As the temperatures were dropping tonight like Black Friday prices and horse-drawn carriages were making the rounds of Highland Park neighborhoods, HP Mayor Margo Goodwin in a Christmas red coat, Christmas tree broach, black gloves and light-blue mask prepared to officially kick off the holiday season by lighting the Landmark Pecan Tree. Nearby, HP Director of Town … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Off With A 2020 Hitch
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Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
As if the Post Office didn’t have enough problems with 2020 Election Day’s mail-in ballots coming up followed by the seasonal greeting card/gift flood, it seems that there are some nonprofits that might want to cull their mailing lists for repeats. For instance, one area charity sent five solicitations to “Caring Friend” on the same day. While the message for donations was … [Read more...] about Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles
While businesses are requiring masks to be worn by staff and customers/clients, there's popped up a recurring problem in retail stores, especially grocery stores. It’s the wrong-way shopper. Despite floor signage, these directional deviants are either throwing caution to the wind or just seem to be oblivious that they are fish swimming upstream. But it’s not … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles
Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing
Back in the olden days — no, not before COVID-19 took over — but way back in the days when the pill box hat was the top hat of the day, there was an expression: “Your slip is showing.” It was a nice way of telling a woman that her perfect look was suffering from her slip having inched south of her hemline. In today’s masked-up world, a person is supposed to wear a mask … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing
The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Thanks to COVID-19, there's a new way of getting together in this day of social distancing. Whether it’s Facetime or Zoom, people are chatting and video-conferencing via the Internet. But like any new hot spots, there are certain ins and outs that separate the those-in-the-know from the those-in-the-need-to know. If you're worried about not being one of the cool kids, take … [Read more...] about The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
North Texans have earned the reputation for all things good like philanthropy, helping others, kindness, etc. But even during these trying times as donors rescue so many nonprofits, they need to be wary. For example, a well-known philanthropist reported a recent incident: I just received an alert from American Express on my black card. "Someone had tried to use my … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
At 11:30 on Friday, November 15, the reception for the Business Council for the Arts' 2019 Obelisk Award Luncheon in the Fairmont Dallas' International Room Lobby was underway. The honorees had already been at a run-through of the day’s program and the VIP reception since 9:30. There were on stage in the International Ballroom getting their final instructions. Jane McGarry was … [Read more...] about Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
After weeks and months of the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee buzzing about to raise funds for its nonprofit beneficiaries for Dallas County children, it was time to celebrate the "CCB first gents (aka husbands)." 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and 2018 CCB First Gent/Claire's husband Dwight Emanuelson and BB&T Dallas President Rob Bowlby coordinated their schedules … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
Oops Alert: The Family Place’s Digital Partners Card Crashed This Morning
UPDATE: The Digital Partners Card is up and hungry for transactions. Go shop! Evidently The Family Place's 2019 Partners Card program is so popular, its website cratered today. The Partners Card Team just sent the following message: Today of all days, our website has decided to crash. UGH! If you are trying to access your Digital Partners Card please show your … [Read more...] about Oops Alert: The Family Place’s Digital Partners Card Crashed This Morning
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
Talk about email box overload! Since kicking of the North Texas Giving Day Booster series, the MySweetCharity email postperson has been crippled from all the requests to have area nonprofits be included. Unfortunately, out of the 2,000+ nonprofits gearing up for the Thursday, September 19, fundraising day, not all could be showcased on MySweetCharity. Thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back
While the rains continued throughout North Texas on Wednesday, April 24, so did the fundraising activities. Even the fabulous mansions lining Armstrong Parkway were challenged. Not only were the manicured grounds squishy but the walkways leading from the street to the front doors were flowing. Valets with umbrellas tried to keep up with the arriving guests for the 2019 Crystal … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back