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Junior League Of Dallas’ Annual Community Volunteer Fair Gets Underway Saturday

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This Saturday the Junior Leaguers are gonna be busy. After handing out grants in the morning, they’re setting up camp in NorthPark for their annual Community Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Children’s Health, it’s the perfect way for folks to check out volunteer opportunities with the various nonprofits supported by the JLD-ers. There are six areas of … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas’ Annual Community Volunteer Fair Gets Underway Saturday

Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher

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Children’s Medical Center Dallas celebrated the start of December with its annual tree lighting in the courtyard on Monday, December 2. Despite the 50-degree weather, young patients arrived with IVs, in wheelchairs and even in red wagons to see the mammoth tree decorated with Santas, reindeer and angels. To ward off the evening's chill, there were blankets, heat … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher

JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como

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Santa and his reindeer team are back home at the North Pole. While Rudolph and his pals are enjoying hoof massages, Santa is regaling Mrs. Claus with what he saw and the chimneys that he squeezed down. The entire highlight of the 24-hour tour of the world was how many presents he left at homes. It was a whopping 7,574,576,003 thanks to the help of his staff of elves, both at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Santa Breaks His Previous Records Of Gift Giving And Elves Head To Lake Como

Good Merry Christmas Morning

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Let's start off the day with some holiday cheer thanks to Mariah Carey* at Disney's 2016 Magical Holiday Celebration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV10YR9HK4w If you feel like dancing around the Christmas tree and singing along, here are the words... as if you don't already know 'em: I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care … [Read more...] about Good Merry Christmas Morning

NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks

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'Tis the night before Christmas and the kids are going absolutely bonkers waiting for the gent in the red suit with white trim to hit their ZIP codes. To help the household survive the anxiety of “Is he here yet?,” NORAD has once again created a marvelous website tracking Santa and his herd of reindeer around the world. You can view his journey on your computer using 2D or … [Read more...] about NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks

Celebrate The Season Of Being Grateful Today

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Whether in the snowy Rockies, chilling at an airport for a delayed flight or staying home-sweet-home, MySweetCharity will still be posting. The reason? Like the North Texas nonprofits that tirelessly work 24/7, we'll still be trying to keep up with 'em. May you have a restful day of enjoying the blessings of the season. And while this Thanksgiving may be the first one on … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Season Of Being Grateful Today

MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

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The MySweetWishList series is having a slight change of plans this year. Instead of kicking off on the Monday after Thanksgiving, it will take place on the Monday before turkey day. The reason is due to Thanksgiving’s taking place later in November than usual. For newcomers, the series’ goal/hope is to provide North Texans with the chance to learn about nonprofits and their … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Series Kicks Off Earlier Than Usual

A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed

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While North Texas weather can change faster than a quick-change-artist, Monday's forecast of rain and temperatures in the 50s may put a damper* on the scheduled Veterans Day Parade's "Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day" in downtown Dallas. Parade Chair Pat Teipel has arranged a stellar lineup including the Honorable Sam Johnson as honorary parade chair and LTC James … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed

Tips On Adjusting To Daylight Saving Times Ending This Sunday

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This Sunday at 2 a.m., that hour you lost back in March will be restored thanks to the end of Daylight Saving Time. In addition to getting to sleep in an hour longer, the sun will be rising at 6:46 a.m. and setting at 5:34 p.m. While there is no fundraising activity to celebrate the returned hour, there are some things that you can do around the house/office. For … [Read more...] about Tips On Adjusting To Daylight Saving Times Ending This Sunday

The Evening’s Chills Didn’t Trick Munchkins From Halloween Haunting For Treats

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  Despite the evening's chill, the thrills of Halloween 2019 lurked through neighborhoods ... with parents  and older siblings in tow. Bekah and Gene Hooton split their parental duties. While Gene made the neighborhood rounds with the three Hooton munchkins in three layers of clothes, mother Bekah settled back in her finest witch garb on her front porch … [Read more...] about The Evening’s Chills Didn’t Trick Munchkins From Halloween Haunting For Treats