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ScholarShot Annual Graduate Luncheon
2026-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Hall on Dragon, Design District, 1500 Dragon Street, Dallas, 75207
Join ScholarShot to celebrate this year’s first-generation college graduates. ScholarShot is empowering first-generation students to achieve career-ready certificates or degrees to strengthen the Texas workforce and improve institutional outcomes.

This Too Shall Pass Banquet
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Houston Marriott South @ Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Fwy, Houston, 77017
This is a fundraiser for cancer patients and to honor those who are currently fighting or have fought the battle with cancer. The proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

Cliff Harris Golf Tournament Benefitting Breakthrough T1D
2026-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club, Frisco, 75034
Breakthrough T1D will host the 2026 Cliff Harris Golf Tournament on Monday, June 8, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Stonebriar Country Club. The annual charity tournament brings together community leaders, supporters and athletes for a day of golf and philanthropy benefiting research to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes.
The event is led by Cliff Harris, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor member. Harris has long been dedicated to the mission of Breakthrough T1D after living with the challenges of type 1 diabetes and losing his father to the disease. Tournament participants enjoy a day on the course while helping advance research breakthroughs that improve the lives of those affected by T1D.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $2,000, with foursome sponsorships beginning at $7,500. For more information or to register, visit breakthrought1d.org.

"Swing Into Action" Golf Tournament
2026-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd., Fort Worth, 76132
Join us on Monday, June 8 for a golf tournament to benefit the Texas Family Initiative!
TFI is a child welfare organization that serves a large part of North and West Texas, along with the Dallas region. We get to help transform the lives of Texas children and families through a broad array of comprehensive child welfare programs and services.
All proceeds raised at the golf tournament go directly to the youth we serve! Click the link to see pricing and sponsorship information!

Shine U: Maker’s Edition | Bracelet Making with Kate & Mae
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | House of Shine, 334 S. Barton St., Grapevine, T, 76051, United States
Make a custom bracelet and discover how you shine in this hands-on Maker’s Edition workshop with Kate and Mae.
Join us for a hands-on Shine U workshop led by the inspiring founders of Kate & Mae, a sister-run business built on the mission of helping others shine their light.
In this creative experience, participants will learn the basics of bracelet making while exploring what makes them unique. Through guided reflection and hands-on design, each participant will create a custom bracelet that represents how they shine.
This workshop is designed for youth ages 8–13 and is perfect for anyone who loves to create, express themselves, and try something new!

Coffee with Claudia
2026-06-18 09:00 - 10:30 | House of Shine, 334 S. Barton St., Grapevine, T, 76051, United States
Continue your Rise & Shine Season 11 journey with Claudia through coffee, conversation, and deeper reflection on key concepts and readings.
Coffee with Claudia is a summer extension of Rise & Shine: Workshops for Women, created for women who want to continue exploring their manifestation journey in community with Claudia and other growth-minded women.
With coffee as the backdrop and community at the center, participants will revisit meaningful concepts introduced throughout Rise & Shine Season 11 and dive deeper into selected readings, authors, and ideas that shaped the season. Together, the group will reflect on how these teachings connect to their own lives, intentions, and personal growth.
While Coffee with Claudia builds on themes from Rise & Shine Season 11, participation in the season is not required to join. Whether you attended every session, joined for part of the journey, or are simply looking for a meaningful way to grow in community this summer, we welcome you.
This experience offers space to stay connected, continue learning, and carry the work of personal growth into the summer with greater clarity and intention.

Walk For Lives – Fort Worth
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Hyde Park, 201 W Ninth Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Some exciting highlights include:
* Families from across North Texas gathering to honor loved ones lost to fentanyl poisoning.
* The “Shoes They Left Behind” Memorial Experience, where families may bring shoes and meaningful remembrance items to celebrate the lives of those they’ve lost.
* Community organizations providing education, prevention, treatment, recovery, and grief support resources.
* Law enforcement and community partners participating together to raise awareness and help save lives.
* Speakers sharing stories of hope, prevention, recovery, and advocacy.
* A community walk through downtown Fort Worth to remember those we’ve lost and inspire action.

Our mission is simple: to bring our community together, honor lives, support families, educate the public, and prevent future loss.

Cowtown Catwalk
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | All People’s UU, 1959 Sandy Lane, Fort Worth, 76112
Fort Worth Community Collaborative takes secondhand textiles and transforms them in modern fashions + craftivism and places them on real bodies of those fighting for good! This fashion show isn’t for the norms- It’s for those who want to join a revolution- saving the planet and making a statement all while raising funds to make good trouble right here in Fort Worth.
July 11 6-8PM
All People’s UU
1959 Sandy Lane
FW, TX 76112

Women in Leadership Luncheon
2026-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | The Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, 1717 N. Akard Street, Dallas, 75201
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the power of leadership and the incredible women shaping the future of our communities!
We’re honored to welcome 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as our featured speaker. Her story of leadership, perseverance, and service will inspire attendees of all ages.
Whether you’re a Scouting supporter, community leader, business professional, parent, or someone passionate about empowering the next generation, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Seats are limited, so reserve yours today! https://bit.ly/4vgT0kf

3rd Annual Duck Derby
2026-09-19 17:00 - 20:00
The Duck Derby is back with its popular poolside duck race at the Dallas Athletic Club. All proceeds benefit Nexus’s women and their families seeking hope and healing from substance use disorder.
Enjoy a duck-themed evening with signature mocktails and cocktails, raffle prizes, games, dinner, and a waddle of fun!

Tracee Ellis Ross to Headline New Friends New Life's 2026 Stand For Her Luncheon
2026-09-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross will keynote the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon.
Leading this year’s event are two dedicated mother-daughter co-chair teams: Beth Thoele and Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and Marci Kramer. Serving as honorary chairs are Lottye and Bobby Lyle, whose longstanding commitment to community service and philanthropic leadership exemplifies the spirit of compassion and generosity that drives New Friends New Life’s mission.
Proceeds from the luncheon will support New Friends New Life’s work to restore and empower trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children, providing access to education, job training, counseling, and other critical services that help survivors build lives of independence and hope.

2026 Tarrant County Heart Walk
2026-09-26 07:30 - 11:30 | The Shops at Clearfork
Join the Tarrant County Heart Walk in Fort Worth!
The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk brings communities together to celebrate health, hope, and every heartbeat. Through fundraising and education, we’re helping save lives with more people learning Hands-Only CPR, vital research, and stronger community support.
Bring your friends, family—even your leashed pups—for a fun, feel-good day!
Choose your pace: 1-mile or 5K routes in Fort Worth for all ages and abilities
Enjoy the day: Kids’ activities, live entertainment, Hands-Ony CPR demonstrations, heart-health experiences, inspiring survivor stories, and great photo moments.
Get inspired to live healthier: Learn simple, science-backed tips to eat well, stay active, and feel your best.
Why we walk: Every step makes a difference—supporting healthier lives and stronger communities in Tarrant County.
Lace up and join us for a morning of movement, connection, and fun!

37th Annual Golf Classic
2026-10-14 07:00 - 14:00 | Texas Star Golf Course, 1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless, 76040
Be a part of lasting change at Recovery Resource Council’s 37th Annual Golf Classic! Spend an unforgettable day on the course while helping us deliver vital wellness and recovery services to community members in need.
This year’s tournament is a 4-person scramble hosted at the stunning Texas Star Golf Course in Euless, TX. Spanning 275 scenic acres, Texas Star features nearly 7,000 yards of beautifully designed play with a par of 71.
Registration includes:
• Golfer appreciation gifts
• Warm-up range balls
• Breakfast, lunch, and on-course refreshments
• Exciting contests, including Long Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Hole-in-One challenges
Individual and foursome team sponsorships are available—and if you register solo, we’ll pair you with fellow players so everyone has a team. The 2026 tournament is proudly presented by G. L. Hunt Co., Inc., whose generous support helps make this event possible.
Since 1946, Recovery Resource Council has promoted wellness and recovery from disorders relating to alcohol, substance use, trauma, and mental health, serving veterans, youth, families, and individuals across Texas. The Golf Classic is a special way to support these services and help make meaningful change in our communities.

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Arlington
2026-10-14 08:00 - 12:00
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, held annually in over 600 communities. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through research, provide support for all affected, and enable community members to join the fight.

2026 Dallas Heart Walk
2026-10-17 07:30 - 12:00 | Levy Event Plaza, 501 Las Colinas Blvd E, Irving, Irving, 75039
Bring the whole crew out for a fun, family-friendly Heart Walk in Dallas that celebrates healthy living, community spirit, and the power of moving together!
👟 Choose Your Route:
Take your pick between a 1-mile or 5K walk—perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
🐾 All Are Welcome:
Kids, grandparents, and even your leashed dogs are invited to join the fun!
🎉 Event Highlights Include:
• Children’s activities to keep little hearts happy 💛
• Educational & interactive experiences focused on heart health and Hands-Only CPR
• Inspiring stories honoring cardiac & stroke survivors
• Live entertainment to keep the energy high 🎶
• Great photo ops to capture the day 📸
💡 Be Healthy For Good
Discover how to live healthier with proven, science-based tips you can use every day. Learn how to:
• Eat smart
• Add color to your plate
• Move more
• Learn Hands-only CPR
• Be well
You’ll leave inspired—and ready to be a trailblazer in the Healthy For Good movement!
💓 Why We Walk:
Every step supports healthier lives and stronger communities. Together, we’re making a difference—one heartbeat at a time.
👉 Grab your friends, lace up your shoes, and join us for a morning of fun, inspiration, and movement!
