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Society
Champion of Children Dinner Raises $300,000 for Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently raised more than $300,000 for the organization at the annual Champion of Children dinner.
Things to Do
Trains, Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving turkey trotting, and more a-mazing Christmas fun, all ready for your fun-loving pleasure.
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New Program Provides Caregiver Relief
Caregivers of teens with disabilities can get some time for self-care thanks to a new respite program from a familiar organization.
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Sponsored: Junior League of Collin County Neath the Wreath
25th annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market takes place November 11-14 at a NEW location - the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center at Watters Creek and is hosted by the Junior League of Collin County.
Society
Seller Soirée Kicks Off Partners Card Sales, Celebrates Partners
The Family Place geared up for another exciting year of Partners Card with the annual Seller Soirée.
Tickets on Sale for ABPA Home Tour
After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, the Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association Home tour will return for its 22nd year on December 3.
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20 Under 40
2022 20 Under 40 Nominations Open
Know of a young professional under 40 making an impact in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow? We want to hear about them!
Vote on the Readers’ Choice 2021 Person of the Year
We asked for your nominations for our first-ever Readers' Choice Person of the Year, and you came through.
Society
Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Symposium
A speaker may have canceled, but the organizers of A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon said that a new speaker will leave attendees feeling pretty rosy.
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Philanthropy
Mavs Foundation Commits $1M to 2021-2022 Grant Recipients
The Dallas Mavericks announced that the Mavs Foundation will allocate over $1 million to empower local children, women and families in need during the 2021-2022 season.
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All Treats At Rise School
Children at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas received pre-Halloween treats Friday.
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Student Achievements
Student co-chairs for the Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) presented Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) president Anne Ligon with a $238,432 check.
Society
Texas Women’s Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $1 Million
The Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th-annual luncheon, held online for the second year, recently raised more than $1 million.
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Society
‘Fourth Founder’ of UT Dallas, Peter O’Donnell, Dies at 97
Peter O'Donnell Jr., a longtime philanthropist whose efforts have been described as "visionary" on a frequent basis, died Oct. 10 at the age of 97.
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Society
Looking Ahead
Get your social calendar squared away as we look ahead at upcoming events.
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Society
Dallas Junior Forum Celebrates 40 Years At Fall Luncheon
Dallas Junior Forum will host a fall luncheon and fundraiser Oct. 26 featuring a raffle, silent auction, and guest panel featuring leaders from nonprofits served by the organization.
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Society
Meet The BFFs That Fed 50,000
It felt like someone unplugged our lives,” recalled a hotel server whose husband was serving as a chef de partie for a well-known Dallas restaurant when the pandemic hit.
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SMU Looks to Future With $1.5B Campaign
To re-imagine the role of education and SMU itself in an era of rapid change, the university has launched a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign focused on opportunities created through scholarships, meaningful research and teaching, and its North Texas community.
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Luka Doncic’s Suprise for Children’s is a Slam Dunk
One Preston Hollow resident (and superior NBA guard) recently brightened up the day for some patients at Children's Health in Dallas.
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Who Is Your Person of the Year?
Every January, we feature our person (or people) of the year for Preston Hollow and the Park Cities. Now we're seeking reader input - nominate someone today.
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