Mamma Mia Sing Along

Now is your chance to sing along to some great songs on the big screen...

Join The Womens Chorus of Dallas for a sing-along to ABBA's greatest hits along with an all-star cast of Mamma Mia at Studio Movie Grill.

Once in the theatre, singing and dancing are not accepted, they are absolutely expected! Join all your friends, family and kids for a fun afternoon in a cool, indoor theater. Enjoy singing your heart out!

What: The Women's Chorus of Dallas presents: Mamma Mia! Sing-Along

Tickets are $15 each, with refreshments included!

When: Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00)

Where: Studio Movie Grill

11170 N. Central Expressway

Dallas, Texas 75243

Contact Information: Visit their website to order tickets online or contact, twcdoffice@twcd.org or 214.520.7827

Also, if you do like to sing, The Women's Chorus of Dallas is looking for you!

Open Rehearsals are held each January and August.

Contact: TWCDoffice@twcd.org or 214.520.7827, you may also fill out the contract on their website.

Communities in Schools - Home Tour & Italian Fair

Come tour a magnificent 11,814 sq ft Tuscan-style home by Gatto Homes. All proceeds from the tour benefit Communities In Schools Dallas Region. The Home Tour will feature an Italian Fair with wine tastings, live music, an art show and Italian food.

When: August 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Stonebriar Creek Estates, 6 Stonebriar Way, Frisco

Tickets: $20 each or $30 per couple

http://www.cisdallas.org/Events/Home_Tour

Contact: Vicki LaRoe at 214-827-0955 x 235 or vickil@cisdallas.org

Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit

Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals

70th Anniversary Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit

Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit spotlighting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals

When: Friday, July 30 3:30 –5:00 PM Press Conference and reception - Invite only

Open to the Public: Saturday, July 31 through Tuesday, August 31

Where: Ross Akard Gallery

1717 N. Akard Street

Dallas, TX 75201

Inside The Fairmont Dallas at Ross and Akard Streets

For appointments call: 214.720.5394

http://www.rossakard.com/

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11a–2p & 4p–7p

Admission is free.

It’s is all about the Broadway shows and the history of DSM. Included exhibits are:

* DSM’s Tony Awards® on display

* FLOWER DRUM SONG – 2003: Colorful and bigger-than-life costumes, including the dress kimonos (very fashionable this fall) and dragon heads.

* Photographs and memorabilia from major productions that played at DSM. The performers create a keepsake for DSM, including autographs, items from the shows. Featured shows include RENT, MAMMA MIA, DAVID COPPERFIELD, JUDY GARLAND, CABARET, BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’, JULIETTE PROUSE and more.

* Costume and pop art selections from BROOKLYN, MAME.

* Eye-candy: Giant PLAYBILL displays recreate the excitement of the shows.

* VIP Tour of DSM’s Broadway Suite in The Fairmont Dallas: Filled with memorabilia in conjunction with the Ross Akard Gallery exhibit.

Dallas Uncorked for The June Jones Foundation

Have you heard of Dallas Uncorked? Dallas Uncorked is "dedicated to providing an outlet for both wine aficionados" and those that hope to educate their taste buds furthering their knowledge and appreciation of fine wine, in a fun environment of course!

The group is hosting a wine dinner with Macallan Scotch and Oak Cliff Cellars on August 5th at Bob's Steak and Chop House that will benefit the June Jones Foundation a non-profit working to improve the quality of life for needy families with children experiencing life-threatening illnesses as well as other charitable endeavors.

What: Dallas Uncorked Fundraiser for the June Jones Foundation
When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bob's Steak and Chop House, 4300 Lemmon Avenue at Wycliff
Tickets: purchase online here

The Limelight: Slant 45

What is SLANT 45?
Service Learning Adventures in North Texas

The organization was formed by The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee and Big Thought. It is a youth education program that works with school districts throughout the region to reward its young participants. SLANT 45 was named after an actual football play used by Daryl Johnston and Emmitt Smith for the Dallas Cowboys.

Dedicated to making imagination a part of everyday learning, Big Thought is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations focused on improving public education through creative learning. The combination of Big Thought’s credibility and the Super Bowl’s appeal create a winning team.
From now through December 2010, in one of the largest communitywide service-learning projects in U.S. history, an estimated 20,000 elementary-age students will log a combined 45,000 hours of service across North Texas. These youngsters, representing all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and every corner of North Texas, will undertake projects large and small. Some will assist those in need or beautify neighborhoods. Others might stage a play for fundraising purposes. A few may even undertake the development of a mural project simply because it lifts the spirit.

Area school districts and private school systems are being enlisted to recruit groups of students and volunteers in communities across North Texas to participate in SLANT 45. Examples of these groups include neighborhood associations, church groups, classrooms and school clubs, PTAs, community-based organizations, scout troops, youth athletic teams and corporate groups.

Big Thought supports the program with materials to ensure that life skills are realized as learning outcomes within individual service-learning projects. Tools include workbooks, thought-starters for idea generation, key questionnaires, etc., for the children and adult project leaders of individual service projects.

After the hard work has been completed, it will be time to celebrate! The children who brought these unique projects to life will be invited to a special event in January 2011. More than 20,000 children and their adult leaders will join Big Thought and the Host Committee at a private event where they will be congratulated for their accomplishments and celebrated for their commitment to their community.

To learn more about the concept of service learning and how you can get involved with SLANT, visit http://www.slant45.org/

Fashion for a Cause: Bikins, Bellinis & Brunch

What could be better than an afternoon of fabulous fashion and bottomless bellinis? That's exactly what you'll get at when you join designer Abi Ferrin for Bikinis, Bellinis & Brunch at the W Hotel. You'll enjoy a delicious 3-course meal catered by Craft while viewing Ferrin's Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Even better: you can feel good about your fun in the sun because a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Freedom Project, which aids in the rescue of women from impoverished environments in Nepal, Cambodia, and Costa Rica. Grab your summer shades and plan to spend your afternoon poolside on August 19!

$45/person. Reservations are required. For more information please call 214-397-4106 or e-mail rsvp.01521@whotels.com

The Limelight: AIDS Interfaith Network

AIDS Interfaith Network was created in 1986 by a group of religious leaders to provide spiritual and emotional support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS. These individuals worked to educate clergy, churches, and their congregations about HIV/AIDS as a means to further outreach to those struggling with the disease. After recognizing the growing need for practical support in addition to spiritual nourishment, AIN has recruited and trained volunteers from local churches, synagogues, and other faith organizations to provide in-home, non-nursing support as well.

AIN has become one of the largest HIV/AIDS service providers in Dallas. Continuing in its mission to provide practical, emotional, and spiritual client support demands a great financial responsibility. AIN has grown to sustain various client service programs, additional staff members and additional volunteers.

If you’d like to donate your time as a volunteer or to make a financial contribution, email Blake Peery at bpeery@aidsinterfaithnetwork.org. AINS and its client service programs are in need of volunteers in any of the following areas:
- Care Team Volunteers offer practical home chore assistance, and/or emotional, and spiritual support through hours of in-home contact and care.
- The Buddy Project focuses on longer-term companion contact and interaction that emphasizes psychosocial support but may also include practical support.
- The Pastoral Network of pastors, ministers and lay ministers offering pastoral contact.

You can also SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend a unique fundraising event for the benefit of AIN and its support services. Imagine an afternoon transported away from the economic stresses of today to an era of bursting affluence, decadence, prosperity and Red Hot Jazz – The Roaring Twenties. That’s what guests of “The Great Gatsby…Get Your Flap On” will experience.

SAVE THE DATE: The Great Gatsby…Get Your Flap On
Sunday, September 26th
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Union Station
Visit http://www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org/aids-fundraising.htm to purchase tickets and/or to become a sponsor.

McKinney Historical Run

Come join the fun in historic downtown McKinney and support The North Texas Cat Rescue!

Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010

Location: 101 E. Hunt Street - Downtown McKinney

Race Day Schedule
7:00 AM - Packet & Chip Pickup
7:45 AM - Start 1M
8:15 AM - Start 5K
9:15 AM - 5K Awards

Entry fees: $25 pre-registration / $30 on Race Day

For more information and registration: http://runontexas.com/TempPages/Events/McKinneyHistorical2010/McKinneyHistorical2010.htm

All registered runners will receive a race t-shirt. A number of randomly selected runners will also win various raffle prizes from Aruba Sport Sunglasses, New Balance, Cooper Institute and others.




Your entry fee benefits the North Texas Cat Rescue, who are committed to the humane and compassionate treatment of cats. To learn more about NTCR, visit http://www.northtexascatrescue.org/

Internship: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, RSVP Social Calendar, and Whitman Media.

Kimberly and Lola

Are you an aspiring event planner, tastemaker, or lifestyle expert? Are you entranced by the social scene or spend hours daydreaming about the perfect wedding or soiree: gowns, table settings, floral arrangements, and all? We have the perfect opportunity for you! A fall internship is available assisting Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, the RSVP Social Calendar, and Whitman Media, LLC.

An accomplished author and lifestyle expert, Kimberly is the go-to hostess for the Dallas and Collin County social scene. Hours are flexible- we just require a smile, positivity, enthusiasm, and a penchant for all things gracious.

Requirements:
- Interns Must Be Students
- Interns Must Commit to the Fall Semester: August/September-December 2010
- There is a minimum requirement of 6 hours per week

Internship Duties:
- Managing and creating social invitations
- Planning fall events and parties- working with caterers, florists, and more
- Assisting with management and updating the RSVP Social Calendar
- Correspondence with local charities, non-profits, clients, the arts, and affiliates
- Assisting with Whitman Media books and planning
- Helping with the RSVP Social Calendar blog and the Kimberly Schlegel Whitman blog.
- Managing guests lists, responses, and databases
- Daily organizational duties

Think you just may be the hostess with the mostess?

Email your resume and cover letter to Haley at: Haley@rsvpcalendar.com

2010 Run, Walk, Roll

The 2010 Run, Walk, Roll benefitting United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas is a community event featuring a 5K Run on a certified race course, and a 1K Family Fun Walk & Roll through picturesque Reverchon Park in Dallas. This year we are adding a family-friendly Post Walk Party with face painting, balloon artists, photo buttons, music and more! This year marks the 15th Anniversary of this exciting, family-friendly event!

Grab your family, friends, and co-workers, form a team, create a fundraising site and join us for a fun event benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas.

Date: August 14, 2010

Location: Reverchon Park
3505 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219

Race Day Schedule
7:00 am - Race Day Registration Opens
8:00 am - 5K Run Begins
8:15am – 1K Walk & Roll Begins
10:00 am - Life Without Limits Awards Ceremony and Post Walk Party

Public Parking will be available in parking garages adjacent to Reverchon Park.

To register: http://www.ucprunwalkroll.org/register.htm
$20 for 5k before Aug 8 ($25 on Race Day)
$15 for 1K before Aug 8 ($20 on Race Day)

Questions? Contact UCP at 214-247-4569

The Limelight: Children's Medical Center Plano - Women's Auxiliary, Legacy Chapter

Children’s Medical Center is pleased to introduce the Legacy Chapter of the Women’s Auxiliary. The Dallas Chapter is a well-established organization making a difference for nearly 50 years and raising approx $15 million for Children’s Medical Center. The new Plano-based Chapter of the Auxiliary will begin making an impact on the Children’s Legacy Campus (located on Preston Rd in Plano) with the help of dedicated volunteers.

I encourage you to learn more about the Women's Auxiliary and consider joining us to support this amazing hospital! http://www.childrens.com/Giving/WomensAuxiliary/

Membership
Membership is open to all women interested in supporting the Auxiliary’s mission of helping Children’s Medical Center at Legacy make life better for children. Annual dues are only $50 for the Friend level and $100 for the Patron level with the fiscal year beginning July 1. Lifetime memberships are offered for a one-time only payment of $500. Membership forms and payment are available online on the Auxiliary web site at https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1002520

Upcoming Events
Red Balloon Race & Relay – 1st Annual 5K run, 1K Family Fun Run, 20K Relay to be held at the Children’s Medical Center at Legacy campus on Saturday, October 9th
Lights at Legacy Tree Lighting – November 2010

Change for Children’s
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach your children about fund raising? Change for Children’s is a simple way to get them involved by collecting spare change. You simply need to talk with your child’s school, team or club about hosting a “Change for Children’s” drive. For more information about the Change for Children’s Program, please contact Rebecca Egelston-Caso at rebeccacaso@aol.com . Your change will make a difference!

Women in Architecture: "Developing Leaders" Lecture Series

Women in Architecture Presents
Part 1 of the "Developing Leaders" Lecture Series

Rewriting History: Wright Did It Right

Date: July 29, 2010

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Dallas Center for Architecture
1909 Woodall Rodgers Frwy. Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75201

Cost: $10 per person. Revenues collected will help fund a scholarship for a female architecture student.

Angela M. Lee, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal at HKS, Inc., will present facts about the history of women in the architecture profession, and discuss current statistics of women in leadership roles. She will also include a 15-minute video called "A Girl is a Fellow Here: 100 Women Architects in the Studio of Frank Lloyd Wright." Wine and cheese will be served.

To register: http://www.aiadallas.org/cde.cfm?event=317315

For More Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture
info@dallascfa.com
214.742.3242
http://www.wiadallas.org/

Hope's Door - Cocktail Party, Aug 7th

Hope's Door benefit:

Restore the Roots of Hope

Saturday August 7, 2010
7pm - 12am
Sweet 200 - 738 Davis Street, Dallas, 75208

~silent auction, raffle, cocktails~

To contribute items for the auction or to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Annette at the salon: 214-941-3300 or info@sweet200.com

The Feast of Saint Martha

Join The Grape Restaurant for the 1st Annual Feast of Saint Martha. The chef will be offering a special 3-course tasting menu during the event, yet not to worry for all of The Grape fans, they will still have their full menu available.

Five dollars of every meal purchased will benefit The Stewpot, who serve over 700 meals each day, everyday of the year. They aim to give second chances to those in need through casework services, job readiness and creative outlets.

You can have a wonderful evening while benefiting a terrific cause. Lastly, for those who do not know, Saint Martha is the patron saint of cooks and servers.


What: The Feast of Saint Martha The 3-course menu will cost $36 per person of which $5 will benefit The Stewpot
Where: The Grape Restaurant 2808 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206 or 214.828.1981
When: Thursday, July 29th through Saturday, July 31st, 2010, click here for reservations.

Volunteer at Brad Paisley Concert (Aug. 7th) for Water = Hope in Dallas

Hope Through Healing Hands is launching a nationwide effort around their Water = Hope campaign this spring and summer.

Building on the idea that one individual can create a ripple, they are creating and supporting opportunities for volunteers to mobilize across the country to engage others in the clean water movement, advocate for smart clean water legislation, and promote investment in clean water projects globally.

Volunteers are needed to help on the Brad Paisley tour! They'll be at all 34 tour dates this spring and summer and need a big crew of passionate clean water campaigners to help them out! Great volunteer opportunity for teens, groups (up to 10)

Brad Paisley Dallas concert details:
Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SuperPages.com Center
1818 First Ave
Dallas, TX 75210

Volunteers typically arrive at about 3pm, get a hands on training and a Water = Hope tee-shirt, then spend the time before the concert starts walking about and talking to fans about the importance of clean water, handing out info, and inspiring them to get involved. Once the band hits the stage, volunteers get to take a break and typically check out the show from the lawn, and then lend us a hand again at the end of the evening. It's a perfect summer volunteer opportunity: talk to people in your community about clean water, check out a great show, and help spread the word about the Water = Hope campaign! It's a great volunteer opportunity for groups of people as well - ask your friends to sign up!

Learn more at: http://waterequalshope.com/volunteer/

Taste of West Village

Looking for something to do this evening? This event serves as a fun family outing, Date Night, or Girls Night Out!

West Village invites you to the 2nd annual Taste of West Village TONIGHT benefiting The North Texas Food Bank - a Tuesday evening filled with savory samples and summer sounds!

Participating restaurants will offer delicious tastings right outside their doors for a $1 donation to the North Texas Food Bank!

Make a $5 donation at the NTFB table and you will be entered into a drawing to win Dinner for Four at one of several West Village restaurants. This year we will also be providing farm fresh produce and artisan treats from our West Village Farm-to-Market (FM3699).

Every dollar collected will provide 4 meals for North Texans in need!

When: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 6-10pm

Where: West Village – Lemmon and McKinney Avenues

http://www.westvil.com/

Dallas Heart Ball Happy Hour

Dallas Heart Ball is a non-profit organization whose goal is to raise money to fund awareness of and research for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric heart problems through Children's Medical Center Dallas.

The 2010 Dallas Heart Ball “Night at the Palms – South Beach” will be held on Saturday, August 21st at Dallas Performing Arts Center.

Come out and support the Heart Ball tomorrow for Happy Hour.

Enjoy light bites, and the 1st 50 people get a complimentary drink!

Want to get involved? We are looking for volunteers to join one of our Ball committees. Help make our 2010 Ball one to remember! Please email chairman@dallasheartball.com for more information. Learn more about Dallas Heart Ball here: http://www.dallasheartball.com/index.html.

When: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

6:30 - 8:30pm

Where: J Black's

2409 North Henderson Avenue

Dallas, TX 75206

$10 Suggested Donation at door

East Dallas Boys and Girls Club 3rd Annual Wine and Dine

Come enjoy a fun evening benefiting the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club, hosted by their Advisory Board, for the 3rd Annual Wine and Dine!

Live Music, a silent and live auction, along with wonderful wines provided by Times Ten Cellars and heavy hors d'oeuvres from La Popular Tamale House will make for a lot of fun while raising money for East Dallas Boys & Girls Club. A presentation by special guest Alex Jackson, East Dallas Boys & Girls Club Senior, will further show how important their organization is to our community.

The year's theme is Western Wrangler, so get out your fabulous denim and diamonds while raising your glass for a great cause!

Space is limited.

When: Thursday, July 29th, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Times Ten Cellars 6324 Prospect Avenue Dallas, TX 75214

Individual Ticket Price: $40

Couples Ticket Price: $75

Contact: Kari Riley at kriley@bgcdallas.org or visit their website.

2nd Annual School Supply Giveaway - Frisco

The 2nd annual community-wide event is hosted by Frisco Reach Out, a cooperative effort of three local non-profit organizations—KingdomLife International, The Word Center, and Frisco Cares. The school supply giveaway helps underprivileged families in Frisco send their children back-to-school in style.

When: Saturday, August 14th from 8-10am (Doors open for registration at 7:30am.)

Where: The Word Center – 6th and Oak Streets – Frisco

The event will feature free school supplies, gently-used clothing for children in need, and affordable medical care.

Fees for medical services are:
· Physical $20
· Acute Illness Visit $10
· Immunizations (per injection) $10

Volunteers are also needed to assist on the day of the event. Cash, school supplies and gently-used, school-age clothing are needed. A complete list of suggested items is available here: http://friscoreachout.com/pdf/school2010-list.pdf

Businesses may contribute in-kind or financial donations. Donations can be made by calling 972-712-5574. All donations are tax deductible.

2010 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala

Celebrate the opening weekend of the Texas Instruments Classical Season at the 2010 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala. Listen to world-renowned pianist Jeffrey Kahane perform alongside the Dallas Symphony under the leadership of Maestro Jaap Van Zweden in Beethoven’s lyrical Piano Concerto. We honor Lenise and Randall Stephenson as the Gala Chairs and the lovely Anna-Sophia Van Zweden, the After-Party Chair. The Gala’s success contributes to the annual concert series as well as innumerable community and educational outreach initiatives.

What: 2010 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010

Where: The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Contact: Emily Jackson 214.871.4077 or email dso-gala@dalsym.com

The Top Ten Women of Collin County

On September 10th we will be saluting ten outstanding women who have made a significant difference in the Collin County Community. Each woman is nominated by a different non-profit organization based on their commitment to the charity.

This year's Top Ten Women are:
Arts of Collin County - Linda Pardue
The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County - Joy Darling
CASA of Collin County - Danya Anderson
Chamberlain Performing Arts - Trudy Hale
Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County - Diane Estell
Children's Medical Center at Legacy - Joyce Houlihan
City House - Candice Ort
Cystic Fibrosis - Jacqueline Bowman
Junior League of Plano - Sheri Steele
Plano Symphony - Sharon Defalco

Congratulations and thank you to these outstanding ladies!!!

The Luncheon and Top Ten Trends Fashion Presentation will be held at Neiman Marcus, Willow Bend on September 10th at 11:30 am. Limited tickets are $150 each and can be purchased by contacting one of the ten charities listed and the proceeds benefit the charity in which the tickets are purchased. It's a wonderful celebration so get your tickets today. For more information please call 972-244-2804.

Share our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit

Join Chef Stephan Pyles and other special guest chefs, including Teiichi Sakurai of Tei-An and Randall Copeland & Nathan Tate of Restaurant Ava, at his namesake restaurant for a multi-course benefit dinner to help end childhood hunger in America.

Share our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit is a national touring dinner series featuring some of the most renowned chefs to rid our country of children going hungry. Not only will you be eating amazing food, guests can also participate in live and silent auctions which include one-of-a-kind culinary, travel and lifestyle items.

Certainly sounds like a very fun evening out on the town and for a wonderful cause.

Where: Stephan Pyles

1807 Ross Avenue, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas

When:
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
6 PM Reception
7 PM Multi-Course Dinner

For more information: Visit their official website or make your reservations online or call 888.273.6141

Switch Concert Series

An evening of fun awaits you August 5th, from 7:00- 10:00 pm at the Uptown offices of Switch Creative Group, not to mention, it is a free event! Switch Concert Series is an effort to raise awareness and money for local charities and organizations. Each concert features a new band and a different charity to focus on. For each concert one of the designers from Switch Creative Group creates custom artwork - prints of which are available with all proceeds going to the charity for that particular event. This Switch Concert Series will support Rise School of Dallas, a nonprofit organization providing the highest quality of early childhood educational services to children with Down Syndrome or other developmental disabilities.

All of the food will be provided by 18th & Vine, which is amazing barbecue. Ben E. Keith is another co-sponsor for this concert, so no one will be left thirsty!!

You can listen to music by Spooky Folk, a relatively young Denton-based band who are receiving glowing reviews from several publications.

For more information contact: Matt Fry at fry@groupswitch.com or 214.999.9330

or visit their website.

The Limelight: In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center

Believing that one person on a mission can make a difference and help better our world, Vicky Keahey, a veterinary technician established a non-profit organization that rescues and protects stray and unwanted exotic felines. In response to this past week’s news coverage on bobcat sightings in downtown Dallas and residential areas near the Addison Airport, I thought it be it would rather timely to feature today’s limelight on In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for rescued exotic felines and sharing Vicky’s rescue experiences with others.



With new housing developments and new commercial centers sprouting every which way, many bobcats are being displaced from their homes and are wandering into residential neighborhoods. Since bobcats don’t prefer to interact with humans, it’s more unnerving than hazardous…as long as you keep your distance from these stray cats.

Because exotic cats are not your average house cat, Vicky did her homework by working closely with the Texas Parks and Wildlife department to learn the proper care, maintenance and embraced the need to form mutual love and respect between her and her rescued felines. The organization proudly stands behind its mission to rescue mistreated exotic cats and provide them with a lifetime of excellent care while also providing education to the public and its residential communities about their much needed maintenance and protection. In-Sync Exotics continues fundraising efforts to support the rescued felines and to further education through its community outreach.

In-Sync Exotics is run almost entirely on volunteer labor and assistance is always welcome. If you would like to volunteer your time to help these magnificent animals, please contact volunteer coordinator, Chemyn Reaney at creaney@insyncexotics.com. You must be at 13 years of age with parental consent and adult supervision to volunteer.

Fulfilling their mission and goals to rescue mistreated and/or displaced cats and provide them with a lifetime of excellent care is an expensive labor of love. It costs $91,000 a year to feed the animals and another $15,000 for veterinarian care in addition to the expenses for utilities, enrichment, equipment and supplies.
You can make a one-time donation by sending your tax-deductible contribution to:
In-Sync Exotics
PO Box 968 Wylie, TX 75098

Charity Champagne & Wine Party for Blondes vs. Brunettes Alzheimer's Event

Champagne Thursday? Tonight, help the 3rd Annual Blondes versus Brunettes powder puff team raise money for a great cause. Times Ten Cellars is hosting a wine and champagne party this evening that will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Just a $10 donation at the door, will assure you great music, bites from Bella restaurant and Whole Foods, and the chance to enter a raffle for some great prizes! All proceeds go to charity.

What: Blondes versus Brunettes Charity and Wine Party
When: Thursday, July 22nd 6:30p.m.-10p.m.
Where: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas, TX
Tickets: $10 (cash) at door, $25 at door provides entrance as well as a ticket to the powder puff football game in in August
Contact: Amanda at 214.770.9603

Find the event here on Facebook!

The Limelight: Museum of Nature and Science

The Museum of Nature and Science is a result of the merging of three different cultural institutions in 2006: The Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place, and the Dallas Children's Museum. The integration of all three museums has resulted in one invigorating entity that aspires to inspire minds in the realms of nature and science!


Currently located in Fair Park, the museum has exciting plans for expansion and a new state of the art facility is currently in the works in Victory Park. You can actually watch the progression of construction of the new building here.

The Museum of Nature and Science certainly offers something interesting for the entire family. The museum is currently hosting a Water exhibit through August 22nd which explores the dilemmas of water preservation and challenges around the globe.

Tour de Cure

Please join the American Diabetes Association on July 24th at the Texas Motor Speedway for the Tour de Cure. It will be a fun day full of laughs, friendship, fitness and most importantly, finding a cure for diabetes!


Get on your bikes and follow an official pace car for a lap around Texas Motor Speedway, then you will be off on your chosen course through scenic Texas roads. Courses range from 5, 15, 32, 62 or 100 miles!


Once you are finished back at Texas Motor Speedway, the fun will continue with:

• prizes and awards
• activities for the kids
• massages
• lunch and refreshments
• Live entertainment by Bender and so much more!

For more information, contact: Britt Wolf at bwolf@diabetes.org or 972.392.1181 x6102 or visit their website.

DIFFA - Cocktails and Shopping tonight!

Tonight, join Mockingbird Station for a summer celebration benefiting DIFFA Dallas! West Elm, Hudson Ferus Vodka, and Barefoot Wine invite you to join them in shopping for a cause. With complimentary valet parking, sip cocktails from Hudson Ferus and view the new custom upholstered furniture line and fall collection at West Elm.

A $20 donation provides a 10% discount at West Elm and 10% of total purchases made at the that evening will be donated to DIFFA.

What: Summer Shopping Event at Mockingbird Station for DIFFA
When: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Mockingbird Station, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane

Junior Players - Romeo and Juliet

Junior Players is the oldest children's theater in Dallas and has provided education in the arts to Dallas youth since 1955. The organization works to provide free theater projects for children by children and exists to create opportunities for low-income youth during non-school hours and free summer arts programs.

The Junior Players prepares for their upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet: A Roaring 20's Romance opening July 27th. For a full schedule of performances visit their event listings and for information on how you can assist the Junior Players visit the website.

What: Junior Players Romeo and Juliet: A Roaring 20's Romance
When: begins July 27th at 8:15pm
Where: Samuel Grand Park Amphitheatre
Contact: Kristen James at KBJames@juniorplayers.org

The Limelight: Turtle Creek Recovery Center

The Turtle Creek Recovery Center was founded in 1968. It is the only residential program in North Texas that is dedicated to serving both men and women who suffer from both alcohol or drug addiction and severe mental illness. This combination of illnesses is often life-threatening and traumatic. Most Turtle Creek Recovery Center clients are unemployed and 70% are homeless when admitted. The center stands to provide clients with care and a plan for long-term ability and stabilization so that they may secure employment, housing, psychiatric stability, and sobriety.


The Turtle Creek Recovery Center's stylish annual fundraising event nears. On August 28th, Simply Summer Simply Shoes will be held at 7 Senses with co-chairs Jennifer Lott Smit, Kim Lewis-Gleason, and Kristen Lippe.

For more information on the fundraiser, check out the Simply Summer Simply Shoes event page and to find out ways you can further help the Turtle Creek Recovery Center visit the website.

Helping Hands July Social & Happy Hour

Join Helping Hands at the July Social & Happy Hour benefiting The Family Place. Helping Hands is a social and fundraising auxiliary of The Family Place, Dallas' largest family violence service provider.


Helping Hands hosts social events, organizes donations, and supports fundraising events year round to help raise money for The Family Place's services and programming.

If you would like to join this lively group, email: helpinghands@familyplace.org or visit the membership page.

What: Helping Hands July Social & Happy Hour benefiting The Family Place
When: Wednesday, July 21st, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen
* $10 suggested donation at the door
Contact: Kelly Cruse at helpinghands@familyplace.org

Dallas' KRLD Restaurant Week

Dallas, get your appetites ready. It's almost that time of year for KRLD's Dallas Restaurant Week presented by Central Market! Restaurant week is set to launch August 16th-22nd with participating restaurants including: Abacus, Arcodoro & Pomodoro, Bella, Bolla, Charlie Palmer at The Joule, Dish, Fearing's, Wolfgang Puck's Five-Sixty, Nobu, Ocean Prime, Perry's, Samar, Shinsei, Stephan Pyles, The Oceanaire, and more.

During restaurant week, guests receive 3 fantastic courses for just $35, of which a $7 donation is made by each participating restaurant to the North Texas Food Bank or the Lena Pope Home in Ft. Worth. Last year alone, funds assisted in allowing the North Texas Food Bank to provide 1.5 million meals to those in need across Texas.

This year, a special preview weekend will be held August 13th-15th for $42. Don't forget to make those reservations, spots fill fast!

What: KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market
When: Preview weekend: 8/13-15 Restaurant Week: 8/16-22
Where: All participating restuarants
Visit/Reservations: the website
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dfwrestaurantwk/
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The Limelight: American Red Cross Dallas

Tracing its beginnings to 1905, the American Red Cross Dallas area chapter provides programs and services throughout twelve counties in the area. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that is carried on by volunteers to help provide relief and support to victims of disaster around the globe and to help individuals prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies.

The American Red Cross Dallas celebrates three fundraising events throughout the year: the Lucky Ducky Derby, the Mardi Gras Gala, and the upcoming Swing for Relief on September 27th. For more information, visit the Dallas chapter website.

“Superhero Fundraiser” for Heroes for Children

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) is hosting a Superhero Fundraiser this year to benefit Heroes for Children. The annual fundraiser is to be held during National Childhood Cancer Awareness month on September 1, 2010 at Union Station.

The RSVP Social Calendar's very own Kimberly Schlegel Whitman will be the guest emcee and judge for this year's fundraiser and tabletop competition. On top of the cook-off, there will be food, entertainment, and a silent auction for all!

What: Superhero Fundraiser benefiting Heroes for Children at Union Station
When: September 1st, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Contact: www.dfwnace.com

Superman - Dallas Theater Center

It's a bird... It's a plane... It's Superman! The musical!

Through the ingenious collaboration of young playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa with Charles Strouse (Annie) and Lee Adams (Bye Bye Birdie), Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and the iconic Superman are back and on stage at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater. This high-impact musical has it all: dancing, singing, costumes, and high-flying adventure that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Tickets start at $15 so grab the kids or a group of friends and head downtown this week, through July 25, and check out this amazing musical!

For performances and tickets click here.

The Limelight: Dwell With Dignity

Helping to make "home sweet home" a more prevalent truth for Dallas families in need, Dwell with Dignity is a local non-profit group of Interior Designers and volunteers "dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty. "




The inspiring organization helps to make the most difficult situations more comforting for parents and their children and brightens spirits. Thanks to the generosity of dedicated donors, a group of Interior Designers and volunteers furnish homes, decorate, and provide food and kitchen supplies for struggling families, infusing ease and solace into the often harsh reality of their surroundings.

If you would like to donate your time or home goods to this encouraging cause, please visit Dwell With Dignity.

Volunteers Needed CASA Parade of Playhouses!

Each year, Dallas CASA hosts an annual fundraiser, the Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center. The national sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, has been given Friday, August 13th to recruit volunteers to sell raffle tickets at tables throughout the shopping center. Twelve beautiful playhouses will be on display at NorthPark Center are the gems of the raffle, going home to lucky children and families.


If you are available for a shift that Friday, CASA is still in need of volunteers! So sign-up, make new friends, and assist in saving the lives of children that are in desperate need of your help!

Sign-up here!

14th annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair

Mayor Tom Leppert is gearing up for this year's 14th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fair. Presented by Walmart and Sam's Club, the fair will be held Thursday, August 5th at Fair Park from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Parents and students are advised to pre-register now through July 31st.

The Fair's activities are open to anyone, but the free back to school supplies are for public-school Dallas ISD students ages 5-18 residing in the city. The Back to School Fair will host an array of fun activities including musical entertainment, games, entertainment for children, and interactive booths.

For more information, visit www.themayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.