For the outdoors(wo)man who has been in search of the perfect trophy, look no further. This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package will provide the opportunity to bring home an incredible red stag at Texas' Squaw Mountain Ranch in Jack County. In addition to the safari hunt with a guide for the prize, the winner will be able to perfect other disciplines using both … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #3: Going Stag – Squaw Mountain Ranch*
Environment
As The Storms Approach North Texas, Weekend Event Changes May Be In The Wind
Wouldn’t you just know that Mother Nature has invited a cold front from the north to party it up this weekend in North Texas with the two fronts headed up from the south! This new development may have some Friday night event planners rethinking their plans for outdoor activities.If your organization decides to cancel/postpone the evening event, please send word to … [Read more...] about As The Storms Approach North Texas, Weekend Event Changes May Be In The Wind
JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
Weathercasters are reporting that two big fronts are headed this way. One is coming up from the Gulf of Mexico and the other is moving from Mexico. The result is that the two fronts are meeting up in North Texas to party-hearty starting Friday. This situation has area high school coaches concerned about the possible unfriendly skies for Friday night lights. Some are moving … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village And Lake Forest Village
The mission of Good Samaritan Society is to share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need, believing that In Christ’s love, everyone is someone.At Good Samaritan Society, one of the supportive services provided is transportation. By supporting this cause, you are supporting much more than basic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village And Lake Forest Village
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Trinity Habitat For Humanity
Hundreds of individual donors join together to raise $85,000 on North Texas Giving Day to help Rachel Williams build a Habitat home for herself and her four grandchildren.In 2014, Rachel became the primary caregiver for her four grandchildren. “It was a transition going from fun Nana to disciplinarian,” Rachel recalls. “I was living in a two-bedroom apartment at the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Trinity Habitat For Humanity
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
The photos included here illustrate just one of the 80 stories of senior homeowners in Denton County that Hearts for Homes (H4H) serves. Her name is Ann Mathiasch, age 80, living on $1,178/month in social security. Ann is just a delightful, faith-filled woman with an infectious laugh and sunny outlook. She is a widow, grandma, mom and had served as a caregiver for others in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hearts For Homes
Prepare Now Before It Chills
While the southeast coast is bracing for Hurricane Florence’s arrival, North Texans are relieved not to be near a hurricane zone. Sure, back in 1978 the relatively new TV show "Dallas" had the Ewing boys scrambling back to Dallas before a hurricane was to hit in "Wind of Vengeance." Locals had a good giggle out of that episode.Regardless, while the Carolinas, Virginias, … [Read more...] about Prepare Now Before It Chills
Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext is just full of news about the annual Dallas Zoo fundraiser on Saturday, October 13.First, Heritage Auctions just sent over a gorgeous diamond bracelet to be up for grabs at the auction. Thank heaven they opted for an environmental-friendly material! No ivory here, thank you.Second, Kim reports there are just four tables left before the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney
Dallas Arboretum Women’s Council President Linda Spina just released the first wave of plans for the 31st Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea. The McKinney resident has commandeered a couple of her pals — Sharla Bush and Terry Irby — to co-chair the annual fundraiser benefiting A Woman’s Garden.The trio has proven to be veterans when it comes to the Mad Hatter’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney
2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
Britt and Will Salisbury took a chance. Their son (and Nerf fan) William Salisbury, age 3, really, really wanted the Nerf Ninja Warrior Challenge house that was in Dallas CASA's 2018 Parade of Playhouses. But then, that Bro’s Diner playhouse was awfully cute, too. And besides, dad Will was a chef at Bouillon. So, a decision was made to pool the family resources, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
North Texas Giving Day Booster: White Rock Lake Conservancy
One of the White Rock Lake Conservancy’s largest fundraisers of the year, North Texas Giving Day, is Thursday, September 20. This day of online giving helps the Conservancy fulfill its mission, to bring in private donations that help maintain and restore White Rock Lake Park in accordance to the City of Dallas’ master plan.Private funding for critical updates to White … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: White Rock Lake Conservancy