According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society celebrated its Centennial Anniversary last year. The mission of the Dallas Historical Society has always been to collect, preserve and exhibit the heritage of Dallas and Texas so that we can educate and inspire present and future generations. “Over the past 100 years, the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Historical Society
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Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Served Up A Full Agenda Of Speakers And Reminder Of Mission
On Monday, October 30, Preservation Park Cities held its annual Distinguished Speakers Luncheon at "a local country club" for a crowd that included former First Lady Laura Bush. In addition to the discussion with interior designer Cathy Kincaid and architect Wilson Fuqua, PPC President Amy Beale reminded the group of the organization's mission to "preserve and promote the … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Served Up A Full Agenda Of Speakers And Reminder Of Mission
JUST IN: Margaret And Barry Hancock To Bow As 2024 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
It was back in 1988 as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball was getting its start when Barry Hancock was a member of the Honor Guard. Thanks to matchmaking/family friends Sharon McCullough and Tincy Miller, Barry was matched with debutante Margaret Augur. Fast-forward to 1992, Margaret and Barry sealed the romantic deal and were married. Over the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Margaret And Barry Hancock To Bow As 2024 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen’s Luncheon
Back in 1974 the late Patti Williams Hunt and Jacque Wynne put together a true-blue Texas get-together to raise funds for cancer research. They called it the Cattle Baron’s Ball. But they really shook up things up by daring to hold it outdoors in June at the late Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch, with western wear being the fashionable form of the night. It was a gamble that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen’s Luncheon
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
According to Frankford Preservation Foundation President Kathy Wells Power, “In 2010, during a careful restoration of the Old Frankford Church in North Dallas, landscape architect Rosa Finsley discovered some native plants in a three-acre field between the historic church and adjacent cemetery. We stopped mowing that area, and in a short time, native plants like big … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is a 100-year-old non-profit organization founded in 1922, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas history. Located at the Hall of State in Fair Park, DHS seeks to educate and inspire present and future … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
According to 2023 Women of Distinction Luncheon Co-Chairs Peggy Meyer and Carmen Yung, “The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) strives to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through countless girl-led experiences and programming focused on entrepreneurship and essential life skills. Girl Scouts is the only organization that prepares every girl … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Women Of Distinction Luncheon
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham, “The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. “More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Transform 1012 N. Main Street
According to Transform 1012 N. Main Street Executive Director Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime, “Transform 1012 N. Main Street (Transform 1012) is a nonprofit coalition of local arts, grassroots, and service organizations as well as pro bono partners and individuals working to transform 1012 N. Main Street, a former Ku Klux Klan auditorium, into The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Transform 1012 N. Main Street
Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA has been a shining star in Dallas’ Queen City district for more than 55 years with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its very existence was due to Mayor Erik Jonsson issuing a million-dollar challenge grant to the businesses and citizens of South Dallas to build the Park South YMCA. It was then that … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
MySweetOpportunity: The Bullock State History Museum
According to The Bullock State History Museum Board Member Lisa Cooley, “Opened in 2001 as the official history museum of the State of Texas, The Bullock State History Museum engages the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding story of Texas through meaningful educational experiences. And what a story we Texans have to tell! “Earlier this year, I … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: The Bullock State History Museum