After years of dreaming, collaborating and fundraising, the six-acre Kaleidoscope Park is just a month away from becoming a treasured reality in Frisco. With the park officially opening with a weekend of activities on Saturday, October 5, the Kaleidoscope Park Foundation is hosting a sneak preview on the night before (aka Friday, October 4). This Sunset Soirée: A Walk in the … [Read more...] about Sunset Soirée To Provide A Sneak Peak Of Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park On The Eve Of Its Grand Opening
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Donkey And Equine Haven
According to Donkey and Equine Haven volunteer Rebecca Tudor, “Donkeys are intelligent, curious, and deeply emotional animals, and each one has a story to tell. “The mission of Donkey and Equine Haven is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome every equine that comes to us. Most of the donkeys and other equines who find themselves in the care of the volunteers at Donkey and … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Donkey And Equine Haven
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Econautics Sustainability Institute
According to Econautics Sustainability Institute (Econautics) CEO Talia McAllister, “Do you remember the last time you went outside and walked barefoot on a grassy patch of land? Or taking a dip in a crystal-clear river or lake to cool off on a hot summer day? Have you ever tasted fresh fruit right off a tree? “Joyful moments like these become cherished memories. But … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Econautics Sustainability Institute
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Wildlife Center
According to North Texas Wildlife Center President Rebecca Hamlin, “Each year, hundreds of north Texas residents encounter the unexpected - a wildlife emergency. Ranging from walking to your car and finding an injured, pink baby squirrel, an opossum attacked by a dog with babies in her pouch, to an entangled North Texas Wildlife Center (NTXWC) steps in. “North … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: North Texas Wildlife Center
MysweetOpportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2024 Change Is Good
According to Change is Good Honorary Chair family mom Madison Strode, "Hey there, Dallas-area families! I’m excited to invite you to one of our family’s favorite events of the year, Change is Good benefiting Community Partners of Dallas! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. and join us in CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center for an afternoon packed … [Read more...] about MysweetOpportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2024 Change Is Good
MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
According to Nexus Family Recovery Center's First Annual Duck Derby Co-Chairs and sisters Liv Tracy and Sam Tracy, “Nexus Family Recovery Center’s is excited to announce its First Annual Duck Derby, a unique fundraising event that combines community spirit with playful competition. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5-7 p.m., the event will take place at a beautiful home … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Nexus Family Recovery Center’s First Annual Duck Derby
MySweetOpportunity: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s Wings Over The Wetland
According to John Bunker Sands (JBS) Wetland Center Executive Director Catriona Glazebrook, “The JBS Wetland Center is a unique environmental education and research facility located outside of Dallas. The Center offers visitors a chance to explore one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country, fostering an understanding of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining our … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s Wings Over The Wetland
Wilkinson Center’s Pantry In The Park To Celebrate Autumn At The Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum in the fall is a site to behold as Autumn At The Arboretum is in full array, with trees decked out in gold and brown leaves and pumpkins everywhere. Taking advantage of the magnificent scene, the Wilkinson Center will hold its second annual "Pantry In The Park" on Friday, October 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Co-chairing this year's fundraiser will be … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s Pantry In The Park To Celebrate Autumn At The Dallas Arboretum
MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Board Member Wendy Messmann, “Thanks to our very generous donors and our public/private partnership with the City of Dallas, the Turtle Creek Conservancy has been able to make great strides to refurbish the serene timeless beauty of Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall. In past two years, we have: “Planted over 90 new … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy
JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
Community Partners of Dallas' (CPD) 2024 Change Is Good has a trick and a treat in store this year. While the annual fundraiser will once again have munchkins collecting all types of coins and bucks in the months ahead, it also will be helping kick off NorthPark’s inaugural Pumpkin Patch in the CenterPark Garden on Sunday, October 13. Thanks to NorthPark's renowned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Going To Be Gourd-geous At NorthPark’s Inaugural Pumpkin Patch
MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
According to Equest volunteer Margaret Wolf, “When my son Ryan Wolf was born with a cognitive delay, my husband and I decided to try any therapy, any doctor’s suggestion, any plan to improve his life. When we discovered Equest - Ryan was six. He has been a client for over 25 years. The transformative impact of the horses has made huge difference in his life. He has grown up … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House