The secret power of North Texas non-profits is its generous philanthropists and hardworking, hands-on volunteers. The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (aka the largest Science Fair In The World) taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is putting the "shout out" for 500 volunteers. From Saturday, May 13, to Friday, May 19, the … [Read more...] about Shout Out For Volunteers To Meet, Greet And Judge Regeneron International Science And Engineering Fair
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Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
It’s not every day one receives an email from a formerly homeless fellow by the name of Barney. He reported that after a three-year hiatus, Easter in Turtle Creek Park is returning on Sunday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by Turtle Creek Park Conservancy, the 50+ year-old, family-oriented celebration is renowned for attracting more than 5,000 people from all over the … [Read more...] about Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
After eons of pandemic recovery, Tsunami Thursday has come roaring back into place for North Texas by-invite-only non-profit events. Just last night valet parkers were on the streets and folks were either making Solomon-like choices or trying to make at least two private parties. Over at Pam and Vin Perella’s Beverly Drive palazzo, The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
This morning it was announced that the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival would be returning to Dallas after last year's event in Fort Worth. The reveal of this global competition couldn’t just be reported in a press release. No, it was held in NorthPark’s North Court with 19-year-old pianist Kasey Shao showcasing the priceless talents of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
When 2022 North Texas Giving Day officially got underway this morning at 6 a.m., more than $16M had already been provided thanks to early-bird donors for the 3,339 area non-profits. Now that total has risen to $21M+ resulting from more than 40,500 donors and 4,286 volunteers. The Communities Foundation of Texas has broken down the leaderboard into four categories with the … [Read more...] about 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is Off And Running With $21M+ Already In The Fundraising Coffers
Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
As eight-year-old Zeus took his stroll along Turtle Creek Boulevard on sunny Saturday, June 18, he was a little surprised to see the lane along the east side of the street filled with vehicles. What was more surprising for the 160-lb. Great Dane was the throngs of youngsters scampering on the ground, a bounce house, bubbles floating in the air and a bucket of dirt that seemed … [Read more...] about Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby
Anglers love to tell tales about the one that got away. But on the eve of Father’s Day, on Saturday, June 18, there were loads of catches to show-and-release in competition for trophies, thanks to the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby. Before the afternoon heat set in, the youngsters, their folks and grandfolks were on the banks of Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Fantasy Football
According to Fantasy Football Co-Chairs Jeni and Brent Garrett and Phyllis and Jim Stone, “Put your game face on and get ready for some football at The Warren Center’s largest fundraising event of the year – Fantasy Football Draft Night – on Friday, August 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. at the Westin Galleria Dallas. “Huddle up with your friends to draft your own … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Fantasy Football
MySweetCharity Opportunity: White Rock Rowing Youth Program And New Fall Series
According to White Rock Rowing Board Member Alex Winslow, ‘If Boston is the wise old grandfather of rowing, we can start considering Dallas the newborn grandbaby. And White Rock Rowing is sending out all the announcement invitations. “’We have all the ingredients to make Dallas the next big rowing hub,’ says White Rock Rowing President Sue Ellen Chambers. ‘We have a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: White Rock Rowing Youth Program And New Fall Series
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Day At The Races
While the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby may have been a shocker, the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races presented by Truist bank was a standout in its own right on Saturday, May 7. Before the two-minute run for the roses got underway, the crowd filling Arlington Hall and the adjoining tent was stunning. Despite ladies … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Day At The Races