Last night the gals who hadn’t worn stilettos in ages were wobbling over the cobblestone driveway leading to the exquisite backyard of Marcia and Mark King’s Preston Hollow estate. The reason for the invitation-only, in-person, masked, outdoor gathering, co-chaired by Mason Custard, Pilar Henry, Marcia King and Sara Stroud, was for the kick-off of the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day … [Read more...] about 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Honorees, Fashions And Details Revealed
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JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
While North Texas COVID-19 case numbers have continued to look like Six Flags’ Judge Roy Scream, the changes in fundraising events for the rest of 2020 have calmed down a bit. The good news is there are no cancellations in the roll-out. Here’s today’s update: Going Virtual ChristianWorks for Children’s Celebrate Children scheduled for Saturday, October … [Read more...] about October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
The Dallas Historical Society’s annual Awards For Excellence luncheon is undergoing some major changes. While other organizations have gone the virtual route, the DHS wanted to have an in-person celebration to show off its digs at the newly renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. With fingers crossed to have such an event, the presentation of the awards will not take place in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
When the 2020 Cattle Barons’ Ball was canceled, it only meant that the in-person whooping and hollering were scotched. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the 2020 CBB silent and live auction arose for one mammoth online auction that kicks off Friday morning at 9 a.m. Oh, the joys of bidding and checking updates on the monitor from your keyboard without having to … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
Shop At Neiman’s Downtown And NorthPark To Benefit 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Nonprofits
To try to help 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising with the cancellation of its Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, Neiman Marcus has stepped up to shore up the efforts. From Sunday, October 4, thru Saturday, October 10, 10% of eligible** sales will benefit CCB’s 2020 beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center … [Read more...] about Shop At Neiman’s Downtown And NorthPark To Benefit 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Nonprofits
Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
While fashion and beauty posters will report on what’s out this season (air kissing, lipstick and lip plumping are licking the bottom of must-haves) and what’s in (long-distance hugging, eyebrow sculpting and baggy eyelid enhancements), the downright queen of COVID-19 accessories is the mask. Who would have thought seven months ago that wearing a mask didn’t mean you were going … [Read more...] about Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
Despite the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show's being canceled, the event's raffle continued on because many contribution tickets had been purchased. Why, Raffle Chair Kim Hext's committee sold a record-breaking $60,000 worth of tickets. And it’s not surprising since the three items were treasures from NorthPark Center and Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
It was just a year ago that the Dallas CASA crew was preparing for its 40th anniversary of providing advocates for children in the protective care of the state. There were all types of ideas being investigated on how to make it a memory-maker of a year with in-person activities. Then all those plans tumbled when COVID-19 arrived this spring. But Dallas CASA President/CEO … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration