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
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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
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner
Last night Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk and A Writer’s Garden Chair Joni Krieg revealed the plans for the 2024 fundraiser. Taking place at the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, this year’s theme will be “Star Style Glamour For The Home And Garden” presented by the Weber Foundation. And what … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner
Rainbow Days’ Pot Of Gold Luncheon Struck A Literal Goldmine With Keynoter Erin Gruwell
While Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children and Grant Halliburton Foundation's Beacon Of Hope luncheons were taking place over at the Dallas Omni Hotel, Rainbow Days' Pot Of Gold was striking gold at the Westin Galleria with The Freedom Writers' Erin Gruwell as the keynote speaker on Friday, April 19. And once again Erin's personality and story were showstoppers netting more than … [Read more...] about Rainbow Days’ Pot Of Gold Luncheon Struck A Literal Goldmine With Keynoter Erin Gruwell
Former GMA Host Joan Lunden Shared Past Tales And Lessons With Legacy Of Love Guests
Joan Lunden is one of those people who within minutes of seeing you immediately connects with you like a long, lost friend. She proved just that time and time again on Friday, April 19, at the Legacy of Love Luncheon for the Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Plano's sold-out fundraiser at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. While she got … [Read more...] about Former GMA Host Joan Lunden Shared Past Tales And Lessons With Legacy Of Love Guests