It's always so hard to get a first time event rock 'n rolling. But if you have a core of fans and an amazing cause, you might surprise yourself. That's exactly what's happening over at Wilkinson Center for its new fundraiser — Pantry in the Park presented by Herbalife Nutrition Foundation. Scheduled for Friday, November 10, at the Arboretum, it's nearing a sell-out … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Inaugural “Pantry In The Park”
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SweetDeal!: Dallas Arboretum’s August $3 Special Is Bubbling With Cool Activities For Kids Of All Ages
While it may seem hot enough to roast a turkey on the sidewalk, the Dallas Arboretum is cooling down its admission fees for August. To gin up folks strolling the grounds for the entire month, general admission will be $3 per person. For another $3 per person, the Rory Meyer Children's Adventure Garden will be a site to behold and enjoy for kids of all ages. If you … [Read more...] about SweetDeal!: Dallas Arboretum’s August $3 Special Is Bubbling With Cool Activities For Kids Of All Ages
JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
Former Ambassador to NATO/U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is returning to the Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Unlike last year's fundraiser where she was the honoree, she will be interviewing the 2023 honoree Ret. U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral/New York times Best-Selling author William H. McRaven. During his tenure in the Navy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: William McRaven To Be Honored And Interviewed By Kay Bailey Hutchison At Great Contributors Dinner
The Timing Of This 4th Of July Holiday Celebration Time-Off Is A Bit Of A Brain Scratcher
Perhaps next week should just be canceled. While that shocking idea sinks in, just think how Independence Day falling on a Tuesday creates all types of scheduling challenges and/or opportunities. Over the past months event organizers have been scratching their heads about the timing to celebrate the red-white-and-blue. All types of decisions were made. Klyde Warren … [Read more...] about The Timing Of This 4th Of July Holiday Celebration Time-Off Is A Bit Of A Brain Scratcher
Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
At the Dallas Arboretum's Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival on Thursday, March 23, Chef Sharon Van Meter took a pause from the hustle-bustle to chuckle about her service as the festival's Chef Chair once again. "I've done it every year," she said. "And believe it or not, every year I say, 'I'm not doing it.' Then I do it!" Sharon had to be pleased she signed on … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
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
(Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
Lighting is gonna strike a couple of North Texas parks next week. No, not bolts of lightning but rather tree lightings to brighten up the holiday season. While the Dallas Arboretum's "Holiday at the Arboretum" is already ablaze with thousands of lights and activities thanks to Reliant, a couple of the very family-friendly, free "brilliant" occasions will start on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about (Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days
If you had your heart set on taking advantage of the Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days on Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, August 11, calm your heart down. The Amazon sponsored events are already sold out. So don't fight the temptation to venture to the zoo on the hope of sweet-talking your way in. Not only won’t it work, but there’s no need to venture out in this heat for a … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days
As Temperatures Rise To Three Digits, Dallas Arboretum Admission Fees Drop To One Digit
The folks at the Dallas Arboretum are all too aware that North Texas is toasty to say the least. Usually, they’re gearing up for their August Dollar Days and Pepper Palooza, when prices are dropped to $3 for general garden admission, $3 admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden and $6 for parking. But with August temperatures hitting in July, they’ve ramped up … [Read more...] about As Temperatures Rise To Three Digits, Dallas Arboretum Admission Fees Drop To One Digit
Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Reveal New Details For HHM Health Fundraiser
Things are popping for HHM Health’s Healing Hands Luncheon on Thursday, March 31. In addition to having Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown as the featured speaker and Margot Perot as presenting sponsor, the late Caroline Rose Hunt’s granddaughter Julia Sands Cunningham will represent The Rosewood Foundation and Caroline's family in accepting an award for … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Reveal New Details For HHM Health Fundraiser