Sunday is Father’s Day. Why not celebrate at Trinity River Revel? You’ll be part of the official opening of the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, the Trinity Skyline Trail, the West Dallas Gateway Plaza and the Sylvan Avenue Bridge. That’s a lot of openings! But there’s so much more. From a gospel brunch to a campfire party, folks are going to start partying at … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Trinity River Revel Takes Place All Day Sunday
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The Ebby House At Juliette Fowler Communities Is Dedicated With Ebby Halliday Cutting The Ribbon
While the attention may have been on Dwell With Dignity’s month-long Thrift Studio back in April and May, the DWD team was busily working with Dallas Junior Forum, Comerica Bank and contractor David Oliver and Olicon to finish up a major project — The Ebby House at Dallas’ Juliette Fowler Communities in Lakewood. No, it wasn’t a retirement home for residential Realtors. … [Read more...] about The Ebby House At Juliette Fowler Communities Is Dedicated With Ebby Halliday Cutting The Ribbon
Who Says Nothing Happens In June?
For those who have already flown the Dallas coop, here’s what you’ve left behind — rising temperatures, humbling humility and very little rain in sight. Now here’s just a smattering of off-the-beaten-track events that you’ll be missing in the days to come: Friday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and Saturday, June 7 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) — Evidently, … [Read more...] about Who Says Nothing Happens In June?
Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Lead The Ribbon Cutting For Dallas CASA’s New Headquarters And Expanded Child Advocacy Services
All eyes were on Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones when the couple arrived for the April 16 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dallas CASA’s new headquarters building at Swiss Avenue and Texas Street. After all, it was a donation of $1.4 million from Jan and Trevor’s foundation that had helped jump-start the new building, which will enable Dallas CASA to expand its services. Even so, Trevor … [Read more...] about Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Lead The Ribbon Cutting For Dallas CASA’s New Headquarters And Expanded Child Advocacy Services
Chilly Weather, Kids And Fun Greet The Trains At NorthPark For Ronald McDonald House Of Dallas
For a first time in ages, Queenie was unable to attend the first choo-choo of the Trains at NorthPark benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. It was an early-stage cold and she wasn’t about to share it with anyone, especially adorable munchkins. So, she had one of her favorite elves do the following report from the field. . . or, in this case, shall we say the … [Read more...] about Chilly Weather, Kids And Fun Greet The Trains At NorthPark For Ronald McDonald House Of Dallas
Moore Park Gateway Dedicated With Dignitaries, Benefactors, Ribbon Cutting And “Fever”
Between the heat and the humidity, it’s a race nowadays to see which can make you more miserable in the late afternoon. Gee, one would think it was Houston around here. But such conditions didn’t hold back well-wishers, supporters, neighbors, city leaders and Trinity troopers from attending the Moore Park Gateway dedication on Thursday, June 13. To counter the conditions, … [Read more...] about Moore Park Gateway Dedicated With Dignitaries, Benefactors, Ribbon Cutting And “Fever”
Trevor Rees-Jones Doesn’t Need A Microphone At Opening Of Spanking New Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
There is one thing that Trevor Rees-Jones doesn't need — a microphone. That's especially true when he gets his dander up like Thursday. At the ribbon-cutting of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center's spanking new Rees-Jones Child Protection Center, he proved it to a large filled-beyond-capacity auditorium.The new facilities are four times as large as the stately mansion at … [Read more...] about Trevor Rees-Jones Doesn’t Need A Microphone At Opening Of Spanking New Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
Despite Threatening Weather, Nexus Recovery Center Cuts The Ribbon For New Adolescent Dormitory
Nexus Recovery Center just can't a break when it comes to weather. When they unveiled the billboard promoting its capital campaign, the wind was so over the top that arrangements had to be re-arranged. Instead of going up to the billboard, the speakers were just raised to below the base of the board. As for the unveiling itself, well, it took on the appearance of a major kite … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Weather, Nexus Recovery Center Cuts The Ribbon For New Adolescent Dormitory
January Doldrums Run Out Of Time Thanks To Omega’s Opening At NorthPark For North Texas Food Bank
January is supposed to be oh-so dull. It's a time when evenings are spent on treadmills and paying bills. Shopping centers are as verboten as a box of dark chocolate Godiva caramels. But then there are the exceptions to the rule. Those occasions that those flawless faces seek like kittens in search of a toy filled with catnip. Such was the case last night at the opening of … [Read more...] about January Doldrums Run Out Of Time Thanks To Omega’s Opening At NorthPark For North Texas Food Bank
George W. Bush Center’s Rumored September 11th Opening Is Oh-So Wrong
Like the Mayan tale of the world ending on December 21, 2012, and the myth that Elvis is alive, outlandish rumors seem to take on lives of their own. The newest one making the rounds is the George W. Bush Center's opening being moved to Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Oh-so wrong, folks. According to the Center's Director of Communications Hannah Abney, the opening is "still … [Read more...] about George W. Bush Center’s Rumored September 11th Opening Is Oh-So Wrong
Saturday’s Child Is Full Of Activities
Despite temperatures rising into the upper 70s, the first day of December is going to be a blockbuster for kids of all ages.First there's the Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas. No need to wear the woollies this year, but do get there early to get a great seat. If your place for watching is at home, no problem. It will be aired on WFAA-CH. 8 starting at … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Child Is Full Of Activities