As Society Editor for the Katy Trail Weekly I oversee the publication's Scene Around Town feature, which shines a spotlight on nonprofit and community events each week. In this week’s June 20 issue, I’m featuring scenes from SPARKtacular in celebration of SPARK! Dallas' 10th anniversary. More than 160 guests attended the May 1 fundraiser at Leigh and Bryce Williams’ home bidding on silent auction items, and enjoying appetizers and beverages. Guitarist Matt Brooks played current and favorite hits. It was a family affair for Honorary Chair Sarah Losinger whose children and spouses attended. At one creative station, attendees had their individual photos taken. Then, they matched them up with their birthday and colors to be added to an original artwork collage created for the event. Event Co-Chairs were Nell and Shelby Bush & Carol and Sam Dalton.

Also featured were images from the kickoff event hosted by Allison Brodnax, Luncheon Chair of the KidneyTexas, Inc. Runway Report 2025 Luncheon and Fashion Show, in her lovely Preston Hollow home featuring announcements for the Friday, September 26, 2025 luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. The buzz was all about the exciting news, logo and theme reveal as Mari Epperson, President of KidneyTexas, Inc., welcomed guests saying the nonprofit is celebrating its 26th year. She welcomed Presenting Sponsors Anne and William Seanor and announced Donna and Herb Weitzman as Honorary Chairs.

Have an event you’d like to submit for editorial consideration? Here’s what you need to email me:

Send a minimum of 4 images for consideration.
- No more than 4 people in each shot.
- No repeats (meaning the same person can’t be in multiple shots)
- Guests need to be posed and smiling into the camera. No candids.
You must ID the people in each photo (left to right)
Tell me the name of the event and provide a brief description of the event (no more than 75 words)
Please send one event submission per email with the name of the event in the Subject line

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Scene Around Town: SPARK Dallas and KidneyTexas, Inc.