The next two weeks of posts are going to just hint at all the goodies in the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball online silent auction. Kicking off the roll call of biddable appetizers with a literal swing is a golf package… and not just any putt-and-play fun center. The destination is Pinehurst Resort and Country Club — the ultimate for any golfer who wants a true memory-making … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item #1: Pinehurst Resort And Country Club*
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Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
It’s a beautiful day to get away from the computer and take a long walk. Like showgirls, the area trees are standouts with their fall wardrobe of colors. The air is just the right temperature. And the perfect spot to take it all in is the Katy Trail. Not only is it spectacular, it’s the focus of a completion. The Friends of the Katy Trail not only achieved the Campaign to … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Jogs Past Its $8M Campaign To Complete The Katy Trail Goal
JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
If you had your “heart” set to raise funds for the American Heart Association – North Texas on Sunday at The Heart Of Collin County’s Heart Fest, pause. Organizers just sent word that “due to unforeseen circumstances, the rise in COVID-19 cases in North Texas and in conjunction with event leadership, we have made the decision to postpone this Sunday’s Collin County Heart … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed
The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
After months of adapting to the new world order of COVID-19 restrictions, the American Heart Association - North Texas is undertaking a fundraiser that promises fun and fundraising safely — The Heart Of Collin County - Heart Fest. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 8, at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco, it’s only right that Crest’s kingpin Mike Brosin and … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
When Jan (Vestal) and Fred Hegi met the first week of their freshman year at SMU, they probably had no idea that their meeting would lead to a marriage of more than 50 years, two remarkable sons and daughters-in-law (Amy and Peter Hegi and Libby and Brian Hegi), as well as a flock of adorable grandchildren. Over the years the Hegi union has not only provided a wealth of … [Read more...] about Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
Next 4 Days Are Jammed Full With Football, A Federal Holiday, Early Voting Start And A Rare Date
The next four days are filled with all types of activities that will do quite well despite the rising temperatures with Sunday slamming through the 90s. Of course, anyone who loves burnt orange longhorns or favors OU red, will either be one of the 25,000 at the Cotton Bowl or glued to life-sized TV screens for the annual Red River Showdown. The festivities start at 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Next 4 Days Are Jammed Full With Football, A Federal Holiday, Early Voting Start And A Rare Date
BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
When the 2020 Cattle Barons’ Ball was canceled, it only meant that the in-person whooping and hollering were scotched. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the 2020 CBB silent and live auction arose for one mammoth online auction that kicks off Friday morning at 9 a.m. Oh, the joys of bidding and checking updates on the monitor from your keyboard without having to … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Finally Gets A Break With User-Friendly Temperatures For A Couple Of Weeks
Don’t want to get your hopes up, but the forecast for the next two weeks is going to be this side of unbelievable. Once the thunderstorms predicted for Wednesday subside, the temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday are only going to settle into the 70s. No, that isn’t a typo. It’s the truth. After Thursday, North Texas is in for ten days of temperatures in the … [Read more...] about North Texas Finally Gets A Break With User-Friendly Temperatures For A Couple Of Weeks
August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
Alas, September is starting to look downright scrawny with events being postponed or going virtual. But folks are fin that online fundraisers are pretty darn easy to get use to. In a lot of cases, they require no mask nor mascara. As discouraging as the lack of in-person events may seem, it's all for the better. North Texans are rallying like the Lone Ranger (aka "the masked … [Read more...] about August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement