According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy President Tiffany Divis, “Turtle Creek Park is an oasis that belongs to everyone! Having worked with the Conservancy for two years, I am committed to the restoration and rejuvenation of this incredible asset in the heart of the city. “As city planners have written, 'Dallas is ever growing and the landscape continues to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
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JUST IN: Threat Of Rain Postpones Wednesday’s Light Up Turtle Creek Park To Monday, December 9
With the word that starting overnight, the skies will open with rain making Wednesday rather soggy, there's been a change of plans for "Light Up Turtle Creek Park" festivities. After comparing notes, the Wednesday evening event has been moved to Monday, December 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Other than that, all the rest of the activities including free pictures with Santa, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Threat Of Rain Postpones Wednesday’s Light Up Turtle Creek Park To Monday, December 9
“The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
Custom fashion designer Michael Faircloth admitted he’s not much of a reader. But he made an exception for “The King of Diamonds,” a new book by veteran journalist Rena Pederson about the bold, uncaught jewel thief who snuck into the mansions of North Texas’ elite in the late 1950s and ’60s. “My partner said, ‘You have to read this book, because you know so many people, and … [Read more...] about “The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
There couldn’t have been a better spot than The Perot Companies headquarters to announce the honoree of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner, which recognizes the organization's top donors. About 150 guests at the two-hour event seemed to agree. Filing into the sleek, 3-story stone, wood and glass building off Turtle Creek Boulevard for the … [Read more...] about A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
Klyde Warren Park’s Party In The Park Is On With The Best Fountain Splashing And Great Lawn Dining Thursday
An article in a local daily paper reported Monday that Klyde Warren Park's standout areas —the Nancy Best Fountain and the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn — were in various stages of repair and rehabbing. According to the story, Klyde Warren Park President/CEO Kit Sawers explained the reason for the Fountain not working: "Due to its complex design, this maintenance can take some … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Party In The Park Is On With The Best Fountain Splashing And Great Lawn Dining Thursday
Party In The Park and Burgers And Burgundy Are Celebrating The Great Outdoors On October 10
Decisions! Decisions! For those wanting to enjoy the incredibly beautiful weather and feasting in the great outdoors of Dallas, they're no doubt being torn between two such fundraisers taking place on the evening of Thursday, October 10. The Staubach siblings and in-laws (Jennifer and John Gates, Michelle and John Grimes, Amy and Jamie Mentgen, Stephanie and Todd Phillips … [Read more...] about Party In The Park and Burgers And Burgundy Are Celebrating The Great Outdoors On October 10
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shakespeare Dallas
According to Shakespeare Dallas’ Interim Executive And Artistic Director Jenni Stewart, “As the summer sun sets over North Texas, a different kind of star lights up the night sky—the spirit of giving! Every year, Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day transforms our community, and for Shakespeare Dallas, it’s nothing short of a dream. “North Texas Giving … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shakespeare Dallas
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
According to Jubilee Park And Community Center’s President and CEO Marissa Castro Mikoy, “In the heart of Southeast Dallas lies Jubilee Park, where, for many of our residents, a single line in their address—their zip code—can drastically alter the course of their lives. In our historically underserved 62-block neighborhood, due to physical barriers like I-30 cutting off … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Jubilee Park And Community Center
Sunset Soirée To Provide A Sneak Peak Of Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park On The Eve Of Its Grand Opening
After years of dreaming, collaborating and fundraising, the six-acre Kaleidoscope Park is just a month away from becoming a treasured reality in Frisco. With the park officially opening with a weekend of activities on Saturday, October 5, the Kaleidoscope Park Foundation is hosting a sneak preview on the night before (aka Friday, October 4). This Sunset Soirée: A Walk in the … [Read more...] about Sunset Soirée To Provide A Sneak Peak Of Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park On The Eve Of Its Grand Opening
Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Board Member Wendy Messmann, “Thanks to our very generous donors and our public/private partnership with the City of Dallas, the Turtle Creek Conservancy has been able to make great strides to refurbish the serene timeless beauty of Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall. In past two years, we have: “Planted over 90 new … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy