2018 Zoo To Do (Z2D) Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext weren’t going to let the threat of thunder, lightning and hail hold them back last night at the Dallas Zoo. They were bound and determined to share plans for the Zoo's annual mega fundraiser. And, boy, were there plans.This year’s Z2D’s theme is Safari Soirée and it will return to the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
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Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts
There was a chill in the air and the forecast of light snow in the days ahead. But neither that nor Annette Simmons' in-recovery cough was going to prevent a special announcement from being made regarding Annette's late husband, Harold C. Simmons, on Friday, January 12.Even state politicos like Sen. Don Huffines and State Rep. Morgan Meyer with their staffs had arranged … [Read more...] about Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts
25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do Was More Fun Than A Barrel Full Of Monkeys Thanks To The Zoo Brothers
Greeting October, Mother Nature blessed North Texas with Chamber of Commerce picture perfect weather. Perhaps this condition was due to Zoo To Do Co-Chairs/Heavyhitters Hal Brierley, Don Glendenning and John Levy (aka Zoo Brothers) producing an incredible 25th anniversary for the Dallas Zoo fundraiser.They even managed to have philanthropist Mary McDermott Cook agree to … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do Was More Fun Than A Barrel Full Of Monkeys Thanks To The Zoo Brothers
Zoo To Do Patrons Celebrated The Zoo Brothers High Atop Dump Top
The Zoo Brothers are not a new all-boy rap group. Nor are they Pokémon critters. They made their official debut at at the Zoo To Do patron party on Thursday, September 22 at Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top home. With the Margaret Hunt Hill and Margaret McDermott bridges in the background, the Brothers (Hal Brierley, Don Glendenning and John Levy) reported on their co-chairing … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Patrons Celebrated The Zoo Brothers High Atop Dump Top
The Party Animals Overcame Traffic Woes For Zoo To Do’s 25th Anniversary “Silver Safari” Kick-Off Party
Evidently no one told the internet map services that there had been some reconfiguring of I-35 leading from Dallas to the Dallas Zoo. During evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 10, it seems the old familiar lanes just weren’t headed in the right direction anymore. Some drivers looked like homeless puppies as they begged for others to allow them to swap lanes at the juncture of … [Read more...] about The Party Animals Overcame Traffic Woes For Zoo To Do’s 25th Anniversary “Silver Safari” Kick-Off Party
Hal, Don And John To Tri-Chair 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do’s “Silver Safari” Presented By The Eugene McDermott Foundation
It was 25 years ago that Zoo To Do was created, turning the Dallas Zoo into a festival of food, silent auctions and entertainment, much to the fascination of the critter residents. The giraffes love it because there are always guests who give them extra helpings of munchies.And speaking of the food, it’s a showcase of chefs impressing one and all with edibles.To … [Read more...] about Hal, Don And John To Tri-Chair 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do’s “Silver Safari” Presented By The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Weather Played Nicely For The 38th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Honoring Rebecca Fletcher And James E. Wiley Jr.
Was it just a year ago that TACA Carlson President/Executive Director Becky Young was walking her pooch and questioning the future of the day’s Silver Cup luncheon? Sure, it was a knock-out, slippery, icy day with traffic reports boding it wasn’t the best for folks to be out. But Becky didn’t want to let Silver Cup honorees Catherine Rose and Don Glendenning miss their … [Read more...] about Weather Played Nicely For The 38th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Honoring Rebecca Fletcher And James E. Wiley Jr.
A Loving Tribute To Ebby Halliday Acers For Teaching Gratitude
At 3 p.m. on Thursday, a multitude of people will convene at Park Cities Baptist Church to celebrate Ebby Halliday Acers’ 104 years of life. Many will pay homage to the great lady who influenced and befriended so many, both professionally and personally. MySweetCharity asked one of Dallas’ premier wordsmiths, Don Glendenning, to describe his memories of Ebby. From his … [Read more...] about A Loving Tribute To Ebby Halliday Acers For Teaching Gratitude
2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Catherine Rose And Don Glendenning Are Honored At Rescheduled Reception
The 2015 TACA Silver Cup Award sponsors and underwriters literally filled the balconies and home of TACA Silver Cup Award Honorary Co-Chair/2001 Silver Cup recipient Mary McDermott Cook’s tri-level on Thursday, March 19. Unlike the canceled-due-to-weather-luncheon just a couple of weeks before, the weather on this evening was pristine.It seems the morning of the March … [Read more...] about 2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Catherine Rose And Don Glendenning Are Honored At Rescheduled Reception
Silver Cup Announcement Brings Art Lovers Together At The Eagles’ Nest
The doors to Jennifer and John Eagle’s art-filled home were wide open the evening of Thursday, October 16, and John was out front welcoming guests for the announcement of the 2015 TACA Silver Cup recipients.John was in fine fettle. He’s lost weight, feeling great, keeping "the boss (Jennifer) happy and back to work.”Inside the Edward Durell Stone-designed residence, a … [Read more...] about Silver Cup Announcement Brings Art Lovers Together At The Eagles’ Nest
JUST IN: 2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Announced
Racing...okay, so slo-mo driving thanks to traffic... across town, more announcements were being made over in Preston Hollow.Yup, the 2015 TACA Silver Cup recipients were just announced! Following tradition, the announcement was made at Jennifer and John Eagle’s art-filled home.Oh, you’re wondering who the recipients are?Drum roll…Catherine Rose and Don … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Announced