For eight decades North Texas' own Dickey’s has been serving up all type of barbecue. On Thursday, October 28, it's going to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a party at The Rustic. And like any celebration, there will be loads of food, drinks, friends and music. That last one has The Dickey Foundation searching for just the right source for the opening band. Instead … [Read more...] about Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
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Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
While many fear turning 40, the Equest folks are celebrating their 40th year of providing therapy for children, military vets and countless others with good common horse sense. Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker decided to celebrate the Gala patrons with a party at Marie Gabrielle Gardens underwritten by Diane and Hal Brierley last … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
How To “Stimulate” Your Favorite Nonprofit
If you’ve received or are about to receive your stimulus check, why not put it to good use? Sure, you could tuck it away under your Tempur-breeze, sign up for SMU’s Fast Track MBA program for one term or make down payment on a Louboutin red sole pump clutch bag, but what about stimulating your favorite nonprofits? After what they've been through this past year, they could use a … [Read more...] about How To “Stimulate” Your Favorite Nonprofit
New York Times’ “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” Suggests How Long A Wait You Might Have
New York Times Opinion editor Stuart Thompson has an interesting story — “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” — on how the vaccine roll out will take place. In the story, the reader fills out four basic questions: How old are you? What county do you live in? Do you work in four professions (healthcare worker, essential worker, first responder, teacher) or none of … [Read more...] about New York Times’ “Find Your Place In The Vaccine Line” Suggests How Long A Wait You Might Have
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
According to Love In Motion Director Pollo Corral, What you appreciate appreciates. It’s true in our money culture, where a desirable house in a desirable neighborhood appreciates in dollar value over time. It’s true in our personal relationships, our appreciation of someone’s special qualities can make them bloom before our very eyes. It’s true in business, where … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
When Kimberly Schlegel Whitman chairs an event, she is known to bring all the right folks together. On Friday, April 26, she pulled out the big guns for the Children's Cancer Fund Annual Gala at the Hilton Anatole benefiting pediatric cancer research and treatment programs at Children's Health and UT Southwestern. Not only did Kim have Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach return as … [Read more...] about 31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA in the Wilson Historic District was buzzing with activity on Thursday, January 17. With Ruthie’s Rolling Café out front serving up its renowned grilled cheese sandwiches, the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s Champion of Freedom Award celebrated the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments’ efforts. Here’s a report from the field: The North … [Read more...] about North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
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
Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress
Bob White is a banker. He’s a very successful banker holding the title of Bank of Texas The Private Bank Dallas Market Executive. So what was he doing at the Brain Performance Institute on Thursday, July 26, at noon? Why wasn’t he enjoying cooler temperatures in Aspen, Napa or the Hamptons? He was part of the Brain Performance Institute's Warrior Initiative luncheon that … [Read more...] about Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress