As the world literally focused on the Solar Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the crowd at a "local country club" gathered to support those with another kind of sensory element. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon chaired by Laura Downing, who admitted that her family had recently learned of hearing challenges. As Laura recalled, her husband Jason Downing had had challenges in … [Read more...] about A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
The Callier Cares Luncheon at a "local country club" is the opportunity to recognize people who have supported and made advancements in the ability for communications. But the 2024 Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser not only saluted Dr. Rebecca Landa with the 2024 Campbell Callier Prize and the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Here’s an alert for the upcoming Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has burrowed down at Turtle Creek Park for all types of shenanigans for 2024's Easter In The Park. With an expected 6,000 to 7,000 people planning to attend, don’t be faint of heart. Most of the folks and families will be coming to the 20-acre park from the neighboring high rises and Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
As the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball committee was within a month of ending the year of raising more than $$6,686,131 for the 2023 beneficiaries (After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, MetroCare Services, Salvation Army of North Texas and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas), the members didn't just turn out for the Wrap Up Luncheon … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
Despite a cold front arriving in North Texas, it didn't discourage the munchkins from donning costumes for the Community Partners of Dallas' 2023 Change Is Good on Sunday, October 29, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Thanks to a mammoth, enclosed tent adjacent to the building, the youngsters competed turning in change and a costume contest as a precursor to the upcoming … [Read more...] about A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers
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
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!