With Winter Storm Landon having settled into North Texas, United To Learn is looking ahead to friendly conditions for its Community Campus Day. As a matter of fact, there will be five of them, all on Saturdays (February 26, March 5, April 2, April 9 and April 23). From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., community volunteers from companies, schools and other organizations will help to improve … [Read more...] about Sunny And Warmer Days Are Up Ahead For United To Learn’s 2022 Community Campus Days
Outdoors
2022 Day At The Races Is On Track For A Run For The Roses At Turtle Creek Conservancy
While Louisville’s Kentucky Derby may be America’s oldest continuously held major sporting event, the North Texas watch event “Day At The Races” is “Dallas’ oldest and largest Kentucky Derby fundraising event.” Turning 14 this year on Saturday, May 7, at Turtle Creek Conservancy, the local event has earned a reputation for watching people and people-watching thanks to guests … [Read more...] about 2022 Day At The Races Is On Track For A Run For The Roses At Turtle Creek Conservancy
Change Is In The Wind: Temperatures And Snowflakes Are Scheduled To Drop This Week
North Texans are probably grateful not to be living in the northeast. That area is suffering through a nasty Nor’easter. Think of last February’s frigid weather grinding things to a literal stop compounded with snow measured in feet. But use this blast as a warning of the days to come. While it won’t be as dramatic as the Bomb Cyclone hitting New York, it’s gonna be time … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: Temperatures And Snowflakes Are Scheduled To Drop This Week
Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts
The only thing better than the temperatures getting a wee bit more user-friendly is bargains. And since most folks have over-indulged over the holidays in the gift-giving department, the Dallas Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo have specials to warm your credit cards. Like Brigadoon and Santa, the Dallas Arboretum’s Christmas village has disappeared. But that doesn’t mean that … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts
MySweetWishList: Klyde Warren Park
According to Klyde Warren Park volunteer Lynn McBee, “Wishing everyone who loves or has used Klyde Warren Park this past year to make any size donation toward keeping it clean, safe and active, understanding that the Park is self-supporting and has remained open and active throughout the pandemic. "With its traditional revenue sources gone for so much of the last 18 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
Back in 2002 the idea that had been simmering started gathering steam. For some it was a crazy idea; to others it was a stroke of genius. Perhaps it was both. The idea was the creation of a park over Woodall Rodgers, a recessed highway. John Zogg played the role of Tom Sawyer rallying organizations and people to the undertaking. One of those people was Capital Bank Founder Jody … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Expanded Children’s Park To Be Named After Sheila And Jody Grant Thanks To $5M Gift From Perots
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "Every day as I look out my office window, I see children and adults working hard as they learn new skills, reach milestones, and create lifelong memories in our new Al Hill Jr. Arena. Their engagement with our treasured therapy horses is beyond special. “On Tuesday mornings, there is a young girl who receives equine assisted … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball theme may have been “Double Down Against Cancer” on Saturday, October 23, but the look of the night at Gilley’s was definitely arm raising. From high roller bidders like David Stickland and former CBB Chair Amy Turner to cowbell-ringing baronesses like Madison Strode, chefs Dean Fearing and Richard Chamberlain and the Andrews Distributing Main … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Dallas CASA Classic Scores A Game-Changing $1.5M Check
While MySweetCharity doesn't cover golf tournaments, it certainly doesn't pass up a breathtaking check presentation. In this case it was the Dallas CASA Classic presented by Pioneer Natural Resources, Goldman Sachs and AT&T. Postponed from last spring to this past October, the fundraiser took places at two courses — the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Classic Scores A Game-Changing $1.5M Check
Perot’s Shape Of Matter Preview Party Sparkled With Jewelry Designer Paula Crevoshay Twinkling
How perfect the night was with a full moon overhead and the Dallas skyscrapers glowing on the Perot Museum’s outdoor plaza. That was the scene on Wednesday, October 20, as guests attended a private reception hosted by Betsy and Richard Eiseman’s Eiseman Jewels for “The Shape Of Matter — Through an Artist’s Eyes” in the Museum’s Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall. The … [Read more...] about Perot’s Shape Of Matter Preview Party Sparkled With Jewelry Designer Paula Crevoshay Twinkling
Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
North Texas has rightly earned a reputation for simply remarkable homes. From incredible estates fronting pristine lakes to Dilbeck cottages oozing with charms, it’s well deserved. But on Sunday, October 17, Mother Nature — pardon the expression — trumped them all. With a three-quarter moon on a clear night, she opened her arms for a dinner table that seemed to go on for an … [Read more...] about Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty