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Twelfth Step Ministry Breaks Ground on New Home
The new building, known at The Phillips Family Center for Spiritual Development, will replace the 89-year-old home that the substance and behavioral addiction nonprofit operated out of for more than 30 years.
Society
Out & About: Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates co-chaired the Texas-chic evening, and Kristy and Patrick Sands were the honorary chairs.
Dallas Lutheran School Names Betsy Graham New Head
Graham comes from Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, where she has worked for 22 years and most recently served as principal of the kindergarten through eighth-grade school.
Society
Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit to Feature Rhett Miller
Rhett Miller, frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s, will be the featured performer at the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit presented by Haynes Boone on Thursday, May 16, at The Kessler Theater.
Society
Out & About: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Spark of Hope Breakfast
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas broke fundraising and attendance records at its Spark of Hope Breakfast on April 19 at the Omni Las Colinas.
Society
DCAC Announces Art for Advocacy Theme
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center announced ‘Hope Blooms’ as the theme of its 2024 Art for Advocacy event during a kickoff party on April 18.
Society
Out & About: TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon
The Arts Community Alliance raised more than $650,000 at its 46th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon on April 25, the second-highest amount in event history.
Society
Out & About: Dallas 24 Hour Club Tea for Recovery
Dallas 24 Hour Club hosted its third-annual Tea for Recovery on April 12 at the Dallas Woman’s Forum.
Society
Out & About: VolunteerNow Hearts of Texas Luncheon
VolunteerNow honored Randy Bowman with its Lifetime Achievement Award during its 17th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon on April 18 at the Arts District Mansion.
Society
Out & About: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Savor the Symphony
The event combined wine, music, and friends as guests were serenaded by performers from beneficiary Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Young Strings.
Christy Rost: Travels Lead To Inspired Gatherings
In the early spring, I attended The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, where houseware brands from across the world assembled to introduce their newest products to media and retail buyers.
Society
Out & About: AWARE Affair
Angie Carpenter, Kamilia Smith, and Lacey Young chaired the night of fighting Alzheimer's on April 12 at Gilley's Dallas.
Hillcrest Responds to Antisemitic Bullying Allegations
Hillcrest High School is partnering with the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum following allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Events
JSB Raises $497,000 for Music Outreach, Education
The Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) “Purpose with a Party” fundraiser raised a record-breaking $497,000 for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's community outreach and education programs at its largest event to-date.
Dallas Animal Services Aims to ‘Empty the Shelters’
The BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption this spring to help shelter pets find homes. More than 410 shelters in 43 states are participating in the initiative.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports April 29-May 4
A Corvette crook, unwelcome guests, and open buildings appear in this week's Preston Hollow crime reports.
Lance Currie Elected New Dallas ISD Trustee
He was elected to represent District 1, which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow, on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees with 3,128 votes.
Society
Out & About: 36th-Annual Mad Hatters Luncheon
Fresh botanicals, Greek goddesses, sororities, and pong-inspired solo cups were reflected among the sea of hats as attendees showed off their interpretations of the "Gardens of Greece" theme.
The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years
The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer afford to stay open, chairman of the board Jeffrey S. Hillier said.
Society
Out & About: Rainbow Days Pot of Gold Luncheon
Five hundred supporters attended the 27th-annual luncheon April 19 at the Westin Dallas Galleria Hotel and raised $274,500.