'Tis the night before Christmas and the kids are going absolutely bonkers waiting for the gent in the red suit with white trim to hit their ZIP codes. To help the household survive the anxiety of “Is he here yet?,” NORAD has once again created a marvelous website tracking Santa and his herd of reindeer around the world. You can view his journey on your computer using 2D or … [Read more...] about NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks
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Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
There’s always that person who's totally impossible to shop for. Their wine collection’s cheapest bottle is four figures; there isn’t a Hermes bag they don’t have; and never you mind about a his-and-hers facelift certificate. They’re already stretched to the max. Luckily, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction/Special Gifts Co-Chairs Jennifer Dix and Kim Quinn have … [Read more...] about Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
The Family Place is finishing up its trio of big fundraising programs with ReuNight on Wednesday at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. In addition to the big-ticket seated supper, there is the live auction of just a handful of packages. Pull out your passports and warm up your bidding arms. Here's the collection that ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox and Natalie … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
According to Families To Freedom Founder and Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s late. There’s a dim evening glow as I drive across east Arizona. The reflectors on the street are brightly lit up guiding me forward. I have a watered down drink in the cup holder keeping me going until Winslow, Arizona, our overnight stop. The van is very quiet and my passengers are … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
Alas, Luke Lange wasn’t able to attend the Blue Jean Ball raffle reveal party benefiting his Luke’s FastBreak on Thursday, August 1, at Park House. Seems Park House Dallas’ “house rules” prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from being in the Highland Park private club after 6 p.m. Not to worry. Luke was probably still recovering from jet lag after the Langes' family trip to … [Read more...] about Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
Les Femmes Toured The World Without Leaving Paula “Mama Mozzarella” Lambert’s Living Room
While others suffered the travel challenges of checking in and spoofing their way into the sweet spot of the newly enhanced Admiral’s Club at DFW International, the getaway hassles didn’t bother the crowd at Les Femmes du Monde’s summer event on Thursday, July 18. An SRO crowd toured the world from Tuscany, Puglia, and Ireland to Deep Ellum in Mozzarella Company’s … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Toured The World Without Leaving Paula “Mama Mozzarella” Lambert’s Living Room
Sold-Out Alert!: Les Femmes Du Monde Summer Series Event With Paula Lambert
Some folks think that nothing happens in North Texas during the summer. Well, Les Femmes du Monde just shot that thinking to pieces. Les Femmes President Martha Cox just revealed that their Summer Series event on Thursday, July 18 is sold out. The reason is largely due to the hostess and the location. That cheese-loving Paula Lambert is opening her Turtle Creek home for the … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Les Femmes Du Monde Summer Series Event With Paula Lambert
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle Items Revealed At Spring Luncheon
While chapeaus were blowing in the wind at Dallas Arboretum for the annual Mad Hatter’s Tea on Thursday, April 11, the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was holding its spring luncheon at Truluck’s in Uptown. One of the highlights of the luncheon is the reveal of the fundraising gala’s passel of raffle items. 2109 Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle Items Revealed At Spring Luncheon
Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
There's always a backstory. And when it comes to a capital campaign, it's a story that has been years in the making. Such was the case with the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge coming to North Texas. Plans were announced in October 2012 by then-Baylor Health Care System President/CEO Joel Allison that “Baylor had been selected as not only the location of the newest Hope … [Read more...] about Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
For the spring season’s grand finale of black-tie fundraising and lively auctions, the American Heart Association of Dallas’ sold-out Côtes du Coeur is going to pop the cork this Saturday at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Event Co-Chairs Laura and Eric Hutto have arranged to have the event start with a reception in the foyer letting the 1,100 guests check out the silent auction … [Read more...] about Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #1: Kenya Safari Adventure At Segera Retreat And Angama Mara
For the true lover of travel, Africa just never gets old. Whether venturing into a new sanctuary or seeing the amazing wildlife in its natural habitat, there are always new discoveries. And perhaps the gem of African excursions is Kenya. The winning bidder of this remarkable Art Ball 2019 Form And Function live auction package will have a place of honor in his/her passport for … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #1: Kenya Safari Adventure At Segera Retreat And Angama Mara