The After-School All-Stars North Texas non-profit invariably seems to draw a healthy crowd to its yearly Rising Stars Luncheon. This year's 7th annual edition of the luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, kept up the tradition — and then some. The 2024 event at Brook Hollow Golf Club lured around 250 to enjoy the club's famous pecan-crusted chicken and a keynote Q&A with Micah … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Talks Perseverance, Teamwork At After-School All-Stars’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Children
2024 Sold-Out Junior Symphony Ball With 2,700+ Guests Results In Record-Breaking $497,000 Check
While North Texas high schoolers are getting ready for final exams and graduations, some of them have literally closed the books on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's (DSOL) 2024 Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) with a check presentation. Held Monday at the Meyerson, the event had DSOL President Nancy Labadie, JSB Chair Suzanne Austin and some of the JSB co-chairs presenting … [Read more...] about 2024 Sold-Out Junior Symphony Ball With 2,700+ Guests Results In Record-Breaking $497,000 Check
Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members
Over the past decade, Dallas CASA "has experienced tremendous growth." Why, in 2023 alone, "1,088 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to serve 2,151 children in protective care" in Dallas County. As a result, the group "has been able to serve every Dallas child in need with an advocate for five years." According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle said, "Our … [Read more...] about Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members
Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from "Sleepless in Seattle" thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole's Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Comerica Prom Dress Drive Provided 380 Gowns To The Delight Of Dallas and Collin County Teens
Comerica Bank has been busy recently with an office opening in Frisco and Shred Day DFW this coming weekend. Still, a lot of area closets are lean, thanks to the Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive. Due to the generosity of area fashionistas, 380 gently experienced formal gowns have been donated for Dallas CASA and Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas and Collin County. The … [Read more...] about Comerica Prom Dress Drive Provided 380 Gowns To The Delight Of Dallas and Collin County Teens
Kids Sneaking A Peek At Solar Eclipse Sans Glasses Will Result In Longtime Visual Damage
Things are looking up for Monday’s total solar eclipse. While there’s been plenty written about the ins and outs of witnessing this remarkable experience, there’s still been some confusion about when to don the glasses, what types of glasses to wear and the unfortunate results if you don’t. Since most youngsters will be in school when the eclipse takes place, teachers are … [Read more...] about Kids Sneaking A Peek At Solar Eclipse Sans Glasses Will Result In Longtime Visual Damage
$8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
There were some very happy campers at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room on Thursday, March 7. The occasion was the presentation of checks to the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries by 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and 2023 Underwriting Chair Mary Martha Pickens. Here's a report from the field: “It was dark and stormy night” to borrow a remarkably familiar passage … [Read more...] about $8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
While the rest of the country watched the Super Tuesday returns, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball was holding its annual get-together for its Advisory Board members to meet representatives of the 2024 CCB beneficiaries in the flesh. Taking place at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s home just off of Preston Road on Tuesday, March 5, the event had the house brimming with … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
The annual Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board cocktail party is a special occasion where the board members get to have a one-on-one with the CCB's Dallas County children's non-profits like Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, HHM Health, Methodist Health System Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, Traffick911 and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
2024 Chick Lit Patrons Felt Right At Home Surrounded By Kat And Noelle’s Spring Frocks
Where else would the Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon patron party take place but at a real girly boutique like Kat And Noelle? And that was exactly the scene on Tuesday, March 5 on Lovers Lane. Needless to say, the racks of adorably cute dresses and looks were being perused by the likes of Tricia George, Sally Dutter, Stephanie Hardeman, Debbie Munir, … [Read more...] about 2024 Chick Lit Patrons Felt Right At Home Surrounded By Kat And Noelle’s Spring Frocks