Last year at this time things were topsy-turvy with the pandemic’s new world abnormal creating limited ways of fundraising. Still, the annual Kentucky Derby stampeded on at Churchill Downs, where the gallery was drastically reduced. Over at Turtle Creek Park, the annual Day at the Races was barren of people because the event had gone totally virtual. Still, the sat-at-home … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy Is Off To The Races With A Derby In A Box And A Hybrid Experience
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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
We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
According to Turtle Creek Conversancy CEO/President Gay Donnell Willis, The annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser thrown by the Turtle Creek Conservancy is one of Dallas’ favorite spring parties, so when the announcement came from Churchill Downs that the Derby was moving to Saturday, September 5, Day at the Races swiftly followed suit! Day at the Races is the … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
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
12th Annual Day At The Races Is Warming Up With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
Poor Turtle Creek Park has been through more name changes than a coquettish Texas divorcee. With the acreage zig-zagging from Lee Park to Oak Lawn Park and now finally happily branded as Turtle Creek Park, Park President/CEO Gay Donnell Willis has been swapping out stationery, signage and website names. But what hasn’t changed is the annual Day At The Races (DATR). The … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Day At The Races Is Warming Up With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
The 2019 Kentucky Derby was a mess at least in Louisville, where it was rainy, resulting in a sloppy track on Saturday, May 4. However, at the Dallas Arboretum it was sunshine for Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby. However, when the day of grazing on Two Sisters edibles and adult beverages started off at the Camp House, the crowd seemed scant at … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Once again it was the winner’s circle for the Triple Crown-winning Troutt family, with matriarch Lisa Troutt transforming Brook Hollow Golf Club into a grand Kentucky estate for the 2019 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 6. Even longtime club members were amazed how the clubhouse had been reconfigured from stem to stern. It can safely be said that no other North … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
Last year’s Think Ahead Group’s 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Dallas Arboretum was such a first-class finish that they’re returning Saturday, May 4. While some guests took in the sunshine and played jenga on the grounds of The Camp House, others were inside singing as one of their own played Billy Joel tunes. And while the Kentucky types may think they’re the … [Read more...] about TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Many of the ladies who had attended the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 25, headed north to Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s estate. The occasion was to introduce The Sweetheart Ball new members, hear about plans for the 37th annual fundraiser and to learn about new developments in UT Southwestern's cardiology program that has been supported by … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
JUST IN: Lisa And Kenny Troutt To Serve As Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs
After finger crossing, hollering and smiling about their Justify’s joining the Triple Crown corral, Lisa and Kenny Troutt have been celebrating big time. Kenny even fessed up that “I’m worn out!” But after making their victory lap, they’ve just accepted Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina Betts’ and Lisa Cooley’s ask to be the luncheon's honorary co-chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa And Kenny Troutt To Serve As Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs
A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
After days of rain, the wet stuff exited North Texas and dumped on Kentucky on Saturday, May 5. Now normally Kentucky’s weather woes wouldn’t bother North Texans a flip. But this Saturday was the Run for the Roses in Louisville and locals Lisa and Kenny Troutt had three ponies in the Kentucky Derby lineup. Perhaps that fact plus the perfect, sunny day in North Texas had … [Read more...] about A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum