The 2019 Kentucky Derby was a mess at least in Louisville, where it was rainy, resulting in a sloppy track on Saturday, May 4. However, at the Dallas Arboretum it was sunshine for Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby. However, when the day of grazing on Two Sisters edibles and adult beverages started off at the Camp House, the crowd seemed scant at … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
While the folks at Churchill Downs were watching the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, in the rain, the Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby guests celebrated in the sunshine at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House with food, fun and TV viewing.And even after the race’s winner became a history maker for its controversial decision, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
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
JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
Last night 2019 Harvest Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton gathered the North Texas Food Bank at Smita and Dr. Bharat Sangani's fabulous W Dallas Residences condo for an official kick-off celebration and the reveal of big news about the event on Friday, September 20.This year’s chief chef will be none other than that guitar-strumming, “ritzy” Dean Fearing. And if anybody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
The Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni are revving up for the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes. On their checklist, Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker have already gotten their speaker (Ray Booth), the dates (Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15), the location (Dallas Country Club), their honoree (Lindalyn Adams) their honorary chair (Louise Griffeth), a … [Read more...] about Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. And April of 2019 tested the patience and flexibility of event planners almost daily thanks to the weather. Originally, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers had locked down the place, the people and all the details for the announcement of the annual October Park And Palate on Wednesday, April 17.But thanks to weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Lanes 2 Leaders Event Strikes A 300 Game In Support Of Readers 2 Leaders
The sounds of happy talk and bowling balls clattering down the lanes before striking pins filled the Bowl and Barrel on Thursday, April 4. But the noisy, carefree evening had a serious purpose: raising money for Readers 2 Leaders, a literacy program that provides underserved Dallas kindergarten and elementary students ages 3-12 with high-quality tutoring.The third annual … [Read more...] about Lanes 2 Leaders Event Strikes A 300 Game In Support Of Readers 2 Leaders
Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
With the strong hint that North Texas was going to be the victim of a spring cold blast, Wings of Spring organizers were not taking any chances for the annual fundraiser for Literacy Achieves — a nonprofit adult literacy program — on the evening of Monday, April 1.Instead of holding the event's supper in Temple Emanu-El's open-air courtyard, it was moved to a big meeting … [Read more...] about Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
For the spring season’s grand finale of black-tie fundraising and lively auctions, the American Heart Association of Dallas’ sold-out Côtes du Coeur is going to pop the cork this Saturday at the Omni Dallas Hotel.Event Co-Chairs Laura and Eric Hutto have arranged to have the event start with a reception in the foyer letting the 1,100 guests check out the silent auction … [Read more...] about Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
Last year’s Think Ahead Group’s 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Dallas Arboretum was such a first-class finish that they’re returning Saturday, May 4.While some guests took in the sunshine and played jenga on the grounds of The Camp House, others were inside singing as one of their own played Billy Joel tunes.And while the Kentucky types may think they’re the … [Read more...] about TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
Last year’s inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke’s Fastbreaks was such a great hit that it’s returning to Eddie Deen’s on Saturday, September 21.Country western fans/Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Lisa and Clay Cooley are bringing multi-award winner Trace Adkins. Having sold 11M albums and generated more that 1B spins on Pandora, he loves being on the road. As Trace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball