It’s been nearly two years since Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky and a crowd of folks including County Commissioner Judge Clay Jenkins, City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Literacy Achieves Sarah Papert, philanthropist Sarah Losinger and Crystal Charity Ball representative Kristina Whitcomb bundled up on a December night to break … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
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JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
While North Texas COVID-19 case numbers have continued to look like Six Flags’ Judge Roy Scream, the changes in fundraising events for the rest of 2020 have calmed down a bit. The good news is there are no cancellations in the roll-out. Here’s today’s update: Going Virtual ChristianWorks for Children’s Celebrate Children scheduled for Saturday, October … [Read more...] about October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
Cancer, be on alert. The dynamic duo of Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have signed up for a return match. Despite their co-chairing and having to cancel the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball due to COVID-19, these ladies have their spurs on to co-chair the 2021 CBB fundraiser for North Texas cancer research. In the meantime, they’re finalizing plans to hold the upcoming 2020 … [Read more...] about 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton And Heather Randall To Co-Chair 2021 CBB
August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
The good news is the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases and death are not as bad as a month ago. The not-so-good news is today’s update, with three cancellations of sizable fundraising events that like others were so dependent upon financial support. Even if the events are not taking place due to COVID-10 concerns, the organizations would be so grateful for a … [Read more...] about August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
Alas, September is starting to look downright scrawny with events being postponed or going virtual. But folks are fin that online fundraisers are pretty darn easy to get use to. In a lot of cases, they require no mask nor mascara. As discouraging as the lack of in-person events may seem, it's all for the better. North Texans are rallying like the Lone Ranger (aka "the masked … [Read more...] about August 21 Updates: Going Virtual and Postponement
August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
JUST IN: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Changes Up Plans For VIP Preview Party
Due to COVID-10 concerns, Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio VIP Preview Party has been adjusted “to help prevent crowds and manage traffic flow.” Originally, the nighttime party was to take place on Wednesday, August 27, but a second party had been added on Thursday, August 28. Another change is the time. Instead of an evening event, both parties will be held from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Changes Up Plans For VIP Preview Party
July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
While the most of the remaining August and September fundraisers are going virtual, the months of September and October are taking on a downright lean look. How lean? Well, here is a comparison of October 2019 with October 2020 as of today. Here is today’s update: At Home Nasher Sculpture Center's The Great Create scheduled for Sunday, September 13, will take … [Read more...] about July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
Last Call: Dallas CASA’s 25th Anniversary Parade Of Playhouses
Don’t you know a kiddo who is tired of sheltering-in-place? How about providing them with a whole new home to get away to? That can happen if you can spare $5. Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouse that is marching in place at NorthPark Center and online is providing just the opportunity for you. And one person who buys $500 worth of tickets will win … [Read more...] about Last Call: Dallas CASA’s 25th Anniversary Parade Of Playhouses