North Texan nonprofits are continuing to take major hits thanks to the evolving coronavirus. The latest batch of developments includes only cancellations and a hopeful virtual auction. Canceled Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary’s Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 6 Family Compass’ 2020 North Star Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 27 Fort Worth’s Mayfest … [Read more...] about March 25 Updates On Cancellations And A Hopeful Virtual Rescheduling
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March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Klyde Warren Park’s Park And Palate Evolves Into Party In The Park In October And Food And Wine Festival In May 2021
While some spring event planners are taking a wait-and-see stand due to the recent coronavirus, fall fundraisers are moving right ahead in the hope that things will have calmed down. One of those positive groups is Klyde Warren Park's team that just announced plans for its annual Park And Palate. In the past it's been a two-part food and wine get together with an seated … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Park And Palate Evolves Into Party In The Park In October And Food And Wine Festival In May 2021
Junior League Of Dallas’ Annual Community Volunteer Fair Gets Underway Saturday
This Saturday the Junior Leaguers are gonna be busy. After handing out grants in the morning, they’re setting up camp in NorthPark for their annual Community Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Children’s Health, it’s the perfect way for folks to check out volunteer opportunities with the various nonprofits supported by the JLD-ers. There are six areas of … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas’ Annual Community Volunteer Fair Gets Underway Saturday
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Mother Nature’s User-Friendly Weather Breaks Records And Makes Smiley Faces For Local Venues
Is there an upside to a drought? Farmers, landscapers and fire fighters wouldn’t hesitate bristling, “H_ll, no!” But there is. Sure for the past six weeks, the weather has been a bit on the warmish side, but it has translated into the “4 S’s” (shorts, sleeves cotton shirts, sun dresses and sandals). And the venues have seen traffic counts soar as well as $$. Of course, … [Read more...] about Mother Nature’s User-Friendly Weather Breaks Records And Makes Smiley Faces For Local Venues
The Senior Source Is Rolling Up And Down Saturday On The Windstorm
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? Of course you didn’t, because you’re way too young to know about those types of things. You may want to rethink that. Older Americans are having more fun nowadays than most of young whippersnappers. Words like “curfew,” “timeout,” ”grounded” and “zits” have no meaning in their lives.They also can enjoy most of the thrills that the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Is Rolling Up And Down Saturday On The Windstorm
Treasure Street Magically Turns Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children Grounds Into A Fundraising Wonderland
The weather was made to order Thursday night for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's 17th Annual Treasure Street. But that's sorta typical for anything associated with TSRHC. It always seems to be magically perfect. Whether it's the smell of popcorn as you enter the hospital or the never-charge-for services policy, TSRHC seems to be the place where magic, medicine … [Read more...] about Treasure Street Magically Turns Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children Grounds Into A Fundraising Wonderland
Surprise Sunday Round Robin: Change Is Good, Cattle Baron’s Post Ball Silent Auction And Westapher Auction
Thanks to a pass by the Dallas Cowboys, a rare Sunday Round Robin had fundraising acting downright like a Thursday.CHANGE IS GOOD Brook Hollow Golf Club has, for longer than Nolan Ryan has known a baseball, been synonymous with deb balls and holiday feasting by Dallas' oldest families. It's where the chic meet for a card game or swing a club. Sunday, it was giving Six Flags … [Read more...] about Surprise Sunday Round Robin: Change Is Good, Cattle Baron’s Post Ball Silent Auction And Westapher Auction
16th Annual Mayor’s Back-To-School Fair Deadline Approaches
Heads up! For eligible families, the 16th annual Mayor's Back-To-School Fair will be presented Thursday, August 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Automobile and Centennial buildings at Fair Park. In other words, if your household income impresses your neighbors, this one probably doesn't impact you. What's gonna be offered? If you're into getting your kids educated, plenty. … [Read more...] about 16th Annual Mayor’s Back-To-School Fair Deadline Approaches