With the horses warming up for this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the locals are nearing the "sold-out" finish line for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races. According to insiders, there are only a handful of the $200 reservations left. While the “the most exciting two minutes in sports” doesn’t take place until just before 6 p.m. (CST), the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2022 Day At The Races
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Get Thee To Shakespeare Dallas’ 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash And Pub Crawl
If William Shakespeare were still around today, he would be turning 458 on April 26. But just because The Bard is writing in the after-life doesn’t mean that the Shakespeare Dallas company isn’t going to celebrate the occasion. In fact, they’re going to hold their 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash and Pub Crawl a couple of days early on Saturday, April 23. From 2 p.m. to 7 … [Read more...] about Get Thee To Shakespeare Dallas’ 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash And Pub Crawl
Winter Storm Landon Didn’t Stop CASAblanca Guests From Being Game To Party On For Dallas CASA
While many folks were still thawing from the arrival of Winter Storm Landon, the stalwart Dallas CASA supporters were game to get out and party on for the annual CASAblanca at The Hall on Dragon on Saturday, February 5. The in-person types were rewarded with "The Special Edition Band bringing a big group of musicians, who played so many hits that they kept the crowd on the … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Landon Didn’t Stop CASAblanca Guests From Being Game To Party On For Dallas CASA
JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Heading To Turtle Creek Park With Strodes And Haddocks
Community Partners of Dallas is literally changing things up for its 16th annual Change is Good fundraiser. But before the changes are revealed, there a few of things staying in place. First of all, CrossFirst Bank is once again the presenting sponsor. Second, the T-shirt contest will return with details to be announced soon. Third, the change-gathering competition will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Heading To Turtle Creek Park With Strodes And Haddocks
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger Announces Her Retirement
In addition to North Texas school superintendents, area non-profits are suffering a nasty case of leadership retirements. The latest to announce her pending retirement is Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger after eight years of “transforming the backbone of the organization into an industry leader in the Dallas non-profit sector.” In response to the news, Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger Announces Her Retirement
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Turning Up The Heat At Saturday Night’s CASAblanca
Despite the nighttime temperatures continuing to dip below freezing, Dallas CASA Young Professionals are proceeding with its CASAblanca 2022 presented by Parvin Law Group P.C. this Saturday night at The Hall on Dragon. And folks who are showing signs of cabin fever are buying tickets for the annual Dallas CASA fundraiser. There are still some VIP tickets ($250) and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Turning Up The Heat At Saturday Night’s CASAblanca
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
ChildCareGroup CEO/President Tori Mannes has been as busy as a COVID testing site. Not only did she take a deep breath and cancel the CCG's 120th Anniversary Celebration last week, she dealt with the non-profit's fav brain teaser fundraiser The Great Adventure Hunt that was scheduled for this Friday (aka January 21). But being the daughter of Dr. Gail Thomas, Tori wasn't … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
Dallas CASA Young Professionals definitely play around. That is, they haul in a heck of a lot of money for Dallas CASA through their annual CASAblanca Casino Party*. Despite holding a variety of fundraiser including a concert and 5K, this one is the largest and raises the most funds. This year’s Event Co-Chairs Mindy Busch, Elena Littleton and Sonya Reddy are steamrolling … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Are Game To Party The Night Away At CASAblanca
The 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Is Game To Raise Funds for ChildCareGroup
After all the holiday hoopla simmers down, January tends to be rather ho-hum. But the ChildCareGroup folks are taking full advantage of the lull by holding its 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt on Friday, January 21. Presented by PepsiCo, this year’s Co-Chairs Rebecca Acuna and Texas State Rep. Rafael Anchia have arranged for a set of Escape Room-like puzzles throughout The … [Read more...] about The 12th Annual Great Adventure Hunt Is Game To Raise Funds for ChildCareGroup
Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
Back in 2002 the idea that had been simmering started gathering steam. For some it was a crazy idea; to others it was a stroke of genius. Perhaps it was both. The idea was the creation of a park over Woodall Rodgers, a recessed highway. John Zogg played the role of Tom Sawyer rallying organizations and people to the undertaking. One of those people was Capital Bank Founder Jody … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots