North Texas has had its time of Mother Nature throwing temper tantrums with tornadoes, ice storms, straight line winds, flooding and GRID MIA. But in recent days, it’s been a pretty sweet spot as Houston’s communities are underwater and Oklahoma has been decimated by tornadic devastation courtesy of cold fronts. Even on Thursday, May 9, with the possible threat of hail, a … [Read more...] about 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
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DIFFA Patron Preview Party Guests “Eyeballed” 30 Of The Luxury Items That Will Up For Bids At Gala
The weather on the evening of Wednesday, March 20, was chamber of commerce perfect for the 2024 DIFFA Patron Preview Party at The Eye across the street from The Joule. Guests had the opportunity to "eyeball" 30 of the luxury jackets that will be up for bids at the 2024 House of DIFFA: Royalty Untamed Gala on Saturday, April 27, at the Sheraton Dallas. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about DIFFA Patron Preview Party Guests “Eyeballed” 30 Of The Luxury Items That Will Up For Bids At Gala
2024 Spirit of Generations Honorees Louise And Guy Griffeth Were Feted With Games And Wings Of Angels
Even Before The Senior Source’s 30th Annual Spirit of Generations VIP Party started in the Anatole’s Plum Room on Friday, March 1, half the room was filled. Hidden in the crowd near the refreshment bar of lemonade and coffee were the day’s co-honorees, Louise and Guy Griffeth. But as the crowd grew, including Karen and David Shuford, Sandra … [Read more...] about 2024 Spirit of Generations Honorees Louise And Guy Griffeth Were Feted With Games And Wings Of Angels
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
Sons of the Flag Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With Heroes, Standing Ovations And Treasured Stories
Just days before Veterans Day, there was a gathering of people at the Dallas Country Club for the sold-out Stars and Stripes Luncheon co-chaired by Annie and Teal Griffeth on Monday, November 7. The day’s purpose was not just to support the Sons of the Flag's tenth anniversary, but to honor a group of vets like World II's John "Lucky" Luckadoo and Jack Stowe and the Korean … [Read more...] about Sons of the Flag Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With Heroes, Standing Ovations And Treasured Stories
Sons Of The Flag’s Ten-Year Anniversary To Raise Funds Especially For Local Burn Care Programs
It was ten years ago that Sons of the Flag was created by Ryan “Birdman” Parrot in Dallas to support just one man who had suffered severe burns while serving his country. Ryan’s efforts were the result of his “learning of minimal advancements in burn care advancements since the Vietnam Era.” Soon it became evident that in addition to other vets with similar … [Read more...] about Sons Of The Flag’s Ten-Year Anniversary To Raise Funds Especially For Local Burn Care Programs
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars And Stripes Luncheon And Red-Carpet Movie Premiere
According to Stars And Stripes Luncheon and Red-Carpet Movie Premiere Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth, “Sons of the Flag is marking our 10th Anniversary and we hope you will celebrate with us! “We are honored to present the 2022 Stars and Stripes Luncheon and Red-Carpet Event benefiting Sons of the Flag. For those of you who are already friends of Sons of the Flag, you … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars And Stripes Luncheon And Red-Carpet Movie Premiere
Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
It’s not every year that a North Texas non-profit celebrates its 40th anniversary. And 2021 Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker saddled up and galloped ahead to make Equest's 40th anniversary a really big deal on Saturday, June 5, in the Al Hill Jr. Family Arena at Texas Horse Park. Their goal was to haul in $500K for the … [Read more...] about Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
While many fear turning 40, the Equest folks are celebrating their 40th year of providing therapy for children, military vets and countless others with good common horse sense. Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker decided to celebrate the Gala patrons with a party at Marie Gabrielle Gardens underwritten by Diane and Hal Brierley last … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Horse Powered Up For Patrons At Marie Gabrielle Gardens With Tales Of 40 Years Of Success
Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
Equest CEO Lili Kellogg welcomed everyone to Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, February 12, by saying, "Outside it's a little grey, but in here, spirits are high!" The occasion was to kick off the big 2020 Equest Gala fundraiser benefiting the equine-assisted-therapy nonprofit. Here's a report from the field: Two miniature horses, an oversized Oscar award, and more than 100 … [Read more...] about Equest’s 2020 Gala Kickoff Brought A Bit Of “Old Hollywood” To Stanley Korshak
JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala