Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Kara Sewell
2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
It was a young couple’s move from Illinois to North Texas years ago and a young woman recently moving to the area with a drive to serve her “boss” that brought these three together on Monday, April 3, at the Dallas Country Club. The come-together was the Wilkinson Center’s 2023 Can Do! Luncheon presented by The Rosewood Corporation. But before the program happened … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
JUST IN: Betty Regard To Be Honorary Chair For Can Do! Lunch Presented By The Rosewood Foundation
2023 Can Do! Luncheon Co-Chairs/gal pals Liza Collins and Rachel Stephens have been busy lining up people and a presenting sponsor for the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser. The ladies have arranged to have The Rosewood Foundation serve as the luncheon’s very first presenting sponsor. Still another development is philanthropist Betty Regard’s signing on as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Betty Regard To Be Honorary Chair For Can Do! Lunch Presented By The Rosewood Foundation
Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
Back in 1977, there was no internet nor no seat belt requirements. CB radios were the rage and everyone seemed to have a “handle.” North Texans were getting stoked up about the Dallas Cowboys’ season that was leading up to winning the Super Bowl. Ironically, it was during that time that the area recorded the most freezes in 30 years, scoring 62 days of below-freezing … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine
According to 2021 Vine And Dine Co-Chair Kara Sewell, “Ability Connection, a 67-year-old nonprofit organization serves more than 700 people with all types of intellectual or other developmental disabilities across Texas. “The charity’s ‘Core Values of Compassion, Respect and Results’ drives them to provide world class services for their members and their families … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Vine And Dine
Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
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
5th Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition And Awards Ceremony Celebrates 10 Outstanding Young Women
Today's leaders celebrated tomorrow's leaders on Thursday, March 22, at the Fifth Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition and Awards Ceremony presented by Mary Kay and sponsored by Dr Pepper Snapple Group at the Junior League of Dallas. Here's a report from the field: Ten high school females shared their personal and inspirational stories Thursday, March 22, at … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition And Awards Ceremony Celebrates 10 Outstanding Young Women