Dallas Women's Journal Blog

Third Annual "Make the Break from Domestic Violence" 5k Run/Walk - June 2nd

This non-competitive fun-run/walk is focused on celebrating families and raising awareness of the tragic cycle of domestic violence.  The event will feature live music, a picnic lunch, as well as events for children.

Location: Reverchon Park and the Uptown Area.  For more information visit www.genesisshelter.org or call 214-559-2050.

Join us for an Evening of Hope

The Wilkinson Center
cordially invites you to attend
a dinner celebration
honoring twenty five years of
providing pathways out of poverty

An Evening of Hope

Saturday, May 19th, 2007
6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m. - Cocktail Hour
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Dinner and Presentation
9:30 p.m. - Dancing
at
The Adolphus Hotel

Honorary Chair: Ruth Altshuler
Event Chair: Dianne Pasant

Complimentary Valet Parking
Cocktail Attire

Purchase your tickets here

Rainbow Days Benefits from Krystal Klear Audio Video's Open House

On May 17, 2007, Rainbow Days, Inc. will benefit from Krystal Klear Audio-Video’s generosity as they host a reception and raffle of a 40” Sony XBR Television, valued at $3,100. Raffle tickets are $25 each (winner must be present to win) with all proceeds going to benefit the children served by Rainbow Days. The special open house will include fine refreshments and entertainment and will be held at Krystal Klear’s store located at 1626 B HiLine Drive Dallas, TX 75207 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2007.

The 14th Annual Genesis Mother's Day Luncheon - May 9th

The 14th Annual Genesis Mother's Day Luncheon will welcome author and Texas native Deborah Scaling Kiley at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Landmark Ballroom.

Since it's founding in 1985, Genesis Women's Shelter has been committed to providing quality safety and shelter to battered women and their children through crisis intervention and short-term crisis therapeutics and to reduce the occurrence of violence against women and children in the greater Dallas area.

For more information visit www.genesisshelter.org or call 214-559-2050.

New Friends New Life Luncheon May 2nd

Join us today at the Dallas Country Club for the New Friends New Life Spring Fundraiser.  The featured speaker will be Erin Gruewell, author of Freedom Writers Diary.  The luncheon is scheduled to begin at 11:30.

Please contact Carolyn Pool at New Friends New Life at 214-965-0935 or visit their website at www.newfriendsnewlife.org for more information.

Modesty is Making a Comeback at Pure Fashion Show on April 29th

This fashion show will showcase 42 young ladies from the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex wearing the latest fashions.

Models take part in a model-training program with classes on everything from public speaking, makeup application, and etiquette.

Pure Fashion aims to help each of the models become confident, competent leaders in their schools and communities while encouraging them to live lives of virtue.

"Modesty is more than the way we dress, it is an outward reflection of an interior attitude" says Brenda Sharman, former Miss Georgia USA and National Director of Pure Fashion.

For more information please contact Karla Alfaro at 214-448-1635 or karlamalfaro@yahoo.com.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party Celebrating the 8th Wonder of the World at the Dallas Arboretum

Join us on Wednesday, April 25th for a presentation of archival hats from the University of North Texas and the Texas Fashion Collection with Curator Myra Walker and Producer Jan Strimple. 

We'll have a champagne reception at 12:00 noon benefiting a Woman's Garden, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

For more information please visit their website at www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org.

TASTE OF THE NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party

Come on out Sunday, April 22nd for TASTE OF THE NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party celebrating the North Texas Food Bank's 25th Anniversary.  (VIP Reception 6-7pm, Event 7-10pm) in the parking lot of Abacus Restaurant (4511 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75205 - Click here for a map).

Featuring gourmet food stations with 25 dishes from top chefs, silent auction and multiple celebrities.  $100 per ticket or $175 for a pair.  Reserved tables are available for $1,000 (4 tickets).  You may register for tickets online at www.ntxfoodbank.org or call 214-734-2281.

Rainbow Days 25th Anniversary at the 10th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon

On April 20th come celebrate Rainbow Days 25th Anniversary at the 10th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days, Inc.  The luncheon will be held from 11:30 to 1:30 in the Chantilly East Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75202.  Click here for a map.

The 2007 Pot of Gold Luncheon marks the 10th Anniversary of the event and will commemorate Rainbow Days' 25th Year Anniversary.  The Pot of Gold Luncheon is the major annual fundraising event that Rainbow Days, Inc. depends on to raise much needed funds for its children's programs.

For more information please contact Lynette Smith at 214-217-3831, lynettes@rdikids.org or www.rdikids.org.

37th Annual USA Film Festival

The 37th Annual USA Film Festival begins today at the Angelika Theater at Mockingbird Station.  Showings begin tonight at 7pm and go through Thursday, April 26th.

This eight-day showcase features the best new American and foreign films, the 29th Annual National Short Film and Video Competition and special tributes.

For more information and a schedule of showings visit their web site at www.usafilmfestival.com.