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
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Spirit Of Taos Was A Spirited Affair With Dale Hansen Claiming It Was Actually His Retirement Party
Leave it to the Friends of Wilkinson's Spirit of Taos to have the best time raising funds for the Wilkinson Center. And that's exactly what happened on Friday, October 15, at the Arts District Mansion. But this year in addition to the entertainment, the supper and auctions, there was the addition of the renowned "unplugged" sports icon Dale Hansen, who served as emcee. Ah, but … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Was A Spirited Affair With Dale Hansen Claiming It Was Actually His Retirement Party
Healing Hands Luncheon Is Moving To March With The Addition Of WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan
HHM Health’s Healing Hands Luncheon that was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 31. According to Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Amy and Paul Wilson and Honorary Chair Pam Busbee, “As a faith-based community health center that provides culturally competent healthcare with compassion to anyone in need, … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Is Moving To March With The Addition Of WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “Community Partners of Dallas is gearing up for our upcoming 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon on Friday, September 24, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. While we have just announced a change regarding our featured speaker Goldie Hawn, who will now be joining us on ‘the big screen’ instead of in person due to … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center is using its 21st Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon “Come Together” to “celebrate the way in which the Dallas community rallied to support its neighbors over the past 18 months, including the Center which provides safe shelter and basic necessities for the city’s most vulnerable homeless.” Taking place on Friday, October 15, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, … [Read more...] about 2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
Great news to start the week! 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell, Underwriting Chair/sisters-in-law Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi and Honorary Co-Chairs Gene Jones, Charlotte Jones, Karen Jones and Lori Jones have sent word that Tom Thumb and Albertsons Companies Foundation will return as presenting sponsor for the 22nd annual fundraising luncheon … [Read more...] about Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
JUST IN: Rainbow Days Netted $145K+ Thanks To Its 2021 Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
No sooner had Rainbow Days team finished up its 24th Pot of Gold Luncheon at the Omni Dallas on Friday, June 25, for 500 guests than they were coordinating Camp Bravo to help youngsters “in adversity build coping skills and resilience to create positive futures.” Luckily, they did find time to add and subtract numbers from the Luncheon’s take and announced that, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rainbow Days Netted $145K+ Thanks To Its 2021 Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
Community Partners of Dallas always seems to land some memory maker for their Chick Lit Luncheon. Alas, last year’s Diane Keaton had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make up for it, the CPD-ers landed the gals who put the “fun” into fundraising to head up the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon — Chair Claire Emanueslon, Honorary Chair Pat McEvoy and Underwriting … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Is Striking Gold(ie) For Community Partners Of Dallas
Friends Of Wilkinson Center Are Bringing “The Spirit Of Taos” And Dale Hansen To Belo Mansion
Since pandemic cases have calmed down, DFW International, Love Field and private airfields have been in hyper drive with folks wanting to get out of town. But for those who aren’t too crazy over packing luggage and schlepping to other parts, the Friends of Wilkinson Center cuties are bringing Taos to North Texas for the 7th Annual Spirit of Taos. Co-Chairs Karrie Cato, Ida … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Center Are Bringing “The Spirit Of Taos” And Dale Hansen To Belo Mansion