My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Lynn Dauterman

Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Celebrated The Holidays By Lighting Up And Decking The Hall

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Back on Wednesday, December 4, Mother Nature really threw a damper on the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's official kick-off of Light Up Turtle Creek Park. It was just too plain cold and the grounds of the Park were just too plain soggy for people to visit with Santa and check out the holiday treats, Boardwalk Bites Food Truck and entertainment, so the event was rescheduled to … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Celebrated The Holidays By Lighting Up And Decking The Hall

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

The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line

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The 16th Annual Day At The Races (DATR) presented by Truist Bank was a little like the Kentucky Derby's photo finish — a scramble to the finish line. With the VIP reception of Turtle Creek Conservancy's signature fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park starting at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the crowd was ready to break from the gate. But in this case it wasn't a starting gate. … [Read more...] about The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line

Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”

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While North Texas youngsters were winding down after their morning at NorthPark for the Children's Medical Center Foundation's Breakfast with Santa Spectacular on the morning of Sunday, December 3, grownup types were celebrating the holiday season at Turtle Creek Park as the sun was setting. With Arlington Hall decked out with ginormous snowflakes, its columns wrapped in lights … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”

Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park

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Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park

Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2023 Day At The Races Kicked Off Artfully On Dragon

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On Tuesday, February 21, North Texas got a taste of the spring/summer days to come with thermometers hitting the 90s — the perfect occasion for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s kicking off the 15th Annual Day At The Races. Struggling through the drive-home traffic, ALG Collective on Dragon was well worth the effort for the nearly 100 guests to learn the plans for the … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2023 Day At The Races Kicked Off Artfully On Dragon

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

Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat

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With the winds picking up, early arrivals at the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s tea for its new president, Tiffany Divis, found that arrangements had seamlessly moved from the side courtyard into Arlington Hall on the afternoon following Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 15. For some, like Pam Busbee, Christie Carter and Alyssa Divis, it was a tour of the rooms of varying … [Read more...] about Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat