Before the models walked the runway at Brook Hollow for the annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show on Tuesday, October 2, Alex Salser brought home the reason why Equest’s therapeutic programs are life-changing experiences.And while the adult models did a flawless job in Highland Park Village fashions, the munchkin models absolutely stole the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Animals
Beware The Ice Of November
It's going to be dipping down to below freezing the next couple of nights. This year's chilly weather may seem to be a bit premature. The good news is that it's going to hopefully reduce the bug population.On the other hand, it's going to need to jump-start your winterize thinking. While there is no need to remind anyone about the three P's (pets, pipes, plants), there are … [Read more...] about Beware The Ice Of November
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of
Sometimes a friend’s setting you up on a date works… sometimes it doesn’t. In the case of Annie and Teal Griffeth, it worked bigtime and Equest is one of the beneficiaries.Backstory: Before Teal shipped out to Afghanistan, a friend introduced him to an artist friend — Annie — who had attended high school with the buddy in Hawaii. Over the next seven years, Teal served as a … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of
2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution
While Lenin and the Communist leaders stood in stone in the back of Kathy and Harlan Crow’s estate on Wednesday, September 26, a couple of flamingos greeted 2018 Zoo To Do patrons at the front door. After a couple of strokes on their backs and a dose of hand sanitizers, guests discovered the delights and marvels of the Crow library.On the side terrace, the armadillo … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution
Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Russell “Rusty” Dealey’s home is an all-guy place with five male cats and boy bunnies. While all the critters are rescues, only one has three legs. His name on the books is Tripod, but in the household he’s known as Muffin. The eight-year-old cat came into Rusty’s life when SPCA supporter Mary Spencer invited Rusty to meet him. It was a connection for life.And while he … [Read more...] about Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
The Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show is a little gem in the world of fashion fundraisers. It’s the type of group and event that Emily Post would use as an example of being strictly top drawer and proper. So, the patron party at Highland Park Village's Escada salon on Wednesday, September 19, had all the initial appearances of being business as usual, with its … [Read more...] about Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
With weather guessers once again issuing warnings of rain, thunder, lighting and basic Debbie Downer conditions for this weekend, some outdoor event planners are scurrying around trying to come up with last-minute back-up plan. But luckily Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were prepared just in case such a situation arose and sent word, Due to the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
A Passing: Adhama
As beautiful as this day started, it is closing with a dark cloud hovering over the Dallas Zoo. The hunky “little” Nile hippo Adhama died suddenly last night.It was just last year that the seven-year-old arrived at his new digs at the Simmons Hippo Outpost and to get to know shy 10-year-old Boipelo. Immediately, the 3,722-pound cutie proved himself to be a showstopper … [Read more...] about A Passing: Adhama
2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
SPCA of Texas Senior VP of Development Debra Burns looked downright giddy at the front door of Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones’ home on Wednesday, September 12. And, she had every right to. After all, the Saturday, September 22, 2018 Fur Ball celebrating the SPCA’s 80th anniversary with former first couple Laura and George W. Bush was sold out. And, adding to the home-run effort was … [Read more...] about 2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon May Be Sold Out, But There’s Always The Raffle
If you had plans to attend Tuesday's Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show and forgot to reserve your space, make other plans. Luncheon Chair Heather Randall reports that the fundraising luncheon with Highland Park Village providing the fashions and Jan Strimple at the helm is sold out.But if you did get your spot locked down, don't forget your credit card. There … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon May Be Sold Out, But There’s Always The Raffle