Fort Worth's The Grove at Waterside has been prettied up for the holidays with the help of area nonprofits for its third annual Grove of Giving. At a kick-off party on Tuesday, November 27, area charities (Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, Gill Children’s Services, Kids Who Care, Rutledge Cancer Foundation, Streams & Valleys, Trinity Habitat for Humanity … [Read more...] about Grove Of Giving Is Sprucing Up Fort Worth’s Nonprofits At The Grove At Waterside
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith,“When you look at the origins of the word 'philanthropy' it means to love humanity, and I think we can all agree that we could use a bit more love in the world these days. What better way to promote kindness and compassion in our community and our world, than to teach the next … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
MySweetWishList: Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Medical Center
According to Children's Medical Center's Women's Auxiliary President Lauren Swan,"The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center is proud to be a pillar of donor support for more than half a century. Part of our work is to call the community to join us in supporting this wonderful institution and the care and comfort it provides to families. We have seen firsthand how … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Medical Center
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Legacy Award Dinner
The evening of Tuesday, October 23, couldn't have been more beautiful for an outdoor cocktail reception. And the folks at the Center for BrainHealth took full advantage of it for the 2018 Legacy Award Dinner at its Brain Performance Institute.This year's honorees Georgeann and William McRaven were surrounded by a top-drawer collection of boldfacers including Event Chair … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Legacy Award Dinner
Change Of Plans Alert!: 2018 BMW Dallas Marathon Preparations Are Underway For Sunday’s Run/Walk
Despite all the warnings about wet weather, the BMW Dallas Marathon will carry on for this weekend's events. Oldtimers know that the runners and walkers will be all over the area Sunday including East Dallas and the Park Cities. So, take that into account if you have early Sunday errands or church services to attend.If you live and/or work in the Dallas CBD area, there will … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: 2018 BMW Dallas Marathon Preparations Are Underway For Sunday’s Run/Walk
The Stewpot Alliance’s Plans For 11th Annual Soup’s On! Announced At KPMG Plaza
In addition to revealing that author Regina Calcaterra would be the featured speaker at the 11th Annual Soup's On! Luncheon and Art Show, Event Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Jill Tiernan announced at the kick-off party at KPMG Plaza on Thursday, October 23, that The Stewpot Alliance fundraiser would be moving to a new location. Here's a report from the field:The … [Read more...] about The Stewpot Alliance’s Plans For 11th Annual Soup’s On! Announced At KPMG Plaza
Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
After months of having their wives, sisters, mother and female whatevers MIA, the husbands, boyfriends... you get the drift... missing in action thanks to toiling for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball, the men folk had their moment in the glory... or rather the moonlight on Tuesday, October 23, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate.On the heels of the CCB Circle of Angels dinner … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Jus before the work week got underway, the cars were headed toward 3015 at Trinity Groves on Sunday, October 21, for "A Taste of West Dallas." With Chef Sharon Van Meter at the helm, the fundraiser for West Dallas' Wesley- Rankin Community Center had already scored a home run with its sold-out status. Here's a report from the field:It was a sold out crowd at World Master … [Read more...] about Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute
According to 2018 Changing the Odds Dinner Co-Chairs Connie O’Neill and Dick Skorburg,"It was an honor to serve as event chairs for this year’s Changing the Odds Dinner to kick-off Momentous Institute’s 7th annual education and mental health conference."Dallas has one of the greatest income disparities in the country, with nearly one-third of Dallas County … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute
Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
Wednesday’s George H.W. Bush National Day Of Mourning Will Result In Certain Closures
Due to Wednesday, October 5, being a national day of mourning following the death of former President George H.W. Bush, U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed and deliveries will be limited. Also closed will be the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.Federal employees will not be required to report for work unless “essential to national security and other vital … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s George H.W. Bush National Day Of Mourning Will Result In Certain Closures