The Junior League of Washington (JLW) today announces its annual holiday shopping event, “A Capital Collection of Holiday Shops,” to be held at the historic Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC from November 19 through November 21, 2010. This event is the League’s largest and oldest annual fundraiser and all proceeds support literacy programs in the greater Washington metropolitan area.

The three-day extravaganza kicks off with a breakfast on Friday, November 19th, continues through the weekend with multiple events and great shopping opportunities. A Capital Collection of Holiday Shops features more than 60 unique specialty boutiques from across the country. Tickets for general shopping and special events can be purchased at the Junior League of Washington. Also visit the Facebook page of the Junior League of Washington. Stroller and coat checks are available.

WHO: Junior League of Washington

WHAT: A Capital Collection of Holiday Shops

WHERE: Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - Hall C, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC

WHEN: Friday, November 19 – Sunday, November 21, 2010


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, November 19th

9:00 a.m. Meg Graham Scholarship Breakfast

Join us as for a light breakfast and shopping as we honor the late Reverend Graham. Proceeds benefit the JLW Meg Graham Scholarship Endowment. Tickets are $40.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Girls’ Night Out with Neiman Marcus

Gather your girlfriends for a fun-filled evening of shopping and beauty. Enjoy champagne, sweets and one-minute beauty bars by Neiman Marcus. Tickets are $25.


Saturday, November 20th

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Morning Coffee Sip & Shop

Purchase an early entrance ticket to shop ‘til you drop! Proceeds benefit Books for Bright Futures. Tickets are $15 (or a $5 upgrade to a pre-purchased $10 general shopping ticket).

6:30 to 10:00 p.m. ‘Tis The Season

Celebrate the holidays with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing. Silent and live auctions will be held, and raffle tickets for diamond earrings and a Louis Vuitton purse are on sale now. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door.


Sunday, November 21st

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Morning Coffee Sip & Shop

Purchase an early entrance ticket to shop ‘til you drop! Proceeds benefit Books for Bright Futures. Tickets are $15 (or a $5 upgrade to a pre-purchased $10 general shopping ticket).

General Shopping Hours

Friday, November 19th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 21st, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


About the Junior League of Washington

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1912 that organizes and trains women for effective action and leadership. The JLW has over 2,200 members who focus their resources on the issues of literacy through community-based programs in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Throughout the JLW’s 98 year history, it has provided millions of volunteer hours and given more than $5.2 million to the community. For more information, please visit www.jlw.org.