The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
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Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy is a true lover of travel. She’s probably already booked a seat on the first trip to the moon. With that wanderlust gene, it was simple for her to pick her theme for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser — “South American Mosaic.” For the annual CCB Midpoint Luncheon at Salum Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29, where the committee … [Read more...] about Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
Outside the sleek, contemporary Highland Park home of Jamie and Ian Charles, a child's fantasy-land of imaginative Christmas decorations welcomed guests in the front yard, from a huge colorful airplane and a Teddy Bear to oversized wrapped presents and Santa Claus with his reindeer. The fanciful decorations punctuated the scene perfectly when the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball held … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
Needless to say, there were no flowing couture gowns nor cummerbunds at the inaugural Blue Jean Ball on Saturday, September 29, at Eddie Deen’s. Instead the gathering was strictly boots, blue jeans and boosters for Luke’s Fastbreaks T-shirts program. The crowd ranged from FastBreaks founder Luke Lange’s age group to the fundraising vets like Blue Jean Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
With Clay Walker And Barbecue, The Blue Jean Ball Will Provide Patients With Luke’s FastBreaks
Luke Lange hasn’t even graduated from high school and he’s already gained a reputation for thinking out of the box. When he was nine years old undergoing his battle against Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he confessed to his folks that the usual hospital gowns made him “feel more sick.” To remedy the situation, Luke and his folks, Tracy and Ben Lange, became creative. They cut up the sides … [Read more...] about With Clay Walker And Barbecue, The Blue Jean Ball Will Provide Patients With Luke’s FastBreaks
Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
On Friday, April 21, the annual Chick Lit Luncheon became the scene of two social earthquakes that split the Anatole's Grand Ballroom. But more about that later. First, let’s set the scene. To kick off the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, the VIP reception was held in the Plum Blossom Room and, thanks to hosts Nancy and Richard Rogers, guests celebrated with … [Read more...] about Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Skinnygirl Sangria And Margaritas Plus Peanut Butter Balls Were On The Menu For Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Toast
Like a glamorama pep rally, the Community Partners of Dallas Chick Lit Luncheon crowd held forth at Chick Lit Honorary Chair Gail Fischer’s Preston Hollow estate for the Skinnygirl Toast on Tuesday, March 21.While Skinnygirl Founder/Chick Lit Headliner Bethenny Frankel was ways away from the ZIP code making headlines, she was well represented thanks to pitchers filled with … [Read more...] about Skinnygirl Sangria And Margaritas Plus Peanut Butter Balls Were On The Menu For Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Toast
MySweet2017Goals: Mary Martha Pickens
According to Chick Lit Luncheon 2017 Co-Chair Mary Martha Pickens, “One of my goals for 2017 is for the community to join my Co-Chair Tricia George and me for the 11th annual Chick Lit Luncheon presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel benefiting Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) on Friday, April 21. This year’s event will feature best-selling author, natural foods chef, … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Mary Martha Pickens