Fight Childhood Asthma!

Dallas Cowboy Center and five-time Pro Bowl Selection Andre Gurode, will host the Second Annual Celebrity Weekend fundraiser for his charity, Center of Attention Foundation, Inc (COA). This year, Gurode is proud to announce The Asthma Management Program at Children's Medical Center as beneficiary of his foundation. This weekend filled event takes place this Friday, June 3rd to Sunday June 5th, 2011 and will offer VIP and public events. Please go to www.andregurode65.com for more information and see the many special guests who will be attending!

Children's Cancer Fund: Luncheon Success!

Wow, this year the Children's Cancer Fund Luncheon raised a whopping amount of money for their wonderful cause; over $270,000! They certainly exceeded their goal and had a wonderful time while doing so with the luncheon and fashion show.

You would think Children's Cancer Fund would take a breather for a bit, but they are already preparing their 2012 Luncheon and Fashion Show with co-chairs Lori Buschel and Keyea Webster. It is sure to be another huge success, so please plan on joining them in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Congratulations from all of us at RSVP Calendar!

Racing Round Up for Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Gilley's Dallas

The race is on to build the new Children's Museum inside the forth-coming Perot Museum of Nature & Science. With help from big-name race car drivers like Michael Andretti and Danica Patrick, the museum should cross the finish line in plenty of time!

The Michael Andretti Foundation, along with the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, will host a special event to benefit the new Children's Museum, currently under construction, with some proceeds going to Speedway Children's Charities at Texas Motor Speedway. Along with Andretti and Patrick, the evening will include appearances by IndyCar superstars Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mike Conway.

There will be live and silent auctions featuring wine country travel packages, racing memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime IndyCar experiences.

Tickets: $250 per person for standard ticket / $350 per person for VIP access
Click here to purchase tickets

Funds raised will support the design, development and educational programming for the new Children's Museum.

Resounding Harmony Concert

Resounding Harmony
A concert benefitting the Palliative Care Services
of Children's Medical Center

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
8:00 PM
Meyerson Symphony Center

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.resoundingharmony.org/

7th Annual Healing Hearts Invitational

7th Annual Healing Hearts Invitational Golf Tournament
Monday, June 6, 2011
TPC Craig Ranch in Mckinney

Last year, the Healing Hearts Invitational raised $125,000 for children victimized of abuse and neglect in Collin County. Help make this year's event a success once again! View event brochure here.

Click here to register today!

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Blondes vs Brunettes Kick-Off Party

4th Annual Blondes vs Brunettes Dallas
Kick-Off Party
Friday, June 3, 2011
9:30pm - 2:00am
Penguin Piano Bar - 2512 Cedar Springs in Uptown

Help us kick off the 2011 BvB Season!
$15 donation at the door benefits Alzheimer's Association
$10 donation for BvB Participants
http://www.bvbdallas.org/

Dallas Theater Center's Centerstage 2011

On June 4, 2011, Dallas Theater Center will bring the bright lights of Broadway to you!

Dallas Theater Center is thrilled to announce its headliner for Centerstage 2011, Kelli O’Hara! Nominated for three Tony awards for performances in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, and South Pacific, Kelli has established herself as one of Broadway’s leading ladies.

Centerstage 2011 will be an unforgettable evening featuring specialty cocktails, three courses of culinary art by Wolfgang Puck, the one-night-only Dallas debut of a Broadway sensation, and an after party with the wild and crazy D.J. Lady Bunny that will keep you dancing into the wee hours of the morning—all set in the elegance and style of a 1930s supper club. And what’s more, it will be an evening to celebrate and support Dallas Theater Center’s high-quality programming and extensive community outreach.

Individual tickets for Centerstage 2011 are $1,000 and underwriting levels start at $2,500. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM.

Press inquiries can be made to Kelsey Guy, PR Manager, at 214.252.3923. All other inquiries about Centerstage 2011 can be directed to Robin Pomelnikov, Manager of Events, at 214.252.3915.

10th Annual “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala

10th Annual “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Omni Mandalay Las Colinas
6:30 p.m.

CISDR’s 25th Birthday celebration shines brilliantly with this spectacular event set prominently as the 2011 showpiece. We are thrilled to announce that Amy Turner is serving as Chair of our 2011 “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala!

During this anniversary celebration, CISDR is especially privileged to have Kathy Klingaman and Barbara Hunt Crow’s involvement in such noteworthy roles. As Honorary Chair of the Gala, Kathy offers her dynamic leadership and enthusiasm to this organization. Barbara Hunt Crow is graciously serving as Honorary Chairperson for the entire year’s birthday celebration. Barbara’s guidance and selfless spirit are inspirational. Together these women are articulate and enthusiastic advocates for CISDR and the struggling, yet capable young students we serve and we are truly appreciative of their active involvement and dedication.

Please join them and all of us on June 4th for a dazzling, diamond studded evening of fine dining, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and more! Click here to register.

Celebrity Waiter Luncheon Kick-Off Party

It is that time of the year again for the Celebrity Waiter Luncheon Kick-Off Party benefiting Family Gateway. The actual event will be fun-filled as always, helping a wonderful organization supporting homeless families become sufficient on their own.

You will not want to miss this event at the fabulous DUO All Things Culinary, owned and hosted by the always lovely Lynae Fearing and Tracy Rathbun. Sip on delicious cocktails and nibble hors d'oeuvres while purchasing tickets to the luncheon on September 23rd and the beautiful, unique objects throughout DUO. If you begin having buyer's remorse on your way home with a bag full of wonderful merchandise, remember that 15% of sales at the kick-off party will go towards Family Gateway, which will immediately ease the regret! What a great way to get all of us extra excited for the Celebrity Waiter Luncheon.

WHO: Family Gateway
WHAT: Celebrity Waiter Luncheon Kick-Off Party (CLICK HERE for information on the luncheon).
WHEN: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: DUO All Things Culinary 7721 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75209
RSVP: esantillan@familygateway.org or 214.823.4500 x107.

Dallas Children’s Literacy Group Luncheon

Former First Lady, Laura W. Bush, and her daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, are the keynote speakers for a luncheon benefitting AVANCE-Dallas, Inc. The luncheon hosted by Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC) will take place on Friday, June 3, 2011, at noon at the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom in Dallas, Texas.

AVANCE-Dallas (pronounced “Ah-VON-say”) provides early childhood education and support to at-risk, economically impoverished Hispanic families, and this year marks the organization’s 15th anniversary of advancing children. AVANCE’s goal is to teach parents how to work with their children at the most critical age of development—birth to three years of age—to prepare the children to stay in school and excel in academics. AVANCE offers a child-parent education program at 25 sites in low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. Last year, AVANCE-Dallas served 864 children and 775 parents in its Parent-Child Education Program where parents learn how to transform their homes into lifelong learning laboratories by regularly reading with their children and verbally engaging them every day.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC) is a volunteer organization comprised of approximately 300 women attorneys from the Dallas/Ft. Worth-area who are committed to raising awareness and support for local charities that benefit women, children or families.

The public is invited to hear Mrs. Bush and Jenna Bush Hager speak about the impact parents can have on their children’s early development and literacy. For information on sponsorship opportunities and tickets to the luncheon, please contact AVANCE-Dallas’s Executive Director, Ms. Lisa Oglesby Rocha at loglesby.dal@avance.org

Click here to learn about the sponsorship opportunities.

For information about ASC, visit http://www.ascdallas.com/ or visit ASC’s Facebook Event page.

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

Giving Never Goes Out of Style

Neither rain, nor cold, nor wet feet could dampen the enthusiasm of the dedicated women who attended the annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon on May 2 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Co-chairs, Patti Flowers and Pam Busbee, attired in rain boots and umbrellas, greeted the well-dressed audience with welcoming smiles. Sandra Cecil was the Honorary Chairman of the annual sold-out event and WFAA's Debbie Denmon was mistress of ceremonies.

Patti Flowers and Pam Busbee, Co-Chairs of Salvation Army Fashion Show & Luncheon

Once again Jan Strimple Production created the incredible tented Runway Show from the "best dressed" closets and stores in Dallas. Walking the runway were young models Jessica Jones and first-timer Mary Margaret Hancock. Jessica is the daughter of Karen Jones and granddaughter of Gene Jones. Mary Margaret Hancock is the daughter of Margaret Hancock and granddaughter of Marilyn Augur and Barbara Hancock-all past chairs of the event.
Linda Armstrong Kelly; Barbara Charlton, Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary President;
Margot Perot and Marilyn Augur

From Chanel handbags to couture suits, the gently enjoyed worn or never worn clothes and accessories donated by the Metroplex's best dressed make this annual fashion event the ultimate recycling opportunity. "We are so fortunate to live in Dallas where sharing is always fashionable and gently enjoyed clothes can keep on giving," said Flowers. "The Fashion Show, the Chic Boutique and the WEARhouse Sale all provided multiple opportunities to purchase designer items at fabulous prices."
Pam Busbee; Sandra Cecil, Honorary Chairman; Barbara Charlton and Patti Flowers

"The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of individuals in need for 20 years," said Captain Michelle Matthews. "Over the years, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary has raised $7.25 million dollars and given back over $5.5 million to the Salvation Army programs in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, including homeless shelters and prevention, youth programs, emergency financial assistance and domestic violence programs."

2011 Go Red for Women Luncheon

2011 Go Red For Women Luncheon
The Hilton Anatole Grand Ballroom
Friday, June 10, 2011
10am - 1:30pm

Keynote Speaker: Nancy Lieberman

Take your seat at the table. Join other outstanding and dedicated women and men at the Dallas Go Red for Women Luncheon. Hear the survivor stories, remember the expert advice, and Make it Your Mission to share in the commitment to fight the No.1 killer of women.

Together the women of Go Red can bring a voice to this silent killer to help save lives. We can listen to what our hearts are telling us, talk to our doctors, and spread the word to our friends and community about making the right choices and taking action.

Go Red For Women needs you to shatter the silence by choosing to Speak Up about heart disease. Be part of the movement, make choices, speak up and spread the word. By sharing this commitment with Go Red For Women, together we can help save lives. Be a part of this extraordinary day.

Our Hearts. Our Choice.

Tickets: $125
Click here to reserve your seat today!

2011 Go Red For Women Signature Auction Item: Enjoy a private dinner for 6 prepared by Richard Chamberlain, Chef and Proprietor of Chamberlain’s Restaurants. Includes golf for the guys and a day of pampering for the gals. Toast to your day with a case of wine and a fabulous evening of fine dining and great friends.

Shoe Theme Kicks off 1st Festa della Donna

The Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center (DPRC) celebrated its first annual Festa della Donna Women’s Brunch hosted by DPRC Life Alliance, at Royal Oaks Country Club on May 3. Funds raised through this event will support the work of the Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center to women in unplanned pregnancies where over 5,800 one-on-one client visits were facilitated last year.

Place card favors

Committee members who planned the event included: Diane Jones, event chair, Lori Battaglia, Mary Cardenas, Celia Coon, Katy Davies, Brooke Davis, Katie Dulin, Rebecca Ellis, Mary Jayne Fogerty, Mimi Gilliland, Cathy King Lawson, Eileen McAleenan, Mary Pate, Kyle Renard, Janet Salazar, Ashley Sambrano, Ellen Sambrano, Cathy Sisk, Terri Speicher, Suzanna Voss, Cindy Weber and Lynn Yanez.

2011 Festa della Donna Event Committee

The theme of the event was Flats to Platforms…Walking in the Path of Inspirational Women. The Decorations Committee, chaired by Rebecca Ellis, created beautiful floral centerpieces using colorful platform stilettos atop tiered pillows tied with orange ribbon. Each of the 175 attendees received a theme-inspired gift to take home, as well as goodie bags donated by various retailers and spas. Three large Gift Baskets were given out as door prizes with a retail value of more than $600 each. Ellie Lofaro of Heart, Mind & Soul Ministries, was the featured guest speaker and left brunch attendees feeling appreciated and inspired.

Shoe Centerpiece

Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center is a life affirming, evangelical ministry that serves the greater Dallas community through its three clinics in east, west and central Dallas. DPRC extends compassionate help, hope and life to women in unplanned pregnancies and offers healing to those who have experienced pregnancy terminations. Since 1983, the ministry has facilitated more than 73,371 client visits, including women and their families. All services are provided confidentially and free of charge. For more information on the ministry or volunteer opportunities visit the website at http://www.friendsofdprc.com/ or contact Cathy King Lawson at cking@dallasprc.com.

7th Annual Nicky's Week

Join RA Sushi for our 7th Annual Nicky's Week, a week-long fundraiser benefiting cancer research and treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

From May 29th - June 4th, all 25 RA Sushi locations - including the local restaurant at The Shops at Legacy in Plano - will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Edamame, Tootsy Maki, Shrimp Nigiri, Pork Gyoza, Tuna Tataki, Chicken Yakitori and select beverages to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Nicky's Week was developed in memory of St. Jude patient Nicholas "Nicky" Mailliard, who lost a long battle with brain cancer in February 2005 at the young age of 13. A nephew of one of RA Sushi's founders, Nicky held a special place in the hearts of RA Sushi associates throughout the organization. Since 2005, RA Sushi and our guests have raised over $700,000 for cancer research and treatment at St. Jude.

Good Food and Good Fun for a Great Cause.

Council for Life Food & Wine Event

www.councilforlife.org/junior-event

Dog & Kitty City Garage Sale

First Annual HSDC Garage Sale

Saturday, May 21st
10:00am - 3:00pm
Sons of Herman Hall

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Dallas County/Dog & Kitty City

Clean out those closets, chests, garages and cabinets and put together a donation package for this event. Ask friends, family, coworkers, neighbors to donate their usable household goods too. Let's make this a great success for our furry friends. Tax receipts are available for Fair Market Value!

We also need volunteers to work the event, beginning at 7 am on Saturday with set up. Your truck or van can be put to great use transporting from storage to the event.

Contact events@dognkittycity.org to donate and/or to volunteer your time.

World Vision North Texas Grand Opening

You are invited to celebrate

World Vision's North Texas Grand Opening
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
10:30am Ribbon Cutting
11:00am-4:00pm Warehouse Tours
World Vision - 3325 Roy Orr Boulevard; Grand Prairie 75050

See how World Vision's work equips and empowers communities to build healthy, safe, and productive environments where vulnerable children have opportunities to thrive. Volunteer at the event by assembling disaster caregiver kids to benefit local children and families in times of need.

For more information contact: Roxane Lopex
rlopex@worldvision.org / 972-790-1204 x2226

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Wigs, Wardrobes & Wine at Allie-Coosh

Join The Bridge Breast Network at Allie-Coosh tonight
for an informal fashion show!

Allie-Coosh owner, Paulette Martsolf, is the designer of all things in store (minus select accessories) and has even launched her own jewelry designs.

Allie-Coosh has been in Snider Plaza for 18 years and is a favorite of high society women who carry a style of sophistication and edge. The boutique is known for their special occasion wear (mother-of-the bride, charity events, galas, etc.) and philanthropic means.

Paulette, with her affection for and daily wear of wigs, is partnering with Mimi’s Wig boutique for the May 19th event. They are bringing wigs for the party guests to “play” with during the informal fashion show and are ultimately donating wigs to The Bridge Breast Network as well as a monetary donation.

RSVP 214-363-8616 or mail@allie-coosh.com

2nd Annual Angels for Eos Golf Tournament and Par-Tee

The 2nd Annual Angels for Eos Golf Tournament has been scheduled for
June 4, 2011
at Tour 18
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM

Win a 2011 E-Class From Park Place Dallas For A Hole-In-One!
Click here to register - $150 per person

Par-Tee For A Cure Gala & Silent Auction
June 3, 2011
Marie Gabrielle
VIP Reception 7:00-8:00 pm
Main Par-Tee 8:00 pm-Midnight

Click Here To Register For Par-Tee

http://www.angelsforeos.org/

Save the Date - Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Opening Weekend

Planning for the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Opening Celebration continues, and the dates are now set for the weekend of March 2, 2012. Construction crews are stringing 58 elegant cables on this signature bridge designed by internationally known architect, engineer and artist Santiago Calatrava. The bridge will be Calatrava's first vehicular bridge to be built in the U.S. to connect Singleton Blvd. in West Dallas across the Trinity River to Woodall Rodgers in downtown Dallas.

Community leader Lynn McBee and The Trinity Trust and Trinity Commons Foundation are leading the planning for this momentous occasion.

The honorary event chairs for the grand opening weekend include the three Dallas mayors who have worked and continue to work on The Trinity project: The Honorable Ron Kirk, The Honorable Laura Miller, and The Honorable Tom Leppert, as well as the soon-to-be-elected new Dallas Mayor.

Friday, March 2, 2012 – Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Party
Ticketed event with underwriting opportunities available soon

Saturday, March 3, 2012 – Ribbon Cutting and Street Fair
Free and open to the public

Sunday, March 4, 2012 – Community Day
Free and open to the public

Sponsorships and underwriting will be available soon. For more information on the weekend, contact Melanie Ferguson at 214.740.1616
or visit http://www.thetrinitytrust.org/

Nexus Spring Luncheon Raises Record Breaking Funds

Bush Twins and Candice Crawford Help Raise Record Breaking Funds for Nexus Spring Luncheon

Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager (pictured below) were the featured speakers of the 2011 Spring Luncheon benefiting Nexus Recovery Center. This annual event hosted by The Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center was held on May 12, 2011 at Union Station and raised over $95,000. This amount is nearly double the sum raised in the annual luncheon's recent history, and the attendance more than doubled.
A crowd of 560+ people attended the luncheon where the Bush twins participated in a Q&A moderated by Candice Crawford, fiancé of Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys' quarterback. Candice posed questions to Jenna and Barbara on life as a President's daughter, living with the secret service, their involvement with Nexus Recovery Center and more.
Hours preceding the luncheon, the Bush twins, Candice Crawford and VIP luncheon sponsors toured the Nexus Recovery Center campus. Beverly Barry, The Women's Auxiliary President, Becca Crowell, Nexus Executive Director and Stacy Burns, Nexus Clinic Director, introduced the speakers to select women and their children benefiting from the Nexus program. The theme of this year's luncheon, "The Miracle that Happens in Between", is a direct quote from a Nexus client who once described her experience there as the miracle that happens in between addiction and recovery, despair and hope. Accordingly, a former client of Nexus Recovery Center bravely shared her personal story of battling her addiction and how Nexus helped her successfully overcome. Additionally, a Nexus video entitled "The Miracle that Happens in Between" detailed how Nexus empowers women and families to break the cycle of addiction.
This 2011 luncheon was Co-Chaired by Susan Griffiths and Dee Velvin, with Honorary Chair Allie Beth Allman. Wolfgang Puck catered the lunch and "Nexus Blend" iced tea was served compliments of The Cultured Cup.

In appreciation of the Bush twins' support of Nexus Recovery Center, two of the luncheon sponsors presented custom designed necklaces from Bella Rose Jewelry, as well as tea cup sets from Prouna to the speakers.

Peace, Hope and Butterflies

Ready for some fun Sunday entertainment with the whole family? Come out to Children's Medical Center to join Miracle Players Foundation for Peace, Hope & Butterflies. 100% of the proceeds will go towards funding pediatric cancer research at Children's Medical Center.

There will be all kinds of excitement and fun: a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, tasty hot dogs and so much more! Do not miss out on all of this, it will be a day worth remembering. We are so lucky to have such great facilities to try and better the community and fight pediatric cancer, so please come for a day of fun.

Learn more on how to become a sponsor or sponsor a butterfly, by CLICKING HERE.

WHO: Miracle Players Foundation
WHAT: Peace, Hope & Butterflies FREE ADMISSION (Activity Tickets: $1 tickets, 20 tickets for $15 or an unlimited wristband for $25).
WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2011 3:00 - 6:00 PM
WHERE: Children's Medical Center Flag Pole Hill 8100 Doran Circle, Dallas, TX.
INFORMATION: http://www.mpcamp.org/

Exhibit Kids Tee's

We always want our kids to look adorable, then again, how could they not! Exhibit Kids designs come from artists throughout the world, chosen by the experts at Exhibit Kids and then put on a short-run limited edition. So you truly can say your child is wearing a work of art!

All of the t-shirts are 100% organic cotton and a portion of the proceeds goes directly back to these emerging artists. A great idea and the t-shirts are wonderful. Go ahead and get on their website to buy some cute tee's and help these amazing artists in the process. On top of these virtual pieces of art, each shirt is only $28, no tax and 2-day shipping! Waste no time, they go quickly!

The MAC's Uptown Trolley Stop Market

The MAC invites you to the Uptown Trolley Stop Market. This open-air market will celebrate the local community and acquaint the Uptown neighborhood with local foods, artisans, and organizations.

Sunday, June 12
11:00 to 4:00pm
MAC parking lot - 3120 McKinney Avenue

Celebrate the lively experience of the Uptown neighborhood and the Uptown Trolley Stop Market. For updates, join The MAC on Facebook!

The Science of Pizza

Sci-Tech Discovery Center will present an evening of Pizza Science

Wednesday, May 18
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen
700 E. Campbell Rd in Richardson

A percentage of proceeds will be donated back to Sci-Tech to support its hands-on discovery experiences in science, math and technology. During dinner, guests will be introduced to the science and math behind pizza making with scheduled demonstrations:
The Physics of Pizza Tossing (6:15 and 7:15 pm)
Coal-Fired Kitchen Chemistry (6:45 and 7:45 pm)


This unique fundraiser is one of many innovative events scheduled during the month of May, which is designated as Sci-Tech’s Mind-Stretching Fund month. Diners will measure the area of their pizza, calculate the price per slice, diameter and more.

Diners are encouraged to make advance reservations by calling 214.909.3448 or emailing gattib@aol.com

Howl at Hillside

HOWL AT HILLSIDE

is a dog adoption event to benefit the White Rock Lake Dog Park

Saturday, May 14th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hillside Village Shopping Center - 6465 East Mockingbird Lane

Dallas Animal Services, DFW Rescue Me, Metroplex Mutts, & Operation Kindness will have dogs available for adoption.

David Woo, author of Top Dogs and Their Pets, will be signing and selling copies of his book. There will be a silent auction of the following prints:
· Nolan Ryan's 5,000th strikeout pitch, signed by Nolan Ryan and David Woo
· Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan. This is the only image of these two famous golfers together since 1947, which is signed by both golfers and David Woo
· Caesar Millan with his dogs, signed by Caesar Millan and David Woo
· Dr. Phil, signed by Dr. Phil and David WooThe Peninsula Neighborhood Association, Inc. (the Taste of White Rock Dinner Club Books) will donate 1/2 of the $10 sale price of the books sold at this event to the Dog Park (up to $500). If you would like to become a vendor or a sponsor at this event, please contact Allison Stapleton at 214-989-4152 /allison@twinroseinvestments.com OR Ashley Watson at 214-989-4155 / ashley@twinroseinvestments.com