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Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine

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Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s  and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine

Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

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2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

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Well, it appears that Mother Nature got the best of tonight’s Vine and Dine. Despite yesterday's claim to carry on and the best efforts of the Ability Connection fundraiser organizers, the day's treacherous conditions of frigid temperatures and icy roads forced the last-minute postponement of the event scheduled to take place at The Hall On Dragon. While the news is … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine

Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

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Despite today’s freezing temperatures, the 2022 Vine And Dine’s “A Night In Napa” is all systems go for the Ability Connection fundraiser Thursday night at The Hall on Dragon. To gin up the excitement of the night's live auction, organizers have had the luxury packages previewed  online . While the goodies range from NorthPark’s Eataly cooking class and spa treatments … [Read more...] about Vine And Dine Is On For Thursday Night With Auction Items Ripe For Paddling

MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

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According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine

Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine

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WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine

Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee

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Back on June 15, 1953, the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Dallas County was established. Initially it provided a “sheltered workshop” for adults with cerebral palsy. By 1957 it had grown to offer a daycare and pre-school classes for youngsters with cerebral palsy. Over the years, the services and facilities grew as did the need. In 2011, UCP had grown to such a degree … [Read more...] about Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee

Ability Connection’s 10th Annual Vine And Dine Delighted Guests With Fine Cuisine, Success Stories And A Paddle Battle In The Live Auction

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With Thanksgiving just a week away, Neiman Marcus Downtown came alive after-store hours on Thursday, November 16, for the 10th Annual Vine and Dine benefiting the Ability Connection. From cocktails on the ground level to a three-course seated dinner in the Zodiac Room, the evening was a feast for the gourmets. In addition to clients charming and delighting guests with their … [Read more...] about Ability Connection’s 10th Annual Vine And Dine Delighted Guests With Fine Cuisine, Success Stories And A Paddle Battle In The Live Auction

Ability Connection Texas’ 10th Annual Vine And Dine At Neiman Marcus Downtown To Honor Meredith And Jack Woodworth

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Neiman Marcus Downtown’s Zodiac Room doesn’t usually offer dinners, but the Ability Connection Texas’ annual Vine and Dine is the exception to the rule. On Thursday, the 10th annual fundraiser will honor Meredith and Jack Woodworth, who have been so supportive of the organization that serves children and adults with all types of physical, cognitive and acquired and … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Texas’ 10th Annual Vine And Dine At Neiman Marcus Downtown To Honor Meredith And Jack Woodworth

Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine

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With Thanksgiving just one week away, the evening of Thursday, November 19, seemed like a Republican debate with all types of fundraising activities vying for attention. And, boy, did they get it! The Lee Park Junior Conservancy was doing a very happy hour for the young professional crowd at Texas Ale Project on N. Riverfront. A percentage of sales was going to the group’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine