This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
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UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
In response to last week's SOS for Equest's need of high velocity fans, there's some spectacular new and could-use-some help news. Equest spokes-horses Dare and Ranger reported, "The response to our need for heavy-duty fans for the barn was amazing!! A big huge thank you to all you cool people who donated fans or money to purchase fans. Our horses, volunteers and staff are … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Kicks Off Fashionably With Mini Hooves And A Rose
While the Highland Park Village restaurant patios were in overdrive celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a couple of miniature horses — Dare and Ranger – were stopping pedestrian traffic in the courtyard alongside the Lela Rose salon where Lela Rose GM Jessica Smotherman was hosting an event on Thursday, May 5. The little hooved critters were on site to support Equest Women’s … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Kicks Off Fashionably With Mini Hooves And A Rose
Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Unlike San Carlos de Bariloche, where the day’s high is 34 degrees, North Texas is continuing to swelter. One can’t help but wonder how the early residents handled summer heat before air conditioning came along. But not everyone has air conditioning, swimming pools or even fans to deal with the stagnant temperatures and humidity. While The Senior Source is still trying to … [Read more...] about Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Equest Was Literally Horsing Around At Samuel Lynne Galleries for Blue Ribbon Ball KO Party
While Samuel Lynne Galleries is right at home hosting non-profit events, the kick-off party on Thursday, April 28, for Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala had a couple of guests that weren't regulars on the art scene — Equest's mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger. And they proved to be little works of art for photos with the guests. Here's a report from the field: Co-Chairs Carol and … [Read more...] about Equest Was Literally Horsing Around At Samuel Lynne Galleries for Blue Ribbon Ball KO Party
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
At the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s 2022 Mad Hatter Tea on Wednesday, April 20, someone said, “It’s so nice seeing things back to normal.” A nearby first-timer looked a bit startled and asked her friend, “This is normal?” What the newbie quickly learned was that this flurry of ostrich-feathered hats and wildly outrageous toppers were very normal when Mad … [Read more...] about Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Hold your horses! Equest’s Blue Ribbon Ball tickets have gone on sale. Co-Chairs and equine-loving folks (Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood) along with Honorary Co—Chairs Leslie and Hawkins Golden have not only just opened the gate for ticket purchases, but they’ve added more. It seems that on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week
To welcome folks back from spring break, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon committee was busy preparing letters to remind people of the 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. Gathering at Luncheon Chair Shannon Graham’s home, Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, 2022 Community Service Award Recipient Sarah Losinger, Underwriting Chair Kimber … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week
Former Dallas Cowboy Keynoter And Citation Awardees Revealed For 2022 Blue Ribbon Ball
2022 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood are finalizing their plans for the Equest fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, at Texas Horse Park’s Al Hill Jr. Arena. They’ve just name-dropped some of the people who will be in the spotlight that night. Former Dallas Cowboy Timmy Newsome will be the featured speaker. In keeping … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Cowboy Keynoter And Citation Awardees Revealed For 2022 Blue Ribbon Ball
Looks Like Mother Nature Is Gonna Give North Texas Another Three-Day Cold Shoulder
Why does it seem that 2022 February's Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays have been pretty consistent in giving North Texas a cold shoulder? Once again temperatures are nose-diving to the 20s at night until Friday morning. And while the days' temperatures may rise above freezing, the predicted rain and thundershowers will create an overnight coat of ice on streets and … [Read more...] about Looks Like Mother Nature Is Gonna Give North Texas Another Three-Day Cold Shoulder