According to Dallas Afterschool Development and Events Coordinator Shannon D. Holloway, “This year, Dallas Afterschool’s holiday wish is to ensure that all Dallas children have access to safe, quality afterschool and summer programming. Working towards our mission to improve the quality of afterschool and summer programs in our community, we have transformed 16 programs into … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Afterschool
Recess
Grovel Alert: Recess!
Playgrounds don’t have to be limited to kids. And proof of that is the popularity of “Recess!” benefiting Dallas Afterschool. The third annual backyard event will be taking place Friday, May 1, at adorable philanthropist Faye Briggs’ estate. Of course, there will be the sandbox, where you can dig for goodies, loads of food and games galore. So much fun! Funds raised … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Recess!
Round Robin April 25: Handbags And Heroes, Recess And Art From The Heart
Ah, spring has arrived. It wasn’t the first robin that signaled the start. It was the runny noses and teary eyes. Tis the time to check with your stockbroker about pharmaceutical investments. But on this day even the worse weeds and pollen could be forgiven. The silks and sandals sprouted to the delight of event planners. But there was a cloud or two on the horizon. Sunday … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 25: Handbags And Heroes, Recess And Art From The Heart
Round Robin March 27: Dallas Opera Spring Gala, Recess And A Legendary Evening Patron Parties And JLD Scholarship Presentation
The floodgates of Dallas fundraising were wide open on Thursday, March 27. Perhaps it was to make up for the spring break week, where it seemed like the wheels came to barely moving. Or, perhaps it was due to the approaching tsunami of activities on the April calendar starting with the Final Four and Dallas International Film Festival. Whatever the reason, this Thursday evening … [Read more...] about Round Robin March 27: Dallas Opera Spring Gala, Recess And A Legendary Evening Patron Parties And JLD Scholarship Presentation
April 19 Round Robin: Heroes And Handbags And Recess!
Friday, April 19, resulted in a slam-bang traffic jam around the Omni Dallas Hotel, as well as a pop-up playground in Preston Hollow. Here are the details: Heroes and Handbags An absolute perfect storm of valet parking took place at the Heroes and Handbags brunch on April 19. As it was explained, a major volleyball event was taking place at the Dallas Convention Center at the … [Read more...] about April 19 Round Robin: Heroes And Handbags And Recess!
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2013 Recess
According to 2013 Recess Co-chair Julie Bagley: "Recess, Spring of 2013, in a private home, benefiting The Dallas After School Network. This is a first-time event for a tremendous charity that supports over 12,000 children who attend after-school programs in the Dallas Area. In fact, this is a scoop for you, as we have not even officially announced this event yet! "DASN … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2013 Recess