What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (The Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical Foundation, United To Learn and the CCB 70th Anniversary Project benefiting Children’s Health-led pediatric mental health initiative), had hardly had the chance to let the news of their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
Sold-Out Alert: 2022 Tablescapes Luncheon
Memorial Day isn’t even here and the “Sold-Out” sign is already showing up for fall fundraisers. 2022 Tablescapes Co-Chairs Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee have just reported that the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Chapter's luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Tuesday, October 11, is a done deal. But then what could one expect with designer Lela Rose as the guest … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert: 2022 Tablescapes Luncheon
Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
Grovel Alert: 2022 Day At The Races
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
Dallas Arboretum’s Food And Wine Festival VIP Party Kicked Off A Delicious Fundraiser
Thanks to daylight saving time the sun performed a slow but perfect setting in the west as the Dallas Arboretum’s Food and Wine Festival presented by Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians got underway on Thursday, March 24. The scene was one that was picture perfect with the skyline of downtown Dallas in the background and White Rock Lake looking quite pristine on the … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Food And Wine Festival VIP Party Kicked Off A Delicious Fundraiser
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
POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine
Well, it appears that Mother Nature got the best of tonight’s Vine and Dine. Despite yesterday's claim to carry on and the best efforts of the Ability Connection fundraiser organizers, the day's treacherous conditions of frigid temperatures and icy roads forced the last-minute postponement of the event scheduled to take place at The Hall On Dragon. While the news is … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine
Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling
Despite today’s freezing temperatures, the 2022 Vine And Dine’s “A Night In Napa” is all systems go for the Ability Connection fundraiser Thursday night at The Hall on Dragon. To gin up the excitement of the night's live auction, organizers have had the luxury packages previewed online . While the goodies range from NorthPark’s Eataly cooking class and spa treatments … [Read more...] about Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling
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
Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races Letter Signing Revealed A “True” Love Backstory
As Jennifer and Richard Dix’s household was juggling past oops and leading forth on Thursday, February 10, the street in front of their home was jammed with everything from constructions trucks to sedans. On the outside, workers repaired the house’s roof damaged from the previous week’s Winter Storm Landon. It seems that a major chunk of ice had plummeted onto the roof, … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races Letter Signing Revealed A “True” Love Backstory