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MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

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While you may be settling down for a Christmas feast, here is a flashmob of 100 that got the attention of  2010 shoppers chowing down in a shopping center's food court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE It's rather doubtful that you will experience the same surprise today as you dine... that is, unless you have a very big dining room. * Video courtesy of … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

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2020 has been a bit different for every man, woman, child and pet. So, MySweetCharity is gonna shake things up a bit for Christmas. Since homebound has become a state mind and body, we’re gonna celebrate Christmas with holiday flash mobs throughout the day to remind us of the good old days when people wore smiles instead of masks and they gathered in crowds oblivious of a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries

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Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries

Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetWishList Series Extended To New Year’s Eve

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In a year when so many had such great needs, it’s no surprise that the MySweetWishList series has been overwhelmed. So much so that the original plan of having it end Christmas Eve has been extended to New Year’s Eve. If you haven’t gotten your wish in, send it lickety-split, keeping in mind the following: If you’re a North Texas 501 (c) 3 and want to get your message … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetWishList Series Extended To New Year’s Eve

Darren “The Royal Chef” McGrady Shares Some Of His Sweets With North Texas Sweethearts

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If you think the Center For BrainHealth folks just sit around thinking smart thoughts, your thinking is all wrong. They do fun things like Tuesday night's cooking class with Chef Darren "The Royal Chef" McGrady. And leave it to Darren to come up with the perfect sweets for the holidays. He's even shared a couple of 'em just in time for next week's celebrations. Warm … [Read more...] about Darren “The Royal Chef” McGrady Shares Some Of His Sweets With North Texas Sweethearts

Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show To Light Up The Friendly Skies Over Fair Park Saturday Night

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Saturday night the skies over the Cotton Bowl are going to be dazzling thanks to 1,000 Intel drones for Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show. Only eight communities in the country were selected for the free sky-tacular presentation and Dallas won the luck of the draw not once but twice. According to Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White, “After a particularly tough … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Holiday Drone Light Show To Light Up The Friendly Skies Over Fair Park Saturday Night

JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch

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As the temperatures were dropping tonight like Black Friday prices and horse-drawn carriages were making the rounds of Highland Park neighborhoods, HP Mayor Margo Goodwin in a Christmas red coat, Christmas tree broach, black gloves and light-blue mask prepared to officially kick off the holiday season by lighting the Landmark Pecan Tree. Nearby, HP Director of Town … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch

Dallas County’s Oldest Tree Lighting Tradition Continues, Thanks To A Guy Named Joe

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From holidays to class reunions, every tradition needs a start, and this year is perfect to create one for your family. But first, the backstory. When Dallas County's first physician Dr. John Cole’s son Joe Cole returned to the Dallas area from the Civil War, he “unknowingly plowed over a small pecan tree” with his mule team on his father’s acreage. So the story goes that … [Read more...] about Dallas County’s Oldest Tree Lighting Tradition Continues, Thanks To A Guy Named Joe

Reimagined Veterans Day To Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II

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As the baby boomer generation seeks refuge in smoothing away wrinkles and weighing Medicare health plans, the “greatest generation” that heroically took to the trenches of World War II and spawned the boomers is getting fewer and fewer. Instead of the vibrant young people who crossed seas to fight against evil, they are now relying on wheelchairs, caretakers and memories of … [Read more...] about Reimagined Veterans Day To Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II

A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Election Day Tips And Reminders

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Just in case you’re one of the few who didn’t opt for early bird status or just haven’t made up your mind on how to cast your vote, your time has come. Tuesday is Election Day! And this year is a little different. Okay, it’s big different with more votes being cast than ever before. But there’s another difference for Dallas County Elections. Instead of going to your … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2020 Election Day Tips And Reminders