From Dallas United Crew Board Member Lisa Miller,“Our vision is now a reality. After years of loading and unloading boats from trailers in a bumpy gravel parking lot, we now have a roof over our boats and a fully-paved, ADA-compliant concrete parking lot to serve the community with rowing and dragon boating programs for people of all ages and abilities.“North Texas … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day
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There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Only weeks before, Jan Showers had redecorated the beautiful Highland Park manse of Lisa and John Rocchio. So for most of the 250-plus guests at the Crystal Charity Ball's Underwriters Cocktail Buffet held there on Thursday, November 1, it was a first chance to take in the redone splendors of the Rocchios' spectacular, historically protected home.With the fancy ball … [Read more...] about There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
And the good-end-of-the-year-news keeps coming in. Earlier this year, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) invited DFW nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for its “fund holders whose interests align with the nonprofits’ specific areas of focus.”Upon receipt, the CFT staff “summarizes all nonprofit projects submitted to the foundation’s annual review cycle in the … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Awards Grants Totaling $698,000 To 28 Area Nonprofits
Grove Of Giving Is Sprucing Up Fort Worth’s Nonprofits At The Grove At Waterside
Fort Worth's The Grove at Waterside has been prettied up for the holidays with the help of area nonprofits for its third annual Grove of Giving. At a kick-off party on Tuesday, November 27, area charities (Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, Gill Children’s Services, Kids Who Care, Rutledge Cancer Foundation, Streams & Valleys, Trinity Habitat for Humanity … [Read more...] about Grove Of Giving Is Sprucing Up Fort Worth’s Nonprofits At The Grove At Waterside
Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens
According to Texas Discovery Gardens Director of Education Erin Shields,“Dallas area children need out-of-school, immersive experiences in science. However, the cost of such outings are often not within a school’s field trip budget. This scholarship fund allows more teachers the opportunity to bring their students to these significant science experiences. To date, 8,705 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Plans Revealed
While longtime Mad Hatter's Tea mainstay Jocelyn White was in the dressing room and Tootsies’ new owners Donna and Norman Lewis were delayed, McKinney mavens — Sharla Bush, Terry Irby and Linda Spina— had their ducks in a row Wednesday night for the announcement of the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea plans.With flutes flowing and folks like Venise Stewart, Anne Davidson with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Plans Revealed
2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Sunday morning event planners may have questioned the move of the 2018 Zoo To Do's "Safari Soiree" from the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October 13. But it was definitely the right move that, despite a lot of diligent foresight, still required a lot of scrambling.As a refresher: the morning of the event was a first-class collision of lightning, thunder, lost electricity and the … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
8th Annual Gingerbread Stroll Puts Home-Sweet-Homes Up For Bid At Highland Park Village
It appears that the chill has ushered in the feeling of the season. And what perfect timing to put on your sweaters and six-foot scarves to visit Highland Park Village for the Eighth Annual Gingerbread Stroll.Presented by Allie Beth Allman and Associates, the adorable gingerbread cottages and mansion will be on display from Friday, November 16, to Friday, November 30, at … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Gingerbread Stroll Puts Home-Sweet-Homes Up For Bid At Highland Park Village
Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
With her Town and Country posse (T&C Associate Publisher Mara Gredick, Marketing Director Laura Ives Wilson and Hearst Marketing’s Lynn Wisdom), Columbia graduate/jewelry designer Clara Williams and her Retail Sales Manager Emily Garratt found a perfect spot to display her latest collection on Wednesday, October 3. It was Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate. The digs made … [Read more...] about Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
Beware The Ice Of November
It's going to be dipping down to below freezing the next couple of nights. This year's chilly weather may seem to be a bit premature. The good news is that it's going to hopefully reduce the bug population.On the other hand, it's going to need to jump-start your winterize thinking. While there is no need to remind anyone about the three P's (pets, pipes, plants), there are … [Read more...] about Beware The Ice Of November