Unlike other fundraising events, Crystal Charity does not have a live auction. Instead, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children's non-profits has what can only be described as the ultimate silent auction. The luxury packages are the stuff that the late Robin Leach would have definitely described in boldface: “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” And this year’s … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Is Online Now For Checking Out Before Bidding Starts Friday
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Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Advanced Women’s Roles And Netted $825K
Despite the challenges of online presentations, the Texas Women's Foundation's livestreamed 36th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 30, not only inspired nearly 4,000 viewers near and far, it also netted a sweet $825,000. To hit that number Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Debra Hunter Johnson had some help from The Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall and Southwest Airlines … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Advanced Women’s Roles And Netted $825K
North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine
According to For The Love Of Sunshine Founder Akeisha Shipman, “When you get sick what do you do? You probably make an appointment with your doctor, hop in your car, and try to arrive on time. For the homeless, showing up for an appointment on time, getting to class and maintaining a job becomes almost impossible without a reliable means of transportation of their … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: For The Love Of Sunshine
2021 ReuNight Auction Nears With Getaways Far-And-Wide And Great Sports Plus Some Bling And Art On The Bloc
It’s just 48 hours until The Family Place’s 2021 ReuNight gets underway in the garden of the Nasher Sculpture Center. And wouldn’t you know it — the rain is to end Wednesday afternoon, so the grounds will be green and spectacular for Thursday evening. What will also be outstanding besides the seated supper served up by the Wolfgang Puck Catering team will be the breathtaking … [Read more...] about 2021 ReuNight Auction Nears With Getaways Far-And-Wide And Great Sports Plus Some Bling And Art On The Bloc
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle’s Six Luxury Packages Revealed
The Cattle Baron’s Baronesses had a lovely day on the Four Season’s golf course Monday for the CBB Golf Tournament. Luckily, the final team played the 18th hole before the weather turned grumpy. But the gals arent' just settling back to enjoy Monday's outing. They're moving on with still another fundraising project — the Cattle Baron’s Raffle! 2021 Cattle Baron's Ball … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle’s Six Luxury Packages Revealed
The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising
Jana and Mike Brosin don’t give up easily. And when it comes to the American Heart Association, it’s literally a cause dear to their hearts. When they had to postpone last November’s “The Heart of Collin County – Heart Fest” with Robert Earl Keen performing at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco complete with black car service due to COVID-19’s very tight restrictions, the … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising
JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
With the 2021 Mad Hatter's Tea just a week away, a double-edged sword of news just arrived. First the not-so-good news: If you had your hat all glued together but had delayed in locking down your reservation, it's too late. The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's fundraiser on Thursday, April 15, is so sold-out! Confidentially, Mad Hatter's Chair Jolie Humphrey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
Allow me to tell you a story about how I took on the 2021 Texas Grid Wizard during the blizzard of 2021. It's gonna be a long one, but so was the journey. First let’s lay out the pre-battle setup, when weather predictors were claiming a doom-and-gloom “storm of the century” was headed our way starting Wednesday, February 10. They weren’t kidding. Why, even before the pre- and … [Read more...] about I Took On The Texas Grid Wizard In A Heated Battle During The Arctic Blizzard Of 2021
There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
There have definitely been some changes to the normal routine ... wait, North Texans haven't had a normal routine since the pandemic messed things up a year ago. But thanks to the addition of this week's blizzard tagged "snovid" in honor of the merger of COVID-19 and the polar vortex, even pandemic routines are requiring adjustments, including the following: Many … [Read more...] about There Have Been Some Definite Changes To Routines Thanks To The 2021 Snovid
North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
Officials and weather guessers are staggering like a giddy teenager landing a hot date for the prom. Only this one ain't so hot. With the approach of a sub-freezing blast courtesy of a polar vortex, North Texans are more than encouraged to stay home for the next few days of freezing temperatures accompanied by snow, sleet and ice. Yesterday morning's 130-vehicle-pile-up that … [Read more...] about North Texans Brace For A Freeze-Mageddon With Closures And “Stay-At-Home” Warnings
Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries