Instead of fighting the post-Christmas crowds to return/exchange gifts, why not take all those out-of-town family guests to the prettiest setting in North Texas? Holiday at the Arboretum will be back in business Thursday, and the weather is predicted to be crisp and cloudy. In other words, a jacket might be smart but sunscreen won’t be necessary. Because the Dallas … [Read more...] about Put Off Gift-Exchange Hassles And Take In The Look Of The Season At The Arboretum
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Celebrate Labor Day Inside Or Outside The Right Way
Monday’s Labor Day festivities will celebrate the official end of the 2019 summer hiatus. As part of the celebration, retailers will be happily open with all types of sales. What a great time to splurge and get that outfit or at least a couple of accessories to prepare for the upcoming fundraising season! For outdoorsy types, it’s a perfect time to take a last splash at … [Read more...] about Celebrate Labor Day Inside Or Outside The Right Way
Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
And the announcements and bargains keep rolling in. The Dallas Arboretum is the latest one to be busting with news. Once again The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning with its 25’-high Victorian gazebos thanks to Reliant from Saturday, November 9, thru Saturday, December 31. But new this year will be The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village made up of … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff. In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board. But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum. It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
The Arboretum seems to be the center of the North Texas fundraising universe. Word just arrived that the North Texas Food Bank’s “Harvest” is returning to the Arboretum with a slight tweak. Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton have decided to move last year’s fundraiser of grazing from the Camp House to the yumilicious "A Tasteful Place." According to NTFB CEO/President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Dallas CASA Has A Real Reason To Celebrate November’s National Adoption Month
The late Caroline Rose Hunt had a very special place in her heart for children in need of safe and secure families. Perhaps that's why her family requested donations be made in her memory to Dallas CASA via the "Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Memorial Fund," as well as the Dallas Arboretum's "The Caroline Rose Hunt Tribute Fund." Despite Caroline's death this past … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Has A Real Reason To Celebrate November’s National Adoption Month
2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters
In the past 30 years, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's Tea has literally had everything from sunny days ripe for champagne to chills with heating lamps in the Ginsburg Plaza. But on Thursday, April 12, the 30th anniversary of the Mad Hatter's Tea had more than candles being blown out. The 30+ MPH winds blowing the trees like waves in the sea were … [Read more...] about 2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters
Grovel Alert: Dallas Uncorked Holiday Dinner
Just heard from that wine-loving Haley Hamilton Cogill that there were just a mere five tickets left for Dallas Uncorked’s Annual Holiday Dinner on Sunday, December 10, at Salum. To complement the evening’s multi-course feasting will be Domaine Caneros sparkling and still wines with the Eileen “Doyenne of Sparking Wine in California” Crane on hand for table talk. Leave … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Dallas Uncorked Holiday Dinner
Veggie’s And Fruits’ 3.5-Acre New Digs Are Nearing Completion At The Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place
Vegans must be ecstatic, but they’ve got to be patient for a couple of months. On Thursday, August 10, the Dallas Arboretum was previewing its 3.5-acre A Tasteful Place and providing a progress report. But there was nary a fruit nor vegetable in sight. Instead there were land-moving machines, a crane hovering over the pavilion and loads of hard-hat types preparing the $12M … [Read more...] about Veggie’s And Fruits’ 3.5-Acre New Digs Are Nearing Completion At The Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place