According to weather guessers, Friday and Saturday are going to continue to be a rollercoaster of temperatures and conditions. They’re expecting everything but snow. And who knows that may be added to the mix, too. But those folks have been known to be off base.Still it’s April and there are some outdoors fundraisers on the schedule. Check with the organizers and … [Read more...] about Weekend Weather May Challenge Fundraising Activities
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MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
There comes a time when the good old familiar way gets to be sorta dusty and ho-hum. When MySweetCharity started in March 2010, it was a homepage with PlainsCapital Bank as its sole supporter. Later that year a Photo Gallery sneaked into place. Three years later the MSC Calendar was added to help event planners avoid fundraising collisions.Over the years the MSC has been … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
JUST IN: Apex Clearing Named Presenting Sponsor For 4th Annual yCPD Field Day In May At The Rustic
While many have been lounging at beaches and tackling moguls on the slopes, the Community Partners of Dallas team was in the final stages of selling tickets for their Chick Lit Luncheon featuring Katie Holmes at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 13.They were also looking ahead to Saturday, May 12, when they’ll be holding their fourth annual yCPD Field Day at The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Apex Clearing Named Presenting Sponsor For 4th Annual yCPD Field Day In May At The Rustic
Prepare Flower Children For First Freeze Of The Season
As confusing as the weather has been for wardrobes, the poor residents of the Dallas Arboretum are in a blooming quandary. One day it’s sunshine and temperatures in the 80s. The next day it’s cloudy, windy and a drop of 30 degrees. And to top it all off, tonight there is a threat of a freeze that would make a pansy shiver down to its roots. But no need to worry … [Read more...] about Prepare Flower Children For First Freeze Of The Season
JUST IN: Pat McEvoy To Chair 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
With the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball less than a month away, plans are already underway for the 2019 Dallas children’s fundraiser. 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson just revealed that Pat McEvoy has been selected to serve at 2018 CCB Chair-Elect and 2019 Chair.Since being a member of CCB since 2004, she had chaired a variety of positions including the Ten Best Dressed Fashion … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pat McEvoy To Chair 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday
Those planning to attend the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday might want consider taking a different route to the event or getting an earlier start. Why? Because despite Veteran’s Day officially being on Saturday, the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade honoring vets starts at 11 with streets in the area being blocked off just as guests … [Read more...] about National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday
Texas Trailblazer Keynote Speaker Gretchen Carlson Connects The Dots Between Domestic Violence And Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Since being a little girl in Minnesota with a love of playing the violin, Gretchen Carlson has made the rounds. From being embarrassed ... no, make that humiliated ... when a sales clerk announced, “We need the biggest little girl bra for the chubby girl,” to taking on one of the country’s mega-media powerhouses, she’s not only rounded the track, she’s landed in the winner’s … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Keynote Speaker Gretchen Carlson Connects The Dots Between Domestic Violence And Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine
For longer than anyone can remember, there's seemed to be a competition between two of Texas’ siblings. The Gulf Coast boasted having one of the largest cities in the nation, the world’s most ginormous oil companies and a shoreline. North Texas laid claim to having more Super Bowl rings, a TV series called “Dallas” and the birthplace of Neiman Marcus. Both have proved to be the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine
An Unfortunate MySweetCharity Opportunity: Hurricane Harvey
North Texans are certainly no strangers when it comes to Mother Nature throwing fizzy fits. Perhaps that's why they are feeling the pain of those escaping Hurricane Harvey and seeking refuge here. Unfortunately, for some they will have little to return to. For others, they just might decide to stay put here.To help these uprooted folks while they call North Texas home, it … [Read more...] about An Unfortunate MySweetCharity Opportunity: Hurricane Harvey
The Inspiration Of A Girl’s Grandparents Lives At The Cotton Bowl To Support The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
It was nearly 20 years ago that a teenager faced a daunting problem — her beloved grandmother, Mimi Schendle, was changing and not for the better. Over the next decade, the teenager watched her family helplessly assist Mimi’s journey into the web of Alzheimer’s. Like most diseases, this one doesn’t just impact the patient alone. It hits each member of the family. In this case, … [Read more...] about The Inspiration Of A Girl’s Grandparents Lives At The Cotton Bowl To Support The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
Update: Daisy Mae Has Less Legs To Stand On, But More Love To Support Her
It's amazing that Daisy Mae, the white Labrador pup, managed to pull herself out of the gangbuster collision on Tuesday, July 11, and survived in a nearby ravine for days without water and comfort. Thanks to Mutts and Mayhem, she was found, rescued and taken to a vet.https://www.facebook.com/muttsandmayhem/videos/1124117261065292/But after checking with canine … [Read more...] about Update: Daisy Mae Has Less Legs To Stand On, But More Love To Support Her