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FOLDS OF HONOR NORTH TEXAS HOSTS EVENING OF PATRIOTISM

Brock Appenzeller, Katie Kielminski, Zach Appenzeller, Rhonda & Phil Appenzeller

Ellen & Dane Conley, Jack Stow, and Makynlee Mendoza Jill &Joe Schloesser

Brian, Brandon & Wanda, Brooklyn, and Brianna Orange Sammie Williams, Lindsay Cummings, Maddie Borg, Jackie May, and Kaely Ferguson

Robin & Matthew Nowak, and Susan Stauch

(PHOTOS: GEORGE FIALA AND LISA MEANS)

Real heroes took the field at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 13 as Folds of Honor North Texas honored patriots “who so bravely fought for our freedom.”

The annual Folds of Honor Gala drew veterans, scholarship recipients, and other North Texans. VIP reception guests entered on a red carpet. Inside, some took family photos in the Dallas Cowboys endzone and bid on such auction items as a helmet signed by quarterback Dak Prescott.

KTCK the Ticket’s Julie Dobbs served as emcee and talked about Folds of Honor’s mission to provide scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty.

The “Patriot Parachuters,” a Veteran-owned parachute team propelled down the stadium.

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

(PHOTOS: COURTESY OF TAMYTHA CAMERON)

Paddy and Barry Epstein

Paddy and Barry Epstein received the Charles S. Sharp and Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler Angel Award for their longstanding support of Dallas Summer Musicals Inc. (DSM).

Their recognition came in late November during the DSM’s 2021 Gala – An Evening with the Best of Broadway Featuring Hamilton.

More than 400 Dallas leaders, philanthropists, and art lovers gathered in “The Room Where it Happened,” raising $775,000 to help DSM deliver educational and community outreach programs to more than 40,000 individuals annually.

The evening led by Gala co-chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner began with a pre-show cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a Hamilton-inspired performance by the Dallas Unique Dance Company. An after-party followed the musical Hamilton. – Staff report

DSM Gala

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