Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Feb 2009: Katy Galas, Charity Balls, Socials, Parties, and Luncheons in the Katy Texas area

SECOND ANNUAL GRAYSON LAKES HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE & SOCIAL

Children lined up dockside to whisper into Santa’s ear while brightly lit pontoon boats paraded past about 250 neighbors on Dec. 6 in the Grayson Lakes Second Annual Holiday Boat Parade and Social.

Six electric deck boats adorned with sparkling lights, hearty green garland, red bows and various glowing decorations navigated through the calm waters of the neighborhood ’s largest lake. On shore, residents enjoyed goodies and hot chocolate, shopped at a neighborhood holiday market, and lined up to see Santa Claus before casting their vote for the best decorated boat.

A grand prize winner was named and received an award. Prior to the pontoon parade, canoes and a paddleboat warmed the crowd up. A drawing was held and an award was given to one lucky small watercraft winner.

The Grayson Lakes Event Committee, along with a donation from Bob Miles of Prudential Gary Greene Realtors, sponsored the event.

Prior to the beginning of the boat parade, Santa Claus and one of his devoted elves made their way through the neighborhood atop the Willow Fork Fire Department ’s bright red fire truck as music trumpeted his arrival. Outside the neighborhood’s clubhouse, children colored a craft and enjoyed treats while neighbors visited and took in all the activity.

6) The boat receiving the grand prize is owned by Paul and Julie Johnson.

7) Santa Claus (aka Jon Bridge) and elf (Jenna Johnson) tour the neighborhood in style, courtesy of the Willow Fork Fire Department.

8) Event committee members Sylvia Cooper and Evelyn Woodard staff the children’s craft table.

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INHOUSTON/KATY GROUP
NETWORKING MIXER

In Houston/Katy Group had its first Professional Networking Mixer on Dec. 29 at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill. Thirty-five professional business folks were in attendance. Newell Cheatheam and Cyndi Gutowski organized the event. Eric Standlee founded InHouston Professional Network Group and the Katy Group is a spin off of the Houston Group by Standlee. Door prizes were donated by Cheatheam and Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill. The group is planning to have a network mixer once a month.

9) (L-R) Toby Danylchuk, Martha French (showing off her door prize), Hiett Ives, Paula Danylchuk and Newell Cheatheam network and build relationships at the first InHouston/ Katy mixer.

Zoo Friends

Approximately 80 people were greeted with champagne at Tony’s Restaurant for the Jane Block Award Luncheon on Jan. 13. Katy resident Jan Cody, president of Zoo Friends, welcomed volunteers to the annual awards luncheon. This year ’s award was presented to Nancy Pustka.

Zoo Friends established the Jane Block Award in 1988 in honor of Block’s outstanding service to the organization. The nominees emulate Jane’s characteristics of unselfishness, dedication, good humor and love for the Houston Zoo and is presented annually to a deserving volunteer member of Zoo Friends.

10) Jan Cody, left, and Kelley Lubanko

11) Jane Block, left, and Nancy Pustka