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?
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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
JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink was juggling all types of media inquiries about her Friday’s announcement of retiring, she let a hint drop about the upcoming ReuNight. Yup, just as reported last September that the traditional Fall fundraiser was moving to the spring of 2021, but the deets were still to come. And what do you know? Spring 2021 is just around the … [Read more...] about Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
With the daily report of Tuesday's COVID-10 cases in Dallas County passing 3,500, the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon team headed by Chair Melinda Knowles decided to join the rest of the spring North Texas fundraisers and go virtual. Not to worry, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas will still have a marvelous collection of fashions from Highland Park Village … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
October 26 Update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person, In-Person And Rescheduled
With COVID-19 battling with political candidates for headlines, North Texas nonprofits are still marching straight ahead with fundraising events. So far, there are changes in plans but no cancellations. Here’s today’s latest update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person Aspire's “Toast To Literacy” will be online on Thursday, October 29 Camp Sweeney’s … [Read more...] about October 26 Update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person, In-Person And Rescheduled
UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
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
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