Sunday is going to be especially important to two religious groups. For Christians, it will be Easter Sunday; for those of the Jewish faith, it will be the end of Passover. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it will mark the first official holiday in which people can take a collective sigh of relief that just perhaps the worst of the pandemic may be over. While the day … [Read more...] about Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
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Hop On Board The Easter Basket Drive For Dallas County Abused And Neglected Children
Just got an SOS from the Easter Bunny. It seems that due to all those pesky COVID-19 restrictions, the fuzzy little lepus has been hamstrung in putting together Easter baskets for Dallas County abused and neglected children. To help the cottontail brighten the lives of children who have been through so much, Community Partners of Dallas and Child Protective Services (CPS) … [Read more...] about Hop On Board The Easter Basket Drive For Dallas County Abused And Neglected Children
Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday resulting in libraries, brick-and-mortar banks and national, state and local government offices being closed in honor of the civil rights leader who was assassinated 52 years ago. Despite the weather guessers reporting that the weather should be ideal, COVID-19 restrictions have forced the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans
2020 has been a bit different for every man, woman, child and pet. So, MySweetCharity is gonna shake things up a bit for Christmas. Since homebound has become a state mind and body, we’re gonna celebrate Christmas with holiday flash mobs throughout the day to remind us of the good old days when people wore smiles instead of masks and they gathered in crowds oblivious of a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans
Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
This Thanksgiving is definitely not going to be as traditional as usual. For those thinking that their Greenberg Smoked Turkey was on its way, rethink that one. Unfortunately, Friday night an explosion resulted in a major fire at the Tyler facility squelching any plans for Greenberg to provide planned deliveries of 78,000+ smoked turkeys through the entire holiday season. … [Read more...] about With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
Halloween hasn't even taken place and Community Partners of Dallas is already kicking off its annual toy drive this year. Instead of the traditional toy shop-and-drop for Dallas County abused and neglected children, it’s going to be a virtual shop-athon. Thanks to the help of Presenting Sponsor The Moody Foundation, there will be an online Holiday Toy Shoppe, where … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Launches Holiday Toy Shoppe Presented By The Moody Foundation
Next 4 Days Are Jammed Full With Football, A Federal Holiday, Early Voting Start And A Rare Date
The next four days are filled with all types of activities that will do quite well despite the rising temperatures with Sunday slamming through the 90s. Of course, anyone who loves burnt orange longhorns or favors OU red, will either be one of the 25,000 at the Cotton Bowl or glued to life-sized TV screens for the annual Red River Showdown. The festivities start at 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Next 4 Days Are Jammed Full With Football, A Federal Holiday, Early Voting Start And A Rare Date
MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
According to Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers, Now, more than ever, parks are being used by their communities. Not only has research consistently promoted the mental health benefits of outdoor spaces, it now also concludes that, during this global pandemic, outdoor activities are actually much safer than indoor ones. Though Klyde Warren Park was unable to play … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
So this Fourth of July is definitely going to be different from any in the past. On the heels of the governor's tightening restriction, many traditional parades, festivals and celebrations won’t take place. But why not take this passel of lemons and make a pitcher of lemonade? Here are some reasons why this change of plans might not be all that bad. It means that … [Read more...] about Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
Get Up And Get Doing: Start Preparing Ho-Ho Greetings
Despite the reality that it’s supposed to officially hit 100 degrees, chill. In less than six months it’ll be the holiday rush. Sales will be underway to be snapped up. Recipes will be dug up for those turkey and ham feasts that only seem to take place in November and December. Great! All that can wait until the cooler weathers hit North Texas. What can’t wait are … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Start Preparing Ho-Ho Greetings