Last year, I did something I had been meaning to do for a long time -- I got involved with a volunteer organization that helps women and children in my community. I became a member of the Junior League of the Lehigh Valley.

As a provisional class member, I attended a few meetings, met and got to know some wonderful women, worked on a community project (renovating a reading and social room at Third Street Alliance for Women in Easton), and had a great time at a Bunko Bash that raised money for the Junior League’s projects, like Kids in the Kitchen and Strong Moms, Strong Girls.

This year as a full member, I am looking forward to doing even more.

If you are a woman in the Lehigh Valley area and would like to learn more about how you can make a difference in our community through Junior League, join a great group of women at a Meet and Greet at Yianni’s Taverna on Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Join us any time after 5 p.m. for drink specials and $5 snacks and appetizers. There will be a JLLV PowerPoint presentation at 6:15 p.m.

If you interested in more information but can't attend the Meet and Greet, e-mail me at deb@prioritybracelet.com or Megan Beste at megan.beste@gmail.com.