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Paige McDaniel

Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes

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The original premise of Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was based on an author as the keynote speaker whose work was a chick magnet. It scored high in getting gals buying the speaker’s books and reading up on her life adventures and views.For the first ten years, it was held at Brook Hollow grand ballroom and became so popular that it overflowed into the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes

Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes

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Not since Krispy Kremes opened their first location in North Texas had there been a lineup of folks trying to get into a retailer. But on Thursday, April 12, the most fashionable type were cooling their stilettos waiting to get past check-in at Highland Park Village’s Dior.Was it a 2-for-1 sale? A 75% off bargain? Nope. It was the 2018 Chick Lit Patron Party that Luncheon … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes

Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books

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The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books

JUST IN: Apex Clearing Named Presenting Sponsor For 4th Annual yCPD Field Day In May At The Rustic

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While many have been lounging at beaches and tackling moguls on the slopes, the Community Partners of Dallas team was in the final stages of selling tickets for their Chick Lit Luncheon featuring Katie Holmes at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 13.They were also looking ahead to Saturday, May 12, when they’ll be holding their fourth annual yCPD Field Day at The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Apex Clearing Named Presenting Sponsor For 4th Annual yCPD Field Day In May At The Rustic

JUST IN: Jan Rees-Jones To Receive 2018 Partners For Children Award At Community Partners Of Dallas’ 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon

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Chick Lit Chair Mersina Stubbs is adding to her all-star lineup for the Community Partners of Dallas 12th annual fundraising luncheon on Friday, April 13, at Hilton Anatole. In addition to having Katie Holmes on stage, Nancy Perot as honorary chair and Presenting Sponsors Lara and Bob Tafel, she just revealed that the 2018 Partners For Children Award recipient will be Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan Rees-Jones To Receive 2018 Partners For Children Award At Community Partners Of Dallas’ 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon

JUST IN: 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Details Including “Chick Flick” Keynote Speaker Revealed

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Perhaps those Chick Lit-ters should be renamed Tricky Chick Lits. For the past couple of years, they’ve moved their annual Community Partners of Dallas fundraising luncheon from the tried-and-true Brook Hollow to the bigger-than-mansion Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom. They’ve also shifted just slightly from authors to author/TV types.This year they’ve continued that, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon Details Including “Chick Flick” Keynote Speaker Revealed

MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

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According to Community Partners of Dallas CEO/President Paige McDaniel,Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Toy Drive is now underway!  I wish for the community to help us in providing more than 12,000 holiday gifts for abused and neglected children in the care of Child Protective Services. CPD is accepting donations of new toys … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas Toy Drive

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 24th Annual Back To School Drive

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According Community Partners of Dallas President and CEO Paige McDaniel,Back to school is just around the corner and Community Partners of Dallas needs your help!  We are gearing up for our 24th annual Back to School Drive, benefiting abused and neglected children in Dallas County. Beginning Tuesday, August 1, through Friday, August … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Community Partners Of Dallas’ 24th Annual Back To School Drive

Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon

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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

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Chick Lit Luncheon

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After waiting for what seemed like eons, reality TV and Chick Lit fans gathered at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, April 20, to hear from that lightning rod personality/author/business woman Bethenny Frankel.From the Cristal served at the VIP pre-luncheon meet-and-greet to the chatter during the presentation of the Community Partners of Dallas' 2017 Partners for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Chick Lit Luncheon

Skinnygirl Sangria And Margaritas Plus Peanut Butter Balls Were On The Menu For Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Toast

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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