The Arboretum seems to be the center of the North Texas fundraising universe. Word just arrived that the North Texas Food Bank’s “Harvest” is returning to the Arboretum with a slight tweak. Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton have decided to move last year’s fundraiser of grazing from the Camp House to the yumilicious "A Tasteful Place."According to NTFB CEO/President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
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Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Childhood Antics And Elegant Suppings On March 22
The Dallas Arboretum is going to be a very, very busy place on the evening of Friday, March 22. There’s something for every taste in partying. From a grown-up playground at Rosine Hall to fine dining at A Tasteful Place, it’s going to be a-swarming with fundraising.For those who want to relive their best childhood antics, there’s Recess benefiting Dallas Afterschool. … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Childhood Antics And Elegant Suppings On March 22
Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For AWARE Affair
On the eve of Valentine's Day, the AWARE crowd strolled and shopped the Highland Park Village merchants to fundraise. It made so much sense for the ladies to find the right frocks to wear for the upcoming AWARE Affair's Celebrate The Moments. Just past 7 p.m., AWARE President Sharon Ballew told details of the event and offered the opportunity for guests to have AWARE Affair … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For AWARE Affair
NorthPark Ambassadors Take Over The Mansion Restaurant For Portrait Viewings And Dining By Candlelight And Cliburn
While the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society took over the Mansion Pavilion and Ballroom and the Baker Botts legal eagles dined upstairs on Wednesday, January 30, the Mansion restaurant displayed a “Closed for a private event” sign for the NorthPark Ambassadors (Kim Schlegel Whitman, Kimberly Alexander, Cami Goff, Kathryn Hall, Kim Hext, Linda Kao, Pat McEvoy, … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors Take Over The Mansion Restaurant For Portrait Viewings And Dining By Candlelight And Cliburn
Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights
If you had your dreams of attending the Equest Gala — Arabian Nights — on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred and haven't gotten your spot reserved, you're in trouble. According to inside sources, Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth's first fundraising outing has been such a hit that they've had to add seven tables to accommodate the requests that keeping stampeding … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Equest Gala’s Arabian Nights
Symphony Of Chefs Top Donors Strategize In The War Room About Their Picks For The KidLinks Fundraiser
In preparation for KidLinks' ninth annual Symphony of Chefs fundraiser, the sponsors and patrons gathered in The Star's War Room on Tuesday, January 29, to select which of the area's top-notch chefs would be cooking their dinners at Sixty Five Hundred. Here's a report from the field:They say everything is bigger in Texas! So it is fitting that Symphony of Chefs, which in … [Read more...] about Symphony Of Chefs Top Donors Strategize In The War Room About Their Picks For The KidLinks Fundraiser
Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance
According to one Soup's On! Luncheon vet chef, this year's venue was a vast improvement over last year’s fundraiser, when “there were no bowls. The staff seemed like they didn’t know what was going on, as if it was their first day.”Not so this year. Chief Chef Brian Luscher praised the professionalism of the Hilton Anatole staff and how they were all smiles and greeting … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance
After Touring Stewpot Alliance, Soup’s On Keynoter Regina Calcaterra Was Part Of The Event’s Patron Party
On the evening of Wednesday, January 16, the weather provided just a slight chill thanks to a 60-degree temperature and a breeze. At Christine and Frank Scardino’s Preston Hollow mansion, a fellow made his way to the fireplace in the living room and den to make sure fires were well in place.Everything was in place for The Stewpot Alliance's Soup's On! Luncheon patron party … [Read more...] about After Touring Stewpot Alliance, Soup’s On Keynoter Regina Calcaterra Was Part Of The Event’s Patron Party
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest has been hard at work lining up plans for The Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser. It will return on Monday, March 4, to the Dallas Country Club.This year’s awardees include:Can Do! Couple Award — Kathy and Larry Helm for “their support of the Dallas non-profit community, most recently The Senior Source, a Wilkinson … [Read more...] about 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
From VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause,“On behalf of The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, I am honored to thank two incredibly generous philanthropists. In late December VNA received not only one, but two truly transformational gifts at year end, making the way for a healthier, happier new year for vulnerable seniors in Dallas County.“Long-time VNA … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
Approaching Frigid Temps Provide The Perfect Time For Souping Up And Dumping Pills
Thursday’s Soups On! Luncheon at the Anatole could not be better planned. Sure, those wonderful weather guessers are almost giddy over the fact that the temperatures just might be hitting the upper 60s on Friday.But, alas, overnight a wall of cold air is going to be collapsing on North Texas. Starting Saturday those numbers will drop nearly 40 degrees hitting way below … [Read more...] about Approaching Frigid Temps Provide The Perfect Time For Souping Up And Dumping Pills