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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Round Robin April 23: Flora Award Announcement Party, John Wayne Film Festival Patron Dinner And Thrive Dinner

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The evening of Wednesday, April 23, had traffic moving in overdrive to get to the various events taking place throughout the entire area. While hundreds and hundreds were at the Meyerson to enjoy Diana Ross doing a knock-out performance for the Vogel Alcove, others were at . . . Flora Awards Announcement PartyThe walkway leading to Susie and John Adams’s Highland Park … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 23: Flora Award Announcement Party, John Wayne Film Festival Patron Dinner And Thrive Dinner

JUST IN: Jan Pickens To Receive 2013 Flora Award

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Love this time of year. Like appetizers offering great promise for the main course, news is brimming about nonprofit activities and developments for the future.Just in this morning is news from Texas Discovery Gardens’ pick for the 2013 Flora Award. According to 2013 Flora Award Co-Chair Jennifer Huff, “In the Flora Award’s 31 years, we have enjoyed an exceptional list of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan Pickens To Receive 2013 Flora Award

November 1 Round Robin: Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters, Graeme Jenkins Farewell, Flora Awards And Art + Advocacy

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Halloween costumes and decoration were old hat last Thursday, and the fundraisers were back in full gear from the Park Cities to Fair Park and from the F.I.G. to the Winspear. Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Old timers were eager to see the used-to-be Jimmy and Carl Westcott's mansion of red-brick tradition that had been transformed to a cool estate of the very cool. … [Read more...] about November 1 Round Robin: Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters, Graeme Jenkins Farewell, Flora Awards And Art + Advocacy