Even without the judges being revealed, 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Honorary Chair Barbara Bigham have just revealed that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser is sold out. Gee, it's still nearly two months away! Lucky are those who have already scored their places for Gardens of Greece and are now with glue guns in hand or … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
Costumes
A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
Despite a cold front arriving in North Texas, it didn't discourage the munchkins from donning costumes for the Community Partners of Dallas' 2023 Change Is Good on Sunday, October 29, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Thanks to a mammoth, enclosed tent adjacent to the building, the youngsters competed turning in change and a costume contest as a precursor to the upcoming … [Read more...] about A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
2023 Change Is Good Is Going To Be A Treat For Little Tricksters Collecting Coins Instead Of Candy
Since the main topic of the day has been the summer heat of 2023, it might help to start thinking about cooler topics. For instance? How about Halloween? That’s exactly what’s been on the minds of the 17th Annual Change is Good Co-Chair Families Jenny and Patrick Babb with their kids Caroline, Connor and Kenneth and Lexi and Chris Jewell with their youngsters Callahan and … [Read more...] about 2023 Change Is Good Is Going To Be A Treat For Little Tricksters Collecting Coins Instead Of Candy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Day At The Races
While the ponies may have been warming up for the 2023 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the fashionable set was eyeball catching with everything from fascinators sprouting from coifed heads to flirtatious wide-brimmed hats for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day At The Races on Saturday, May 6. To accommodate the sold-out crowd at Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Day At The Races
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
As perfect as the weather was for Family Night at Six Flags, it was even more outstanding for four-year-old Hank Taylor. In addition to having the entire park to party with Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester the Cat, Hank and his family were celebrating a year since his last chemo treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. The little fellow had earned quite a reputation for being … [Read more...] about Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
(Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Pooch Parade Chair Barney Betts is howling over plans for Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park. His human companions/Event Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and sons Jack Betts and Logan Betts have just confirmed that come rain or shine, the 50+ year-old tradition with food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Recognition Wall will officially start at … [Read more...] about (Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater’s 2023-2024 Season Dazzles With Beauty, Rubies, Fairies And A Vampire
There are probably a lot of folks with aching necks this morning after last night’s Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) reveal at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The reason for the sore muscles was due to the more than 150 guests craning their necks looking up at the mammoth light board above the bar revealing TBT’s 2023-2024 season. TBT Executive Director Vanessa Logan was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater’s 2023-2024 Season Dazzles With Beauty, Rubies, Fairies And A Vampire
Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
It’s not every day one receives an email from a formerly homeless fellow by the name of Barney. He reported that after a three-year hiatus, Easter in Turtle Creek Park is returning on Sunday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by Turtle Creek Park Conservancy, the 50+ year-old, family-oriented celebration is renowned for attracting more than 5,000 people from all over the … [Read more...] about Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”
While newcomers to these parts may not know Texas history, anyone who made it through the state’s grade and/or junior-high schools can tell why Texas is called the Lone Star State. And besides their own birthday, the next most important date to a diehard Texas is March 2 (aka Texas Independence Day), when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed creating the Republic of … [Read more...] about Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”