Despite the predicted chill and wet weather for Halloween, costumed munchkins will still be hitting neighborhoods for yummy handouts. Thanks to Remington College Dallas Campus’s Criminal Justice Department instructor Dickey Harrison, here are some tricks to make their search for yummies a treat. Have children carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see while … [Read more...] about Tips For Tuesday’s Trick Or Treating
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Insider Tips For Saturday’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s “Shooting For The Stars”
If there are some gals MIA today, they’re over at Gilley’s Dallas. No, they’re not line-dancing and bar leaning. They’re in T-shirts, old jeans and sneakers ripping open boxes, schlepping carts around, setting up tables and getting ready for Saturday night’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball. After all, that's what CBB committee members do the day before the American Cancer Society … [Read more...] about Insider Tips For Saturday’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s “Shooting For The Stars”
The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon
Henderson Avenue is such a hot spot. Whether it’s dining or shopping, it has been the place to be and be seen. And on a Thursday night, that situation ramps up the population mega times. That’s why traffic jams can turn the avenue into a parking lot at times. A parking spot is as rare as a wrinkle on a fresh face lift. Valets tend to serve as parking life guards. But on … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser Offers Some Helpful Hints For This Weekend’s Fundraising Festivities
Just as Heloise provides household hints, so La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser has a suggestion or two for this weekend’s La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas comings and goings. Since the Friday night event is taking place in a very cool residential area and Saturday’s gala is at The Fairmont, Anne is recommending the following: Uber/Lyft Have a … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser Offers Some Helpful Hints For This Weekend’s Fundraising Festivities
Attention, Campers: Ark-Building Activities Are Underway In North Texas
Why did Thursday seem like a dress rehearsal for this afternoon's tsunami? According to WFAA weather guy Pete Delkus, North Texas is out of the drought condition that was in place on May 31. He also said that his normal 20-minute drive to work took about an hour and half. Another hit-and-run victim of the thunder, lightning and waves of wet stuff was Fair Park Sparks! The … [Read more...] about Attention, Campers: Ark-Building Activities Are Underway In North Texas
May Left North Texas High And Dry, But June Is Busting Out All Over With Showers
The weather guessers have been on their high horses about May being the driest May in the past 90 years. It appears that on this first day of June, Mother Nature is making up for lost time. The good news: North Texas needs the rain. School is out, so drivers won't have to worry about avoiding munchkins in school zones. No need to have the sprinkler system … [Read more...] about May Left North Texas High And Dry, But June Is Busting Out All Over With Showers
2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Party Turned Out To Be A Gangbuster For Theme And Entertainment Announcements
On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Chair Anne Stodghill sent out an email blast to the 100 committee members. It dealt with the attendance for the evening’s attendance for the 2017 CBB Reveal at the Stodghill home. The message was simple — Take Uber. The event that was originally guest-imated for 150 had exploded to 400. Evidently, the … [Read more...] about 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Party Turned Out To Be A Gangbuster For Theme And Entertainment Announcements
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Party
2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Anne Stodghill had a bit of challenge on their hands for the “Reveal Party” on Thursday, February 2. It seemed everyone not only RSVP-ed, they wanted to bring all types of friends along to learn who would be on stage and what the theme would be. Despite the shindig being held at the Stodghill villa and the night being … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Party
Put On The Sunscreen And Take Advantage Of Dallas Zoo’s Penguin Days Special Deal
The roller coaster of temperatures has resulted in cottons and shorts doing overtime. Just imagine — the end of December in the 60s and 70s! But what luck! With the kids out of school, the malls jammed, the thank you notes written (well, almost) and running out of things to do, the Dallas Zoo’s Penguin Days special is just made for these balmy times. Instead of the usual … [Read more...] about Put On The Sunscreen And Take Advantage Of Dallas Zoo’s Penguin Days Special Deal
2017 Cancer Blows Kick-Off Party Has SRO Turnout Despite Traffic Jam And Competing Events
The world of nonprofits hit head on with the political universe on Tuesday, November 1, on Lakeside. While usually only geese and ducks honk on the elegant drive, on this night it was luxury vehicles with drivers getting steamed. One gent stood on the running board of his stationery SUV shaking his fist at the god of traffic jams. The jam resulted from two big gatherings — … [Read more...] about 2017 Cancer Blows Kick-Off Party Has SRO Turnout Despite Traffic Jam And Competing Events
Change Of Plans: The Lowest Greenville Derby Slated For October 29 Is A Victim Of Roadkill
If you were planning on being a part of the first-ever Lowest Greenville Derby on Saturday, October 29, rethink that idea. The Genesis Women’s Shelter fundraising event has been postponed. According to the website, the change of plans is “due to concerns about construction completion.” By construction, it means the torn-up road and sidewalks that have made lowest Greenville … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: The Lowest Greenville Derby Slated For October 29 Is A Victim Of Roadkill