busy bébés The membership of the Junior League of Austin is very large – one of the largest in the nation – so it’s no wonder you’ll find a lot of amazing Junior League run businesses among us. With such a large group, it’s hard to know which businesses out there are lead by our…

Our grand tasting—supporting Austin’s most talented female chefs and more—will take place at the Community Impact Center on February 27th at 7 p.m. Have you purchased your tickets to Austin Entertains yet? We offer two ticket options for the night: General Admissions Tickets ($85) VIP Tickets ($150) All ticket holders will have access to nearly…

If you’re considering joining the Junior League of Austin (JLA), here’s some helpful information: Do I need to know someone in the League to join?  No! The sponsorship requirement was removed in accordance with our commitment to diversity and Inclusion.     Why do I need to be a Provisional Member before I’m an Active…

And just like that we are in the thick of the holiday season! Nights have become filled with parties and gatherings that we somehow manage to fit in between meetings, practices, family time, and other everyday activities. Sometimes you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget that you promised to…

For any member who has joined The Junior League of Austin (JLA) in the past 10 years, you likely know the program Food in Tummies (FIT) very well. It has been the Provisional Community Placement since its inception. For those new to JLA, FIT is one of our most innovative and important programs. In collaboration…

As we know, The Junior League of Austin is comprised of the most motivated and powerful minds this city has to offer.  Chief among those women are those who have answered the call to take on the mantle of leadership for our beloved League.  These women have given their time, efforts, and talents to ensure…

It is with great enthusiasm that we celebrate and announce these recent member life events from The Junior League of Austin! In July 2019, Paige Velasquez was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Zilker Media. Founder Rusty Sheloton says of Paige: “She’s one of the brightest and most capable leaders I’ve been around.” Read about…

When the first hint of Fall hit the air, we all noticed pumpkin flavored everything in stores all over town!  Luckily, The Junior League of Austin’s cookbook contains a delicious muffin recipe so that you can bake your own pumpkin goodies at home. We hope you enjoy this simple recipe to send those summer months…

SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!   WHAT: Coats for Kids Distribution Day WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 2019 From 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Del Valle Elementary School 5400 Ross Road, Del Valle, TX 78617 WHY: To distribute new and gently-worn warm winter coats to eligible youth of Central Texas. HOW: Pre-register…

While the weather may not be all that convincing yet – we can assure you it is *that* time of year – Fall! Time to tuck away your swimsuit and prepare for colorful leaves, boots, and everything pumpkin (did you know Trader Joes has pumpkin cheesecake!?). Speaking of pumpkins – we can think of no…