The original premise of Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was based on an author as the keynote speaker whose work was a chick magnet. It scored high in getting gals buying the speaker’s books and reading up on her life adventures and views.For the first ten years, it was held at Brook Hollow grand ballroom and became so popular that it overflowed into the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes
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JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
With Easter and Passover in the rear view mirror, the next destination on the “special day calendar” is Mother’s Day. And when it comes to Mother’s Day, the Annual Genesis Luncheon is timed to be nearby. It’s already been announced that Hilary Swank will be the keynoter for the 25th Annual Genesis Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Anatole. But now Genesis Women’s Shelter And … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
Spring is the time of year when the housing market flourishes like the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum. It’s also when homebuilders start plotting, planning and building the adorable mini-mansions for Dallas CASA’s 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses.Once again the “parade” will get underway at NorthPark Center. But this year’s it going to take place around the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
Genesis Young Leaders Took To The Conga Lines And Casino Tables For Their Fifth Annual Masquerade Celebrating The Big Easy
Leave it to the Genesis Young Leaders to don the masks, conga the line, shake the dice and bring the Big Easy to the Big D. That's what they did for the Fifth Annual Genesis Young Leaders Masquerade at Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, February 17. What better way to spend the Saturday night before Lent! With Co-Chairs Kirstin and Holden Godat and Sarah and Hayden Godat leading … [Read more...] about Genesis Young Leaders Took To The Conga Lines And Casino Tables For Their Fifth Annual Masquerade Celebrating The Big Easy
JUST IN: Kim Robinson Named New Friends New Life CEO
As New Friends New Life celebrates its 20th anniversary in the battle against human trafficking, it’s also welcoming a new CEO. Since the departure of NFNL CEO Kelly Cruse, former NFNL CEO Katy Pedigo has been temporarily at the helm as a nationwide search got underway for a permanent replacement. The result of that search was just revealed. Former Girl Scouts of Northeast … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kim Robinson Named New Friends New Life CEO
Former NFL Player Anthony Trucks To Speak At Cherish The Children And Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon To Receive Caroline Rose Hunt Award
For many children in foster care, the right-turn-in-the-road decision results from a caring adult. These adults help children who have been the victims of neglect and/or abuse, to realize that their destiny can be one of opportunity. To help the children adjust to a stable and caring environment requires time, patience, empathy and care.One of those children was Anthony … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player Anthony Trucks To Speak At Cherish The Children And Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon To Receive Caroline Rose Hunt Award
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA Volunteer Manager Sandra Teter,“My wish for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) this holiday season is that more community members will join me and serve as volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and are in foster care or alternative placements.“I joined CASA’s cadre of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
The Harvey Weinsteins Aren’t Limited To Hollywood
Allow me to tell you a story: There was a young woman who had been doing PR for a high-profile local company back in the late 1980s. As part of her responsibilities, she was to accompany the executives and personalities to special events and introduce them to the right people. It was at one large charity fundraiser that her "#Me too" took place. As the crowd gathered … [Read more...] about The Harvey Weinsteins Aren’t Limited To Hollywood
Texas Trailblazer Keynote Speaker Gretchen Carlson Connects The Dots Between Domestic Violence And Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Since being a little girl in Minnesota with a love of playing the violin, Gretchen Carlson has made the rounds. From being embarrassed ... no, make that humiliated ... when a sales clerk announced, “We need the biggest little girl bra for the chubby girl,” to taking on one of the country’s mega-media powerhouses, she’s not only rounded the track, she’s landed in the winner’s … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Keynote Speaker Gretchen Carlson Connects The Dots Between Domestic Violence And Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
The 2017 ReuNight Co-Couple Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl are taking full advantage of having The Family Place’s high-roller fundraiser at the legendary Statler on Wednesday, November 8. After all, the former hotel had been the site of some of Dallas’ most memorable galas way back when. Ah, memories! For instance, that October 20 night in 1973 when oil … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
Flamenco Dancers Kicked Up Their Heels To Benefit Children At Risk’s “A Night In Barcelona” At Hotel Zaza
Evidently Calvert Collins-Bratton and Vince Bratton have some pull with Mother Nature because the evening of Saturday, September 23, was just made for their "A Night in Barcelona" at Hotel Zaza. Benefiting Children at Risk, the festivities started off with a reception around the pool complete with flamenco dancers and then moved indoors for a delicious dinner. Here's a report … [Read more...] about Flamenco Dancers Kicked Up Their Heels To Benefit Children At Risk’s “A Night In Barcelona” At Hotel Zaza