After the last few days of wet, thunderous weather, Mother Nature is showing her Irish genes with sunshine predicted for the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday along Greenville Avenue. Having the best seat on the route will be Grand Marshal/outgoing Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.Unfortunately, the temperatures are not going to be exactly conducive for wearing … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Recalls Days Of The Past And The Years Since Then
Back in 1929 things were really happening. The stock market cratered and The Great Depression engulfed the world in an economic crisis that lasted for years. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago. The first Academy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Museum of Modern Art opened to the public in New York City. Born in that year were … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Recalls Days Of The Past And The Years Since Then
Monday’s Veterans Day Parade Celebrates The Centennial Of The Holiday’s Roots
This year’s Veterans Day has century-old roots. It was 100 years ago that World War I between the Allied nations and Germany officially ended with the signing of the Armistice Treaty at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. For some it was called Armistice Day; for others, it was Remembrance Day.Following World War II and the Korean War, President Dwight … [Read more...] about Monday’s Veterans Day Parade Celebrates The Centennial Of The Holiday’s Roots
Sponsors And Builders Celebrate As The 2018 Parade Of Playhouses Winds Down
As Dallas CASA's 2018 Parade of Playhouses was winding down at NorthPark, a closing party was held at Design Within Reach on Thursday, July 12. The crowd included everyone from sponsors like Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo's Mike Brosin to builders like Capstone Classic Constructions' Debbie and Tim Guedry, You Dream It We Build It's Sherry and Patrick Jackson, Security Shutters … [Read more...] about Sponsors And Builders Celebrate As The 2018 Parade Of Playhouses Winds Down
JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
Perhaps news about a November event will help recall the sight of leaves turning gold, bundling up to weather chilly weather and season’s upcoming holidays. Thanks to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter, that news is here!Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair William Bryant has just revealed the plans and award recipients. The annual fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses
According to Dallas CASA Executive Director/President Kathleen LaValle,Need a fun and air-conditioned outing with the kids this summer? Check out Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center from June 29 to July 15. The annual awareness and fundraising event for the nonprofit that serves abused and neglected children draws visitors from all over North Texas … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses
2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity
Dallas CASA's 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses has just gotten underway for its stationary march in NorthPark. And this year’s crop of adorable little mansions may have hit an all-time high in not just creativity but also major perks. As Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis coordinated "Good Morning Texas" and Dallas Morning News interviewing folks like Crest Cadillac/ Crest Infiniti … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouses Are Showstoppers With High Tech Perks And Dazzling Creativity
Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
Spring is the time of year when the housing market flourishes like the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum. It’s also when homebuilders start plotting, planning and building the adorable mini-mansions for Dallas CASA’s 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses.Once again the “parade” will get underway at NorthPark Center. But this year’s it going to take place around the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
A Gentle Reminder: Beware Greenville Avenue Starting Friday Afternoon
After recovering from the daylight saving time adjustment this past weekend, there's another challenge this weekend for those living on the east side of "the pond (i.e. Central Expressway)." The backbone of East Dallas roads known as Greenville Avenue will be flooded with green. People, floats and pets will be fill the roadway starting early in the morning for the 39th Annual … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Greenville Avenue Starting Friday Afternoon
32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Carried On Despite Coinciding With Veterans Day Parade And A Couple Of Hiccups
When the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dallas scheduled its 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon for Friday, November 10, at the Hyatt Regency, it was all systems-go without a hitch in sight.However, just weeks before the big award presentation the Veterans Day Parade leadership announced that instead of holding the parade on … [Read more...] about 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Carried On Despite Coinciding With Veterans Day Parade And A Couple Of Hiccups
A Gentle Reminder: Over The Years Thanksgiving Day’s Has Been The Occasion To Show Gratitude And “Heal The Wounds Of The Nation”
According to tradition, Thanksgiving was a coming together of two people of different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs in 1621. So the story goes that on this occasion, the Plymouth colonists only survived their first year in the new world thanks to the Native Americans teaching them how to grow food and weather the harsh conditions. To celebrate and show their gratitude, the … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Over The Years Thanksgiving Day’s Has Been The Occasion To Show Gratitude And “Heal The Wounds Of The Nation”