Thursday, June 21, 2012
Community volunteers join post office employees to beautify the front entrance
Post office employees, members of the GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club (LWC) and a handful of other community volunteers took time out of their busy week to give the entrance to the Lilburn Post Office an inexpensive facelift. The new Lilburn Postmaster Jeff Keever was joined by his brother David and several other employees who all agreed that this needed to be done for some time, they just needed someone to pull a plan together and take charge. That's when Susan Hendricks, the LWC Conservation Co-Chairman heard about the project and starting asking around for volunteers and materials that could be used to kick off the project. After locating a landscaping company outside of Lilburn that was giving away free pine straw (unbaled) the plan …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
LWC brought home the coveted silver tray for their conservation program activities
Mandy McManus and Susan Hendricks co-chaired the 2011 Lilburn Woman's Club (LWC) Conservation program activities and were awarded a silver tray along with a Certificate of Recognition and top honors plus additional funding for their efforts in 'Go Native' plantings. The GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club beat out over 140 other women's clubs all around the state with their community projects including collaborative efforts with the Lilburn Farmer's Market, the Ahimsa House, the Humane Society, expanding the Garden of Hope in Lilburn City Park, and so much more. In addition to Best Overall in Conservation, the LWC placed either first or second in Art, Conservation, International Outreach, Public Issues and Home Life in the category of clubs with …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Each week, Patch sits down with a Lilburn luminary -- one person who's making things happen in Greater Lilburn.
Laurie Wexel has been president of the Lilburn Woman's Club since February. With all that the club does, that sounds like a full-time position in itself, but her day job is selling nutritional products and taking care of her prodigious family. She took the time this week to talk with Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch about the goings-on and plans of one of Lilburn's most important organizations. Patch: The Lilburn Woman's Club just raised more than $9,000 for the American Cancer Society in the Lilburn Relay Rally. What's next on the club's agenda? Wexel: What’s up next is this Thursday night (tonight), we have our scholarship tea. We give a $1,000 scholarship to a local female high school student, and we give two $500 scholarships to Gwinnett …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Lilburnites turn out for good food and Fun-draising in support of this week's Lilburn Relay Rally
Former Mayor Diana Preston was on hand to greet the citizens and friends of Lilburn who came out in support of this year's annual "Cookout for a Cause' held Thursday to benefit the American Cancer Society Fun-draiser. Her invitation to the cookout contained a personal message about her current journey dealing with the challenges of breast cancer. She spent some time thanking people for their cards and prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery. After completing her chemotherapy she will start radiation treatments in May and is looking forward to working through that process and regaining her previous energy levels. This year's cookout was held at the Gartrell Nash Pavilion and started around 11:30 a.m. Chief of Police Bruce Hedley …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lilburn community members speak out against domestic violence.
Tierra Reid, owner of Stylish Consignments, along with staff and members of the Lilburn Woman's Club (LWC) held a candlelight vigil Thursday evening in rememberance of friends and family members who have lost their lives to domestic violence. This dedicated group of women collaborated and hosted a $1, $2, $3 overstock clothing sale earlier this month, raising $1,355. That money was presented to Daalyah "Dee" Howard, children's advocate at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Thursday after the vigil. The candlelight vigil is a way to honor those victims and encourage the public to take a stand against domestic violence. This month's fundraiser focused on the children of the victims of domestic abuse whose lives are shattered whether …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Budding young artists all over Lilburn celebrate Youth Art Month
March is ‘Youth Art Month’ here in Lilburn, and once again, elementary schools in the local area have been invited to submit masterpieces from students at all grade levels. The Lilburn Woman's Club Art Program is hosting this year’s annual ‘Spring Into Art’ Show and will serve light refreshments during the event. Budding young artists all over town are busy working on their entries which can be constructed using several different mediums. The deadline for submission is March 15th. Judging will take place on the 17th by local artists, art educators and other qualified individuals. The youngsters are competing for cash prizes, and the First Place winning entry along with the Best of Show winning entry will be professionally framed and …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
It's that time of year again - sponsor or join a team for the 8th annual Lilburn Relay Rally
It’s time once again to step up and either sponsor or join a team for the 8th Annual Lilburn Relay Rally. Leaders would like to double the contributions from last year. The GFWC Lilburn Woman’s Club (LWC) and the Lilburn Business Association (LBA), in collaboration with the City of Lilburn and many other community groups, have already committed to sponsor the Lilburn Relay Rally which will be held on April 27, 2012 in Lilburn City Park located at 76 Main Street behind City Hall from 5-10pm Concerned citizens of Lilburn and the surrounding area are working diligently to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Now it’s your turn to join in the fight against cancer. The sponsorship deadline is fast approaching, so please don…
Monday, March 5, 2012
The club will award six scholarships in May.
Six scholarships will be awarded by the Lilburn Woman's Club this coming May. They are currently accepting applications through April 9. Four scholarships will be available to graduating seniors from either Brookwood, Parkview, Berkmar and Meadowcreek High, as well as Killian Hill Christian and Providence Christian Academy. One scholarship is worth $1,000, while another is worth $750, and the two remaining worth $500. One of the $500 scholarships will go toward a student dedicated to continuing their education in the field of virtual arts. The two remaining scholarships will each be worth $500 and will go toward women who are re-entering the workplace through continuing educational courses at Gwinnett Technical College. Applications …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Girl Scouts of America celebrating 100 years on March 12, 2012
This morning's event was moved indoors after the torrential rains last night turned Lilburn City Park into a slushy green space, however the change in venue did not put a damper on the energy and enthusiasm for the birthday celebration. City Manager Bill Johnsa, surrounded by local girl scouts of all ages, issued the Arbor Day and Tree City 2012 Proclamation this morning on behalf of Mayor Johnny Crist honoring the 100th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America taking place on March 12th. "The Golden Eaglet" film outlining the history of the GSA kicked off today's activities and was shown in the City Hall Auditorium to a packed house. Immediately after the film, scouts from Troop #1925 presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance…
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Prominent local attorneys and physicians to compete in sports tournament fundraiser.
President Laurie Wexel of the GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club (LWC) presented the Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Executive Director, Cindi Johnson with a check to become one of the official sponsors of the first annual Jawbones v. Sawbones fundraiser sports event scheduled for March 3. This event, presented by Long & Holder, LLP, will feature prominent local attorneys and physicians competing in a basketball tournament with local sportscasters Sam Crenshaw, Herb White and Fred Kalil announcing the players and coaches and providing color commentary during the game. “It’s sure to be an absolute blast and a monumental event for this truly life-changing organization,” stated Wexel. Wexel’s husband has been a member of Side by Side for several …
Gail Moore
5:16 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
I think it is amazing that this project was taken on by people who care about the quality of their environment and the presentation of their city. Well done! more ›