According to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Sales and Development Senior VP Missy Whisler,The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is one of the top display gardens in the country, a leading testing ground (literally!) for horticulture and an educational resource for all ages. Our education programs leverage the many varieties of plants, animals and insects that … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
According to Dwell With Dignity Communications Manager Caitlin Miller,Cassandra screamed joyfully when she saw her new bedroom for the first time – “I have my own bed?!” She surveyed the room further and took in the scene, exclaiming, “I have a nightstand! And a dresser?! Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!”Before working with Dwell with Dignity, Cassandra would give her … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dwell With Dignity
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
According to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Marketing Associate Tye Chandler,Annually in December, some local families get a respite from adversity and just enjoy their time with each other and the animals at Fossil Rim. These “Dream Day” events are made possible by significant fundraising opportunities like North Texas Giving Day.On the morning of December 7, 2018, Fossil … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Zoo To Do
According to 2019 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Dawn Moore,Without a doubt, Zoo To Do is one of the best parties of the year – but the cause it supports is even more significant. Held each fall in the Dallas Zoo’s expansive Giants of the Savanna exhibit, it’s a true “grazing” event. Music, dancing and other live entertainment create a magical evening, and late-night dancing under … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Zoo To Do
The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure
Tony Tasset’s big old “Eye” across from The Joule will have a lot of sights to see on Thursday, September 19. That’s when the 7th Annual Concert for a Cure will be partying it up from 7 to 10 p.m.Co-Chair Tyler Dawn and Hilary Kennedy along with Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman have not only arranged for Jenny Anchondo to handle the emcee duties, they’ve also … [Read more...] about The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure
It Was Fins Up For Callier’s Cochlear Implant Summer Listening Campers At Cross Creek Ranch
Just days before The Discovery Channel’s 2019 Shark Week commenced, it was fins up at Cross Creek Ranch on Thursday, July 25. It seems that the annual Callier Center for Communication Disorders’ Cochlear Implant Summer Listening Camp for kids with cochlear implants had locked on to the shark theme. Suggested by volunteers, it was so perfect for the kids and counselors. Why, … [Read more...] about It Was Fins Up For Callier’s Cochlear Implant Summer Listening Campers At Cross Creek Ranch
I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Editor's Note: This post does not involve a North Texas nonprofit. It is being published as a "public service."After reading Dave “Watchdog” Lieber’s column about the Texas Driver License situation, I decided to go ahead and renew my driver license. Another incentive was a very official letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety warning that, come October 1, 2020, … [Read more...] about I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
And the announcements and bargains keep rolling in. The Dallas Arboretum is the latest one to be busting with news. Once again The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning with its 25’-high Victorian gazebos thanks to Reliant from Saturday, November 9, thru Saturday, December 31.But new this year will be The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village made up of … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
NorthPark Center was in the final stages of moving in the 2019 Parade of Playhouses this past Friday morning. And wouldn’t you know it, just when it seemed like the 17 mini-mansions were all in place, Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle and NorthPark’s Lona Crabb decided that the CASA Critter didn’t seem quite right just east of the SouthCourt. Instead, it would be so much better … [Read more...] about KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
With sun in the sky, it appeared that the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen’s poolside dinner at Gail Fischer’s estate on Thursday, May 23, might be a tad bit toasty. Still cuisine queen Cassandra insisted that it was all in the timing.Following cocktails in the palatial mansion and the sun setting on cue, guests found the evening breeze provided the perfect … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner