As if nerves weren’t raw enough, tonight may up the ante. There are predictions of North Texas being hit by some thunderstorms rolling into the wee hours. And is if this weather weren’t enough, more of the area’s nonprofits are reporting changes to plans including the following: Canceled The Dallas Opera's performances and programs for the 2019/2020 season Dallas … [Read more...] about March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
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March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
March 15 Update Of North Texas Nonprofit Cancellations And Adjustments
While there are more cancellations of North Texas fundraisers being reported, there are also those groups that are regrouping to raise awareness and funds for their nonprofits. Some are postponing to summer, fall and winter dates; others are going virtual. And then there are some that are waiting to see if further restrictions will be made in the days to come before deciding … [Read more...] about March 15 Update Of North Texas Nonprofit Cancellations And Adjustments
2020 Virginia Chandler Dykes Awardee Jennifer Staubach Gates Calls On The Steelers For Help
When Dallas City Council person Jennifer Staubach Gates accepted the Virginia Chandler Dykes Award at the TWU Dallas Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, February 20, she almost choked up. But thanks to a secret handed down from her father/former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, she rallied on and "steelered" the day. Here's a report from the field: A sold-out … [Read more...] about 2020 Virginia Chandler Dykes Awardee Jennifer Staubach Gates Calls On The Steelers For Help
Judge Craig Mitchell Led The Run For The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On Luncheon
While it was usually held in the chilly month of January, Soup's On Luncheon Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi must have had an in with Mother Nature resulting in a chilly start on Thursday, February 20. With Chief Chef Brian Luscher ramrodding his team of chefs to serve up soup and Skid Row Running Club Founder/LA Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell providing food for serious … [Read more...] about Judge Craig Mitchell Led The Run For The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On Luncheon
Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation
Dallas native son Drew Brees is a guy every mother would love to have her kid bring home for supper. Instead, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest is bringing the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl-winning quarterback to lunch on Wednesday, March 4, for the 2020 Visionary Luncheon fundraiser. Set to settle down with Shelley Slater for a chat onstage at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation
Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
Standing at 6’6” Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has earned quite a reputation for his playing on the field as well as working in the community. Over his years with the Dallas Cowboys, he’s been nicknamed by many as “Mr. Cowboy.” However, showing his true colors, Jason has begged off the brand saying that former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Bob Lilly is the real “Mr. … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Dirk Nowitzki To Keynote 5th Annual Rising Stars For After-School All-Stars North Texas
Since After-School All-Stars North Texas kicked off their Rising Stars Luncheon, they have had some heavy hitters, literally, as their keynote speakers, including Drew Brees, Jose Altuve and Dak Prescott. The 2020 Rising Stars Luncheon Co-Chairs Marybeth and Kevin Conlon and Nicole and Tommy Somerville have hit another home run with this year’s speaker. Or, perhaps it should … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Dirk Nowitzki To Keynote 5th Annual Rising Stars For After-School All-Stars North Texas
Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher
Children’s Medical Center Dallas celebrated the start of December with its annual tree lighting in the courtyard on Monday, December 2. Despite the 50-degree weather, young patients arrived with IVs, in wheelchairs and even in red wagons to see the mammoth tree decorated with Santas, reindeer and angels. To ward off the evening's chill, there were blankets, heat … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher
Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
As if brazenly taking on Mother Nature, catering czarina Cassandra likes to claim, “It never rains on my events.” On Thursday, November 7, that statement appeared to be challenged as the temperature not only plummeted several degrees from the previous day, but the forecast was for 100% precipitation. Right on cue, however, the day’s rain ended by mid-afternoon, but the chill … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
MySweetWishList: Life Lessons
According to Texas Eating Disorders Association Board President Kristi Bare, “This is an exciting time for our organization as we celebrate our first holiday season as Texas Eating Disorders Association, formerly The Elisa Project. Just like our name change, we are also ‘shaking up’ our 2020 fundraiser ‘Life Lessons’ by hosting a dinner for the first time, featuring an … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Life Lessons