In meteorological circles, North Texas is known as the Super Weather Bowl. And the past couple of weeks have validated that claim. The area has experienced everything from a fierce family of tornadoes to sunshine temperatures in the upper 70s. And now tonight's thermometers are predicted to drop to below freezing that might result in current wet roads becoming icy. With … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Prepare For Tonight’s Freezer
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Oops Alert: The Family Place’s Digital Partners Card Crashed This Morning
UPDATE: The Digital Partners Card is up and hungry for transactions. Go shop! Evidently The Family Place's 2019 Partners Card program is so popular, its website cratered today. The Partners Card Team just sent the following message: Today of all days, our website has decided to crash. UGH! If you are trying to access your Digital Partners Card please show your … [Read more...] about Oops Alert: The Family Place’s Digital Partners Card Crashed This Morning
Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
You’ve got to hand it to that dang family of tornadoes that ripped up North Texas Sunday. Their timing couldn’t have been worse for The Family Place’s 2019 Partners Card program. With the shop-athon fundraiser starting today, the more than 700 retailers were eagerly ready for customers to cash in on their Partners Card discounts. However, the tornadoes changed things for one … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Status Of 2019 Partners Card Stores Affected By Tornado Damage
The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
It was no wonder that The Magdalen House's 2019 "Leave A Legacy Dinner" on Thursday, October 3, at The Hall on Dragon was the biggest one in the organization's history. With former First Lady Laura Bush as the keynote speaker and the announcement of the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, it was a full-plate evening. With a goal of $3.2M for the new facility, Executive Director … [Read more...] about The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy Dinner” Had Laura Bush And A Big Announcement On The Program
VNA Adds A New Pumpkin Yummy To The Power Of Pie Fundraiser
It’s been a bumper crop for pumpkin farmers this year. Everywhere you look the orange-ribbed squashes and their fellow gourds are on doorsteps, tabletops and desktops. But in addition to being eye-catchers, pumpkins are also part of the upcoming holiday feasting. And VNA is taking full advantage of the pumpkin popularity for its 7th Annual Power of Pie. Of course, the … [Read more...] about VNA Adds A New Pumpkin Yummy To The Power Of Pie Fundraiser
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers. For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
If you had been wondering what all the big talk was about Dior: From Paris To The World, you’d better stop wondering and get your ticket. The incredible exhibition that has impressed art critics and fashion lovers is ending its run at the Dallas Museum of Art on Sunday, October 27. Warning: According to DMA hierarchy, “Tickets sell out quickly. Check here for … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
While North Texas Giving Day was on the verge of breaking its own record in an 18-hour fundraiser, another record of sorts was being announced at Anne and Steve Stodghill's Preston Hollow mansion on Thursday, September 19. But this record was of the musical type. It was the announcement that Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum would be bringing its mega-fundraiser … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18
Time is winding down for any Dallas County children’s nonprofit that had hopes of being a 2020 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiary. Applications for the selection process must be in the office (3838 Oak Lawn) on Friday, October 18, by noon. And that doesn’t mean that it must be postmarked on that date. It has to be physically in the office on that day no later than 12 p.m. Emails … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Applications Are Due At High Noon On October 18