With the sudden arrival of heat and humidity, it helps to think about the holiday season with turkey, cranberry sauce and dressing on elegant china plates accompanied by wine in stemware. It’s such a lovely break from the everyday paper plates and plastic tableware. But then do you really want to pull out the same old tablecloths, napkins and place mats? And wouldn't it be nice … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Alex “The Very Best Host In The Word” Hitz Is Returning For 2021 Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Tablescapes
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JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
Like in any business, there are families that pass along their talents and interests down through the generations. In the entertainment industry such dynasties include names like Huston, Barrymore, Fonda, Howard, Douglas, Bridges and Arquette. That last name may surprise some folks, but the Arquette family roots reach back to vaudevillian Charles Arquette, whose son (Clifford … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
It’s never too early to start thinking of the holiday season and An Artists’ Christmas Gala Co-Chairs Linda and Jake Jacobson have already locked down plans for Fort Worth’s annual Camp Fire First Texas fundraiser on Friday, November 19, at Fort Worth Convention Center. But they've added a new touch to this year's event. For almost 20 years the gala has been known for … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
Just Say YES’s 11th Annual Celebration (Hybrid) Event Nets $379,423.02 “To Support Today’s Youth”
The results are in for Just Say YES’s 11th Annual Celebration (Hybrid) Event that was held on Tuesday, April 20. Thanks to a $100,000 match challenge, the evening’s net was a whopping $379,423.02. And it’s no wonder, with in-person "Pod Parties" high atop the Hilton Anatole in the SER restaurant enjoying the view and a steak dinner. For those who chose the “comfort of their … [Read more...] about Just Say YES’s 11th Annual Celebration (Hybrid) Event Nets $379,423.02 “To Support Today’s Youth”
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon plans have just been announced. This year’s fundraiser Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson have arranged to have the virtual event to be themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community.” Thanks to the Target and Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund at TWF, the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Leadership, Speakers And Details Announced
Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
This afternoon it was business as usual at Healing Hand Ministries (HHM). Parents were shepherding their youngsters in for vaccinations; a couple of women in niqabs were walking from nearby apartments in Vickery Meadows for their appointments; adults were rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations; and a pregnant woman was leaving after receiving a good checkup … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Letters Are Ready To Hit Mailboxes To Support HHM Health Programs
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas aren’t sitting on the fence worried about whether all this good get-together news is the real thing or folks will be back wearing masks and social distancing come the fall. The 17th Annual Women of Distinction Co-Chairs Mary Martha Pickens and Shannon Thompson have announced that the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas fundraiser will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ 2021 Women Of Distinction Plans, Awardees Announced
Cherish The Children Auction Of Handcrafted Children’s Furniture Is Up For Bidding
Just in time for Friday’s Cherish the Children virtual noontime get-together honoring the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative and featuring keynote speaker Father Gregory Boyle, the collection of unique chairs and furniture made for children is available for viewing and bidding. Each of the 11 items is beautifully crafted to not only be functional but to dazzle any … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Auction Of Handcrafted Children’s Furniture Is Up For Bidding
TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
While some organizations felt hamstrung by having to adjust to a virtual get-together, Texas Women's Foundation saw it as an opportunity to expand its 42nd Annual Leadership Forum and Award Celebration beyond North Texas on Thursday, April 29. In addition to showcasing the presentation of three of its seven awards to non-North Texans, it made available the conversation between … [Read more...] about TWF’s 42nd Annual Leadership Forum Shared Lessons From Experts, Presented Awards And Netted $475K
Healing Hands Ministries Has All Hands On Deck For Its Luncheon Fundraiser With Tim Brown
While the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL haven’t locked down dates for the 2021 season, Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Amy and Paul Wilson have their dates, place, keynote speaker and honorary chair all signed up. Benefiting Healing Hands Ministries, the fundraiser will take place on Thursday, October 14, at the Dallas Arboretum’s … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Ministries Has All Hands On Deck For Its Luncheon Fundraiser With Tim Brown
St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
Some good news has just arrived to warm the chill in the air. While some naysayers have claimed that virtual events were just wishful projects, other fundraising types were bound and determined to make the fundraisers successful for their non-profits. One of those home runs was the St. Philips School and Community Center’s virtual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal