The Junior League of Austin

Join the Austin Entertains Committee for its second annual Nourish Your Culinary Opportunities Seminar for all local female food and beverage industry professionals on Monday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Junior League of Austin’s Community Impact Center.

Attendees will receive first-hand education and training on requirements for Austin-area culinary arts scholarships and fellowships and hear from industry experts on financial planning, marketing strategies, and navigating the culinary, beverage, and CPG industries.

Panelists include:
Jen Rodriguez of 3 small plates-catering
Denise Silverman of The Wine & Food Foundation
Trish Wesevich of LaunchPoint Culinary Services
Cathleen Wenger of Thrivent
Alison Smith and Karin Samuelson of UMAI Marketing
Johnny Heiselberg of Base Culture

We hope to see you there! RSVP at austinentertains.org or share with a culinary professional who may be interested.

Join The Junior League of Austin (JLA) for our first general meeting of the new League year tomorrow, Sept. 3 to learn more about JLA and why civic engagement is important for changing communities.

Prospective members will hear from our guest speakers before heading to the second floor of our Community Impact Center to learn more about joining JLA from current League members.

> Mix & Mingle @ 6:15 - 7 p.m.
> Meeting @ 7 - 8:30 p.m.

For more information, please complete the new member interest form here: https://members.jlaustin.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=193

Labor Day is a perfect time to celebrate the incredible efforts of those who contribute to making our community a better place. Thank you for working alongside us to build a better Austin. Together, we achieve so much!

As we celebrate this holiday weekend through food and festivities, let us remember the impact of The Junior League of Austin's Food in Tummies (FIT) program. Beyond weekend meal backpacks, FIT supports its Del Valle partner schools during annual milestones such as back to school and Thanksgiving.

Your support helps us address essential needs within our community and spread joy throughout the year. 🫶

Happy Friday! ☀️ "Finding the good in every moment, and celebrating it, is the way to a fulfilling life." Are you ready to make a difference? Join us on Sept. 19 for International Find the Good Day and learn how you can be part of the change.

On Find the Good Day, we celebrate the amazing impact made through initiatives like our Coats for Kids program. 🌟 Your support helps us uplift the children of Central Texas and create a brighter future for our community. Join The Junior League of Austin on Sept. 19, 2024 and learn how you can be part of the change.

Interested in learning more about Find the Good Day?
Visit findthegoodday.com for more details.

Mark your calendars! 📅 Sept. 19, 2024, is International Find the Good Day (), powered by . We hope that you will join us in spreading kindness, uplifting our community, and celebrating the positive impacts we make every day. 🌟

What fun ways do you nurture your friendships?

Happy International Day of Friendship to our Members and friends from around the world! Let's celebrate the bonds that bring us together and strengthen our communities.

Only a couple more weeks to get the children of Central Texas stocked up for back to school this fall! Shop our Amazon wish list here: https://tinyurl.com/JLA-School-Supply-Drive

We are working with The Junior League of Austin to gather school supplies for Del Valle ISD schools, and we need your help! All donations will go directly to elementary schools in need. Drop off supplies in the bins by reception, or by our coffee bar!

Looking for your next date night idea, gift inspiration or local lunch spot? Well look no further! Austin Entertains 2024 has compiled a list of everything from culinary and beverage participants to marketplace vendors. This guide has everything you need to point you in the most delicious direction.

Explore our 2024 participants and sponsors here: https://tinyurl.com/AE-Shop-Guide

The Junior League of Austin (JLA) is excited to partner with Kids Giving Back and Food In Tummies (FIT) for our 4th annual school supply drive benefiting JLA's FIT partner schools in Del Valle.

Thank you to our sponsors, Austin INFINITI , Primrose Schools, Chevron, and Circuit of The Americas! Donations are being collected until Aug. 1 in the lobby of JLA's Community Impact Center, inside the Austin Infiniti dealership at 8140 Burnet Road, and at 11 Primrose School locations. Supplies may also be ordered online using our Amazon wish list. https://tinyurl.com/JLA-School-Supply-Drive

Items requested by Del Valle ISD Elementary Schools:
- Backpacks
- Crayola colored pencils (12 count)
- Crayola crayons (24 count)
- Crayola markers (1o count)
- Ticonderoga #2 pencils
- Manual pencil sharpeners
- Elmer’s glue sticks
- Fiskars scissors

Extra! Extra! Read all about our Austin Entertains 2024 Fellowship Winner, Chef Jen Rodriguez of 3 small plates-catering, in the Summer 2024 edition of Edible Austin. 🗞️

The article covers Chef Rodriguez’s inspirational culinary philosophy along with her plans to use the $10,000 fellowship award to launch cooking classes and other hands-on events such as “foodie fights”. Read more about our incredible winner at: https://edibleaustin.com/stories/branching-out/.

“Food is more than just consumption, it’s more than just nutrition … it’s an experience.” - Chef Rodriguez 🍴

“The truth is, none of us are free until everybody is free.” This quote from Maya Angelou simply scratches the surface of the meaning behind Juneteenth. Juneteenth National Independence Day, is celebrated to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

This holiday has especially strong ties here in Texas, as the freedom of some 250,000 slaves on June 19, 1865 is what instigated what is now known as Juneteenth. We thank trailblazers such as Opal Lee for continuing to spread the truth on this holiday’s origins until it became recognized as a federal holiday.

This is what leadership looks like! Thank you to all of the incredible women who attended our 2024-2025 leadership training earlier this month. You are off to do great things for The Junior League of Austin and our community.

Please join The Junior League of Austin in celebrating all the incredible fathers and father figures who fill our lives with love. Happy Father's Day!

Congratulations, Emily! We are so proud of you. 👏

🏳️‍🌈 This month we celebrate the lives of LGBTQ+ people, and all humans across the world, who are bold enough to live in their truth. Join The Junior League of Austin in celebrating Pride Month as we practice love and acceptance, fight hate speech, celebrate diversity, and spread visibility for asexuality, gender identity, and sexual orientation. 🏳️‍🌈

We are so proud of this amazing group of women and the lasting impact that they have made on The Junior League of Austin (JLA). Thank you to our 2023-2024 JLA Board Members!

The skies have cleared and the sun is out! Join us at at the Arboretum for happy hour from 3 PM to 6 PM any day of the week. Be sure to purchase fried raviolis or a limoncello mule to give $1 back to the Junior League of Austin for each order. This partnership ends on May 31, so don’t miss out on your chance to give back!

We are so proud of both our Austin Entertains and Fund Development Committee for their excellent work in earning this amazing award!

The Junior League of Austin would like to send a huge thank you to Austin restaurateur and Top Chef host, Kristen Kish for her support of our Food in Tummies (FIT) program and Austin Entertains mission. Check out her team at Arlo Grey in their Austin Entertains, “Yes, Chef” hats!

Austin Entertains aims to elevate and celebrate key female entrepreneurs that fuel the culinary arts industry. The event serves as a fundraiser that grants fellowships to participants, as well as supports community programs including FIT, which is dedicated to eliminating weekend hunger for children in the Austin community.

Thank you to all of the fallen soldiers who served in our country's military. Today we honor your bravery and sacrifice. Happy Memorial Day!

This Monday, The Junior League of Austin (JLA) had a chance to welcome our 2023-2024 donors and Austin Entertains culinary participants to a Thank You Reception.

President Haley Justice Gardiner shared remarks on the impact our sponsors' partnerships have had on our community, and JLA leadership was able to highlight our League and its signature programs and fundraiser events. Thank you again to all of our community supporters. Without you none of what we do would be possible!

Earlier this month, Sustaining Members of The Junior League of Austin gathered for an evening of celebration and camaraderie. This event served as a chance for our members to celebrate all of their contributions as Active Members, and get excited for all of the impactful ways they will continue to be of service as Sustainers.

Members also had an opportunity to recognize fellow Sustainer, Kathi Livingston Haralson, for being honored as our 2023-2024 Volunteer Extraordinaire! Thank you ladies for all you do for the League!

We have entered the last month of our partnership with the Arboretum location. Be sure to visit any day of the week during happy hour from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. to ensure that your good time benefits a good cause!

With every order of fried ravioli or limoncello mule, $1 will be donated to the Junior League Of Austin! This partnership ends on May 31. We hope to see you there!

Join The Junior League of Austin as we take this month to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Browse our photos to learn about some brilliant AANHPI women who have made invaluable contributions to American culture.

From talented scientists and athletes to impressive politicians and artists, your impact is incalculable. Thank you.