Some crummy old construction along Preston Road couldn’t keep guests from attending the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner hosted by Ralph Babb and Comerica at the Dallas Country Club on Thursday, September 6. The occasion signaled the CCB’s Fall fundraising festivities for the 2018 eight Dallas children’s nonprofits (After-School All-Stars North Texas, Booker T. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, The mission of Crystal Charity is to support agencies that provide vital services to the children of Dallas. Hundreds of generous individuals, corporations and foundations will make it possible for many of the underserved youth in our community to have access to the life changing programs offered by the eight … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball
JUST IN: Book-Loving Charlene Howell To Receive Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
May Dickson Exall was quite a gal. Born in McKinney 159 years ago this month, she was a woman who would have been right at home in the 21st century. While still a teenager, she attended Vassar and “lived in various places in Texas, including Clarksville and Galveston, before moving to Dallas in 1883.” It was there that she met the widower Col. Henry Exall, who had earned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Book-Loving Charlene Howell To Receive Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Filled Carolyn And David Miller’s Home Inside And Out
The valets of the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get together on Thursday, April 5, were told to expect 50 cars. But the line of cars around Carolyn and David Miller’s marvelous Highland Park home was so full that the number had to be beyond the predicted count. But that was to be expected, since the invitees included the 2018 CCB beneficiaries, the CCB advisory board … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Filled Carolyn And David Miller’s Home Inside And Out
Crystal Charity Ball Committee Boards A Bus To Tour The 2018 Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries
Just days after announcing the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries, the CCB committee members boarded a bus early on Thursday, February 15, for the committee to get a firsthand look at the beneficiaries. While the initial fear was that some of the ladies would have to double up on the padded seats, it turned out not to be the case. At the last minute, some had to cancel to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Committee Boards A Bus To Tour The 2018 Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
After a thorough vetting of the 2018 beneficiaries, the Crystal Charity Ball committee boarded a bus on the morning of Thursday, February 15. They weren't going to Oklahoma to gamble. Rather, they were visiting the eight Dallas children's nonprofits (After-School All-Stars, Booker T. Washington High School, Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Dallas, Buckner Children And Family … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour
JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced
Last week was full of news and this week is looking like a repeat performance. This first one is worth more than $6M for the good of Dallas County children! 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson and her committee finished the daunting selection of the 2018 CCB beneficiaries. After weeks of vetting, interviewing and presentations led by Charity … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library Will Have Thousands Of Books, DVDs, CDs And Audiobooks At Its Winter Book Sale
Despite the current love of reading digitally, there are still hold outs. They’re the folks who love their fingers turning a page and the feel of paper. In the years and decades ahead, there is a fear that bound books will be charming memories of a bygone era. For those valuing the beauty of binding, the Friends of the Dallas Library are offering a grand … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library Will Have Thousands Of Books, DVDs, CDs And Audiobooks At Its Winter Book Sale
Sold-Out Alert: An Evening With Billy Collins
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins has a problem. It seems everything the poet/author of “The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems” does sells out. For instance, his “An Evening with Billy Collins” for the Friends of the Dallas Public Library on Thursday, November 14, at The Room on Main is a done deal. In addition to having Billy, the evening is also going to honor … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert: An Evening With Billy Collins
Friends Of The Dallas Library Fundraiser Is Going To Be “Wild” With Cheryl Strayed
When you think of a fundraising library dinner, you probably think a sedate gathering with everyone talking in whispers about such raucous topics as the pros and cons of book bindings, the thrill of mastering the Dewy Decimal System or the largest fine for an overdue book.Oh, that's so past tense thinking!For instance, the upcoming dinner on Wednesday, October 24, at the Hyatt … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Library Fundraiser Is Going To Be “Wild” With Cheryl Strayed