There were 1,500 expected for the Junior League of Dallas’s Milestone Luncheon on Thursday, April 21, at the Anatole. It was an especially big deal as the JLD Dallas approached its 100 birthday on Wednesday, May 4, for the organization of volunteers. The luncheon was sort of a warm up leading to Saturday's gala at the Anatole. But the 11 a.m. VIP reception in the Wedgwood … [Read more...] about JLD’s Milestone Luncheon’s VIP Reception Was Overwhelming While Martha Stewart Chat Started With An Oops
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Kappas Kicked Off Tablescapes At “Key Sister” Lela Rose’s Salon In Highland Park Village9
The color of the crowd spilling out of Highland Park Village’s Lela Rose salon was largely blue on Tuesday, April 19. That’s due to the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Chapter’s 2022 Tablescapes Co-Chairs Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee hosting the official kick-off gathering at the Dallas base of operations of 2022 Tablescapes featured speaker Lela Rose. 2022 … [Read more...] about Kappas Kicked Off Tablescapes At “Key Sister” Lela Rose’s Salon In Highland Park Village9
Baronesses Were In Full Bloom For Their Spring Luncheon With Rubies In Their Eyes And $2.5M Raised To Date
The 2022 Cattle Baronesses just knew the group's 2022 Spring Luncheon was going to be a great time to get together, but they didn't know what Luncheon Co-Chairs Madison Strode and Kameron Westcott had in mind for the event on Wednesday, April 13, at Del Frisco's McKinney Avenue. What the ladies discovered was a gorgeous setting, an array of gems and take-home gifts just made … [Read more...] about Baronesses Were In Full Bloom For Their Spring Luncheon With Rubies In Their Eyes And $2.5M Raised To Date
Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
Formerly known as Dallas Junior Forum, Dallas Service Forum (DSF) has a newly elected slate of officers for the 2022-2023 year. 2021-2022 President Julie Crowley, who will serve as advisor to the president, announced the following officers: 2022-2023 President Marla Nunally, VP of Development Lexia Allen, VP of Service Betty Cooper, VP of Membership Kathy Havel, VP of … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
Literacy Achieves dates its roots back to 1997 when it was known as Vickery Meadow Learning Center. The purpose was to help the growing number of refugees and immigrants arriving in the area to learn English. It was five years later that a 20-something volunteered to teach students. Her name was Sarah Polley. Over the years she served as the Adult Program Director from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation
Despite all the challenges presented by COVID last year, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers, 2021 CCB Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner and the rest of the CCB committee managed to not just raise the needed $$5,391,091 for the eight 2021 beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation
Racks, Racks Everywhere And More Shopping Events For 2022 SAWA Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas (SAWA) has a great problem: the more than 10,000 clothes that have come in for its fundraising fashion show and luncheon. And what’s more, loads of clothes are still arriving at the Salvation Army of North Texas warehouse on Harry Hines for the 2022 SAWA Fashion Show And Luncheon. The massive number is the result of last year’s … [Read more...] about Racks, Racks Everywhere And More Shopping Events For 2022 SAWA Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
With spring officially starting this Sunday, hopefully, Mother Nature will get the nudge to stop with the winter temperatures. After all, it’s time for flowers to feel free to bloom and spring outfits to replace wools and boots. And it’s also time to think about the Easter bunny. That little fellow has put out a SOS to provide Easter baskets for youngsters who have been … [Read more...] about Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late
Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Celebrate VolunteerNow’s 50 Years With Awards And Wes Moore
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Co-Chairs Charles Knight and Peter Jacobson have just announced the recipients of the 2022 VolunteerNow Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, April 28. In celebration of VolunteerNow’s 50th anniversary, the five recipients include the following: Lyda Hill Philanthropies founder Lyda Hill has a … [Read more...] about Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Celebrate VolunteerNow’s 50 Years With Awards And Wes Moore