Things to Do: JLW Tossed & Found Rummage Sale

It's that time of the year again! Join the Junior League of Washington (JLW) for their/our annual Tossed & Found (T&F) Sale.

If you're not familiar with T&F it's the largest fundraiser for the JLW, benefiting literacy programs in the Washington, DC area. It's a huge rummage sale where you'll find thousands of items. Last year they had everything including designer clothing, furniture, books, sporting equipment, knick-knacks, etc. There is definitely something for everybody!

See below for more information about the preview night party on Friday, March 25.

We hope you will join us for our Hoops & High Heels Preview Night Party to kick off the weekend in style with food, drinks, March Madness basketball games on big screen TVs and silent and live auctions packed with amazing items!

For more information, visit http://www.jlw.org/ or download the informational postcard http://images.dcheetahimages.com/www.jlw.org/ama/orig/TF/TFPostcard2.pdf

JLW Tossed & Found Sale
The Crystal City Shops
2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

General Shopping Hours:
Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 27, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

“Hoops & High Heels” Preview Night Party
Friday, March 25, 2011
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets

Things to Do: Diamonds and Desserts with the Junior League

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is pleased to present their second annual event, Diamonds and Desserts to support JLW projects including Tossed and Found, their annual spring fundraiser.

The event will be held at JLW Headquarters in Georgetown and will feature a diamond giveaway. According to their website, "you may find a precious sparkler in your glass of champagne", thanks to Goldman's Jewelers! Additionally, there will be an estate sale of jewelry.

Tickets are $25 and the proceeds, along with a portion of sales, will benefit the JLW projects through Tossed and Found - the annual spring fundraiser that puts fabulous finds in your shopping bag and high-quality used goods back into the community every year.

Junior League Headquarters
3039 M Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2001
http://www.jlw.org

Save-The-Date: Junior League's Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles Event

I just learned of an upcoming event that sounds like it will be a great time.  The Junior League of Washington (JLW) has partnered with Neiman Marcus to host a beauty event and fundraiser.  Join the ladies of the JLW and friends for a night of beauty to benefit A Capital Collection!

Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles: A Neiman Marcus Beauty Event
Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Cost:
Tickets are $25 online in advance and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets click here.

Proceeds will go towards promoting literacy through community-based programs in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Bring your friends and coworkers for an evening of makeup consultations, special gifts, cocktails, appetizers and gelato tastings. Neiman Marcus will also give away a special piece of designer jewelry at the event! Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles is open to everyone.

Neiman Marcus @ Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015

The Junior League: Not Just for Ladies Who Lunch Anymore

I was going to begin this post with "Most people have heard of the Junior League..." but over the years I've realized that this is not the case.  If you have heard of it, feel free to bypass the next introductory paragraph. 

The Junior League is an organization of women committed to voluntarism.  Many would say it's similar to sorority in that it brings together like-minded women who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. The Junior League was founded in 1903 by a young socialite and over the years became known as an organization of ladies who lunch (meaning rich women whose only daily commitment was to having lunch with their friends rather than have a job to go to)  Over the last century, I'm proud to say that the Junior League has changed drastically.

I've been a member of the Junior League since 2003.  It's hard to believe it's been that long.  The Junior League is an excellent resource for professional women who are hoping to get more involved in their community, whether it's through direct service to a nonprofit organization or in-League (i.e. member development, public relations, fundraising). 

Throughout my tenure in the Junior League, my placements (the name for your annual community service commitment) have revolved around working with the elderly.  I've meet many amazing women through my time volunteering with our community partners, at fundraisers, and at various social events.  I would highly recommend the Junior League to anyone woman who is trying to expand her network both professionally and socially.  It's also a great way to become a nonprofit board member and forge relationships with nonprofit executives, if that is something you're interested in.

Every year the Junior League admits new women into their ranks.  While I'm sure it's too late for the 2010-2011 year, it's not too late to start thinking about it for next year.  Most leagues require you to attend an orientation, the one in DC fills up quickly so it's best to know someone who can inform you as to when it will be held.  Also, in DC due to the high demand in membership, they've had a lottery to bring in new members for the past few years.  It not all about who you know anymore, or so they say.

For more information about the Junior League as a whole, visit http://www.ajli.org/.  To learn more about the Junior League of Washington, visit http://www.jlw.org.