The Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas has been in operation for a decade. To celebrate that milestone, organizers decided to celebrate its anniversary and the Center’s Founder Dr. Denise C. Park’s understanding of "what make a mind vital and how to keep it that way for life.” As Denise described it, “The brain is giving up its secrets to us … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: The Center For Vital Longevity 10th Anniversary Dinner
Education
Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
Rainbow Days’ 25th Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon speaker will be a janitor. But more about that later. Luncheon Co-Chairs Jennifer Bishop and Marisa O’Sullivan have just announced that the fundraising luncheon along with a silent auction will take place on Friday, April 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And, yes, the speaker will be a janitor... at least, a … [Read more...] about Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
Even folks with courtside seats don’t have the chance to chat it up with Dallas Mavericks Numero Uno/Shark Tanker Mark Cuban. But after the upcoming Educational First Steps’ (EFS) fundraiser, that dynamic may just change with “Cubes” putting them on his 2022 Christmas card list. Event Co-Chairs Wasan Alfalahi and Tiffany Cuban are presenting “Diving Deep with Mark Cuban” … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: Wings
According to Wings Dallas Board President James Vaughan, “I wish that those reading this will join Wings as we provide the tools, training and support to women who want to take hold of their and their children’s future. Wings helped over 1,800 women in the past year develop their own path to a new life - we need to reach even more. Here’s a snapshot of who we … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wings
MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “It has been an honor to represent the Dallas YMCA throughout the past few years. It’s been incredible seeing firsthand how our community has stepped up to help those in need. 2021 has been a year of change and adaptation. At the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, we have been focused on meeting the needs that are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
The Writer’s Garden’s Trio Of Authors “Rose” Above And Beyond For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
From decor to dress to discussions, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's 15th Annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon lived up to its "Everything's Coming Up Roses" theme on Tuesday, November 16. Presenting a trio of authors — G. Michael Shoup, Bettie Bearden Pardee and Susan Sully — Women's Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Event Chair Sandy Ammons … [Read more...] about The Writer’s Garden’s Trio Of Authors “Rose” Above And Beyond For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
While Shaquille O’Neal has been carrying on his annual “Shaq-A-Claus” event in Atlanta for the holidays, he has his sights set on North Texas on Wednesday, February 23. “The Big Aristotle” will be The Parrish Family 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon speaker to close the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 75th anniversary year. In addition to the 7’1” four-time … [Read more...] about Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Dallas advocates Marybeth and Kevin Conlon, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are working diligently to demonstrate the need for the programming … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas