For some folks Friday the 13th is gonna be a bad luck day and the start of a traffic headache for the weekend. It's due to the annual BMW Dallas Marathon that is 53 years old. Texas' longest-running marathon and Dallas' biggest will include a full marathon, a half marathon, an ultra marathon and other activities including the following: Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
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MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
According to Equest volunteer Margaret Wolf, “When my son Ryan Wolf was born with a cognitive delay, my husband and I decided to try any therapy, any doctor’s suggestion, any plan to improve his life. When we discovered Equest - Ryan was six. He has been a client for over 25 years. The transformative impact of the horses has made huge difference in his life. He has grown up … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
According to KidLinks' music therapist Sara Chigani, MA, MT-BC, "The majority of the clients I see have a diagnosis of Autism, so a lot of what I do is working with kids from a behavioral perspective. However, I began seeing a child who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. It can be alarming to hear a young child express thoughts and feelings like that. During … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: KidLinks
The Senior Source And TXU Join Up To Help Elderly Residents “Beat The Heat” This Saturday
Is it toasty enough in these parts? Not really. But it's gonna start warming up for steamy days and weeks ahead. Oh, for the first blast of cold fronts? Alas, those days of chill won't appear until Halloween tricking and treating and that's way into the future. In the meantime, TXU and The Senior Source have joined up for the annual Beat The Heat program to help the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source And TXU Join Up To Help Elderly Residents “Beat The Heat” This Saturday
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
Greenville Avenue Is Gonna Start Bustling With Activities Preparing For Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The corner of Greenville Avenue and Lovers Lane is notorious for its dosey-doe of drivers trying to cross. As bad as it may have been in morning and evening drives, Friday is going to have added players — the delivery of beer trucks, metal barriers and porta-cans. It’s all in preparation for Saturday’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade And Festival presented by Dallas … [Read more...] about Greenville Avenue Is Gonna Start Bustling With Activities Preparing For Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health’s Back-To-School Fair
According to HHM Health advocate Shannon Graham, “Healing Hands Ministry Health (HHM) is hosting its annual Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all Dallas students. Having recently co-chaired the annual Healing Hands Luncheon, and as a parent, I am keenly aware of how much this event will help students and families prepare for the coming … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: HHM Health’s Back-To-School Fair
Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
At the Dallas Arboretum's Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival on Thursday, March 23, Chef Sharon Van Meter took a pause from the hustle-bustle to chuckle about her service as the festival's Chef Chair once again. "I've done it every year," she said. "And believe it or not, every year I say, 'I'm not doing it.' Then I do it!" Sharon had to be pleased she signed on … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
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
Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
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
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