November 15, 2008- January 11, 2009
Deck the Halls Dallas, Texas
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture will open the first annual Deck the Halls at Old Red exhibit on Saturday, November 15 in the first floor Special Exhibits Gallery. Best Buddies is one of the 18 Dallas County not-for-profit organizations that will decorate a lit holiday tree or display.
Visitors may "vote" for their favorite holiday display by dropping their donations in a box by each tree. At the close of the exhibit, January 11, the "winner" of this friendly competition, the tree with the most donations, will be announced.
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is located in the West End of downtown Dallas at 100 South Houston Street in the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse built in 1892.
Best Buddies participants and supporters will received half-off admission on December 7th.
November 9, 2008 Best Buddies Bash Dallas, Texas
Best Buddies Bash
November 7, 2008 Business Buddies: BlackFinn Grill Addison, Texas
5:00 to 9:00 pm
Business Buddies is a networking opportunity for working professionals that is sponsored by and benefits Best Buddies Texas. For a $5 donation, attendees will enjoy $3 Crown and Down drink specials from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. There will also be a complimentary appetizer buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
ADDRESS: BlackFinn Restuarant and Saloon
4440 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001
(at the corner of Beltline and Midway)
Fall 2008 The Buddies United in Leadership Development Dallas & Houston, Texas
The Buddies United In Leadership Development (B.U.I.L.D.) program is an initiative that supports the Best Buddies mission by training individuals with intellectual disabilities from our programs to become skilled public speakers and leaders in their community. BUILD trainings will be conducted in Dallas and Houston in the fall to train Buddy Ambassador to speak on behalf of the Best Buddies mission.
Best Buddies staff in both Dallas and Houston are recruiting volunteers to join their BUILD Committee. The committee in Dallas and the committee in Houston will work to plan the BUILD training sessions for the Buddies, assist the Buddies as speech coaches, and help secure resources so that Buddies can attend the Best Buddies national Leadership Conference.
September 12, 2008 Happy Hour at BlackFinn Addison, Texas Drink for a good cause! A donation of $5 granted supporters access to a free hour long appetizer buffet and $3 drink specials.
September 5-6, 2008 Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
Open to all ages and abilities! The event features a 100, 62, or 15-mile bike ride, and 5K run, and 3K walk options. With participation of celebrities and professional athletes, a gourmet barbecue and concert by the Black Eyed Peas, this event has something for everyone!
August 21, 2008 Night at the Improv Addison, Texas
Thank you for joining us at the Improv comedy club in Addison for a night of laughs. A portion of the ticket price was given to Best Buddies Texas and will be used to support our programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
July 18-21, 2008 19th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference: Champions for Friendship Bloomington, Indiana
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
The Best Buddies International Leadership Conference brought together top leaders from high school and colleges worldwide to discuss topics on social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, leadership, communication, fund raising, and a variety of other topics.
May 20, 2008 Tory Burch Grand Opening Galleria Mall
Come join us! Event followed by a Mexican Fiesta at the home of Becca and John Thrash.
April 12, 2008 Festival of Friendship Irving, Texas
The 1st Annual Festival of Friendship was a huge success featuring a Buddy Walk, fun activity booths, free food and drinks and live entertainment. Over 200 participants enjoyed an fun-filled day while helping to raise over $10,000 to support Best Buddies programs in Texas.
April 5, 2008 Best Buddies Midnight Madness Georgetown, Texas
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Best Buddies Midnight Madness is an off-the-wall scavenger hunt with teams consisting of 4-10 players representing numerous organizations on a quest that ends with a DJ’d party open to all students on campus.
January 30, 2008 Business Buddies: Metro Grill Dallas, Texas
Business Buddies is a networking opportunity for working professionals that is sponsored by and benefits Best Buddies Texas. Our January Business Buddies event was hosted by Metro Grill off I-75 and Knox from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. For a donation of $5, attendees enjoyed one free drink ticket and the opportunity to win special prizes. 10% of the food purchased was donated to Best Buddies.
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