Best of Taste raises $13,000
Funds raised benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2016) – The Red Sox Foundation and the Junior League of Fort Myers’ second annual Best of Taste in the Park raised $13,000. During the Best of Taste in the Park, attendees were able to participate in judging offerings from participating restaurants […]
Locals invited to participate in this year’s Best of Taste fundraiser prior to Taste of the Town
Funds raised will benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2016) – The Red Sox Foundation and the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. are teaming up for the second annual Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser prior to the 34th Annual Taste of the Town. During the Best of Taste in […]
Junior League hosts founders luncheon; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers recently hosted a number of its founding members during a luncheon at Cypress Lake Country Club, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization. “Our focus was to encourage volunteerism,” said founding member Patricia Graddy about starting the organization in 1966. “We were all young […]
Junior League presents upcoming Funtastic Fitness Fair; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 14, 2016) – In accordance with its 50th anniversary, the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. will host a Funtastic Fitness Fair, a free community event celebrating 50 years of commitment to the development of our local youth, on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heights Center, located […]
Junior League hosts Past Presidents Luncheon; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 7, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. recently hosted more than a dozen of its past presidents at a luncheon at Mimi’s Café, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization. During the luncheon, 16 past presidents were honored and thanked for their service to the organization. Since 1966, the JLFM […]
Junior League of Fort Myers now taking mini-grant applications; Application deadline is March 31
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. announces that its 2016 mini-grant applications are now open and available for download on its website until March 31. The JLFM supports local nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status, are in the process of obtaining a 501(c)(3) status, or are under the umbrella […]
JLFM hosts three dozen nonprofits at Community Partners Breakfast
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2016) – More than three dozen local nonprofits attended the Junior Leagues of Fort Myers, Inc.’s Community Partners Breakfast on Jan. 22 at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation in Fort Myers. “Meeting the Collaboration Challenge” Community Partners Breakfast featured an interactive presentation by Vicki Clark, noted speaker, facilitator, consultant and trainer, […]
Scanlon Lexus hosts the Junior League membership
Vicki Clark & Danielle Lucht FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2016) – Scanlon Lexus recently hosted nearly 100 members of the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. for its January general membership meeting. The meeting was held in Scanlon Lexus’ second-story training facilities at the Fort Myers dealership. The meeting featured an interactive presentation by Vicki Clark, noted speaker, […]
Junior League hosts Kids in the Kitchen couponing event; Events teach healthy meal choices for kids
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2015) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc.’s Kids in The Kitchen committee recently held a couponing and healthy eating class at The Salvation Army for a group of girls from SIYA (Support Independent Young Adults). The girls ranged in age from 13 to 18 years. During the event, […]
Junior League announces 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee; Event to take place Saturday, April 2, 2016 at JetBlue Park
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2015) – To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. will be holding a Golden Jubilee celebration at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. According to Golden Jubilee Chair Amelia May, the event is open to the public and promises an […]