The Limelight: LIVESTRONG Day 2010 during Texas/OU Weekend!

LIVESTRONG takes the fight-back-and-learn-to-hold-your-own activist approach when faced with cancer. The organization prides itself in finding new ways to raise awareness, increase outreach and facilitate collaboration in an effort to improve the cancer experience. Those involved explore ways to create a relevant, vibrant cancer movement based on evidence and by investing in strategic solutions.



Join many others across the globe on LIVESTRONG Day 2010 by finding events in your community and support the movement by attending a local event in your neck of the woods. Let’s come together to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.

You can join the movement by hosting a LIVESTRONG Day event and mapping it. Raise awareness. Raise funds. Register at http://www.livestrong.org/Log-In to create your event page and tell the world!
--OR—
Come out to the Texas/OU LIVESTRONG Tailgate hosted by Mandy Patterson and Brad Cameron.
Oct 2, 7:00 AM - Oct 2, 6:00 PM
Location: Texas State Fair/Cotton Bowl
Outside Fair Grounds
Dallas TX USA 75223

State Fair Pre-Party Benefiting the American Heart Association

It is that time of your for everyone in Dallas: The State Fair of Texas! 3FOUR1 is celebrating their one year anniversary while raising awareness for the American Heart Association (AHA). Stop by their loft before entering the fair for $3.00 admissions. They will be providing catered food by At Your Service Catering, free Dr. Pepper, DJ Lil Rick spinning tunes, giveaways and a silent auction. All the proceeds will directly go to AHA.

WHAT: 3FOUR1 Presents State Fair Pre-Party Benefiting the American Heart Association.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tickets are free, CLICK HERE to get yours.

WHERE: The 3FOUR1 Loft (located directly across from the State Fair) 3809 Parry Avenue #105, Dallas, Texas 75226. CLICK HERE for map.

RSVP: Your ticket is your reservation.

Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade - Tickets on sale 10/4

Tickets on sale October 4, 2010

at http://www.childrens.com/parade/

New this year - Select your section!

Tickets start at only $23

Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade

takes place at 10am on Saturday, December 4, 2010

Money raised through the sale of bleacher tickets goes to the Child Life Department at Children's Medical Center. Our Child Life experts provide age-appropriate therapies to help children cope with their hospital stay through diagnosis-specific education and medical play. Services like Child Life are not covered by insurance and are funded by philanthropy.

View a map of Commerce Street Bleacher Seating
View a map of City Hall Plaza Bleacher Seating

You didn't need a ticket to attend the parade. The parade is free with abundant space along the parade route. Thousands of people enjoy the event with folding chairs, blankets and cups of hot chocolate.

About the Parade - FAQ's

Voices of Change Season Kickoff

Season Kickoff
Free "SoundBites" Party

Sunday, October 3, 2010
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Times Ten Cellars
2018 Kidwell St., Dallas 75214

Lively conversation, brilliant live music, delicious wine tastings

Featuring Helen Blackburn & Lance Sanford, flutes

Program: Tierra, Tierra by Diego Luzuriaga

Admission: free

214-378-8670 / info@voicesofchange.org

Tootsies jewelry show benefiting Habitat for Humanity

Meet philanthropic jewelry designer
Joan Hornig

Thursday, September 30, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 pm

at Tootsies
8300 Preston Road, Dallas

100% of all profits from Joan's jewelry sales will benefit
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

RSVP: rsvp@franciscoandco.com / 214-728-2918

2010 Treasure Street

We invite you to join us for a festive evening on the beautiful grounds of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas as we celebrate the 15th annual Treasure Street, the hospital’s signature fundraising event. Guests will be transported into a magical world under a large tent filled with bright, colorful décor.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

6:30-10:30 pm

Kick up your heels to DJ Lucy Wrubel as you eat, drink and dance in our ballroom tent.

Sample southern cuisine by Wendy Krispin Catering and bid on fabulous items in the silent and live auctions.

You won’t want to miss this fun-filled affair as we raise awareness and funds for the children of TSRHC!

Complimentary valet parking at the corner of Scottish Rite Way and Welborn St.

Purchase Tickets

FAQ

Become a Sponsor

The Mystical Arts of Tibet at the Crow Collection

This weekend, 10 Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery return to Dallas for a week-long artist residency at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. They will be constructing a Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting for The Mystical Arts of Tibet exhibit. During their time at the museum, millions of grains of crushed colored marble will be painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual art form to generate energies for global healing.


The opening ceremony is this Saturday, October 2nd when the monks will begin constructing the painting and blessing the space. The dismantling of the painting will be on Saturday, October 9th. Activities throughout the week will include: meditation with the monks, a special Silk Road Lounge event at Booker T. Washington, a free tour of the Tibet: The Land Closest to the Sky exhibition, and more.

What: The Mystical Arts of Tibet Opening Ceremony
When: Saturday, October 2, 1-2 p.m.
Tickets: $30 for public, $15 for friends of the Crow. Reservations required.
RSVP: 214.979.6435

Other events:
Thursday, October 7th, 7-9 p.m.: Silk Road Lounge- Sacred Music Dance Special Event at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Saturday, October 9th, 1-3 p.m.: Dismantling of the Mandala Sand Painting at the Crow Collection of Asian Art - the monks will dismantle the sand mandala. After the ceremony, the sand will be dispersed at the Turtle Creek in Dallas.

Call: 214.979.6435 for more information.

Promising Youth Alliance - Launch Party

Launch Party

Thursday, September 30
7:00pm

Jet Linx
7367 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas Love Field

We proudly announce the inception of a new foundation here in the Metroplex, a collaborative effort among three of the most successful providers of youth development services: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, and Phoenix Houses of Texas. These three service organizations are piloting an integrated program of their services at three Dallas schools, creating after-school programming that serves the whole child cost-effectively with best-in-class services from each organization.

Catering by Food Glorious Food
Dancing to live music by Cuvée
Valet parking provided by Jack Boles Parking
Raffle items include 3 day/3 night exclusive vacation package

Currently, 84% of DISD students are economically disadvantaged, and more than 100,000 students in the community are unsupervised after school every day. Research shows that after-school care can significantly improve the lives of our youth and reduce crime and other social problems. PYA programs are designed to improve children’s academic performance, character and leadership development, and overall health – all at lower cost per child.

Contact: John Rodgers / 214-219-7772 / jrodgers@promisingyouthalliance.org

2010 Sweet Potato Round-Up

Join The Gleaning Network of Texas for their biggest event of the year: the 2010 Sweet Potato Round-Up! Come out and help them "glean" sweet potatoes for those throughout Texas who do not always have access to fresh produce. Their wonderful network brings growers, volunteers, and service agencies together to provide fresh fruits and vegetables left in the fields after harvest for the hungry. With all the excess produce left in these fields, Texans could feed all the hungry people in our state.

The event will take place somewhere between Emory and Mineola, Texas in late-October. The field location will be announced closer to the actual event. Can anyone say Road Trip?

WHO: The Gleaning Network of Texas

WHAT: 2010 Sweet Potato Round-Up

WHERE: Location will be announced closer to the event (somewhere between Emory and Mineola, Texas).
WHEN: October 23, 2010 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MORE INFORMATION: glean@gleantexas.org or 972.814.0928. You can also find them on Facebook by CLICKING HERE.

Shop For A Cause at Intermix Dallas!

Looking for the perfect outfit for this big Dallas weekend? Shop & assist at Intermix Dallas this Thursday at their Shop for a Cause event hosted by Cyndi Austin and Todd Evans with 10% of sales benefiting The ALS Therapy Development Institute. Sample savory hors d'oeuvres, enjoy beverages, and enter a raffle to win prizes including: a one night stay at the Hotel Palomar, a $100 gift card to Hiatus Spa, and a $125 gift card to the ever-fabulous Charlie Palmer at The Joule. We'll see you there!

*shh: an added bonus, we hear the LA and NYC stores are shipping some of their best items to this event! Look for new pieces from Stella McCartney, Chloé, and Yigal Azrouel.

What: Shop for a Cause at INTERMIX Dallas
When: Thursday, September 30th, 5-8p.m.
Where: Intermix Dallas, NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expressway
Benefiting: The ALS Therapy Development Institute
RSVP: Dallas@intermixny.com, 214.691.3800

One Kings Lane Event

Michelle Nussbaumer and Ceylon et Cie's Tastemaker Tag Sale October 9th. Please join us at an event celebrating the sale on October 13th, 2010 from 6pm- 8pm at Ceylon et Cie (1319 Dragon Street).

RSVP: allison@allisonspeerpr.com

Sprinkles designs TX and OU cupcakes!

Celebrate the Red River Rivalry while supporting a sweet cause!

Sprinkles Cupcakes is bringing Texas and OU fans together with two spirited cupcakes: Longhorn Vanilla and Big Red Velvet.

To celebrate Texas vs. OU weekend, the Sprinkles Cupcakes located in Preston Center (4200 Villanova Drive), will be selling the cupcakes.

All proceeds from the sales of the Longhorn Vanilla cupcakes on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, will be donated to Children’s Medical Center.

Whether you are a Texas fan or an OU fan, we are ALL fans of Children’s!

Young Texans Against Cancer Bubbly Q

Bring in fall with a Bubbly Q! Toast with the Young Texans Against Cancer, Chef Dean Fearing, and Event Chair Marjon Zabihi with an invite to the Third Annual Bubbly Q. Featuring delectable bites, culinary cocktail creations, music from DJ Jennifer Miller, and a silent auction and raffle, mix and mingle with one sparkling group at Fearing's at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas. This is one soiree you don't want to miss.

What: Third Annual Bubbly Q
For: Young Texans Against Cancer
When: Thursday, October 7th, 2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Fearing's at the Ritz-Carlton, 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX
Visit: www.ytac.org to purchase tickets, $75 members, $100 non-members

WAC's Global Connections Series

Thursday, September 30, 2010

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Rosewood Crescent Hotel

400 Crescent Ct.

Dallas, TX 74201

“Saving the Future: Global Efforts to Reduce Child Mortality”

In March, the GAVI Alliance signed a deal with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the governments of five countries - Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Norway - and pharmaceutical companies to supply low-cost pneumonia vaccines for babies in Africa. The vaccines are expected to save nearly 900,000 lives by 2015.

Join the World Affairs Council to hear Alex Palacios, Special Representative of the Executive Office of the GAVI Alliance, as part of the 2010 Global Connections Series. The series seeks to connect North Texans to humanitarian issues and efforts around the world, by raising awareness of these critical topics and expanding the consciousness of citizens in the D/FW region, encouraging them to respond to humanitarian issues that affect the lives of millions around the world. The Council will bring a diverse group of speakers to discuss issues ranging from children’s and women’s rights to world hunger and corporate social responsibility. Each event will offer opportunities for attendees to engage in advocacy and outreach.

Click here to learn more about The Gavi Alliance and its mission.

Complimentary valet parking.

Tickets: $15

Click here for event registration

4th Annual Genesis Lecture Series

The 4th Annual Genesis Women's Shelter Lecture Series is about to start their season with some terrific speakers on topics that every person should be aware of. This lecture series is designed to educate and empower, inspire and influence, all while raising money for Genesis Women's Shelter.

Please support this wonderful organization and buy a Season Pass for the entire series, which includes four educational lectures and lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy.

WHO: Genesis Women's Shelter

WHAT: 4th Annual Genesis Lecture Series

WHEN: Please CLICK HERE to visit their official website for all lecture series dates and topics. Lunch begins at 11:15 AM on each lecture date and will promptly end at 1:00 PM.

WHERE: Maggiano's Little Italy 6001 West Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas 75093. Please CLICK HERE for directions.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.389.7705 or specialevents@genesisshelter.org. You can sign up online, too.

Dine with Mi Escuelita

Dine With M.E.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Tower Club

1601 Elm Street - Dallas, 75201

Mi Escuelita is celebrating the annual Dine With M.E. dinner at the Tower Club in downtown Dallas. High above the hustle and bustle of the city, the evening will start with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a delicious three-course dinner. Prior year's auction items have included vacation homes, beautiful diamond jewelry and sports memorabilia.

All proceeds benefit the Carolyn Strickland Scholarship Fund, which provides tuition assistance for Mi Escuelita Children.

Honorary Chair

Karen Borta

News Anchor, CBS11

Emcee

Kellie Rasberry

Radio Personality, 106.1 KISS FM

Speaker

Kyle Zimmer

President/Co-Founder of First Book

2006 Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Tickets: $125 Individual / $800 Table of 8

Purchase tickets here

Genesis Women's Shelter - 20th Annual Golf Classic

Every year, friends of Genesis join together at a beautiful country club to play a round of golf and enjoy Silent and Live Auctions poolside as the sun sets over the course.

The Golf Tournament is a great way for corporations, friends, men, and women to join in the organization's efforts to ‘drive away domestic violence.’ Genesis is unique because they receive no government funding and no United Way funding. Every dollar they get comes from this community and goes right back into it by making our homes and neighborhoods safer.

September 30, 2010

Stonebriar Country Club

Frisco, TX

11:00 am

Register here. The tournament includes lunch, golf and cart, happy hour, dinner and fabulous silent/live auction

We invite you to celebrate a great day on the golf course with fabulous sponsorship benefits. Additionally, you know that your Underwriting Gift will allow Genesis to ensure that we keep our lights on and our doors open for EVERY woman and child choosing to be safe tonight. For more information on sponsorship and marketing opportunities click here.

Contact: 214-389-7705 / specialevents@genesissshelter.org

Free Night of Theater (Oct. 1 - 31, 2010)

Free Night of Theater 2010

October 1 - 31, 2010

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs is thrilled to partner with 20 local theatre and performing arts organizations and Theatre Communications Group (TCG) to offer this unique opportunity for thousands of new audience members to have access to experience the joy of theatre for the first time— absolutely free of charge! Dallas is one of 120 communities across the country participating in the event.

Click here for complete list of dates and eligible performances.

Reserve your tickets online here beginning Monday, September 27th.

Participating Theatres:
African-American Repertory Theater, Alegre Ballet Folklórico, Arts District Chorale, Bath House Cultural Center, Echo Theatre, Garland Civic Theatre, Junior Players, Kitchen Dog Theater, Latino Cultural Center, Meadows School of the Arts SMU, Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Repertory Company Theatre, Rover Dramawerks, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, The Dallas Opera, Theatre Three, Undermain Theatre, Upstart Productions, WaterTower Theatre, and xNihilo Arts

Please join the Free Night email list to receive periodic special offers from Free Night's participating theatres.

Visit Free Night of Theater on Facebook - National Local

Contact: M. Graeme Bice, Performing Arts/Technical Coordinator at 214.671.0060

Volunteers Needed - Prestonwood Polo event

Volunteers are needed for

Prestonwood Polo's

Horse Power: Under the Hood and Saddle Car Show

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Car Show 10:00am - 3:00pm

Polo Match 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Prestonwood Polo & Country Club
525 Yacht Club Road
Oak Point, TX (map)

Car show administered by Great American Wheels & Wings benefiting Paws 'n' Wheels animal welfare. Awards will include trophies and plaques for 1st place and class awards, bests of show, people’s choice, sponsor/vendor pick and host selection. Details available here.

Admission: $10 for one person or $20 per car load

Food and drink vendors will be on hand, and picnic lunches are welcomed.

20 Volunteers needed in the following areas:
- Admission station (4)
- Traffic control & direction (10)
- Car show entry and judging (6)

To volunteer, contact: Jim Harvey jim@greatamericanwheelsandwings.com

Dress for Success - Fall Fashion breakfast

Neiman Marcus - Willow Bend

and

Dress for Success Dallas

invite you to a breakfast and fashion presentation

to meet designer

Craig Taylor
as he presents his Fall 2010 collection

Thursday, September 30

9:00 am

Mariposa Restaurant - Level Three

Tickets: $25

Benefits Dress for Success Dallas

Raffle items provided by: Craig Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Zeal Med Spa & Salon

RSVP: dallas@dressforsuccess.org or 972-392-9770

A Night with Fragrance Designer Niven Morgan Benefiting The Clayton Dabney Foundation

Come out for an evening of fun with fragrance designer Niven Morgan benefiting The Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer. You will be able to enjoy the new Niven Morgan Collection Mustique while sipping on cocktails, snacking delectable appetizers and taking in the wide assortment of clothes at Tootsie's. No need to just look though, buy away as 15% of the proceeds will go to The Clayton Dabney Foundation.

The Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer was created when a courageous six year-old lost his battle with cancer. His legacy lives on through the foundation and the support of many volunteers who donate both their time and money to further the cause to help needy families who struggle with a child dying from cancer.

Please remember that September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

WHO: The Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer

WHAT: A Night With Fragrance Designer Niven Morgan Benefiting The Clayton Dabney Foundation

WHEN: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

WHERE: Tootsie's 8300 Preston Road, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75225

RSVP: rsvp@franciscoandco.com

Mission Ole' Fiesta & Fundraiser

Trinity River Mission

invites you to

Mission Ole

Saturday, October 23, 2010

6:30 - 11:00 pm

at the home of Amy Turner

3824 Beverly Drive 75205

Honorary Chairs:

Julie and Jim Turner

Join TRM for their annual fiesta and largest fundraiser - an evening of mariachi’s, margaritas, a delicious mexican dinner, oustanding live and silent auction, and casino night!

Trinity River Mission provides educational-based programs to over 450 children, K through 12th grade, with a wait-list for high school students. The unique culture of strong parental involvement at the Mission goes a long way to promote the family values and hard work ethic that helps ensure the highest return for your dollar, and the children’s greatest chance at success. Since 2004, Trinity River Mission has seen 90-100% of its participating high school students graduate.

Your donation to Mission Ole' will support, enhance and expand these tutoring, reading and mentoring initiatives. Please help us break the cycle of generational poverty in West Dallas.

RSVP here by October 3

Texas Trailblazer Awards

2010 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon

benefitting The Family Place

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

12:00 noon
Brook Hollow Golf Club (map)

Honorary Chair - Nancy C. Rogers
Event Co-Chairs - Janet Nylund and Angela Nash

Texas Trailblazer - Nancy Lieberman, Basketball Hall of Fame

Man of Influence - Charles McKinney, Heroes Foundation

Guest Speaker - Joe Ehrmann of Coach for America, Inc.
Joe Ehrmann is an elite athlete, educator, motivator, coach and professional speaker. Ehrmann develops leaders to be their best—personally, professionally, and relationally—in business, on the field and in life.

The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon raises funds to support the comprehensive programs of The Family Place and ensure that life-saving services will be available to women victims and their innocent children for years to come.

The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Award recognizes a local woman who has achieved significant success despite the obstacles she has faced along the way. She is a woman who has accomplished a "first" and opened the doors of opportunity for other women. She has made significant contributions either in her community, business or profession. No matter what her accomplishments, however, she is a woman who has blazed a trail for others to follow.

Contact: Kelly Cruse / klcruse@familyplace.org / 214-443-7766

For tickets or sponsorships, click here.

bolarti Launch Party

Please join us to celebrate the launch of bolarti.com, a bespoke handbag atelier. Meet Wendi McGowan, founder of bolarti, and view her debut collection of hand-made, hand painted clutches and handbags.

Thursday September 30th
Sambuca Uptown
2120 McKinney Avenue
6:00-8:00 pm
Come & Go

Complimentary 'bolartini' & hors d'oeuvres

20% of launch party sales will benefit

Booker T. Washington School of Visual & Performing Arts

via the Junior League of Dallas.

RSVP to sabra@sg-pr.com

"A Woman's Heart" Reception

Come out for the first annual "A Woman's Heart" Reception. The evening will be very special and a wonderful fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign.

"A Woman's Heart" Reception

WHEN: Wednesday, September 30th, 2010 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WHERE: NTEC, Inc. 6170 Research Road, Frisco, Texas 75034

CLICK HERE for registration and tickets

Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program

Become the Ultimate Sustainable Resource – Volunteer

The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program is a FREE series of training classes designed to educate residents on green living and enable volunteers to share their expertise with others.

Volunteer Training

Thursdays, Sept. 30 through Nov. 4

7 to 9 p.m.

Parkway Service Center (map)

4120 W. Plano Parkway (at Commerce Road)

Topics include water quality and conservation, air quality, basic composting, recycling, conscious consumption, water-conscious and chemical-free yard care, alternative energy sources, and conservation techniques.

The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program provides 12 hours of instruction and attendees are required to complete 24 hours of volunteer service. Volunteers maintain demonstration gardens, speak to civic groups and homeowners associations, staff the reuse center, research and write articles, and participate in the Live Green Expo.

To register, contact Deb Bliss at (972) 769-4313 or debb@plano.gov

Dallas Institute Open House

Who: The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

What: You and a guest are invited to an Open House. Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and presentations by engaging speakers.

When: Tuesday, September 28 5:30 p.m. (Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Where: 2719 Routh Street Dallas, TX 75201

R.S.V.P: chinton@dallasinstitute.org or 214-981-8822

ClubCorp Charity Classic 2010

ClubCorp Charity Classic 2010
Freedom Night "United We Play"

Tower Club Dallas
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
7-11 pm

We're Going All Out So You Can Go All In!
50 Bucks * 3 Charities * 1 Night

* Live Music & DJ
* Fun & Games Galore
* Texas Hold 'em Tournament
* Open Bar & Heavy Hors d'houvres
* Silent Auction
* Dress to Impress

Attendance is Limited to First 300 Guests
Reservations Required by Calling ClubLine at 1-800-433-5079

Benefiting:
Augie's Quest / MDA
EFNT (Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas)
The Employee Partners Care Foundation (ClubCorp's Employee Partners)

The Limelight: Odyssey Healthcare

Odyssey Healthcare is one of the largest hospice providers in the country. This hospice service provides care for patients with all types of illnesses. Under Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance programs, Odyssey will provide medical supplies and equipment associated with the terminal illness, such as bandages, catheters, oxygen, hospital bed, wheelchair and walkers, at no cost to the patient. Odyssey will also provide medications associated with the terminal illness to help relieve symptoms at no cost to the patient.

Odyssey provides patients with specialized hospice “comfort care” and offers compassionate care for people coping with a life-limiting illness. Odyssey goes the extra mile to enable patients to live their lives fully while sharing what precious time remains with their loved ones and friends. When a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, Odyssey’s comfort care providers help to treat the symptoms caused by the disease when the disease cannot be cured.

Although providing comfort care can require much time, commitment and specialized training, there are several ways you can help out. Volunteer Services will send out an email request for food donations to patients under hospice care that can no longer afford the basic necessities. Spa Days are hosted for residents at assisted living communities throughout Dallas. Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy a day of spa-like pampering for much-deserving residents and patients. Other seasonal events require volunteers when providing these socially unique experiences for those affected by life-limiting illnesses.

If you’d like to volunteer for these events or to fulfill food donation requests, please see contact information listed below for Volunteer Services Manager, Lorrie Anderson with Odyssey Hospice.
Odyssey Hospice
5440 Harvest Hill Road
Dallas TX 75230
P: 972-720-0999
E: LAnderson@odsyhealth.com

Captain Hope's Kids - Golf Classic

2010 Captain Hope’s Kids
18th Annual Golf Classic

Monday, September 27, 2010

Prestonwood Country Club
The Hills, 6600 Columbine Way, Texas, Plano, TX 75093

10:30 am: Registration, driving range and putting contest
12:00 Noon: Shotgun start
5:00 pm: Silent auction, awards and dinner

Contact: Jeanne Reyer 214.630.5765 x14 Jeanne@captainhope.org

Sponsor-Donor Package

Register online here

Captain Hope’s Kids has one goal in mind, to help those who cannot help themselves, children. Through the collection of donations, supplies and fundraisers, we intend to give homeless children their best chance at living a normal life.

Through our programs, events and partnerships, we aim to better the lives of every homeless child in North Texas, and eventually the rest of the United States. We are the only organization of our kind, which is why donations of goods, time and money are so important — because we can help children everywhere, and so can you.

Vino & Vinyasa Series

Sunday, September 26th

&

Sunday, October 3rd

6-7pm

W Hotel - Victory Park

W Dallas and lululemon athletica NorthPark are teaming up for yoga bliss on Sunday nights this fall. Escape to the tranquility of the hotel’s first floor Living Room Terrace while you wind down and stretch out in style. Detox with an hour of complimentary vinyasa yoga, and then stick around afterwards to retox with $3 vino and specials on healthy bites.

BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat). Water and towels provided.
Space is limited. RSVP: rsvp.01521@whotels.com

The Hoffen Foundation - Sunset Dinner Cruise

The Hoffen Foundation
“Pirates of the Caribbean”
Sunset Dinner Cruise

Friday, September 24th, 2010
7:30 – 10:30 pm

Lake Lewisville

Ahoy Mateys!! Please join the “Pirates of the Caribbean” Charity Dinner Cruise and enjoy a fabulous evening aboard the biggest sailing vessel on Lake Lewisville, the Chamonix II, in support of The Hoffen Foundation for Children’s Charities!

Sail the moonlit waters of Lake Lewisville while dancing the night away or relaxing in the moonlight. Enjoy dinner, beverages, music, fun, and a great opportunity to meet new friends and most importantly, providing the ability to give hope and support for children in need. Don’t forget the treasures -- great raffle prizes donated by some of our generous local merchants!

Cost : $50
Includes pair of Texas Rangers tickets (Sept 27th or 28th game), 1 raffle ticket, dinner, Pirate Punch and other beverages, water and soft drinks

Extra raffle ticket for fellow pirates, so get your costumes ready!
Space is limited to 85 passengers. Sign up here!

Please bring a children's DVD or stuffed animal for donation to local children’s hospitals. If you would like to become more involved in our cause, please contact one of our directors or visit with us on the boat! Hope to see you there.

Click here for more details

Contact:
Linda Lemmond
Linda.Lemmond@sbcglobal.net
214-803-9186

Taste of the Fair

Come join the State Fair celebration

with live music from Jackie Don Loe.

Bring cash to enjoy yummy food as the opening day parade
marches down Main Street! Parade starts at 12:00 noon.

*CORN DOGS*COTTON CANDY*FUNNEL CAKES*ICE CREAM*

Pinkle Toes Pedicure for Susan G. Komen

Go pink for a great cause! V Spa at the Hilton Anatole is proud to present the "Pinkle Toes" pedicure special throughout this October to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Pinkle Toes" pedicure begins with a envigorating pink grapefruit foot soak, scrub, and moisturizer. Your toes will be finished in a lovely pink polish from SpaRitual's "In-Pink Breast Cancer Collection." Proceeds from each pedicure will benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. Now isn't this the perfect date to make with a friend?


What: "Pinkle Toes" Pedicure October Special
Where: V Spa at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
Price: $50 ($10 of each pedicure benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation)
Contact: 214.761.7800

Kids of Dallas: Night of Superstars

Superstar (Soo’-per-star’) or (Soo’-puh-stah’) n.: 1. One who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance 2. One who has great popular appeal.

Generally, at some point in kids’ lives, they dream of becoming a Superstar - an actor, athlete, singer, dancer, model, etc. Unfortunately, because of the importance society places on physical appearance, many kids feel they could never experience a life of stardom, due to incurable diseases, birth defects, or accidents which have left them disfigured. The understanding of being different is ever present, and even the simplest challenges that await these children on a day-to-day basis often make our worst days seem sadly insignificant. Yet through their unimaginable strength and courage, these children continue to overcome immense adversity. Unknowingly, these kids make a major impact on the lives of those around them, oftentimes serving as the source of inspiration for many of our own greatest accomplishments. Undoubtedly, the time is long overdue to celebrate these kids for their many contributions to our lives and help them realize what Superstars they truly are!

We invite you to join us on this star-studded evening to make their SUPERSTAR status official!

Local media will be onsite as our Superstars exit their limos to walk the red carpet with Sports, TV and Radio celebrities, while hundreds of adoring fans cheer them on! Please be sure to bring pens and paper to get their autographs and cameras to take a picture with them!

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Winspear Opera House – AT&T Performance Center

Doors Open at 5:15p (PLEASE show up prior to the kids’ 5:45p arrival)
Red Carpet Event 5:45p - 7:30p
Performance at 8:00p by The Blue Man Group
Post Reception 8:00p–1:00a at Jorge’s – Arts One Plaza

Attire: Black tie requested - Cocktail & Jacket Required

Purchase tickets here
Red Carpet Event Tickets: $35 (includes 1 comp drink at Red Carpet event)
Platinum Tickets: $75 (includes 2 comp drinks at Red Carpet event & entry to VIP area at Jorge’s for Post Reception)

BLUE MAN GROUP TICKETS (Additional Charge):

Orchestra, Terrace and Mezzanine: $85
Dress Circle: $65

Grand Tier: $40
($10 from each Blue Man Group ticket purchased will be donated to our participating charities)

Click here for Blue Man Group tickets and enter promo code "Superstars"

For further information, contact Greg Johnson gjohnson@wcrealestategroup.com

Hosted by Supporters of Children's Charities

Join Neiman Marcus and The Family Place for the 2011 Stiletto Strut!

Dallas Children's Theatre Cabaret Gala

CABARET GALA benefiting the Dallas Children's Theatre

Saturday, October 2
8:30pm - 11:30pm
In the Venetian Room at the Farimont Hotel - Dallas

Be entertained in grand style with a true Broadway cabaret lineup featuring veteran performers. The Venetian Room of the Fairmont has an all-star lineup from the honorary chair to the featured entertainer. On stage will be Jason Graae with Alex Rybeck. If Jason’s name doesn’t immediately wake up a couple of brain cells, not to worry. It just shows that you’re not all that familiar with the glitzy world of music on both coasts. He’s done everything from one-man shows, Broadway to “Friends.”

Ruth Buzzi is Honorary Chair of this event. Money raised will benefit the Dallas Children's Theatre, which makes entertainment and culture available to young minds who need it most during their formative years. Be a part of this important cause, and have a night out on the town you won't soon forget.


Yvonne Crum and Ruth Buzzi are no strangers to gala events...come and join the fun.

For tickets call (214) 978-0110.

Visit their events page on Facebook by searching "CABARET GALA benefiting the Dallas Children's Theatre"

The Limelight: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Only 90 minutes from Dallas, you can easily escape the everyday and explore the rugged beauty of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Amidst the live oak, limestone and juniper, nestled away in the rustic hills of Somervell County you will discover a sanctuary for endangered species. Their goal is promoting the preservation and procreation of threatened/endangered species, environmental awareness and a recreational and educational experience for people of all ages.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is dedicated to the conservation of species in peril, conducting scientific research, training of professionals, responsible management of natural resources, and public education.

The drive-through animal safari allows you to experience the animals in their habitat and surroundings. Food is available for purchase at the Front Gate to feed the animals from your car window during the drive. At the half-way point on top of the hill, stop for a snack at the Cafe and sit at the Overlook to enjoy a great view of the entire preserve.

Fossil Rim wants you to explore and discover endangered species via their Scenic Drive, Guided Tours, staying in one of their Bunkhouses, Safari Tents or The Lodge, enjoying the animals at the Children's Animal Center and the Glen Rose/Somervell County area.

Get Involved, Make A Difference
The animals depend on each of you - visitors, members, donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors - for the continuation of conservation efforts. Fossil Rim has undertaken the monumental task of saving species by using their vast acreage as a breeding facility. In giving these animals a more natural environment, they are paving the way to maximize their potential to propagate their species as would occur in the wild. Each time you purchase a ticket, buy a souvenir, enjoy a meal, take a tour, learn something by attending a program or spend the night on property you are supporting endangered species and Fossil Rim's mission.

There are many ways to donate to Fossil Rim! Money is the obvious one, but consider donations in kind, become a volunteer or a sponsor. One of the easiest donations is a marketing donation... tell a friend!

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 entity specializing in captive breeding programs for indigenous and exotic endangered and threatened species of animals.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

2155 County Road 2008

Glen Rose, Texas 76043

info@fossilrim.org
Toll Free 888.775.6742