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
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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: 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
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
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Board Member Wendy Messmann, “Thanks to our very generous donors and our public/private partnership with the City of Dallas, the Turtle Creek Conservancy has been able to make great strides to refurbish the serene timeless beauty of Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall. In past two years, we have: “Planted over 90 new … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
MySweetOpportunity: Preservation Park Cities
According to The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park Texas" author R. Lawrence “Larry” Good, “Perhaps never in the history of Highland Park and University Park have as many historic houses of architectural significance been lost to demolition as in the past several years. There are no historic … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Preservation Park Cities
JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
One literally needs a show biz scorecard to keep up with 5'4" Olivia Munn. For some, she was the firecracker, fast-talking "Sloan Sabbith" on Aaron Sorkin's and HBO's "Newsroom." But her resume reveals far more within the entertainment industry ranging from her early days as a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2010 to more recently diverse roles ranging from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey
Anyone who has been on board for the 2024 Paris Olympics didn't need a passport or to budge from their North Texas comfort zone. All they did was embrace NBC and its Peacock cousin coverage. In addition to the Texas claims to silver and gold like Asher Hong, Simone Biles and other champs on the platform, the galleries have been filled with all types of well-known celebrities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey
JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
Just as earlier reports were claiming that this October in North Texas is looking crammed with activities, the newest one on the radar is The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. Taking place on Friday, October 4, at the Hilton Anatole, Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon