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JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award

Jun 17, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi. Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award

Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair

Mar 13, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens

Nov 30, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Texas Discovery Gardens Director of Education Erin Shields, “Dallas area children need out-of-school, immersive experiences in science. However, the cost of such outings are often not within a school’s field trip budget. This scholarship fund allows more teachers the opportunity to bring their students to these significant science experiences. To date, 8,705 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens

JUST IN: Allie Beth And Pierce Allman To Receive Texas Discovery Gardens’ 35th Flora Award

Jun 18, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It’s been 35 years since Texas Discovery Gardens held its first Flora Award Gala to “recognize outstanding citizens who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, natural resource education, protection of the environment and quality of life.” Over the years local favorites (Crows, Hunts, Halliday, Millers, Meadows, etc.), international types (Gloria Vanderbilt … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Allie Beth And Pierce Allman To Receive Texas Discovery Gardens’ 35th Flora Award

Flora Award Black-Tie Guests Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” At Texas Discovery Gardens With A Seated Dinner, Music And Clear Skies

Nov 14, 2017 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The sky couldn't have better on Thursday, October 26, for the black-tie guests to enjoy the Texas Discovery Gardens grounds before going indoors for the dinner celebrating the "terrific trio's (Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith and Marilyn Waisanen) receiving the Flora Award . Here's a report from the field: Texas Discovery Gardens presented its prestigious annual Flora Award on … [Read more...] about Flora Award Black-Tie Guests Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” At Texas Discovery Gardens With A Seated Dinner, Music And Clear Skies

Flora Award Patrons Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” On A Perfect Night At Barbara Crow’s Home-Sweet-Home

Oct 13, 2017 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The evening of Thursday, September 28, couldn’t have been more perfect. The temperatures were topping the 70s after a few hours of friendly rain (translation: no thunder, no lighting, no end-of-world weather). To match the perfection was Barbara Crow’s way too comfy home for the 34th Annual Flora Award patron party. From antique chairs for young ones to fabric-covered chairs … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patrons Celebrated The “Terrific Trio” On A Perfect Night At Barbara Crow’s Home-Sweet-Home

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Flora Award Gala

Aug 30, 2017 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to 2017 Flora Award Gala Co-Chairs Kathryn Febbroriello, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz, We are thrilled to honor three of Texas Discovery Gardens’ longtime supporters with the 2017 Flora Award Gala on Thursday, October 26. Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith and Marilyn Waisanen exemplify the mission of the award, which serves to recognize outstanding citizens who have … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Flora Award Gala

Texas Discovery Garden’s 2017 Flora Award Will Be Presented To Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith And Marilyn Waisanen At Annual Black-Tie Dinner

Jun 5, 2017 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Since 1982 Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award has showcased individuals, “who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, natural resource education, protection of the environment and quality of life.” Co-Chairs Kathryn Febbroriello, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz have just revealed that this year’s Award will be presented to a trio  — Bettye Slaven, Janet … [Read more...] about Texas Discovery Garden’s 2017 Flora Award Will Be Presented To Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith And Marilyn Waisanen At Annual Black-Tie Dinner

JUST IN: 2016 Flora Award Gala Details Announced

May 2, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2016 Flora Award Gala details were announced yesterday at a reception at Texas Discovery Gardens. Let’s get the big news out first. This year’s recipients are those Canadian trans-”plants” Myrna and Bob Schlegel.  Co-chairing the elegant black tie gala will be Kathryn Febbroriell, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz. The Thursday, November 3rd event will be a cocktail reception … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Flora Award Gala Details Announced

Round Robin November 6: Attitudes & Attire KO, The Flora Awards And Champions For Children Award Dinners

Nov 24, 2014 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

November has a tendency to have spectacular weather and Thursday, November 6, was a masterpiece. As the cars strove to drive home, the most perfect ball glowed in the sky. It was the moon that had that special glow that seems to only seen highlighting crows or on the wings of fireflies. The evening was the perfect kiss by Mother Nature on her sister Mother Earth. Ellen and … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 6: Attitudes & Attire KO, The Flora Awards And Champions For Children Award Dinners

October 9 Round Robin: Thrift Studio Preview, Flora Award Patron And Soup’s On! Announcement Parties

Oct 21, 2014 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas fundraising exploded Thursday, October 9, for its final hurrah before the city submitted to a tsunami of UT burnt orange and OU red. It was a real hit-and-run evening for those making the rounds. For country western lovers, they had their choices. Either in Arlington, where former First Couple Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were at AT&T Stadium celebrating “Habit for … [Read more...] about October 9 Round Robin: Thrift Studio Preview, Flora Award Patron And Soup’s On! Announcement Parties

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