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
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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
Equest’s 2022-2023 Board Of Directors And New Members Announced
With the arrival of 2022 comes the herd of announcements regarding area non-profit board members and officers. Equest has just galloped in about its board: 2022-2023 board officers will include Chair Julie Sherman, Vice-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, Secretary Katherine Wyker and Treasurer Greg Endo. According to Julie, “Equest’s mission had me from the first moment I … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2022-2023 Board Of Directors And New Members Announced
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham is getting all her ducks in a row. Having locked down the date (Tuesday, October 4) and the place (Brook Hollow Golf Club) with fashions from Highland Park Village under the direction of Jan Strimple, she’s already arranged for some familiar names in philanthropy on board to highlight the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
Volunteers come in all sizes, ages, sexes and talents. And there is always a need for them. But Equest has a need for a different type of volunteer. They’re looking for horses. Over the past decades the nationally renowned equine therapy program has provided everyone from children to military veterans with a better life. But to provide such services, it take horses. But … [Read more...] about Equest Is Chomping At The Bit For Four-Legged Volunteers
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2021 President Katie Layton and Luncheon Chairman Beth Layton, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. Her vision was to create a vital support team to help … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Gala To Have A “Blue Ribbon” Leadership Team For The Annual Fundraiser
For ages the term “blue ribbon” has been associated around the world with outstanding recognition. From l'Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint Esprit (Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit)’s proudly displaying the "cordon bleu" to the passenger liners making the fastest crossing of the Atlantic receiving The Blue Riband, it has symbolized a true distinction. So, it’s no … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Gala To Have A “Blue Ribbon” Leadership Team For The Annual Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "Every day as I look out my office window, I see children and adults working hard as they learn new skills, reach milestones, and create lifelong memories in our new Al Hill Jr. Arena. Their engagement with our treasured therapy horses is beyond special. “On Tuesday mornings, there is a young girl who receives equine assisted … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
When Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary President Katie Layton and her mom/2021 Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton arrived at Highland Park Village’s Mockingbird Room yesterday, their plan was to present the check for $240,000 resulting from the October fundraiser with Highland Park Village fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow. However, it seems the number … [Read more...] about Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
Brook Hollow Golf Club had just gotten back into hosting major events the week before the Women’s Auxiliary of Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show. And it was a timely opening. Over the weekend it had turned the Club into a small city of tents to accommodate pandemic concerns and threats of rain for a Perot wedding. While remnants of the wedding were still seen in the outskirts … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Having toned down its operation for 18 months due to the pandemic, Brook Hollow Golf Club was back in operation just in time for a lot of stealing to take place on Tuesday, October 5. None of the culprits was apprehended. In fact they were encouraged by the Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show guests. The guilty parties were the youngsters in Roller Rabbit and St. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show