By Juliana Mitchell The Woodies is a well-known group on the CC Young campus that has significantly contributed to the organization and the community through their carved creations. Most recently, they hand carved a beautiful wooden sculpture to commemorate the special centennial anniversary of CC Young. This commemorative project serves as a representation of the […]
By Terry Lendecker The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month in the garden. Guests are invited on Saturday, June 11 to savor items in the curated local Pride Pop-up Market in the Main Garden entry plaza. They may also visit the new mural installation featuring artists MOM and Will Heron, who are […]
By Teri Dres A special Mass and program were held at the Over 55 Club’s regular monthly meeting on May 17 to honor six couples that are celebrating their 50 plus wedding anniversaries during the past two years. Because of the COVID-19 closures, the Over 55 Club did not meet for two years, so this […]
By Nancy George SMU presented the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to longtime Dallas leader Anita N. Martinez at SMU’s May 14 commencement ceremonies, honoring her dedication to enriching the civic and cultural life of the city. “Receiving this honor was a crowning achievement for her and our family,” said Martinez’ son, Al Martinez. […]
Dallas Pride is out and proud with a return to Fair Park June 4-5 to celebrate love and inclusion. Pride weekend kicks off with the Dallas Pride Music Festival on Saturday, followed by Dallas Pride’s Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Sunday. The festivities begin on Saturday in Fair Park with the Dallas Pride Music […]
By Trista Moxley CC Young and The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Texas (OLLI at UNT) signed a three-year Partnership Agreement with CC Young Senior Living in Dallas. As part of this agreement, OLLI at UNT’s Dallas-based courses will be held exclusively at The Point, CC Young’s 20,000 square foot multipurpose […]
By Heather Tomlin The White Rock Lake Foundation (WRLF) plans to raise upwards of $400,000 to restore, repair and refresh the historic event venue Winfrey Point. Making aesthetic improvements to the 2,500 square-foot facility overlooking the lake has been on WRLF’s radar for years. After receiving approval from the Dallas Parks and Recreation and The […]
THE DREYFUSS CLUB By Jennifer Hoesterey The Dreyfuss Club, on the east side of White Rock Lake, burned down in 2006 and left a hole in the City of Dallas Park reservations system and the hearts of neighbors. The AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and White Rock Lake […]
By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) added seven regional titles, including those of Rowing’s fastest events — the Girls and Boys Eights — to its legacy. Held May 7 and 8, the Central Youth Championship is one of seven regional qualifiers for USRowing’s National Youth Championship to be held in Sarasota, Fla. June 11-14. […]
By Melissa Grych When a stroke strikes, the amount of time from the onset of symptoms to medical care is a critical window. The faster medical attention is received, the more treatment options are available and the less chance of disability. Yet, people often delay going to the hospital. “In stroke care, every minute counts. […]