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Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine

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Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s  and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine

MySweetWishList: Ability Connection

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According to Ability Connection Board Member and advocate Debbie Francis, “We believe generosity can transform the world! Partner with Ability Connection, and together, let’s create a world of inclusion for people with disabilities. There are many ways to give to Ability Connection, other than mailing your donation to our Dallas office. “Give securely online.  Ability … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Ability Connection

Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

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2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

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Well, it appears that Mother Nature got the best of tonight’s Vine and Dine. Despite yesterday's claim to carry on and the best efforts of the Ability Connection fundraiser organizers, the day's treacherous conditions of frigid temperatures and icy roads forced the last-minute postponement of the event scheduled to take place at The Hall On Dragon. While the news is … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

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Despite today’s freezing temperatures, the 2022 Vine And Dine’s “A Night In Napa” is all systems go for the Ability Connection fundraiser Thursday night at The Hall on Dragon. To gin up the excitement of the night's live auction, organizers have had the luxury packages previewed  online . While the goodies range from NorthPark’s Eataly cooking class and spa treatments … [Read more...] about Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

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According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled

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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

MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine

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According to 2021 Vine And Dine Co-Chair Kara Sewell, “Ability Connection, a 67-year-old nonprofit organization serves more than 700 people with all types of intellectual or other developmental disabilities across Texas. “The charity’s ‘Core Values of Compassion, Respect and Results’ drives them to provide world class services for their members and their families … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine

Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine

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WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine

Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively

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Just minutes after Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 silent auction online bidding opened this morning at 9 a.m., the virtual paddles were being raised. From early looks, it appears that the jewelry items are glittering with bids with travel packages coming in second. Evidently folks want to twinkle and to get away for a break. And while the bidding is online until 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively