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Kids in the Kitchen Saturday, October 23, 2010 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rockford Public Library East Branch - 6685 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108
In conjunction with Junior League of Rockford’s “8 Gifts to the Community” 2010-2011 community service initiative which celebrates Junior League of Rockford’s 80th anniversary, Junior League of Rockford, Inc. will present its Kids in the Kitchen event to provide helpful information and fun activities to educate families on healthy eating and fitness habits. This FREE event is open to the entire community, and families with children 10 and under are encouraged to attend. Learn how to prepare healthy snacks for your family, enjoy some interactive fitness activities, and have lots of fun! This Kids in the Kitchen event is made possible in part by the Rockford Public Library Foundation. ---
Past Projects For 80 years, JLR has made an important impact on our community through our projects, programs and trained volunteers.
Past Project, MAYA'S House
Past Project, Discovery Center Museum and the Rock River Discovery Park |
Serving our community
for over 80 years!
The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Rockford reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. Join JLR today!
Our Current Project - RAISE (Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education) In 2007, the Junior League of Rockford, Inc. in collaboration with community partners developed and implemented the RAISE Project at Jefferson High School. The RAISE program is aimed to increase access to and success in post high school education for financially disadvantaged, underrepresented and first generation college students from the Rockford Public School System. In August 2010, JLR announced Big Brothers Big Sisters of the YMCA of the Rock River Valley as its newest primary community partner.
RAISE mentor and RAISE students.
Inspire a high school student to go to college! The RAISE Project is a one-on-one mentoring program. A structured, guided system provides mentors with strategies to ensure success with high school students. Junior League of Rockford is currently in its third year of this necessary community project. Learn more about RAISE. For more information, please call 815-399-4518 or email raise@jlrockford.org.
Attention RAISE Mentors & Students: To view the most up to date calendar of events - Click Here
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