Wine & Wags

Raise your glass or wag your tail and toast to DFW Rescue Me and our K-9 friends so dear!

Sunday, December 9, 2012
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Veritas Wine Room

$30 Donation includes: entrance for you and your K-9 friend, hors d' oeuvres, glass of wine, raffle ticket, and cake for your pooch.

There will be a silent auction, raffle prizes and you and your pup can have your picture taken with Santa.

22nd Annual Deck the Hall Children's Holiday Concert

The Élan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) is proud to announce Deck the Hall, a holiday concert for children taking place at the internationally renowned Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The DSO will perform holiday favorites for the entire family, and a sold-out crowd of 2,000 attendees is anticipated.

Deck the Hall is a winter wonderland of music and fun for the entire family. Free lobby entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. James French, one of Dallas’ leading photographers with over 30 years photographing prominent personalities and events, will be onsite to take photos with Santa. Brook Mays will have an “instrument petting zoo” that allows kids to play and learn hands-on about a variety of different instruments in the orchestra. Stringbini the Clown will be on hand to entertain kids with magic tricks and amusement while they make decorative arts and crafts, listen to holiday carols sung by the Booker T. Washington Chorus, and much more.

At 11:00 a.m., enjoy the sounds of the season as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra plays selections from their annual holiday concert. Kids will enjoy the magic of the holidays with classical carols, favorite songs, and a special visit from Santa.

“Deck the Hall is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with your family,” said Alissa Martine, Élan Circle President. “This is one of my favorite events, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Dallas Symphony Orchestra partner with us to perform for the first time at Deck the Hall."

Tickets are $19 - $39 and can be purchased at www.elancircle.com/deck-the-hall or by phone at 214-692-0203. This event supports the DSO’s education and community engagement programs. Funds raised will benefit more than 75,000 young people in North Texas.

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.

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.

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.

A Village Holiday - Friday, November 26

Highland Park Village’s holiday festivities will take place on November 26 from 2 to 6 PM. Village visitors will enjoy caroling, face painting, balloon artists, carriage rides, and special offers at participating retailers. Additionally, the famous Highland Park Village Christmas lights will be illuminated for the first time of the season that evening. The merchants of Highland Park Village are hosting a toy drive to benefit the S.M. Wright Foundation. Photos with Santa will be taken by Holt Haynsworth, and one complimentary photo will be offered by ordering online at haynsworthphotography.com. For more details, visit hpvillage.com.