In addition to the approaching Memorial Day holiday, many folks don’t realize that the entire month of May was designated as Military Appreciation Month in 1999. It was established to ensure Americans had the opportunity to publicly show their appreciation for troops who have served their country. But 152-year-old Pillsbury wanted to do more than wave a flag or support a … [Read more...] about Pillsbury And Operation Homefront Dallas Team Up To Celebrate Military Appreciation Month
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JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas aren’t sitting on the fence worried about whether all this good get-together news is the real thing or folks will be back wearing masks and social distancing come the fall. The 17th Annual Women of Distinction Co-Chairs Mary Martha Pickens and Shannon Thompson have announced that the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas fundraiser will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
While the folks patio-ing along McKinney and Lower Greenville were celebrating the news Thursday that the fully vaccinated could doff their masks, a sold-out crowd at the Nasher Sculpture Center had three reasons to toast — the maskless news, the beautiful weather in equally gorgeous surroundings and The Family Place’s ReuNight. It was rather … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed
Venise Stuart no sooner took over the reins as president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League last week than she started kicking fundraising into high gear with plans for the 2021 Fashion Notes and Style Show. Keeping with the recent trend of mother-daughter power (i.e. 2021 Equest Fashion Show and 2021 Partners Card) diminutive philanthropist Jimmy Westcott will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed
Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
It’s a mistaken conception that Boys and Girls Clubs only take root in urban hubs with more than 100,000 residents. They’re also in smaller townships and “provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for youngsters of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability socio-economic status and religion to reach their full … [Read more...] about Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
JUST IN: Texas Oncology Doubles Down Against Cancer As 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Presenting Sponsor
Thursday night 2021 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chair Heather Randall looked like the Cheshire Cat in the Nasher Sculpture Center for The Family Place's ReuNight. When asked what was up, she just shook her head and the smile grew bigger. And now the reason for that big, Texas grin has just been revealed. The 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball has a presenting sponsor for its world-famous … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Oncology Doubles Down Against Cancer As 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Presenting Sponsor
Hope Your Ark Is In Tip-Top Shape For The Week Ahead
Have you ever thought what you would include if you were to build a luxury ark besides the typical pool and helipad? What about a massage room? Underwater observation lounge? A full-service soda fountain? Tender garage? Bowling alley? Indoor climbing wall? Volleyball court? Dog park? The reason for the questions is because the latter part of this weekend is only going … [Read more...] about Hope Your Ark Is In Tip-Top Shape For The Week Ahead
June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison
The timing couldn’t be better! With Thursday’s announcement by the CDC that those fully vaccinated could put their masks into cold storage with minor exceptions, Taste Addison organizers are whooping it up for the festival of music, food and loads of stuff to do. The two-day event taking place at Addison Circle Park will kick off on Friday, June 4, with music from the '80s, … [Read more...] about June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Noontime at Highland Park Village looked like a luxury car lot on a slow day. The vehicles were top-drawer, but they weren’t budging and finding a parking place was like searching for a contact lens in a shag rug. So the ladies of Crystal Charity Ball had two options in attending the new members get-together at Carolina Herrera — valet or take a workout on their stilettos after … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Cherish The Children Auction Of Handcrafted Children’s Furniture Is Up For Bidding
Just in time for Friday’s Cherish the Children virtual noontime get-together honoring the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative and featuring keynote speaker Father Gregory Boyle, the collection of unique chairs and furniture made for children is available for viewing and bidding. Each of the 11 items is beautifully crafted to not only be functional but to dazzle any … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Auction Of Handcrafted Children’s Furniture Is Up For Bidding
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
In the 1960s and 1970s, the women’s liberation movement was charging ahead to break the infamous glass ceiling with marches and protests led by such gals as Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm and Myrtlie Evers-Williams. The conversation at a dinner table or on the floor of Congress could get rather heated for both men and women as the role of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced