The streets between Armstrong and Lomo Alto were a tad bit tight on Thursday, April 5. With the Crystal Charity Ball ladies having a reception for their advisory board members and beneficiaries on one corner and Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Co-Chair Aubrey and John Labanowski hosting the luncheon fundraiser patron party a block over.Luckily, the Cherish the Children … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Patron Party Had Furniture On The Dining Room Table And A “Rose” In The Living Room
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Travels With Charlie
Allow me to tell you a story. There was this little blonde fella. For the first three years of his life, he lived with a family. They were a young family and had taken him in when he was just too adorable for words. The plan was they would all live happily ever after.But eventually the family decided that he wasn’t the top dog in priorities and turned him in for … [Read more...] about Travels With Charlie
Despite Nearby Traffic Headaches, Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon Celebrated Janelle And Larry Friedman Benefiting Dallas Can Academies
While the wait-and-taste continued around the corner at FIG on Friday, March 2, for the North Texas Food Bank's Empty Bowls, the Dallas Can Academies staff was relieved that their Friday, March 2nd fundraiser — Dallas Cares For Kids — was out of the fray.Honorary Co-Chairs Carol and Steve Aaron had beat the traffic jam at ground zero (Ross at Akard). As Carol with her … [Read more...] about Despite Nearby Traffic Headaches, Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon Celebrated Janelle And Larry Friedman Benefiting Dallas Can Academies
North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Moving To FIG Proved To Be The Victim Of A Perfect Storm Of Traffic Jamming
Ross Avenue and North Saint Paul Street was ground zero for a mega traffic jam just before 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2. The DART Pearl Street Station was getting back online after an incident earlier in the morning. North Ervay Street and San Jacinto were downsized to stop-and-go docey do due to an electrical short that had the stop lights stymied.And then there was the … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Moving To FIG Proved To Be The Victim Of A Perfect Storm Of Traffic Jamming
2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Filled A Beverly Drive Mansion With Future “Sapphires And Spurs” Aficionados
There's nothing like celebrating the 45th year of anything. Sure, there are those who may dread their actual 45th birthday, but when it comes to 45 years of fundraising to support cancer research and development, it's a really big deal and deserves an over-the-top occasion to match it.And leave it to 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix to kick … [Read more...] about 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Filled A Beverly Drive Mansion With Future “Sapphires And Spurs” Aficionados
Let’s Chill Tuesday Morning
Tuesday morning is not going to be a flash-back to the 2011 Super Ice Bowl. Tonight weather guessers are suggesting there will be an overnight "dusting" of snow and sleet on North Texas grounds. Why KDFW's Dan Henry, KTVT's Scott Padget, KXAS's Rick Mitchell and WFAA's Pete Delkus still have their jackets on!Chances are kids are going to be so disappointed that it ain’t … [Read more...] about Let’s Chill Tuesday Morning
A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out
As if it wasn’t chilly enough, the weather predictors are claiming that 2017 is going to repeat 2016's cold shoulder departure. The good news is that ice is not a major part of the equation. Still, if drizzle and a wintry mix does pop up, it just may freeze resulting in slip-and-slide conditions. Hopefully, electricity won’t be compromised. Luckily, Oncor and TxDot are already … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out
As 2017 Gala Nears, Crystal Charity Ball Committee Honors Its Top Producers With Charms And Fashions At Forty Five Ten
As the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball committee faced their final days before the black-tie gala at the Anatole on Saturday, December 2, it was time for CCB Chair Pam Perella and her lieutenants (Leslie Diers, Elizabeth Gambrell, Anne Besser, Cheryl Joyner and trapped in traffic Kristina Whitcomb) to literally “wrap up” the year-long effort for Dallas County children’s … [Read more...] about As 2017 Gala Nears, Crystal Charity Ball Committee Honors Its Top Producers With Charms And Fashions At Forty Five Ten
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
Once again the Association of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon’s was totally upstaged by the cutest recipient. But this year there was a wrench thrown into the plans. It had to do with the announcement of the Veterans Day Parade schedule.The results were traditional Emcee Scott Murray arriving via a police escort.While the post is trying to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
A Gentle Reminder: 2017 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Will Have Runners On Area Roads Both Saturday And Sunday
Back in 1971 the very first Dallas White Rock Marathon was held on March 6. Over the years the name and date changed. In 2012 “White Rock” disappeared from the name and it became Dallas Marathon. Over the years some things stayed the same like Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children being the beneficiary and thousands of participants including world-class runners.This … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2017 BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Will Have Runners On Area Roads Both Saturday And Sunday
National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday
Those planning to attend the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday might want consider taking a different route to the event or getting an earlier start. Why? Because despite Veteran’s Day officially being on Saturday, the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade honoring vets starts at 11 with streets in the area being blocked off just as guests … [Read more...] about National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Guests May Want To Rethink Their Route Friday