Sustainer Picnic

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The Junior League of Pelham Sustainers celebrated Flag Day on June 14th with a lovely get together at the homeCherie Sigward. Allison Douglass, VP Membership, and our newly appointed Sustainer Chairs,Barbara RussilloandPatty O’Connor, are to be congratulated for a relaxing luncheon in the middle of an otherwise hectic month.  But most of all, Cherie, thank…

JLP President’s Award to PMHS Senior Marlon Colindres

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PMHS Senior Marlon Colindres Receives JLP President’s Award Scholarship Award Based on Outstanding Volunteer Service for PMHS Senior  May 16, 2007Pelham, NY;Pelham Memorial senior Marlon Colindres is this year’s recipient of the Junior League of Pelham’s President’s Award scholarship. Presented each year to a PMHS senior who’s demonstrated outstanding volunteer service in high school, Colindres…

Exciting New Way to Raise Funds – Just Click, Shop and help the JLP – for free!

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OUR LEAGUE BENEFITS FROM NEW AJLI FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY:THE JUNIOR LEAGUE SHOPPING MALLThe Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) has launched a new program that allows members and friends to support our League by making online purchases through the Junior League shopping mall, a website created in conjunction with Fundlink, LLC.1,300 retailers have joined to…

Annual Dinner

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The JLP held its annual dinner Tuesday night, May 15 with a fiesta fantastica at the lovely home of Alix and John Dunn. Their beautiful back yard was the setting for a Mexican Fiesta, complete with sangria and delicious South-of-the-Border fare served up by Dave’s Depot Market.As her last official duty, outgoing President Jennifer Dunbar…

JLP March Fundraiser – Bonding Event

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“Come Bond With Us!” was the call to the community from the Junior League of Pelham for this year’s fundraiser.  The request was met with enthusiasm and over 250 people enjoyed a night of bonding at the “Diamonds Are Forever” event at the Pelham Country Club on March 24th.  Guests were greeted by “Sean Connery”…

Get Ready for Glitz, Glamour and Giving!

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Get Ready for Glitz, Glamour and Giving! Members of the Junior League of Pelham shopped for glamorous items at their January meeting to support community causes and embrace this year’s annual gala theme, “2007—Diamonds Are Forever.”  Fauxtastic, a local jewelry merchant, sold sparkling baubles, jewels, necklaces, earrings and tiaras all with a bit of glitz…

Middle School Library to Purchase More Books from Luminary Sale

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Proceeds from the Junior League of Pelham’s Third Annual “Pelham Loves to Read” fundraiser will be used to purchase more books for the Middle School Library. The luminary kit sale, where supporters purchase kits for home display the night of February 14th, aims to raise $10,000. The brand-new library, opened in 2005, currently holds only…

Junior League of Pelham Introduces New Board

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65 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONGPELHAM, NY: Take a walk in Pelham and its influence is hard to miss. The Pelham Public Library, Pelham Children’s Center, Pelham Art Center, Julianne’s Park. The connection? All were founded with the assistance of the Junior League of Pelham, now celebrating its 65th year.With nearly 300 members, the JLP…

The Junior League’s Lord and Taylor Benefit Bash to Support The Danny Fund

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The Junior League raised over $2700 for The Danny Fund through the sale of $5 tickets to The Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash held on November 8th.  The Danny Fund is a Pelham charity that supports, both financially and emotionally, families of children with catastrophic illness.  The League wishes to thank both Steams, The Bakery…