For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
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JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
Pam Busbee has hardly had time to find a place for her Junior League of Dallas Sustainer of Year Award than she's already on board for another fundraiser. Luckily, she's being joined by Dallas designer Patti Flowers to co-chair the 14th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon. And this ain't their first rodeo together. The twosome partnered up for the 2011 Salvation Army … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pam Busbee And Patti Flowers To Co-Chair Each Moment Matters Luncheon Featuring Author Jason Rosenthal
Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon Honoring Pam Busbee Hit The Highs With The [Rob] Lowe
The Junior League of Dallas' 2023 Milestones Luncheon was an obvious hit before the ballroom doors of Omni Dallas Hotel ever opened on Friday, April 14. As guests arrived for what they thought was the 10 o'clock start for the VIP Party, Omni self-parking attendant had to admit that the parking levels attached to the hotel were already full "Those ladies filled the place up at … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon Honoring Pam Busbee Hit The Highs With The [Rob] Lowe
Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
The recent chill stoked up thoughts of the fall season, so it's only natural that the Friends of the Dallas Public Library are lining up plans for their annual fundraising dinner. Already locked in is best-selling novelist/journalist/photographer Lynda Rutledge, whose first novel "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" was made into the film "Claire Darling" starring … [Read more...] about Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
The 5th Annual North Star Luncheon presented by ExxonMobil is still more than two months away benefiting Family Compass and there are just three tables left. Taking place at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 24, the featured speaker is Erin Gruwell, who rose to national attention when she and her 150 high school students known as the Freedom Writers — who came from … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”
While newcomers to these parts may not know Texas history, anyone who made it through the state’s grade and/or junior-high schools can tell why Texas is called the Lone Star State. And besides their own birthday, the next most important date to a diehard Texas is March 2 (aka Texas Independence Day), when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed creating the Republic of … [Read more...] about Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”
Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Big Thought’s “Big Night 2023” is less than a month away and all the big elements are in place. Taking place at The Factory in Deep Ellum on Saturday, March 4, the fundraiser boasts leadership including Event Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee and Christa and Ketric Sanford with Honorary Co-Chairs Sasha and DeMarcus Lawrence and Donna Wilhelm. Serving as host for the night … [Read more...] about Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
Back in 1977, there was no internet nor no seat belt requirements. CB radios were the rage and everyone seemed to have a “handle.” North Texans were getting stoked up about the Dallas Cowboys’ season that was leading up to winning the Super Bowl. Ironically, it was during that time that the area recorded the most freezes in 30 years, scoring 62 days of below-freezing … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
Just before Covid started shaking things up in 2020, Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele were all set to co-chair Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon. It was scheduled for Friday, March 27, at the Hilton Anatole, with the Moody Foundation receiving the Partners for Children Award and Diane Keaton as the keynote speaker. Just a couple of weeks before the big day, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa “Vanderpump Rules” 2023 Chick Lit Luncheon That Will Also Feature A “Paige” Tribute
JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Just minutes ago, with a crowd filling the fragrant walls of NorthPark's diptyque, 2023 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus revealed the speaker for the Family Compass fundraiser presented by ExxonMobil. But before the reveal was made, store manager Layanne Da Silva and her staff were passing glasses of champagne, and guests like ExxonMobil's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: NCJW’s 110 Anniversary Is Building Brighter Future With The “Supreme” Importance Of Friendship
Established in 1893 by Hannah G. Solomon, the National Council of Jewish Women is “the oldest Jewish women’s grassroots organization in the country.” For the past 110 years it has been loyal to its “belief in education, advocacy and community service.” To celebrate this milestone, they’ve arranged for their "Building Brighter Futures" luncheon to have an all-star female … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NCJW’s 110 Anniversary Is Building Brighter Future With The “Supreme” Importance Of Friendship