Totsy: Being Green

Sample sales seem to be all the rage and why not, get adorable clothes for everyone at discounted prices! Totsy is a great site for moms and moms-to-be. They offer access to some fabulous brands up to 70% off the retail price (love that), for themselves and their precious babes, ages 0-7.

So, on top of getting adorable clothing, gear and so on, when you make a purchase Totsy will plant a tree in the name of your child which is a gift of its own and so sweet! They are partnered with Pure Planet and Objective Carbon Zero to reduce the effects of deforestation, slow down global warming, preserving biodiversity and helping all of those wonderful farmers out there to continue to produce delicious assorted and localized crops. Totsy is 100% green, too!

What are you waiting for...go shopping and help the environment in the process!!

Happy New Year!

New Years is such a wonderful time.  I love to make resolutions that I promise to spend the days leading up to the first of January intentionally breaking!  It is a time of fresh promises, optimism and great opportunity.  It is also a time for thoughtfulness and reflection.  For the last ten years, I have resolved to put more time and energy into the RSVPcalendar.com and the organizations it supports.  I am so proud of the enormous strides we made this year.  Our team, led by our editor, the hardworking and tenderhearted Haley Schulthies, has done a fantastic job of creating the blog and enhancing our Social Media efforts through Facebook and Twitter!  We have also hosted several breakfast events at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and The Joule for non-profit professionals.  We can't wait to continue our efforts in 2011!

If you are a non-profit professional who would like to learn more about our events and services or if you are a passionate supporter of one of Dallas' charitable organizations, please reach out to us at haley@rsvpcalendar.com.

My mom gave me a fantastic box of Wisdom Cards by Mother Teresa in my stocking this year and one of her quotes seemed especially appropriate for this blog so I wanted to share it with you:

"Never be afraid of giving.  There is deep joy in giving, since what we receive is much more than what we give."

Happy New Year everyone!

Ebby Halliday 100th Birthday Celebration

Each and every birthday should be special, but a 100th birthday celebration should be an extravaganza, and that is exactly what is going to take place for Ebby Halliday's big century party!

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is pleased to announce Ebby 100, the Ebby Halliday 100th Birthday Celebration benefiting this wonderful cause.

Halliday is not only a savvy businesswoman, but a volunteer extraordinaire in the Dallas community, yet her devotion seems to have no borders, nor does she lack youthfulness and giving. She stands by a quote said by her late-husband, which explains a lot about her character, "Do something for someone every day." That she does...

Come join in the festivities that the Steering Committee, led by Honorary Chairs President & Mrs. George W. Bush and Event Chairs Steve & Barb Durham, have worked tediously on with a solid committee for a night full of excitement!

The revelry includes a cocktail reception, fabulous seated dinner, a Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert with guest artist Mario Frangoulis, followed by a lavish dessert reception. The whole time, paying tribute to the lady of the evening.

The concert, honoring Ms. Halliday will provide college scholarships for Texas students administered by the Horatio Alger Association. Since 1984 they have helped their "heroes" of the future with over 70 million in scholarships.

What a fun sounding evening, so be sure to save-the-date! It will surely be a beautiful equivalent for an outstanding lady who has devoted so much to local community and beyond. This certainly will be an event you do not want to miss.

WHAT: Ebby Halliday 100th Birthday Celebration Benefiting The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 5:00 PM. Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and for additional ticket information.

WHERE: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Dallas, Texas 75201.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: ebby100@fanfares.com / Phone: 800.498.0843

Genesis Provides the Gift of Safety

Like many of the area shopping centers this time of year, Genesis Women's Shelter is packed. It is hard for most of us to imagine what it would be like to walk away from our home during the holidays. But each year, scores of families must do so in search of the perfect gift—the Gift of Safety. Genesis will be ready for each of them. They will provide a full Christmas for each child and warm comforting meals for each family, and through their expert services, they will show each person that there is hope for the future… a future where love doesn’t hurt, a future where dreams aren’t shattered in anger. This holiday season will mark a new beginning for many families at Genesis. They will create new traditions in new homes. The road will be hard, but it will be possible because of your help.

Please join Genesis this holiday season in their effort to provide the Gift of Safety. Click here to learn how you can help.

Save The Date: Global Health Corps Super Bowl-A-Thon

This is an event that no one will want to miss, so go ahead and get your calendar out for the new year and pencil in the 2nd Annual Super Bowl-A-Thon for Global Health Corps.

Global Health Corps aims to mobilize a global community of young leaders to build a movement for health equity.

The fundraiser will be hosted by Barbara Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush Hagar. You cannot be too careful to make sure that your busy schedule is open for this event! Many more details will follow soon...

WHO: Global Health Corps
WHAT: 2nd Annual Super Bowl-A-Thon
WHEN: Sunday, January 30, 2011 2:00 PM
WHERE: Home of John & Teresa Amend

The SoupMobile Celebrates Jesus

The SoupMobile Presents the Sixth Annual Celebrate Jesus event

December 24-25, 2010

The SoupMan invites you and your family to join him for a magical Christmas event. The SoupMan and his fabulous SoupTeam will be taking 500 homeless men and women right off the streets and putting them up at the downtown Dallas Hyatt Regency Hotel for Christmas. The special guests are treated to food, a warm hotel room, shower and tv - the things that we can often take for granted. You can be a part of this wonderful evening as we make sure there is "room at the inn."

Special guest appearance by the world famous

The Vocal Majority Chorus

Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Cirque du Soleil's OVO for Promise House

Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 8 p.m.

Dr. Pepper Arena, Frisco

The newest show from Cirque du Soleil, Ovo enters "the teeming and energetic world of insects." Performers bring the bugs' world to life while performing feat of acrobatic daring and impressive skill. The music combines Brazilian rhythms with electronic beats and insect noises to envelope the audience in the magical insect ecosystem.

Tickets are $125 each. A limited number of tickets are available, so get them while they last. All proceeds from tickets bought through Promise House go directly to our organization.

Click here to purchase tickets! For more information, contact Meredith Shirrell at 214.941.8578 ext. 242 or developmentmanager@promisehouse.org

2010 Jingle Bell Run

Get your bells ready for The 2010 Dallas Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Trinity Strand Trail and the Mavericks Foundation! The event will be held on Wednesday, December 22, at the Hilton Anatole. This is a family friendly (and dog friendly) festive event. For those who prefer a slower pace, there is a 1 mile fun run beginning at 6:30pm. For those who want to work off some of those holiday treats, there is a 5K race beginning at 7pm. There will be a party afterward with food, drinks and entertainment. See you at the finish line!

Online registration is closed but you can sign up Tuesday at Luke's Locker (3607 Oak Lawn) from 10am-7pm or Wednesday at the Anatole beginning at 4pm.

Race Day Schedule
4:00 PM Race Day Registration (cash or check only on race day)
6:30 PM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
7:00 PM 5K Run (Chip Timing Available)

Click here for course map.

Women's Board of the Dallas Opera Announces Annual Luncheon Honorees

The 19th Annual Juanita and Henry S. Miller, Jr. Founders Award Luncheon to Honor Sara and David Martineau

WHAT: The 19th Annual Women’s Board of the Dallas Opera Juanita and Henry S. Miller, Jr. Founders Award Luncheon

LUNCHEON CHAIR: Kim Miller

WHEN: Tuesday, February 22, 2011

WHERE: Brook Hollow Golf Club

TARIFF: $150 and sponsor tickets starting at $250

DRESS: Luncheon Chic

WOMEN’S BOARD CO-PRESIDENTS: Lissie Donosky and Jolie Humphrey

WOMEN’S BOARD ADVISORY CHAIR: Geraldine “Tincy” Miller

THEME: Romeo & Juliet - The theme is centered on The Dallas Opera’s performance of Charles Gounod's romantic opera at the Winspear Opera House in February 11-27, 2011.

ENTERTAINMENT: A Romantic Performance by Singers from The Dallas Opera

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS AWARD LUNCHEON:
The luncheon, which draws an audience of 400-500 social and civic leaders from Dallas, helps raise awareness of the importance of the arts in our community through The Dallas Opera’s educational outreach programs. This must-attend luncheon honors a person or couple who have given longstanding support to The Dallas Opera and the Arts in Dallas. The Martineaus’ love and loyalty to the arts is exemplified in their active participation on The Dallas Opera Board, the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, The Women’s Board of the Dallas Opera, the Dallas Summer Musicals Board, and the SMU Meadows School of the Arts. The award was named in honor of Dallas Opera Founders Juanita and Henry S. Miller, Jr.

Modern Social – Socialize with a Purpose

Wednesday, December 22
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Foundation Room- House Of Blues
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX



The Modern Social was set up with a simple manifesto – to provide an environment for creatives and industry professionals to meet, mingle and network. An evening where mature individuals can meet like-minded taste-makers and trendsetters. A place away from the mediocre club scene set in a private members only setting. A night to be social.

Join us and other like-minded industry professionals, Wednesday December 22nd, in a cocktail setting at the beautiful Foundation Room. Meet, mingle and build new connections with philanthropists, entrepreneurs, life aficionados, fashionistas and mature individuals who are socially aware.

Organizers:
Tiffany Bryan & Michael Detloff
Email: wearemodernsocial@gmail.com

Make a Difference with Community Partners of Dallas

As the holidays come into full swing there is joy all around! You can feel the magic in the air during this time of year. Families gather together to share time, stories, exchange hugs...to love one another.

Yet, for the thousands of abused and neglected children in Dallas County, the holidays are just another day--each one filled with fear, neglect and struggle.

Thousands and thousands of kids need someone to bring them hope, and today, it can be YOU. It is not too late to make a difference in the life of a child. Make a donation today to ring in a happy and joyful new year for these kids.

Community Partners of Dallas thanks you for helping to stop the abuse and start the healing, and they wish you a wonderful holiday season!

Cleaning for a Reason

If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please let her know that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. It is one less thing that this admirable woman will have to worry about. The organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. For more information, please visit www.cleaningforareason.com.

Gifts That Give

Shop and give back to your school or charity of choice!

When you shop at giftsthatgive.com, 20% of your total purchase gets donated to the school or non-profit of your choice. Simply make your selection of merchandise and continue to checkout. On the checkout page, you have the option of selecting a currently registered non-profit organization from the drop-down menu, or you can key in the name of your organization of choice. Once the organization is verified as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, they will added to the site as a partner and will also receive your generous donation.

Extraordinary Evening on the Mountaintop!!

Bundle up in your favorite ski sweater and jeans to join the Plano community for “An Extraordinary Evening on the Mountaintop” at Ski Plano 2011, a fundraiser hosted by the Plano ISD Education Foundation. The 15th annual event, which benefits Plano ISD students, staff and programs, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas.

Ski Plano Chair Joa Muns, Co-Chair Rebecca Egelston-Caso and the Ski Plano Committee will host more than 900 guests including business and community leaders, district officials, administrators, parents and teachers.

Under the leadership of Mrs. Muns, who also serves on the Foundation Board, Ski Plano will offer an evening of fun and games with a definite purpose—to focus attention on the community’s opportunities to support academic achievement for all Plano ISD students through support of the Foundation. “Ski Plano is one of the largest events in Collin County,” said Mrs. Muns. “It is a casual and fun event that is enjoyable for everyone. More importantly, it provides funds for important programs that help enhance the education of all children.

The evening’s activities will feature a seated dinner, dancing to the music of Mars Hill, silent and live auctions and the Neiman Marcus Avalanche raffle with four fabulous prizes. Live auction items will include a Lexus Model Sampler 12-month lease donated by Park Place Lexus; a Super Bowl Party package for two; two VIP tickets to a live taping of Dancing with the Stars; a Willow Bend Shopping Extravaganza; a Maggiano's Wine Dinner for 12; Game Night in the Capital One Suite for a Dallas Stars game; and a Napa Wine Country VIP Tour.

The firm of Gay McCall, Isaacks, Gordon and Roberts is returning as the Aspen Sponsor. James and Betty Muns are Sun Valley sponsors. Vail Sponsors are Capital One, Texas Instruments, Innovative Solutions for Education, Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd and Price, P.C. and Verizon.

Information, including ticket requests, is available by calling (972) 248-8252 or visiting the Plano ISD website at http://www.pisd.edu/skiplano
To learn more about the Plano ISD Education Foundation or to make a donation, contact Executive Director Monica Shortino at 469-752-8091 or go to the web site at http://www.pisd.edu/foundation

Holy Night with Turtle Creek Chorale

The stars will brightly shine this holiday season as the men of the Turtle Creek Chorale take the stage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Familiar melodies, lush harmonies and laughter are sure to provide warmth this wintry time of year. This beloved annual tradition is a must-see!

December 20 and December 22

8:00 PM

Meyerson Symphony Center

Purchase tickets here

Volunteers needed Saturday 12/19 to help Metrocare Services

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

The TOY RUN is one of the most fun events we do all year. It takes a LOT of volunteers to make it happen. This is the perfect service project for your church group, work team, social club or family. Toys donated at the TOY RUN are brought to Metrocare's administrative office where they are sorted, and Wish Lists for hundreds of low-income, special needs kids are filled. Choose from one of three shifts, or stay until the job is done. Help us unload the trucks, sort the toys, and fill Wish Lists! No children under 12 please.

Located at 1380 River Bend Drive, Dallas, TX 75247
Three shifts to choose from: (1) 1 - 5 p.m. (2) 4 - 8 p.m. (3) 7 - 10 p.m.

Contact Katie St. Clair at 214-743-1273 / katie.st.clair@metrocareservices.org

Jewels AND Pinstripes

Now imagine how fun this could be -- entrepreneurs out there, listen up! If you have a great product directed towards moms, babies or children, you need to get in touch with Jewels and Pinstripes. They are a company specializing in Celebrity & VIP Gift Bags for Charity and High Profile Celebs. To stay in the know, join their monthly mailing list, too.

You can be building your companies status along side some of the industry's best brands while gifting to Celebrity A-Listers. They often participate in Charity Fundraisers, which vary year to year. Since 2004 Jewels and Pinstripes has raised over $275,000 for charity. They have upcoming events frequently, so sign up for the quarterly "BUMP", Baby or Birthday Gift Bag programs and your product could end up in some hands that you probably had not expected. Talk about brand recognition along with some wonderful charities collecting benefits!

WHO: Jewels AND Pinstripes

CONTACT INFORMATION: julie@jewelsandpinstripes.com

Plano Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

Home for the Holidays - Family Traditions
December 19, 2010
4:00 and 7:30pm
St. Andrew United Methodist Church

Few events are more popular in Collin County than Plano Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” concerts. The 2010 celebration features “Family Traditions.” Hector Guzman and the Plano Symphony are joined by the Plano Civic Chorus; Ralph Stannard, Director; and Teresa Gomez, Soprano. Enjoy favorite carols, arrangements of beloved holiday music for large orchestra, a little seasonal humor, the popular sing-along, special guests and much more. Complete your holiday season with the joy of music. Click here to purchase tickets.

Dallas Hearing Foundation's Sounds of the Season

Dallas Hearing Foundation’s
Sounds of the Season
December 18, 2010
Union Station

Catering by Wolfgang Puck
Emcee Cynthia Izaguirre, WFAA News 8 Co-Anchor
Formal Attire. Black Tie Optional.

Tickets: $175 each
Contact: meredith@significanteventsoftexas.com

Give the gift of hearing this holiday season. Your participation in this event will give the gifts of hearing and speech to children and adults with hearing loss. The Dallas Hearing Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports all aspects of hearing services: medical, rehabilitative, education, counseling, and research.

Heard Holiday Trail of Lights

Friday, Dec 17
Saturday, Dec 18
Sunday, Dec 19

6:30-9:00PM

The Heard Museum

See thousands of twinkling holiday lights along one of our nature trails and enjoy festive activities at the 2nd annual Heard Holiday Trail of Lights. Bundle up your family, get out of the car and experience the most unique holiday lighting display in North Texas. See thousands of holiday décor and lights - many synchronized to holiday music - for a ½ mile path along the Heard nature trails. Take photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature in a festive, decorated cabin also along the trail. Listen to live holiday music in the Heard outdoor amphitheater and enjoy hot beverages. Support the Heard and have fun at this family-friendly fundraiser.

Help Fight Hunger In Our Community

We have a strong community and Walmart is putting that to task by helping to fight hunger. Millions of Americans do not receive adequate nutrition, the national average being 9.2%, our community ranks in at a staggering 18.6% of families that cannot afford regular meals. Walmart has committed to donate $2 billion dollars by 2015 for the fight against hunger which will help so many people in need. This year they are letting the communities decide (that is you and me), so come on Dallas/Fort Worth! All they are asking is for each person to browse the communities selected and see who you think needs the money the most. $1 million will go to the one with the most votes. The next five most supported will receive $100,000. Can you imagine how much $1 million would help the hunger problem here? Vote, vote, vote...

There are more than one way to make Dallas receive the $1 million, it is simple and easy to do:

• CLICK HERE to select the community you think needs the money the most. I know this is not something we desire to win for a normal competition, but we need the extra funding, so GO DALLAS!!
• Get on your Facebook account and "Like" that community. Each "like" counts as a vote, so make sure to share it with all your friends addicted to FB, too!
• Spread the word, volunteer or donate your time around town. This is a problem that can be tackled -- tell everyone in our community to help raise awareness for hunger problems in our beloved country and hometowns.

Thank you Walmart for helping all of us fight for hunger!

Deadline is December 31, 2010.

Texas Legends collects toys for Santa's Helpers

The Texas Legends will take part in the annual WFAA Santa's Helpers toy drive on Tuesday night, December 14, at HP Court inside Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco.

Before the game against the Tulsa 66ers, fans can bring new unwrapped gifts to the arena that will be distributed through 22 community agencies to North Texas families and more than 50,000 children in need. The first 100 people to bring a gift will receive free admission to the game powered by Coserv.

The Legends are off to a hot start in the franchise's first season. At 5-1, Texas has tied an NBA D-League record for the best start for an expansion team. To reserve your tickets for the historic inaugural season of the Texas Legends, call 214-469-0822.

NTFB Thanks Stanley Korshak!

North Texas Food Bank sends a warm thanks to Stanley Korshak for their recent efforts in raising $4,55o for the Food 4 Kids program. Crawford Brock personally presented the check to NTFB.

Katherine Perot Reeves, Crawford Brock, Joyce Goss

Texas has the second highest rate of hungry children. 1 in 4 Texas children live in food-insecure households, without access to adequate, nutritious meals on a regular basis. Food 4 Kids supplies participating schools with nutritious, kid-friendly, self-serve food designed to fill a backpack and feed a child over the weekend during the school year. This program is made possible by the generosity of donors like Stanley Korshak.

The Limelight - Gifts for Moms

Moms know how important holidays and special occasions are to their children. Every effort is given to make each moment special. Unfortunately for single moms, there is often no money remaining after providing for their children during holiday season. The holidays can be lonely and depressing. Gifts for Moms wants to help and needs your assistance as well.

Christmas Gift Drive - Needs

This year, the goal is to distribute at least 500 gifts to single mothers. Gifts for Moms needs new donated gift items valued at over $25. They would like to reward these mothers with something to make them feel special, such as bath robes, slippers, perfume, purses, gift certificates, movie tickets, clothing, and jewelry. In addition to gifts, they need wrapping paper and bows, as well as food for the Christmas party where they will be distributing gifts. Cash donations are also appreciated.

Gifts for Moms needs volunteers to deliver gifts, babysit at the party, find new gift drop locations, wrap gifts, and donate food for the 250 attendees at the Christmas party on December 19. They would love to find a national retail partner to possibly expand the program nationwide. The success of the Gifts for Moms program depends on the generosity of the people in our North Texas Community.

Beyond Christmas… Their work goes on after Christmas. The organization serves as an excellent resource for women in crisis. They help women get food, clothing, pay their utilities and find employment. Through their social media network, they distribute information and seek help from the 5,000+ on their distribution list.

This year, Gifts for Moms, will expand to celebrate moms’ birthdays! They will be partnering with local businesses to provide gifts, baked goods and flowers to be delivered to single moms on their birthdays. Please join them in this effort.

Gifts for Moms also seeks any information and resources to help single mothers and their families, job leads, babysitting and more. By helping these struggling mothers, we help their children. When we help children, we help heal the world.

For information or questions, contact Stephanie Ward at giftsformoms@rocketmail.com or 214-774-2194.

Santa Cops at Primo's

Primo's Uptown invites you to join them in supporting Santa Cops. Take a break from your holiday shopping and enjoy specially-priced beverages while funding a great cause. Santa Cops provides toys to families who have fallen victim to crime and are unable to provide for their children during the holidays. Since its inception, Santa Cops has assisted over 10,000 families in our community.

Support North Texas Food Bank this Holiday

YOU can get involved and support North Texas Food Bank during the holidays!

Check-in to Mockingbird Station on Foursquare! $1 will be donated to the NTFB for every check-in!
Holiday Wish Fountain - through January 2
While you’re at NorthPark, throw a wish into the fountain outside of Dillard’s. NTFB will receive 100% of these coins! Also, drop off any canned good donations at 2 collection bins - one outside the north entrance near Kona Grill and the other outside the south entrance next to P.F. Chang’s.

Santa Days at The Plaza at Preston Center - December 18

Take your photo with Santa and his live reindeer, Comet and Cupid, from 11am-4pm! All donations will benefit NTFB.

Walleska Ecochicc Grand Opening - December 15

Located in West Village across from The Magnolia Theatre. For all the eco-friendly fashionistas and fashionistos out there, we’ve got a great new hot spot for you! Head to Walleska Ecochicc’s grand opening party to welcome the company’s flagship store in West Village. The community-centric store will host various local and eco-conscious designers that support underprivileged women through their work. The festivities will include food, drink, live acoustic music, a local DJ, and a raffle benefitting the North Texas Food Bank!

Whole Foods Giving Tree
While you're grocery shopping this month, be sure to pick up an ornament at check-out of any Dallas-area Whole Foods Market. All proceeds go to NTFB's child programs!

Blue Mesa Grill's Tacos for a Cause - December
Head to Blue Mesa (in Addison, Plano, or Dallas) for the tacos of the month: Brisket Tacos. $1 of every Brisket Taco sold will go to a local charity including the North Texas Food Bank.

Treats of Christmas - December 18
Join NTFB for a huge bake-sale at NorthPark Center (ground floor near Macy's and 2nd floor near the NorthPark Cafés) organized by the Texas Chef's Association from 10am-7pm! Purchase hand-made cakes, pies, cookies, and other delights created by local chefs. Part of the proceeds benefit NTFB's Cooking Matters program!

OMG S’mores - through December 25
Are you looking for a foodie stocking stuffer of gift this holiday season? Check out OMG S’mores produced by Fawcett Foods, Inc. Each kit makes 16 scrumptious s’mores. $4 of the $15 price goes directly to NTFB. Call 214-317-0154 to order today.Dallas Theater Center Presents "A Christmas Carol" - through December 24
DTC presents its annual classic holiday play, and cast members will collect donations for the NTFB after each performance. They've collected a total of over $80,000 the past 2 years! Buy your tickets here!

Rock'n Out Hunger - December 16
Head out to Rock'n Taco at 9pm for a night full of live music, fashion, and fun brought to you by Barholo.com! Festivities will include food and drink specials all night long as well as a silent auction with many prizes including fashion items from local boutiques! Canned food, unwanted coats, and monetary donations will be collected for the North Texas Food Bank and our Member Agencies.

Prestonwood Polo Winter Kickoff - December 18
For the winter polo kickoff, bring a grocery sack full of canned goods for NTFB to waive the $10 parking fee! Games start at 1pm, and festivities include a bounce house, BYOB/Picnic/Grill, and a pet-friendly atmosphere (leashed).

Please email Kristen Sweat, Event Partnerships Coordinator, if you have any questions.

Sparkle and Shine with Family Gateway

Please join us at Grand Spa to learn more about Family Gateway, next year's chosen recipient for the 10th annual Polo on the Lawn event!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

6:00-9:00pm

RSVP info@grandspa.com

Complimentary Valet ~ Swag Bags ~ Food & drinks

Click here for more information.

Breakfast with a Ballerina

The Nasher Sculpture Center presents the beloved holiday tradition, Breakfast with a Ballerina, on Monday, December 13 from 9-11 a.m.

The price is $60 ($50 for Members) and includes a 20% discount to a Texas Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker performance. Tickets to the breakfast are available by calling 214.242.5144. Space is limited.

Enjoy a holiday kid-friendly brunch buffet by Wolfgang Puck Catering, featuring Chocolate-Chip Pancakes, Almond French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Mini Muffins, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, and Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows. The little ballerinas will love a horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful Dallas Arts District. Characters from The Nutcracker will lead a special craft in the Nasher classroom. Children will have the opportunity to take portraits with the ballerinas for an additional $15.00. Gather at 10:30am for a reading of the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, presented by one of the characters.

Boys and Girls Club of Collin County Needs Your Help!

This year Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County need your help more than ever. Due to the current economic state, the number of children that BGCCC serves has increased dramatically. It is their goal to provide every child in their programs with a new toy for Christmas. Please participate in this toy drove to help them reach their goal. Each BGCCC will host a Holiday Party to celebrate their children and the season.
For more information about the toy drive please contact Debra Sweezer@ dsweezer@bgccc.org or call 214-544-8924.

2010 Starlight Holiday Tea

December 12, 2010 at 3:00pm

Rosewood Crescent Hotel

The event features fun activities for the whole family and opportunities for children to learn more about philanthropy by creating their own support for seriously ill children. Enjoy an array of teas, hot chocolate, savory delicacies and sweet pastries while benefiting Starlight Children's Foundation.

Holiday Tea with Darren McGrady, The Royal Chef
With Special Guests Gary Cogill, Chef Joey Allette, Chef Richard Pratt, and Chef Juan Rosado

Photos with Santa and Build-A-Bear Workshop - Take home a photo with Santa after placing the heart in a teddy bear we are sending to seriously ill children.

VIP Kids Lounge - Our VIP Kids will enjoy stories and crafts, create holiday cards and enjoy other fun activities in a supervised lounge designed especially for them. Space is limited. Kids VIP Lounge is appropriate for children through age 12.

Silent Auction and Giving

Tickets: $75 Adults / $25 Children 10 and under

*Includes valet or garage parking

Purchase tickets here.

Host Committee:
David and Jamie Baker, Dr. and Mrs. Damien Dauphinee, Karie Doyle, Becky and Arlen Ewart, Allen Goode and Scott Whittal, Lynn and Allan McBee, Adrian Norbury, Cheryl and Bryan Pope, Elaine Raffel, Kasie Smith, Christi and Gary Wren

Candlelight at Dallas Heritage Village

CANDLELIGHT

Bask in the Glow of History at Dallas Heritage Village

Dec. 11 & 12

3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets: Adults $8.00 / Children 4-12 $4.00 / Seniors $6.00

• Carriage rides along candlelit paths pulled by horses or Nip and Tuck, Mammoth Jack donkeys
• Photo with St. Nicholas at the Bandstand
• Novel storytelling, hand-weaving, blacksmithing and more
• Delicious holiday menu in the Chautauqua Pavilion by Eddie Deen Catering
• Local dancers, choirs and other entertainers on the Main Street Stage
• Exhibit of "Timeless Toys" throughout the Village
• Luscious homemade bake sale with treats made by The Guild of Dallas Heritage Village
• Interpreters in traditional costume throughout the museum bringing history to life
• Gleeful strolling carolers throughout the Village and inside the historic buildings
• Historic buildings dressed in traditional holiday decorations from 1840 to 1910
• Traditional holiday activities and period games for kids of all ages
  Click here for the full schedule of events.

NasherSALON 2011 Schedule

The NasherSALON 2011 Schedule has been announced, and what a stellar lineup it is! Each NasherSALON will begin at 8 pm. Please click here to learn more about the afternoon SALON opportunities.

January 13, 2011: Maya Angelou - Author Poet, Director, Producer

February 15, 2011: Spike Lee - Director, Producer, Writer, and Actor

September 8, 2011: Kevin Bacon - Actor, Singer

October 13, 2011: Bernadette Peters - Actress, Singer, Author

Win Super Bowl Tickets Benefiting The Bridge Breast Network

Everyone in Dallas is awaiting Super Bowl XLV at the new Cowboys Stadium and it will be here shortly. The Bridge Breast Network wants to help make your dream of attending Super Bowl XLV not only a reality, but a luxurious one at that. They are having a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting The Bridge Breast Network, whose mission is to save lives of low income, uninsured individuals to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer. Here is what the lucky winner receives: tickets for 2 in Section 300 with parking, VIP Access, Super Bowl Gameday Hospitality, Amenities for 2 and tickets to Super Bash 2011 hosted by Pamela Anderson.

You better act quick, there will only be 1,ooo tickets sold for this amazing raffle!

WHO: The Bridge Breast Network

WHAT: 2011 Fly Away with The Bridge Super Bowl Raffle

WHEN: Drawing to be held January 6, 2011. You do not need to be present to win.

TICKET INFORMATION: $100 per ticket. May be purchased by calling Terry Wilson-Gray at 214.821.3820 or terry@bridgebreast.org. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.