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

Heart Ball VIP Party

Rock On!! The Montgomery County American Heart Association held its VIP Party at Jasper ’s Restaurant in preparation for its “Heart Rock” Heart Ball. Showing off some of the many unique and valuable auction items, the event sponsors and organizers enjoyed cocktails and appetizers while honoring Mended Hearts, a support group for those who have been treated for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

6. Event sponsors and Heart Ball committee members enjoy the Heart Ball VIP Party.

7. Montgomery County AHA Board President Dr. Randall Wright with wife, Dr. Crystal Wright.

8. (L-R) Dr. Steven Sukin with Ashley Parker, assistant general manager of Jasper’s Restaurant; Heart Ball co-chair and CEO of St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital Debbie Sukin; Shawn Jones, general manager of Jasper’s; and Marissa (Heart Ball co-chair) and Dr. Mark Mettauer.

9. Event sponsors Kim Marling with Woodforest National Bank and Gerald and Candi Glenn.

10. Event sponsors Brian and Lorri Petrauskas, and Catherine and George Lindahl

11. Autographed guitars will be one of many unique auction items at the 2009 Heart Ball.

12. American Heart Association’s Senior Vice President of Mid Markets Kay Alexander with (l-r) Megan Crawford, development specialist; and Lindsey Mulholland, senior corporate market director.

13. (L-R) Debbie Sukin, CEO of St. Luke’s The Woodlands, with event sponsor Nelda Blair and Heart Ball co-chair Marissa Mettauer.

Longer days in March beg us to bask in the glory of the blooming bluebonnets, luck of the Irish and cowboy boots as we move into the month that relishes its green beverages, trailblazers and daylight savings time. Ring in Spring ’s fresh air by enjoying one of the many fundraising galas, luncheons and festivals …and you, too, will be “Scene in The Woodlands!”

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

March 6-8: Enjoy some of the area’s finest wines and artists during Old Town Spring’s Art and Wine Festival.

March 7: The John Cooper School’s 21st Annual Gala will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, call 281-367-0900, ext. 441.

March 13: Five recipients will be awarded the Service of Excellence Award during the annual Interfaith Spring Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. Proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle will benefit Interfaith ’s Social Service programs. For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact Interfaith at 281-367-1230.

March 28: All Aboard! The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum’s 21st annual fundraiser will journey to exciting “Ports of Call” from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel. For ticket information, call 281-379-1391 or e-mail cwjf@sbcglobal.net.

MDA’s “Passport to a Cure” Gala

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual fundraising gala invited guests to set sail on the Mediterranean for a journey by sea and land at its recent “Passport to a Cure” cruise-themed event. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott ballrooms were transformed into scenes from Spain, Monte Carlo, Greece and France to set the mood for MDA supporters as they enjoyed performances from cancan girls and Greek dancers while dining in an authentic Italian dining room overlooking a countryside backdrop. Hosted by Kroger and CITGO Petroleum, the evening was a huge success, raising more than $300,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

1. Bill Breetz with Gina Rodriguez, MDA Houston goodwill ambassador.

2. (L-R) Bill Breetz, vice president of Kroger Southwest Division, with Carrie Dalton of the MDA and Phil Reedy, vice president of finance for CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

3. Bill Breetz and Jacob Richard, MDA Houston goodwill ambassador, pose with the Moulin Rouge entertainment at the event.

4. The three waiters entertained guests, singing songs and joking with each other.

5. Brenda and Larry Blackerby, vice president and general manager of KPRC Local 2 (left), with the evening ’s emcee, Rachel McNeil of KPRC Local 2 and husband, Wayne Franklin.