While historians like Dr. Evelyn Montgomery may recall that the Cast Iron Forest kept Fort Worth and Dallas separated, there are those who haven't let anything hold them back from being a part of both cities. On Thursday, February 27, Elaine Agather championed that role at The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Dallasites may think of … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
Michal Powell
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
The Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen's dinner is traditionally a catch-up even combining recent updates and memories of past balls. But on Tuesday, May 21, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall, the supper under the crystal chandeliers sponsored by Bank of America proved to be an eye-opener for the decades of leaders like Linda Beach (1998), Christie Carter, 2016) Tucker … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
2024 SAWA Dallas’ Fashion Show Bowed At The Meyerson With More Than 100 Refreshed Outfits
While the world was going ga-ga over the Met Gala fashion rollout of designer gowns, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas' Fashion Show and Luncheon was proving that recycled fashions were showstoppers without all the hype. Taking place at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Tuesday, May 7, the mega show, shopathon and luncheon didn't quite get off to a happy start for … [Read more...] about 2024 SAWA Dallas’ Fashion Show Bowed At The Meyerson With More Than 100 Refreshed Outfits
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
Looking at the women signing letters at the round tables at "a local country club" recently, Carolyn Brown recalled her journey that started in 2016 when she sensed something in the side of her sports bra. Only the "something" was in her breast ... a lump. But that didn't make sense. There was no family history of breast cancer and besides, she was only in her 20s with a … [Read more...] about Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Looking around the gargantuan new mansion of Christy Thompson and Stephen Hill that had been years in the making, one guest at the Crystal Charity Ball Circle of Angels Dinner on Thursday, November 2, wished aloud that s/he had worn their walk-about shoes to get a better feel for the 24,000-square-foot-plus house and grounds. Said another of the evening's 120 or so guests, … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Almost a third of the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen gathered at Barbara Hunt Crow’s marvelous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. The occasion was the annual dinner honoring the ladies, known as “The Ma’ams,” who had raised more than $149M for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952. Originally the plan had called for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
When one celebrates a 30th anniversary, they pull out their prettiest outfits and have a whole passel of friends on hand. That’s exactly what Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary President Jennifer Dix and 2023 Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn did for the 30th anniversary of the fashionable fundraiser on Tuesday, May 16. While the early birds at the Meyerson fluttered … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon