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Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen is a national program established by the Association of Junior Leagues International to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.  It provides a forum for educational information and hands on demonstrations such as the preparation of nutritious meals to increase the students’ awareness of the need for healthy habits. In addition to serving up healthy meals, children will participate in games, martial arts, yoga, golf, storytelling and more. We invited over 400 children from various schools and community centers to join us on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia's Thalhimer Pavilion.   

Touch a Truck

The Junior League of Richmond hosted our fourth annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm at Short Pump Middle School. The event offered local children of all ages a unique opportunity to explore heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect and serve the Richmond community. Thank you to all of our sponsors, members, and attendees for helping to make this event a huge success! 

Literacy Through Art Outreach

Literacy Through Art Outreach committee members serve as "ambassadors" for the Children's Museum of Richmond by identifying community links and coordinating workshops where Junior League volunteers can take the magic of the museum directly to community centers and schools in Metro Richmond.

Junior Book & Author

The Junior League of Richmond was proud to host Canadian/American author Gordon Korman as the featured author for the sixth annual Junior Book & Author event held February 25-26, 2010.  Mr. Korman has written over 65 books for children and young adults, including Swindle, Schooled and No More Dead Dogs.  He visited several area public schools and spoke at our fundraising event at Collegiate School on February 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  

 

Our Community Involvement

Bright Beginnings

The Junior League of Richmond is thrilled to once again be a partner organization with YMCA Bright Beginnings.  Let’s continue to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Our goal is to raise $24,000, enabling us to take 160 children back to school shopping this year.  To donate to the 2009 YMCA Bright Beginnings program, please click here.  Read more.


65th Book & Author Dinner - Tickets and Authors

Please join us May 4, 2010 at 7:00pm the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the Junior League of Richmond's 65th Book & Author Dinner.  Tickets are now available for online purchase by clicking here.  Check out the new events - the exclusive luncheon with the authors, a Backstage Pass (includes luncheon, dinner, cocktail party prior to the dinner, and recognition in the event program), and a cooking demonstration and tasting with the proprietor and author of Blackberry Farms Cookbook, Sam Beall, the day following the dinner.  Members must login to access the Member Ticket.  You may also purchase tickets by downloading this form, print, fill out, and mail it in.  Click here to find out about the exciting authors who will be featured at the event.  Books will be available for purchase soon. 

Spring Fling Shopping Card
Short Pump Town Center
March 27 through April 3, 2010

Purchase a Spring Fling Shopping Card today and save 20% at select stores from March 27 through April 3, 2010, at Short Pump Town Center.  Click on the logo to learn more.  Online sales will run through March 19, 2010.

The Clothes Rack Spring Boutique Event
Stratford Hills Location
Friday & Saturday, March 12-13, 2010

Help The Clothes Rack celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Boutique event by joining us at our Stratford Hills store, 6780 Forest Hill Avenue from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Friday & Saturday, March 12-13, 2010.  The Clothes Rack will offer a great selection of spring merchandise just in time for the season.

Dine and Make a Difference at Morton's The Steakhouse
Monday, March 22-Saturday, March 27, 2010

Join Morton's for a week-long celebration of Richmond's most respected charities - including our very own Junior League of Richmond!  Dine at Morton's March 22-27, 2010 on their Special Event Three Course Dinner Menu for Philanthropy Week.  Specify that you wish to support the Junior League of Richmond and $25 of your $75 per guest meal will be donated back to our organization.  Click here and go under the Special Events tab to learn more about the event, view the menu, and make a reservation.