Just days before COVID-19 started impacting area fundraisers, the American Heart Association of Dallas was carrying on with it 2020 Côtes Du Coeur pre-event activities. On Sunday, March 1, an invitation-only crowd gathered at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom Cotes to hear Lead Chef Richard Chamberlain and some of the participating chefs announce their menus for the … [Read more...] about 2020 Côtes Du Coeur Chefs And Menus Revealed At Sub-Zero, Wolf And Cove Showroom
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Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
While many have returned to work and others have headed to cooler areas to get away from the summer heat, the North Texas nonprofits are still grouping to salvage the spring losses of fundraising activities. Some have locked down future dates; others are still trying to find the right date and location. Here’s today’s rundown of developments: Rescheduled Dallas … [Read more...] about June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
Cattle Baronesses Lunch Virtually With American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy As Keynoter
When the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall were put on notice of COVID-19’s new world of no large gatherings, they didn’t cancel their annual spring luncheon for committee members. These 21st century gals simply adjusted it to a virtual get-together, inviting the membership to “grab your lunch, a glass of rose and your slippers” on Friday, … [Read more...] about Cattle Baronesses Lunch Virtually With American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy As Keynoter
April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
No one can say that North Texans aren’t adjustable. While Vogel Alcove regretfully had to cancel its big time fundraiser today, a couple of other groups hunkered down announcing that their events would go virtual or take place in the future at a TBD date. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event scheduled for Saturday, May … [Read more...] about April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
North Texas Hospitality Impressed Go Red For Women Keynoter Suzanne Steinbaum At Patron Party
MaeMae Corrigan was just a handful of days away from celebrating her 10th birthday. But on Thursday, February 27, MaeMae was helping her mom, Mary Corrigan, welcome Go Red For Women Luncheon patrons to their home’s entry hall with red balloons floating overhead. When asked how she got involved with the American Heart Association DFW, Mary laughed that “Mary [Parker] asked … [Read more...] about North Texas Hospitality Impressed Go Red For Women Keynoter Suzanne Steinbaum At Patron Party
Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag
As jammed as the corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway was on Wednesday, February 26, where a Tesla collided with a sedan during drive home traffic, the corner of Greenbrier and Turtle Creek Boulevard just blocks away looked pretty crowded, too. It wasn’t due to the backup from the slam-bang accident. Rather it was the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas’ Gentlemen's Night … [Read more...] about Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag
Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
Following her year as the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball chair, Pam Perella took up another project. It was the redoing her Highland Park home. After a year of coordinating constructions crews, her perfect place was even more fabulous. So, it was no surprise that she hosted the Can Do Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, February 24, for her Pam-partner Pam Busbee, who was chairing the … [Read more...] about Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
Thanks to a break in today’s rain, the 2020 Mad Hatters gathered together for the Reveal Party. Thanks to Reveal Party Co-Chairs Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the backdrop for the announcement was dazzling among the crystals and geodes filling Empressive Earth Gallery. Women’s Council for the Dallas Arboretum President Venise Stuart and 2020 Mad Hatter’s Chair Patti Flowers … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
The usual Lucy Billingsley greeting — a wide-open, V-shaped arms-in-the-air gesture — had changed to a less expansive, W-shaped welcome for guests of The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, February 19, at the Billingsley homestead. The move from “V” to “W” was due to Lucy's left shoulder having gone under the knife a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Soup’s On Patron Party Didn’t Let A Little Rain Dampen The Welcome At The Billingsley Homestead
Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
Equest CEO Lili Kellogg welcomed everyone to Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, February 12, by saying, "Outside it's a little grey, but in here, spirits are high!" The occasion was to kick off the big 2020 Equest Gala fundraiser benefiting the equine-assisted-therapy nonprofit. Here's a report from the field: Two miniature horses, an oversized Oscar award, and more than 100 … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak