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Author: Patrick Nixon
Easy party favorites
BY AMANDA BOFFONE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | JULY 1, 2019 For my family, summer always seems to mean last-minute pool parties and backyard barbecues. The lack of schedule during the summer lends itself to these impromptu dinner events as afternoon stretches into evening, and my kids (and my husband and me) find ourselves not wanting fun…
The Junior League Of Houston Announces Annual Theme
Local, Women-Led Volunteer Organization Introduces Annual Theme for 2019 – 2020 HOUSTON (June 2019) – The Junior League of Houston, Inc., an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, recently announced its 2019 – 2020 theme. Members celebrated…
Teens at the table
BY BECKY PIVEC, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | JUNE 1, 2019 The title of this article is a little bit of a misnomer. As a mom to two high schoolers, I know that all of us being able to eat at the table together is a challenge. Between after-school activities, time with friends, sports and work, evening…
Give the gift of life at this year’s Junior League of Houston Blood Drive!
Give the gift of life at this year’s Junior League of Houston Blood Drive! Registration is now open for this impactful event to be held in the Board Room on Monday, April 22, 2019, from 11a.m. – 7 p.m. The donation process should take approximately 30 minutes once approved. You are also guaranteed to leave feeling…
Crazy for crawfish
If you spend enough time in the Junior League Tea Room, you will see – in a chef’s coat – a Junior League institution. Michael “Chef Mike” Smith has been making Junior League of Houston favorites for over 23 years. His cheer and easygoing Louisiana demeanor make him a favorite with everyone. Here, we talk…
Junior League’s Fire and Ice Ball Draws Hot Crowd for Cool Party
LEAVE IT TO THE JUNIOR LEAGUE to throw a boisterous bash year after year. The women’s group has hosted fundraising affairs to remember for seven decades now, and last weekend’s two-night, black tie annual charity ball was no exception. This year’s theme, Fire and Ice, was meant to reflect League members’ “fiery passion” for helping the…
Photos: See how the Junior League of Houston began
Stereotypical images of stay-at-home moms and ladies who lunch begone. The reality of the Junior League is a group of trained female volunteers who raise funds and develop projects to meet pressing community needs. At the Junior League of Houston, specifically, more than 78 percent of its members work full time. This year, the local…
Junior League kicks off three-night ‘Fire and Ice’ charity ball with red hot Preview Party
The first night of the Junior League of Houston Charity Ball got the three-night extravaganza off to a rousing start as more than 250 guests turned out to The League’s River Oaks-area building to celebrate the 71st annual soiree, themed “Fire and Ice.” Chaired by Tanya Merla Leiber in collaboration with assistant chairman Kenedy Hughes, underwriting chair Amanda Boffone,…
2018 – 2019 Community Assistance Grant Recipients
Each year, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. provides Community Assistance Grants to worthwhile organizations that do not receive ongoing volunteer support or financial assistance through the League’s Community Projects. The League’s Community Assistance Committee reviews the grant requests based on their alignment with member-determined impact areas and conducts site visits before making recommendations for…