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JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Julianna LeBlanc have just revealed the merchants that will be providing the fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 1.Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Highland Park Village, the show will feature clothes from Etro, Akris, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Market and Hadleigh’s.So, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

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The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot.Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala

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The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala

Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee

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Back on June 15, 1953, the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Dallas County was established. Initially it provided a “sheltered workshop” for adults with cerebral palsy. By 1957 it had grown to offer a daycare and pre-school classes for youngsters with cerebral palsy. Over the years, the services and facilities grew as did the need. In 2011, UCP had grown to such a degree … [Read more...] about Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights

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For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights

JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed

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On the heels… or, should it be hooves… of the 2019 Equest Gala, Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French has just announced that philanthropist and horse-loving Lisa Troutt will receive the Community Service Award at the annual Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon. Longtime Equest supporter Rusty Duvall will serve as honorary chair along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed

2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week

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 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth’s home-sweet-home was filled to the max with Santas, Nutcrackers, Wise Men and all types of Christmas touches with the help of The Garden Gate’s Junior Villanueva. But on the week of December 17, she advised the floral designer that the dining room table would be off limits. It needed to be clear of decorations to … [Read more...] about 2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week

MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French,“When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started the organization 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters.  The program has changed dramatically over the years. Equest has received national recognition for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Results In A Jaw Opening Check

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The season of giving continues for nonprofits. This time the handing over of funds took place at Etro before the store opened this morning. Since Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall had a 9 a.m. phone conference, the presentation of the check was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Oops! It seems that someone had an accident on the Dallas North Tollway … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Results In A Jaw Opening Check

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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Before the models walked the runway at Brook Hollow for the annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show on Tuesday, October 2, Alex Salser brought home the reason why Equest’s therapeutic programs are life-changing experiences.And while the adult models did a flawless job in Highland Park Village fashions, the munchkin models absolutely stole the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show