Area non-profit organizations encouraged to apply

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) proudly announces its flood relief grant program. This fund has been established to benefit non-profit organizations in the greater Cedar Rapids area that were directly impacted by the flood. In 2008, JLCR will contribute $9,000 through its annual grant process and over $9,000 for flood-relief, totaling more than $18,000 for area non-profits with projects that match the JLCR mission.

The grants are made possible by the generosity of the Cedar Rapids community, the Duramed FUTURES Tour, and the LPGA Foundation. In addition to ...<< MORE >>

Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) proudly announces its annual process of
awarding community grants. JLCR has allocated $9,000 in grant opportunities this
fall, which triples the amount given in 2007. Founded in 2004, JLCR's community
grant program has gifted $9,000 total to community nonprofits. ...<< MORE >>

JLCR gives kids the opportunity to see all kinds of trucks in a fun and safe environment

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) is proud to announce the first Lil' Kids & Big Rigs fundraiser. The event will be held on Sunday, September 14 from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. at Hawkeye Downs. Proceeds raised will help fund Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) projects and help JLCR fulfill its mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities.

This unique, family friendly event allows kids of all ages to see and explore every type of ...<< MORE >>

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 5, 2008 – Officials from Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR), the Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Duramed FUTURES Tour announced today the creation of a tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for 2009 and 2010. The tournament will be contested June 2-7, 2009, and June 1-6, 2010. The venue will be announced at a later date.

The 54-hole tournament will feature a purse of $110,000 each year and will join the Tour’s already strong schedule of events staged annually in the nation’s Midwest region. The tournament field will bring 144 professionals from a ...

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Duramed FUTURES Tour to be held in June 2009, 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) and the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CRACV

JLCR is the local host and organizer of the event, which gives Iowans an opportunity to see first-hand the Tour’s world-class women athletes and role models.

"JLCR is proud to host this tournament and partner with such outstanding organizations," said JLCR president, Charity Tyler. "Proceeds from the event will enable JLCR to ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) held the 3rd annual education initiative on childhood obesity and nutrition, titled Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen. Area non-profit organization, Access Iowa, joined JLCR at Taylor Elementary School on April 14, 2008. Students from the Taylor Mentoring Program participated in activities to increase their awareness of proper nutrition and exercise.

Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen program is designed to raise awareness of the importance of eating well and staying healthy and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. JLCR believes that education and hands-on involvement in healthy meal preparation are the first steps to making a lasting change in our children’s future.

Volunteers from both JLCR and Access Iowa provided students with hands-on activities related to selecting and preparing healthy snacks, understanding nutrition labels in order to make healthy food choices, eating a balanced diet using the food pyramid, and the importance of exercise in their daily routine. Ideas to promote family meal activities and the benefits of family dining were also provided.

“It was very rewarding to bring this worthy program to the students at Taylor. They were such enthusiastic participants! This initiative reflects our vision as advocates for issues related to woman and children and our desire to make a difference in the community,” said Kids in the Kitchen coordinator, Nancy Almasi.

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Have gently-used home improvement items? Bring them to one of three local Hy-Vees on April 5.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) and Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity want your new, gently-used and leftover home improvement items for its “Dump Your Truck” event. This event will be held at one of three local Hy-Vee locations from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. During that time, JLCR members will accept donations at Cedar Rapids’ Johnson Avenue Hy-Vee, Mt. Vernon Road Hy-Vee and Collins Road Hy-Vee.

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The two organizations unite, educating children on importance of eating well and staying healthy.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) will participate in the third annual education initiative on childhood obesity and nutrition, titled Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen. Area non-profit organization, Access Iowa, will join JLCR. With the goal to raise awareness and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues, JLCR and Access Iowa will teach the students of the Taylor Mentoring Program, Monday, April 14, 2008 at Taylor Elementary school, 720 7th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, from 6:30 ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Kirkwood College Culinary Department can now boast as
being the area’s Iron Chef. Local chefs from Zins, Daniel Arthur’s,
Vino’s, and Kirkwood competed for the coveted title of “Iron Chef” as
Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) held its second annual competition
on Wednesday, March 12 at the Kirkwood College Culinary Department. For
two years running this event has taken place before a sold-out crowd!

As the competition began, the chefs were told of a surprise ingredient,
which was wjote chocolate. The chefs then faced off in a frenetic,
culinary battle against each other and the clock. The judges, Ian
Cummings, Anne Kapler, Tony Aguiar, ...<< MORE >>

Junior League of Cedar Rapids offers potential new members a chance to attend meeting.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Women looking to promote volunteerism, develop
their potential, and improve their community are invited to Junior
League of Cedar Rapids’ (JLCR’s) “Bring a Friend to League Night” on
Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The organization provides education and
training in areas as diverse as event planning, fundraising and team
building.

“Bring a Friend to League Night” allows potential members to learn more
about the non-profit organization, meet current JLCR members, and
experience a typical monthly meeting. Social time takes place prior to
the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Clark Alumni ...<< MORE >>