After its highly successful late afternoon Day at the Races watch party for the Kentucky Derby in Arlington Hall and an air-conditioned tent, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy held a derby at the other end of the sports spectrum on the morning of Saturday, June 17. Instead of the well-dressed guests wearing showy chapeaus, sun dresses and natty suits who cheered loudly for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Kids Fishing Derby – June 17, 2023
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Network Of Community Ministries Annual Fork-Off Is Cooking Up Some Tasty Competition For Area Chefs
While professionals, collegiate and area school teams will be competing on fields and diamonds, restaurateurs and chefs are going to be battling it out with skillets in hand and stoves heating up for the Network of Community Ministries’ Annual Fork-Off. Taking place on Saturday, October 21, with a VIP reception starting at 6 p.m. at Network’s new headquarters at 1500 … [Read more...] about Network Of Community Ministries Annual Fork-Off Is Cooking Up Some Tasty Competition For Area Chefs
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
Dr. Phyllis Stone specializes in pediatric care. It is thanks to her work and appreciation of early child intervention (ECI) that she has become not only The Warren Center's newest board member, but even more. She and her husband Jim Stone have just signed on to co-chair The Warren Center's 30th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Party. According to Phyllis, "As a … [Read more...] about The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
(Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Pooch Parade Chair Barney Betts is howling over plans for Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park. His human companions/Event Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and sons Jack Betts and Logan Betts have just confirmed that come rain or shine, the 50+ year-old tradition with food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Recognition Wall will officially start at … [Read more...] about (Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Shout Out For Volunteers To Meet, Greet And Judge Regeneron International Science And Engineering Fair
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
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