Kappa Tablescapes 2012

Behind the Courtyard Walls: A Love Affair with New Orleans

Tablescapes by Candlelight
Monday, October 15, 2012

Dallas Country Club
5:30 pm Patron Reception
6:30 pm First Hour Viewing
7:30-10:00 pm Cocktail Buffet
Special Guest Lally Brennan

Author of In the Land of Cocktails: Recipes and Adventures from the Cocktail Chicks
A festive evening with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres celebrating sponsors and beneficiaries while viewing the designer's incredible table creations.

Tablescapes Luncheon

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Dallas Country Club

Luncheon Speaker Bryan Batt

Author of big, easy STYLE: Creating Rooms You Love to Live In

Guests view and dine at the wonderfully decorated tables, and hear our guest authors speak on everything from decorating trends, to table-setting and entertaining tips, as well as culinary topics.

Kappa Tablescapes is a unique two-day event benefiting Dallas community non-profit organizations, researched and selected by the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

2012 Beneficiaries include: Bea's Kids, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Jubilee Park and Community Center, St. Philips School and Community Center, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, The Senior Source, and West Dallas Community School.

The Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma is committed to strengthening the bonds among our members, between our organization and our neighborhoods, and giving back in measurable ways to our community.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Students

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Arc of Dallas - July 11-29th and July 9-20th

This organization operates a summer Adventure Camp for kids from age 5 and older with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Volunteers interact with campers to provide mentoring, friendship and staff support. Contact camp@arcdallas.org

Brother Bill's Helping Hand - June 7, 8 and 9th

This social service agency that enriches lives in west Dallas offers area kids a junior soccer clinic. Contact: volunteer@bbhh.org

Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda's Club) - July 16-30th

At Camp Noogie, kids whose lives have been touched by cancer find a fun getaway. Contact kwalgama@cancersupporttexas.org

Equest - Ongoing throughout the summer

This therapeutic riding program in Wylie provides riding and horsemanship instruction and enjoyment for kids of all ages Contact: egrant@equest.org

Jubilee Park and Community Center - June 11-August 10th

This summer program serves the education and recreational needs of neighborhood children. Contact: mleroy@jubileecenter.org

Museum of Nature and Science - June 9-10th, July 14-15th and August 11-12th

At Summer Discovery Days, volunteers help kids enjoy arts and craft projects designed around science-related topics. Contact fhilton@natureandscience.org

Vogel Alcove - Ongoing throughout the summer

Serve as a "classroom buddy" while helping this organization serve the needs of homeless children. Contact: Suzette Mason, 214-368-8686 ext. 229

Project Transformation - June 11-August 2nd

Day camps for over 800 underserved children at eight Dallas-area sites provide fun and education. Contact: shadburn@projecttransformation.org

Voice of Hope Ministries - June 4-July 27th

Summer day camp provides west Dallas kids a safe haven and sustains learning in a recreational atmosphere. Contact: volunteer@voiceofhope.org

Wesley-Rankin Community Center - June 11-August 2nd

School-age children enjoy lessons in science, math and the arts at this summer enrichment day camp. Contact shellie@wesleyrankin.org