While the southeast coast is bracing for Hurricane Florence’s arrival, North Texans are relieved not to be near a hurricane zone. Sure, back in 1978 the relatively new TV show "Dallas" had the Ewing boys scrambling back to Dallas before a hurricane was to hit in "Wind of Vengeance." Locals had a good giggle out of that episode.Regardless, while the Carolinas, Virginias, … [Read more...] about Prepare Now Before It Chills
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 5th Annual Harvest
According to the 5th Harvest Co-Chairs Maggie Kipp and Melinda Knowles,We, along with our Honorary Chair Chef Stephan Pyles, invite the Dallas community to join us, for the 5th annual Harvest benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) on Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. at a new venue, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Put on your “garden glamour” attire (think … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 5th Annual Harvest
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton County Friends Of The Family
Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF), the sole provider of comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Denton County, is participating in North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 20th! North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas' annual 18-hour online giving extravaganza for North Texas nonprofits that is powered by … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton County Friends Of The Family
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Crossroads Community Services
Have you ever opened your pantry or refrigerator to make a meal and found it completely empty? Many of us would run to the store or pull out our phone and order delivery – but what if you just spent the last of your money on rent and couldn’t do that? That was Diana’s recent struggle, and why she visited Crossroads Community Services’ pantry.She and her husband have … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Crossroads Community Services
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
Chef Stephan Pyles Hosts 2018 Harvest Kick-Off Party At His Flora Cafe
When Chef Stephan Pyles comes on board for a project, he goes overboard in the effort. He had already signed up to be the honorary chef for the North Texas Food Bank's 5th Annual Harvest on Friday, September 21, as well as masterminding the VIP gathering the night of the fundraiser.But on Tuesday, June 12, he hosted the fundraiser's kick-off party at his Flora Cafe. The … [Read more...] about Chef Stephan Pyles Hosts 2018 Harvest Kick-Off Party At His Flora Cafe
JUST IN: Niki And Ryan Anthony To Serve As Dallas Symphony Gala 2018 Honorary Co-Chairs
With today’s shower, honorary chairs are blooming all over the place. Word just arrived from Dallas Symphony Gala 2018 Co-Chairs Lisa and Bob Segert that Niki and Ryan Anthony will be the black-tie fundraiser’s honorary co-chairs on Saturday, September 15, at the Meyerson.According to Lisa, “Niki and Ryan have done so much to bring awareness to and raise money for multiple … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Niki And Ryan Anthony To Serve As Dallas Symphony Gala 2018 Honorary Co-Chairs
Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
With a last gasp before graduations, weddings and summer hiatuses kicked into place, The Stewpot Alliance held its annual spring party at Cara Obert's and Ben Wissink's home on Wednesday, May 16, to reveal the results of the 2018 Soup's On! Luncheon and plans for the 2019 fundraiser.One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of a $204,000 check to The Stewpot … [Read more...] about Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser
Plans for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual “Change Is Good” have just been announced with a trifecta of families chairing the uber fun at Brook Hollow. The trio includes six adults and 10 munchkins — Jennifer and Scott Chandler with their children Brooke, Wyatt, Harper Leigh and Samantha; Celia and Kevin Walker with their kids Olivia and Kingston; and Nikki and Crayton Webb … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Change Is Good Tri-Chair Families Announced For Community Partners Of Dallas Fundraiser
JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
Joining the people with good taste at Stephan Pyles’ Flora Street Café tonight was the 2018 Harvest committee to hear about details for the fifth annual North Texas Food Bank fundraiser from Co-Chairs Maggie Cooke Kipp and Melinda Knowles and Honorary Chair Stephan.As reported previously, the shindig of food-festing will take place at the Dallas Arboretum on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party