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March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures

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Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures

Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement

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At noon on Friday, February 21, North Texans had two totally different fundraisers. At St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, the 20th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon was underway with Taraji P. Henson as guest speaker and Peter Brodsky receiving the 2020 Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award. Over at the Dallas Trade Mart, Attitudes and Attire … [Read more...] about Attitudes And Attire’s Luncheon Had Fashions And Flags Onstage And A Surprise Announcement

American Heart Association – Dallas To Benefit From f.i.g. Finale VIP Party Sales

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Since it’s hotter than a Love Field runway at 4 p.m., it’s time to stay cool indoors with A/C blowing.  And while inside, why not clear out those closets and donate to Attitudes and Attire and the 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show?  But then you've got all that empty space and those bare hangers. How about a two-fer to solve that problem? This year’s … [Read more...] about American Heart Association – Dallas To Benefit From f.i.g. Finale VIP Party Sales

Step Up And Give Some Sole Love

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It’s a time for honesty. Those marvelous shoes from your coquettish days past are vegging away in your closet waiting for that one day when your feet will shrink. Brutal reality check — that day ain’t gonna happen. There's no such thing as Spanx for feet and no matter how much weight you swear you'll lose, your feet are not gonna shrink. And besides, they are a little past … [Read more...] about Step Up And Give Some Sole Love

Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch

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As the Northwood Woman’s Club guest gathered for lunch at Bent Tree County Club on Thursday, May 24, the accessory du jour was an over-the-top smile. It was due to the day’s theme — Give It Away. In addition to the promise of dollars for the highly vetted 2018 beneficiaries, the NWC members had given thousands of volunteer hours for Baylor Scott And White in Plano, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon

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The North Pole moved to Bent Tree Country Club on Thursday, May 24. Instead of Santa and his elves providing gifts of happiness on Christmas Day, it was North Woman’s Club President Patricia “Kay” Dube, NWC Philanthropy Director Suzanne Caruso and their committee members, who had worked a year in providing $297,000 for Attitudes and Attire, Callier Center for Communications … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon

JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

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Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits: Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

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While the rest of North Texas was resting after a morning of runs/walks on Saturday, October 28, the Northwood Woman's Club was in overdrive at the Intercontinental Hotel for its annual Kaleidoscope 2017 "Believe in Love" fundraiser. In addition to having The Triumphs on stage, the star of the night was the legendary B.J. Thomas. Here's a report from the field that was delayed … [Read more...] about Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

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Rumor has it that temperatures will start acting more winter-like next week. Suggestion: Start doing the great wardrobe transition. Put into storage those cottons, shorts and flip-flops. Pull out the boots, cashmeres and snuggly coats. And while you’re going through your closets, you just might run across a handbag that has been out of commission for a while. It still seems … [Read more...] about Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters

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Barb Podbelsek may have looked like your typical shopper returning a purchase on Thursday, July 13. After parking her car across the way from Bachendorf’s, she carried a red jacket on a hangar to Tootsies. Oh, but rethink that one. Barb was taking her gently worn jacket to a private get-together at Tootsies. The jacket was to be part of the annual Suits for Shelters program … [Read more...] about Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters