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
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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
Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Despite searing temperatures in the 100s, Texas Horse Park was even hotter on Friday, July 20, for Equest’s Boots and Salutes. Not only did the sold-out, USO-style evening have a WW1 T-6 Texan flyover at sunset and loads of food stations from Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, Haute Sweet Patisserie, Lucky’s Café, Farm To Marketing Catering, Seasons 52 and … [Read more...] about Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
After days of rain, the wet stuff exited North Texas and dumped on Kentucky on Saturday, May 5. Now normally Kentucky’s weather woes wouldn’t bother North Texans a flip. But this Saturday was the Run for the Roses in Louisville and locals Lisa and Kenny Troutt had three ponies in the Kentucky Derby lineup. Perhaps that fact plus the perfect, sunny day in North Texas had … [Read more...] about A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
Despite a recent memory-making afternoon, former head mistress of the formerly known Trinity River Trust Gail Thomas was in her garden burying a beautiful bird — “It’s the most beautiful bird I’ve seen” — in her backyard garden. The winged beauty had suffered an “air disaster" hitting the Thomases’ window. Gail was heartbroken that her home was the cause of the death of … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence In Community Services Recipients Displayed Insight And Graciousness In Accepting Their Honors
While the Dallas Historical Society's 2017 Awards for Excellence in Community Services crowds gathered outside the Fairmont’s International Ballroom, the VIPs and 2017 Awardees attended a private reception in the Venetian Room on Thursday, November 9. For some it was a great opportunity for people whose paths had never crossed to meet up. For instance, … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence In Community Services Recipients Displayed Insight And Graciousness In Accepting Their Honors