The tapestry of Al Hill Jr.’s life was one of many threads, colors and textures. For many young people, Al was the behind-the-scenes patriarch of Highland Park Village and a very generous and supportive philanthropist. As one person told a new nonprofit development director on how to raise funds, “Go visit Al. He’ll take the meeting and listen. If he likes what he … [Read more...] about A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
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Zoo To Do Guests Had A Hoot Of A Time At Escada
There are party animals and then there are party animals. And when the Zoo To Do crowd makes up the guest list, there are bound and determined to be some of the Dallas Zoo’s ambassadors among the group.On Tuesday, May 17, the two-legged types and critters gathered at Highland Park Village’s Escada salon. Since husbands/Zoo To Do’s Silver Safari Co-Chairs Don … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Guests Had A Hoot Of A Time At Escada
Round Robin May 16: Kids Come First Partners’ Roundup And Frontiers Of Flight Museum Gala
And the fundraising continued into the night of Saturday, May 16. The Flight YPO Gala was taking place at the Hall of State at Fair Park for Vogel Alcove. Over at the Dallas Zoo, the Kids to Do was underway, with the Giants of the Jurassic having 18 animatronic dinosaurs competing with the Giants of the Savanna for giant attention. And still more was happening like: Kids Come … [Read more...] about Round Robin May 16: Kids Come First Partners’ Roundup And Frontiers Of Flight Museum Gala
MySweet2015Goals: Lisa Longino
According to fundraiser Lisa Longino,“My goals...serious, though actually really funny if you think about what I’m attempting to do!!!!!!!! (trying to keep this very old brain from drying up).“I’m learning to fly...trying to get my pilots license (have 6 hours of dual training so far)...long way to go!“And I’m continuing to learn how to speak Italian....can just … [Read more...] about MySweet2015Goals: Lisa Longino