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Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

May 17, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week

Mar 22, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

To welcome folks back from spring break, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon committee was busy preparing letters to remind people of the 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. Gathering at Luncheon Chair Shannon Graham’s home, Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, 2022 Community Service Award Recipient Sarah Losinger, Underwriting Chair Kimber … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Letters Are Hitting Mailboxes This Week

Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students

Mar 17, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Starbucks and Drip may not be aware, but there’s a new coffee shop in North Texas. It’s called Scottie Joe’s and is the result of a partnership of Highland Park High School and Credit Union of Texas (CUTX). This student-run coffee shop is an interesting undertaking allowing juniors and seniors to have a hands-on experience of running a business. While students in the … [Read more...] about Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students

Paul Of Peter, Paul And Mary Fame To Highlight KidLinks’ Intimate 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert

Mar 14, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

There's a good chance that you've attended a wedding during which "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" was played. For the AARP crowd they'll probably recall hearing it for the first time in early 1970s. Written by Noel Paul Stookey, a year later the song rose to even greater popularity when British songbird Petula Clark recorded it. Interestingly, the song was first performed by … [Read more...] about Paul Of Peter, Paul And Mary Fame To Highlight KidLinks’ Intimate 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert

Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign

Mar 2, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Wednesday night the sky should be clear and ideal for the Bank of America Plaza and One AT&T Plaza/Whitacre Tower to glow in purple to commemorate March as Best Buddies Month. The lighting will also signal the launch of Dallas Best Buddies’ “Give Light to Inclusion” campaign to “encourage Dallas-area businesses and communities to take steps toward inclusive practices … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign

POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

Feb 24, 2022 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Well, it appears that Mother Nature got the best of tonight’s Vine and Dine. Despite yesterday's claim to carry on and the best efforts of the Ability Connection fundraiser organizers, the day's treacherous conditions of frigid temperatures and icy roads forced the last-minute postponement of the event scheduled to take place at The Hall On Dragon. While the news is … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

Feb 23, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite today’s freezing temperatures, the 2022 Vine And Dine’s “A Night In Napa” is all systems go for the Ability Connection fundraiser Thursday night at The Hall on Dragon. To gin up the excitement of the night's live auction, organizers have had the luxury packages previewed  online . While the goodies range from NorthPark’s Eataly cooking class and spa treatments … [Read more...] about Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon

Feb 2, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was back in 2008 when Charmaine Solomon and two other mothers with youngsters “graduating” from high school discovered that there “was nothing in North Texas that provided quality, full-time continued education for their children’s unique needs." Thanks to the moms rallying the community, My Possibilities was established in June 2008 to help adults with intellectual … [Read more...] about Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon

MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

Dec 28, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center

Nov 17, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “For more than 30 years, The Warren Center has hosted hundreds of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. The pandemic has presented many unique challenges for North … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center

Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon Nets $340,000 And Presents 2020 And 2021 Awards

Oct 21, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon at the newly renamed Arts District Mansion on Wednesday, September 22, was a keen success. Not only did the luncheon provide a panel discussion on “how companies can help people with disabilities find meaningful work using technological innovations and creative approaches,” it had a surprise announcement. The Moozie … [Read more...] about Bryan’s House’s Pathways To Inclusion Luncheon Nets $340,000 And Presents 2020 And 2021 Awards

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