It's always so hard to get a first time event rock 'n rolling. But if you have a core of fans and an amazing cause, you might surprise yourself. That's exactly what's happening over at Wilkinson Center for its new fundraiser — Pantry in the Park presented by Herbalife Nutrition Foundation. Scheduled for Friday, November 10, at the Arboretum, it's nearing a sell-out … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Inaugural “Pantry In The Park”
Paths/Trails/Walks
Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
With all of the hoopla from the past week of Two by Two and the upcoming 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, with most of that funding going outside of North Texas, there's a more locally designated offering on the artful table. It's not bound by walls. Rather, it's simply complementing the beauty of Ma Nature along the Katy Trail. It started two years ago when … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
According to Frankford Preservation Foundation President Kathy Wells Power, “In 2010, during a careful restoration of the Old Frankford Church in North Dallas, landscape architect Rosa Finsley discovered some native plants in a three-acre field between the historic church and adjacent cemetery. We stopped mowing that area, and in a short time, native plants like big … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frankford Preservation Foundation
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Audubon Texas
According to Audubon Texas Center Assistant for Trinity River Audubon Center Keegan Hassett, “North Texans in search of a dose of nature don’t have to look far. North Texas is home to not one, but two Audubon education centers: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in Cedar Hill, TX and Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, TX. Though less than 20 miles apart, each center offers … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Audubon Texas
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association Gala And Tour Of Homes
According to Turtle Creek Association President and CEO JD Trueblood, “The weekend of October 20th will be all about Turtle Creek. Friday, October 20, is the annual TCA Gala at the Marriott Uptown, and Sunday, October 22, is the Tour of Homes, featuring four amazing and unique homes. “These back-to-back events will help raise funds and awareness for the Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Association Gala And Tour Of Homes
Trinity River Audubon Center’s 2023 Songbird Supper Will Be A “Feast In The Forest”
One of North Texas’ natural gems is gleaming with a truly unique occasion. The Trinity River Audubon Center’s 2023 Songbird Supper will take place in the heart of one of the area’s most marvelous settings with the fitting theme “Feast in the Forest.” On Saturday, October 21, an almost neverending lineup of white tableclothed dinner tables will have the Great Trinity … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s 2023 Songbird Supper Will Be A “Feast In The Forest”
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner
According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Chair Pam Busbee, ‘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 nature. As a native Dallasite, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner
SweetDeal!: Dallas Arboretum’s August $3 Special Is Bubbling With Cool Activities For Kids Of All Ages
While it may seem hot enough to roast a turkey on the sidewalk, the Dallas Arboretum is cooling down its admission fees for August. To gin up folks strolling the grounds for the entire month, general admission will be $3 per person. For another $3 per person, the Rory Meyer Children's Adventure Garden will be a site to behold and enjoy for kids of all ages. If you … [Read more...] about SweetDeal!: Dallas Arboretum’s August $3 Special Is Bubbling With Cool Activities For Kids Of All Ages
JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
Former Ambassador to NATO/U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is returning to the Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Unlike last year's fundraiser where she was the honoree, she will be interviewing the 2023 honoree Ret. U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral/New York times Best-Selling author William H. McRaven. During his tenure in the Navy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
Friends Of The Katy Trail Donors Were Celebrated At Harlan Crow Library
Barb and Steve Durham opened their home on Windsor Lake on Wednesday, May 3, for patrons of the Retina Foundation's 2023 Visionary Luncheon. In addition to hosting the patron party, the Durhams were co-chairing the luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the Hilton Anatole with Tom Leppert as the keynote speaker. At the same time across town fronting Highland Park's Exall … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail Donors Were Celebrated At Harlan Crow Library
What A Great Idea!: Trinity River Audubon Center’s Admission Is Free For The Rest Of 2023
One of the ultimate favorite four-letter words in these parts is “free.” It means that something of value is available for the getting without gouging your bankroll. That’s why the Trinity River Audubon Center’s news is such a home run for any and everybody in North Texas. Organizers decided to put in place a pilot free admission program for the first six months … [Read more...] about What A Great Idea!: Trinity River Audubon Center’s Admission Is Free For The Rest Of 2023