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 Katie and Doug Murray

Gloria Thomas, Rhonda Grimes, Natalie Grimes, and Valencia Grimes Larry North, Jeff Peterson, and Calvin Wright

Judge Dominique Collins and Dr. Karen Hollie

(PHOTOS: ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO)

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.

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 Catholic 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.

Lydia and Dan Novakov

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

Scott Murray, Ron Haddock and Jim Keyes Stratton Horres, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Tim Newsome and Ron Taylor

Chad and Tammy Hennings, Michelle and Chase Morris Hunter Sullivan

Donna Arp Weitzman Hunter Sullivan and band Bob Hopkins and Daniel McCowen

(PHOTOS: RUDA ANDERSON)

Surely, television personality Scott Murray couldn’t serve as emcee at a dinner where he was the intended honoree.

Instead, Jim Keyes filled the master of ceremonies role during the inaugural Unsung Hero celebration on Dec. 3 at Fair Park.

“Scott Murray has done more for North Texas nonprofits than any other,” quipped Bob Hopkins, founder and chairman for the new event benefitting what used to be called The Scholarship Fund.

Hank Alterman, founder of the fund, announced its name change to the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund.

Sponsors for the event included Ron and Sandi Haddock, the Steve and Barbara Durham Family, Bob and Myrna Schlegel, Jim and Margo Keyes, Dr. Ken and Millie Cooper, and People Newspapers.

Daniel McCowen, a prelaw student at Baylor University, received a $3,000 scholarship. – Staff report

Tea Party Reveal: Get Those Mad Hats Ready

(PHOTOS: THOMAS GARZA)

Bubbly flowed on Nov. 30 as Stanley Korshak hosted the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2022 Reveal.

Honorary chair Laurie Sands Harrison’s mother, the late Caroline Rose Hunt, built the Crescent Court, where Stanley Korshak is located, as part of the Uptown development that includes The Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Claire Catrino, chair of Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2022, and Lisa Loy Laughlin, president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, unveiled the tea’s 2022 poster featuring artwork from Laughlin’s sister, Laura Loy Capps.

On April 20, the tea party, in its 34th year, will again bring guests from all over the United States to don wild and wonderful over-the-top hats while viewing the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum. Visit wcdabg.org. Venise Stuart Kaleta Blaffer, Bailey Harrison, and Annie Ferguson Karen Sargent and Nick Wingo Laurie Sands Harrison

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