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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

Piper And Mike Wyatt Left Rays Behind To Set Their Sights On Vine And Dine Fundraiser For Ability Connection Texas

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Piper and Mike Wyatt just returned from Hawaii before the storms hit, and they’re all full of tales about nighttime snorkeling on the Big Island checking out the giant Manta Rays. Leave it to Piper to describe the underwater flappers as “gorgeous and graceful creatures… it was like watching an underwater ballet.” But now the Wyatts are turning from Rays to fundraising for … [Read more...] about Piper And Mike Wyatt Left Rays Behind To Set Their Sights On Vine And Dine Fundraiser For Ability Connection Texas

Round Robin November 20: Tyson Chandler Delivery, DSOL Debs, A Night Of Light And Vine And Dine

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Just a week before Thanksgiving and a whole lot of nonprofits were squeezing in events before folks headed out of town or shut down for the holiday. Thursday, November 20, had everything from basketball stars to debs. Tyson Chandler Delivers When Dallas Maverick Tyson Chandler makes a home delivery, he does it in a big way and he brings along the entire Chandler clan. … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 20: Tyson Chandler Delivery, DSOL Debs, A Night Of Light And Vine And Dine

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Vine And Dine

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Remember life before Dallas became a glorified igloo? Sure, you do. Groceries were stocked with food. Driving a car didn’t require the talents of a glider pilot. Electricity abundantly flowed through the wires. Ah, those were indeed the good old days. To help you make the transition back to life without frostbite, we’ve posted photos on MySweetCharity Photo Gallery from the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Vine And Dine

To Vine And Dine Is Divine When It’s With This Crowd In Neiman’s Zodiac Room

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While new papa Owen Wilson was at the Dinner in the Wild at the Automotive Building in Fairest Park, the really beautiful people were at the Zodiac Room of downtown Neiman Marcus Thursday night. No, they weren't gathered to remember the grandeur of the late Helen "Who's Julia Childs?" Corbitt. Though, if they had, the tales the walls of the Z-Room could tell. . . like the day … [Read more...] about To Vine And Dine Is Divine When It’s With This Crowd In Neiman’s Zodiac Room