On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
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A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Alexa Conomos And Ron Corning Are Teaming Up Once Again To Provide “Aid For Elan”
While most North Texans are returning to their normal, air-conditioned lives with internet connections and brand new food, there are more than 500 folks who have found themselves more or less homeless. They are the people who until Sunday afternoon had called Elan City Lights home.Backstory: When the tropical storm-like winds hit Dallas Sunday, a construction crane smashed … [Read more...] about Alexa Conomos And Ron Corning Are Teaming Up Once Again To Provide “Aid For Elan”
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is a very common, sexually transmitted viral infection that's usually fairly harmless. In some cases, though, it can cause six different types of cancer — including cervical and throat cancer. While there's no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. So, Lyda Hill Philanthropies is giving $4.6 million to launch an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
The Turtle Creek Conservancy has been lobbying to have the name of Oak Lawn Park (formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park) changed to Turtle Creek Park. The reason given was that since the Oak Lawn renaming, there has been a decrease in the scheduling of weddings and donations that support the maintenance of the 20-acre park that includes Arlington Hall.On the other hand, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
What a simply great way to start the month! Thanks to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive and the generosity of hundreds of strangers, 750 young women at Dallas CASA and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been able to pick, choose and take home new or gently-used, formal dresses as well as accessories for their proms.According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
When 100 guests gathered for a reception and dinner at the Perkins + Will offices in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, February 20, they heard a remarkable story about the healing power of philanthropy. The occasion was the Philanthropic Leadership Awards presented by the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation.According to Foundation President Rowland K. (Robin) Robinson, … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Big Bottle Reception Was A Real Cork Popper For Annual Fundraiser
With the 2019 Dallas American Heart Association's Cotes du Coeur on Saturday, May 4, approaching, Event Co-Chairs Laura and Eric Hutto arranged to have sponsors donate really "big bottles" on Thursday, January 24, for the annual wine auction. They even got Jennifer and Peter Altabef to open their fabulous home for the collection of bottles valued at $250+. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Big Bottle Reception Was A Real Cork Popper For Annual Fundraiser
5th Annual Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Needs Your Threads
It’s not too soon to be thinking about proms. While moms and daughters will be checking the best racks in town for the perfect dress, there are a lot of young gals who won’t be able to have that luxury due to lack of funds. What should be a wonderful night can become a fretful experience worrying if a dress will be had.However, Comerica Bank is once again stepping in to … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Needs Your Threads
Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
It’s a time for honesty. Those marvelous shoes from your coquettish days past are vegging away in your closet waiting for that one day when your feet will shrink. Brutal reality check — that day ain’t gonna happen. There's no such thing as Spanx for feet and no matter how much weight you swear you'll lose, your feet are not gonna shrink. And besides, they are a little past … [Read more...] about Step Up And Give Some Sole Love
MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center
According to Jubilee Park And Community Center President/CEO Ben Leal,"Have you ever heard the term 'messy middle?' It’s that time when you’re going through a transition, or working on a long project, or navigating a new process where the novelty has worn off but the finish line isn’t yet in sight. Not glamorous, easy to get distracted, and hard to keep … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Jubilee Park And Community Center