Free Simulcast of The Dallas Opera's Madame Butterfly at The Star in Frisco

The Dallas Opera, in partnership with The Star in Frisco and with support from founding sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, is extremely proud to announce the company’s first simulcast at The Star in Frisco – and the fifteenth free Dallas Opera simulcast since 2010 – scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The action begins at 6:30pm co-hosted by KLUV Radio’s legendary on-air personality, Jody Dean and TDO’s own Education Program Senior Manager, Kristian Roberts.

Pre-show activities include a special cartoon screening, interviews with the cast and crew, and trivia for Opera Swag.

Get there early at 4:30pm and experience the Family Zone, presented by TDO’s Arc committee in partnership with the Texas Discovery Garden, with fun crafts, learning activities, butterfly photo booth, and more.

Visit http://dallasopera.org/simulcast/ for more information.

bigBang! 2013 this Friday

Join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Dallas Social Venture Partners and The Dallas Foundation for bigBang! 2013 on Friday, November 1, at City Performance Hall.

United Way supporters can now receive $50 off general admission. Use promo code "UnitedWay" at checkout.

Jennifer Sampson, president and CEO of United Way, will be kicking off a luncheon spotlighting three amazing leaders with local ties and national legacies:  Jenna Bush Hagar, Jennifer Staubach Gates, and Catherine Cuellar. Tickets for the luncheon portion only may be purchased at https://bigbangtx2013.eventbrite.com.

.bigBANG! gathers Business Leaders, Social Entrepreneurs, Impact Investors, Government Leaders, Scholars and Thought Leaders eager to discuss challenges, analyze innovative approaches for problem solving, and build lasting partnerships that enable them and their organizations to maximize social impact. In a unique Town Hall format, the bigBANG!2013 Audience is an Active Contributor to the discussion and debate

Wednesday is "Giving Day"

Wednesday, September 8th
has been designated
2010 North Texas Giving Day
On this day, every dollar given between 7am and 7pm to Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County will be matched by a portion of the over $700,000 available in matching funds.

Please consider making a donation on this special day in order to maximize your gift. These funds will help ensure that the Center is able to meet the ever increasing needs of the abused and neglected children we serve.

This day of giving is made possible through DonorBridge. DonorBridge is a dynamic online resource connecting nonprofit organizations, donors and supporters. DonorBridge is run by Communities Foundation of Texas, with the support of The Dallas Foundation and the Center for Nonprofit Management.

REMEMBER:
Donations must be made online on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 between the hours of 7am-7pm via credit card in order for Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County to receive matching funds. Minimum donation is $25.

The mission of the Children's Advocacy Center is to provide safety, healing, and justice to children victimized by abuse or neglect.

Click here for our previous blog on Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day!

The Limelight - Lemons to Aid

Based in Dallas, Texas, Lemons to Aid is on a mission to use the simple but memorable experience of hosting lemonade stands to instill the mindset of service and charitable giving in children at a young age. Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, often generate a helpless feeling in adults and children wanting to help, but not knowing how. Lemons to Aid provides the tools for families around the world to host lemonade stands and other creative programs, such as read-a-thons, bake sales, etc. to raise money for disaster relief and other basic need causes.

Ways to Help:

1. Lemons to Aid provides Pediatric Kits to pediatrician offices around the country. The kits include: 50 “Thinking of You” cards, Crayons and Stickers

The items will be placed in a caddy that should be placed in the waiting room of the pediatrician’s offices, so children who are waiting to see his/her doctor can decorate cards for other sick children in hospitals and/or disaster areas. Each pediatrician office will then give the cards to the local hospital so they may distribute the cards to the children that are ill. The cards may also be used in disaster situations.

In order to receive a kit, the physician’s office must make a minimum donation of $50 to Lemons to Aid, a fund of The Dallas Foundation.

2. Kid-Friendly Ideas, including Resources & Tools:

Lemonade stand / Hot chocolate stand

Garage sale

Lemon Drop

Birthday Party

Canned Food Drive

Bake Sale

Read-a-Thon

Knit-a-Thon

3. Shop!

All of the proceeds will be donated to Lemons to Aid, a Fund of The Dallas Foundation. Join together with kids and families across America that are making a difference - every bit counts!