I’m sure everyone can remember standing on the corner of their street on a sweltering summer afternoon selling lemonade, and then later watching your kids continue on with the tradition. This Sunday, May 1st, is Lemonade Day – a free, community-wide program dedicated to teaching children how to start, own and operate their own business through the simple and time-honored act of building and running a lemonade stand. Read the rest of this entry »
Attention all of you “heart as art” lovers out there! I know there are many of you. On May 25th, the Belle Meade at River Oaks is unveiling the first ever Heart Deco Collection from the heart public art project. These “heart creations” will line the sidewalks along Westheimer for May and June to increase awareness of Heart Health. Read the rest of this entry »
Our fave country/pop sweetheart, Taylor Swift, is coming to our town in less than a month for her Fearless 2010 Tour. SEARCH Homeless Services, a private non-profit committed to helping the homeless get off the streets and into jobs and affordable housing, is offering Houstonians the opportunity of a lifetime. Read the rest of this entry »
This week we want to share some very special happenings that all have a similar focus, the YOUTH of our town and how they are stepping up to the plate, taking action and making a difference. Please read on and give them your support! Read the rest of this entry »
How often does it happen. You get a student intern that comes your way and the benefits just keep on coming. That is the case with Zoe Patterson and Pink Ribbon Project. Zoe, once an intern for the non-profit is back for the third year to produce, with her co-chair, Ellen Pellegrin, Tickle Me Pink, a benefit Runway Show at the fab new West Ave. What makes it so special is that the entire show is student produced and the fashions are from the fashionably-gifted young designers from 15 local high schools. If fashion is your scene and you want to show support for some really neat young talent that could be the next Project Runway stars, stop by: Thursday, April 29, 6:00 p.m., West Ave at River Oaks, 2800 Kirby Drive, 77098. VIP Tickets, $20, General admission $10 at door; details, www.pinkribbonsproject.org
RED is my favorite color and GOING RED is my favorite thing to do.
Here’s why………
Because Heart Disease and Stroke are too much a part of my family history, giving back to American Heart Association is a true passion of mine. Never wanting to miss a “shout-out” opportunity for Heart, you must make a calendar note that Tuesday, May 4 is Go Red Day once again in H-town. Read the rest of this entry »
Dress for Dinner, the seasonal fashion event that was conceived by Gracie Cavnar and Jeff Shell is ready to present its final encore for this season. This event is designed to celebrate the marriage of fashion with the art of dining. Neiman Marcus is the place and the Haute, Hip and Hot party benefiting Recipe for Success is taking place here on April 7. This Chic Spring Happening is featuring LA Red Carpet Designer David Meister, who will be waltzing his wares down the runway at NM, with 100% of proceeds benefiting RFS.
Details…….
Reception & Show, 6:30 p.m., Level Two, $50 per person
VIP Dinner w/Designer, 8:00 p.m., $350 per person
to rsvp, visit www.recipe4success.org/events.htm
or visit facebook from Neal Hamil Agency.
If Fashion is your thing, you must be marking off the days since the groundhog told us that winter was staying around but that Spring was sure to follow?! Well, it’s almost here and just in time for you to start shopping for your Spring must-haves!
Could there be a better way to kick-off the season and give to a great cause while you’re doing it? River Oaks Shopping Center is hosting a Fashion Show at the wonderfully original River Oaks Theatre on March 10 and 100% of the proceeds benefit American Heart Association.
The night promises to be easy fun……..you can valet park (is there any other way?), sip on cocktails and lite bites from many of ROSC fine eateries and enjoy a preview of Spring’s fashion! Many of the Center’s chicest boutiques will be participating, such as 310 Rosemont, LaMode Lingerie & Swim, Rebecca & Drew, BB1, Twice New and Luke’s Locker, to name a few……..something for everyone! Coupons for %-off savings and goodie bags will be a plus, so that what you see can be what you get if you so desire.
Details……
*$30 per person in advance; $40 at the door
*Tickets can be purchased online at www.ahariveroaksfashionshow.org or call 713-610-5055
*Priority seating on all tickets purchased through
Wednesday, March 3,2010; open seating available for
tickets purchased after
*Reminder, 100% of ticket sales to AHA
Once again, I am telling you about a project that I feel proud to be a part of in however small way that I am (Host Committee). It was conceived by Gracie Cavnar and Jeff Shell, as a perfect union of fashion and dining, called Dress For Dinner.DFD is designed as a series of seasonal fashion events held throughout the year that celebrate the art of dining.
100% of the proceeds from these events benefit Recipe for Success Foundation, founded by Gracie Cavnar. RFS is the forefront of a national movement to combat childhood obesity. This problem, which is reaching epic proportions, has become a focus of First Lady, Michelle Obama, and is a high priority for another cause near and dear to me, the American Heart Association. We must help today’s children learn to eat properly andRFS delivers nutrition education to elementary students in their classrooms. Gracie has been able to accomplish this with the support of 58 of Houston’s finest chefs as her educators.
In Love WithFashion, our second Dress for Dinner event is being sponsored by Tootsies and is another example of pairing our town’s favorite retailers and designers with our most prominent chefs, foodies and winemakers to bring all together to this very special evening.
This event will also feature talented jewelry designer, Joan Horning, who is donating all of her evening’s profits to this charity………plus it’s time to think Spring so there will be a Fashion Show of Tootsies’ best Spring collections!
Soooo, all of this makes for an event not to be missed!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6 until 9 p.m. (8 pm Fashion Show)
$100/person
TOOTSIES
Want even more details and to rsvp? click on,www.recipe4success.org.
So if you woke up this morning wondering just what you can do for yourself and your family and friends that can make a difference….. Here’s a simple little task! You can spread the word that this Friday, February 5, 2010 is National Go Red Day! Ask all those that you live with or work with to wear something RED on this day to make everyone aware that you are shouting out against the #1 killer of American men & women and the #1 killer of women over 25! Decade results are just in and the progress that has been made by AHA in increasing the survival rate is very encouraging. A lot of research advance, etc. can be attributed to that, however, the one thing that we can all do is increase awareness of heart disease and that is what GO RED DAY is all about!!!
Join the celebration, this Friday at Minute Maid Park, 9:30 am……
RSVP to Sherry Woodard at sherry.woodward@heart.org at the American Heart Association if you can make it!
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