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Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney Supports Salvation Army, Equest
The 2021 Hall of Fame honoree Mary Clare Finney was named to the 10 Best Dressed list in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
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Society
Crystal Charity Ball: Ten Best Dressed
Some of the most fashionable (and busiest) ladies in Dallas philanthropy will be recognized at the annual Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show on Oct. 1 at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center.
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Society
Gallery: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Announcement Weekend
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League introduced the 2021-2022 debutantes during Announcement Weekend festivities held May 27- May 30.
Lindley Arthur Making Old Homes New Again
Not only does Lindley Arthur live and work in the Park Cities, but she also grew up here and joined what’s now Preservation Park Cities last year.
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Partnership Supports Local Nonprofits
The Dallas Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Lyda Hill Philanthropies partnered with Catchafire, which is an organization that matches skilled volunteers with nonprofits, to bring virtual support to more than 300 nonprofits in North Texas.
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Philanthropy
State Fair of Texas Grant Cycle Opens for Fall 2021
The State Fair of Texas 2021 grant cycle is open - here are the details.
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Highland Belles Hosting Spaghetti Supper, Online Auction/Raffle
The Highland Belles drill team will host their annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle Sept. 3.
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Society
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Kickoff
The host committee hosted a kick-off party for the 12th-annual Each Moment Matters luncheon back in May. The main event will be Sept. 21st at Brook Hollow Golf Club.
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Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer Launching ‘Angels Among Us’ Campaign
Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer will commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September with its second annual “Angels Among Us” campaign led by Dallas Co-chairs Jenny Saphier and Chad Barrett.
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Society
Leadership Arts Institute Class of 2021
Thirty-two Dallas professionals graduated in a virtual ceremony May 11 honoring the Class of 2021 of the Business Council for the Arts’ (BCA) Leadership Arts Institute (LAI).
Envy Foundation Launches Esports Empowerment Grant Applications
The Envy Foundation, a nonprofit created by Texas-based esports and entertainment company Envy Gaming, is inviting high schools, middle schools, and clubs in Texas to apply for one of multiple $5,000-$15,000 grants to be awarded this fall to groups looking to start or grow youth esports programs.
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Society
Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center Hosts Mother’s Day Pop-Up Flower Shop
The Auxiliary of Nexus sought to brighten Mother’s Day with a pop-up flower shop in May with a giveback element.
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“Be Bold. Be Bright. Be Brave” Preview Exhibit Features 20 Unique Artists
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center will present a new art exhibition, Be Bold. Be Bright. Be Brave, featuring both local and national artists at NorthPark Center through Sept. 22, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Katy 5K Returning To Reverchon Park
The annual Katy 5K is coming back September 9 after going virtual last year.
Have Strings, Will Travel
COVID-19 put the world on pause, but a Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) violinist wouldn’t let it silence the music.
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Faith
Faith Friday: Common Space
Central Christian Church is no more, but the campus at 4711 Westside Drive will remain home to various church groups, activities, and other tenants after the Central Commons nonprofit raised the money to close on it in early July.
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Society
Year Delay Can’t Spoil 35th Anniversary La Fiesta
La Fiesta had a “Royal Celebration” fit for its 35th anniversary year.
Society
Gallery: 2021 AWARE Meeting and Luncheon
Barbara Glass, 2020-2021 president of AWARE, hosted the last meeting of her tenure at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
You’ve Got Mail Supports Cancer Patients
At Ursuline Academy, where the motto is “Serviam,” Latin for “I will serve,” it only makes sense that students would dedicate themselves to helping their community. The biggest club at the school exemplifies this perfectly.
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Society
A Day at the Races
Turtle Creek Conservancy in May hosted their signature fundraiser, the 13th-annual Day at the Races, as a hybrid event.
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