While North Texas patios swelled with the sunglass set, pet owners filled sidewalks with their better furry halves and families took advantage of picture-perfect settings on the weather-friendly afternoon of Saturday, May 3, nearly 400 chapeau'd ladies and dashing dudes gathered for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's (TCPC) Day At The Races presented by Truist at Arlington … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Ponied Up With Chapeaus Galore, A Bargain Necklace And A Sparkling Birthday Cake
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Day At The Races
While Fall's Halloween is a showcase for all types of creative outfits, Spring certainly doesn't take a back seat. And Saturday, May 3, was a slam-bang of dapper dudes and dazzling dolls dominating the afternoon at Turtle Creek Park's 2025 Day At The Races, while DIFFA Dallas' House Of DIFFA's "Dreamstate" guests prepared for a night of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Day At The Races
2025 Mad Hatter’s Creative Genes Surged In “Celebrating Spring In The South”
As luxury buses filled with youngsters pulled up to the entrance of the Dallas Arboretum, creating traffic jams, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatters with their dazzling and dizzying chapeaus patiently waited. For they just knew that the day of fun, fashions and fundraising couldn't start until they were all there. What a sight it would have been for the … [Read more...] about 2025 Mad Hatter’s Creative Genes Surged In “Celebrating Spring In The South”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Tea
If there's one event in North Texas that never disappoints in the creative department, it's the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's Tea. While some might suggest that only Salvador Dali could truly appreciate the talent of the guests in their attire, others hint that counseling would be most appropriate. As soon as 2025 Chair Sara Friedman announced the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Leapin’ Lizards! CARE Dallas Is Taking A Jump “Over The Edge” Of Plaza Of The Americas
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
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