While most North Texans are returning to their normal, air-conditioned lives with internet connections and brand new food, there are more than 500 folks who have found themselves more or less homeless. They are the people who until Sunday afternoon had called Elan City Lights home.Backstory: When the tropical storm-like winds hit Dallas Sunday, a construction crane smashed … [Read more...] about Alexa Conomos And Ron Corning Are Teaming Up Once Again To Provide “Aid For Elan”
Weather Woes
Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
Sunday's devastating storm with its 70 MPH winds brought down trees, power lines and life in general for North Texas. Particularly hard hit was Dallas proper and the Park Cities. For some it was the loss of electricity for a few hours; for others, it's still lights out. From hundreds of stoplights and major retail centers to entire neighborhoods, it's been a rude awakening of … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back
While the rains continued throughout North Texas on Wednesday, April 24, so did the fundraising activities. Even the fabulous mansions lining Armstrong Parkway were challenged. Not only were the manicured grounds squishy but the walkways leading from the street to the front doors were flowing. Valets with umbrellas tried to keep up with the arriving guests for the 2019 Crystal … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back
JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
There are many among the North Texas community who have hunkered down as the skies turned ferociously against them. Weather guessers’ broadcasting of predictions became reality as funnels dropped down from the clouds.Sure, it wasn't as devastating as the storms hitting our neighbors in Oklahoma and Kansas, but it was still brutal.Imagine! These folks in Kaufman, Van … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Party
While the nonstop rain on Wednesday, April 24, was causing all types of challenges for guests finding their way to evening fundraising activities, it provided an addional chuckle for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball theme announcement party at Mary Clare Finney's home on Armstrong Parkway.Before 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy announced the South American theme, an … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Party
Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains
As drenched North Texans tried their best to rise above the swamp-like conditions, all types of scenarios were underway on Wednesday, April 24. Arriving passengers at Love Field discovered their vehicles on the lowest level of the parking garage A had become stagnant submarines.On the other hand, fundraisers rose to the occasion. Philanthropist Sherwood Wagner was … [Read more...] about Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains
Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court.Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Room To Grow Luncheon
From all the predictions, Wednesday, April 17, was going to be a near end-of-the-world episode with hail, floods, etc. Throughout North Texas event planners were in crisis mode. Some were forced to cancel for the safety of their guests and staffs. Over at NorthPark, Dec My Room’s Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare and Nancy Gopez worked with the Center management team … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Room To Grow Luncheon
Change Of Plans Alert: Saturday’s yCPD Field Day
Word just arrived from the Community Partners of Dallas yCPD Camp Counselors about Saturday's Field Day activities: After days of monitoring the weather, consulting with experts (including our emcee Jennifer Meyers, Oncor’s meteorologist) yCPD Field Day has been moved inside The Rustic for brunch, cocktails, drawings and fun! For those who are sponsors or registered with a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: Saturday’s yCPD Field Day
Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
With Saturday’s forecast being up for grabs, the Community Partners of Dallas organizers have just sent word that they’ll decide whether their annual yCPD Field Day will be outdoor fun and games or indoors with friends, food and fundraising activities at The Rustic.Just imagine the fun if it's just drizzle, with campers competing in the sloppy conditions! But if it's … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Instead of holding the champagne reception for the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Ginsburg Family Plaza on Thursday, April 11, it was moved to the Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place overlooking White Rock Lake. To dress up the acreage of edible vegetation for photo opps befitting the Golden Age of Hollywood theme, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina and … [Read more...] about 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood