Comerica Bank is hosting its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive, benefitting Dallas CASA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, during the month of February. Six Dallas-area Comerica banking centers will serve as drop-off locations for new or gently used, cleaned formal dresses and accessories. Donations benefit local teens, who otherwise may not […]
“Real food, served by real people, in a real environment.” That is Flatbread Company’s goal. The Massachusetts-based restaurant just opened its sixteenth location, in Dallas. Hundreds of neighbors and community members gathered for the grand opening this past week. Located at the end of Lowest Greenville Ave., Flatbread’s mission is to become an integral part […]
By Haley Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) has named Jane Schoen as its chair of the board of directors, the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s nearly 80-year history. Schoen has served on the DSM board since 2012 and has held chair positions on DSM’s development and governance committees. Schoen spent 32 […]
With one month left for K-12 students to submit entries for DART’s 2020 Student Art Contest, don’t delay or you might miss your chance to “paint the town.” Contestants can compete to earn a spot for their design on DART buses and trains, plus cash and other prizes. The contest is open to public school, […]
By Brittani Hite Fair Park First is offering local organizations and institutions the opportunity to occupy the historic Women’s Building at Fair Park. With approximately 70,000 square-feet of space this is an exciting opportunity to become a long-term resident of the campus. Consideration requires the completion of a Request for Information (RFI) where respondents will […]
The members of East Dallas Networking donated $7,500 to various East Dallas charities on January 2, helping friends and neighbors in need. Throughout the past years, EDN has donated almost $46,000 to local organizations, making East Dallas a better place to live, work and play. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dr. Chuck Kobdish (President, […]
By Juliette Coulter In the spirit of giving, Texas Women’s Foundation (formerly Dallas Women’s Foundation) announced its community grants totaling $635,500 to 24 organizations that work to improve the lives of women and girls in North Texas. North Texas community grants represent about 10 percent of the foundation’s overall $6.3 million investment in 2019 in […]
To kick off the new year and encourage people to enjoy the gardens and the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum offers $5 general admission for the entire month of January. Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, said: “After the holidays, we all need some motivation to get moving, and there is not a more […]
By Kendal Ecker Gheen City Hospital at White Rock now offers Genius 3D Mammography exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women who are asked to return […]
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s horticultural staff, with the help of up to 30 additional seasonal gardeners, are laying out and planting more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs throughout the 66-acre garden. As one of the city’s dirtiest jobs, these gardeners know that their hard work will result in the most spectacular […]