North Texas' favorite-son writer Skip Hollandsworth thought he was just going to give a talk for 30 ladies of The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society on Wednesday, May 1. But the day before his scheduled presentation at the society's 20th annual dinner at the Dallas Country Club, he checked out the guest list, with names on it like Bobby Lyle, Alina and Ruben … [Read more...] about Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
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The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
The lobby of the Chantilly Ballroom's Wedgwood Room was jammed to the max for the Junior League of Dallas' Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 16. While second-generation actress/advocate Laura Dern had 'em lined up at one end of the room for a photo meet-and-greet, JLD legend (she'd just hate to be called that, but it's true) Lyda Hill was entering with hugs from oldtime … [Read more...] about The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Russell “Rusty” Dealey’s home is an all-guy place with five male cats and boy bunnies. While all the critters are rescues, only one has three legs. His name on the books is Tripod, but in the household he’s known as Muffin. The eight-year-old cat came into Rusty’s life when SPCA supporter Mary Spencer invited Rusty to meet him. It was a connection for life. And while he … [Read more...] about Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls
Jonathan's Place, which offers a variety of services to help abused and neglected children, says it's facing a roughly $1.28 million budget shortfall this fiscal year. So it's counting on its seventh annual A Chance to Soar Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, April 3, to help close the gap. On Tuesday, February 6, it also welcomed the support of about 100 guests who turned out for … [Read more...] about Sponsor Reception At Canary Boutique Benefits Jonathan’s Place And Its Upcoming A Chance To Soar Luncheon Featuring Jeannette Walls
Myrna And Bob Schlegel, Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund And Pam And Dan Busbee To Be Honored At Celebrate The Moments
Aware really knows how to show the love. Just last month it was announced that Myrna and Bob Schlegel had re-energized the Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund to support those specializing in gerontology nursing. Now, Aware President Venise Stuart and 2017 Aware Affair Celebrate the Moments Co-Chairs Angela Fontana and Andrew Szuwalski and Penny Reid and Thomas Nolan … [Read more...] about Myrna And Bob Schlegel, Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund And Pam And Dan Busbee To Be Honored At Celebrate The Moments
The Other Wes Moore Rainchecked Barbara Bush, But He’ll Be Front And Center For Jonathan’s Place And Pam Bus(y)bee
It's not everyone who begs out on Barbara Bush, but Rhodes Scholar/ author Wes Moore had to last November. It was her "Celebration of Reading" and he was on the program. But not to worry. The amazing war hero who time-and-time again has proved himself to be the other Wes Moore. . . the same name, the other face. . . will be here for Jonathan's Place for "A Chance to Soar" on … [Read more...] about The Other Wes Moore Rainchecked Barbara Bush, But He’ll Be Front And Center For Jonathan’s Place And Pam Bus(y)bee