Weathercasters are reporting that two big fronts are headed this way. One is coming up from the Gulf of Mexico and the other is moving from Mexico. The result is that the two fronts are meeting up in North Texas to party-hearty starting Friday. This situation has area high school coaches concerned about the possible unfriendly skies for Friday night lights. Some are moving … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 5th Annual Harvest
According to the 5th Harvest Co-Chairs Maggie Kipp and Melinda Knowles,We, along with our Honorary Chair Chef Stephan Pyles, invite the Dallas community to join us, for the 5th annual Harvest benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) on Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. at a new venue, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Put on your “garden glamour” attire (think … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 5th Annual Harvest
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Crossroads Community Services
Have you ever opened your pantry or refrigerator to make a meal and found it completely empty? Many of us would run to the store or pull out our phone and order delivery – but what if you just spent the last of your money on rent and couldn’t do that? That was Diana’s recent struggle, and why she visited Crossroads Community Services’ pantry.She and her husband have … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Crossroads Community Services
Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
With a last gasp before graduations, weddings and summer hiatuses kicked into place, The Stewpot Alliance held its annual spring party at Cara Obert's and Ben Wissink's home on Wednesday, May 16, to reveal the results of the 2018 Soup's On! Luncheon and plans for the 2019 fundraiser.One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of a $204,000 check to The Stewpot … [Read more...] about Stewpot Alliance Spring Party Celebrates $204K Check Presentation And Reveal Of 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans
JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
Joining the people with good taste at Stephan Pyles’ Flora Street Café tonight was the 2018 Harvest committee to hear about details for the fifth annual North Texas Food Bank fundraiser from Co-Chairs Maggie Cooke Kipp and Melinda Knowles and Honorary Chair Stephan.As reported previously, the shindig of food-festing will take place at the Dallas Arboretum on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
While the bean counters are still tabulating the amount netted at The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon held earlier this month at the Dallas Country Club, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder sent word that plans are already underway for next year’s fundraiser.First of all, the event is being moved to March… Monday, March 4 to be exact. It will be … [Read more...] about Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare
This year’s Soup’s On! Luncheon benefiting The Stewpot Alliance was moved and moving. Instead of returning to the Omni or Reunion Station, Event Co-Chairs Kelly Garlock and Allison Salas Fasy "moved" the chefs and hundreds of guests east to the refreshed Statler, just a couple of blocks away from The Stewpot on Monday, January 29.To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare
Sold-Out And Grovel Alerts!: 8th Annual Celebrity Chef
VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause will be spending her birthday celebrating all day on Wednesday, February 28. It seems that the staff once again scheduled VNA’s 8th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser at VNA Haggerty Center on her natal day.The evening event is already sold out and the lunchtime is just seats away from the same status.There are so many reasons why … [Read more...] about Sold-Out And Grovel Alerts!: 8th Annual Celebrity Chef
MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve
Monday will be the official Martin Luther King Jr. Day that will results in rethinking of what’s open for business. Here is a brief list of organizations that will be closed:Banks U.S. Postal Service Libraries City of Dallas offices Dallas County offices Dallas Independent School District Greenhill School Highland Park Independent School District … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve
North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Is Moving To New Digs In March
Change is afoot at the North Texas Food Bank. In the past NTFB’s Empty Bowls had shivering souls heading to the Meyerson for the annual soup-athon.The NTFB-ers have waved “bye-bye” to the Meyerson and headed down to Ross Street to F.I.G. The date for the 2017 liquid sipping is Friday, March 2 (aka Texas Independence Day).Won’t be a problem. The … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Is Moving To New Digs In March
Retiring Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan And Carol J. Adams Are Celebrated For 30+ Years Of Dedication To The Dallas Community
It’s hard to imagine The Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan and his wife Carol J. Adams retiring. For more than 30 years, they have been mainstays in the Dallas community, First Presbyterian Church Dallas (FPC) and its congregation and The Stewpot clients. Over the years, they have brought to light the challenges facing the homeless and providing means to help.But that’s exactly … [Read more...] about Retiring Rev. Dr. Bruce Buchanan And Carol J. Adams Are Celebrated For 30+ Years Of Dedication To The Dallas Community