When the children of Ramona Jones set out to honor Ramona on her 95th birthday, they weren't content giving her a Target gift card and an afternoon at the local nail salon. Instead, they ponied up for a five-year sponsorship called the Ramona Jones Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon for the Center for BrainHealth, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Kids Fishing Derby – June 17, 2023
After its highly successful late afternoon Day at the Races watch party for the Kentucky Derby in Arlington Hall and an air-conditioned tent, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy held a derby at the other end of the sports spectrum on the morning of Saturday, June 17. Instead of the well-dressed guests wearing showy chapeaus, sun dresses and natty suits who cheered loudly for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Kids Fishing Derby – June 17, 2023
The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
Dr. Phyllis Stone specializes in pediatric care. It is thanks to her work and appreciation of early child intervention (ECI) that she has become not only The Warren Center's newest board member, but even more. She and her husband Jim Stone have just signed on to co-chair The Warren Center's 30th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Party. According to Phyllis, "As a … [Read more...] about The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
JUST IN: 2023 North Texas Giving Day Registration Opens A Month Early With A $urprise Prize
Memorial Day is still weeks away, but fall is already in the headlights for the 2023 North Texas Giving Day team. Registration is underway starting today. Seems early? Sure does, but “based on input from participating non-profit organizations, event organizer Communities Foundation of Texas is opening registration one month earlier than usual.” In celebration of its … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 North Texas Giving Day Registration Opens A Month Early With A $urprise Prize
(Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Pooch Parade Chair Barney Betts is howling over plans for Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park. His human companions/Event Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and sons Jack Betts and Logan Betts have just confirmed that come rain or shine, the 50+ year-old tradition with food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Recognition Wall will officially start at … [Read more...] about (Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool Is Playing Around With Genai, Timmy And Scott For Recess!
Last night Ellen and Steve Miller opened their Preston Hollow home for a bunch of people who like to play games. It was for the host committee kickoff of the 2023 Recess! fundraiser for Dallas Afterschool. And since the event will take place at The Empire Room on Friday, March 24, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with guests competing for prizes and honors, it was only natural to have a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool Is Playing Around With Genai, Timmy And Scott For Recess!
JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
This morning it was announced that the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival would be returning to Dallas after last year's event in Fort Worth. The reveal of this global competition couldn’t just be reported in a press release. No, it was held in NorthPark’s North Court with 19-year-old pianist Kasey Shao showcasing the priceless talents of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Returning To Dallas This Summer
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
As eight-year-old Zeus took his stroll along Turtle Creek Boulevard on sunny Saturday, June 18, he was a little surprised to see the lane along the east side of the street filled with vehicles. What was more surprising for the 160-lb. Great Dane was the throngs of youngsters scampering on the ground, a bounce house, bubbles floating in the air and a bucket of dirt that seemed … [Read more...] about Small Fry Rock ‘N Reeled At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby
Anglers love to tell tales about the one that got away. But on the eve of Father’s Day, on Saturday, June 18, there were loads of catches to show-and-release in competition for trophies, thanks to the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Kids Fishing Derby. Before the afternoon heat set in, the youngsters, their folks and grandfolks were on the banks of Turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby