The poor folks over at the Dallas Historical Society have had their share of challenges thanks to the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri. First, they postponed their 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon on November 2020 at the Fairmont to an evening event on February 18, 2021, in the recently renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. Alas, due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, DHS … [Read more...] about DHS Tries Again With A New Date And Return To Fairmont Dallas For 39th Awards For Excellence
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March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled
While the Texas governor is reopening the state and local officials are wary, the North Texas nonprofits are still juggling dates for the good of their organizations, supporters, staffs and vendors. Here is the latest group of changes for fundraising calendars: Cancellation Auxiliary of Nexus' Spring Luncheon scheduled for Friday, May 21 Postponed The Dallas … [Read more...] about March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled
Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients
As the temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, North Texans are in a state of either recovering or trying to recover from last week's historic frigid blast. Too many still don't have water; others are mopping up the aftermath of broken pipes. Ironically, store shelves are pretty dry. Luckily, 18-wheelers are charging non-stop down roads to fill the empty … [Read more...] about Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients
North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
Officials and weather guessers are staggering like a giddy teenager landing a hot date for the prom. Only this one ain't so hot. With the approach of a sub-freezing blast courtesy of a polar vortex, North Texans are more than encouraged to stay home for the next few days of freezing temperatures accompanied by snow, sleet and ice. Yesterday morning's 130-vehicle-pile-up that … [Read more...] about North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
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
JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
If you had your “heart” set to raise funds for the American Heart Association – North Texas on Sunday at The Heart Of Collin County’s Heart Fest, pause. Organizers just sent word that “due to unforeseen circumstances, the rise in COVID-19 cases in North Texas and in conjunction with event leadership, we have made the decision to postpone this Sunday’s Collin County Heart … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
While North Texas COVID-19 case numbers have continued to look like Six Flags’ Judge Roy Scream, the changes in fundraising events for the rest of 2020 have calmed down a bit. The good news is there are no cancellations in the roll-out. Here’s today’s update: Going Virtual ChristianWorks for Children’s Celebrate Children scheduled for Saturday, October … [Read more...] about October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
Since its establishment in 1968, it's doubtful that Northwood Woman's Club has ever had a more challenging year in providing funds for its beneficiaries. Still the ladies rallied to provide more than $229,000 for Bonton Farms, Dallas Life Foundation, Bryan's House and Emily's Place plus scholarships and other endowments. The presentation taking place on Thursday, June 25 at … [Read more...] about Despite Challenges, Northwood Woman’s Club Presents More Than $229K For Beneficiaries
The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night