Lighting is gonna strike a couple of North Texas parks next week. No, not bolts of lightning but rather tree lightings to brighten up the holiday season. While the Dallas Arboretum's "Holiday at the Arboretum" is already ablaze with thousands of lights and activities thanks to Reliant, a couple of the very family-friendly, free "brilliant" occasions will start on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about (Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
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How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
One of the challenges of Thanksgiving besides a Cowboys' win is how to carve up the guest of honor — the turkey. While some battle with carving knife and fork in hand like a Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing apart a hapless Brontosaurus, others have fine-tuned the art so it's simple and no fingers are lost in the project. For those who dread the process or are new to the … [Read more...] about How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, "Children have a very special place in our hearts. Nothing can compare to the way a child’s smile lights up a room, or the way a little one’s giggle can make your day. "However, joy quickly turns to heartbreak in situations where children don’t have what they need – particularly food and mental … [Read more...] about MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
JUST IN: Pam Busbee Named 2023 Junior League Sustainer Of The Year And A Reteaming With Rob Lowe
If Santa is compiling a list of good girls and boys, the Junior League of Dallas has probably made their recommendation on whom should be at the top of his list — Pam Busbee. They’ve just sent word that they think so highly of her that they’ve named her the JLD’s 2023 Sustainer of the Year. No surprise, after her countless years of community involvement and leadership within … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam Busbee Named 2023 Junior League Sustainer Of The Year And A Reteaming With Rob Lowe
JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
If Santa ever wanted to give his reindeer a night off for spreading joy throughout the world, he could probably call on Park Place Dealerships to sub in. The luxury automotive group is once again making the holidays special for 23 North Texas nonprofits through its 2022 Season of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Experiential Marketing Manager Kara Connor, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tis The Season Of Park Place Dealership Giving $100,000 To 23 North Texas Charities
MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center
According to Wilkinson Center Special Events Manager Andrea Jones, “Christmas is such a magical time and is best experienced through the eyes of our children and grandchildren. However, many families cannot experience that joy because of the stress and strain that the holidays can bring as many moms and dads are simply just working to keep a roof over their heads and food on … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center
JUST IN: Fundraising Vet Cheryl Joyner Named The Crystal Charity Ball 2023 Chair-Elect/2024 Chair
Despite the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball being just a month away, the committee of 100 is already looking to the future of fundraising for Dallas County children’s non-profits. With CCB Chair Susan Farris nearing completion of her year-long fundraising and 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky preparing to take over the group’s leadership, it was just revealed that fundraising vet … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fundraising Vet Cheryl Joyner Named The Crystal Charity Ball 2023 Chair-Elect/2024 Chair
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is branching out into the retailing business. Thanks to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Board of Directors’ approval, it's all systems go for The Bridge Travel Essential Store to open for business in Terminal A at DFW International Airport. Scheduled to open in April, the 800-square-foot store will “showcase the region by highlighting … [Read more...] about The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
Please don’t tell Mother Nature that North Texas is having the best weather ever today. You just know she can't take a compliment. Regardless, the blue skies are only enhanced with temperatures in the 70s, and practically no wind. It's simply a marvelous time to be out and about. One group that is having a double dose of appreciation on this day is Klyde Warren Park. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
“Friends” And Dallas City Council Open A New Chapter Of Support For Dallas Public Library
While some folks might have thought that the Dallas Public Library activities were in hibernation during the pandemic years with locations being on limited service, they didn’t realize there was plenty of work taking place behind the scenes. According to Friends of the Dallas Public Library Chair Gary Gadson, “Even in the worst days of the pandemic, we never faltered in our … [Read more...] about “Friends” And Dallas City Council Open A New Chapter Of Support For Dallas Public Library