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SPCA’s Home For The Holidays Housewarming Boasted Designer Doghouses, Tacky Sweaters And The Grinch

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The NorthPark Center elves hardly had time to catch their collective breath from Breakfast with Santa Spectacular benefiting Children's Medical Center Foundation on Sunday, December 2, when they prepared for the SPCA of Texas' Home for the Holidays Housewarming Party that evening. From two legged adorable munchkins to four-legged cuties complete with tails, it was a day of … [Read more...] about SPCA’s Home For The Holidays Housewarming Boasted Designer Doghouses, Tacky Sweaters And The Grinch

NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular

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Guests hardly had time to change from their Crystal Charity Ball black-tie attire Saturday night when they turned up in holiday casual for the Children's Women's Auxiliary's 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular bright and early at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 2.While the unknowing types may have expected valet parking and a very proper, white-glove … [Read more...] about NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular

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The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball black-tie guests had hardly enough time to change clothes, then many of them found themselves in sweaters and slacks on the morning of Sunday, December 2. The occasion was the Breakfast With Santa Spectacular at NorthPark Center benefiting Children’s Medical Center Foundation.From the upstairs NorthPark Cafes down to the NorthCourt and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular

Just In Case Mother Nature Throws Some Shade (And Rain) On Arboretum Annie’s Outing

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The weather guessers are hinting that Saturday morning might see some possible drizzle in the area. If that’s the case, then Annie of the Arboretum groundhog will probably have an umbrella instead of a shadow when she does her forecast for the upcoming six weeks.Plans call for Annie to make the call at the Groundhog's Day Celebration in the Dallas Arboretum’s “A Tasteful … [Read more...] about Just In Case Mother Nature Throws Some Shade (And Rain) On Arboretum Annie’s Outing

A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt

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[Backstory: Each holiday season, Dallas CASA’s amazing friends and supporters take wish lists from the children we serve and fulfill those wish lists, making sure every child has holiday gifts. But some of our supporters want to do more.This fall, Kelly and Matt offered to take on an entire family. We connected them with Robin S., an advocate who’s been serving four … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Kelly And Matt

A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot

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From The Stewpot Alliance volunteer Julia Breland,“My simple note of thanks goes to The Stewpot in Dallas, TX. This organization works tirelessly to help the many individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Dallas area by providing meals, shelter, and other resources to help them start a new life.“I have been a member of The Stewpot … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … The Stewpot

A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day

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From Dallas United Crew Board Member Lisa Miller,“Our vision is now a reality. After years of loading and unloading boats from trailers in a bumpy gravel parking lot, we now have a roof over our boats and a fully-paved, ADA-compliant concrete parking lot to serve the community with rowing and dragon boating programs for people of all ages and abilities.“North Texas … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … North Texas Giving Day

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4

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The day is winding down. The Christmas tree that had earlier been surrounded by colorful gifts is now doing a solo act. The leftovers have been stored away for recycling into snacks and meals in the days ahead. Now is the time to just settle back and catch your breath.Here are the final MySweetMusic tunes for Christmas 2018 to help you write those thank you notes and get … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3

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Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer are just finishing up their deliveries and your day of celebrating has just begun... that is, unless you have munchkins, who have been up for a couple of hours.While you transition from filling the living room with torn gift wrap and unraveled ribbons to holiday feasting in the dining room, MySweetMusic will provide some musical … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1

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Tis Christmas Eve with North Texans scurrying all over the place. Some are heading to churches; some are making last purchases; some are traveling to holiday escapes; some are settling down to being at home with family and friends.And then there are those who are trying to get the little ones to bed, so gifts can be wrapped and stockings filled.If you're one of those … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1