With the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving looking as busy as the State Fair's Midway, a couple of November fundraisers are shifting their plans to better dates on the calendar. Ironically, both evening, in-person events were originally scheduled for Thursday, November 4. March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at VenueForty|50 has … [Read more...] about UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
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Change Of Plans Alert!: Klyde Warren’s Party In The Park Is Being Transported To The Meyerson
The next few days are going to be loaded with rain for North Texas. The good news? We need the rain. The not-so-good news? Trying to figure that one out, but do we really need a Noah’s Ark type flood? However, there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This weekend (aka the end of the 2021 State Fair) is gonna be gangbusters! The temps are going to be in the 70s and … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Klyde Warren’s Party In The Park Is Being Transported To The Meyerson
North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
Just six hours into 2021 North Texas Giving Day and emailboxes are filling up with reminders that the big fundraising day has arrived. And folks are responding with moolah and volunteer hours. The latest report is that more than $34M has been donated and 11,800+ volunteers have signed up. According to the MySweetCharity abacus, that translates into $5M+ and nearly 2,000 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
RESCHEDULED: 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance The Night Away
Reschedules aren’t all that bad. For instance, the Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT) team just announced the rescheduling of its 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance the Night Away. Instead of holding it on Friday, October 15, it will be held on Friday, April 29, at The Empire Room, with guests getting in the swing of things with professional dancers on hand. Actually, … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance The Night Away
Dwell With Dignity’s 200th Undertaking Continued Its Mission To Create A Home-Sweet-Home For A Deserving Family
Last Thursday was a big day for two people. For a single mom, it was the day that she and her two youngsters discovered their 837-square-foot home had been renewed with everything from furniture and art to kitchen supplies and shelves stocked with food. For Dwell With Dignity Founder/Board Chair Lisa Robison, it was the 200th project that DWD had created … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity’s 200th Undertaking Continued Its Mission To Create A Home-Sweet-Home For A Deserving Family
POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) hasn’t put the brakes on its upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala. It’s just shifted gears. According to Gala Co-Chair Jenice Dunayer, “This has weighed on our hearts and minds throughout these past few weeks. After consulting with the WOKC executive committee and board of directors and out of respect for our beneficiary, the decision has … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala
Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen
When it comes to screens, Goldie Hawn is a pro. From her giggling and dancing days on "Laugh-In" to her bringing smiles via movie films like “Seems Like Old Times,” “Overboard” and “The First Wives Club,” she simply sparkles. That’s why news of her having to transition from an in-person appearance to an on-screen attendance for the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon won’t take the wind … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen
Change Of Plans Alert!: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies’ Bruncheon
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies' Bruncheon has been adjusted. Instead of taking place on Saturday, September 25, it’ll be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16. Another change is that it won’t be taking place at the Arts District Mansion (formerly known as Belo Mansion). It’s not because of the venue’s name change. Rather, the decision was made to make it a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s First Ladies’ Bruncheon
UPDATE: North Texas Food Bank’s Black-Tie Harvest Gala At The Omni Dallas Is Postponed to 2022
The North Texas Food Bank has been on the COVID war frontline for the past 18 months by providing food non-stop for those in need. If there was ever a group that deserved to take a breather and celebrate its recent accomplishments plus its 40 years of fighting hunger, it's NTFB CEO/President Trisha Cunningham, the staff and its countless supporters. That’s why today’s … [Read more...] about UPDATE: North Texas Food Bank’s Black-Tie Harvest Gala At The Omni Dallas Is Postponed to 2022
Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Stationers, stone engravers and sign makers have been busy replacing longstanding names of buildings, parks and streets. So, one would think it would have become old hat to know that a previously named institution would be “formerly known as.” It appears from this Dallas Arts District page that someone must have skipped that lesson in grammar. Regardless of the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend
Thursday night seemed like any other night. The summer heat was bringing out the mosquitoes. Folks were checking out for vacations. The Mavericks were making news with the departure of Donny Nelson and Rick Carlisle. Ah, but Friday was just hours away and for some it was going to be a holiday thanks to President Joe Biden's making June 19 a federal holiday. But at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend