Santa will arrive at Frontiers of Flight Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter

The holiday season is taking flight at the Frontiers of Flight Museum! Families are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Museum’s annual Santa Day taking place on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In true aviation style, Santa Claus will make a grand entrance, landing right outside the Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter before greeting guests inside. Children and families can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa, indulge in freshly baked cookies from Sugar and Sage Bakery, and sip on festive treats from a hot chocolate bar provided by CN Catering.

The morning will also feature hands-on holiday activities and family-friendly fun including coloring areas and STEM experiments and demonstrations throughout the Museum’s hangar galleries, creating a magical experience for visitors of all ages.

Event admission is free for Museum members, and regular ticket prices apply for non-members. Guests can buy tickets ahead of time through the Frontiers of Flight website or at the door. Families are encouraged to arrive early to witness Santa’s exciting helicopter arrival and enjoy all the festivities. 

 

To learn more about the museum and buy tickets, visit flightmuseum.com

Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Grants $114,000 to 29 North Texas Nonprofits

The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation has awarded $114,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. Since its inception, H100 has given $786,000 across 165 grants. 

The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas across North Texas.”

Jennifer Treviño and Maria Espinoza, H100 Latina Giving Circle Co-Chairs, said, “We are honored to be able to support so many worthy organizations who are serving Latina women and girls across North Texas to live healthier and more successful lives.” 

 

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:

(* indicates first-time grantees)

·      *Agape Clinic – Salary for Latina Director of Clinic Operations

·      *Attitudes & Attire –  Salary for a bilingual program manager

·      *AVANCE – Dallas-Parent-Child Education Program 

·      Bachman Lake Together – Community Action Network: parent leadership programming

·      Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc. – Dallas Family Hope Center and access to economic security

·      *Cannenta Foundation Inc. – Project Ayuda program

·      Cara Mia Theatre Co. – First Latinidades Art Symposium

·      Catch Up & Read –  Support for one campus

·      *ChildCareGroup – Born Learning Program

·      Family Place Inc. – Support for bilingual client-facing staff

·      *Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc. – Flight-Latina Young Ladies Aerospace-STEM Challenge

·      Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas – Programming for two Latina/Hispanic troops

·      Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Dallas Chapter-Latinas in Progress

·      Immschools – Family-led community workshops

·      *Mi Escuelita Preschool Inc. – Education Evolution Program

·      Mosaic Family Services Inc. – Support for survivors in the Transitional Housing program

·      Primos Dallas – Student mentoring program and to visit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)

·      Readers 2 Leaders – Family Reading 2024-2025 cohort

·      Rosa es Rojo, Inc. – The Rojo Way wellness program

·      *ScholarShot – Salary for Academic Manager

·      SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. – SER STEM robotics program

·      *Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc. – Expansion of program activities

·      *The Lullaby House – Support for education and program services

·      The Compelling Why – Two seminars and Leadership series

·      The Concilio – General support for educational programming

·      United to Learn – Student and educator support at 17 Dallas ISD campuses

·      *Volar – Capacity building support

·      Wesley-Rankin Community Center – Girls of Hope, Girls of Honor Program

·      Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Senior Mentoring Alliance at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School

To learn more about joining the H100 Latina Giving Circle, visit https://www.txwf.org/h100latinagivingcircle/ or email H100latinagc@txwf.org

WOMEN TAKE FLIGHT: FASHION TO FISSION LUNCHEON & AWARDS

 

October 1, 2024

11:30 am – 1 pm

at the Frontiers of Flight Museum

We all have our own or shared stories around flight: Happy, heartfelt, and historically significant. Your presence, volunteerism, and contributions have elevated the Frontiers of Flight Museum into a haven of dreams, touching the lives of over 150,000 visitors annually.

Last year alone, they impacted 58,346 children with STEM programs and provided 12,000 volunteer hours for veterans. From the joyous laughter of family gatherings to the whispered dreams of children, your support has infused the hangars with excitement, love for aviation, and boundless possibilities.

Join the Frontiers of Flight Museum in their next journey, supporting women’s careers and a new permanent women’s exhibit through this luncheon. Your generosity isn’t just a donation—it’s a beacon of hope for all who seek inspiration within the walls, reminding them that they too can reach for the skies.

Purchase your ticket today:

Luncheon – Frontiers of Flight Museum

Frontiers of Flight New Frontiers Gala

Frontiers of Flight Museum announced a new era and launched its DESTINATION: Frontiers platform at its recent gala, “A New Frontiers,” on October 7, 2023. With a record-setting astronaut as guest speaker and community builder and leader Toni Brinker hosting the night, it was one to remember. Presenting sponsor JSX, the museum’s next-door neighbor at Love Field, hosted the VIP reception prior to the main event, then guests enjoyed gourmet cuisine from Chef Peja Krstic (Mot Hai Ba and Ichi Ni San), live music from Ricki Derek & Band and a Wings, Watches and Whiskey live auction.

Dr. Sion Proctor and Abigail Erickson-Torres
Photo Credit: Shana Anderson

During the gala, Frontiers of Flight Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate that provides aerospace STEM education through exhibits including airplanes and spacecraft, hosted space pioneer Dr. Sian Proctor as guest speaker. Proctor is a geoscientist, educator, explorer and artist – and the first black woman to pilot a spacecraft, the SpaceX Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital mission.

Dr. Sian Proctor, space pioneer and guest speaker

Proctor believes that we need to actively strive for a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive (J.E.D.I.) space, both on Earth and beyond. Her talk focused on equity and equality in space exploration. 

The gala also served as an introduction to Frontiers of Flight Museum’s new Chief Executive Officer Abigail Erickson-Torres, who conducted a Q&A with Proctor, as well as outlined DESTINATION: Frontiers, the museum’s plan to enter into a new era. The DESTINATION: Frontiers initiative will provide three pillars of focus that will allow the museum to sustain operations, re-ignite interest and build capacity for future generations to enjoy. The changes include bringing more diversity and inclusion to exhibits, focusing on aerospace STEM education and improving the guest experience while at the museum.

Ricki Derek and band

The Frontiers of Flight Museum has over 35 space vehicles and aircraft from a replica of the Wright Flyer to the one-of-a-kind “Flying Pancake,” the Apollo 7 spacecraft, 18 galleries, and over 35,000 historical artifacts on display.

The Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown at 6911 Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane.

Take Flight at Annual Junior League of Dallas Auction Party

Take Flight at the annual Junior League of Dallas Auction Party, which will be held this year at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on March 23, 2019.

Presented by Park Place Dealerships, the evening will include live music, gaming and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by Manhattan of the Jordan Kahn Music Company.

First Class VIP Reception – 6:00 p.m.

Event begins – 7:00 p.m.

Click here for tickets: 

https://www.jld.net/auction/

No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party 2015 Kicks Off a Magical 10th Anniversary Season

 

Celebrating a landmark year, the 10^th Annual No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party launched its fundraising season with a Kick-Off Party at Scott + Cooner for approximately 150 avid No Tie fans and dessert lovers. Announcing the 2015 theme “Under the Yum Yum Tree,” the Bollywood-style Kick-Off Party captured the magic, vibrant energy and exotic flavors of The East and things to come at the main event to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party is the largest fundraiser for AIDS Services of Dallas which provides housing and supportive services for low-income and formerly homeless men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS.

Models Alika Ray and Deanna Cahill flaunt the exotic East Indies theme, “Under the Yum Yum Tree.”
Photo credit: Sergio Delgado

 Guests were greeted by models, Deanna Cahill and Alika Ray, dressed in vividly colorful Indian fashion and donning exotic hand and hair ornaments and jewelry. Hattie’s provided delectable hors d’oeuvres, such as coffee-crusted Wagyu beef and tiger sauce, tomato bisque, Applewood-smoked bacon wrapped butternut squash and plantain chips with mango salsa. Guests sipped cocktails, favoring the Equality Vodka concoctions, while listening to a mix of lively Hindi music and signing up to become a dinner host, sponsor, volunteer or guest of the 2015 No Tie Dinner Dessert Party.

2015 No Tie Dinner & Dessert Honorary Co-Chairs Sterling and Jody O’Donnell and Co-Chairs David Nelson and Dennis Kershner.

The Kick-Off Party revealed exciting news, from the 2015 date and theme to a first-ever VIP ticket that will offer a deluxe lounge area serving premium spirits, luxury auction packages, and exclusive desserts. The event also unveiled a new web site (www.notiedinner.org) and the 2015 chair committee. Stylist, interior designer and all-around Renaissance man David Nelson returns with Dennis Kershner, sales executive at Interior Resources, as Co-Chairs, and Jody and Sterling O’Donnell serve as onorary Chairs. Another first, No Tie has engaged Kristi Holman, owner of K&L Management, as coordinator of the spectacular tenth anniversary event which has been run by ASD staff and volunteers for the last nine years. Last but certainly not least, the 2015 No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party announced the 2015 presenting sponsor, Purple Foundation, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that raises funds to improve the lives of people in the Dallas area who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS (www.purplefoundation.org).

Former No Tie Honorary Chairs Steve Kemble (2013) and LeeAnne Locken (2014)

Additional attendees included ASD President/CEO Don Maison, former No Tie Honorary Chairs LeeAnne Locken (2014) and Steve Kemble (2013), Dinner Host Chair Don Neubauer of Siter Neubauer & Associates, Lisa Petty of DFW Style Daily, Stuart Boslow of KTXD The Broadcast, and entertainment producer Rob Cahill. Purple Foundation representatives included Blake Baker, Chris Huffstutler, and Sara Fangmeyer, among others.

 

The kick-off party was made possible by: Purple Foundation, Hattie’s, Scott + Cooner, Dallas Light and Sound, Calise Partners, Rob and Deanna Cahill, Equality Vodka, Photographer Sergio Delgado, and Friedman Marketing and Public Relations.

Connecting Point of Park Cities Announces Second Annual Luncheon Featuring Marianne and Roger Staubach

Connecting Point of Park Cities (CPPC) is pleased to announce “Staubachs Connect,” the second Annual Connecting Point of Park Cities Luncheon, taking place January 23, 2015, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Marianne and Roger Staubach will be the featured speakers, and join Luncheon Co-Chairs Hollee and Rick Mills to help raise critical funds for Connecting Point of Park Cities. CPPC is an all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities and offers a wide range of educational, vocational, social and recreational services for adults with special needs.

Kicking off at noon, the Staubachs will take the stage for an interview with Scott Murray, chairman and CEO of Murray Media and host of Conversations with Scott Murray and Texas Daily. The luncheon also will feature a silent and live auction with more than 20 signed items by Staubach, including a signed football with his Super Bowl dates, jerseys and other memorabilia. Proceeds raised from the luncheon will enable CPPC to continue to build and expand within the community.

Marianne Staubach grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has called Dallas home for 45 years. She is active in the Dallas community and currently serves on the board of advisors of the Jesuit College Preparatory School, the Catholic Foundation Board of Advisors and volunteers as a Meals on Wheels driver. In years past, Marianne served on the Catholic Foundation Board from 1996 to 2004 and on the Visiting Nurse Association Board.

Roger Staubach served in the United States Navy before joining the Dallas Cowboys professional football team in 1969 while simultaneously launching his real estate career. He led the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII and was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI. Currently, Roger is the executive chairman of America’s Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate advisory firm. In his personal life, Roger continues to be involved with The Children’s Cancer Fund, the United States Naval Academy Foundation and numerous other civic, charitable and professional organizations. Marianne and Roger have five children, 15 grandchildren and one great grandson.

“There is a staggering lack of opportunities for adults with disabilities, so they are often confined to the home and do not have meaningful opportunities to grow and learn,” said Connecting Point of Park Cities President Sarah Oliai.

Individual tickets for the luncheon are $150.00 each and sponsorship opportunities begin at $750. For tickets or sponsor information, please contact Hollee Mills at 214.538.6823 or via email hollee@mycppc.org. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Guest Post by Cynthia Smoot: Support Our Veterans ​ ​By Attending​ ​the Annual Helping Our Heroes Dinner and Auction

You can't turn on the news these days without seeing stories about our military presence overseas. But what happens to these soldiers when they come home? How do they transition from the battlefield back to the office or car lot or kitchen? Especially is they've lost a limb or had serious injuries? Helping Our Heroes Foundation is a Dallas-based charity that works to help those that serve who now need our help to resume a "normal" life.

On Sunday, September 14 you can show your support of our injured veterans by attending the annual Helping Our Heroes Dinner and Auction at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. From 6pm to 10pm, guests will enjoy a delicious dinner from Eddie Deen's, a silent and live auction, and words of encouragement and wisdom from 2014 Guest of Honor, General Terry Drake, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and speaker, Semper Fi member Brandon Pelletier. Pelletier was injured during a night operation in the Al Anbar Province in 2007. His right arm was crushed at the elbow. After several years of evaluations and multiple surgeries, Brandon still has no feeling and is unable to move his arm. These trials have not kept Brandon down. You will hear about his amazing journey and many others. Funds raised from this event will go to the Semper Fi Fund which helps Marines, sailors, and their families meet their financial needs during difficult times. The Fund works closely with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and the hospitals nationwide to identify and assess the needs of specific families. If you play golf, there is also a golf tournament on Monday, September 15 at Brookhaven that you can participate in. For more information on Helping Our Heroes and the opportunities to participate, visit www.HelpingOurHeroes.us.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is located at 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209. Tickets are $135 a seat or $1000 for a table of 8 ($125 ea.). You can purchase tickets by clicking here.

Photo: Capt. Buck Farmer, Trip Bomar, Lt-Col. Jon Dunne, Travis Wilson, Sgt-Major Everette Skanes at the kickoff party this past May.

An Evening of Hope Silver Anniversary Gala

Please help Hope's Door break the silence surrounding domestic violence by attending 

An Evening of Hope Silver Anniversary Gala

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Frontiers of Flight Museum

6:30 pm - VIP Reception

7:00 pm - Cocktails & Silent Auction

8:00 pm - Chef Stations, Live Auction, and Dancing

Cocktail Attire

Chair: Deb SoRelle

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available.

There are a few slots remaining for local restaurants to set up chef stations.

Click here for more information and to reserve your seat.

Contact: Kelly Vaughan

kelly.vaughan@hopesdoorinc.org

An Evening of Hope is the annual fundraising gala benefiting Hope's Door, the only domestic violence shelter in Collin County. This year marks the culmination of Hope's Door's silver anniversary of service to victims of family violence. Hope's Door offers safety and shelter, counseling, transitional housing and legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence, and education to abusers to break the cycle of family violence.

7th Annual No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party

AIDS Services of Dallas Hosts
NO TIE DINNER & DESSERT PARTY
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Frontiers of Flight Museum

With an expected 2,000 attendees and a high-profile cast leading the event -- Chair David Nelson, Honorary Chair Dr. Gary Tigges, and Media Ambassador D’Andra Simmons -- ASD’s largest fundraiser will be filled with casual glamour, whimsical humor and some serious ‘fun’raising. The Dessert Party will begin at 8pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Ticket donations are suggested at a minimum of $50. For more information, call ASD at 214.941.4411 ext. 510 or visit www.notiedinner.org

Famous for its mixture of swanky and spontaneous, guests will be entertained with dancing, cocktails, and a silent and live auction to raise funds for housing and supportive services for ASD clients. It goes without saying that guests will enjoy delicious desserts throughout the night provided by Dallas’s finest restaurants and caterers – Komali Restaurant, Dallas Affaires Cake Company, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Bread Winners Café and Bakery, to name only a few. A DJ will keep the dance floor crowded, and a surprise performance produced by Rob Cahill will ensure the event unforgettable.

Reach for the Stars, Celebrate Hope

2011 Reach for the Stars, Celebrate Hope Gala
benefiting Hope's Door
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Frontiers of Flight Museum

7:00 PM Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
8:00 PM Dinner, followed by Live Auction & Dancing
~Cocktail Attire~
Individual Tickets: $150 each
Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

Hope's Door is the only domestic violence shelter in Collin County. Founded in 1986, 2011 marks the organization's 25th Anniversary of service to victims of family violence. Hope's Door offers safety and shelter, counseling, transitional housing and legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence, and education to break the cycle of family violence.

Contact: Caonha Tran-Dillon, Gala Chair
ctran@southwestsearch.net

Hope's Door Anniversary Celebration

Hope’s Door to Commemorate 25 Years of Service with
“Celebrate Hope” Anniversary Celebration

Hope’s Door is celebrating its anniversary with a fun fete on Saturday, October 22. The event, “Reach for the Stars, Celebrate Hope,” will take place at the famous Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field.

Partygoers can enjoy dinner from an exquisite chef’s station featuring some of the area’s hottest restaurants, a cigar lounge, and one-of-a-kind items in both silent and live auctions. Acclaimed Dallas band Plush will serve the sounds of disco, 80’s and today’s Top 40.

7pm Cocktails & Silent Auction
8pm Dinner, followed by live auction & dancing
~Cocktail Attire~
Tickets are $150 each, and tables of 10 are available for $1500.
Chair: Caonha Tran-Dillon

Hope’s Door is the only domestic violence shelter in Collin County. Since it first opened its doors to families 25 years ago, the organization has served thousands of domestic violence survivors by providing shelter, transitional housing, and counseling. Trained staff and volunteers have also answered more than 25,000 crisis calls and provided education and vital outreach services to families throughout the Metroplex. Event proceeds will enable Hope’s Door to continue serving families in need of domestic violence services.

The anniversary event is timed just right, as October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, Hope’s Door will make a special effort to raise issue awareness and distribute its signature purple wrist bands throughout North Texas.

For more information or to purchase event tickets, please visit http://www.hopesdoorinc.org/

Be Aware. Be an advocate. Stop domestic violence.

Hat & Tails 2011

Saturday, June 18
Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field

Black Tie optional or "Mad Men"-60's sheath or snakeskin suit

The dancers have been perfecting their skills at Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
Jody Dean
Tammy Dombeck
Rebecca Miller
Burton Gilliam
RSVP Calendar's own Krystal Schlegel!
Gilbert Garza
Fiona Gorostiza
Tony Casillas

6:00 PM: Silent Auction, Appetizers & Cocktails
7:30 PM: Sit Down Dinner (Catered by Wendy Krispin), Live Auction, Dance Competition & Awards
10:00 PM: Open Dancing for Guests/Cocktails

Event Chairs: Becky Haisma and Tina Fairbanks
Honorary Chairs: LeeAnne Locken, Rick & Sara Lawrence, Donald & Sharon Tomnitz

$125 Individual Tickets (appetizers, 3-course dinner, one drink ticket, one glass wine with dinner & a doggie bag of goodies)
$1500 Hot Diggity Dog Table Sponsor (table for 10 with priority seating & sponsor name in the program)
$500 Purrfect Pal Sponsor (2 tickets with priority seating, sponsor name listed in program, newsletter, screens by stage, email blasts & website)

Click here to purchase tickets
For other Sponsorship opportunities, click here

Alpha Chi Couture Fashion Show

Alpha Chi Couture Fashion Show

Friday, November 5, 2010

7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Frontiers of Flight Museum

Tickets: $60 for adults / $25 for SMU students, faculty, staff

Purchase tickets here

2010 Special Guest Hostess: Jan Strimple

Join the SMU chapter of Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) and area alumnae at their annual Alpha Chi Couture fashion show. The ladies of Alpha Chi host this annual silent auction and fashion show that gives hope to victims of domestic violence through continued support of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. Come scope out the latest trends from Highland Park Village. The event will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by models brandishing styles from Ann Fontaine, Tory Burch, Scoop, Vince, Rugby, and other retailers.

Signature Chefs of Dallas - dinner and auction

Signature Chefs of Dallas

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Frontiers of Flight Museum (map)

Visit Napa Valley without leaving Dallas at the 15th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs of Dallas auction at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. This year’s unprecedented event, Angels & Aces, will feature wine pairings from 40 Napa Valley Vintners’ member wineries along with food prepared by Lead Chef Kent Rathbun and 19 of Dallas’ signature chefs. In addition to the exquisite food tastings and fine wines, guests will enjoy “Mystery Magnums” and big board and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind packages prepared by each participating signature chef.

Individual tickets - $300

Contact: Katie Sperry - (972) 232-1355 / ksperry@marchofdimes.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Download event flyer

March of Dimes Fact Sheet

List of 2010 Signature Chefs