April 18, 2024: 36th Mad Hatter’s Luncheon benefiting A Woman’s Garden and the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Themed Gardens of Greece. Barbara Bigham, Honorary Chair. Allison Brodnax, Chair. Karen Sargent, President, Women’s Council.
Celebrating its 36th year, this fabulous party has been an ongoing fundraising event sponsored by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Monies raised assist with the development, growth and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden, a major garden at the Dallas Arboretum.
Guests travel from all over the United States, planning their trips to Dallas not only to take part in the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon, taking the theme as inspiration for their sophisticated, glamorous, and delightfully lavish hats, but to view the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum.
April 19, 2024: Pot of Gold Luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days, Inc. Chaired by Donna and Terry Saad. Featured speaker is Erin Gruwell, a dedicated educator, author, and advocate for social justice, gained national recognition in 1998 when she and her students, known as the Freedom Writers, were featured on ABC’s PrimeTime Live.
April 27, 2024: Equest 43rd Annual Blue Ribbon Gala “Hope Unbridled” Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates are chairs. Kristy and Patrick Sands are honorary chairs. Founder’s Award Honoree: Mrs. Pamela Dealey Petty. Citation Award Honoree: Ms. Carolyn Anderson.
Entertainment: The Manhattan Orchestra of The Jordan Khan Music Company
The Blue Ribbon Gala, now in its 43rd year, is a Texas-chic, upbeat and elegant evening affair that typically draws more than 600 social, civic, and business leaders from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with proceeds supporting the mission of Equest to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted services. Equest is a PATH, Intl. Premier Accredited Agency.
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