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Dallas ISD Frontline Workers Helm Donation Drive for Homeless Students
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, employees of Dallas ISD’s Operations Division—bus drivers, cafeteria and maintenance workers and custodians—have been conducting a donation drive to collect items for homeless students.
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Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Honors Women Leaders
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas celebrated women leaders this fall during the 17th-annual Women of Distinction virtual event.
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Dallas Arboretum Hosts Friends Event at DeGolyer House
The Friends of the Arboretum celebrated the holidays and took in the Artistry of the Nativity exhibition, which is part of the Holiday at the Arboretum, open through Dec. 31.
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Gallery: North Texas Food Bank’s 14th Annual Golden Fork Awards Ceremony
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.
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$11 Million Raised at 22nd Two X Two For Aids And Art
Preston Hollow’s Cindy and Howard Rachofsky welcomed back art-loving philanthropists to the Rachofsky House in a big way, raising $11 million for the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.
Dallas CASA Receives $50,000 From ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods recently presented $50,000 to Dallas CASA to support the organization’s advocacy for abused and neglected children in protective care in Texas.
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Dallas Historical Society Honors 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon – Dallas History Makers
The Dallas Historical Society this fall hosted a patron party honoring the 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon - Dallas History Makers at the newly-renovated Hall of State at Fair Park.
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Two Sisters Shutters on New Years Eve
Like many hospitality businesses these days, Two Sisters announced that 2021 will be the last year for the 32-year-old catering company.
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Erin Nealy Cox Joins New Friends New Life Board
Erin Nealy Cox was appointed to New Friends New Life’s board of directors for 2021-2022.
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Gallery: Dallas Junior Forum Announces Name Change at Annual Fundraising Luncheon and Auction
Dallas Junior Forum held their annual fundraising luncheon and auction on October 26 at Northwood Club and revealed that the non-profit’s name will now be known as Dallas Service Forum.
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Party Hopping
Ventana by Buckner, which opened in 2019, celebrated the birthday of Virginia Justine McEwen, its first resident to turn 100.
From Dallas to Ljubljana, Dončić Spreads Holiday Cheer
He may call Dallas home these days, but Luka Dončić didn't forget his Slovenian roots during the holiday season.
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Junior League of Dallas Centennial Luncheon
The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) recently hosted a special Centennial luncheon honoring former presidents and ball chairs in the newly redecorated Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus downtown.
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Looking Ahead
As a wife, sister, daughter, and colleague, Doreen Griffith understands firsthand “how caring for yourself is often last on your to-do list.”
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Art For Advocacy Auctions Bring Healing to The Abused
More than 600 charity-minded aesthetes celebrated the transformative healing power of art on Sept. 25 at General Datatech on Ambassador Row while raising funds and awareness for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center in record-shattering – be bold, be bright, be brave – style.
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Royal Oaks’ Great 108
The Royal Oaks’ Great 108 celebrated its 38th anniversary on Monday, October 11, and set a new record by raising $107,000 for the Northern Texas PGA Foundation.
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Gallery: Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ Women of Distinction VIP Reception
On October 7th, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas hosted the Women of Distinction VIP reception on Omni Dallas’s Pegasus Lawn.
Turtle Creek Association Hosts 20th-Anniversary Event
The Turtle Creek Association’s 20th-anniversary tour, which was themed Life Elevated, kicked off a newly minted five-year strategic plan with the hope of elevating the Turtle Creek Corridor to a premiere urban green space and neighborhood.
Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer 2021 Golf Tournament
Golfers gathered this fall to support Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer at the 26th-annual golf tournament.
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From Girl Scout to Bat Woman
Over 2 million people viewed bright orange, life-like statues spread across the courtyard and corridors at NorthPark Center before the exhibit moved on in late fall.