Mistletoe & Magic
Mistletoe & Magic is a three-day shopping extravaganza held November 15-17th at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler. This holiday market is a collection of more than 90 specialty boutiques and merchants from all over the country showcasing antiques, artwork, gourmet foods, jewelry, seasonal decorations, housewares, adult and children’s clothing and much more. The weekend-long event is also host to brunches, style shows, musical entertainment and so much more!
The 2018 Mistletoe & Magic committee has already started planning this spectacular annual event. As one of the Junior League of Tyler Inc.’s largest fundraisers, Mistletoe & Magic raises crucial funds that help financially support local non-profit agencies and community programs. With the generous support of both individual and business contributors, the Junior League of Tyler Inc. can help bridge a financial gap of the more than $500,000 requested from 41 different agencies in need.
For information on 2018 sponsorship opportunities, please call our Fund Development VP at the Junior League of Tyler office at (903) 595-5426 or visit www.juniorleagueoftyler.org. You can also call the Mistletoe & Magic Office line for general information at (903) 593-1080.
Taste of Tyler set for April 3 at Harvey Convention Center
Mark your calendars!! Treat yourself to an evening of fine food, live entertainment and lots of fun at Taste of Tyler! April 3 is A Time to Dine.
The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is thrilled to partner with East Texas Restaurant Association this year on this event. Proceeds will go back into the community through ETRA’s funding of culinary scholarships and JLT’s support of local non-profit agencies, who address Smith County’s most critical needs. Tickets available here.
Touch a Truck 2018
All hands on deck! Touch A Truck is an opportunity for children to learn about different vehicles as they explore, climb and touch emergency response vehicles, heaving machinery, and other equipment in a supervised environment.
We will be having a “Noises Off” hour from 10-11 AM for our sensory sensitive children to enjoy this event as well!
Saturday, April 7
10 AM – 2 PM
Broadway Square Mall South Parking Lot
*Tickets are $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family*
The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. Announces 3rd Annual Rose City Restaurant Week
Savor the date! The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is delighted to announce their 3rd Annual Rose City Restaurant Week, April 9-13. This annual event, benefitting the charitable projects of The Junior League of Tyler, will showcase a variety of local eateries who will put their best foot forward with special Rose City Restaurant Week offerings. Visiting old favorites or venturing to new locales, diners will not only enjoy a truly unique dining experience but also delight in knowing they are supporting their community.
Rose City Restaurant Week is the fresh spring event held in conjunction with the East Texas Restaurant Association premier scholarship fundraising event, Taste of Tyler. This is our first year to partner with the ETRA, combining our efforts. The ETRA focuses on supporting culinary scholarships and the Junior League of Tyler benefits local non-profit organizations. By combining our efforts we are giving our local restaurants and diners to support both at the same time! We have the opportunity to partner with our local restaurants to service the agencies we support and make an impact inside and outside the East Texas culinary world. We invite our local restaurants and our community to savor this opportunity to EAT LOCAL and GIVE LOCAL. Enjoy an evening at the Taste of Tyler and take time to join one of our many local participating restaurants for a special menu during Rose City Restaurant Week!
For more than 65 years, The Junior League of Tyler has provided support to numerous community agencies through financial assistance and the help of dedicated volunteers. The funds raised by Rose City Restaurant Week will benefit these agencies in their missions of bettering the community we share.
Check out participating restaurants and menus for the 2018 Rose City Restaurant Week. And learn more about Taste of Tyler!
Junior League of Tyler unveils logo for 40th Mistletoe & Magic
The Junior League of Tyler revealed its 2018 Mistletoe & Magic theme and logo at an event hosted by Velocity Mazda. The unveiling serves as the official kick-off to the planning process for the annual event, now in its 40th year.
The three-day shopping extravaganza in November will feature more than 90 specialty merchants from around the nation as well as parties, brunches, style shows and entertainment.
As one of the Junior League of Tyler’s largest fundraisers, Mistletoe & Magic raises vital funds that help financially support local non-profit agencies and community programs. To date, The Junior League of Tyler has given back more than $7.5 million, and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, to improve Smith County.
For Mistletoe & Magic Chairwoman Ashley Washmon, the end goal is not the event itself, instead, it’s the projects the event raises money to support. She said, “I love that JLT funds stay with local projects that I can see, and those funds are matched with volunteers making our donated funds have a deeper impact. It might be children in my son’s class that gets a warm jacket for the winter or a family in my neighborhood that finds relief during a difficult time. When you give local, you are literally helping your neighbor.” She continued, “Mistletoe & Magic is definitely a festive tradition that kicks off the holiday season but it’s also so much more! JLT is able to pour hope into our community through the funds raised at Mistletoe & Magic. The best place to start changing the world is in your own backyard!”
Girl Power Summit to be held Saturday, October 28, 2017
The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is elated to invite all Smith County 6th grade girls to register to participate in our Annual Girl Power Summit on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at University of Texas at Tyler’s University Center. Register here!
Junior League of Tyler grants $224,000 to Smith County agencies
The Junior League of Tyler, Inc., will award more than $200,000 in grants to 16 local non-profit agencies or programs on Thursday at the League’s annual contract signing event.
The Junior League of Tyler grants both funds and volunteers to other non-profit organizations in Smith County through an extensive application process. In order to raise money for these endeavors, the League hosts events such as Mistletoe & Magic and Touch a Truck. The League has also produced three cookbooks and most recently, a children’s book, the proceeds of which all go back into the community. When funds are granted to an organization through Junior League, League members also commit to volunteer with the organization throughout the year.
“I am so excited to be signing contracts with our Community Partners for the 2017-2018 year!” said Angela Leichliter, JLT Community Vice President. “We had a fabulous committee who worked very hard to pick awesome placements to offer our membership. We look forward to blessing the community through our community agencies during the upcoming year!”
Agencies or projects receiving funds for the 2017-2018 year are as follows: Alzheimer’s Alliance, Bethesda Health Clinic, Champions for Children, Children’s Advocacy Center, East Texas Food Bank, JLT Girl Power, Habitat for Humanity, JLT Summer Reading Camp, Literacy Council of Tyler, Meals on Wheels, The Mentoring Alliance, Refuge of Light, St. Paul Children’s Foundation, Texas Adaptive Aquatics, Tyler Area Business Education Council, and Tyler ISD Foundation.
2017 Rose City Restaurant Week Menus
Please join us in the 2nd Annual Rose City Restaurant Week!
The Junior League of Tyler’s
Rose City Restaurant Week
April 18-21
Participating Restaurants
Marco’s Pizza
Kiepersol
Willow Brook Country Club
Hollytree Country Club
Villa Montez
1836
Juls
The Grove
Lago del Pino
Stanley’s BBQ
Roast Social Kitchen
Gusano’s
Jucys
Villaggio del Vino
The above participating restaurants will be donating a percentage of the preselected menus back to the Junior League of Tyler. Please see attached menus (available as of today) and stay tuned for updates via email and social media. Be sure to follow us @mistletoeandmagicjlt on Instagram and on Facebook!
Earn a 2017-2018 general meeting credit by doing the following:
- Visit a participating restaurant April 18-21
- Post a photo of your food on Facebook or Instagram
- Tag @mistletoeandmagicjlt and use #RCRW
- THE GROVE
$35 Menu
Appetizer: Spinach Dip or Captain Crunch Shrimp
Salads: Garden or Kale
Entrees: Chicken Paillard, Catfish or Pecan Salmon
Desserts: Peach Pie or Blackberry Crumble
$45 Menu
Appetizer: Lamb Lollies or Pimento Cheese Board
Salad: Pazanella or Garden
Entrees: Fried Quail, 6oz Filet or Chicken Madiera
Desserts: Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie
- HOLLYTREE COUNTRY CLUB
$35 Menu
1st course: Wedge Salad or Spinach Artichoke Dip
2nd course: Chicken Cordon Bleu or Pan Seared Barramundi Fish
3rd course: Italian Cream Cake or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
$45 Menu
1st course: Strawberry Field Salad or Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
2nd course: Crab Cake Dinner or 12 ounce Ribeye Steak
3rd course: Chocolate Loving Spoon Cake or Bourbon Pecan Pie ala Mode
3. MARCO’S PIZZA
- LAGO DEL PINO
$35.00 Menu
1st course: Shrimp Cocktail or Lobster Bisque
2nd course: Smoked Jalapeno Meatloaf or Seared Costa Rican Mahi
3rd course: Sopapilla Cheesecake or Southern Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
$45.00 Menu
1st course: Cheese Steak Spring Rolls or Lobster Wontons
2nd course: Cedar Plank Salmon or 14oz Ribeye
3rd course: Homemade Black Berry Cobbler or Ghirardelli White Chocolate Crème Brulee
- GUSANO’S
$35 Menu (Dinner for Two)
1st course: any one appetizer on the menu
2nd course: One of the following 12″ Chicago Style Pizzas
Grubs Choice, Carnivore Craze, Ditka, The Deluxe
3rd course: Hot Brownie or Cookie Stix
- Willow Brook Country Club
*(members only OR guests accompanied by a member)
Tuesday-Thursday
$45.00 menu
1st course: Oyster Rockefeller
2nd Course:
Deep Eddy Spring Mix Salad OR
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
3rd Course:
6oz Filet Served with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Truffle Demi Glaze and Topped with Herb Butter OR
Pan Seared Salmon Over Parmesan Risotto and Finished with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce OR
French Roasted Chicken Breast over Sautéed Radicchio Kale Blend Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
4th Course:
Willow Brook Favorite Mini Fudge Ball OR
Three Berry Apple Cobbler a la mode with Henry’s Cinnamon Ice Cream
Friday only menu–
$45.00 Menu
1st Course:
Chef Attended
Build Your Own Salad Station
2nd Course:
Chilean Sea Bass
Over Sautéed Brussels sprouts, Orange & Grapefruit Segments with Feta Cheese and Blood Orange Glaze OR
12 oz New York Strip
Pepper Mélange Crusted with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables with Green Peppercorn Demi Glaze OR
Chicken California
Angel Hair Pasta, Sautéed Grape Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Red Onions Topped with Sliced Avocado and Finished with Lemon Butter
3rd Course:
Live Bananas Foster Station
- JULS
$39.99 Menu (Dinner for Two)
1st course: Choice of sushi Roll a Tiger Roll, Crunch Roll, or Winston
2nd Course: 2 Choices of Fried Rice, Beef, Chicken or Combo
3rd Course: Choice of Shareable dessert Red Velvet or Chocolate raspberry cake
- Villa Montez
Villa Montez has graciously decided to donate 15% of the proceeds from TWO of their incredible dishes. Simply order the famous Ossobucco or New York Strip with Sautéed Shrimp specials and Villa Montez will donate 15% back to the Junior League of Tyler during Rose City Restaurant Week.
- 1836
1836 will be donating $1 from every signature burger order. So visit 1836 and order The Cut Beef and Texas Lamb Burger
- Kiepersol
Visit the distillery for a 20% donation to be made with purchase of a Signature Rose City Restaurant Week cocktail and on bottles of wine at the winery.
- Jucys Hamburger
20% Donated back to the Junior League of Tyler for ALL online orders, both locations!
- Villagio del Vino
$45.00 Menu
1st Course: Choice of House Italian Salad or Tomato Basil Soup
2nd Course:
Chicken Parmesan
Shrimp Scampi
VDV Classic Lasagna
3rd Course:
Italian Canoli
ROJO TELLEZ
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Proceeds go to Junior League of Tyler
Cadillac Jumbo super deluxe – The Super Deluxe even more suped-up with candied bacon, guacamole, and an over easy fried egg. – $13.99
8 meat Sampler – All 8 of our pecan smoked meats on one plate ribs, chicken, pulled pork, sausage, hot link, ham, turkey, and sliced brisket. No substitutions unless sold out. – $32.99
Kids meal combo – one item from the kids menu with choice of chips and fountain drink. – $5.25
Proceeds to go to Junior League of Tyler
The Meat Haters – Organic tomato sauce, mozzarella & manchego cheese, roasted mushrooms & red peppers, caramelized onions, topped with spinach & gremolata – $12
RSK Chicken Salad – Roasted free range chicken, fennel, spinach, white beans, medjool dates, navel orange, citrus basil vinaigrette – $10
The Club Med Spread – Chickpeas, rosemary, sage, roasted garlic, arbol chile, Texas extra virgin olive oil, dough made crackers – $6
Junior League of Tyler announces ‘Day of Service’ to celebrate National Volunteer Month
(Tyler, Texas) – The Junior League of Tyler, Inc., will celebrate National Volunteer Month doing what they do best: volunteering. On Monday, April 10, JLT volunteers will disperse to various non-profit agencies across Smith County to make a big impact in a short amount of time as they do things like sort pet food, decorate facilities, host mock interviews and write thank-you notes.
The Junior League of Tyler grants both funds and volunteers to other non-profit organizations in Smith County through an extensive application process. In order to raise money for these endeavors, the League hosts events such as Mistletoe & Magic, Touch a Truck and Girl Power. The League has also produced three cookbooks and most recently, a children’s book. When funds are granted to an organization through the League, League members also commit to volunteer with the organization throughout the year.
“The Day of Service is a chance for our members to visit a new organization they may not have served with in the past, and at the same time, meet some immediate needs these agencies have,” said Tish McGuire, Communications Vice President. “It’s a time for us to get back to the core of why we joined the League, which is to serve our community.”
On April 10, members will serve at the following agencies: Cancer Foundation for Life, Christian Women’s Job Corps, Literacy Council of Tyler, Meals on Wheels and The Mentoring Alliance.
Touch A Truck 2017
All hands on deck! Touch A Truck is an opportunity for children to learn about different vehicles as they explore, climb and touch emergency response vehicles, heaving machinery and other equipment in a supervised environment.
We will be having a “Noises Off” hour from 1-2 PM for our sensory sensitive children to enjoy this event as well!
Saturday, April 1
10 AM – 4 PM
Broadway Square Mall South Parking Lot
*Tickets are $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family*
Buy your Touch A Truck T-Shirts HERE!!
T-Shirts Available in Children’s Small-XLarge and Adult Small-XXLarge