With North Texas starting to bloom and blossom, it is the perfect time to start raising more than flowers. How about some fundraising for Dallas' Katy Trail? As a result of the partnership with the City of Dallas owning the land and the Friends of the Katy Trail providing for its upkeep starting 25 years ago, there have been more than 1.5M visits annually by locals and … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
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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
Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Wednesday night the sky should be clear and ideal for the Bank of America Plaza and One AT&T Plaza/Whitacre Tower to glow in purple to commemorate March as Best Buddies Month. The lighting will also signal the launch of Dallas Best Buddies’ “Give Light to Inclusion” campaign to “encourage Dallas-area businesses and communities to take steps toward inclusive practices … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
North Texas has rightly earned a reputation for simply remarkable homes. From incredible estates fronting pristine lakes to Dilbeck cottages oozing with charms, it’s well deserved. But on Sunday, October 17, Mother Nature — pardon the expression — trumped them all. With a three-quarter moon on a clear night, she opened her arms for a dinner table that seemed to go on for an … [Read more...] about Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
MySweetOpportunity: Autumn At The Arboretum
According to Dallas Arboretum volunteers and Autumn at the Arboretum Co-Chairs Judy and Greg Sosbee, “We invite you to join us at the most spectacular pumpkin show in Dallas—Autumn at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant. This year’s fun theme is “Bugtopia,” and the festival runs Saturday, September 18, to Sunday, October 31. The 16th annual fall festival features the … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Autumn At The Arboretum
JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Bargains For August Dollar Days
Alas, the Dallas Arboretum’s Cool Thursdays Concert Series is going on hiatus for July and August because the temperatures aren't going to be all that cool. But that certainly doesn’t mean that other activities will wilt away. There will still be cooking demonstrations at A Tasteful Place, the flowing water features like The Nancy Clements Seay Magnolia Glade, the ZimSculpt … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Arboretum Will Be Blooming With Bargains For August Dollar Days
An Optional Mask-Wearing Adjustment May Be Ahead For North Texans
Today's announcement by the CDC stated that individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can forego wearing masks in a variety of situations, including: Walking, running, hiking or biking outdoors alone or with members of their household Attending small outdoor gatherings with fully vaccinated family and friends Attending small outdoor gatherings with … [Read more...] about An Optional Mask-Wearing Adjustment May Be Ahead For North Texans
Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Is A Family Affair For Gwen and Doug Parker Thanks To Mama Bobbie And Her Daisy
After being the oasis for those in need of an out-and-about during the pandemic and the arrival of user-friendly weather, the Katy Trail has only grown in its popularity for walkers, joggers, strollers, cyclist and pooches. But the well-being of the Trail doesn't come by it naturally. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes nurturing and maintenance to "offer a safe, free and … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Is A Family Affair For Gwen and Doug Parker Thanks To Mama Bobbie And Her Daisy
Superhero 5K Will Be A Week-Long Breeze March 1-7 To Support Dallas CASA
For some folks 3.1 miles is a literal walk-in-the-park; for others it’s quite a stretch. That’s why Dallas CASA Young Professionals have created a personalized walk/jog/run for the first Virtual Superhero 5K. From Sunday, March 1, to Sunday, March 7, folks can “set their own pace” accomplish their 3.1-mile (aka 5K) goal. Pre-registration will not only get you a Superhero 5K … [Read more...] about Superhero 5K Will Be A Week-Long Breeze March 1-7 To Support Dallas CASA
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
North Texas has almost everything a body would want — shopping, sports teams and supping. However, a major MIA is a mountain. That may be the reason some folks in North Texas claim Colorado as its second home state, because its trails and surrounding landscape are ideal for strolling/hiking and taking the clubs to the greens in the summertime. And when the snow covers the … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch*
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: WaterColor Private Home*
While so many associate Florida with the very touristy Disney World and party-hardy Fort Lauderdale, those-in-the-know can be found far away from the madding crowd in South Walton’s WaterColor. This idyllic community is the perfect getaway with its coastal dune lake — Western Lake — just made for kayaking, Grayton Beach State Park for hiking, the Gulf Coast for polishing up … [Read more...] about 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Item: WaterColor Private Home*