When it comes to domestic violence, most think of only women being victims. However, men too often suffer from relationships that include violence. Recognizing that there was a need to help men and their children, The Family Place opened Texas' first men's shelter in 2016. On Friday, July 12, The Family Place celebrated the opening of its new, expanded men's shelter in Irving … [Read more...] about The Family Place Celebrates Its New, Expanded Shelter For Men And Their Children
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Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Past Presidents Celebrate Its $5M Gift For New Pediatric Hospital
Sometimes it pays to be the only fella at a ladies luncheon and that proved very true Wednesday at Park House. The gathering was for past presidents of the Women's Auxiliary of Children Medical Center Foundation Dallas. As for the lone gent, it was the Foundation President Brent Christopher. Over the past six decades the Auxiliary has grown in membership that today is … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Past Presidents Celebrate Its $5M Gift For New Pediatric Hospital
JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 9 A.M.
Students are hardly back in classrooms and already the 2025 Junior Symphony Ball plans are high-kicking with Co-Chairs Tanner Krug of Jesuit College Prep of Dallas, Gracelyn Nix and Jack Steed of Highland Park High School, Clara Tolleson and Johnny Willingham of Episcopal School of Dallas, Emerson Mayes of Bishop Lynch High School, Teddy Fleiss of St. Mark's School of Texas, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 9 A.M.
JUST IN: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry To Keynote TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon
It has just been revealed that Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) longtime supporter and Board Alumna Effie Dennison will serve as TXWF's 39th Annual Luncheon chair. In her newest role, she has announced the keynote speaker for this year's fundraiser. Following ABC News' Deborah Roberts' keynoting the TXWF Leadership Forum in April, this year's TXWF's 39th Annual Luncheon … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry To Keynote TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon
MySweetOpportunity: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s Wings Over The Wetland
According to John Bunker Sands (JBS) Wetland Center Executive Director Catriona Glazebrook, “The JBS Wetland Center is a unique environmental education and research facility located outside of Dallas. The Center offers visitors a chance to explore one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country, fostering an understanding of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining our … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s Wings Over The Wetland
2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Lunch Was A Wheel Of [Good] Fortune For Top Producers
Just the night before, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball leadership had held a dinner for the past ball chairs at Arlington Hall sponsored by Bank of America. Less that 18 hours later on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and her team were at ChefCrystal C Abraham Salum's Salum Restaurant to sorta play games. With a working theme of Game Changer, they had … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Lunch Was A Wheel Of [Good] Fortune For Top Producers
JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
Community Partners of Dallas' (CPD) 2024 Change Is Good has a trick and a treat in store this year. While the annual fundraiser will once again have munchkins collecting all types of coins and bucks in the months ahead, it also will be helping kick off NorthPark’s inaugural Pumpkin Patch in the CenterPark Garden on Sunday, October 13. Thanks to NorthPark's renowned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
JUST IN: Shirley and Bill McIntyre IV To Serve As 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
It may seem a long way to February 2025, but Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Dixey Arterburn and 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball Co-Chairs Ginger Sager and Barbara Averitt are lining up the debs and escorts for the event at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 15. Dixey, Ginger and Barbara have just revealed that in celebration of the 46 debs who will be bowing onstage, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Shirley and Bill McIntyre IV To Serve As 2025 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
Highland Park Village Merchants To Be Showcased At The 2024 Equest Fashion Show Revealed
Equest Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show has a whole lot of runway looks set up for the Tuesday, October 1, fundraiser at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Putting their noggins together, Fashion Show Chair Katherine Wyker and Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee have come up with a collection of fashions for showstopping looks on the runway. In the lineup are … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants To Be Showcased At The 2024 Equest Fashion Show Revealed
JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
One literally needs a show biz scorecard to keep up with 5'4" Olivia Munn. For some, she was the firecracker, fast-talking "Sloan Sabbith" on Aaron Sorkin's and HBO's "Newsroom." But her resume reveals far more within the entertainment industry ranging from her early days as a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2010 to more recently diverse roles ranging from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey
Anyone who has been on board for the 2024 Paris Olympics didn't need a passport or to budge from their North Texas comfort zone. All they did was embrace NBC and its Peacock cousin coverage. In addition to the Texas claims to silver and gold like Asher Hong, Simone Biles and other champs on the platform, the galleries have been filled with all types of well-known celebrities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Friends New Life Luncheon To Feature A Chat With Camila And Matthew McConaughey