Lighting is gonna strike a couple of North Texas parks next week. No, not bolts of lightning but rather tree lightings to brighten up the holiday season. While the Dallas Arboretum's "Holiday at the Arboretum" is already ablaze with thousands of lights and activities thanks to Reliant, a couple of the very family-friendly, free "brilliant" occasions will start on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about (Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
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Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
Please don’t tell Mother Nature that North Texas is having the best weather ever today. You just know she can't take a compliment. Regardless, the blue skies are only enhanced with temperatures in the 70s, and practically no wind. It's simply a marvelous time to be out and about. One group that is having a double dose of appreciation on this day is Klyde Warren Park. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
This evening, as the Dallas streets started filling with early arrivals for Texas-OU weekend and dogs criss-crossed the grounds of Turtle Creek Park, an invite-only crowd including Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal and Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John D. Jenkins, Diane and Hal Brierley, Cynthia and Tom Mitchell, Jennifer Chandler, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Turtle Creek Conservancy
According to Truist North Texas Regional President and Turtle Creek Conservancy Advocate Christian Corts, “Since 1903, Turtle Creek Park has been a natural oasis for Dallas residents and visitors, providing a sense of place and peace. Twenty acres of natural beauty in the heart of the city offer a serene retreat for walks, picnics, special events, and simply contemplating … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Turtle Creek Conservancy
Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
As eight-year-old Zeus took his stroll along Turtle Creek Boulevard on sunny Saturday, June 18, he was a little surprised to see the lane along the east side of the street filled with vehicles. What was more surprising for the 160-lb. Great Dane was the throngs of youngsters scampering on the ground, a bounce house, bubbles floating in the air and a bucket of dirt that seemed … [Read more...] about Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby
Anglers love to tell tales about the one that got away. But on the eve of Father’s Day, on Saturday, June 18, there were loads of catches to show-and-release in competition for trophies, thanks to the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby. Before the afternoon heat set in, the youngsters, their folks and grandfolks were on the banks of Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby
Equest Mini-Ambassadors Felt Right At Home On The Turtle Creek Park Grounds For The Blue Ribbon Patron Party
Overlooking Turtle Creek, Equest’s mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger resisted chomping down on Turtle Creek Park's lush green grass. After all, along with Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood, they were there to join the 100 guests for the gala's patron party on Thursday, May 28. The only thing missing was the evening's … [Read more...] about Equest Mini-Ambassadors Felt Right At Home On The Turtle Creek Park Grounds For The Blue Ribbon Patron Party
Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
Welcoming a packed house to the 14th annual Day at the Races at Turtle Creek Park, the Event Co-Chair and regional president for presenting sponsor Truist bank, Christian Corts, was sounding pretty confident about the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby horse race. "Good luck — especially those of you who bet on Epicenter," Christian told the crowd of 120 at the … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
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