MySweetCharity* With a bit of a chill in the area this weekend, why not use the time to clean out your closet… or, rather your medicine cabinet? Take a deep breath and admit that there are pills and medicines that you didn’t use or just put aside for a later need. Not good. Either the use-date is way gone or the need is no longer there. The Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership (DADPP for short) is holding Take Back Day for area folks to “dispose of unwanted and expired medications.” It’s taking place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at select area drop-off sites. On the other h ..read more

The Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has appointed non-profit veteran Karen Hughes White as its new president and chief executive officer. The Dallas-based foundation, which advances economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls, said White has a 20-year record focusing on the needs of women, girls and children. Hattie Hill, Karen Hughes White and Carrie Freeman Parsons* “After an extensive search, Texas is excited to appoint Karen president and CEO,” TXWF Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons said in a statement. “As we approach our 40th anniversary, she is the perfect combination o ..read more

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates (File photo)Ranger (File photo) With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in mini-ambassador Ranger’s bucket. If you haven’t partnered up for the night of dining and partying on Saturday, April 27, you don’t want to “stall” any long ..read more

With the azaleas on the grounds of Kathy and Harlan Crow‘s estate in perfect harmony with the Turtle Creek Association’s “Azalea Luncheon,” guests were welcomed from the doorstep to what many claim was the first fashion show at the Crow Library on Tuesday, March 26. As colorful as the buds were outside, the fashions presented by North Dallas’ Betty Reiter also displayed a brilliant array of spring colors for a sold-out crowd including Honorary Chair Ann Stuart, Honorary Guest Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum CEO/President Sabina Carr, Association Board Chair Deborah Stanford, Ralph Randall, Ji ..read more

Over the past decade, Dallas CASA “has experienced tremendous growth.” Why, in 2023 alone, “1,088 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to serve 2,151 children in protective care” in Dallas County. As a result, the group “has been able to serve every Dallas child in need with an advocate for five years.” According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle said, “Our board dreamed an audacious dream: to serve every Dallas County victim of child abuse or neglect who needs us. Now that we’re doing that, their tremendous support has only increased. Our board provides the vision and resources s ..read more

Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas‘ 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was all decked out for the occasion in a denim pantsuit festooned with sparkly hearts. Lisa Ogle, Joanna Clarke, Rita Wilson, Laura Harris and Cathy JamesRyan Ross and Robbie KruithoffJimmy Heinpel and Mary Bowman CampbellPai ..read more

ReuNight* The Family Place‘s annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at Hôtel Swexan, Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller have opted to hold a silent auction in place of the live one. Still, paddles will be raised when the call for cash is made to help “empower survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling and skills that create independence.” Harold and Bunny Ginsburg* Joining the co-chairs will be two longtime Family Place ..read more

After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School, Kathy and Larry Helm, Junior League of Dallas, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dr. Joyce Pickering, ORIX Foundation, Kaden Newton, Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, The Real Estate Council, Regina Montoya, North Texas Food Bank, Carlin Morris, Communities Foundation of Texas, Anne and Terry Conner, The Women of Saint Michael, John and Ellen McStay and Highland Park ..read more

MySweetCharity* On the heels of North Texas’ own Scottie Scheffler bringing home another green jacket from the Masters and the promise of warmer temperatures possibly challenging the Texas grid plus the usual “severe weather” possibilities this week, it’s a must to keep priorities in order. So, what’s higher up on the priority list than Scheffler and sweating without power? Monday is the infamous last day for filing your 2023 income taxes, with CPAs pounding calculators and keyboards to meet the midnight deadline. Unlike years past, the wave of filings has shifted to electronic from paper, red ..read more

Community Partners of Dallas‘ 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from “Sleepless in Seattle” thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Cathy James, Rita Wilson and Lisa OgleTricia George and Cindy TurnerKristen Gibbins and Andrea NayfaSloane Ogle, Margot McKenny and Izzy Ogle Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole’s Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy Turner, Kristen Gibbins, Andrea Nayfa, Paige McDaniel, Holly Huffines, Sloane Ogle, Margot McKenny ..read more