And the announcements and bargains keep rolling in. The Dallas Arboretum is the latest one to be busting with news. Once again The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning with its 25’-high Victorian gazebos thanks to Reliant from Saturday, November 9, thru Saturday, December 31.But new this year will be The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village made up of … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
Outdoors
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets.Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Parts of North Texas are under a heat advisory with the triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead. While kids will be playing in the spray fountain at Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, there are others who may become victims of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But what's the difference between the two?Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Emergency Services and … [Read more...] about Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Francie Moody-Dahlberg To Serve At Grand Marshal For Park Cities July 4th Parade Benefiting North Texas Food Bank
Popping up like bluebonnets in the spring, red-white-and-blue flags are appearing throughout the area in preparation for the 4th of July. One of the annual events taking place on Thursday, July 4, is the Park Cities 4th of July Parade put on by the Park Cities Rotary Club. This year’s theme is “Broad Stripes and Bright Stars … A Nod To Old Glory.”This year’s all-American … [Read more...] about Francie Moody-Dahlberg To Serve At Grand Marshal For Park Cities July 4th Parade Benefiting North Texas Food Bank
JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
Change is definitely good when the occasion demands it. That’s why this year’s annual Community Partners of Dallas’ “Change Is Good” is not going to return to Brook Hollow. The reason? The club’s grounds are going through a major refreshing, and the family-oriented fundraiser needs the great outdoors for bounce houses and bungee jumping.Luckily, Event Co-Chairs Emily … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 13th Annual Change Is Good Is Changing Locations This Year
Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
Sunday's devastating storm with its 70 MPH winds brought down trees, power lines and life in general for North Texas. Particularly hard hit was Dallas proper and the Park Cities. For some it was the loss of electricity for a few hours; for others, it's still lights out. From hundreds of stoplights and major retail centers to entire neighborhoods, it's been a rude awakening of … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
From The Food To The Attire, Southern Spirit Reigned At DSOL’s Southern Savour Supper Club
The only things missing were red dirt, Rhett Butler, and a few NASCAR cars on Sunday, April 28, when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League held its Southern Savour Supper Club fundraiser at the spectacular Dallas estate of Amanda and Brint Ryan.With the Suzuki Strings providing background music, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Supper Co-Chairs Renée Querbes Farren … [Read more...] about From The Food To The Attire, Southern Spirit Reigned At DSOL’s Southern Savour Supper Club
The White Party Kick-Off Party Was Just A Hint Of The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser To Come
Those Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center love to party. And for their seventh annual White Party kick-off on Thursday, April 25, around the Hotel ZaZa pool, there was no need for announcements, event chairs or people making the rounds promoting ticket sales for the fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, at the Empire Room. But then when you have a theme that is "The White Party: … [Read more...] about The White Party Kick-Off Party Was Just A Hint Of The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser To Come
Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Instead of holding the champagne reception for the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Ginsburg Family Plaza on Thursday, April 11, it was moved to the Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place overlooking White Rock Lake. To dress up the acreage of edible vegetation for photo opps befitting the Golden Age of Hollywood theme, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina and … [Read more...] about 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood