Holiday Happening Recap

HOLIDAY HAPPENING ’TIS THE SEASON A 40TH ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER

In November 2019, the Junior League of Lubbock hosted its 40th Annual Holiday Happening event at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center . A committee of 28 women worked to create a memorable five days that left attendees saying “’Tis the Season!”

The 2019 Holiday Happening committee was led by Chair Kristin Teinert and Assistant Chair Andrea Watson . The ’Tis the Season committee created a picturesque atmosphere filled with Christmas trees, polar bears, penguins, lights, sparkles, Santa’s workshop and even snow .

This event serves as the longest-running fundraiser for the JLL and one of the biggest holiday shopping markets in Texas . Since 1979, the JLL has raised more than $7 million benefiting the League’s signature projects — currently Food2Kids, Kids in the Kitchen and SPARK — and contributing to Community Assistance Grants, scholarships and other community initiatives .

In addition to the traditional special events such as Sneak Peek, Ladies’ Day, PJs and Pop-Tarts, Friday Night Out and Breakfast with Santa, this year’s Holiday Happening featured another memorable sight: the Hall of Aprons .

This nostalgic hall featured aprons of Holiday Happenings past and showed the various themes and styles of previous events . Former League members and sustainers graciously provided aprons from their years on committee to showcase in the Hall of Aprons . It was quite a sight to see pieces from the last 40 years of this special event all in one place .

In the spirit of giving, another unique addition to this year’s event was the Pop-Tart Train donations collected by our Holiday Happening Exclusive Premiere

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1. Holiday Happening 2019 began with Sneak Peek, which gave ticket holders a chance to shop while enjoying food from Market Street and live music by Dustin Garrett. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Claus read a story to children at Breakfast with Santa. Holiday Happening is traditionally Santa’s first visit to the South Plains. 3. Elf volunteers are crucial to the success of Breakfast with Santa. 4. The Civic Center was transformed into a North Pole vision, complete with polar bears and penguins. 5. Holiday Happening Chair Kristin Teinert, left; Assistant Chair Andrea Watson, middle; and Computer Chair Jaclyn Morris pose for a quick photo at Sneak Peek.

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Kids in the Kitchen completed its annual Camp Healthy Kids camp in June . It is sensational to see the new partnerships and events being created with other groups to continue sharing the message of healthy eating and exercise for our bodies . For instance, the continuation of our partnership with the South Plains Food Bank and the GRUB Farm has provided local children with opportunities to see how food goes from the farm to fork . Teaching children about preparation and consumption of fresh produce creates healthy, lifelong habits .

Our SPARK program continues to make an impact with local eighth-grade girls . The fostering of leadership skills in these young women can make a lifetime impact . The value of creating relationships and being intentional in showing care to the young women in our program cannot be overlooked . It is important that we teach (and learn) how we can positively influence others outside our current circles . An additional takeaway that should not be overlooked is the fact that as adults we can and should continue to learn about and understand the pressures teenagers face and provide guidance if possible in how to navigate such challenging issues .

Thus far in our League year, I have continued to learn and grow and rise to challenges that were definitely outside my comfort zone . As an educator, I try to conduct my life as a lifelong learner and working with the wonderful ladies of the Junior League of Lubbock has given me many opportunities to learn and grow since my Provisional year in 2007-2008 .

As I reflect on what I want to accomplish personally this year both in my League work and my “other” life, I would invite you to consider how you have met your own goals and how we can finish strong . Questions and goals for myself are: Am I making an impact, are my words thoughtfully considered prior to speaking, am I modeling and showing love and respect for others, and am I truly modeling a Servant’s Heart to others? My prayer is that we will all hold each other accountable for the work we accomplish with the goal of making an impact within our community in the present, and future .

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Favorite nonprofit organization(s) in Lubbock: There are so many I could list that are doing great works in our community, but I am mostly involved with the YWCA of Lubbock and the Salvation Army . I believe strongly in both of those organizations’ missions and am happy to volunteer my time there .

What do you like best about Lubbock? The people . Not originally being from Lubbock, I was quickly welcomed into the community and have met some of the most wonderful and sincere people here .

If you were the Lubbock mayor, what would you change, develop or promote in Lubbock? In the nearly six years I have been in Lubbock, it has been amazing to see the growth of Lubbock . I would continue to focus on affordable living, attracting companies to create jobs here, invest in education and develop community spaces people can gather .

Why did you join the League? I am a woman passionate about volunteering and serving my community . I desired to meet like-minded women and have some fun in the process .

What is your 2019-2020 League placement? Please describe the placement. I am the League grant writer this year . I am responsible for applying for grants for each of our Signature Projects . It is rewarding to write a grant and be awarded funding!

If you could add a League placement, what would you add? I’d love to see the League develop a formal leadership development program for its members . This program would select a small number of participants each year and focus on identifying and building on their strengths, enhancing their leadership skills and preparing them for leadership both within the League and the Lubbock community .

What do you wish the Lubbock community knew about the League? The League women are volunteers ready to work . Set a task before us and we will accomplish it on time, well, and with a smile .

How do you hope to impact the Lubbock community through the League? The League allows me to be part of something bigger than myself . Through the League, the efforts of many make a larger impact than the efforts of one .

In addition to volunteering through the Junior League of Lubbock, Sarah Bevers (right) also gives her time to The Salvation Army and the YWCA. In August 2019, Bevers joined other community members in celebrating the groundbreaking of the new YWCA facility, which will be located in the former Kmart building on University Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sarah Bevers.

Thank you to the Holiday Happening 2019 Sponsors:

Premier Sponsor Market Street

Platinum Civic Lubbock Double T Smiles -

Dr. Roger Tipton,

Pediatric Dentistry & Dr. Nadene Tipton,

Orthodontics Lone Star State Bank The Dianna Romans

Group at Keller

Williams

Crystal Atmos Energy Betenbough Homes Dillard's Envoye Travel & Cruise JB Mann Insurance Kingsgate/Graco Lone Star Decorating Pat Ham Group Rushing Family

Foundation Teinert Metals Inc. West Texas Oral Facial

Surgery - Dr. Clint

Barrett & Dr. Ryan

Higley

Sterling Childress Photography Rosa's Cafe

Gold Acme Electric Company Baked Bliss Carizma Motors Chinese Kitchen Cindy's YOUnique Boutique City Bank Covenant Health Crenshaw, Dupree &

Milam LLP Expand Realty Lou Diekemper Prosperity Bank Taco Villa

Silver Becknell Wholesale Christian Preschool

Centers Dr. Mike & Melanie

Ragain Haverty's Furniture Service Title

Diamond City Bank Robert Lance Jewelers Emerald Aycock Mediaworks BJs Restaurant &

Brewhouse Chick-fil-A KGS Masterpiece

Portraits On the Border

Signs on the Go Slate Group South Plains

Communications Suddenlink

Communications Wentz Orthodontics

Sapphire Envoye Travel & Cruise Firehouse Subs Little Guy Movers Smokin' X/Raider Red

Meats St. Clair & Massey

Orthodontics

Ruby Baked Bliss Blue Sky Farms Childress Photography C J Duncan Photography Double T Smiles -

Dr. Roger Tipton, Pediatric Dentistry & Dr. Nadene Tipton,

Orthodontics Dr. Carl Britton Haverty's Furniture ISR Lubbock Merrill Lynch Lubbock Sutherlands Yates Flooring

Presenting Media Alpha Media Ramar Communications - Fox 34

Title Media KCBD Nexstar Broadcasting

Inc. Ramar Communications - 107.7 YES FM

Patron Media Ramar Communications - My Lubbock TV - Lubbock CW - Telemundo Lubbock - MeTV Lubbock - Magic 106.5 - 93.7 The Eagle - Oldies 97.7

Supporting Media Choice Media Lubbock in the Loop Lubbock magazine N2 Publishing - Kingsgate at Home - Lakeridge Magazine & Rush Magazine - Lubbock's Home &

Family Magazine - Oakmont Estates

Magazine & Orchard

Park Magazine The Daily Toreador

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Sponsor, Market Street . Throughout the week, Market Street had Pop-Tarts available in their booth for purchase and donation to the South Plains Food2Kids program . This program helps to provide sacks of food to food-insecure elementary children in the Lubbock Independent School District .

Market Street collected 602 boxes of Pop-Tarts during the event . This translates to 2,408 sacks that can be filled with Pop-Tarts for children .

The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center was transformed into a winter wonderland that ushered in the holidays with shopping, tradition and special events that gave back to a more than worthy cause . The Junior League of Lubbock is honored to host such an event with the support of our many community sponsors . Thank you, Lubbock, for a successful and memorable 40th Anniversary Holiday Happening!

As part of celebrating 40 years of tradition, the 2019 Holiday Happening Committee organized the Hall of Aprons to display the signature aprons worn by members of each committee through the years. Each apron featured a label with the year, theme and event chair.

DID YOU KNOW? THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LUBBOCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING ITS NEXT FOCUS AREA THAT WILL BEGIN IN 2022. THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SPENT THIS 2019-2020 YEAR STUDYING VARIOUS NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE WHERE TO BEST FOCUS OUR TIME, TALENTS AND RESOURCES.

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disability . The funds awarded reimbursed the cost of toys for children with disabilities .

Voice of Hope: Lubbock Rape Crisis Center: $3,550.00

Voice of Hope offers victims of sexual violence in Lubbock and surrounding communities with free crisis assistance and advocacy without discrimination, and promotes public awareness of sexual violence through outreach, activism, and education . The funds awarded reimbursed the unexpected expense of replacing the sewer line from its small headquarters building to the alley .

Lubbock Meals on Wheels: $1,500.00

Lubbock Meals on Wheels provides nutritious, home-delivered meals to those who are homebound, elderly or disabled and works to break the social isolation its clients experience by providing warm, caring and friendly contact through their volunteers . The funds awarded reimbursed the increased packaging cost used to deliver meals to its clients .

During these uncertain times, we are glad to be able to offer assistance to those working hard for our community . If you know of any nonprofit organization in need of a Community Assistance Grant, please invite them to apply for the 2020-2021 Community Assistance Grants .

For more information about the League’s Community Assistance Grants, nonprofit organizations can contact the League at 806-794-8874 .