After years of observing previous Crystal Charity Balls, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner smartly decided to make the guests' arrival go more smoothly for her fundraising gala, themed "New York Holiday," on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a nutshell, event photographers and servers with drink trays were asked to stay away from the entrance as the evening's … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball
The 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday! on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole was literally a perfect storm, with Mother Nature making a challenging time fashionably worse. From the start it was going to be a memorable "buckle your belts" night, with a drenching flood of rain that only an ark might have handled. Even after guests waited what seemed like … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball
Cancer Support Community North Texas Guests “Uniformly” Got With The Red Tie Gala’s “Golden Age of Flight” Theme
When the Cancer Support Community North Texas announced that its annual 2024 Red Tie Gala was going to have a flighty "Golden Age of Flight" theme, with the fundraiser taking place at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, the guests dressed for the occasion. That's why gents and gals in vintage pilot and flight attendant uniforms like Cynde and Rick Coulson, Jeanne-Marie and … [Read more...] about Cancer Support Community North Texas Guests “Uniformly” Got With The Red Tie Gala’s “Golden Age of Flight” Theme
JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball General Admission Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 10 A.M.
While North Texans are grateful not to be in Cincinnati and other parts of the Midwest facing Winter Storm Blair, the young crowd is preparing for a swift sellout for the 2025 Junior Symphony Ball. 2025 JSB Co-Chairs Emerson Mayes of Bishop Lynch, Clara Tolleson and Johnny Willingham of Episcopal School of Dallas, Gracelyn Nix and Jack Steed of Highland Park, Kate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball General Admission Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 10 A.M.
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
With college bowl games and the 2025 Super Bowl putting a competitive feel in the air, one of the area’s most challenging and fun fundraisers will be taking place on the evening of Friday, January 24, at Union Station. It's the 15th annual Great Adventure Hunt being co-chaired by those money-raising gals Calvert Collins-Bratton and Lynn McBee. Benefiting … [Read more...] about ChildCareGroup Will Have “Connections” Galore For Its Great Adventure Hunt At Union Station
Sneaker And Hooved Set Had A “Spirited” Time At Wilkinson Center’s 2024 Pantry In The Park
Giving the usual evening fundraising footwear of stilettos, evening slippers and cowboy boots the night off, the Pantry In The Park guests donned their most showstopping sneakers for the Wilkinson Center fundraiser. After all, the theme for the event taking place at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, October 18, was "Starry Night Sneakers Soiree." Practically the … [Read more...] about Sneaker And Hooved Set Had A “Spirited” Time At Wilkinson Center’s 2024 Pantry In The Park
2024 Change Is Good Was Bright And Shiny At NorthPark’s Pumpkin Patch Sneak Preview
Unlike last year’s Community Partners of Dallas’ Change Is Good, when youngsters and their families were shivering in chilly conditions due to an early cold front, this year’s fundraiser went to the other end of the thermometer. Taking place at NorthPark Center’s Center Garden on Sunday, October 13, it was a sunglasses and sunscreen situation as the temperatures stayed in the … [Read more...] about 2024 Change Is Good Was Bright And Shiny At NorthPark’s Pumpkin Patch Sneak Preview
MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days’ Saturday With Santa
According to Rainbow Days Board Member Mary Jo McKeller, “During this holiday season, I wish for the help of our community to fill stockings and spread holiday joy to children and families in need for Rainbow Days 28th annual Saturday with Santa event [taking place on Saturday, December 14]. “Saturday with Santa will benefit over 700 children and parents … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rainbow Days’ Saturday With Santa
2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
While the world seemed overwhelmed with politics, there was nothing like the laughter of free-for-all play of children. But on this occasion it was even more so at the Callier Listening Camp at Cross Creek Ranch on Wednesday, July 31. That's where dozens of youngsters 11 years and younger had a day of climbing a rock tower, sliding down a low-up slide and just racing … [Read more...] about 2024 Callier Listening Camp Was Filled With The Laughter Of Children Playing Hokey Pokey
DSOL Debs And Honor Guard Had A Night Of Game Playing At The Annual Casino Party
Despite loads of North Texans heading to faraway places for summer hiatuses, dozens of the 2025 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes, Honor Guard and their folks took a "chance" to get together on Friday, July 19, at Arlington Hall. The occasion was the annual Casino Party at which guests supped, sipped, danced and played casino games thanks to the evening's sponsor … [Read more...] about DSOL Debs And Honor Guard Had A Night Of Game Playing At The Annual Casino Party