It was just four years ago, in June 2022, that Majors Dawn and Paul McFarland returned to North Texas to assume leadership of The Salvation Army Of North Texas Command. They had previously been part of the North Texas program as former leaders at the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Dallas from 2015 to 2020. Last night at Heather and Todd Furniss' fabulous home for the … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army Of North Texas Command Majors Dawn And Paul McFarland Are Moving To Florida
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JUST IN: 2025 ReuNight Is Going “Clubbing” And Bidding For The Family Place At Brook Hollow Golf Club
Locals will tell you great stories about The Family Place's Palm Night fundraiser. It was held at The Palm in the rocking and rolling West End. A young Al Biernat was the man-in-charge of the see-and-be-seen steakhouse. Even today people roll their eyes recalling the event, remembering how the live auction had bidders going well beyond the value to score a prize. According to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 ReuNight Is Going “Clubbing” And Bidding For The Family Place At Brook Hollow Golf Club
Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market
According to 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Co-Chair Debbie Lang, “Established in 1978 by the Dallas-area Chi Omega alumnae, Chi Omega Christmas Market has become a beloved holiday tradition. Our mission to serve others has guided us through nearly five decades, and we are proud to continue this tradition of philanthropy and community engagement. “As co-chair of the … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market
JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
Community Partners of Dallas' (CPD) 2024 Change Is Good has a trick and a treat in store this year. While the annual fundraiser will once again have munchkins collecting all types of coins and bucks in the months ahead, it also will be helping kick off NorthPark’s inaugural Pumpkin Patch in the CenterPark Garden on Sunday, October 13. Thanks to NorthPark's renowned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Thursday night as the skies took a break from the waves of blinding rain, the Business Council for the Arts held its “Cheers To Change” open house on the 10th floor of The Stack building overlooking Deep Ellum. While BCA CEO Stacie Adams greeted guests like BCA Chair of the Board Joel Austin, TRG Collaboration Officer Rhonda Contreras, Mary Pat Higgins and Evan Singer, BCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
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
Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Winter hasn't arrived and already plans are locked down for spring 2024. While the theme and other details are still being finalized, word had galloped in that Equest's 43rd annual gala — aka the Blue Ribbon Gala — will take place on Saturday, April 27. But before you envision returning to Equest's home base at Texas Horse Park, whoa! Instead of heading south, the gals and … [Read more...] about Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
After a rough year, the SPCA of Texas is gearing up for its annual Fur Ball fundraiser. So, what was so tough? In addition to its announcement that the SPCA would no longer be able to perform the forensics work, the shutting down of its low-cost veterinary clinic in southern Dallas after 17 years and a major donor requesting to have her name removed from the Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz
After the last two years of holding concerts at The Rustic and virtually the year before (2020), Dallas CASA is returning to its pre-pandemic format of holding its Champion of Children Award Dinner indoors with a seated supper. Event Co-Chairs Stephanie and David Krahe, Retta A. Miller and Megan and Tom Sterquell and Honorary Co-Chairs Fran and Mark S. Berg have arranged … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz
Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine