In years past the month of June has been pretty much dead in the water for fundraising events. After all, some folks head out for summer vacations and others are just too worn out from all the spring activities to attend another lunch. But 2021 is different. Unlike its sibling year 2020 when everyone hunkered down in their rabbit holes for most of the year and virtual … [Read more...] about Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
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JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
While both the local and national groundhogs decreed this morning that we’re in for six more weeks of winter, the area fundraisers are also making decisions about the future. This one just arrived from the Dallas Museum of Art’s Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, who had to make a very tough call for two of the Museum’s big fundraising events. Neither the Art Ball … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
Go Red For Women Safely Continues Its Mission To Keep Women’s Hearts Healthy And Ticking
With February just around the corner, the two things that are guaranteed are St. Valentine’s Day and the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women. While St. V-Day sets hearts fluttering, Go Red wants to keep hearts healthy, especially among women. According to Dallas Go Red For Women Executive Leadership Team Chair Susan Wetzel, “Heart disease and stroke can affect … [Read more...] about Go Red For Women Safely Continues Its Mission To Keep Women’s Hearts Healthy And Ticking
Wild Night In’s Auction Bids Are Already Roaring Along With A Hip[po] Raffle For Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo’s Wild Night In auction and raffle are up and the action is underway. Of course, you’ll want to know the leaderboard’s current tip-top item of the dozens of packages. It’s the “Elephant Feeding” package that has a maximum of eight guests getting “an up close and personal meeting with some of our elephants. Guests will learn all about our elephants, as well as … [Read more...] about Wild Night In’s Auction Bids Are Already Roaring Along With A Hip[po] Raffle For Dallas Zoo
Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era
Despite this season pretty much turning into a virtual fundraising experience, there are exceptions. But they are being held under the strict enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines. One of them is benefiting the stately Alexander Mansion on Ross Avenue. Just a few blocks away from the towering, glass super-scrapers of downtown Dallas, the three-story Mansion with its imported four … [Read more...] about Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is “Doubling Down Against Cancer” With The Gala And Golf Tournament
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are putting all their news in one announcement. It seems to raise funds for cancer research in North Texas, they just revealed that in addition to the big gala returning to Gilley’s, they’ve resurrected an event from the past —the Cattle Baron’s Ball Golf Tournament. Last held in 2008, the 2021 tournament is … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is “Doubling Down Against Cancer” With The Gala And Golf Tournament
Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
With the daily report of Tuesday's COVID-10 cases in Dallas County passing 3,500, the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon team headed by Chair Melinda Knowles decided to join the rest of the spring North Texas fundraisers and go virtual. Not to worry, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas will still have a marvelous collection of fashions from Highland Park Village … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
The animals at the Dallas Zoo boo-hooed when they learned that there would be no 2020 Zoo To Do this past November. They really got a kick watching all those two-legged people grazing the grounds and partying to raise funds for the critters’ room and board. No matter how hard Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson and Executive VP/COO Sean Greene tried to explain the reason was … [Read more...] about 2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
Last Call: 2020 Crystal Charity Online Silent Auction Bidders And Bargain Hunters Ramp Up
Oh, baby! Just as predicted by those savvy silent auction vets, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball online silent auction bids are just now popping out of this digital world. Be still my heart! Goodness! Just take a gander at the trip category. Looks like North Texans are aiming to take off for other parts! But not to worry. The bargains are still there for the … [Read more...] about Last Call: 2020 Crystal Charity Online Silent Auction Bidders And Bargain Hunters Ramp Up
Deadlines Nearing For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Luxury Raffle And Online Silent Auction
All good things must come to an end and the Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 online silent auction will do just that Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. If you haven’t browsed the rows and rows of luxury items, start checking ‘em ASAP. At first blush there appears to be some incredible bargains like the Hermes Series 5 Apple Watch valued at $1,250 presently going for $705, a stay at The … [Read more...] about Deadlines Nearing For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Luxury Raffle And Online Silent Auction
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
North Texas has almost everything a body would want — shopping, sports teams and supping. However, a major MIA is a mountain. That may be the reason some folks in North Texas claim Colorado as its second home state, because its trails and surrounding landscape are ideal for strolling/hiking and taking the clubs to the greens in the summertime. And when the snow covers the … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*