Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Nov 2009: Socials1

Information on all events can be found at www.katychamber.com.

Masquerade and Martini Mixer

Katy Visual and Performing Arts Society hosted its first annual Masquerade and Martini Mixer at Agave Road. The electric evening included ornate masks, actors in costume, a magician, food, silent auction and plenty of entertainment! The event raised money for the KVPAC Community Outreach Program.

Katy Visual and Performing Arts Society provides arts education and cultural enrichment in theater, visual arts and music to children, youth and adults. KVPAC ’s mission to “Educate, heal and unify through the arts” is accomplished as it serves over 10,000 people annually by providing 345 tuition-based classes, more than 40 community performances, 20 free ARTS for ALL! events annually including the ARTS for ALL! Family Festival and a variety of community outreach programs. Go to www.kvpac.org to learn more.

1) Christy Martin and Gale Sineraud

2) Roy and Linda Fuentes

3) Betty and George Teoh

4) Fleurette Fernando and Derek Steele

5) Bob Fostok, Dave Grisko, Amy and Brook Barrineau

6) Amanda Barker and Elizabeth Mace

7) JoAnn Hatley and Ghizal Christiansen

8) Kristen Smith and Mark Samson

9) Dana Mersiovsky

10) Vicki Pounds and Adam Turner

Gallas Grand Opening

Dr. Mennan Gallas opened the doors to his new facility on Provincial on Sept. 25 and gave tours of his gorgeous facility. The event included catering by Carmelo ’s, entertainment by Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music and fabulous door prizes.

11) The Gallas Family – Stacey, Christina, Peter, Teddy and Mennen

12) Stan Stanley and Kara Borgmeyer

13) Susan Maher, Holly Chervnsik and Pat Wilson

14) Dana Smidt, Brenda Kepner and Marsha Bourgeois

15) Pat and Jim Boland

16) Millie Flores, Lisa Fobian and Magda Santoyo

Rice Harvest Festival

The annual Rice Harvest Festival Photography Contest reception was held at Country Park Portraits. The photography contest had a record number of entries this year. There is much excitement and anticipation for next year ’s event.

And the winners are...

Best of Show: Matt McKowen

Activities: first place – Rodney Copeland; second place – Sean McClam; honorable mention – Amber Brockett, Conor Harvey and Morgan Landauer; Children’s Division: first place – Breanna Keys; second place – Trinity Lopez; honorable mention – Adithya Ramanathan and Eduardo Cientueges; Family Living in Katy: first place – Subramani Lalitha; second place – Da’Aria Patterson; honorable mention – Adrian Garcia, Michelle Mendola, Elizabeth Romero, Christina McFadden and Leighann Dunn; Rice: first place – Tara Hubner; second place – Leighann Dunn; honorable mention – Eric Copeland, Morgan Landauer, Kimberly Szatkowski, Jarrett Wheeler and Sean McClam; Wildlife: first place – Joseph Brockett; second place – Eugene Gerritzen; honorable mention - Christina Manriquez, Evelyn Balleza, Lalitha Subramanian, Whitman Passo and Christina McFadden.

17) Darrin and Allison Loesch with Ann Hodge

18) Photography contest winner Wendy Redmon and Sam Schultze

19) Photography contest winner Morgan Landauer

20) Rick Flores and Alan Gunn

21) Debi Beauregard and Kathie Gerritzen

22) Gene Gerritzen, a photography contest winner

23) Morgan and Fernie Landauer

24) Sam Schultze, Ashley DeWispelaere and Rick Flores

Pattison Pink, It’s a Matter of Principal

Pattison Elementary School participated in the 2009 Komen Houston Race for the Cure on Oct. 3 at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston. Pattison teachers, parents, friends and children walked in honor of Principal Debbie Barker. It was described as a very emotional and inspiring event.

25) Austin Richards, Amy Barker and Debbie Barker

26) Amy Barker, Kathy Waite (team captain) and Debbie Barker

27) “Pattison Pink, It’s a Matter of Principal” team

28) Laura Jungeblut, Debbie Barker, Amy Barker and Mandy Tate