With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
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Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
The Family Place's annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at Hôtel Swexan, Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller have opted to hold a silent auction in place of the live one. Still, paddles will be raised when the call for cash is … [Read more...] about Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place
JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s “Party In The Park” Is Going To Be A “Ball” Of Fun Under The Stars
It may seem like October is a long way off, but Klyde Warren Park President/CEO Kit Sawers has already locked everything down for one of the area's favorite events — Party In The Park. And it’s going to be a literal “ball.” That’s because this year’s co-chairs are the children of Dallas Cowboys’ legend Roger Staubach and his bride Marianne Staubach — Jennifer and John Gates, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s “Party In The Park” Is Going To Be A “Ball” Of Fun Under The Stars
Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving
In honor of last Thursday's World Down Syndrome Day, Best Buddies of North Texas has officially launched its 2024 fundraiser, Best Buddies Annual Champion Of The Year Gala. Taking place on Friday, November 22, (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), this year’s dinner will take place at On The Levee in the Design District with the theme “Studio 89,” in honor of Best Buddies … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving
JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The 2024 Folsom Leadership Award will be presented to multi-talented business and civic leader, philanthropist, author, artist, musician and commercial pilot Jim Keyes. According to Folsom Award Co-Chairs Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, Lottye and Bobby Lyle and Carolyn and David Miller, the event will take place at a fun and elegant dinner on Friday, May 17, in the Hilton Anatole's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
JUST IN: 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball Leadership Announced With Veteran Partners At The Helm
While the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debs are preserving their gowns for safekeeping, the plans are already underway for the 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball. Assuming her new role as 2025 DSOL president in June, Dixey Arterburn said her running buddy Ginger Sager will chair the 2025 white tie and tails ball. It was just 11 years ago that the roles were reversed … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball Leadership Announced With Veteran Partners At The Helm
Jersey Mike’s Subs To Serve Up 100% Of Sales On March 27 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
While Jersey Mike's Subs may sound like an east coast meal, it ended up being a North Texas blow-out that led to a national fundraising program. Yes, Jersey Mike's CEO Peter Cancro may have served up his first sub in 1971 at the age of 14, but he eventually became boss and discovered that he could serve more than meals. Thanks to Jersey Mike's North Texas Area Director … [Read more...] about Jersey Mike’s Subs To Serve Up 100% Of Sales On March 27 For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the MySweetCharity Calendar or any other North Texas calendar about April fundraisers, don’t. It’s enough to give vapors to the most strong-hearted type. Now, stop collapsing and gird your botoxed brows to new levels of smooth. It will be a breeze except for a handful of exceptions that will send Solomon shivering under his … [Read more...] about JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
A Summit, A Fair And Celebrities Like Will.I.Am Helped The Center For BrainHealth Mark “BrainHealth Week” In Dallas
When Mayor Eric Johnson proclaimed February 19-24 "BrainHealth Week" in Dallas, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas mounted a week-long series of events to mark the occasion. They ranged from a free community fair for more than 700 registrants and an expo of innovative technology companies in brain health to a powerhouse summit with celebrities and … [Read more...] about A Summit, A Fair And Celebrities Like Will.I.Am Helped The Center For BrainHealth Mark “BrainHealth Week” In Dallas
Former NFL Player/Author Brad Cousino To Keynote YES’s “Celebration! – A Night Of Hope And Connection”
Youth Equipped to Succeed's (YES) "Celebration! - A Night Of Hope And Connection" Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy and Ron Houston just finalized plans for the fundraiser on Thursday, April 18. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the dinner's keynote speaker will be former NFL players/author Brad Cousino, whose memoir, "Unwanted, Unworthy, Unshackled" revealed his 18 years of … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player/Author Brad Cousino To Keynote YES’s “Celebration! – A Night Of Hope And Connection”
44 Debutantes Texas Dipped At The 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
When it comes to a changing of the guard, change naturally is ever-present. Some changes are for the better; some are snafus to learn from en route to growth. Such was the case with the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, February 10. With veteran presentation producer Jan Strimple having bowed out after the … [Read more...] about 44 Debutantes Texas Dipped At The 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball