Before the 2022-2023 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas team takes over, 2021-2022 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Kasey Bevans and Melissa Rieman were recently celebrating the success of their team's efforts at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room. Instead of popping champagne corks and fireworks, they opted to hand out checks amounting to $459,861 to area non-profits. The lucky … [Read more...] about 2021-2022 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presents More Than $459,000 To Area Non-Profits
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2021 La Fiesta Duchess And Escort Moms Were Honored With Dolls And Songs At Preview Luncheon
La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas 2021 Co-chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn are definitely moving ahead with what may be the biggest formal fundraiser of the year so far. With plans for 40 duchesses and their escorts to bow at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday June 5, they kicked off the pre-event festivities yesterday with the Preview Luncheon for mothers of the 2021 duchesses and … [Read more...] about 2021 La Fiesta Duchess And Escort Moms Were Honored With Dolls And Songs At Preview Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ 2020 Annual Ability To Give Luncheon
According to Connecting Point of Park Cities Executive Director Cynthia K. Olson, Connecting Point of Park Cities is an adult day program for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of the public school system. Each weekday Teammates (participants) enjoy a curriculum strategically designed to develop social and communication … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ 2020 Annual Ability To Give Luncheon
March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Earlier this year April looked like the big fundraising month of the year. However, the coronavirus forced event planners to either shift gears to future dates or to cancel their fundraisers. From today’s notices, it appears that April’s highlights will only be Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter. Here’s today’s rundown: Cancellations Salvation Army D/FW Command’s … [Read more...] about March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
JUST IN: Suzy Williams Name Executive Director For Connecting Point Of Park Cities
Egads! Summer was supposed to be snooze time, but it’s turning out to be “Announcement Time.” So, over at Connecting Point of Park Cities (CPPC), there’s been a shift of leadership. CPPC Executive Director Jamie Reynolds has just recently completed her masters degree in educational leadership and administration at Dallas Baptist University and decided to "pursue other … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Suzy Williams Name Executive Director For Connecting Point Of Park Cities
MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ “Emerald City Connects”
According to Connecting Point of Park Cities (CPPC) Board Member and “Emerald City Connects” Co-Chair Jan Osborn, “On Wednesday, April 13, 2015, we are thrilled to host ‘Emerald City Connects’ from 6-10 p.m. at the Belo Mansion to help raise critical funds for Connecting Point of Park Cities, an all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities that offers a wide … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Of Park Cities’ “Emerald City Connects”
Connecting Point Of Park Cities Connected With Grade School Sweethearts Marianne And Roger Staubach
As the crowds gathered on the ground level of the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Friday, January 23, Connecting Point of Park Cities patrons stood in line to have a photo opportunity with Sir Roger Staubach and his Lady Marianne. An over-30-something organizer admitted amazement, as the photo line up looked like an iPhone debut. Cell phones were busy taking photos of … [Read more...] about Connecting Point Of Park Cities Connected With Grade School Sweethearts Marianne And Roger Staubach
MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Of Park Cities
According to Connecting Point of Park Cities Board Member Jan Osborn, “Last year, our Wish was granted! We successfully raised enough money to open our doors at Central Christian Church. Due to the staggering lack of opportunities for adults with disabilities in our community, we are already close to capacity. Our wish is to continue to build and expand, and that can be … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Of Park Cities
Connecting Point Of Park Cities Scores A Touchdown With “Staubachs Connect”
When it comes to Dallas couples, Marianne and Roger Staubach are keepers. For 45 years, they have impacted Dallas as the name has been associated with everything from the Dallas Cowboys, commercial real estate, and community leadership to politics. Everybody knows that Roger led the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl victories and his commercial real estate company to global … [Read more...] about Connecting Point Of Park Cities Scores A Touchdown With “Staubachs Connect”
Connecting Point Of Park Cities Officially Sets Up Operation At Central Christian Church With A Party
It's been in the planning for a while, but the big day finally came for the official opening of Connecting Point of Park Cities within Central Christian Church on Sunday, September 14. Two of the people on hand were 2015 Connecting Point of Park Cities Luncheon Co-Chairs Hollee and Rick Mills. Here's a report from the field: "On Sunday, September 14, 2014, Connecting Point … [Read more...] about Connecting Point Of Park Cities Officially Sets Up Operation At Central Christian Church With A Party
Dodger Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Makes $215M News Two Weeks Before Attending Voice Of Hope Dinner With Fellow Good Guys
It's a bit amusing when California folks take note of our hometown talent. Hey, Hollywood and the sky above aren't the only places where there are stars. That’s what happened Wednesday night. It made the network news. It set the sports analysts spinning all types of opinions. Was Highland Park wunderkind Clayton Kershaw really worth $215M to the LA Dodgers? Heck, no! Not if … [Read more...] about Dodger Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Makes $215M News Two Weeks Before Attending Voice Of Hope Dinner With Fellow Good Guys