Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
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GROVEL ALERT!: 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Some folks' good news is other folks' not-so-good news. That's the case for the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball on Saturday, September 28, at Southfork. For the dolls and dudes who have already locked down their reservations and transportation, the only thing left on their gottta-do list is figuring out what to wear. As for those procrastinators who thought they could wait until … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT!: 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s 2024 Art For Advocacy Is Nearing A Sell-Out With A Goal Of $1.6M
Sorry but this one is nearly sold out. But seriously, who would be surprised that the 2024 Art For Advocacy benefiting Dallas Children's Advocacy Center on Saturday, September 14, would be anything but a quick sell out? With Co-Chairs Courtney Gilbert, Amy Grissen and Holly Lawrence plus Presenting Sponsor LABORA and Honor Co-Chairs Katy and Kyle Miller leading the … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s 2024 Art For Advocacy Is Nearing A Sell-Out With A Goal Of $1.6M
Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
MySweetOpportunity: 2025 Kappa Tablescapes
According to Kappa Tablescapes Founder Louise Spence Griffeth, “Kappa Tablescapes is a two-day charity event sponsored by the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma. It brings together Dallas' finest designers, florists, and retailers who create magnificent and imaginative table decorations to help raise funds to benefit a group of non-profit agencies carefully … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2025 Kappa Tablescapes
MySweetOpportunity: 11th Annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon
According to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Dixey Arterburn, “We are excited to present our 11th Annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon. “After 80 years of service, education and fundraising for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the League continues to raise funds through events like Fashion Notes to support the love of music and the arts for thousands … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 11th Annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
According To New Friends New Life Luncheon Honorary Co-Chair Robin Bagwell, "I was introduced to New Friends New Life by Gail Turner, one of the founding board members, when NFNL was in its infancy. When I first became involved, 'sex trafficking' wasn’t yet a familiar term. I always thought NFNL helped women who made poor choices, but once I learned more, I discovered that … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry To Keynote TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon
It has just been revealed that Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) longtime supporter and Board Alumna Effie Dennison will serve as TXWF's 39th Annual Luncheon chair. In her newest role, she has announced the keynote speaker for this year's fundraiser. Following ABC News' Deborah Roberts' keynoting the TXWF Leadership Forum in April, this year's TXWF's 39th Annual Luncheon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry To Keynote TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon
2024 Rhapsody Gala Was Cyndi Lauper Just Having Fun Onstage With The Turtle Creek Chorale
Dallas' legendary Turtle Creek Chorale had a date with a girl for its annual Rhapsody Gala on Saturday, June 1. And she wasn't just any gal. She was the girl who for decades has been having fun with song and music — Cyndi Lauper. And what fun the fundraiser co-chaired by Grace Cook, Sheilon King, Tara Lewis and Whitney Strauss at the Omni Dallas Hotel was. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2024 Rhapsody Gala Was Cyndi Lauper Just Having Fun Onstage With The Turtle Creek Chorale
MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
According to Family Gateway Board Chair Michelle Frymire, “The inaugural Denim and Diamonds Gala, benefiting Family Gateway, will be Thursday, November 14, at Gilley’s Dallas. The evening’s purpose is two-fold: raising critically needed funds for the children and families affected by homelessness who find stability, safety and hope every day at Family Gateway, and, honoring … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Family Gateway’s Denim And Diamonds Gala
MySweetOpportunity: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden’s A Woman’s Garden
According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Therese Rourk, “We are celebrating our 42nd Anniversary this year! “Since 1982 the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, a principal garden at the Dallas Arboretum and the only public garden in the United States … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden’s A Woman’s Garden