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Groundbreaking Connection
A little more than two months after the Texas Department of Transportation approved construction, the pedestrian bridge that will span U.S. Highway 75, connecting Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail and beyond, broke ground.
Rotary Club of Park Cities Celebrates Fundraising Efforts For Bonton Farm Medical Clinic
The Rotary Club of Park Cities last week celebrated raising $150,000+ for the upcoming Bonton Farm Medical Clinic.
Three To Be Honored as Dallas Fathers of the Year
Founded in 1976 by the late Sylvan Landau, the Father of the Year Awards don’t just recognize Dallas-Fort Worth fathers, it also raises funds for local charities and scholarships for Dallas students - to the tune of $4 million for more than 86 children’s charities since its formation.
UP Dedicates Shaddock Park
The city of University Park celebrated the dedication of Shaddock Park Tuesday afternoon.
Happenings On The Hill
Far from SMU’s hilltop, paleontologists with deep Mustang connections have identified another new species of duck-billed dinosaur.
$2.5M Needed to Preserve Historic Central Christian Church
A Park Cities Presbyterian church staff member is working to save the historic Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive.
Philanthropy
Best Friends Animal Society Awarded Meadows Grant
The Meadows Foundation has given $100,000 to the dogs (and the cats), Best Friends Animal Society announced.
North Texas Giving Day Season Opens
The 2021 Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day launched with the announcement of Amazon as the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor.
Nominations Open For Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open for the 38th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by OneStar Foundation and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor the exemplary service and volunteerism of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in communities across the state.
Galleria Dallas To Host Turtle Creek Chorale
The Turtle Creek Chorale e is making its return with its first in-person concerts since COVID-19 hit Dallas with mini, three-song concerts at 11 a.m. and noon June 5. More than 50 of the choir’s members will perform.
Dallas Museum of Art Presents Its 2021 Awards to Artists
The Dallas Museum of Art announced its announce its 2021 Awards to Artists recipients Monday morning.
Dallas Habitat for Humanity To Host Primer on Homeownership
Homeownership has become an exercise in patience -- and sometimes frustration -- thanks to a very busy market. And it is even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
Dallas Love Field Launches Online Live Show And Podcast
Dallas Love Field is launching a new live broadcast show and podcast, “Lead With Love.”
Events
Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival Features Roaring ’20s Theme
This year’s Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Food & Wine Festival is going back to the roaring ‘20s.
Turtle Creek Chorale Set to Perform in Person
For the first time since December 2019, the Turtle Creek Chorale will perform in person at the Fair Park Band Shell on June 27.
Philanthropy
Dallas CASA Hosts Virtual Cherish The Children Awards, Auction
Dallas CASA honored the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative with the 2021 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award for the group’s dedication to helping nonprofits and Dallas children during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Dallas Foundation Announces $1.2M In Grants To 34 Nonprofits
The Dallas Foundation recently announced more than $1.2 million in grants to 34 local organizations.
Benefit Concert For Central Commons
Central Commons is planning a benefit concert to raise money in hopes of preserving the historic Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive.
Society
Texas Women’s Foundation Honors Seven Women, Raises $475,000
Texas Women’s Foundation honored five Maura Women Helping Women recipients and two Young Leader Award recipients who have made positive impacts in the lives of women and girls.
Dallas Architecture Forum to Feature Michelle Delk
The Dallas Architecture Forum will present landscape architect Michelle Delk on Wednesday, May 19, in a virtual lecture.