Back in the 1980s, the Plaza of the Americas was the office/retail/restaurant complex owned by Jacque and Toddie Lee Wynne Jr. Towering over North Pearl, its ice rink centerpiece in the lobby had hosted the Beaux Arts Ball and even featured ice skating legend Peggy Fleming. It was a time when hotels were part of the top families' projects: Caroline Hunt's Mansion On Turtle … [Read more...] about Leapin’ Lizards! CARE Dallas Is Taking A Jump “Over The Edge” Of Plaza Of The Americas
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ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
With college bowl games and the 2025 Super Bowl putting a competitive feel in the air, one of the area’s most challenging and fun fundraisers will be taking place on the evening of Friday, January 24, at Union Station. It's the 15th annual Great Adventure Hunt being co-chaired by those money-raising gals Calvert Collins-Bratton and Lynn McBee. Benefiting … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
Network Of Community Ministries’ Fifth Fork-Off Was A Delicious Competition With Yummy Results
There was plenty of food for thought as well as fundraising for Network of Community Ministries' Fifth Fork-Off on Saturday, October 19. Taking place at the Network headquarters, the event featured some of Richardson's best hospitality establishments vying for the Golden Fork, Peoples' Choice and Humorous Apron honors, along with delicious results. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Network Of Community Ministries’ Fifth Fork-Off Was A Delicious Competition With Yummy Results
Sneaker And Hooved Set Had A “Spirited” Time At Wilkinson Center’s 2024 Pantry In The Park
Giving the usual evening fundraising footwear of stilettos, evening slippers and cowboy boots the night off, the Pantry In The Park guests donned their most showstopping sneakers for the Wilkinson Center fundraiser. After all, the theme for the event taking place at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, October 18, was "Starry Night Sneakers Soiree." Practically the … [Read more...] about Sneaker And Hooved Set Had A “Spirited” Time At Wilkinson Center’s 2024 Pantry In The Park
A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
For some folks Friday the 13th is gonna be a bad luck day and the start of a traffic headache for the weekend. It's due to the annual BMW Dallas Marathon that is 53 years old. Texas' longest-running marathon and Dallas' biggest will include a full marathon, a half marathon, an ultra marathon and other activities including the following: Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
JUST IN: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Plans Including Hat Categories Announced In A “Candy Land” Setting
To rev up the creative juices for the 2025 Mad Hatter's Tea, The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk and 2025 Mad Hatter's Chair Sara Friedman tonight found the season's ideal example of whimsical dazzle at Jennifer and Steve Houghton's home, where each room represented a different "Candy Land" location. From Nutcrackers of all sizes to snowmen just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Plans Including Hat Categories Announced In A “Candy Land” Setting
2024 Change Is Good Was Bright And Shiny At NorthPark’s Pumpkin Patch Sneak Preview
Unlike last year’s Community Partners of Dallas’ Change Is Good, when youngsters and their families were shivering in chilly conditions due to an early cold front, this year’s fundraiser went to the other end of the thermometer. Taking place at NorthPark Center’s Center Garden on Sunday, October 13, it was a sunglasses and sunscreen situation as the temperatures stayed in the … [Read more...] about 2024 Change Is Good Was Bright And Shiny At NorthPark’s Pumpkin Patch Sneak Preview
MySweetWish: Jacob Way
According to Jacob Way Organization Executive Director Latorra Garland, “I am wishing for support of our Angel Tree wish list to support two families of children battling cancer and for the community to come out and Register for Our annual holiday bash to raise money to support families of children going through cancer treatment. “Our Angel Tree wish list can be … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: Jacob Way
Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
The Center For BrainHealth had a lot of celebrating to do on Monday, September 30, at "a local country club." With a record-breaking crowd including Ellen McStay, Emilynn Wilson, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Andy and Patrick Walsh and Beverly and Don Freeman for its 2024 Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Luncheon, it not only had Ramona Jones herself on hand, but also … [Read more...] about Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
Way back in the old days, locals braced for the invasion of the Longhorns and Sooners to battle it out at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River showdown. It was a remarkable scene in downtown Dallas with a flood of University of Texas burnt orange mixing it up with University of Oklahoma crimson red. The heart of downtown Dallas hotels — the long gone Baker and the Adolphus — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Texas-OU/OU-Texas Weekend Approaches
MysweetOpportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2024 Change Is Good
According to Change is Good Honorary Chair family mom Madison Strode, "Hey there, Dallas-area families! I’m excited to invite you to one of our family’s favorite events of the year, Change is Good benefiting Community Partners of Dallas! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. and join us in CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center for an afternoon packed … [Read more...] about MysweetOpportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2024 Change Is Good