Change is definitely good when the occasion demands it. That’s why this year’s annual Community Partners of Dallas’ “Change Is Good” is not going to return to Brook Hollow. The reason? The club’s grounds are going through a major refreshing, and the family-oriented fundraiser needs the great outdoors for bounce houses and bungee jumping.Luckily, Event Co-Chairs Emily … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
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Our Friends Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Presented The Ebby Award And Raised Funds To Support Young Women
Thanks to Our Friend's Place, the legacy of the late Ebby Halliday Acers lives on. At the OFP's Gala, Auction and Casino fundraiser at the Renaissance on Saturday, April 27, the 15th annual Ebby Award was presented to Terry Goltz Greenberg and Southwest Airlines. Ebby would have loved the fact that proceeds of the event will support the organizations mission to help young … [Read more...] about Our Friends Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Presented The Ebby Award And Raised Funds To Support Young Women
Change Of Plans Alert: Saturday’s yCPD Field Day
Word just arrived from the Community Partners of Dallas yCPD Camp Counselors about Saturday's Field Day activities: After days of monitoring the weather, consulting with experts (including our emcee Jennifer Meyers, Oncor’s meteorologist) yCPD Field Day has been moved inside The Rustic for brunch, cocktails, drawings and fun! For those who are sponsors or registered with a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: Saturday’s yCPD Field Day
Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
With Saturday’s forecast being up for grabs, the Community Partners of Dallas organizers have just sent word that they’ll decide whether their annual yCPD Field Day will be outdoor fun and games or indoors with friends, food and fundraising activities at The Rustic.Just imagine the fun if it's just drizzle, with campers competing in the sloppy conditions! But if it's … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board.But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum.It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22.It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
JUST IN: Warm Up Your Booties For The Fifth Annual yCPD Field Day At The Rustic
yCPD Field Day is not for the yawning types. It’s one of the most outrageously fun events for campers as well as supporters. Benefiting Community Partners of Dallas, it pits teams of over-the-drinking-age kids in activities like egg toss, Gatorade flip cup, noodle toss, three-legged races, wheelbarrow relay and the ever-popular booty shaker.Hosted by CPD’s Young … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Warm Up Your Booties For The Fifth Annual yCPD Field Day At The Rustic
Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Donning masks and their best party attire, Genesis Young Leaders brought the circus to Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, February 23, for their annual "Masquerade." With all types of three-ring entertainment including acrobats and a spider monkey named Jelly, the 800 guests were the big act of the night dancing to Taylor Pace Orchestra. Here's a report from the field:Genesis … [Read more...] about Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Childhood Antics And Elegant Suppings On March 22
The Dallas Arboretum is going to be a very, very busy place on the evening of Friday, March 22. There’s something for every taste in partying. From a grown-up playground at Rosine Hall to fine dining at A Tasteful Place, it’s going to be a-swarming with fundraising.For those who want to relive their best childhood antics, there’s Recess benefiting Dallas Afterschool. … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Childhood Antics And Elegant Suppings On March 22
CASAblanca Filled The Hall On Dragon With Fun(d)raising Guests Playing Games, Dining And Dancing For Dallas CASA
Casablanca Co-Chairs Reasha Hedke, Elise Nichols and Dana Swann turned The Hall on Dragon into a party hardy night for Dallas CASA on Saturday, February 2. Thanks to Emma and Mark Hiduke's presenting sponsorship, almost 500 danced, dined and played casino games to raise funds. Here's a report from the field:CASAblanca, the casino night party hosted by Dallas CASA’s … [Read more...] about CASAblanca Filled The Hall On Dragon With Fun(d)raising Guests Playing Games, Dining And Dancing For Dallas CASA
61st Annual Junior Symphony Ball At Gilley’s On Saturday Is Nearly Sold-Out!
Procrastination isn’t going to pay off for high schoolers who want to party for the good of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. While the very formal white- and black-tie DSOL’s Debutante Presentation isn’t until Saturday, February 9, at the Meyerson, the 61st Annual Junior Symphony Ball is this Saturday (aka February 2) at Gilley’s.Needless to say, the JSB ain’t gonna be … [Read more...] about 61st Annual Junior Symphony Ball At Gilley’s On Saturday Is Nearly Sold-Out!