Two years ago North Texans realized that the COVID invasion was at the doorstep when the annual St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Greenville Avenue Parade was canceled. After another year of the avenue falling victim to pandemic protocols, the Greenville Avenue Parade is returning this Saturday with the avenue greening up with shamrocks and more kisses than the Blarney Stone could … [Read more...] about Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Fair/Festival
NorthPark To Host Junior League Of Dallas’ Centennial Exhibit And Community Volunteer Fair
If you weren’t able to visit the Hall of State when the Junior League of Dallas’ Centennial Exhibit was on display during the State Fair, you’ve got a second chance to see it. Now through Thursday, February 17, “Legacy of Leadership, Devotion to Dallas” will be located on NorthPark’s Level One near Bread Winners Café and Bakery. The exhibit showcases the JLD’s 100-year … [Read more...] about NorthPark To Host Junior League Of Dallas’ Centennial Exhibit And Community Volunteer Fair
North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
According For Oak Cliff Teen Intern Jade Mitchell, “For Oak Cliff is a non-profit organization that advocates and helps the Oak Cliff community. For Oak Cliff has opened a community center in order to fulfill the goal of helping out the community in as many ways as possible. The main goal is to liberate Oak Cliff from systemic oppression. This is so important because the zip … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For Oak Cliff
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
According to Artists Enclave Of Denton County Board Of Governors Past President Susan Carol Davis, “I enjoy driving down less traveled roads en route to a vacation destination. There is much to see that holds my attention longer than a billboard would like wildflowers, native plants, a fruit stand, grazing animals and usually, several boarded up wooden buildings almost … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
MySweetOpportunity: Voly In The Park
According to VolunteerNow CEO Tammy Richards, "VolunteerNow expects approximately 2,5000 attendees and more than 50 nonprofit organizations at its 7th annual Voly in the Park event, the largest volunteer festival in North Texas, on Saturday, September 11, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park, located in the Dallas Arts District. “The outdoor event will be held on … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Voly In The Park
MySweetOpportunity: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
According to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board Member/Hispanic Heritage Celebration (HHC) Chair Mario Quintanilla, “The Dallas Arboretum is excited to present the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, a wonderful way to spend the Labor Day weekend. There will be live musical performances including Havana NRG … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
2021 HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival And Run Is Sorta Canceled
While some organizations like the American Heart Association’s Côtes du Coeur are creating strict … make that uber-strict ... guidelines for their upcoming fundraisers to commence, the three-day HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival and Run on Friday, September 17, to Sunday, September 19, has been partially canceled despite its being outdoors at Oak Point Park and Nature … [Read more...] about 2021 HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival And Run Is Sorta Canceled
MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
According to Friends of the Katy Trail Operations Director Lauren Whitson, “From health nut to beer gut, the 23rd Annual Katy 5K presented by Michelob Ultra is the run for everyone! Friends of the Katy Trail’s largest fundraiser of the year is back and we’re looking forward to seeing our energetic crowd on the evening of Thursday, September 9. “What sets this 5K … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
According to For Oak Cliff Development Associate Cimajie Best, “For Oak Cliff is proud to announce our 7th annual Back To School Festival on Saturday, August 14. “In 2014, Taylor Toynes began teaching at Bushman Elementary in his neighborhood of South Oak Cliff. While in the classroom, Taylor saw that a majority of his students did not have school supplies, an issue … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: For Oak Cliff’s Back-To-School Festival
Coppell Arts Center Is Finally “Taking Off” After A Year Of Waiting In The Wings Due To COVID-19
As frustrating as the pandemic was, the folks in Coppell really had a reason to grouse. Here they had built the multi-purpose, state-of-the-art Coppell Arts Center with the goal of bringing all types of artistic talent to North Texas, and then COVID-19 hit, forcing postponements twice during the year. Sorta funny when you think of it. Most openings have to be delayed due … [Read more...] about Coppell Arts Center Is Finally “Taking Off” After A Year Of Waiting In The Wings Due To COVID-19
June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison
The timing couldn’t be better! With Thursday’s announcement by the CDC that those fully vaccinated could put their masks into cold storage with minor exceptions, Taste Addison organizers are whooping it up for the festival of music, food and loads of stuff to do. The two-day event taking place at Addison Circle Park will kick off on Friday, June 4, with music from the '80s, … [Read more...] about June Is Kicking Off With Great Music, Food And Activities For All Ages Thanks To Taste Addison