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The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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 The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. acts as a catalyst for innovative community leadership, focusing on the positive development of women and children.
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Gina Zangrillo, President of Darien Sport Shop joined by Katie McCormick, Co-Chair of the Diaper Co-op Committee, and Julie Halloran, President of the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk gathered to plan for the upcoming benefit shopping event.
Join your fellow JLSN members on Thursday, September 4 for some shopping and socialization at the Darien Sports Shop, 1127 Post Road in Darien. The event will last from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and will benefit our 2008 signature community project, officially named "The Diaper Co-Op".
Click here for a discount coupon good for $20 off any purchase of $100 or more, valid September 4 through September 6. JLSN will receive 10%of the proceeds after the cost of merchandise for anyone who uses the coupon or mentions JLSN at checkout.
Donations of diapers will be accepted at the event. Even opened packages are fine as long as we know the size.
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The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. proudly presents the 30th Annual Winterfair holiday Gift Market, a Fairfield County tradition. This year Winterfair will be at the spacious University of Connecticut Campus in Stamford. We look forward to seeing you there! As always, Winterfair will feature exciting vendors offering a variety of unique merchandise and beautifully handcrafted items to suit all tastes and price points! Our shoppers return year after year to find gourmet food items, accessories for their homes, fashions for the entire family and those one-of-a-kind gift items that add sparkle and fun to holiday gift giving. 30th Annual Winterfair Gift Market
University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
Telephone: (203) 251-8400 Free Parking is available in the garage across from UCONN on Washington Blvd.
Preview Party Thursday, November 13th
Gift Market Friday, November 14th - Saturday, November 15th. Proceeds from Winterfair support JLSN community and educational programs.
Mark your calendars and join us for this wonderful event. For more information or applications please phone JLSN at 203-655-4662 or e-mail JLSNWinterfair@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you! For sponsorship or exhibiting information, please contact JLSN at 203-655-4662 or click here to download our our vendor information letter and click here to view our exhibitor contract.
Thank you!
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 The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk is committed to responding to the needs of the community. A recent survey of our membership coupled with thorough research in the community has identified our present key focus areas as being:
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Make a Difference in the Community!
Join the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk.
Explore the opportunities membership in the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk (JLSN) offers at our upcoming Information Sessions in September. Current members will provide a fun and comprehensive overview of the organization, including training and leadership development programs for volunteers; community service programs the organization supports; an overview of fundraising activities; and a preview of the provisional course for new members.
Sessions will be held at 7:00 p.m. on:
Tuesday, September 2nd
Thursday, September 4th
Monday, September 8th
Wednesday, September 10th
The above information sessions will be held at the JLSN office at 748 Post Road in Darien. For additional information and to RSVP, please call the League office at (203) 655-4662, or respond via email at JLSN@snet.net. In addition, an information session will be held in Ridgefield. Please contact the JLSN office for more information on that session.
To download a JLSN information session flyer, click here.
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A Perfect Day to Bound Around the Sound!
On your mark, get set, go! Runners begin the 5k race.
On Saturday, May 17, runners of all ages enjoyed the perfect weather to Bound Around the Sound at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. From the sprinters to the strollers, it was a fun and fitness event for everyone. Click here for event results or click here and here to view more from the races. Thank you to all the JLSN volunteers, runners and sponsors who made the 2008 Bound Around the Sound event a "run-away success"!
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The JLSN 85th Anniversary Celebration at Stepping Stones Museum for Children on February 26th was a night to toast our past successes and to look forward to the challenges of the future. Actives, Sustainers and members of the Spring Provisional class were in attendance, along with special guests including the Honorable Richard A. Moccia, Mayor of Norwalk.
Special guest speaker Sandi Kemmish, President of the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), gave an inspiring speech on what motivates women to become, and continue as, Junior League members. Event attendees also had the opportunity to view a display on the history of JLSN from 1923 through the present. The celebration concluded with a champagne toast by JLSN President-elect Julie Halloran and commemorative cake for all.
Look in the 85th Anniversary Photo Album for more pictures from the celebration.
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JLSN Website Instructions
Please click here for instructions on how to login to the JLSN website. Thanks!
The 2008-2009 Paper Peddler Committee will be organizing parties and having
office hours at JLSN this fall. Please contact jlsnpaperpeddler@yahoo.com to schedule a party, place an order or
inquire about shiftwork. To kick off our year we have
selected a summer special to help you get organized. Click here for more information about the Summer Special. |
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