38 February 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com
Society
S.M. WRIGHT FOUNDATION, FRIENDS CELEBRATE 23 YEARS OF GIVING
Vicki Howland, Ray Washburne, Margot Washburne, Heather Washburne, SM Wright II, and Dulany Howland
Nicole Rosales, Jennifer Pascal, Maureen Wiegert, and Mari Woodlief
Gloria Thomas, Rhonda Grimes, Natalie Grimes, and Valencia Grimes
Katie and Doug Murray
Larry North, Jeff Peterson, and Calvin Wright (PHOTOS: ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO)
Judge Dominique Collins and Dr. Karen Hollie
Elizabeth Jones and Kyle Bainter
Lynn and Allen McBee
Over nearly a quarter of a century, the S.M. Wright Foundation’s annual Christmas in the Park has helped thousands of families with gifts of food, clothing, toys, household items, and furniture. What started with serving fewer than 200 children in 1998 to more than 25,000 residents annually. Volunteering at and giving to the annual event at Fair Park is a tradition for the Washburnes and many other Park Cities area families. In advance of the 23rd annual Christmas in the Park, honorary chairs Heather and Ray Washburne, joined by their daughter, Margot, and Heather’s parents, Vicki and Dulany Howland, hosted an announcement party on Nov. 9 in the Mockingbird Room in Highland Park Village. – Staff report
Looking Ahead Love Luncheon, Heart of Gold Does that photograph of event chairs Amy McEvoy and Traci White make you want a spa day? Spend part of your Valentine’s shopping for luxuries like that while supporting Clay- Amy McEvoy and ton Dabney for Traci White (COURTESY PHOTOS) Kids with Cancer’s efforts to help families of children with terminal cancer create precious memories. The sixth annual Love Luncheon, Heart of Gold, begins with shopping at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Dallas Country Club, followed by a luncheon program at noon and more shopping from 1-3 p.m. Visit claytondabney.org. Catholic Foundation Award Dinner On Feb. 19 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, the Catholic Foundation will honor long-time Dallas philanthropists Lydia and Dan Novakov of Christ the King Catho- Lydia and Dan Novakov lic Church for their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to healthcare, Catholic education, children’s charities, and the church community. “As individuals, and as a couple, they’ve humbly and graciously taken on some of the region’s highest-profile leadership roles for charitable causes,” said Matt Kramer, foundation president and CEO. Visit catholicfoundation.com. An Event to Remember gala The Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s third annual An Event to Remember gala, scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Verona Villa in Frisco, returns to an in-person format with an Italian themed “Masquerade” flair. Visit alz.org/dallasnetexas. Destiny Award Luncheon The St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 22nd annual Destiny Award Luncheon will feature an NBA Hall of Famer. Check out Excellence is a Habit: A Shaquille O’Neal Conversation with The Big Aristotle, Shaquille O’Neal on Feb. 23 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The event begins with a student showcase at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Visit stphilips1600.org/destiny. – Compiled by William Taylor
