Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
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Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
This year's Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and fundraiser at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas, presented by top sponsor Norris Foundation and JJ and Bobby Norris, was a true crowd-pleaser. In addition to legendary charro Tomas Garcilazo, sixth-generation cattleman Dave Scott III and rodeo world champion Fallon Taylor, there were two more inductees — different but … [Read more...] about Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
Annual Research Symposium Provided A Cancer Research Update Thanks To Cattle Baron’s Ball
Since its first fundraiser in 1974, Dallas' Cattle Baron's Ball has been dedicated to funding cancer research. While it has been known for holding the "world's largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society," the driving force is the battle against cancer. To provide its committee with developments and updates in the research of cancer, the Cattle Baron's … [Read more...] about Annual Research Symposium Provided A Cancer Research Update Thanks To Cattle Baron’s Ball
JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon
Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But they didn't know that the Kappa Kappa Gamma Dallas Alumnae had an "in" with Mother Nature. That resulted in ideal conditions Thursday to announce plans for Tablescapes 30th … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon
Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
The Family Place's annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at Hôtel Swexan, Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller have opted to hold a silent auction in place of the live one. Still, paddles will be raised when the call for cash is … [Read more...] about Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s “Party In The Park” Is Going To Be A “Ball” Of Fun Under The Stars
It may seem like October is a long way off, but Klyde Warren Park President/CEO Kit Sawers has already locked everything down for one of the area's favorite events — Party In The Park. And it’s going to be a literal “ball.” That’s because this year’s co-chairs are the children of Dallas Cowboys’ legend Roger Staubach and his bride Marianne Staubach — Jennifer and John Gates, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s “Party In The Park” Is Going To Be A “Ball” Of Fun Under The Stars
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
While the rest of the country watched the Super Tuesday returns, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball was holding its annual get-together for its Advisory Board members to meet representatives of the 2024 CCB beneficiaries in the flesh. Taking place at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s home just off of Preston Road on Tuesday, March 5, the event had the house brimming with … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
The annual Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board cocktail party is a special occasion where the board members get to have a one-on-one with the CCB's Dallas County children's non-profits like Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, HHM Health, Methodist Health System Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, Traffick911 and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
2024 Chick Lit Patrons Felt Right At Home Surrounded By Kat And Noelle’s Spring Frocks
Where else would the Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon patron party take place but at a real girly boutique like Kat And Noelle? And that was exactly the scene on Tuesday, March 5 on Lovers Lane. Needless to say, the racks of adorably cute dresses and looks were being perused by the likes of Tricia George, Sally Dutter, Stephanie Hardeman, Debbie Munir, … [Read more...] about 2024 Chick Lit Patrons Felt Right At Home Surrounded By Kat And Noelle’s Spring Frocks
Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving
In honor of last Thursday's World Down Syndrome Day, Best Buddies of North Texas has officially launched its 2024 fundraiser, Best Buddies Annual Champion Of The Year Gala. Taking place on Friday, November 22, (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), this year’s dinner will take place at On The Levee in the Design District with the theme “Studio 89,” in honor of Best Buddies … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving