The 2025 North Star Luncheon with keynote speaker Erin Merryn was a gathering of longtime Family Compass supporters like Sally and Forrest Hoglund's family and Neva Cochran, as well as area child abuse prevention experts like New Friends New Life Executive Director Bianca Davis and Community Partners Of Dallas President/CEO Joanna Clarke at "a local country club" on Monday, … [Read more...] about North Star Luncheon Speaker Erin Merryn’s Story Proved The Importance Of Family Compass’ Mission
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Day At The Races Patrons Hoisted Icy Mint Juleps For The Sold-Out Turtle Creek Park Fundraiser
Oh, how Armstrong Boulevard was jammed with valets on Wednesday, April 23. While The Salvation Army's Echelon committee members and friends were celebrating the organization's 15th anniversary at Heather and Tod Furniss' gorgeous digs, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day At The Races patrons were just across Turtle Creek at Amy and Corey Prestidge's equally outstanding … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Patrons Hoisted Icy Mint Juleps For The Sold-Out Turtle Creek Park Fundraiser
Goodwill Dallas’ The Lunch To Feature Joe Buck’s And John O’Leary’s “In Awe” Story Thanks To Jack Buck
There is a whole generation that doesn’t know who Jack Buck was. Sure, there are some who know he was ESPN sportscaster Joe Buck’s dad. And still others, probably from St. Louis, recall him as the broadcast announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals' Major League Baseball games — a calling that earned him induction into sports and broadcasting halls of fame, including the St. Louis … [Read more...] about Goodwill Dallas’ The Lunch To Feature Joe Buck’s And John O’Leary’s “In Awe” Story Thanks To Jack Buck
2025 Milestones Luncheon Served Up A Sustainer Icon A Local Delicious Yummy Foodie Influencer
On Friday, April 11, the Omni Dallas Hotel seemed to become the center of the universe of women. As adorable high school cheerleaders filled the hotel, the Dallas and Trinity ballrooms were bustling with young moms and grandmoms like Rusty Duvall, Erin Mathews, Connie O'Neill, Elaine Agather and Louise Griffeth for the Junior League of Dallas Milestones Luncheon. While the … [Read more...] about 2025 Milestones Luncheon Served Up A Sustainer Icon A Local Delicious Yummy Foodie Influencer
Multi-Talented Edward Norton To Keynote 25th Humble Beginnings For Austin Street Center
It's an honest fact that there are fellow North Texans needing Austin Street Center. But daily ... no, make that hourly... the facility just southeast of downtown Dallas and it staff have to deal with providing "the basic needs of the most vulnerable homeless." As disappointing as it is to admit that there are those in North Texas just struggling to survive, Austin Street … [Read more...] about Multi-Talented Edward Norton To Keynote 25th Humble Beginnings For Austin Street Center
JUST IN: Dallas’ Own Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Were True Blue-And-White In Revealing 2025 Tablescapes Plans
Despite the skies starting to show signs of raindrops, members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Dallas Chapter were right at home tonight revealing the 2025 Kappa Tablescapes plans at Natalie and Mike McGuire's incredible home that simply oozed with Kappa Kappa Gamma true-blue aura. No wonder! KKG McGuire sisters Maddy McGuire and Sophie McGuire, along with blonde Shelby … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas’ Own Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Were True Blue-And-White In Revealing 2025 Tablescapes Plans
Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd
Before Hoda Kotb was in North Texas for the Interfaith Family Luncheon in 2016, she had already had a slew of fans from her work on NBC's "Today" with Kathy Lee Gifford. But following the luncheon, those who had been part of the fundraiser walked out claiming she was the best speaker to hit the area ever. Now, nine years later, not only had Hoda's popularity and successful … [Read more...] about Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon
The 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon crowd was seeing red in their keynote speaker on Friday, March 28. It was the red jumpsuit that America's sweetheart Hoda Kotb wore for the Community Partners of Dallas event at the Hilton Anatole. With a non-stop blinding smile and arms open for longtime fans and new very best friends forever, Hoda was no doubt added to more than a thousand … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon
The Southwestern Medical District’s Prehistory Book Launch Was Rife With True Texas Tales
Despite their living in Dallas for ages, some guests for the launch of "The Southwestern Medical District: Prehistory to the Future of Medicine" at the Hall of State on the evening of Wednesday, February 26, learned more than they had expected. It seems that while they had overcome the traffic congestion around Fair Park due to an event at the Music Hall, they were … [Read more...] about The Southwestern Medical District’s Prehistory Book Launch Was Rife With True Texas Tales
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line
Anne Besser had barely had time to catch her breath after co-chairing HHM Health's Healing Hands Luncheon last Wednesday when she and Nicole Paquette went into the final days of co-chairing the Literary Lions Luncheon. Taking place at the Arts District Mansion on Wednesday, April 9, the Friends Of The Dallas Public Library fundraiser is not only commemorating the … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line
JUST IN: Don’t Wave Farewell To NM Downtown Yet, Because A Reprieve Has Taken Place
As 1,100 of Hoda Kotb's Very Best Friends Forever And Ever were Chick Lit Lunching with the former NBC sweetheart along with NBC 5's Laura Harris and via Facetime Jenna Bush Hager at the Hilton Anatole at noontime, cellphones throughout the mega-Chantilly Ballroom exploded. OK. So, they didn't go bang and burst into flame, but they did go all-out "immediate alert" about … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Don’t Wave Farewell To NM Downtown Yet, Because A Reprieve Has Taken Place