When Ann and Bob Dyer had arranged to host the Day At The Races patron party at their home on Thursday, April 28, they thought the subject would be about the Kentucky Derby and the fundraising efforts for the Turtle Creek Conservancy. Little did they know that Conservancy CEO Tiffany Divis would face a grilling on fracking. It didn't start that way. Ann's dress … [Read more...] about The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
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JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
Community Partners of Dallas’ Paige McDaniel and Joanna Clarke cashed in all their lucky chips for the fundraiser’s “Change Is Good” on Sunday, April 24. The event that had earned a reputation of being a total kids’ wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, flip books, hat-making and loads of food was calling Turtle Creek Park its home from 2:30 to 5:30. But area … [Read more...] about 2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
Something Fishy, Free And Fun Is Going To Be Happening For The Kids At Turtle Creek Park
In these parts there are many “fishing holes,” but come Saturday, June 18, there will a lot of fishing along Turtle Creek. Sponsored by Veritex Community Bank, the first-ever Kids Fishing Derby will be taking place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Turtle Creek Park’s Fishing Pier located between Lemmon Avenue and Hall Street. But before you whip out your fly-fishing equipment, … [Read more...] about Something Fishy, Free And Fun Is Going To Be Happening For The Kids At Turtle Creek Park
Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Hold your horses! Equest’s Blue Ribbon Ball tickets have gone on sale. Co-Chairs and equine-loving folks (Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood) along with Honorary Co—Chairs Leslie and Hawkins Golden have not only just opened the gate for ticket purchases, but they’ve added more. It seems that on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Filled The Park To Fundraiser For The Health Of Youngsters
On the evening of Friday, April 1, North Texas was awash with everything from face-painted munchkins, chic philanthropists and burly wrestling aficionados. While hundreds of thousands filled downtown Dallas in T-shirts boasting their favorite WrestleMania athletes and clogged traffic along highways, the generous donors who had made the cut for Saturday’s Sweetheart Ball … [Read more...] about Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Filled The Park To Fundraiser For The Health Of Youngsters
Days At The Races Kick-Off Party Reveals Live Auction Including An Escape To San Miguel De Allende
Samuel Lynne Gallery was filled Tuesday night for the Day At The Races committee’s kick-off party. Checking out the works on the walls and each other were more than 100 folks like Honorary Chair Elizabeth Knowles, Honorary Emeritus Co-Chairs Doris Jacob’s and Teffy Jacobs, Lee Bailey on her way to the Aware Affair patron party, John Clutts and Sami Arslanlar, Ellen Winspear, … [Read more...] about Days At The Races Kick-Off Party Reveals Live Auction Including An Escape To San Miguel De Allende
Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Provides Shorter Lines To Benefit Children’s Health
With spring break winding down and summer still a couple of months away, it’s no time to live a ho-hum life. In addition to luncheons and evening get-togethers to support area non-profits, there’s also North Texas' very own Six Flags Over Texas. Since it opened in 1961, it has grown well beyond what anyone, even its founder Angus Wynne Jr., might have expected. While Casa … [Read more...] about Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Provides Shorter Lines To Benefit Children’s Health
Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat
With the winds picking up, early arrivals at the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s tea for its new president, Tiffany Divis, found that arrangements had seamlessly moved from the side courtyard into Arlington Hall on the afternoon following Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 15. For some, like Pam Busbee, Christie Carter and Alyssa Divis, it was a tour of the rooms of varying … [Read more...] about Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat
Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park Will Have Perot Power Chairing Its 2022 President’s Circle
After gifting Klyde Warren Park with $5M in December to name its children’s park after Park Co-Founders Sheila and Jody Grant, the Perot Family has stepped up again to support the Park. Putting Perot Power into fundraising for the Park, the family (matriarch Margot Perot and her offsprings and their spouses Nancy and Rod Jones, Suzanne and Patrick McGee, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park Will Have Perot Power Chairing Its 2022 President’s Circle