While cars were backed up clogging roads leading to American Airlines Center for last night’s Mavericks’ (hopefully) comeback game against the Golden State Warriors, there was another crowd of 150 at the Dallas Zoo for the 2022 Zoo To Do kick-off party. As the young lions lounged in their habitat and the elephants trunked up on hay in the background, 2022 Zoo To Do … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser
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Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Two years ago North Texans realized that the COVID invasion was at the doorstep when the annual St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Greenville Avenue Parade was canceled. After another year of the avenue falling victim to pandemic protocols, the Greenville Avenue Parade is returning this Saturday with the avenue greening up with shamrocks and more kisses than the Blarney Stone could … [Read more...] about Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
Even folks with courtside seats don’t have the chance to chat it up with Dallas Mavericks Numero Uno/Shark Tanker Mark Cuban. But after the upcoming Educational First Steps’ (EFS) fundraiser, that dynamic may just change with “Cubes” putting them on his 2022 Christmas card list. Event Co-Chairs Wasan Alfalahi and Tiffany Cuban are presenting “Diving Deep with Mark Cuban” … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
While Shaquille O’Neal has been carrying on his annual “Shaq-A-Claus” event in Atlanta for the holidays, he has his sights set on North Texas on Wednesday, February 23. “The Big Aristotle” will be The Parrish Family 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon speaker to close the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 75th anniversary year. In addition to the 7’1” four-time … [Read more...] about Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
Dallas CASA Board’s 2022 Executive Committee Slate Of Officers Includes Cynt Marshall As Chair
The Dallas CASA board’s executive committee has just been revealed with news that Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall will serve as its chair. In addition to the world of basketball courts, longtime Dallas CASA board member Cynt is also well-versed when it comes to the work done in courtroom by CASA volunteers for area children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. That … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Board’s 2022 Executive Committee Slate Of Officers Includes Cynt Marshall As Chair
Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Is Online Now For Checking Out Before Bidding Starts Friday
Unlike other fundraising events, Crystal Charity does not have a live auction. Instead, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children's non-profits has what can only be described as the ultimate silent auction. The luxury packages are the stuff that the late Robin Leach would have definitely described in boldface: “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” And this year’s … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Is Online Now For Checking Out Before Bidding Starts Friday
Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation Scores A $1M Commitment For Area Non-Profits
The Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation is kicking off the season of giving with a big commitment to area non-profits. According to Mavs Foundation President Katie Edwards, “We are thrilled to announce our commitment of $1 million for the first time ever. The need is greater than ever across the North Texas community and we are grateful for the opportunity to support local … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs Foundation Scores A $1M Commitment For Area Non-Profits
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Advanced Women’s Roles And Netted $825K
Despite the challenges of online presentations, the Texas Women's Foundation's livestreamed 36th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 30, not only inspired nearly 4,000 viewers near and far, it also netted a sweet $825,000. To hit that number Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson had some help from The Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall and Southwest Airlines … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Advanced Women’s Roles And Netted $825K
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
Texas Women’s Foundation’s calculators have been smoking after calculating the distribution of grants during the Foundation’s past fiscal year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). The total amount distributed was a whopping $12.9M to 416 grantees, with 283 organization receiving $10.8M of the amount. The remaining $2.1M were "invested in programs that advance its [TWF’s] mission … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
Mavs Foundation’s Dedication And Scottish Rite For Children’s Treasure Street Events Postponed
A couple of postponement notices were just sent in about North Texas events. In addition to today’s dedication of the newest basketball court at My Health My Resources Youth Recovery Campus hosted by the Mavs Foundation in partnership with Coca-Cola being postponed to “a future date,” Scottish Rite for Children’s Treasure Street 2021 scheduled for Thursday, October 7, has been … [Read more...] about Mavs Foundation’s Dedication And Scottish Rite For Children’s Treasure Street Events Postponed