grandchildren, but the Junior League has donated copies of the book…
February 2007 HOUSTON, TEXAS – On February 1, 2, and 3, 2007, the Junior League of Houston will host the 59th Annual Charity Ball, Southern Nights. Mary Eliza Shaper serves as the ball’s chairman. Denis Davis Mayfield serves as the underwriting chairman. More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend over three nights. The ball…
January 2007 HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Junior League of Houston, Inc.’s Houston News magazine was awarded a 2007 ADDY award from the Houston Advertising Federation (HAF) for design and editing. HAF is an association of professionals in advertising, marketing and communications. Houston News magazine is published twice a year. Courtney Altimore serves as the magazine’s…
December 19, 2005 HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Junior League of Houston is thrilled to announce their 58th Charity Ball, The Ocean Ball, will be held February 3 and 4, 2006. The Ball weekend includes two spectacular parties: A Current Affair will be held Thursday night, February 2, 2006 for a Deep Sea Soiree and Show…
July 2005 HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. is honored to support the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for the 17th year by sending volunteers and financial aid to support Camp Rainbow. “Camp Rainbow Enjoys the Circus” is the theme of this year’s camp, which will be held July 11–15, 2005, Monday–Friday, at…
June 28, 2005 HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. has partnered with Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Kid’s Meals program. Kid’s Meals is a program designed to meet the needs of children in the community by providing a nutritious sack lunch to hungry children. Currently, approximately 500 children are receiving a lunch…
February 23, 2005 HOUSTON, TEXAS – For three straight nights, the Junior League of Houston building rocked … and rolled and boogied down. Las Vegas was the theme of the annual Charity Ball, and Elvis and the showgirls were in town.
December 31, 2003 HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. has announced Sara Houstoun Lindsey as the 2004 recipient of the prestigious Adelaide Lovett Baker Award. The award, named for The Junior League of Houston, Inc.’s Founding President, is presented to an individual who has been a sustainer for at least ten years and…
December 18, 2003 HOUSTON, TEXAS – An amazing adventure awaits those who attend The Junior League of Houston’s 2004 Charity Ball on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21. (Saturday’s tickets are already sold out!) This year’s theme, “It’s A Jungle Out There…,” promises to be an unforgettable adventure to remember!The event will be held in…