The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
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Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”
Remember that post about Bobby B. Lyle’s receiving the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at a luncheon on Thursday, March 29, at SMU’s Grand Ballroom?Well, there’s been a change. The organizers underestimated the response to having Bobby as the awardee.According to SMU’s Candy Crespo, “We have had an unprecedented response to the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award in terms of … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”
UPDATE: Services Announced For Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
The service commemorating the life of Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler, who founded Crystal Charity Ball in 1952 and died this past December, will take place on Friday, January 5, at 11 a.m.According to her daughter Nancy Saustad, it will be held at Church of the Incarnation.From an award-winning barrel racing teenager in Wichita Falls, a Dallas debutante, a mother of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Services Announced For Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
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
Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
Unlike other fundraisers, the Crystal Charity Ball has no live auction with that arm-raising competition. Heavens, no! Instead, they have a glamorama silent auction of luxury items that would impress the most persnickety Black Card holder. In preparation for the sleek bidding, the CCB committee sends out a fabulous book containing the goodies to guests.This year Silent … [Read more...] about Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
JUST IN: 34th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Theme And Awardees Announced
2018 Saint Valentine Luncheon and Fashion Show Co-Chairs Roz Colombo and Nancy Gopez gathered their gal pals and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas supporters together last night at Amy Turner’s. The occasion was to announce more details about the 34th annual fundraiser.As previously reported, the whole kit-and-kaboodle is moving to NorthPark Center’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 34th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Theme And Awardees Announced
Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
A press release was distributed about The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event featuring Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran.While it was great news on one hand, it was embarrassing on the other.First the great news — former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison will receive the Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award at the Meyerson on Thursday, November 2.The … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
Update: Daisy Mae Has Less Legs To Stand On, But More Love To Support Her
It's amazing that Daisy Mae, the white Labrador pup, managed to pull herself out of the gangbuster collision on Tuesday, July 11, and survived in a nearby ravine for days without water and comfort. Thanks to Mutts and Mayhem, she was found, rescued and taken to a vet.https://www.facebook.com/muttsandmayhem/videos/1124117261065292/But after checking with canine … [Read more...] about Update: Daisy Mae Has Less Legs To Stand On, But More Love To Support Her
The Family Place’s Legacy Campaign Is Within A Whisker Of Achieving Its $16.5M Goal And Needs Help To Close The Books
Was it really back on October 2015 that The Family Place’s Paige Flink announce The Family Place Legacy Campaign — Building For the Future — to build a 40,000-square foot Central Dallas Counseling Center? Her goal for the capital campaign was a whopping $13M. To get things rolling, The Moody Foundation kicked in $5M that resulted in the facility being named “Ann Moody … [Read more...] about The Family Place’s Legacy Campaign Is Within A Whisker Of Achieving Its $16.5M Goal And Needs Help To Close The Books
Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8
Dallas fundraising is less than two months into the 2017 marathon for local nonprofits and there’s already a major collision in sight. It takes place on Wednesday, March 8. Despite Monday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, being pretty vacant of noontime goings-on, three groups honed in on that Wednesday for their luncheon moneymakers.And to make matters worse, two of ‘em are … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8
UPDATE: Arrangements Announced For Jan Pruitt’s Services
The North Texas Food Bank just shared the information about the visitation and funeral service for the late Jan Pruitt.Visitation will take place on Friday, January 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral HomeServices will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, at First United Methodist Church Dallas.In addition to parking at Bryan Tower (between Olive … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Arrangements Announced For Jan Pruitt’s Services