The City of Southlake partners with select organizations to enhance our service offerings to our community. GRACE is one of the incredible service organizations we work with to create world-class experiences for our residents.
The GRACE “Angles Among Us” Gala will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas again on November 4, 2023. This is amongst the most highly anticipated black tie events that have been around for nearly two decades and continues to grow in popularity. All net proceeds fund programs and services for those in need who come to GRACE for assistance.
GRACE is excited to introduce this year’s GRACE Gala Co-Chairs, Madeline and David Ricci. This fabulous husband and wife duo are known around the community for their business-savvy mindsets, continuous philanthropic support, and their mentorship and coaching for first-time entrepreneurs.
Both Madeline and David believe in having a servant's heart and are always willing to give back to the community any chance they get. As strong GRACE advocates, the Ricci’s love supporting and volunteering in GRACE programs such as the GRACE Community Clinic, Transitional Housing Program, and the Christmas Cottage.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work so closely with Madeline and David Ricci on the 2023 GRACE Gala,” said GRACE’s Chief Executive Officer, Shonda Schaefer. “They are hugely successful entrepreneurs and coaches and have such a passion for the work of GRACE! Watching them work with such dedication is truly a blessing!”
The GRACE Gala will feature some of the best gourmet food, live entertainment, a silent auction, and other activities that one can only find right here in our community. A bonus of attending the fabulous GRACE Gala is the limitless sponsorship opportunities that we provide, including entry into the GRACE Gala VIP Party. Proceeds from these auctions, combined with sponsorships table and ticket sales, raffles, and other gifts are used to fund the programs and services needed by families and individuals throughout Northeast Tarrant County.
Individual tickets are $475, and a table of ten is $4,000. Sponsorships with ample public relations and marketing exposure, preferred seating, and exclusive event access begin at $5,000. In-kind sponsorships are also available. For more information, please reach out to GRACE Special Events Manager at Events@GRACEGrapevine.org.
The City of Southlake partners with select organizations to enhance our service offerings to our community. GRACE is one of the incredible service organizations we work with to create world-class experiences for our residents.
The GRACE “Angles Among Us” Gala will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas again on November 4, 2023. This is amongst the most highly anticipated black tie events that have been around for nearly two decades and continues to grow in popularity. All net proceeds fund programs and services for those in need who come to GRACE for assistance.
GRACE is excited to introduce this year’s GRACE Gala Co-Chairs, Madeline and David Ricci. This fabulous husband and wife duo are known around the community for their business-savvy mindsets, continuous philanthropic support, and their mentorship and coaching for first-time entrepreneurs.
Both Madeline and David believe in having a servant's heart and are always willing to give back to the community any chance they get. As strong GRACE advocates, the Ricci’s love supporting and volunteering in GRACE programs such as the GRACE Community Clinic, Transitional Housing Program, and the Christmas Cottage.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work so closely with Madeline and David Ricci on the 2023 GRACE Gala,” said GRACE’s Chief Executive Officer, Shonda Schaefer. “They are hugely successful entrepreneurs and coaches and have such a passion for the work of GRACE! Watching them work with such dedication is truly a blessing!”
The GRACE Gala will feature some of the best gourmet food, live entertainment, a silent auction, and other activities that one can only find right here in our community. A bonus of attending the fabulous GRACE Gala is the limitless sponsorship opportunities that we provide, including entry into the GRACE Gala VIP Party. Proceeds from these auctions, combined with sponsorships table and ticket sales, raffles, and other gifts are used to fund the programs and services needed by families and individuals throughout Northeast Tarrant County.
Individual tickets are $475, and a table of ten is $4,000. Sponsorships with ample public relations and marketing exposure, preferred seating, and exclusive event access begin at $5,000. In-kind sponsorships are also available. For more information, please reach out to GRACE Special Events Manager at Events@GRACEGrapevine.org.
The City of Southlake partners with select organizations to enhance our service offerings to our community. GRACE is one of the incredible service organizations we work with to create world-class experiences for our residents.
The GRACE “Angles Among Us” Gala will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas again on November 4, 2023. This is amongst the most highly anticipated black tie events that have been around for nearly two decades and continues to grow in popularity. All net proceeds fund programs and services for those in need who come to GRACE for assistance.
GRACE is excited to introduce this year’s GRACE Gala Co-Chairs, Madeline and David Ricci. This fabulous husband and wife duo are known around the community for their business-savvy mindsets, continuous philanthropic support, and their mentorship and coaching for first-time entrepreneurs.
Both Madeline and David believe in having a servant's heart and are always willing to give back to the community any chance they get. As strong GRACE advocates, the Ricci’s love supporting and volunteering in GRACE programs such as the GRACE Community Clinic, Transitional Housing Program, and the Christmas Cottage.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work so closely with Madeline and David Ricci on the 2023 GRACE Gala,” said GRACE’s Chief Executive Officer, Shonda Schaefer. “They are hugely successful entrepreneurs and coaches and have such a passion for the work of GRACE! Watching them work with such dedication is truly a blessing!”
The GRACE Gala will feature some of the best gourmet food, live entertainment, a silent auction, and other activities that one can only find right here in our community. A bonus of attending the fabulous GRACE Gala is the limitless sponsorship opportunities that we provide, including entry into the GRACE Gala VIP Party. Proceeds from these auctions, combined with sponsorships table and ticket sales, raffles, and other gifts are used to fund the programs and services needed by families and individuals throughout Northeast Tarrant County.
Individual tickets are $475, and a table of ten is $4,000. Sponsorships with ample public relations and marketing exposure, preferred seating, and exclusive event access begin at $5,000. In-kind sponsorships are also available. For more information, please reach out to GRACE Special Events Manager at Events@GRACEGrapevine.org.
Apex Arts League kicks off the 2023 concert season with performances by Pianist Mikhail Berestnev and Violinist Eunice Keem in the Chamber Music of France concert.
Both musicians will bring their unique talents together as they serenade the audience by performing works by Debussy and Ravel.
Keem is the associate concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony and a dynamic, engaging violin soloist.
Berestnev has been described as an astonishingly gifted pianist with flawless technique, constant inspiration, and superb sonority.
The concert will be held in Grace Chapel at White’s Chapel Church on Sunday, January 15, at 5 p.m.
For tickets and more information, please visit ApexArtsLeague.com.
The holiday season is finally here, and we can’t wait to ramp up the celebrations!
The City came together last weekend to celebrate Home for the Holidays and light up Town Square with holiday cheer. As Thanksgiving is this week, however, we didn’t want to let this crucial holiday pass without expressing our gratitude.
Here are five things we are thankful for this week:
Incredible Partners
Our mission is to create world-class experiences, and we couldn’t accomplish that without strong partnerships. Thank you to our volunteers, vendors, sponsors, board and commission members, athletic associations, and community services organizations that enhance the quality of our services every day. We're grateful to you for sharing our mission and helping us meet it daily!
Beautiful Green Spaces
The holiday season is beautiful, but nothing beats having expertly planned and maintained public green spaces and parks. From the twinkling lights in Town Square to chilly walks in Bicentennial Park, November is a great month to get outside. Thank you to our Parks Division for your commitment to city-wide beautification all year round!
Serving our Community
Not everyone is lucky enough to get to do what they love for work every day. Parks and Recreation professionals have the privilege of dedicating their careers to promoting healthy habits, providing exciting recreational programming, and celebrating life’s most precious moments! We love working with our community, from Champions Club members to Senior Activity Center members, programs, and athletics participants! Thank you for your trust!
Supportive Teammates
Cliché as it sounds, teamwork, makes the dream work, and we have an incredibly supportive team in the Community Services Department. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for co-workers who are always willing to lend a helping hand and make showing up to work fun every day!
Taking Time to Celebrate
Life moves by fast, so it’s essential to take the time to celebrate all occasions, big and small! We are grateful to celebrate this upcoming holiday as we continue to plan world-class holiday programs in the coming weeks. We hope our residents take the time to celebrate with their families and join us throughout the holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Community Services Department!
The holiday season is finally here, and we can’t wait to ramp up the celebrations!
The City came together last weekend to celebrate Home for the Holidays and light up Town Square with holiday cheer. As Thanksgiving is this week, however, we didn’t want to let this crucial holiday pass without expressing our gratitude.
Here are five things we are thankful for this week:
Incredible Partners
Our mission is to create world-class experiences, and we couldn’t accomplish that without strong partnerships. Thank you to our volunteers, vendors, sponsors, board and commission members, athletic associations, and community services organizations that enhance the quality of our services every day. We're grateful to you for sharing our mission and helping us meet it daily!
Beautiful Green Spaces
The holiday season is beautiful, but nothing beats having expertly planned and maintained public green spaces and parks. From the twinkling lights in Town Square to chilly walks in Bicentennial Park, November is a great month to get outside. Thank you to our Parks Division for your commitment to city-wide beautification all year round!
Serving our Community
Not everyone is lucky enough to get to do what they love for work every day. Parks and Recreation professionals have the privilege of dedicating their careers to promoting healthy habits, providing exciting recreational programming, and celebrating life’s most precious moments! We love working with our community, from Champions Club members to Senior Activity Center members, programs, and athletics participants! Thank you for your trust!
Supportive Teammates
Cliché as it sounds, teamwork, makes the dream work, and we have an incredibly supportive team in the Community Services Department. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for co-workers who are always willing to lend a helping hand and make showing up to work fun every day!
Taking Time to Celebrate
Life moves by fast, so it’s essential to take the time to celebrate all occasions, big and small! We are grateful to celebrate this upcoming holiday as we continue to plan world-class holiday programs in the coming weeks. We hope our residents take the time to celebrate with their families and join us throughout the holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Community Services Department!
Apex Arts League is pleased to welcome the Dallas Bach Society to northeast Tarrant County for a chamber orchestra concert on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Chapel at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
The Dallas Bach Society will present three of the great masterworks by Johann Sebastian, featuring the baroque flute, strings, and harpsichord.
All works will be performed using exclusive period instruments, as well as sounds and techniques used during the composer’s era.
For tickets and more information, please visit ApexArtsLeague.com.
If you’ve ever attended a City Council meeting, requested City records, volunteered for a board or commission or voted, then you’ve utilized the City Secretary’s Office.
This office serves as administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.
They prepare agendas and packets for City Council meetings and post board and commission meeting agendas. The team also assists in promoting civic involvement through the recruitment, application and training of board and commission members.
Although the City Secretary’s Office is essential to the governmental process, they do not only serve the Council.
The office preserves the City’s legislative history and records, as well as handles requests for City documents under the Public Information Act.
The office also plays a major role in the election process. They manage all City elections and coordinate with Tarrant and Denton County throughout the process.
Our world class professionals in the City Secretary’s Office help us deliver world class services to the entire community.
For more information, visit the City Secretary’s Office webpage.
Help make a child’s wish come true.
Come be an elf with us this holiday season. Southlake Cares is supporting Alliance For Children’s Christmas Connection, which provides holiday gifts for children victimized by child abuse.
Here are three easy ways to help.
Alliance For Children is the only Tarrant County non-profit organization directly involved in the protecting children from abuse. With local law enforcement agencies, Alliance coordinates teamed investigations. They also provide victims health and healing services to address the trauma of abuse. A third activity of Alliance For Children is community education, allowing children and adults to better understand the risks of abuse.
Give Tarrant County child abuse victims and their siblings a Merry Christmas!
Timber Lake, a local subdivision in Southlake, is the first of its kind to have a 911 Emergency Trail Marker system thanks to Brett Belleville, a member of the Boy Scouts of America’s White Chapel Church Troop 928. These markers have been successfully installed throughout the walking trails in the Timber Lake and Monticello subdivisions.
When it comes to outdoor activities, leadership skills and helping others, the Boy Scouts of America is no stranger. The project began when Brett asked to install the markers along his neighborhood trails for his Eagle Scout project to provide residents with a point of reference for their location in case of emergencies.
An image of the 911 trail marker.
Brett reached out to Mayor Laura Hill, who put him in contact with Southlake Police Chief James Brandon, who assigned Captain Randy Thomas to serve as the City contact for the project. Thomas connected Brett with other City departments, to ensure that their project fell within guidelines.
After approval from the Timber Lake Homeowners Association, several City departments collaborated to make this project possible. Before any trail markers could be installed, Planning and Development Services checked to see if any permits were needed. Once the area was cleared for digging, the next step was to ensure that all utility lines were identified. Public Works provided locating services for gas and water lines and a contact for special utility lines.
Twenty-seven trail markers were installed throughout the shared trail of both subdivisions.
The markers are easy to read and are labeled with descriptions to help emergency services locate a person. The letters “TL” stand for Timber Lake and the 3-digit number is utilized to match the longitude and latitude of each marker.
Brett Belleville is presented with a certificate in recognition of his trail marker project. (Photo taken prior to social distancing guidelines.)
“Each trail marker will be registered with Southlake DPS,” stated Thomas. “If someone gets lost or hurt, they can simply call 9-1-1 and state the trail marker number and emergency services will arrive to their exact location.”
After the Boy Scouts from Troop 928 finished the installation, Thomas, Brett and Patrick Whitham, a GIS Analyst with the City of Southlake, walked the trails and plotted each trail marker using satellite coordinates for precise map locations. These mapped locations of the markers have been shared with the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments.
Partnerships with a philanthropic organization such as Boy Scouts of America’s White Chapel Church Troop 928 is an example of how the City utilizes partnerships to impact the community in a positive way. The Southlake Police Department presented a certificate to Brett on behalf of Mayor Hill and Councilmember Shawn McCaskill in recognition for this first of its kind project in Southlake.
The project provides an additional layer of security to our Southlake residents and will soon be utilized at other city parks soon in the near future.
