Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday resulting in libraries, brick-and-mortar banks and national, state and local government offices being closed in honor of the civil rights leader who was assassinated 52 years ago. Despite the weather guessers reporting that the weather should be ideal, COVID-19 restrictions have forced the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
JUST IN: DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball May Have Been Canceled But Will Bow Again In 2022
With the arrival of the new year comes news from all types. Unfortunately, the first is the cancellation of an event that raises a heck of a lot of money. Late last year Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Anne Ligon and DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball Chair Mari Epperson announced that the formal presentation ball at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 13, would be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball May Have Been Canceled But Will Bow Again In 2022
MySweetWishList: Folds Of Honor North Texas
According to Folds Of Honor North Texas Board of Directors Chairman Mike Beltz, “The Folds of Honor North Texas proudly provided 118 scholarships totaling $590,000 in our North Texas Community in 2019. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of all of our annual chapter fundraising events this year including several third party fundraising events that we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Folds Of Honor North Texas
JUST IN: 2021 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Announcement Dinner Canceled
Word just arrived that tomorrow (Wednesday) night’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante announcement dinner at the Dallas Country Club has been canceled. DSOL Presentation Ball Chair Mari Epperson and DSOL President Anne Ligon have also made a change in the ball itself. Instead of it taking place on the original date of Saturday, February 13, they’ve moved it to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Announcement Dinner Canceled
2020’s Friday The 13’s Have Served As Bookends For Nine Months Of Challenges
Friday the 13th gets a bad rap and 2020 is certainly not helping its image with two of the bad luck dates falling in March and November. Back on March 13th, North Texas started the early introduction of handwashing, masking and social distancing. In the following months, North Texans were hit with panic purchasing in grocery stores, closures of businesses, healthcare workers … [Read more...] about 2020’s Friday The 13’s Have Served As Bookends For Nine Months Of Challenges
November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the few remaining events scheduled for 2020 are pretty much virtual, canceled or heading for better days in 2021. But those few that will be held in the weeks to come are surging with enthusiasm to prevent “fundraising fatigue.” If you can get online, consider a virtual experience and learn of the needs by various North Texas … [Read more...] about November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule
With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
This Thanksgiving is definitely not going to be as traditional as usual. For those thinking that their Greenberg Smoked Turkey was on its way, rethink that one. Unfortunately, Friday night an explosion resulted in a major fire at the Tyler facility squelching any plans for Greenberg to provide planned deliveries of 78,000+ smoked turkeys through the entire holiday season. … [Read more...] about With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
With COVID-19 showing no signs of giving up, healthcare providers are standing their ground in enforcing recommendations. For example, since The Sweetheart Ball’s providing funds for UT Southwestern’s cardiology research and treatment, it’s literally following “doctor’s orders.” In a recent note to its membership, 2020-2021 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold reported a … [Read more...] about Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
Despite the Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at NorthPark Neiman Marcus being canceled due to COVID-19, the CCB-ers and NorthParkies weren’t going to let that slow down the drive to raise funds for Dallas County children’s charities. So the NorthPark team suggested an exhibition. Not of fashions that might have been on the runway. Not of the CCB … [Read more...] about NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating