Despite the on-again, off-again attempts by spring to “spring” into action, the Dallas Arboretum staffers have maintained a constant array of acres of marvelous blossoms for Dallas Blooms. Along with those floral delights are fragrances and nearby birds debating the environment with resident squirrels. The Dallas Arboretum “friends” and “sponsors” were treated to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Blooms
Archives for March 2014
No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party Sponsors Discovered A Teaser For “La Dolce Vita” At Tricia Sims’ Mansion
The only thing missing Saturday at Tricia Sims’ Preston Hollow mansion was a tie. But what would one expect for the No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party’s Host and Sponsors Appreciation party? But nobody seemed to mind the MIA cravats among the guests that included AIDS Services of Dallas CEO Don Maison, 2012 Honorary Chair D’Andra Simmons, Don Neubauer, Les Siter, Dr. … [Read more...] about No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party Sponsors Discovered A Teaser For “La Dolce Vita” At Tricia Sims’ Mansion
JUST IN: Celebrating Women’s Amy Robach Promoted To GMA Co-Host As Josh Elliott Goes To Peacock Sports
News flash: Remember last week’s post about Amy Robach being the keynote speaker at Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women? Well, it seems that there have been developments over the weekend at “Good Morning America”. According to TIK (aka those-in-the-know) sources, fellow GMA associate Josh Elliott is heading to NBC pastures and Amy will be GMA’s “new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Celebrating Women’s Amy Robach Promoted To GMA Co-Host As Josh Elliott Goes To Peacock Sports
Fashion Stars For A Cause’s Inaugural Event Brought Cheers And Tears To An Overflowing Ballroom
If every fundraising event has a driving force behind it, there’s no doubt the person behind the inaugural Fashion Stars for a Cause gala at the Dallas Country Club was Yvonne Crum. Crum, who served as chair for the Friday, March 21 event benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, was fussing like a nervous stage mother as guests thronged the club for the … [Read more...] about Fashion Stars For A Cause’s Inaugural Event Brought Cheers And Tears To An Overflowing Ballroom
March 20 Round Robin: Zoo To Do Announcement Party, Savor At The Arboretum And Nexus Patron Party
Thursday, March 20 wasn’t just the first day of spring. It was also the day that supporters of the Dallas Zoo, the Nexus Recovery Center and the Dallas Arboretum broke out their spring finery and partied for a great cause. 2014 Zoo to Do Announcement Party Last month, the theme-announcement party for the 2014 Zoo to Do fundraiser had to be abruptly rescheduled due to cold … [Read more...] about March 20 Round Robin: Zoo To Do Announcement Party, Savor At The Arboretum And Nexus Patron Party
JUST IN: “Good Morning America”‘s Amy Robach Will Be 2014 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Keynote Speaker
2014 Celebrating Women Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Longino and Daffan Nettle announced this morning that the keynote speaker for the Baylor Health Care System Foundation fundraiser will be "Good Morning America"’s Amy Robach. The Kick-Off Coffee at Brenda Cockrell's home also revealed that honorary chairs will be the Peggy and W. H. Smith family, Tom Thumb will serve as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Good Morning America”‘s Amy Robach Will Be 2014 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Keynote Speaker
Dallas Youngsters Preparing To Take A Stand For The Area’s First Lemonade Day
Somebody left the barn door open because there’s a major chill breezing through North Texas. . . again! But come May, that chill and its breezy ways will be gone. You can bet on it. Just think. You’ll be able to pull out that adorable sundress and those scrumptious sandals to show off your perfectly gelled toenails. And don’t forget your summer shades. You know, the Jackie … [Read more...] about Dallas Youngsters Preparing To Take A Stand For The Area’s First Lemonade Day
Down-To-Earth Downtown Dallas’ Open House Was In The Clouds
While March 19th kick-off festivities were taking place at Tootsies for the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon and at Stanley Korshak’s Shak for the Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon, downtown Dallas was buzzing, too. Over at 901 Main Street at Bank of America Plaza, hundreds of people zipped up to the 71st floor for an open house and reception hosted by Downtown Dallas Inc. The … [Read more...] about Down-To-Earth Downtown Dallas’ Open House Was In The Clouds
JUST IN: Charles A. Sammons Trauma And Critical Care Tower Campaign Gets A Healthy $2M Gift
Methodist Health System Foundation President/CEO April Box Chamberlain just sent word that the capital campaign for the new Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower just got a very nice boost — $2 million! It’s a gift from Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, whose son-in-law Chris Kleinert has being chairing the efforts for the $20M goal. According to Nancy Ann, “Ray and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Charles A. Sammons Trauma And Critical Care Tower Campaign Gets A Healthy $2M Gift
JUST IN: Top Hat & Tails Moves To April And Returns To Celebrity Dancers
Paws in the City made a change last year. Instead of local celebrities dancing in the Top Hat & Tails fundraiser, they opted to have sponsored volunteers. Word just arrived that they’ve re-examined their event and have made some more changes for this year’s dance-athon. First, they’re not going to hold it in June. That’s a very big deal. Why? Because it had become … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Top Hat & Tails Moves To April And Returns To Celebrity Dancers
2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas
The Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas was honored by her alma mater SMU with the 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at Belo Mansion on Wednesday, March 19. Among the 300 friends and family members present were SMU VP of development and external affairs Brad Cheves, Cary Maguire and his daughter Blainey Maguire Hess, Caren Prothro, Mike Boone, Gene Cox, Ray Hunt, Dr. Terry … [Read more...] about 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas