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Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd

May 2, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Before Hoda Kotb was in North Texas for the Interfaith Family Luncheon in 2016, she had already had a slew of fans from her work on NBC's "Today" with Kathy Lee Gifford. But following the luncheon, those who had been part of the fundraiser walked out claiming she was the best speaker to hit the area ever. Now, nine years later, not only had Hoda's popularity and successful … [Read more...] about Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon

May 1, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

The 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon crowd was seeing red in their keynote speaker on Friday, March 28. It was the red jumpsuit that America's sweetheart Hoda Kotb wore for the Community Partners of Dallas event at the Hilton Anatole. With a non-stop blinding smile and arms open for longtime fans and new very best friends forever, Hoda was no doubt added to more than a thousand … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon

JUST IN: Don’t Wave Farewell To NM Downtown Yet, Because A Reprieve Has Taken Place

Mar 28, 2025 4:25 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As 1,100 of Hoda Kotb's Very Best Friends Forever And Ever were Chick Lit Lunching with the former NBC sweetheart along with NBC 5's Laura Harris and via Facetime Jenna Bush Hager at the Hilton Anatole at noontime, cellphones throughout the mega-Chantilly Ballroom exploded. OK. So, they didn't go bang and burst into flame, but they did go all-out "immediate alert" about … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Don’t Wave Farewell To NM Downtown Yet, Because A Reprieve Has Taken Place

JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?

Feb 14, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2025 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Alison Malone and Kelley Schadt have just announced plans for the 19th Annual Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser presented by Lara and Dr. Robert Tafel. In addition to landing “pretty-in-pink” Kameron Westcott serving as the honorary chair, and Toyota Motor North America receiving the 2025 Paige McDaniel Partners for Children … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?

Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon

Apr 16, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon

Apr 12, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from "Sleepless in Seattle" thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole's Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon

New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon

Oct 24, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was 25 years ago that a group of women at Preston Road Church of Christ decided to do more than acknowledge the sex trade industry. While it wasn’t as headline-making as other issues of the late 1990s, it was more than an eye-opening situation. It was a blight that needed to have light shone on how women and even children were being victimized by a multimillion-dollar … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon

Legacy Of Love Was A Family Affair With Darren And Tiffany Woodson And Plano’s First Family

May 29, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This year's Legacy of Love Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, was a true family affair at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. The Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Plano fundraiser not only had former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl tackler Darren Woodson and his wife/entrepreneur Tiffany Woodson on the stage chatting with NBC 5's Laura Harris, but Luncheon … [Read more...] about Legacy Of Love Was A Family Affair With Darren And Tiffany Woodson And Plano’s First Family

Children’s Medical Center Plano Women’s Auxiliary’s Legacy Of Love Will Be A Double Family Affair

Mar 13, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

One of spring’s traditions is Children’s Medical Center Plano Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Legacy Of Love Luncheon that features inspiring conversations by people who share personal stories about their own lives. This year’s fundraiser will be a double family affair. In addition to having Jenna Maynard and Whitney Digges serve as luncheon co-chairs, their father Plano Mayor … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Plano Women’s Auxiliary’s Legacy Of Love Will Be A Double Family Affair

Despite Delays Savor The Symphony’s Evening Of Wine And Music Was All The More Delicious

May 25, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite a 2020 cancellation and a 2021 hybrid event, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 2022 Savor the Symphony had a crowd from near and far at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas on Thursday, April 21. And just perhaps the delays only made the wine and music more delicious. Here's a report from the field: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League was excited to host its annual Savor … [Read more...] about Despite Delays Savor The Symphony’s Evening Of Wine And Music Was All The More Delicious

New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims

Nov 1, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the surprise announcement of Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki's receiving the ProtectHer Award and the chat between award-winning Lupita Nyong'o and NBC 5's Laura Harris may have highlighted New Friends New Life's hybrid luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 8, it was the takeaway testimonials by the newly created Alumni Circle that proved to be the real memory … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims

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