Youth Equipped to Succeed's (YES) "Celebration! - A Night Of Hope And Connection" Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy and Ron Houston just finalized plans for the fundraiser on Thursday, April 18. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the dinner's keynote speaker will be former NFL players/author Brad Cousino, whose memoir, "Unwanted, Unworthy, Unshackled" revealed his 18 years of … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player/Author Brad Cousino To Keynote YES’s “Celebration! – A Night Of Hope And Connection”
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Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries
Organizers were a bit concerned about the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its beneficiaries on Thursday, February 15. The problem was there were more committee members signing up than there was room. Luckily, at the last minute, a couple of ladies had to cancel, allowing for all to have a seat. Sponsored by Joan Eleazer and Layne Pitzer/Briggs Freeman| Sotheby's, the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Provided Committee Members With A Firsthand Look At 2024 Beneficiaries
Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon
While many are in other parts for spring break as scary weather approaches North Texas, there are two camps — either they have their reservations for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, or they’re shutting their eyes realizing they hadn't due to being sidetracked by spring break. Well, stop slathering on the sunscreen for your morning sun worship and/or catching the day's … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon
Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Was it really, truly 40 years ago that North Texas' Dallas Children's Theater was born in 1984 as Robyn Flatt's brainchild? All she had was her dream, $500 and a heaping amount of determination. Thanks to Robyn and others who saw the importance of nurturing creativity in youngsters, North Texas kids have embraced the magic of the performing arts, including sensory-friendly … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
Monday two dads took time off from their high-profile professional lives to celebrate youngsters they had never met. One father had daughters who are their early 20s; the other had just become the father of a daughter the week before. The occasion that brought the men to NorthPark's NorthCourt was the 2024 Children's Cancer Fund Gala reveal of the kid models for the annual … [Read more...] about 2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Children’s Cancer Fun Reveal
As shoppers checked out spring fashions at NorthPark Monday afternoon, there was a special occasion that literally had people stopping in their tracks. At first glance, the sight of a trio of past and present Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks (Babe Laufenberg, Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott) and area sports media in the NorthCourt may have been the draw. But it turned out that it was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Children’s Cancer Fun Reveal
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County Kick Off Chrysalis Gala 20th Anniversary Plans With Area Mayors On Board
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County have just "marked the beginning of an exciting journey leading up to its grand gala event" — the 20th Chrysalis Ball Gala's "Cirque du Soiree, A Curiously Unexpected Evening." Gala Co-Chairs Lorie Medina and Melethia Tuggle have revealed a heady group of honorary co-chairs including Mayor Elisa Beasley of Pilot Point, Mayor David … [Read more...] about Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County Kick Off Chrysalis Gala 20th Anniversary Plans With Area Mayors On Board
Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
If you were planning on checking out Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouse this July, you need to know it’s going to be happening sooner than you think. This year the collection of children’s cottages that will be raffled off will be on display starting Friday, June 14. Yipes! That’s earlier than usual. Needless to say, area builders are hard at work to produce the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
Dallas Afterschool Is Ringing The Bell For Playing Around At 2024 Recess With Dr. Froswá Booker-Drew
If you’re hankering to play games, Dallas Afterschool has just the ticket for you. Its 2024 Recess! fundraiser is the perfect playtime for first dates and longtime married types with “adult-sized versions of childhood classic games like Connect 4, Jenga, ladder ball, and cornhole, along with sought-after highlights like Musical Chairs and a prize-filled Sandbox.” 2024 … [Read more...] about Dallas Afterschool Is Ringing The Bell For Playing Around At 2024 Recess With Dr. Froswá Booker-Drew
JUST IN: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon Keynoter Was The Former “Margarita Ibrahimoff” And Marcia Brady’s Rival
Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit flock has been holding its collective breath for word on the details for the luncheon on Friday, March 22, at the Hilton Anatole. Well, the word just arrived! 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and Honorary Chair Christine McKenny have finally shared all the information, including that the 2024 recipient of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon Keynoter Was The Former “Margarita Ibrahimoff” And Marcia Brady’s Rival
JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
For what seems like eons, rumors have swirled about a possible expansion of Children's Medical Center Dallas. But now, like proud fathers, Children's Health President and CEO Christopher Durovich and UT Southwestern Medical Center President Dr. Daniel Podolsky are beaming with the official announcement of a new, $5 billion pediatric health care center. To describe as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas