Socially speaking, October is one of my favorite months of the year. As a Social editor, I LOVE to attend your events, learn about the many causes this community supports and meet you, our readers. I heard from many of you last month in response to my column about the kindness of the people of our area. I think that was very apparent this past month as the fires hit our neighboring Magnolia and again, our community sprang into action to help serve others in a time of need. As we move into the Fall, and those needs change, I hope you will continue your spirit of giving and supporting by attending one of the many philanthropic events in our area. Check out our magazine’s Happenings Calendar and featured charitable events below, and you too will be “Scene” in The Woodlands!

OCTOBER’S FEATURED EVENT

Honor our Hometown Heroes at The Woodlands Celebration of Excellence Gala at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on Oct. 8. The annual fundraising event, benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands, is always an exciting evening for our community as individuals and businesses are celebrated for their many contributions in serving the people of our area. This year’s event, themed, “A Walk through The Woodlands” will honor Jim Blair, Candi Glenn, Kim and Robert Marling, Lloyd Matthews and the South Montgomery County YMCA.  Guests will have the opportunity to play “Woodsopoly” and win a chance to “Name a Street” in The Village of Creekside!

Want to see your upcoming event featured in an upcoming column?  Please send me dates and details at missyherndon@yahoo.com.

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SOUTH MONTGOMERY COUNTY/WOODLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN’S BALL

It was evening of old Hollywood glamour at the 33rd Annual Chairman’s Ball, themed ‘A Night of Hollywood – Picture This! ‘ honoring outgoing Chairman of the Board Nina Marino. Guests were invited to dress up as their favorite film character or movie star at the “star studded” event and walk the red carpet as they entered The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The event also welcomed incoming Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ann Snyder.

1. The Chamber’s Vice-President of Communications, Kay Hohman with guest of honor and outgoing Chairman of the Board Nina Marino

2. Kenny Starr and wife, Teresa, the Chamber’s Director of Special Events

3. (L-R) Casey Snyder, CJ Snyder, Andrea and Mark Sanchez with incoming Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ann Snyder and her husband, Jerry

4. Karen Hoylman, Chamber President & CEO with husband, Rhese

5. Jenny and Wes Coyle

6. Nina Marino with daughter, Tiffany Nutt

7. Steve and Kathy Sanders

8. (L-R) Natalie and Mickey Moon with Misty and Jason Clow

9. Donna Wick and Dick Milstead

10. Michael and Vicki Richmond

11. Chamber Board Member, Alex Sutton with wife, Sharon

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HEART BALL’S KICK-OFF PARTY

The American Heart Association recently held a Kick-Off Party for the 2012 Montgomery County Heart Ball at the AVIA Hotel in The Woodlands Market Street. Guests had the opportunity to be the first to know the theme of one of the area’s premier events and to select the placement of their tables at the upcoming Ball. “Paris: An Affair of The Heart” Montgomery County Heart Ball will take place on Feb. 18, 2012 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriot Hotel and Convention Center.

12. (L-R) 2012 Heart Ball Co-Chairs Stacey Bourque with husband Steve and Theresa Roemer with husband, Dr. Lamar Roemer

13. (L-R) Gerald and Candi Glenn with Lucy and Ken Shanahan

14. Dave Brown, General Manager of AVIA Hotel The Woodlands and Megan Crawford, The American Heart Association

15. (L-R) Ashley Schoenthaler, Dianne and George Lindahl and Brittany and Tony Rodgers

16. Colleen Ayres, Carla Haddox and Tracy Ray

17. Chris and Sondra Rhuman

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2ND ANNUAL STILETTO SPRINT

Girls and guys alike donned the tallest, craziest stiletto heels for the 2nd Annual iGo Pink Stiletto Sprint in Market Street benefitting Breast Cancer Charities of America. The races, all 100 meters in length, encouraged the young and old, and boys and girls to participate. Sprinters dressed in their best pink attire and were decked out in everything from tutus to hot pink wigs and stilettos of all shapes and sizes.

Breast Cancer Charities of America believes in supporting “integrated cancer care” for survivors. Funds raised will used to conduct research on the link between breast cancer and nutrition. Funding will also be employed to educate the public and health care professionals on integrated cancer care. Another portion of gifts will be dedicated to the “Help Now Fund,” which provides food, clothing, shelter, transportation, mammograms and more to women who are uninsured or in need.

18. (L-R) Team Stir Crazy included Chris Pate, Stir Crazy The Woodlands Operating Partner Jacques Martel, Itzel Garcia, Andrew Rayford, Kate Rash, Desiree George and Bryan Hardin with Dr. Massey William of Dr.Pink.Net (front row, center)

19. (L-R) “We Walk for Lisa” Team included Ashley Wolff, Ashlee Nadwodny, Pam Nelson, Katy Grobbe, Jennifer Kennedy, Alyssum Genthon, Marlies Fitch-Ledbetter and Lindsey Rhodes. Lisa Hughes (front, center) was the honored guest of this spirited team!

20. (L-R) Erica Lowe, Marilyn Holle, Dianne Barnes, Suzanne Bayer, Turk and Pam Eppes, Amy Hillman, Peggy Caldwell and Pam Steiger, Ann Hall and Kent McIver, all with Century 21 Realty Partners walking in support as Team Peggy and Pam

21. Danielle Haines and Gabriella Petrosino

22. Jessica Siros and Christina Trout walking in support of Sabrina Siros

23. Sandra and Angelica Garza with Margaret Rodriguez

24. Michelle White, Stacey Pridgeon, Team Vic-Tory guest of honor Victoria Malek-Clary, Shirley Hayden and Tonya Williams all running for on the Vic-Tory-Tour.

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SAVE THE DATE

Want to see your upcoming event featured in an upcoming column? Please send me dates and details at missyherndon@yahoo.com.

I will see you at the following events:

Oct. 8: Interfaith of The Woodlands Celebration of Excellence Gala, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. woodlandsinterfaith.org

Oct. 14: Memorial Hermann’s In The Pink of Health Annual Luncheon, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. inthepinkofhealth.org

Oct. 22: Montgomery County Cattle Barons Ball, Buck Grass Stables in Magnolia. gala.acsevents.org

Oct. 23: 3rd Annual Stroll Across Texas in Downtown Conroe benefiting The International Rett Syndrome Foundation, 1-3 p.m. 4th Annual ‘Spending Time Ending Rett’ Concert featuring Country legend Clint Black, The Historic Crighton Theatre, 7 p.m. firstgiving.com/rettsyndrome/texasstrollathon

Oct. 23: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Montgomery County Light the Night Walk, Market Street. lightthenight.org/txg

Oct. 28: Unmasking Breast Cancer Masquerade Gala, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. thebreastcancercharities.org

Nov. 3: Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. Holiday Market Preview Party, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. jlnhsmc.org

Nov. 4-6: Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. Holiday Market Shopping Days, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. jlnhsmc.org

Nov. 12: 3rd Annual HOPE Under the Stars ‘Texas Chic’ Benefit for The Will Herndon Fund for Juvenile Batten Disease Research and The Beyond Batten Disease Foundation, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. willherndon.org

Nov. 12: Montgomery County Republican Women’s Major Fundraiser, River Plantation Country Club. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Frank Luntz, one of the most widely recognized pollsters in America.