Despite threats from weather guessers that North Texas was going to have a royal drenching just after noon on Friday, April 23, 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall weren’t going to back out of the CBB’s Spring Luncheon at Smoky Rose. As it turned out, the storms didn’t rain on the gals’ get together. While CBB member Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Spring Sprung At Cattle Baron’s Spring Luncheon At Smoky Rose With The “Well Heeled” Set
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Spring Luncheon
Before today’s showers swallowed up North Texas, the 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee created a fashionable traffic jam in the Smoky Rose parking lot. In addition to celebrating its annual spring luncheon, the luncheon proved to be the season's first major showing of lipstick, perfumes and elevated footwear that had been stowed away due to more than a year of pandemic … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Spring Luncheon
Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Across the street from the Austin Street Chapel, an earth mover sat quietly in what appeared to be a huge vacant lot. Only it was totally empty Thursday. On the northwest side was a tent with chairs in rows facing a podium. Behind it were 13 shining shovels in stands and topped with equally shiny hardhats. It was the setting for the 11 a.m. groundbreaking for the new Austin … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Attention, Shoppers: Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend Approaches
After the past 18 months of tornadoes, winter storms and shelter-in-place lifestyles, you might want to add the Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend to your calendar. From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, until midnight on Monday, April 26, the State of Texas has declared “anyone can purchase certain emergency preparedness supplies tax free anywhere … [Read more...] about Attention, Shoppers: Emergency Preparedness Supplies Tax Free Holiday Weekend Approaches
2021 La Fiesta Duchess And Escort Moms Were Honored With Dolls And Songs At Preview Luncheon
La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas 2021 Co-chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn are definitely moving ahead with what may be the biggest formal fundraiser of the year so far. With plans for 40 duchesses and their escorts to bow at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday June 5, they kicked off the pre-event festivities yesterday with the Preview Luncheon for mothers of the 2021 duchesses and … [Read more...] about 2021 La Fiesta Duchess And Escort Moms Were Honored With Dolls And Songs At Preview Luncheon
Wolfgang Puck’s Team Cooked Up A Yummy Get Together For 2021 ReuNight’s Tasting
With The Family Place’s 2021 ReuNight at the Nasher Sculpture Center less than a month away, Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and Lisa Singleton are already ahead of schedule. With the limit on seating being 130, they’ve already got 100 guests with reservations. No, not hesitation type "reservations," but rather places at the tables in the Center’s gorgeous sculpture garden. And what … [Read more...] about Wolfgang Puck’s Team Cooked Up A Yummy Get Together For 2021 ReuNight’s Tasting
AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
Children’s Health’s Red Balloon League Is Recruiting Team Members For Upcoming Cape Day
While the past year may have put a spotlight on heroes who stepped up in the pandemic battle to provide healthcare, food, shelter and comfort, North Texas is no stranger to such selfless types. One group that has gained national recognition and become a pride of joy is Children’s Health. From the highly trained medical experts and researchers, compassionate volunteers, generous … [Read more...] about Children’s Health’s Red Balloon League Is Recruiting Team Members For Upcoming Cape Day
St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
Some good news has just arrived to warm the chill in the air. While some naysayers have claimed that virtual events were just wishful projects, other fundraising types were bound and determined to make the fundraisers successful for their non-profits. One of those home runs was the St. Philips School and Community Center’s virtual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures
You just thought winter was finished impacting North Texas. Tuesday is gonna change your mind when a dry, cold front arrives on the doorstep just after noon. What is a dry, cold front? It’s dry because the front that’s overnighting in Colorado right now will not be accompanied by any rain. But don’t be deceived by noontime Tuesday, when the temperature will be 68 … [Read more...] about North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures
Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci
A year ago very few people knew who Dr. Anthony Fauci was. Within a matter of days, the diminutive Brooklyn-born AARP-er became one of the kingpins in the global war against COVID-19. There’s no doubt that not everyone agreed with the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. His family was threatened, requiring security, and he rankled some of … [Read more...] about Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci