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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event-3/
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SUMMARY:'No Limits' Exhibit Opening Reception - Kettle Art & Art Club of McKinney
DESCRIPTION:The Art Club of McKinney is excited to announce a collaborative art exhibit with Kettle Art at their gallery in Deep Ellum Dallas\, Texas. You are invited to the opening night reception on Saturday\, August 17th\, from 4-7 PM\, which will coincide with the lively Deep Ellum Wine Walk. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow artists\, purchase amazing local art\, and immerse yourself in the creative energy. The exhibit will feature a diverse array of artwork from 25 talented artists and will be on display from August 10th to September 8th. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/no-limits-exhibit-opening-reception-kettle-art-art-club-of-mckinney/
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SUMMARY:'No Limits' Collaborative Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Art Club of McKinney\, Texas is excited to announce a collaborative art exhibit with Kettle Art at their gallery in Deep Ellum Dallas\, Texas. You are invited to the opening night reception on Saturday\, August 17th\, from 4-7 PM\, which will coincide with the lively Deep Ellum Wine Walk. This FREE event is fantastic opportunity to network with fellow artists\, purchase amazing local art\, and immerse yourself in the creative energy. The exhibit will feature a diverse array of artwork from 25 talented artists and will be on display from August 10th to September 8th. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/no-limits-collaborative-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:2650 Main Street Dallas\, TX 75226\, 2650 Main Street\, Dallas\, 75226
ORGANIZER;CN="The Art Club of McKinney%2C Texas":MAILTO:theartclubofmckinney@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:We Are Living History- A Monthly History Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Third Thursdays of the month in the Second Floor Flex Space of the Deep Ellum Community Center for a meetup for the Deep Ellum History Archive. \nMeet with like minded history lovers and discuss our lost and found history\, give oral testimony\, bring your own ephemera and artifacts to be documented and added to the Deep Ellum Archive in the Dallas Public Library Historical Archives. \nLet’s document our history! \nEach month\, on the 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8pm\, we will meet at the Deep Ellum Community Center to recap and show our latest donations\, discuss history topic of interest\, gather information and discover what we can about our neighborhood’s history. We will have the galleries and main exhibit in the Deep Ellum Community Center to explore. \n*Advance notice is required for digital presentation so we may get any equipment required set up. Email deccenter@deepellumtexas.com for more details.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/we-are-living-history-a-monthly-history-collective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T130000
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend Nexus Recovery Center’s 3rd Annual “Pathways to Possibilities” fundraising luncheon. This free event allows guests to learn more about the heart and soul of Nexus’ mission and inspires attendees to become advocates\, empowering women and their children to heal and rebuild their lives. \nWednesday\, August 14\, 2024\n11:30am Registration\n12-1pm Complimentary Luncheon and Presentation\nDallas College Eastfield Campus\nBuilding S\, Rooms S100-S101\n3737 Motley Drive | Mesquite\, Texas \nRSVP to development@nexusrecovery.org
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/pathways-to-possibilities-luncheon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T130000
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SUMMARY:Hope Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/hope-pantry/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000
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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event-5/
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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event-2/
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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T120000
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CREATED:20240828T213154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T213154Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Services of Hope for a free food distribution event! No ID is needed—just show up if you live in Dallas with a ZIP code starting with 752XX. We’re here to support our community with nutritious food. Spread the word and come get your share!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/free-food-distribution-event-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T133000
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SUMMARY:Youth Civic Engagement Summit
DESCRIPTION:Calling all youth\, age 18 and under. March to the Polls\, a nonpartisan voter empowerment organization\, is hosting their first annual Youth Civic Engagement Summit. Bring a friend (or two) and meet like-minded youth from all over Dallas-Fort Worth\, hear from really cool speakers and participate in fun activities to drive your generation’s voter turnout in upcoming elections. Take this opportunity to level up your leadership skills\, network with community organizers and learn about scholarship\, internship or program opportunities that might interest you. Free swag and food. Boxed lunch will be provided for all attendees. Deadline to reserve spot is Tuesday\, July 30. \nSummit updates can be found at @svectexas Instagram account.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/youth-civic-engagement-summit/
LOCATION:Dallas College- West Dallas Campus\, 3330 N Hampton Rd\, Dallas\, 75212
CATEGORIES:Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="March to the Polls":MAILTO:jess@marchtothepolls.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
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SUMMARY:PRSA Dallas’ 8th Annual Nonprofit PR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, PRSA Dallas offers a half-day workshop to help North Texas nonprofits more effectively communicate with donors\, clients\, partners and community members. This year’s event\, hosted at Scottish Rite for Children\, will include a valuable panel conversation\, interactive presentation and intimate fireside chat with the region’s leading communications experts on the topics that impact nonprofits every day. \nTickets will sell quickly\, so be sure to register your seat as soon as possible (limit 2 registrations per nonprofit\, please). \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, July 29\, at 5 p.m. \nPRSA Dallas is proud to donate a portion of the net proceeds of the event to one lucky nonprofit. The winning nonprofit will be randomly selected from those present on the day of the workshop.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/prsa-dallas-8th-annual-nonprofit-pr-workshop/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite for Children\, 2222 Welborn St.\, Dallas\, 75219
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA Dallas":MAILTO:admin@prsadallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T160000
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SUMMARY:A New Colorful Tour of Deep Ellum with Dezi 5
DESCRIPTION:A fresh walking tour shared from the perspective of local musician and founder of the Dallas Entertainment Awards\, Dezi 5\, who grew up in Deep Ellum working at his grandmother’s soul food restaurant\, Vern’s Place. \nDezi 5 will take guests down Elm\, Main\, Crowdus Streets and more\, exploring the deep history of Deep Ellum as well as some of its more recent\, colorful past. \nDezi 5 has played venues across the neighborhood for decades and will weave in personal stories while also giving attendees an overview of the arch of the district’s history. \nThe tour are FREE to attend and begin at 3pm each Saturday at the Deep Ellum Community Center. \nDeep Ellum was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 and Dezi 5 personally contributed memorabilia and photos from Vern’s Place to the Deep Ellum Archive to keep the cultural center’s inimitable history alive. \nCome one\, come all!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/a-new-colorful-tour-of-deep-ellum-with-dezi-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
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CREATED:20240723T175226Z
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SUMMARY:Kickoff Event for 15th Annual Hope Party Benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Grant Halliburton Foundation is thrilled to launch its 15th annual Hope Party season with a kickoff event at Simkhai in Highland Park Village on Thursday\, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The special event will also introduce the 2024 Hope Party co-chairs\, Danielle Hunter\, Steve Noviello and Reed Robertson. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and its annual gala while shopping the Simkhai Fall ‘24 collection and enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine by Bistro 31.\nTo attend the kickoff event at Simkhai\, RSVP to hopeparty@granthalliburton.org by July 22. The Hope Party sponsorships and underwriting opportunities open online on Thursday\, July 25 at GrantHalliburton.org/hopeparty. Individual tickets go on sale in September.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/kickoff-event-for-15th-annual-hope-party-benefiting-grant-halliburton-foundation/
LOCATION:Simkhai\, 91 Highland Park Village\, Dallas\, 75205
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240711T221414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T221414Z
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SUMMARY:BINGO Time! Join Us for Fun and Support a Great Cause
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy the thrill of playing table games like BINGO? Do you believe in having fun while supporting a good cause? Bring family and friends and join us for our first BINGO afternoon on Sunday\, July 21st\, at 3:00 PM. \nThis BINGO event will help us secure the lease for our office at 6060 N Central Expressway\, Dallas\, and continue providing essential services to our community\, including immigration services\, citizenship preparation classes\, and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. \nIt promises to be an afternoon of fun\, camaraderie\, and networking. We will have an entertaining show\, our famous pink margarita\, street tacos\, and chips\, amazing prizes\, and more!
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/bingo-time-join-us-for-fun-and-support-a-great-cause/
LOCATION:2311 Lakeland Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75228\, 2311 Lakeland Dr\, Dallas\, 75228
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="SRA Ministries":MAILTO:Info@sraministries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T000000
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CREATED:20240606T213120Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Echelon Gala
DESCRIPTION:Chairs Trey Scardino\, Gracie Hunt\, and Maddy McGuire and Honorary Chairs Heather and Ray Washburne invite you to attend the 2024 Echelon Gala. This event culminates Echelon’s year of fundraising and volunteering for The Salvation Army by celebrating the fellowship of the community.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/2024-echelon-gala/
LOCATION:Hotel Swexan\, 2575 McKinnon Street\, Dallas\, 75201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240225T020432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T012704Z
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SUMMARY:DFW Nonprofit Resources Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of networking and discovering mission-friendly business partners whose products and services are tailored to support your nonprofit organization. \nWould your business like to host a booth at the Expo? Visit https://dfwnonprofitexpo.expofp.com/ to reserve your spot.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dfw-nonprofit-resources-expo/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center\, 1601 Campus Drive\, Hurst\, 76054
CATEGORIES:Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Texas Nonprofit Institute":MAILTO:ntxnpifrontdesk@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240606T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213206Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend\, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth\, featuring several events including a vintage car show\, Artscape: The Sequel\, a petting zoo\, floral fashion exhibit\, live music and more. \nWhat to Expect:\n•Shop from more than 60 top-tier artists showcasing a diverse array of fine art including paintings\, sculpture\, jewelry and more.\n•Get up close and personal with classic cars from the Classic Chassis Car Club\, adding a dash of vintage flair to the festivities.\n•Learn about the history of floral fashion at The Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment exhibit.\n•Spend lazy hours in the colorful collection of 150 hammocks\, placed throughout the Pecan Grove.\n•Experience the vibrant atmosphere bursting with creativity and summer vibes.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/fathers-day-and-juneteenth-family-fun-weekend/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240606T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213054Z
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SUMMARY:Dallas Arboretum’s Third Annual Pride in Bloom Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of the third annual Pride in Bloom celebration presented by Polestar Grapevine on June 8 and 9. The event returns with a weekend highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans\, entertainers\, chefs and small businesses. Pride in Bloom kicks off Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer featuring 150 hammocks for people to relax in at the Pecan Grove.  \nEntrance to Pride in Bloom is included with paid general garden admission. Tickets\, which range from $10 to $16\, are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/ or by calling 214.515.6615. On June 8 and 9\, admission is free to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden as a part of Kelley Family Days offering access to the community with the purchase of a garden ticket.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dallas-arboretums-third-annual-pride-in-bloom-celebration/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240711T221305Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Dallas and Meow Wolf Grapevine Join Forces to Spark Creativity in High School Students with PRISMATIC Pop-up Experience
DESCRIPTION:Dallas\, TX (May 6\, 2024) — SPARK! Dallas\, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth\, announced a groundbreaking partnership with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf second SPARK! PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience featuring 28 area high school artists’ creations. The colorful exhibition is an immersive experience showcasing the students’ creativity through a variety of themed areas imagined\, designed and built in a single color and theme. The community is invited to see the PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience June 1 to September 29 at SPARK!\, located at Southside Lamar (1409 Bothan Jean Blvd.\, Suite #004\, Dallas\, TX 75215).  \nMeg Bittner\, executive director of SPARK! said\, “As an inaugural grantee of the Meow Wolf Foundation for 2023-2024\, SPARK! Dallas is honored to announce Meow Wolf Grapevine as a presenting sponsor\, which will contribute to the success of the PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience. This partnership not only provides financial backing\, but also offers amazing opportunities for student enrichment\, including behind-the-scenes tours at Meow Wolf Grapevine\, mentorship from Meow Wolf’s Exhibitions team members and funding for materials.” \nSPARK! received 22 submissions\, and the following six public high schools were selected to participate based on their creativity\, design elements and proposal submission:\nCityLab High School (Dallas ISD) – Dream Cream(sicle) (coral)\nHillcrest High School (Dallas ISD) – Fungi Delight (red)\nNewman Smith High School (Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD) – Orange Lovers (orange)\nWest Mesquite High School (Mesquite ISD) – Snake Eyes (green)\nWilliams High School (Plano ISD) – Automation Biker Frogs (purple)\nWoodrow Wilson High School (Dallas ISD) – Moonlight Sonata  (blue)  \nIn addition to being the presenting sponsor and major funder for this initiative\, Meow Wolf Grapevine is offering mentorship to the students and an opportunity to show the community their artistic creations come alive when the exhibition opens. \n“I am thrilled to mentor SPARK! Dallas students to inspire and empower young creators\,” said Exhibition Manager for Meow Wolf Grapevine Christy Howell. “This PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience offers students a platform to unleash their imagination and creativity. This partnership epitomizes the dynamic convergence of art\, technology\, and engineering\, offering students an unparalleled chance to delve into immersive design concepts.” \n“Partnering with SPARK!\, we are eager to see these innovative projects.”  said Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer at Meow Wolf Daniel Bornhorst.  “Meow Wolf Grapevine specializes in integrating traditional art with cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences. From sound processing and lighting to scent design\, we blend various elements to craft truly unique experiences which makes this partnership perfect.”  \nBittner added\, “These public high school students are amazingly talented\, and I am impressed with how they have thoughtfully sketched and are creating their rooms into an interactive and immersive pop-up experience perfect for social media moments. I invite everyone to come see it and celebrate these students’ success.”  \nExhibit hours:\nOpen to public starting June 1-Sept. 29\nFridays: 1:00-8:00 p.m.\nSaturdays: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.\nSundays: 1:00-6:00 p.m.\nAdult Nights (age 21+): Thursdays starting June 6-Sept. 26\,5:00-9:00 p.m.  \nTicket prices:\nAdults regular admission:  $25\nChildren (ages 2-17) :  $23\nTeachers (with Teacher ID): $20\nAdult Night (age 21+): $40\, includes 2 drink tickets\nAll tickets include the PRISMATIC exhibit and admission to the play sculpture areas.  \nLearn more and make a ticket reservation: https://sparkdallas.org/prismatic/ or 214.421.7727.  \nAbout SPARK! Dallas:\nA nonprofit founded in 2010\, SPARK! Dallas provides children from second grade to high school with a fully immersive creative environment with hands-on learning that develops their self-definition as creative individuals. Through an endless roster of workshops and pop-up activities\, students exercise their creativity and learn from creative experts\, innovators\, and artists. The organization’s vision is to help students acquire creative skills to excel in school and compete in the work force. SPARK! also hosts interactive camps\, field trips and birthday parties. SPARK! is located in the historic South Side of Lamar building at 1409 Botham Jean Blvd\, Ste 004\, Dallas\, Texas 75215. For more information\, visit https://sparkdallas.org/.  \nABOUT MEOW WOLF:\nMeow Wolf is not your typical arts and entertainment company; they’re the creators of extraordinary\, mind-bending experiences that transport millions of adventurers of all ages into breathtaking realms of imagination and wonder. As the proud recipients of numerous accolades\, including Time Out’s #1 Immersive Experience in the US (2023)\, Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022 and 2020)\, and USA Today’s Top 10 Best Immersive Art Experiences (2022)\, Meow Wolf is committed to engaging curious seekers through the magic of discovery and play. They are distinct in their collaboration with hundreds of visionary artists who infuse creativity into every Meow Wolf experience. The journey began with the THEA Award-winning House Of Eternal Return in Santa Fe (2016)\, a mystery house with hidden passages and mesmerizing art exhibits. In Las Vegas\, Omega Mart (2021) presented a surreal grocery store experience. Denver’s Convergence Station (2021) appeared as a maximalist architectural marvel linking four alien worlds. In July 2023\, Meow Wolf unveiled The Real Unreal in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex\, and plans to open a new location in Houston in 2024. As a certified B-Corporation\, Meow Wolf leads in themed entertainment\, innovating and celebrating human imagination. All are invited to join a journey that defies convention\, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/spark-dallas-and-meow-wolf-grapevine-join-forces-to-spark-creativity-in-high-school-students-with-prismatic-pop-up-experience/
LOCATION:Southside Lamar\, 1409 Bothan Jean Blvd.\, Suite #004\, Dallas\, 75215
CATEGORIES:Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="SPARK! Dallas":MAILTO:info@sparkdallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240711T221253Z
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SUMMARY:Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer is set for June 1 to August 4 featuring 150 freestanding hammocks\, a Floral Fashion exhibit\, live music and performances\, cooking and floral demonstrations and Family Fun Fridays featuring favorite frozen treat vendors. Come visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden this summer for a refreshing and enriching experience that blends nature\, art\, and education in perfect harmony. \nAdvanced time tickets are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/. In June\, tickets range in price from $10-$16. In July\, admission is $5 per person ages 2 and up\, and August Dollar Days return at $3 per person ages 2 and up. Admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (RMCAG) is an additional $3 per person. Entrance is free to RMCAG the weekends of June 8-9 and July 4-7\, thanks to a generous donation from the Kelley Family. Parking is $12 purchased online\, or $15 purchased at the gate. In August\, parking is $6.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/summer-at-the-arboretum-endless-summer/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240606T213009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213009Z
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SUMMARY:🌈 LGBTQIA+ Affirming Services Resource Fair 🌟
DESCRIPTION:Dallas Hope Charities invites you to join us for an empowering event aimed at connecting the LGBTQIA+ community with vital resources and support services. Whether you’re seeking housing assistance\, health services\, legal aid\, or more\, our resource fair has something for everyone. \n🗓️ Date: Saturday\, May 18th\n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Location: The DAIRE Center\, 2600 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 160\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, USA \nAt the fair\, attendees will have access to a variety of free and low-cost services\, including:\n– Housing information and assistance\n– Health services\, including STI/HIV testing and vaccinations\n– Legal aid and guidance\n– Nonperishable food distribution\n– Period product distribution\n– $10 McDonald’s gift cards and DART passes\n– Monkeypox vaccines with $25 Walmart gift cards \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with affirming and supportive resources tailored to the LGBTQIA+ community. Spread the word\, mark your calendars\, and join us for a day of empowerment\, support\, and community building. \nInterested in volunteering? Sign up at https://bttr.im/2u7xj to lend a helping hand and make a difference in our community! \nFor more information\, please contact Dallas Hope Charities at chc@dallashopecharities.org. We look forward to seeing you there! \n#LGBTQIA+ #AffirmingServices #ResourceFair #CommunitySupport #DallasEvents #Inclusion #SupportAll
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%88-lgbtqia-affirming-services-resource-fair-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:The DAIRE Center\, 2600 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 160\, Dallas\, 75207
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Hope Charities":MAILTO:hope@dallashopecharities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240606T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213022Z
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SUMMARY:Dallas Arboretum's Fourth Annual Black Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum’s fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration returns Saturday\, May 18\, and Sunday\, May 19 for a weekend full of fun and cultural experiences for the whole family. As the Arboretum honors the past\, enjoys the present\, and looks toward the future\, diversity is celebrated through various Black cultural experiences. The weekend celebration\, presented by Bank of America\, showcases the unique talents\, art\, fashion and businesses from the local Black community who have garnered national and international acclaim. One of which is DeDe McGuire\, philanthropist and host of the nationally syndicated talk show “DeDe in the Morning” heard locally on KKDA/K104. She is the 2024 honorary chair of the Black Heritage Celebration. The weekend’s events include chef demonstrations\, live entertainment and a curated Black-owned vendor market with more than 40 businesses. The celebration is open to the public and entry fee is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dallas-arboretums-fourth-annual-black-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240402T012402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T012402Z
UID:22213-1716022800-1716030000@dfw501c.com
SUMMARY:NAMIWalks North Texas 2024
DESCRIPTION:Take steps at 2024 NAMIWalks North Texas to raise awareness for mental health and stop the stigma. The walk also celebrates mental health recovery\, honors those who have lost their lives to mental health conditions and raises funds for the nonprofit. This year’s goal is to raise more than $150\,000. NAMIWalks North Texas includes a resource fair\, activities for kids\, and free parking. The fundraiser is pet-friendly. Founded in 1982\, NAMI North Texas\, a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization\, advocates for equitable access to mental health services\, treatment\, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all of those in need. Serving Dallas\, Collin\, Denton\, and Rockwall counties\, NAMI North Texas provides essential and free education\, advocacy and support group programs.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/namiwalks-north-texas-2024/
LOCATION:7300 Roughriders Trial                         Frisco\, Texas\, 7300 Roughriders Trial\, Frisco
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI North Texas":MAILTO:DeannaC@naminorthtexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240311T164228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T164228Z
UID:21761-1714917600-1714932000@dfw501c.com
SUMMARY:AFEE 20th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education (AFEE) has been serving Arlington\, Texas\, and its surrounding communities for almost 20 years. AFEE is a non-profit organization that focuses on developing area youth through career and college preparedness\, leadership training\, advocacy\, and financial support through scholarship awards. \nAFEE’s 20th Anniversary Celebration at Arlington’s beautiful Levitt Pavilion is a free community event that you do not want to miss. The event will feature N’Tense the Band featuring Sean G.\, food and beverages from local food trucks\, and resources from local vendors. Past performers at the Outdoor Stage include KC and the Sunshine Band\, Blaine Mitchell\, Elaina Kay\, and Tank & the Bangers. The event is free and open to the public for general admission\, and it will be held on Sunday\, May 5\, 2024\, from 2-6:00 pm. \nAs a staple in Arlington for 20 years\, AFEE members have worked tirelessly to make a positive impact on the community and develop an understanding of civic responsibility for our members through the process of serving others. Our efforts have paid dividends in the form of our programs’ tangible impacts on the community\, awarding over 40 scholarships to area students in 2023 and outreach through programming to more than 5\,000 residents of Arlington and surrounding communities.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/afee-20th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion in Arlington\, 100 W. Abrams Street\, Arlington\, 66010
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240425T221156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T221156Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Life Luncheon\, Supporting Blood Cancer Patients in Dallas
DESCRIPTION:The Icla da Silva Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families battling blood cancer and sickle cell disease\, invites the Dallas community to its “Celebrating Life” Luncheon on Saturday\, April 27th\, 2024\, at noon. \nThe event will be held at the acclaimed 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse located at 108010 Dallas Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX 75287. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the restaurant’s signature skewered meats\, carved tableside\, alongside a variety of salads and desserts. This festive afternoon promises to be a fun and meaningful experience for the whole family. \n“We are excited to host this special event and raise critical funds for patient families in need\,” said Airam da Silva President of The Icla da Silva Foundation. “The Celebrating Life Luncheon directly benefits families requiring a bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancer or sickle cell disease.”\nTo Attend: \nTickets for the Celebrating Life Luncheon are available now. To learn more about the event and purchase a ticket online\, please visit: https://icla.org/Dallas \nAbout the Icla da Silva Foundation:\nThe Icla da Silva Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed 32 years ago in memory of an 11-year-old girl from Brazil named Icla da Silva. After she was diagnosed with leukemia\, her family brought her to New York City in search of a cure. A compatible bone marrow donor was never found and she passed at the age of 13. \nThe mission of the Icla da Silva Foundation is to save the lives of patients with diseases whose only cure is a bone marrow or cord blood transplant by providing emotional\, logistical\, and financial support to remove barriers to treatment.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/celebrating-life-luncheon-supporting-blood-cancer-patients-in-dallas/
LOCATION:12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse\, 18010 Dallas Pkwy\, Dallas\, 75287
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="The Icla da Silva Foundation":MAILTO:Bret@icla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240220T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T165243Z
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SUMMARY:Play for a Purpose: Bingo for Education Equality
DESCRIPTION:Please join Orant Charities at our 2024 Spring Bingo Fundraiser in support of education in rural Malawi\, Africa. \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024\n11:30 A.M.\nDenton Woman’s Club \nPurchase your ticket today for $100 or for $75 with the donation of a new or gently used book. \nYour admission includes: \n5 competitive rounds of Bingo\, each game with the chance to win exciting prizes!\nBottomless mimosas.\nBrunch hors d’oeuvres.\nA special commemorative gift.\nAnd even more fun! \nAll Bingo proceeds will benefit Orant’s Education Program. Orant provides tuition for more than 120 students in rural Malawi who would not otherwise have access to secondary school. Our Education Program additionally supports improved infrastructure in local schools through the provision of solar power and critical resources including books\, science equipment\, and other educational materials. Please join us in helping create a brighter for those we serve. \nPlease donate books that are:\nTeen and youth fiction for our sponsor students\nNon-fiction\, classics\, and picture books\nChildren’s books (please donate more than one per ticket) \nWe cannot accept the following:\nPromotional books\nMost old text books\nAny damaged book
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/play-for-a-purpose-bingo-for-education-equality/
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="Orant Charities":MAILTO:eparker@orantcharities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240318T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T165517Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Paul Warren Annual Tournament of the Knights
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the major fundraising events for St. Timothy Christian Academy\, a nonprofit school that serves only children with learning differences\, grades K-12. The funds from the tournament help to support the cost of educating students at our school.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dr-paul-warren-annual-tournament-of-the-knights/
LOCATION:The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch – The Hills Course\, 5901 Glen Oaks Drive\, McKinney\, TX\, 75072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="STCA":MAILTO:klousignont@staplano.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163615
CREATED:20240207T013019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T013019Z
UID:20924-1713461400-1713474000@dfw501c.com
SUMMARY:Handbags for Hope
DESCRIPTION:Raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month\, Handbags for Hope is our 2nd Designer Bag Bingo. The evening is filled with fun and community\, as attendees play bingo for designer handbags\, while raising money to support abused and neglected youth and young adults. We have Plano P.D. and Firefighters model the handbags to collect additional tips and donations for the cause. There is food\, drinks\, and prize pull opportunities. Per law\, attendees must be 18 and older.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/handbags-for-hope-2/
LOCATION:Cross Creek Ranch\, 3406 Dublin Rd\, Parker\, TX\, 75002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="City House":MAILTO:cwilson@cityhouse.org
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