With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field:The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
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Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
The invitations are in the mail for The Wilkinson Center's Can Do! Luncheon and it sounds like they could have saved the postmaster some wear and tear and postage.According to 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest, there are less than a handful of tables left.Little wonder. The Monday, March 4th fundraiser will honor Can Do! Couple Awardee Kathy and Larry Helm, Can … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest has been hard at work lining up plans for The Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser. It will return on Monday, March 4, to the Dallas Country Club.This year’s awardees include:Can Do! Couple Award — Kathy and Larry Helm for “their support of the Dallas non-profit community, most recently The Senior Source, a Wilkinson … [Read more...] about 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2018 Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Guests Enjoyed Some Buddy Love With Sipping And Shopping
In preparation for The Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29, at The Statler, Co-Chairs Caitlin Hyatt and Laurann Cavenaghi had a kick-off gathering at Buddy Love's on Thursday, August 30. Here's a report from the field:Buddy Love hosted the Kick-Off Party for the Friends of Wilkinson Center’s fifth Annual Spirit of Taos! Attendees … [Read more...] about 2018 Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Guests Enjoyed Some Buddy Love With Sipping And Shopping
Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser
Ellen and John McStay’s home on Beverly is a natural traffic stopper. But on Tuesday, May 1, the traffic was stop-and-drop for guests of the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon patron party.As 2018 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson looked on, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder gathered the guests including Ann and Bob Dyer, last year’s Can Do! Chair Beth … [Read more...] about Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser
Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
While the bean counters are still tabulating the amount netted at The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon held earlier this month at the Dallas Country Club, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder sent word that plans are already underway for next year’s fundraiser.First of all, the event is being moved to March… Monday, March 4 to be exact. It will be … [Read more...] about Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
Kendra Scott In Preston Center Did Double Duty Holding Can Do Kick-Off And Fashion Bloggers Receptions At The Same Time
Before all headed out for the spring breaks, a last gasp of fundraising fury took place on Wednesday, March 7. Over at Del Frisco's on McKinney a fabulous five-course feast was set for the Cattle Baron's Ball advisory board including CBB Co-Chairs Jonika Nix and Katy Bock with husband Lawrence Bock, Laura and Dennis Moon, Wendy Messmann, Bina Patel, Richard Eiseman, Louise and … [Read more...] about Kendra Scott In Preston Center Did Double Duty Holding Can Do Kick-Off And Fashion Bloggers Receptions At The Same Time
With Stars And Stetsons Overhead, The Spirit Of Taos Was Picture Perfect At The Lot With Downtown Fever And A Miniature Burro
Once again an almost perfect moon shone over The Lot for The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos on Friday, November 3.There was no need to explain the attire for the evening. It was strictly jeans, squash blossom necklaces and bracelets decked out in turquoise, crushable Stetsons, perfect smiles and not a suit in sight.Thanks to a perfect night and Co-Chairs AC … [Read more...] about With Stars And Stetsons Overhead, The Spirit Of Taos Was Picture Perfect At The Lot With Downtown Fever And A Miniature Burro
The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon
Henderson Avenue is such a hot spot. Whether it’s dining or shopping, it has been the place to be and be seen. And on a Thursday night, that situation ramps up the population mega times. That’s why traffic jams can turn the avenue into a parking lot at times. A parking spot is as rare as a wrinkle on a fresh face lift. Valets tend to serve as parking life guards.But on … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon
JUST IN: Dean Foods Foundation Is Serving Up Some Delicious Treats For North Texas Food Bank And The Wilkinson Center Wednesday
With the annual DFW Restaurant Week benefiting the North Texas Food Bank and the Lena Pope Home just a few weeks away, the NTFB is getting an early treat. Dean Foods Foundation is presenting a check for $125,000 Wednesday morning to NTFB.The hand-off will take place at The Wilkinson Center, which is part of the Christmas in July celebration. In addition to the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dean Foods Foundation Is Serving Up Some Delicious Treats For North Texas Food Bank And The Wilkinson Center Wednesday
The Wilkinson Center Is Dealing With The Loss Of Volunteer Vickie Thompson And The Need For The Can Do! Lunch To Change
The Wilkinson Center’s Anne Reeder admitted that the past week has been tough. Longtime Wilkinson volunteer and "Lakewood Mom" Vickie Thompson suddenly died of a heart attack following the Lakewood 4th of July parade. It was just a year or so ago that Vickie had been named Wilkinson’s volunteer of the year. Whether it was pitching in to help the community or rallying others to … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Is Dealing With The Loss Of Volunteer Vickie Thompson And The Need For The Can Do! Lunch To Change