With spring storms rattling houses and nerves, it may be time to make some plans just in case the “big one” hits, like the 2019 EF-3 that decimated parts of Dallas. Veterans of that destructive event that took down age-old trees and wiped out schools, commercial structures and every type of residential property can attest to what life was like once the air cleared. One … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Create A Paper Trail Just In Case The Big One Blows Your Identity Away
Weather
Even Rainy Weather Couldn’t Dampen The Overflowing Crowd For NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner
Due to the number of guests, this year's NorthPark Ambassadors dinner at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek was reconfigured. Instead of the dinner on the Veranda, it required the main dining room for both the dinner and cocktail party with two rows of tables extending from the fireplace across the room. As the Ambassadors (Lindy Berkley for Ronald McDonald House of … [Read more...] about Even Rainy Weather Couldn’t Dampen The Overflowing Crowd For NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner
Even Threatening Weather Couldn’t Stall Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Of 2023 “Light It Up” Models
As North Texas braced for a gnarly cold front approaching, complete with hail, lighting, straight-line winds and possible tornadoes, 21 youngsters at NorthPark seemed hardly bothered on Thursday, March 16. After all, they had already been on the frontlines in the war against cancer. While the corded-off crowd of family and friends seated in the NorthCourt and hundreds of … [Read more...] about Even Threatening Weather Couldn’t Stall Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Of 2023 “Light It Up” Models
Oh, Gee! North Texas May Host Another Mother-Of-A-Nature Temper Tantrum Sunday Afternoon
If you’re sleeping in, no problem. It’s Sunday and church services and Bloody Mary/Mimosa-ladened brunches are still a couple of hours away. But the reason for this post is that, come afternoon, things may go a bit south. Mother Nature is threatening to have an early April temper tantrum complete with thunderstorms with lightning, golf-size hail, straight line winds and … [Read more...] about Oh, Gee! North Texas May Host Another Mother-Of-A-Nature Temper Tantrum Sunday Afternoon
2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Was An “Iconic” Happening For Hundreds At The Village Dallas
Early in the rainy, cold evening of Wednesday, February 8, some of the 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball guests were a bit lost in finding the location for the Reveal Party at The Village Dallas. Even those in the know who had sworn that it would be a breeze fessed up that they'd been stymied by the directions and the lack of valet parkers. Is there anything worse than trying to … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Was An “Iconic” Happening For Hundreds At The Village Dallas
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
Not even rain nor a shorthanded parking staff could prevent the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas (SAWA) from celebrating the past SAWA Fashion Show chairs and SAWA presidents on Wednesday, February 8, at Neiman Marcus Downtown's Zodiac Room. The idea was hatched by 2023 SAWA President Jennifer Dix and 2023 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn, but … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
Soup’s On! Luncheon Served Up Food For Thought Thanks To Chefs And Cynt Marshall’s “It Factor”
When Dallas sculptor Brad Oldham created his bigger than life Traveling Man Sculptures in Deep Ellum, little did he know that he would be the three degrees of connection with a homeless man named Gershon Trunnell and Dallas Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall. The connection would be Cynt’s “It Factor." That connection was recalled at The Stewpot Alliance’s 2023 Soup’s On! Luncheon on … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Served Up Food For Thought Thanks To Chefs And Cynt Marshall’s “It Factor”
POSTPONED: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party
With North Texas looking and feeling like an iceberg, most area schools are remaining closed Thursday. Another group that is regrouping is the 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show patron party Thursday afternoon to a later, warmer date. While St. V-Day Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Sunie Solomon were disappointed to postpone the invite-only get-together, they … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party
JUST IN: Center For BrainHealth’s Legacy Award Dinner Postponed
In addition to everything from postal services to museums being in a deep freeze, thanks to this week's Arctic blast resulting in treacherous driving and walking conditions, North Texas fundraising event planners have largely ducked the bullet. The reason is that there have been very few events scheduled for the first part of the week. The hope was the frigid conditions … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Center For BrainHealth’s Legacy Award Dinner Postponed
January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
Today three types of North Texans are emerging in a day of frigid temps and thunder sleeting. There were those who opted to stay put and not play slip-and-slide on area roads. Thanks to the pandemic regime and limited power outages, many were able to literally Zoom work from home. As a result, the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo and others are not open. Then there were … [Read more...] about January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
North Texans Ramp Up In Preparation As This Week’s Dicey Days Are On Area Doorsteps
Sorry to start the week off with a cold shoulder, but the The Weather Channel experts are reeling with all types of icy threats. With tonight's temperatures diving to the 30s, the days ahead are looking a bit down-and-under until late Wednesday. But don't let the daylight sunshine fool you. The overnight below 32° temperatures will ice over sidewalks and streets where … [Read more...] about North Texans Ramp Up In Preparation As This Week’s Dicey Days Are On Area Doorsteps