Some folks write thank you notes, but the team at Children's Health serve up their show of gratification by hosting a brunch. At least, that's what happened on Tuesday, May 22 for the Les Femmes du Monde gals, who work year long to provide funding for the Child Life Program at Children’s Health and the Global Young Leaders Program of the World Affairs Council. One of the … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Thanks Les Femmes Du Monde’s Support With A Brunch And Pooches
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JUST IN: Lisa And Kenny Troutt To Serve As Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs
After finger crossing, hollering and smiling about their Justify’s joining the Triple Crown corral, Lisa and Kenny Troutt have been celebrating big time. Kenny even fessed up that “I’m worn out!”But after making their victory lap, they’ve just accepted Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina Betts’ and Lisa Cooley’s ask to be the luncheon's honorary co-chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa And Kenny Troutt To Serve As Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs
Fireworks Are In Your Pet’s Future
With the Fourth of July excitement building over the next couple of days, that means that fireworks will be part of the celebration. While they make a literally dazzling sight exploding in the skies, they can also be unnerving to pooches, felines and ponies. For all they know, North Texas may be under siege!The annual Independence Day is notorious for pets for AWOL.Plan … [Read more...] about Fireworks Are In Your Pet’s Future
“Boots And Salutes” Carries On July’s Patriotic Celebration For Equest’s Hooves For Heroes
The Fourth of July is not the only big deal patriotic hoop-di-do. On Friday, July 20, Boots and Salutes will be taking place at Texas Horse Park. Event Chair Carolyn Anderson has arranged to kick off at 7:30 p.m. with a fly-over salute by four WWII T-6 Texans at 8:00 p.m.Afterwards, guests will graze at food stations provided by Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s … [Read more...] about “Boots And Salutes” Carries On July’s Patriotic Celebration For Equest’s Hooves For Heroes
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Mark Wolf,“Visit one of the greenest places and spaces this summer with your children, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which is open seven days a week. No reservations are needed, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, beverages, strollers, wagons and picnic blankets. We also offer many food and dining options. To … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
After days of rain, the wet stuff exited North Texas and dumped on Kentucky on Saturday, May 5. Now normally Kentucky’s weather woes wouldn’t bother North Texans a flip. But this Saturday was the Run for the Roses in Louisville and locals Lisa and Kenny Troutt had three ponies in the Kentucky Derby lineup.Perhaps that fact plus the perfect, sunny day in North Texas had … [Read more...] about A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
2018 Zoo To Do (Z2D) Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext weren’t going to let the threat of thunder, lightning and hail hold them back last night at the Dallas Zoo. They were bound and determined to share plans for the Zoo's annual mega fundraiser. And, boy, were there plans.This year’s Z2D’s theme is Safari Soirée and it will return to the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Think Ahead Group’s Cinco De Derby
As the horses were preparing for the Run for the Roses in Kentucky on Saturday, May 5, the Center for BrainHealth's Think Ahead Groupies (TAG) were lining up for photos, beverages and just looking darling at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House for Cinco de Derby.While some of the young professional types took in the Derby outside, others enjoyed the cool comfort … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Think Ahead Group’s Cinco De Derby
2018 Fur Ball Kick-Off Party Had A Lot Of Hugging Going On
Stanley Korshak main man Crawford Brock definitely picked the wrong time to take off the first week of May. He missed the SPCA of Texas' 2018 Fur Ball kick off party on Thursday, May 3. The place was jamming indoors and especially outdoors where the SPCA pooches were checking out prospective human companions. While the huggable puppies got a lot of being picked up by folks like … [Read more...] about 2018 Fur Ball Kick-Off Party Had A Lot Of Hugging Going On
The Summer Sweltering Of 2018 Already Has North Texas Sweating
It may be the last day of May, but it’s hot as… August. In fact the temperatures are soaring to such heights that one person described their swimming pool feeling like a warm bath tub.As bad as the rising temperatures are, they’re only worse with humidity resulting in heat index. Think of it as the opposite of winter’s wind chill. Weather wizards are even suggesting that … [Read more...] about The Summer Sweltering Of 2018 Already Has North Texas Sweating
Laurie Harrison Turned Dallas Children’s Theater 35th Anniversary Into An Occasion Fit For Cleopatra
Cecile B. DeMille couldn’t have topped Laurie Harrison’s production for the Dallas Children Theater 35th anniversary fundraiser at her Volk Estate on Thursday, April 26. Sure, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton may have made scandalous headlines with their “Cleopatra” shenanigans back in the 1960s, but they didn’t have three-year-old Humperdinks lounging on the lawn making … [Read more...] about Laurie Harrison Turned Dallas Children’s Theater 35th Anniversary Into An Occasion Fit For Cleopatra