For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
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JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Last night 2025 Soup's On! Co-Chairs Isabell and Trey Higgnbotham and Buddy Jordan along with The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer and The Stewpot Alliance President Bea Njuguma revealed plans for The Stewpot's upcoming 50th anniversary year. To commemorate the decades of working with the homeless, the theme will be "50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors," reflecting The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Former CBB Chairs Lunch Was Highlighted By A Group Photo And A Natura Bissé Presentation
2024 Cattle Baron Ball Co-Chair Marjon Henderson was enjoying a post double doozy celebration on Friday, September 6. Just the day before, she had celebrated both her birthday and being named Neiman Marcus Brand VP. So, it shouldn't have been the least bit of a surprise that she had arranged for the Natura Bissé staff to share information about a unique connection with the … [Read more...] about Former CBB Chairs Lunch Was Highlighted By A Group Photo And A Natura Bissé Presentation
JUST IN: 2024 “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” Leadership, Speaker And Details Revealed
The early birds are already checking things off their upcoming holiday must-do list like ordering a turkey for Thanksgiving, checking out holiday cards to mail, shopping for gifts and having outfits prepared for the party season. One annual holiday occasion needs to be added to the calendar — The Salvation Army Of North Texas’ “Doing The Most Good” Luncheon. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” Leadership, Speaker And Details Revealed
JUST IN: 2025 Milestones Luncheon To Feature Keynoter Alex Snodgrass And Sustainer Of The Year Peggy Sewell
Despite the North Texas world being focused on today's North Texas Giving Day, Dallas Junior Leaguers have just announced plans for its 2025 Milestones Luncheon taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, April 11. Co-Chaired by Lauren Combest and Debbie Oates, the major fundraiser has two Dallas ladies as the luncheon centerpiece. Serving as the keynote speaker … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Milestones Luncheon To Feature Keynoter Alex Snodgrass And Sustainer Of The Year Peggy Sewell
“It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
Timing is everything. And for The Family Place's 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, its timing was perfect. With Justin Baldoni as the keynote speaker for the luncheon at the Anatole on Friday, October 4, the recent release of his movie "It Ends With Us" was the reason. The film is about a relationship that appears to be ideal but shows subtle signs of a much more dire … [Read more...] about “It Ends With Us” Private Screening Sets The Tone For Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber
According to North Texas Disability Chamber’s President And CEO Dylan M. Rafaty, “In today’s world, it does not adapt to the disability community but instead we must adapt to the world. The disability community is often overlooked and has faced difficult challenges. Some of these include the lack of prioritizing accessibility in physical and digital settings, promoting … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Disability Chamber
Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
As The Family Place approaches its 28th Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon on Friday, October 4, some additions have been made to the fundraiser's program. Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs Lindsay and George Billingsley have announced the creation of the Paige Flink Inaugural Icon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Texas Trailblazer Luncheon To Honor Jamie Williams With The Inaugural Paige Flink Icon Award
Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
MySweetOpportunity: 2025 Kappa Tablescapes
According to Kappa Tablescapes Founder Louise Spence Griffeth, “Kappa Tablescapes is a two-day charity event sponsored by the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma. It brings together Dallas' finest designers, florists, and retailers who create magnificent and imaginative table decorations to help raise funds to benefit a group of non-profit agencies carefully … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2025 Kappa Tablescapes