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Glorious Hats and Fabulous Weather Graced the Dallas Arboretum as Mad Hatter’s Tea Under the Tuscan Sun Celebrated its 29th Year with a Sold-Out Crowd benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden

October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 SharonAdams 6951 Views Amanda Hill, Amy Warren, Carmen Surgent, Caroline Kraddick, Chad Collum, Courtney Kerr, Dustin Holcomb, Jan Strimple, Joanie White, Jocelyn White, Katherine Phillips, Kori Green, Linda Spina, Lynae Fearing, Lynne Lowder, Melissa Lewis, Micki Rawlings, Nerissa von Helpenstill, Niven Morgan, Rachel Zie, Sharla Bush, Steve Kemble, Synthia Smoot, Tara Green, Terry Irby, Tootsies, Tracy Rathbun

Amy Warren and Amanda Hill, Honorary Chairs| Linda Spina, Chair | Sharla Bush, Vice-Chair Melissa Lewis, President, Women’s Council (Featured

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3rd Annual Boots & Blessings Gala benefiting Ally’s Wish

May 16, 2017 SharonAdams 4450 Views Ally's Wish, Carmen Surgent, Kim Gilchrist

Raised funds to grant wishes to terminally ill mothers in North Texas and across the U.S. (Featured photo: Kim Gilchrist

Thursday, June 19, 2025: Juneteenth: A Dialogue on Change and Community benefiting the Dallas Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.: Panel discussion. Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel featuring civil rights icon Rev. Peter Johnson, renowned historian and scholar Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, and trailblazing Dallas leader Levi Davis, the city’s first African American Assistant City Manager. Through personal stories, historical insight, and reflections on progress, these distinguished voices will explore the meaning of Juneteenth, the long road to freedom, and the work that remains to build a more just and inclusive future. This event is a partnership between the Dallas Historical Society and The African American Museum. Karl Chiao is the executive director, Dallas Historical Society. The event takes place at the Hall of State in Fair Park. Free with advance registration.

September 26, 2025: KidneyTexas, Inc. Runway Report The French Connection 2025 Luncheon and Fashion Show. Presenting Sponsors: Anne and William Seanor. Honorary Chairs are Donna and Herb Weitzman. Chaired by Allison Brodnax. Mari Epperson is president, KidneyTexas, Inc. The morning begins with a champagne reception followed by a program and runway fashion show produced by Robyn Chauvin featuring fashions from NorthPark Center, which is always a fabulous event including fun surprises. There will be an auction, raffle and award presentations. It is all topped off with a delicious luncheon.

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