For the first time ever, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas combined its Holiday Reception with the celebration of its annual Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award, holding the mixed-purpose fete at the Dallas Arboretum's Alex Camp House on Thursday evening, December 8. Valet parking—often de rigueur at significant BrainHealth events—was not made … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
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2023 North Texas Temps Are Doing Push-Ups, Or Rather Punch-Ups, In The Days Ahead
Okay, campers! Rise and shine for the 2023 winter workout for temperature push-ups. After the last two days of barely hitting 50ish degree temperatures, Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be rising up to 78 degrees. Thank heaven, it’s a federal holiday so you won’t have to file your quarterly or pick up any unwanted mail until Tuesday! On the other hand, if your closet … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Temps Are Doing Push-Ups, Or Rather Punch-Ups, In The Days Ahead
(Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
Lighting is gonna strike a couple of North Texas parks next week. No, not bolts of lightning but rather tree lightings to brighten up the holiday season. While the Dallas Arboretum's "Holiday at the Arboretum" is already ablaze with thousands of lights and activities thanks to Reliant, a couple of the very family-friendly, free "brilliant" occasions will start on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about (Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
2022 Thanksgiving Day Is A Time To Appreciate The Blessings Past And Present
On Thanksgiving eve before church services, feastings at tables and the Cowboys hold court at AT&T Stadium, it might be wise to close your eyes and take a very deep breath of silence. No one needs to know that you’re doing it... except for you. Just consider your losses and your blessings since the pandemic started nearly three years ago. Yes, there have been many … [Read more...] about 2022 Thanksgiving Day Is A Time To Appreciate The Blessings Past And Present
How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
One of the challenges of Thanksgiving besides a Cowboys' win is how to carve up the guest of honor — the turkey. While some battle with carving knife and fork in hand like a Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing apart a hapless Brontosaurus, others have fine-tuned the art so it's simple and no fingers are lost in the project. For those who dread the process or are new to the … [Read more...] about How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Before you start basting your turkeys and decorating your home-sweet-home, take some time to help your favorite non-profit raise awareness and funds before 2022 becomes history. It's not hard because, thanks to an anonymous "friend" of North Texas charities, the MySweetWishList series starts Monday, November 21, and finishes up on Saturday, December 24. The MySweetWishList … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Friday’s Dank Weather Is Just A Touch Of What Many Veterans Endured Serving This Country
Friday's Veterans Day will also be a day when the pasta days of lazy, humid conditions change to windy and cold, introducing a week of winter chill. And while parades and events like Saturday's Folds of Honor at AT&T Stadium will take place honoring those who served in the military, the conditions only hint at what these vets in many cases endured. From the punishing … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dank Weather Is Just A Touch Of What Many Veterans Endured Serving This Country
MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
Monday Is Sort Of A Holiday
Monday is one of those wonky holidays. Even the name is up for grabs. In 1937 President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it to be Columbus Day and made it a “national holiday." That’s where the rub comes in. Yes, it is one of ten U.S. federal holidays, but it’s not considered a major one. While federal offices, postal services and some banks will be closed, state offices will … [Read more...] about Monday Is Sort Of A Holiday
A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings
Since Juneteenth is today, the federal holiday will be observed by government offices and businesses on Monday. For stockholders that means a three-day time off from a rough past week of ups and mostly downs. For those with banking transactions, they’ll be available online but brick-and-mortar will be closed for the day. And while federal services (i.e., post offices, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings
Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
In addition to Sunday, June 19, being Father’s Day, it’s also going to be Juneteenth. So, the Dallas Arboretum will provide loads of activities and special offerings to celebrate the two occasions ranging from things to do to things to sit back and enjoy starting Saturday, June 18, to Monday, June 20. It’s going to be such a festive occasion that even the Dallas Blooms … [Read more...] about Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All