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The Summer Santa Elves have planned a magical holiday kick-off with a private movie showing of Disney’s  “Wish” on November 25th at 2:30 pm at Cinemark Tinseltown Grapevine for all ages who make wishes.

The audience will travel to the kingdom of Rosas where Asha, a seventeen-year-old girl senses a darkness about the kingdom ruler, King Magnifico. She makes a passionate plea to the stars in her moment of need. A star from the sky named Star with magical powers to grant wishes helps Asha to overcome the evil rising in Rosas and fight for a better future for their people.

Admission is $20 for adults and children 2-12 years is $15. Tickets include a small drink and popcorn. All proceeds benefit the Summer Santa back to school shopping and camp experiences. This summer 700 families received a gift of a camp or shopping from Summer Santa and generous supporters.

Summer Santa’s annual Movie Day is extremely popular. Buy your tickets early! You do not want to miss sharing this holiday experience with family and friends. Tickets are available at https://summersanta.org/wish-movie-event. Save November 25th to start your holiday fun!

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Children receive special gifts from Summer Santa!

The summer of 2023 was an extremely busy time for the dedicated Summer Santa elves. Over 700 families were gifted with children’s clothing or a camp experience through the Summer Santa’s summer enrichment programs. This year’s summer projects serviced more families than previous years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The diligent camp placement team provided over 160 scholarships for Northeast Tarrant County children in DFW area camps. For families preferring an alternate to a in person camp, Summer Santa provided 325 families with Camp in a Box.  This fun-filled box contained multi age enrichment activities that offered repeat experiences over the summer.

Summer Santa ended the summer with two Back to School Shopping days at Southlake Kohl’s for 235 children. Accompanied by volunteer shopping chaperones each child was allocated $150 to spend for school clothes. One little boy was so excited about his new clothes that he decided to wear them. When he was ready to check out at the register, the cashier did some creative thinking on scanning price tags on his clothes. She put him on the checkout table and scanned price tags on clothing items. He left Kohl’s as  one happy shopper!!!  Upon completing their shopping spree, each child received a backpack loaded with school supplies. The final treat of the day was visiting Summer Santa’s library tables and selecting two books for pleasure reading.

The cooperative efforts of over 400 volunteers and many generous sponsors were instrumental in successfully creating so many smiling children. Summer Santa is extremely grateful to these major contributors and organizations:  Food Saved Me, Henry Schein, KMPG, Panther City Plumbing, Sport Clips, Pro Players Foundation, Randy White Real Estate Services, The Toy Maven, Southlake Chapter of National Charity League and Young Men’s Service League for their desire to help others.

Summer Santa invites you to be one of our supporters for our annual Movie Afternoon for families in November. For details go to WWW.summersanta.org.

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$130K Raised Artfully!

The 23rd Art in the Square weekend started wet but ended with blue sunny skies. The Southlake Women’s Club applauds presenting sponsor, Methodist Southlake Medical Center, artists, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, City of Southlake, Southlake Town Square and art patrons for their continuing support of the award-winning event. 27 nonprofits benefit from the $130K raised to assist women, children and families in Northeast Tarrant County

Accolades to the artists for the array of incredible artwork. Barry Goldsmith was selected by the community as the People’s Choice Winner for pencil graphite creatives.  Congratulations to artists recognized for exceptional artwork in their chosen medium. Awards of Distinction were awarded to Nick Leonoff, Jeremy Serna, David Palmer, Nicholas Barnes, Deanna Goldsmith and the Jurors Award went to Steve Dragan, Andrew Lawson, Gabby Hanley Tanya Lesley and Regina Lyubovnaya.

The Youth Art tent showcased extremely talented high school artists. Winners recognized for their exceptional  creatives were 1st place, Andy Huang, 2nd place, Lauren Graves, 3rd place, Hayden Eppinette and honorable mention went to Ella Beeman, Marilyn Cleveland. Eva Milby, Savannah Moore, Abby Grace Sewell, and Ella Bushnell.

The 2023 Art in the Square is a wrap. Moving on to the 2024 event to be held April 26-28, 2024. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the community event of the year!

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The community has spoken! Bobby Goldsmith has won the coveted honor of being the 2023 Art in the Square People’s Choice. He has showcased his exceptional pencil and graphite powder creatives for several years at Art in the Square. He centers his artistic creations around the exploration of texture, light, and movement found in the natural world. Through his art, he hopes to encourage viewers to take time to appreciate and explore the beauty of the natural world.

Join Methodist Southlake Medical Center, presenting sponsor and the Southlake Woman’s Club at Art in the Square, April 28-30 at Southlake Town Square. Stop by Bobby’s tent SS11 and congratulate him on his honor. Bring family and friends to a NOW CASHLESS Art in the Square for art, music and more for all ages. www.artinthesquare.com

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Sip tea with Summer Santa!

Summer Santa and Food Saved Me, presenting sponsor invite you to a Mother’s Day Tea. Honor that special lady in your life with Summer Santa’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Chef Darren McGrady to be held at Trophy Club on May 12 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Spend the afternoon with friends and family sipping tea and sampling delicious delectables with Chef Darren McGrady, former Royal Chef to Princess Diana. If you attended last year, please come again. Darren will have new stories and adventures to share.

Proceeds benefit the Summer Santa Back to School Shopping  and Summer Camp Scholarship programs. Since 1997 Summer Santa has helped thousands of children in Northeast Tarrant County with new school clothes and a fun summer camp adventure at a camp of their choice.

Buy your tickets today for a lovely Mother’s Day celebration and help a child experience new clothes or a camp adventure. Limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait to purchase tickets at www.summersanta.org.

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2023 Art in the Square Beneficiary Application

Now is the time! Submit your charity’s grant application for consideration as a 2023 Art in the Square beneficiary. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2023. The 2023 grant application and guidelines are available at www.artinthesquare.com.

The Southlake Women’s Club Foundation invites 501(c) (3) organizations that serve women, children and families in Northeast Tarrant County to apply for funding from the 2023 Art in the Square proceeds.  All application must be submitted online. No mailed printed applications are being accepted.

Since 2000 the Southlake Women’s Club Foundation’s caring commitment has given over $3.2M to philanthropic organizations across NE Tarrant County and 74 different charities have received funding to help their clients.

The Southlake Women’s Club has created, a nationally ranked, award-winning juried fine arts festival that partners with artists, volunteers and sponsors to make a commitment in the community. The 2023 Art in the Square will be held April 28-30 at Southlake Town Square.  Mark your calendar to attend. Take the time to experience ART, MUSIC, FAMILY ACTIVITIES & MORE with family and friends!!!

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Deadline is fast approaching!

Youth Art returns for the 2022 Art in the Square! Don’t miss out on your chance to be an artist in the Youth Art competition.

The free fine arts festival at Southlake Town Square April 22-24, 2022 showcases artwork of world-wide renowned artists, emerging artists and high school artists.

Youth Art offers high school students in Northeast Tarrant County the opportunity to enter their artwork in competition for the Lone Star Artist Award. The winner of the award will have their work on display in the rotunda of the Texas Capitol of courtesy of State Representative Giovanni Capriglione.

Any student of high school age in Northeast Tarrant County including those in private schools and home schooled can submit artwork to be juried. In addition to the Lone Star Artist Award, the jury committee selects winners in various categories. Winners receive awards provided by Roxann Taylor with Engel & Volkers Real Estate.

Deadline for artwork is April 1, 2022. Submit artwork at www.artinthesquare.com

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Begin the Holidays with Encanto!

Summer Santa along with United States Mask, a Platinum 2021 sponsor present a private showing of Encanto on November 27 at Cinemark Grapevine.

Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and friends treated your special someone to the magic of Encanto. Be at Cinemark Grapevine Theatres at 3pm  to start your journey in the mountains of Colombia to visit with the Madrigal’s family in a magical house in the town called Encanto. Start your holidays with this private showing

Admission is $20 for adults and children 2-12 years is $15. Tickets include a small drink and popcorn. All proceeds benefit the Summer Santa back to school shopping and camp experiences.

Buy your tickets  now. Tickets available at www.summersanta.org

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2021 Art in the Square Needs Volunteers!

 

Art in the Square, #1 ranked fine arts festival in the nation needs your help.  The 21st festival is being held September 24- 26 at Southlake Town Square. Volunteers are needed for beverage sales and gate keepers. Your support as a volunteer assists the Southlake Women’s Club in raising funds for 22 beneficiaries serving women, children and families in Northeast Tarrant County. Go to  www.artinthesquare.com  for information and sign up. Be there and make a difference!

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2021 Art in the Square Needs Volunteers!

 

Art in the Square, #1 ranked fine arts festival in the nation needs your help.  The 21st festival is being held September 24- 26 at Southlake Town Square. Volunteers are needed for beverage sales and gate keepers. Your support as a volunteer assists the Southlake Women’s Club in raising funds for 22 beneficiaries serving women, children and families in Northeast Tarrant County. Go to  www.artinthesquare.com  for information and sign up. Be there and make a difference!