With weather guessers warning of stormy conditions days before the 57th Family Night at Six Flags on Friday, April 4, Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Dallas President Wynne Brown and Event Co-Chairs Claire Arnot, Meredith Baird, Bessie Doffermyer and Sarita Francis were prepared with back-up plans. As it was, Mother Nature held her temper and loads of families … [Read more...] about Threats Of Rainy Weather Didn’t Deter 2025 Family Night At Six Flags From Partying The Night Away
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30th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Marches On Thanks To A Brilliant Idea And Enduring Partnerships
Known for being a very creative type, former Richards Group advertising executive Dave Kroencke had an idea back in 1996. It wasn’t for a major corporation or a local business operation, but for a little non-profit called Dallas CASA that was just celebrating its 16th year of advocating for youngsters in the judicial system. As Dallas CASA Board Member/Plot Twist Principal … [Read more...] about 30th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Marches On Thanks To A Brilliant Idea And Enduring Partnerships
JUST IN: Dallas’ Own Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Were True Blue-And-White In Revealing 2025 Tablescapes Plans
Despite the skies starting to show signs of raindrops, members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Dallas Chapter were right at home tonight revealing the 2025 Kappa Tablescapes plans at Natalie and Mike McGuire's incredible home that simply oozed with Kappa Kappa Gamma true-blue aura. No wonder! KKG McGuire sisters Maddy McGuire and Sophie McGuire, along with blonde Shelby … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas’ Own Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Were True Blue-And-White In Revealing 2025 Tablescapes Plans
AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction
Energized by the memory of those who have lost the fight to Alzheimer's and others who are currently in the trenches against the deadly disease, AWARE Dallas' AWARE Affair has become a celebration of the progress in battling the disease. On Friday, April 4, the 2025 AWARE Affair returned to Gilley's Dallas with a heck of a lot of whooping and debuted the addition of the "purple … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction
Dallas CASA Kicked Off Child Abuse Prevention Month With Inspirational Presentations And Burgers
With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle and her staff opened their headquarters on Friday, April 4, for a gathering of friends and supporters to thank and inspire them in reducing the incidents of child abuse in Dallas. Here's a report from the field: Dallas CASA’s building in East Dallas was packed Friday, … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Kicked Off Child Abuse Prevention Month With Inspirational Presentations And Burgers
JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance’s 2025 Soup’s On! Scored A Whopping $598K And Revealed 2026 Leadership And Deets
As the spring of 2025 fundraising starts transitioning into the annual summer hiatus, some good news about the first half of 2025 was heard at Lydia and Dan Novakov's home last night. As the rooms filled with all types of The Stewpot friends like Sarah Losinger and Debbie and David Johnson, across the way from Monica and Jay Rosser while Ray Francis was making his way to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance’s 2025 Soup’s On! Scored A Whopping $598K And Revealed 2026 Leadership And Deets
April Showers And The Joule’s “Ups And Downs” Called For More Parkers And Squeegees At Azalea Luncheon
Had Mother Nature played nicely on Wednesday, April 2, the Turtle Creek Association’s 2025 Azalea Luncheon presented by WRMC would have been lovely. But as any event planner knows all too well, Ma Nature is notorious for sometimes throwing a hitch in the day’s plans ... especially in North Texas So it was that, as the Azalea Luncheon VIP-types gathered for the event at The … [Read more...] about April Showers And The Joule’s “Ups And Downs” Called For More Parkers And Squeegees At Azalea Luncheon
Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
Fall is just six months away and as folks have their bags packed for summer getaways, those with long-term planning in mind are looking to the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Already Family Gateway has its sights set on Saturday, November 8, at Gilley's Dallas for the Denim and Diamonds fundraiser with Alex and Gowri Sharma serving as honorary co-chairs. In … [Read more...] about Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: The Turtle Creek Association’s 2025 Azalea Luncheon
While the proverb goes "April showers bring May flowers," the deluge of rain and wind on Wednesday, April 2, had forced the Room To Grow Luncheon organizers to move indoors at NorthPark without a hitch. On the other hand at the same time, the Turtle Creek Association's Azalea Luncheon at The Joule Hotel wasn't as lucky. Despite the "know-before-you-go" instructions, guests … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: The Turtle Creek Association’s 2025 Azalea Luncheon
JUST IN: Cotillion Club’s 81st Annual Gala May Have Raised $31K But It Netted $41K For Genesis
The 81-year-old Dallas Cotillion Club's Gala "Havana Nights" on Saturday, April 26, at The Drey Hotel was a black-tie fundraiser benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter and Support. Originally reports exclaimed that the event had raised $31K to help women escaping abusive relationships. As the bean counters started slugging away at their abacuses, they discovered the raised … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cotillion Club’s 81st Annual Gala May Have Raised $31K But It Netted $41K For Genesis
JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry
While some North Texans were over at Frisco's The Star for the ACM Awards and peeps like Carole Braden headed to the Dallas Arboretum for Thursday night's concert featuring Fleatwood MAC, the literal party animals like Dallas Zoo CEO Lisa New, Cindy and Chuck Gummer, Bill Braem, Diane and Hal Brierley, Ann Stuart, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Paul Ridley, Kim and Greg Hext and Carol … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry