Even if you’re feeling a bit “bah humbug,” it’s hard not to feel a bit of seasonal cheer when Austin and its environs get festooned with millions of twinkling bulbs. We’ve put together a list of our favorite Austin-area holiday light shows and decorations. Get a hefty dose of holiday spirit at these gorgeous… Read More
I have a confession to make: a holiday tree has been up and decorated in my home since before Halloween. In my house, we don’t typically start to deck the halls until at least November, but something about the feeling in the air this year has us ready for the cozy comfort of the winter… Read More
I joined The Junior League of Austin and stay involved year after year because I have seen firsthand the difference League volunteers can make in the lives of children here in Central Texas through programs such as Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids was my first exposure to the power of the League. I was… Read More
by Tania Leskovar-Owens On this final day of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, I wanted to share a few words about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to me and my family. I am originally from Argentina and while I have been living in the states for over 35 years, I continue to celebrate my culture… Read More
Click here to learn more about ACA 2024! The Junior League of Austin (JLA) returns to Palmer Events Center November 20 – 24 for A Christmas Affair 2024: Christmas In Bloom. Join in the spirit of giving with the 49th annual holiday market benefitting The Junior League of Austin’s signature programs and nonprofit community partners.… Read More
Each fall marks the beginning of a new League year for The Junior League of Austin (JLA). And with the start of each League year comes a new group of League members. First-year members, called Provisional members, bring new energy and fresh faces to the League. The Provisional class is an important part of the… Read More
By Anna Morris The COVID-19 pandemic made for a year of firsts for the Junior League of Austin (JLA). The success of the inaugural virtual market of A Christmas Affair (ACA) in November 2020 further proved that the innovation of JLA’s members can keep our beloved traditions alive through challenging times – and create… Read More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Alexandra F. Taylor At sundown on September 6th, a new year will begin. Marked not by fireworks nor television specials, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be toasted with apples, honey, raisin challah bread, and wine. Wine is universally celebratory. The year will be 5782, and those… Read More
A Junior League of Austin sustainer spotlight. For this Sustainer spotlight, I am interviewing my mom, Cyndi Cummings. Like many members, I became involved with The Junior League of Austin (JLA) before I was even eligible to join, through the involvement of my mother. She inspired me to join the League and she… Read More
“Empowering women also helps empower yourself,” says Bentley Harris, a member of The Junior League of Austin (JLA) who is wrapping up her second placement volunteering with Dress for Success Austin. The Dress for Success mission is to empower women through providing resources to build the skills they need to gain financial independence. This is… Read More
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