Mother Nature is being just plain rude. Here the old biddy led us on thinking that our dogwoods and tulips were out of danger from chilly temperatures. Why the Dallas Arboretum's cherry blossoms were making Dallas Blooms look absolutely heavenly. Now a cold front this weekend is going to provide a cold shoulder with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the upper 50s. So, … [Read more...] about Area Gardens Hunker Down As Mother Nature Threatens A Cold Shoulder This Weekend
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Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Donning masks and their best party attire, Genesis Young Leaders brought the circus to Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, February 23, for their annual "Masquerade." With all types of three-ring entertainment including acrobats and a spider monkey named Jelly, the 800 guests were the big act of the night dancing to Taylor Pace Orchestra. Here's a report from the field: Genesis … [Read more...] about Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier
Just a year after Northwood Women's Club President Vaughn Gross married her husband Tex Gross, the NWC was established by nine women, who wanted to contribute to their community while promoting social opportunities. Over the past 50 years, the membership has grown to such a size that they took over Venue Forty50 to celebrate the Club's golden anniversary just before noon on … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier
Dale Petroskey Is Man Of The Hour At 17th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon
Now in its 17th year, the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon has raised more than $700,000 in scholarships for students at Texas Woman's University. The luncheon held on Wednesday, February 27, at the Belo Mansion bolstered that total, as nearly 300 people turned out to honor Dale Petroskey, this year's Leadership Award winner, and five scholarship award … [Read more...] about Dale Petroskey Is Man Of The Hour At 17th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon
Improving Your ‘Health Literacy’ Is Stressed At Go Red For Women 2019 Dallas Luncheon
No doubt, the American Heart Association's annual Go Red For Women Dallas Luncheon is one of the season's most important fundraisers. One big reason: all the information that's imparted there about heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. It was at the 2012 luncheon, for example, that Nancy Gopez learned how to recognize the signs of a heart attack. That knowledge … [Read more...] about Improving Your ‘Health Literacy’ Is Stressed At Go Red For Women 2019 Dallas Luncheon
2019 Room To Grow To Showcase Spring Fashion Trends And Honor A Dec My Room Recipient
When Kirsa Williams signed up to be a Dec My Room volunteer at Children’s Medical Center, she had no idea that she was laying the groundwork for her own family. In helping to "create a healing place” for young patients having to stay for prolonged amounts of time, she was like any volunteer. Kirsa just wanted to help, with no plan of being the recipient of the work. But then … [Read more...] about 2019 Room To Grow To Showcase Spring Fashion Trends And Honor A Dec My Room Recipient
JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
After a restful spring break, the news is popping in for area fundraising. First to break is the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner have not only already picked the date — Friday, October 11 — and the location — the Hilton Anatole, they’ve also had a new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
It's true that membership has perks. And for the Les Femmes du Monde ladies, it meant having the organization's Spring Tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley's spread on Wednesday, February 13. In addition to learning of Les Femmes President Martha C. Cox's executive team, the ladies also learned great news from one of its recipients. Here's a report from the field: The Les Femmes du … [Read more...] about New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball went on a diet for 2019. Instead of the usual 40+ debs, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin and Presentation Ball Chair Carla Leffert went lean with just 32 debs for the fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 9. What a relief! Instead of the McDermott Hall stage bulging with girls in white gown and gents in tails, … [Read more...] about Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Maura And Young Leader Awardees And Other Details Announced
The 2019 Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Retta Miller and Thear Suzuki have just revealed plans and the honorees for this year’s Texas Women’s Foundation fundraiser. Taking place at the Omni Dallas on Thursday, May 2, the dinner will be presented by AT&T with Ellevest CEO/Founder Sallie Krawcheck as the keynote speaker thanks to the Catherine M. Coughlin … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Maura And Young Leader Awardees And Other Details Announced