Santa has just sent word that the MySweetToyDrive series needs to start earlier than usual. In the past it kicked off on Halloween. But according to the North Pole team, the need is greater than ever and they need plenty of time to get gifts ready for Santa’s trek around the globe. In fact, word has it that the reindeer are going through an intense boot camp program to … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Kicks Off Earlier This Year Due To A Request From A Jolly Old Soul
Change of plans
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights And Frontiers Of Flight Museums Partner Up For The Right Stuff
As folks are in that between time of leaving for summer vacations and preparing for school to start, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and Frontiers Of Flight Museum have come up with a great partnership. Until Labor Day (aka Monday, September 2) the two museums are doing a 2-fer. Called "Right Stuff," a discounted fee of $27 for adults and $20 for … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights And Frontiers Of Flight Museums Partner Up For The Right Stuff
J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw
In 1964, when the late Erik J. Jonsson was sworn in as Dallas major, Ashlee Hunt and Chris Kleinert were just toddlers. It would be years later that Ashlee and Chris would meet on a blind date and magic happened ... not just for their family, but for “doing good for Dallas.” So, the overwhelming requests to attend the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon honoring Ashlee and … [Read more...] about J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw
North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
While North Texas has truly missed the recent weeks of Mother Nature’s temper tantrums that had smashed Oklahoma and Houston, yesterday proved that even these parts aren’t shielded from her bad moods. Throughout the area, the painful loss of life and the unbelievable property devastation proved that we are simply “the guests of Mother Nature,” and she can be a truly cruel … [Read more...] about North Texas Has Now Been Slammed By Mother Nature’s Ugly Blows For Memorial Day Weekend
Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School, Kathy and Larry Helm, Junior League of Dallas, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dr. Joyce Pickering, ORIX Foundation, Kaden Newton, Ashlee and … [Read more...] about Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
Change Of Plans: Makeup Legend Bobbi Brown To Bow In For Christine Baranski For Woman To Woman Luncheon
Today is a not-so-good news day. It's also good-news-recovery day. Word just arrived that The Gilded Age's Christine Baranski won't be able to be the keynote speaker for the Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas's Woman To Woman Luncheon at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 18. The reason was a cancellation "due to circumstances beyond anyone's … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Makeup Legend Bobbi Brown To Bow In For Christine Baranski For Woman To Woman Luncheon
2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Is Moving To Dallas Market Hall For A September Shopathon
The 4th of July hasn't even neared and the Dallas Chi O alumnae are hooting about their annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. 2024 Market Co-Chairs Karen Hunt, Debbie Lang and Nancy Woodall and Steering Chair Lynne Seago have just revealed that there are changes to the tried-and-true arrangements of the past. Instead of holding it closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas … [Read more...] about 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Is Moving To Dallas Market Hall For A September Shopathon
Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
If you were planning on checking out Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouse this July, you need to know it’s going to be happening sooner than you think. This year the collection of children’s cottages that will be raffled off will be on display starting Friday, June 14. Yipes! That’s earlier than usual. Needless to say, area builders are hard at work to produce the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark
JUST IN: “Abbott Elementary”‘s Powerhouse Sheryl Lee Ralph To Keynote Genesis Luncheon
The Genesis Women’s Shelter's 31st Annual Luncheon on Friday, April 12, at the Hilton Anatole was neatly in place when it was announced last year, with Luncheon Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Maggie Kipp on board. But then word arrived this week that, due to circumstances beyond anybody's control, the announced featured speaker would be unable to attend. Like all the North Texas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Abbott Elementary”‘s Powerhouse Sheryl Lee Ralph To Keynote Genesis Luncheon
JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
News has just galloped in that there’s been an abrupt change of leadership at Equest. The long and short of it is that Myrshem George, who was named the equine therapeutic program’s CEO in April 2023, has "departed." Taking the organization's reins as interim CEO will be Equest Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, who has for many years supported Equest. In addition … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Date Returns To First Saturday In December At The Anatole
A heavy sigh of relief has been heard at the corner of Blackburn and Oak Lawn emanating from the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee offices. Due to last year's oops of scheduling with the Hilton Anatole, the decades long tradition of holding the black-tie fundraiser on the first Saturday in December could not be locked down. That meant that the 2023 and 2024 galas would … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Date Returns To First Saturday In December At The Anatole