While North Texas is hitting temperatures that are eye popping, the folks at the Dallas Zoo just announced that their annual Dollar Day will take place Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Dollar-Day special will include:$1 admission for ages 3 and older (free for 2 and under) $1 face painting on Cat Green $1 canned water $1 bird food at Travis and … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo Dollar Day Is Thursday With Spray Fans, And Misting And Water Bottle Refill Stations Galore
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JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story
The 7th Annal Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club was a group hug on Tuesday, April 17. VIPs gathered in the Founders’ Room with Barbara and John Stuart, Dee Wyly, Jill Rowlett, Ann Dyer, Honorary Co-Chair Joyce Lacerte and her sister Roxann Vyazmensky, Richard Neely, Nancy Carter, Louise Griffeth, Pam Perella, Lynn McBee and Lisa Cooley. On the terrace … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story
JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Callier Cares Luncheon
The Callier Cares Luncheon benefiting the Callier Center for Communication Disorders on Tuesday, April 17, was like a family celebration. From Honorary Co-Chairs Joyce and Larry Lacerte being surrounded by many of their clan, the naming of the new wings of the Callier Center after philanthropic families, to a young family that benefited from Callier Center, the Dallas Country … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Callier Cares Luncheon
Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Cattle Baronesses are known for their fundraising to battle cancer and for being great lookers. But once a year, they play second fiddle in the looks department when the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball convenes. This year it took place thanks to the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center for Disney on Ice’s “Dare To Dream” performance with a pre-party in the Jack Daniels … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Family Place Adds 13 New Members To Its Board Of Directors And The Family Place Foundation Board
The Family Place has just announced 13 new volunteers to its leadership positions.The Family Place CEO Paige Flink reported the organization’s board of directors has added Jeannie Barsam of Gifting Brands, Kerry Cole of Trinity Industries Inc., Monika Flood of Istation, nonprofit consultant Carlos Gonzalez-Jamie, Margo McClinton Stoglin of Ignite, Aaliyah Miranda of … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds 13 New Members To Its Board Of Directors And The Family Place Foundation Board
The Family Place’s 2017 Partners Card Team Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With Another $1M+ Banner Year
Having recovered from shopping overload with deep discounts, The Family Place's 2017 Partners Card Co-Chairs Brynn Bagot Allday and Jennifer Burns, their sponsors and committee members had the Dallas skyline in the background as they celebrated their million-dollar plus haul on Thursday, January 25, at Dec on Dragon. Here's a report from the field:Over 150 guests overlooked … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s 2017 Partners Card Team Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With Another $1M+ Banner Year
Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts
There was a chill in the air and the forecast of light snow in the days ahead. But neither that nor Annette Simmons' in-recovery cough was going to prevent a special announcement from being made regarding Annette's late husband, Harold C. Simmons, on Friday, January 12.Even state politicos like Sen. Don Huffines and State Rep. Morgan Meyer with their staffs had arranged … [Read more...] about Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation Reception
In these parts the importance of events can't be judged by the number of guests. Such was the case on the afternoon of Friday, January 12, at Annette Simmons' and Jerry Fronterhouse's estate. The crowd was made up of less than 25, but what a heady group it was — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, State Sen. Don Huffines, State Rep. Morgan Meyer, Texas Tech University System Chancellor … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation Reception