Fort Worth's The Grove at Waterside has been prettied up for the holidays with the help of area nonprofits for its third annual Grove of Giving. At a kick-off party on Tuesday, November 27, area charities (Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, Gill Children’s Services, Kids Who Care, Rutledge Cancer Foundation, Streams & Valleys, Trinity Habitat for Humanity … [Read more...] about Grove Of Giving Is Sprucing Up Fort Worth’s Nonprofits At The Grove At Waterside
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Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Earvin “Magic” Johnson was due to arrive in North Texas just before 10:30 a.m. CST. That meant he had to be in flight around 5:30 a.m. PST for the Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, October 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And his stay couldn’t be too long, because he also had to be in Milwaukee for the L.A. Dodgers playoff game No. 6 against the Brewers … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey
Have you ever been seated next to a person whose conversation talents flatlined? Or, perhaps you yourself have had “one-of-those-days” and you’re out of chat fuel. Author/TV personality Barbara Walters wrote “How to Talk to Practically Anyone About Anything.” It became the bible for those who chit chat.As a public service for the holiday feasting up ahead, may we provide … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey
8th Annual Gingerbread Stroll Puts Home-Sweet-Homes Up For Bid At Highland Park Village
It appears that the chill has ushered in the feeling of the season. And what perfect timing to put on your sweaters and six-foot scarves to visit Highland Park Village for the Eighth Annual Gingerbread Stroll.Presented by Allie Beth Allman and Associates, the adorable gingerbread cottages and mansion will be on display from Friday, November 16, to Friday, November 30, at … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Gingerbread Stroll Puts Home-Sweet-Homes Up For Bid At Highland Park Village
Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting
Pumpkins have a two-fold purpose this time of year. Last month they brought out the creativity resulting in terrific jack-o’-lanterns. Now, they’re being recycled into pumpkin pies just in time for Thanksgiving that’s just days away.And some of the best pies are going to be part of the VNA’s Sixth Annual Power of Pie. For just $25, you have your choice of a pumpkin pie, a … [Read more...] about Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting
JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies
Community Partners of Dallas penny counters have just reported the amounts of change handed over at last month’s Change Is Good event at Brook Hollow. It was a whopping $15,521.47! And in the competition to haul in the coins, Brooke Gray scored in two categories. Most Change Turned In 1st Place – Heather and Kevin Bonfield, Sydney Bonfield and Lola Bonfield for $1,196.73 2nd … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Change Is Good Hauled In $15,521.47 In Quarters, Dimes, Nickels And Pennies
Saturday Is Predicted To Be Ideal For 35th Annual Komen Dallas Race For The Cure
Somebody cut a deal with Mother Nature to make Saturday morning clean and clear for the 2018 Komen Dallas Race for the Cure at NorthPark. That’s great news for the folks who will be walking and running to raise funds to defeat breast cancer. The goal this year is a whopping $1.5M.On the other hand, if you were planning on meeting your coffee klatch at NorthPark’s Starbucks … [Read more...] about Saturday Is Predicted To Be Ideal For 35th Annual Komen Dallas Race For The Cure
Freely Celebrate The Nasher Sculpture Center’s 15th Anniversary This Saturday
One of the favorite words in this neck of the woods is “free!” And that’s the sweet gift that the Nasher Sculpture Center is offering Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The occasion is the 15th anniversary of the center that has been the home of the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, “one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world, … [Read more...] about Freely Celebrate The Nasher Sculpture Center’s 15th Anniversary This Saturday
Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go
The reality of a rainy weekend is really setting in. The Saturday's 2018 Trinity River Kite Festival has been canceled due to possible flood conditions.On the other hand, Community Partners of Dallas' Change Is Good is definitely taking place on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Brook Hollow. Luckily, the event annually has loads of indoor activities with food, face painting, … [Read more...] about Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
With Christmas nearing, Jacque Marvin, Kristin Mitchell and Andrea Nayfa and their new best elf friend in the entire world — Santa — have put together big plans for the 30th Anniversary of Breakfast with Santa Spectacular. The annual fundraiser for the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas will be taking place on Sunday, December 2.And hold on to your … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours
It's been nine hours since the marathon North Texas Giving Day got underway and the thousands of nonprofits are halfway through the 19-hour effort to raise funds... and hours. If you don't have a penny to spare, you can always donate hours to help the charitable program of your choice. More than 7,500 donors have already pledged 280,936 hours!Any nonprofiteer will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Is Halfway Home With $25M+ And More Than 278,457 Pledged Hours