By Christine Rogers North Texans outraised last year’s North Texas Giving Day total at a time when philanthropic giving is down nationally for the first time in years (Source: Giving USA.) More than 97,000 donors turned up for causes they care about by donating $63.9 million to 3,249 nonprofits during the 15th annual North Texas […]
CC Young Senior Living, a leading nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community, is hosting a resident and adult child panel discussion to address common misconceptions and provide valuable insights into selecting the right assisted living community. This public, free event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5:30–7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 30, from […]
The African American Museum, Dallas’ Disco Gala and Auction is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. In its 35th year, the event serves as a fundraiser to maintain and expand the Museum and its offerings through programs, workshops, summer camps, lectures and other educational services that will facilitate […]
By Natalie Merrill The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) consistently supports teachers and students in local education, including its annual Teacher of the Year event that honors awarded Dallas educators. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the GEDCC will host a luncheon with a panel discussion regarding how Dallas ISD and Dallas College are preparing […]
By Kinsey Clemmer and Margot Habiby Imagine calling 911 with a real emergency and being told no one was available to help. Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Steve Lopez knows personally how important emergency response times can be. His mother “was being beaten by a lot of boyfriends” when he was young. He recalls being “Eight years […]
Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has announced its keynote speaker for the 38th Annual Luncheon — Storm Reid (pictured), EMMY-nominated actress, producer and University of Southern California student. With numerous credits to her name, Reid has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young actors. This year’s event will take place on September 26, from 11:30 […]
SOUTH SIDE STUDIOS By Nancy Black Lots of showbiz wannabes say they have the entertainment industry in their blood. Steven Demmler has actual proof of it. His mother was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette for decades, and his father was one of the longest working crew members of “Saturday Night Live!” Demmler is now […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) will host its 19th Annual Economic Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams Rd. in Dallas. This year’s Keynote Speaker is sports stadium architect and Oak Cliff native Bryan Trubey (pictured), of Overland Partners. Trubey is known for designing […]
By David Mullen For 10 seasons from 1960 to 1969, renegade football was played in the American Football League (AFL). The AFL had personality, and the fun guys played quarterback. Joe Namath, Len Dawson, John Hadl, Daryle Lamonica and others would be a welcome jolt to the new NFL, joining the old guard of Johnny […]
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Alice Nalepka September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those in recovery and the organizations making a difference in the recovery community. In D/FW, The Magdalen House services stand out for alcoholics in every stage of recovery and for their dedication to shattering the stigmas associated with alcohol […]