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SMU Launches MeSpace Sensory-Friendly Workspace
Through a collaboration with the DASS office, Hughes-Trigg Student Center, and SMU Libraries, SMU is testing MeSpace, a plug-and-play, sensory-friendly study space .
Nonprofits
Chi Omega Christmas Market Announces 2025 Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries include Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute, Broadway Dallas, Community Partners of Dallas, Connecting Point of Park Cities, Make-A-Wish North Texas, New Friends New Life, Sleep in Heavenly Peace TX-Dallas/Ft Worth, SPCA of Texas, and The Magdalen House.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
Christiana Adesanya and Elle Myers, two members of Hockaday’s Class of 2025, who received Girl Scout Gold awards, the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Hunter Lacey Makes a Place for Creation
During a recent opening-day visit to Creation Studio off Southwestern Boulevard, founder and executive director Hunter Lacey explained her mission to empower adults with disabilities to become working artists and diversify the arts by sharing their artwork with the public.
Friends of Northaven Trail to Host Fundraiser
Friends of Northaven Trail will be hosting their second annual adults-only fundraiser to support the Northaven Trail wildflower program on April 12 at Jonathon’s Forestwood Restaurant.
‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’
Noemi Tsai felt isolated when she was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.
‘Happy’ Moments, Sneaky Therapy Happen on a Horse
In her daily life, Highland Park High School graduate Sara “Happy” Waterman deals with the challenges caused by Down syndrome. But on a horse, she’s a champion.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
'Park Cities People' gives a cheer for the winners of this year’s HP Arts awards, who are working to enrich the lives of students both inside and outside the classroom.
Out and About
SPARK! Pop-Up Features Local High School Artists
SPARK! PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms Art Pop-up Experience will feature six area high school artists’ creations.
Events
Dallas CASA, CAPCO to Host Child Abuse Prevention Event
Downtown Dallas buildings will be lit blue the evening of April 4 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Thrift Studio Pop-Up to Benefit Dwell with Dignity
The fundraiser helps provide transformations of family homes and community spaces.
Announcements
Humane Society of North Texas to Host Adoption Event
The event, in partnership with NBC and Clear the Shelters, will be held at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on April 5-6.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
Providence Christian School student William Phillips, who recently released the third volume in his fantasy series The Magic Island Chronicles.
Events
Junior League to Host Women LEAD Scholarship Competition
The organization will award $40,000 in collegiate scholarships to 10 college-bound women in the Dallas area.
Events
Bush Center Hosts Senators Lankford and Hutchison
Moderated by Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer, topics of discussion included geopolitical hotspots and how the U.S. can best navigate today’s foreign policy challenges.
IF/THEN Initiative Announces New Partnerships
Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN® Initiative marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11) with Hollywood style and East Coast flair.
Remarkable Women
TWU Honors Dallas Visionary for STEM Leadership
Dallas native Nicole Small has a mantra: “If you can see it, you can be it.” In her case, girls can see an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and visionary recently selected to receive the TWU 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award.
Events
Top Experts on Women’s Health to Convene at The SHIFT Event
Inspired by their own health experiences and the lack of advocacy for women's health, two monks created BALANCE, a groundbreaking 4-part docuseries.
Events
Fleurs De Villes Floral Exhibit Returns to NorthPark
The fresh floral celebration will feature 16 distinguished arts and cultural organizations in North Texas.
JA Dallas Hosts Annual Business Hall of Fame Gala
The fundraiser honored three distinguished business leaders as well as its 2025 Student of the Year award recipient.