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85th Anniversary

This year, the Junior League of Jacksonville is celebrating our 85th Anniversary. In honor of this milestone, we are honoring our past and celebrating 85 years of volunteer service in Jacksonville. We are a membership of over 1,200 strong and dedicated women that continue to work countless hours improving the lives of those in our Jacksonville Community. 

Our Mission is to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 

Junior League of Jacksonville History

1923 - The Junior League of Jacksonville was formed

1925 - The League was incorporated under Florida State Law on January 25th. Seventeen members signed the original charter

1927 - Paid supervisor was hired for Day Nursery and a house was purchased as permanent center 

League Looks originated

1932 - Well Baby Clinic - food, service and pre-natal care given

1934- First Junior League Follies took place

1938 - Scribblers, a creative writing group was formed

1940 - Equipped and help maintain Girls' Ward at Hope Haven Hospital

Milk fun for babies established

Children's Theatre play reached 3,000 children

1941-45 - League members active in Defense work - very involved in Red Cross, Community Chest, Blanket Drive, Filter Center and Civilian Defense

Radio program presented to improve public relations and for entertainment - a fifteen minute radio program, "Playtime Express" featured children's plays

1946 - The Junior League Thrift Shop was formed

1947 - The Jacksonville Children's Museum was taken on a demonstration basis

1949 - The Speech Correction Clinic was established



Upcoming Events and Programs

Our Upcoming Events - 

Festival of Trees - November 24, 2008 thru January 7, 2009 at the Main Library. 

Whale of Sale - February 28, 2009 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. 


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. 

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. 



Birthdays, holidays, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, thank yous and more! The Junior League of Jacksonville Toast of the Coast Cookbook is the perfect gift! Order yours TODAY!

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  Upcoming Events  
 
12/3/08 Festival of Trees ArtWalk
12/5/08 Festival of Trees Night of Lights Party
12/6/08 Festival of Trees Children's Program
12/9/08 Festival of Trees Children's Program
12/13/08 Festival of Trees Children's Program
12/19/08 Festival of Trees Children's Program
 
  All Events...  

  Recent News  
 
9/17/08 Riverside House - Beautiful, Affordable Site for Your Next Event
8/20/08 Operation Backpack 2008
3/6/08 Build a Better Community - Become a Member of the Junior League
1/6/08 2007 Festival of Trees - Thank You!
 
  All News...  

 

 


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.

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History of Riverside House 
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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. 



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