While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
Today's word is "double." In addition to the double match going on at the North Texas Food Bank for $200,000, the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science is going to have a double benefit for the kids during the holidays. Thanks to a $65,000 donation from Lockheed Martin, “space-themed masks and single-use, take-home science activity kits for children” will be available on a … [Read more...] about Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Since retiring from her role as president/CEO of Neiman Marcus Group nearly three years ago, Karen Katz hasn’t been lolling on a beach in the Caribbean. No, indeed. She’s been involved with Harvard University’s Executive Education Programs for Finance and Customer Service, chairing Street Trend and serving on the boards of publicly traded companies Under Armour, Humana and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Word just arrived that Teresa Lenling has been named Hope Cottage’s CEO replacing Brooks Quinlan, who held the position for the past three years and decided to take “a personal sabbatical to travel across North America.” Teresa is a natural fit for the organization that “fosters nurturing homes for North Texas children through adoption, foster care, education and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Perot Museum VP Teresa Lenling Named Hope Cottage CEO
Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
While many are facing the opening of schools online and in-person, there are other openings that deserve merit. They are the Dallas museums that have gone dark for the safety of their guests and staffers due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ever concerned about the reopening of their world-class collections, they hesitated to open their doors until they were sure that a safe protocol … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
Night At The Museum: Ignite Had All Levels Of Fun Plus “Reimagined” Texas Instruments Engineering And Innovation Hall Ribbon Cutting
Night At The Museum: Ignite guests had an extra perk on Saturday, November 9, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. They not only were a part of the "reimagined" Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall ribbon cutting, they got a sneak peak at the out-of-this-world second level exhibition. And, of course, there were the food stations on the various levels provided … [Read more...] about Night At The Museum: Ignite Had All Levels Of Fun Plus “Reimagined” Texas Instruments Engineering And Innovation Hall Ribbon Cutting
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Night At The Museum: Ignite
According to Night At The Museum:Ignite Co-Chair Marlene Sughrue, My husband John [Sughrue]and I are honored to co-chair the Night at the Museum: Ignite fundraising gala on Saturday, November 9, benefiting the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The Perot Museum holds a special place in our hearts and is a treasured community resource for Dallas – a true gateway to the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Night At The Museum: Ignite
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Night At The Museum
According to Night At The Museum Co-Chairs Heather Gilker and Linda Wimberly, "If you like to play and party for a good cause, then we have just the ticket for you! Get ready to rock your senses at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s annual fundraising soiree – Night at the Museum: Rock the Perot – on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 7 p.m.-midnight. "No seated … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Night At The Museum
MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve
Monday will be the official Martin Luther King Jr. Day that will results in rethinking of what’s open for business. Here is a brief list of organizations that will be closed: Banks U.S. Postal Service Libraries City of Dallas offices Dallas County offices Dallas Independent School District Greenhill School Highland Park Independent School District … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Day Closings And Openings And An Opportunity To Serve
Mirages, Mind Tricks, ‘Intrigue’ And Sticky Fingers Marked The Perot’s Annual Night At the Museum Fundraiser
Tania Boughton, the Texas legislative chair for Childhood Obesity Prevention, said someone advised her to attend "Intrigue," the Perot Museum's Night at the Museum fundraiser on Saturday, November 11, because she would see some "very important people" there. She's glad she did, Tania said, because in no time at all she was meeting and chatting with guests like Diane and Hal … [Read more...] about Mirages, Mind Tricks, ‘Intrigue’ And Sticky Fingers Marked The Perot’s Annual Night At the Museum Fundraiser