With Saturday’s forecast being up for grabs, the Community Partners of Dallas organizers have just sent word that they’ll decide whether their annual yCPD Field Day will be outdoor fun and games or indoors with friends, food and fundraising activities at The Rustic.Just imagine the fun if it's just drizzle, with campers competing in the sloppy conditions! But if it's … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
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The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship
With fireworks coloring the skies and TV screens, the beginning of a new year blasts forward in just hours. Sadly, it may be the end of a beloved relationship.Each year as humans celebrate the coming of a new 365 days with celebrations of fireworks, it is a mind-blowing event for their critters. Evidently, they haven’t gotten the memo that it’s all for fun and not … [Read more...] about The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship
Dallas Zoo Dollar Day Is Thursday With Spray Fans, And Misting And Water Bottle Refill Stations Galore
While North Texas is hitting temperatures that are eye popping, the folks at the Dallas Zoo just announced that their annual Dollar Day will take place Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Dollar-Day special will include:$1 admission for ages 3 and older (free for 2 and under) $1 face painting on Cat Green $1 canned water $1 bird food at Travis and … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo Dollar Day Is Thursday With Spray Fans, And Misting And Water Bottle Refill Stations Galore
MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
There comes a time when the good old familiar way gets to be sorta dusty and ho-hum. When MySweetCharity started in March 2010, it was a homepage with PlainsCapital Bank as its sole supporter. Later that year a Photo Gallery sneaked into place. Three years later the MSC Calendar was added to help event planners avoid fundraising collisions.Over the years the MSC has been … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday
So very sorry to report that you’re going to lose something this weekend. No, it’s not that five pounds that you’ve been wearing for ages. Rather, you’re gonna lose an hour thanks to those wonderful people who created daylight saving time 100 years ago on March 19, 1918, during World War I.What this loss does mean?If you don’t set your clocks ahead an hour when you … [Read more...] about Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday
2017 Wasn’t So Bad After All
In the waning hours of 2017, one has to consider that it wasn’t all so bad. True,Nuclear devastation threatened Massacres took place without warning Technology moved the world steps ahead Victims of sexual harassment/abuse in the workplace Foreigners were encroaching on the homeland The person in the Oval Office was proving to be a divisive figure … [Read more...] about 2017 Wasn’t So Bad After All
If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does
If you have munchkins, grand munchkins or still wonder if Santa really exists, then there are bona fide experts who have all the information to back old Kris Kringle. It’s the North American Aerospace Defense Command (aka NORAD) located in Colorado Springs. Starting at midnight NORAD will be monitoring Santa and his team’s travels through the world. But the NORAD Tracks Santa … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does
2017 MySweetWishList Starts Monday!
After recovering from the Cowboy loss and using Tums as Thanksgiving supper chasers, it’s time to start marching into the official holiday season. In addition to pulling out the holidays decorations from the attic, heading to Sandone for the tree and sending greeting cards, the annual MySweetWishList series will kick into place Monday.It’s a marvelous opportunity to help … [Read more...] about 2017 MySweetWishList Starts Monday!
National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday
Those planning to attend the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday might want consider taking a different route to the event or getting an earlier start. Why? Because despite Veteran’s Day officially being on Saturday, the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade honoring vets starts at 11 with streets in the area being blocked off just as guests … [Read more...] about National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday
Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
A press release was distributed about The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event featuring Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran.While it was great news on one hand, it was embarrassing on the other.First the great news — former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison will receive the Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award at the Meyerson on Thursday, November 2.The … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
Columbus Day Is The Holiday That Isn’t A Holiday
Monday is Columbus Day and it's a tricky one. While banks, the U.S. Postal Service and Federal offices do consider it to be a holiday, the state of Texas doesn't.Bad news for the kiddos. Most schools will be in session.So why not take a long lunch and be grateful that you weren't on the Niña, the Pinta or the Santa Maria because accommodations weren't exactly top drawer … [Read more...] about Columbus Day Is The Holiday That Isn’t A Holiday