Bracing for Monday's very unfriendly, freezing conditions, the decision has been made by the City of Dallas and H.E.L.P. (Hope Encourage Love Protect) to postpone the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Scheduled originally for Monday morning, the Parade now will take place on Saturday, January 20. The parade's route will kick off at Fair Park's Gate 6 at MLK Jr. … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Postponed Due To Monday’s Weather Predictions
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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
JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
The Family Place has had a change of plans and many are breathing a great sigh of relief. In a previous announcement about the fall luncheon fundraiser, there was a collision on Friday, September 29, with the New Friends New Life’s 25th Silver Jubilee Annual Luncheon featuring Kerry Washington taking place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at the very same time as The Family … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Solomon’s Choice Avoided With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Date Change
Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
It was a couple of years ago that in-person events were being postponed and rescheduled faster than tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Since the pandemic has waned, news of event changes has calmed down. However, with the suggestion that tomorrow’s weather forecast is ripe with all types of end-of-the-world possibilities, Children’s Health is taking the high road and … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
For simply ages there were certain things North Texans could count on. Halloween would be the last day of October; Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November; and the Crystal Charity Ball would be the first Saturday in December. Well, there’s been a change. No, not for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Rather, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball chaired by Angie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Will Be In-Person For 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
When it comes to determination, Genesis Women’s Shelter may lead the list in delivering their fundraising efforts. The most recent example is Academy Award-winning Nicole Kidman. It was about three years ago that the non-profit announced plans to have the actress be their keynote speaker for the 27th Annual Genesis Luncheon chaired by Leigh Anne Haugh. Nicole was ideal … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Will Be In-Person For 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation (DCMSAF) had originally planned on hosting a dinner — Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World — for Celebrate Doctors Day on Friday, April 1, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening’s program was to be simply stellar and timely featuring 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominees Dr. Peter Hotez and his … [Read more...] about 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
For some a 10 a.m. reception for a luncheon fundraiser might have seemed a wee bit early, especially on any Monday. Most folks are just emerging from their weekends to get a grip on the week ahead. But on Monday, May 16, following the Bryon Nelson's almost-win by local Jordan Spieth, the Dallas Stars loss to Calgary and the Mavs walloping the Phoenix Suns, this Monday should … [Read more...] about A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration
As crowded sidewalks led to SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium for The Podcast Live's Jamie Golden and Knox Mccoy and other stayed on couches to watch the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner, hundreds of the black-tie optional types … finally … headed to the Arts District Mansion for the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer's 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 30. Like many others the … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration
Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
The upcoming weeks are going to be heart-stopping. It was the result of a perfect storm created last year. Due to the pandemic, many 2021 fall and winter fundraising events were pushed off to the spring of 2022. The hope was that restrictions would have eased off by then. The good news is that cases dramatically dropped — and so did the restrictions. But then a look at … [Read more...] about Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events