Take A Hike in the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center

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A Junior League of Austin community spotlight. A summer hike may not sound appealing in 100-degree weather but what if it got cooler as you hiked farther? That’s the reality in the 76-acre Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. Only a 45-minute drive from downtown Austin, Westcave is located in the Hill Country, two miles past the… Read More

Kids Giving Back Responds to COVID-19 Crisis

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While our world may be facing the coronavirus pandemic, Austin-area kids haven’t let the COVID-19 crisis keep them from contributing to their communities. The Junior League of Austin (JLA)’s Kids Giving Back program, now in its fourth year, has, like other staple programs of the League, adapted to provide socially distant service opportunities meaningful both… Read More

JLA Member Owned Business Spotlight

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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… Read More

Join The Junior League of Austin at the 2020 Austin Entertains!

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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… Read More

Provisional Year FAQs

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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, equity and inclusion.     Why do I need to be a Provisional Member before I’m an… Read More

A Hassle Free Holiday Treat

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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… Read More

Food In Tummies – Celebrating Ten Years

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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… Read More

Getting to Know our Junior League of Austin Board Members

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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… Read More

Celebrating Our Members

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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… Read More

It’s Fall Y’all!

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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… Read More