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
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UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
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
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
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
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
Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced
While the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will not be filling the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, December 5, with a bevy of beautiful people in couture gowns and custom-made tuxedos, there will still be plenty of fundraising action for manicured nails. Thanks to shifting directions, 2020 CCB committee of 100 has arranged to have the silent auction of more than 500 … [Read more...] about Roll-Out Plans For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Raffle And Online Silent Auction Items Announced
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
Despite the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show's being canceled, the event's raffle continued on because many contribution tickets had been purchased. Why, Raffle Chair Kim Hext's committee sold a record-breaking $60,000 worth of tickets. And it’s not surprising since the three items were treasures from NorthPark Center and Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
Despite the Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at NorthPark Neiman Marcus being canceled due to COVID-19, the CCB-ers and NorthParkies weren’t going to let that slow down the drive to raise funds for Dallas County children’s charities. So the NorthPark team suggested an exhibition. Not of fashions that might have been on the runway. Not of the CCB … [Read more...] about NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
For the first time in its 46-year history the grand dame of North Texas fashion fundraising presentations — Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon — has been canceled. Scheduled to take placed on Thursday, October 22, at NorthPark Center, the decision was made “out of abundance of caution due to COVID-19.” However, CCB … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has separated the ho-hums from the creative types due to ever-changing restrictions. Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Midpoint Luncheon was an example of the latter. Since restaurants were off-limits, that meant the annual get together would not be taking place at Salum’s on Wednesday, June 3. No problem! 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven simply invited her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to grow in hospitals, changes are taking place in the North Texas fundraising world with many heading onto 2021. Every one of these changes has been a tough call, but all are being made for the safety of their supporters and staffs. Canceled Readers 2 Leaders' Lanes 2 Literacy scheduled for Thursday, October 1 Ability … [Read more...] about July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules