Friends of Wilkinson Center is celebrating their second annual fall event, The Spirit of Taos, in place of their annual gala. Live music, dancing, dinner, raffles and an auction are included in the evening. Last year I was lucky enough to win the grand raffle prize, The Taos Weekend Experience! This year they are offering 7 nights on white sandy beaches of St. Lucia at St. James Club, Morgan Bay. The “Spirit of Taos” will raise funds for Wilkinson Center, which provides pathways out of poverty through a food bank, emergency services, GED classes, career training classes and adult education classes at 14 locations in East, Southeast Dallas and Pleasant Grove.

Founded in 1982, the mission of Wilkinson Center is to transform the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. The Wilkinson Center is one of the largest poverty prevention agencies in Dallas. “Spirit of Taos” honorary chairs are Emily and Jack Dunn, and Cindy and Gary Weed. Sloan Looney Dix and Stephanie Taylor are co-chairing the event.

When: October 23 @ 7pm
Where: The Lot – 7530 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: $125+