The Column

Showcasing Young Models, Fashion and Confidence on the Runway

Young models ruled the runway Feb. 24 at the Omaha Design Center for the second Kids Rule Fashion Show. Of course, the venue was in style as well, featuring a V.I.P. lounge, boutiques with a variety of vendors and valet parking. Ten area designers dressed 138 models in trendy children’s fashion, boosting the confidence of… Read More

JLO New Member Focus, Meet Three Rising Stars

Name: Kaitlin Beck Age: 33 Profession: Human Resources Representative, Gavilon Reason for joining the League: To become more involved in the Omaha community. What you’ve learned so far: The League has so many great partnerships and works with many different organizations throughout Omaha. It’s been wonderful to learn how JLO has such a positive impact… Read More

Training Committee Hosts Gift Wrapping and Bridge Trainings

How to Wrap a Gift The “How to Wrap a Gift” event was held on December 6, 2017, at the Junior League of Omaha Headquarters.  Professional gift-wrappers Jessica Covi, Cari Harris and Beth Broderick shared great ideas and techniques to the more than 20 League members in attendance to perfectly wrap packages and tie amazing… Read More

League Partnership With Project Everlast and Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Wraps Up 2017, Benefits Young Men and Women Aging Out of Foster Care

A group of 20 Junior League of Omaha (JLO) volunteers got a jump start on the holiday season, participating in a gift-wrapping shift on December 2, 2017. The JLO Done-in-a-Day Committee partnered with Project Everlast and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation for the event. With holiday music playing in the background, JLO women took… Read More

2017 Big Red Block Party

The Junior League of Omaha hosted its eighth annual Big Red Block Party fundraiser on Nov. 11, 2017.  The event celebrated philanthropy with an early afternoon full of Husker football, tailgating games, beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction packages. This year the annual event filled the Scott Conference Center with roughly 143 attendees. It goes… Read More

Annual Fall Sustainer and Past President Luncheon

Fall sets the stage for the annual Past President and Sustainer luncheon hosted by the Junior League of Omaha Foundation. Nearly 60 people attended this year’s event held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Happy Hollow Country Club. The Past President and Sustainer luncheon brings together ladies who have helped shape the League into what it… Read More

2017 New Members: #NewJLOsOnTheBlock

New Member Committee Chair Kathryn Anderson gave us the deets on the 99th New Member class: We are excited to have another large class with 88 New Members and more socials! Our first social was on June 28 at Julio’s restaurant with a nacho bar and margaritas at half price. We had a great turnout… Read More