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Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief

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Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Circle is the top drawer level of philanthropists who provide $25,000 annually to support the 14-acre park on the banks of Turtle Creek that has been a gathering place for residents since 1892. The Luminary Dinner was created to celebrate the donors' generosity and to salute one of their own. While past honorees have included Pat and … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Luminary Dinner

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After months of preparation for the election of 2024, the big day of Tuesday, November 5, kept all types of folks up way into the wee hours of the following day. The topic du jour at the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner on Wednesday, November 6, wasn't about the results of the election. Rather, it concerned the waiting for, and watching of, the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Luminary Dinner

MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy

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According to Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Board Member Wendy Messmann, “Thanks to our very generous donors and our public/private partnership with the City of Dallas, the Turtle Creek Conservancy has been able to make great strides to refurbish the serene timeless beauty of Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall.  In past two years, we have: “Planted over 90 new … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Turtle Creek Park Conservancy

Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors

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As part of his commemorating the 18th anniversary of his Salum Restaurant, Chef Abraham Salum hosted the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Luminary Dinner for its top donors. Despite the wet and cold night, the turnout amazed organizers with the number of guests doubling last year's inaugural dinner. Returning this year were 2022 Honorary Co-Chairs Pat and Charles McEvoy, who … [Read more...] about Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors

Turtle Creek Conservancy Has A Double Header Of News With Name Adjustment And Luminary Dinner Plans

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While North Texas tundra is thawing out, the Turtle Creek Conservancy have been moving ahead the announcement of its 2023 Luminary Dinner and the Converancy's name adjustment. Starting with the Luminary, this year’s invitation-only dinner honoring the Conservancy's top donors will be chaired by Pam Busbee on Thursday, November 9, at longtime supporters Lynn and Peter … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy Has A Double Header Of News With Name Adjustment And Luminary Dinner Plans

Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Elegant Luminary Dinner In The Hunt Suite Included A “Boxed Turtle”

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While the Katy Trail Art Society top donors enjoyed a casual, outdoor dinner at Bilboquet learning about its latest installation and Jeanne Phillips and Condeleezza Rice were the stars at the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth's annual Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, the Turtle Creek Conservancy held an intimate seated supper for its top supporters … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Elegant Luminary Dinner In The Hunt Suite Included A “Boxed Turtle”

The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking

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Talk about scrambling your eggs! That was the recipe for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s launch announcement for its Luminary Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 6.  Put another way, it was an "accidental" scrambling of two separate events. At 4:30 p.m., a private gathering took place at Arlington Hall to honor Reuben Naranjo, who was retiring after 44 years of tending and … [Read more...] about The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking