The Woodlands Galas, Charity Balls, Socials, Parties, and Luncheons in the The Woodlands Texas area

American heart

association’s

heart ball

Guests knew they were in for a night of “Rock and Roll” when the invitation for the 2009 Montgomery County Heart Ball arrived in a full-size, realistic vinyl record album and sleeve. The invite set the stage for the black-tie, “Heart Rock”-themed night of leather, electric guitar centerpieces and temporary tattoos. Guests “rocked” the Woodlands Waterway Marriott ballroom, dancing in support of the American Heart Association and in honor of Mended Hearts, a support group for those who have fought cardiovascular disease and stroke.

1. Heart Ball co-chair Marissa Mettauer with husband, Dr. Mark Mettauer

2. (L-R) Doug and Jan Crawford with Trish and Bob McDonald

3. (L-R) Chris and Kathy Croom with Rich and Allison Henderson

4. (L-R) Sue Adams, Connie Cheshire, Stacey Jeter and Denise Lipar

5. (L-R) Kevin and Amy Wetherington with Molly and Thad Whisenant

6. (L-R) Cindy Irwin, Polly Moore, Marina Silver, Robin Petty and Cindy Heiser

7. (L-R) Tony and Vicki Mapp with Terri and Fernando Whitehead

8. Alex and Sharon Sutton

9. Russ and Liz Grimm

10. (L-R) Jonathan and Denise Smelley with Shawn and Holly Anderson and Nelda and Jim Blair

the woodlands

christian academy

“hoopla” kick-off party

The Woodlands Christian Academy held a celebration to kick off its 30 days of fundraising for the hoopla! Gala and Auction to be held on April 4 at the school ’s campus. School supporters and event volunteers gathered at The Club at Carlton Woods, Nicklaus Clubhouse to open the hoopla! online auction and sell tickets and tables for the upcoming hoopla! event. Proceeds from both events go directly to The Woodlands Christian Academy to help provide quality college preparatory and Christian education to the community of South Montgomery County.

11. The hoopla Committee

12. hoopla! Gala & Auction chair Sharon Stolle (left) Kellie Lange, online auction chair

13. hoopla! Gala & Auction chair Sharon Stolle (left) with Tricia Hudson

Welcome spring and the month of April by enjoying some of life’s little blessings… like the wildflowers in the median, colorful gardens, blooming trees and a bit more sunshine each day. Take a moment to check out our magazine ’s calendar listings for the many events happening in The Woodlands and surrounding areas, or support one of the featured social events highlighted below. Whether you fancy a cup of tea or glass of wine, there is a fundraising event for everyone. I hope to see you at one soon … so you too can be “Scene in The Woodlands!”

April 3: The first annual Wild Women of the Woods - Tea on the Lawn benefitting New Danville will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 10951 Shepard Hill Road in Willis. Cost is $50 per wild woman. Sundresses and hats required, gloves and parasols optional! RSVP to Linda Hein at 936-344-6200 or info@newdanville.org.

April 4: The Woodlands Christian Academy will hold its hoopla! Gala and Auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the school ’s campus. E-mail auction@twca.net or go to www.twca.cmarket.com for more information.

April 23: Winefest 2009 – “Take a Walk on the Wine Side” benefiting The Montgomery County Women’s Center will be held at the Macy’s Woodlands Furniture Gallery. For tickets and more details, call 281-292-4155.

Attending, sponsoring or organizing an upcoming fundraiser, festival or party? Drop me a line with the details or photos of a past event at missyherndon@yahoo.com.