According to 2014 Chi Omega Christmas Market Co-Chairs Allison Cox and Sara Koda, “The 2014 Chi Omega Christmas Market marks 37 years of giving to deserving beneficiaries in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This unique shopping opportunity has raised more than six million dollars for 100 different nonprofit organizations while kicking off the holiday shopping season in style. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2014 Chi Omega Christmas Market
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Dallas Animal Services Updates Saturday’s “Empty The Shelters” Program And The Leftover Kitty
Just got this update from the Dallas Animal Services team including photos about yesterday’s adoptions and the one kitty named Simba, who was just too overwhelmed by all the activities that she didn’t let her calico personality impress prospective human companions. “We’ve had several offers to pay the fee for Simba and a couple to adopt her. “You know the weirdest … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Updates Saturday’s “Empty The Shelters” Program And The Leftover Kitty
“Empty The Shelters” Got More Than 100 Dallas Animal Services Residents Adopted
Well, there you did it again! Wave a flag and you came running. Just got a report from Dallas Animal Services that the lineup for pets was out the door this morning. One couple adopted a yellow Lab to join their two other dogs. The former shelter dog went from being homeless to a family with a fabulous home complete with manicured yard and swimming pool. At last report, … [Read more...] about “Empty The Shelters” Got More Than 100 Dallas Animal Services Residents Adopted
“Empty The Shelters” Takes Place Saturday For Free, But Don’t Read This Post Without A Hankie
Saturday is going to be a rallying day for 33 area animal groups. It’s been declared “Empty The Shelters Day.” No, they don’t plan on opening all the doors and letting loose all the critters. Rather, they’re waiving adoption fees. Well, OMG, that’s like saying Neiman’s having Dollar Day! Everything from rabbits to pure bred pooches will be available for adoption plus in many … [Read more...] about “Empty The Shelters” Takes Place Saturday For Free, But Don’t Read This Post Without A Hankie
Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Patron Party Celebrates With Teddy Bears, Adorable Kids And Mini-Mansions
As NorthPark stores were closing on Sunday, August 2, and the clean-up crew at Legos was mopping up, Build-A-Bear Workshop was just starting to party with guests of all ages. More than 100 longtime Dallas CASA supporters proudly celebrated the launch of 19th Annual Parade of Playhouses presented by ORIX that is on display until Sunday, August 17. At the end of the run, a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Patron Party Celebrates With Teddy Bears, Adorable Kids And Mini-Mansions
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Thrift Studio
According to Thrift Studio Preview Party Chair Kelley Copeland, “Home is where one starts from. (T.S. Eliot) “It’s where we all start and end our day. It’s where we recharge and feel safest. But what if that space only has a mattress on the floor, no place to eat dinner and not enough blankets? What would a child with a home like that dream of becoming? Would they be … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Thrift Studio
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses
The Parade of Playhouses presented by ORIX is continuing its march at NorthPark with the raffle coming up this Sunday at 4 p.m. But to get the whole Dallas CASA benefit kicked off with a patron party at Build-A-Bear Workshop on Sunday, August 3. The kids, the bears and the playhouses were just too good to miss. While the write-up is underway, check out the MySweetCharity … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses
The Amadi Guess Foundation’s Back-To-School Drive Joins Up With Boys And Girls Clubs Of Arlington This Friday
Back-to-school spending weekend just took place, but that doesn’t slow down the people and organizations who are prepping kids for the school season. Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Amadi Guess Foundation and Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington are hosting a back-to-school event. They’ll be “giving away free school supplies, free food and free haircuts provided by Nevaeh Studio.” … [Read more...] about The Amadi Guess Foundation’s Back-To-School Drive Joins Up With Boys And Girls Clubs Of Arlington This Friday
Eddie Deen’s Was Filled With Party Animals With Howling Success For Paws In The City
Despite August’s promise of being a ho-hum month in preparation of the upcoming slam-bang fundraising season, Sunday, August 3, proved otherwise. From 11-4 Eddie Deen’s was the ultimate dog park. In addition to the air conditioned surroundings, the place was jamming with pooches all dressed up and their two-legged escorts to raise money for Paws in the City at Howlin’ … [Read more...] about Eddie Deen’s Was Filled With Party Animals With Howling Success For Paws In The City
MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Anniversary Adventures
According to First Anniversary Adventures Co-Chairs Bettina and Dan Hennessy, “First Anniversary Adventures, a Celebratory Soiree for Adults in a Child's World, will be a blast of a party celebrating the world-renowned Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. It's our turn to take to the garden without children in tow for exploring, playing, visiting and great dining … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Anniversary Adventures
Both Mayor Mike Rawlings And Vogel Alcove Are Going To Celebrate “Refurbishings” On August 21
UPDATE: Just heard from Mayor Mike's Manager of Public Affairs and Communications Sam Merten that, "Mayor Rawlings will not be attending the Vogel Alcove event because he will be recovering from surgery." Somebody better tell the Vogel Alcove folks to edit their program. Mayor Mike Rawlings is slated to have his hip replaced on Thursday, August 14. Get healed cards can be … [Read more...] about Both Mayor Mike Rawlings And Vogel Alcove Are Going To Celebrate “Refurbishings” On August 21
Tory Types Gather In Highland Park Village For Dallas Women’s Foundation 29th Annual Luncheon Kick-Off
Thursday, July 31, was a delightfully perfect evening. Sure, some of the high-rollers were jetting to Southampton for a certain local’s 70th birthday celebration, but others were staying put in North Texas. One gaggle of gals had their GPS’s set for Highland Park Village’s Tory Burch shop. It seems the Dallas Women’s Foundation had the ladies partying and spending buckeroos … [Read more...] about Tory Types Gather In Highland Park Village For Dallas Women’s Foundation 29th Annual Luncheon Kick-Off