RED & WHITE BALL An evening in Oz Editor: Leslie Foley Photography: Vivian Crook Tracy and the Honorable Nelson Wolff with ball chairs ose Marie and Emerson (Buddy) Banack Mr. and Mrs. Ben Adams Meredith and David Alvarez David and Susan Gragg were honored at The Blood and Tissue Center Foundation’s Red and White Ball. AnR Evening in Oz, There’s No Place Like Home, was the theme for the annual ball which included dinner, dancing entertainment, raffle and a silent auction, along with attendees dressed in costume. The Banack’s were honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award for recognition of their Caroll Dorsey Walker and longstanding commitment to the Foundation and Claire and Patrick Rous Dick and Kristin Tips with Blood & Tissue Foundation Contents Chairman Mary and Steve Brook Robert Walker our community.
Event emcee & Blood & Tissue Foundation Board member Chris Schultz, Ramsey Schultz, Courtney Schultz, Rose Marie & Buddy Banack, McKenzie Erin Nichols, with Alice Gannon accepting Patron Award for Carol and Scudder Miller Schultz and Grant Biggs Methodist Healthcare Ministries SPARKLES & SPURS CEO & Co-founder Elaine Hartle, Rosemary Alan and Allison Pyle Kowalski and Wayne Woodard Clint and Heather Swindall Fostering hope after foster care
Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook ourth annual gala benefiting THRUProject, to help foster youth overcome the challenges of growing up in the foster care Colleen and Jake Dean Emcee Anne Gerber, Dino Davila and Rachel Co-founder Steve O’Donnell and Lisa Moreau Davila Conrad systemF by providing guidance, support and advocacy in order to prepare them for life after foster care. The gala featured live music from the Country Boys Union Band, auctions, a raffle and plenty of western attired attendees. Anne and Tim Gerber emceed the event with honorary chair Judge Renée Yanta. Guests bid Jacob Macfoy, youth speaker Moet Formen Jason Scott and Ashlee Micale and Richard Moreno Kimberly Davolt Flores with Mayra Levy on awesome items such as concerts with George Strait and Justin Timberlake, and the hit musical Hamilton on Broadway. Tom and Verina Martin with board president Helen and Sarah Waltz, Steve Hartle and Elijah Marivel Resendiz, Daniel Arauza, Stephanie Castañeda and Scott Bryan Breault Blanca McNelis
Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | Events | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 5 CHRYSANTHEMUM BALL Charity Ball Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook he mission of The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio, Inc. is to support and enhance the quality of life for children of BexarT County. The total sum given to more than 200 children’s charities by The Charity Ball Association to date is over twenty million dollars!! All charities are carefully Anna-Laura Block, Josie Flesher, Lisa Thurmond and Cory Bakke Becky Gulley and Terrie Musselman screened for selection each year. The primary work performed by The CBA is in reviewing grant requests, selecting the recipients of the funds raised each year, monitoring the use of funds and producing the fund-raising projects. Every Ball is the culmination of an entire year’s work. All of the work is performed by volunteers from The Charity Ball Association. The Association consists of 135 active members called Sponsors and is governed by 23 board members, including 11 officers, who are elected annually. Of the 23 board members, nineteen are CBA members and four are men from the community. Tom Sawyer and Patsy Sebesta Dolores and Danny Cuellar Carrie Catalani and Susan Hill
Nel Belt, CBA board chair Betty Venson and CBA president Leslie Kingman Kristin and Dick Tips Tom and Sue Arnim
Yoli and Chuck Anderson with Vicki McLaughlin Richard and Leslie Bennett with Jean and Clyde Alexander Eleanor and Jim Pfirrmann
8 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | EVENTS| Events | | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com Red & White Ball...... 5 Sparkles & Spurs...... 5 Chrysanthemum Ball...... 8 Gallery of Hope Gala...... 31 The Plate Changer Luncheon...... 31 39th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon...... 36 San Antonio Bar Foundation Benefit Gala..... 36 Jazz’sAlive...... 37 SCENE Speakeasy Soiree...... 37 va Longoria Ranch Chic...... 41 with masters of 2018 Landa Nights...... 41 E PEOPLE Autumn Affair...... 42 Ceremony Jessaca German Club Opening...... 42 Bond and Michael & Chefs for Chefs...... 43 Quintanilla at Friends for Life...... 43 Project Mend’s 6th Annual Gala...... 46 Loreal Pari’s Eva’s EVENTS Witte Game Dinner...... 46 Heroes 2018 Casino President’s Gala...... 48 Night. 36th Zoo Ball...... 51 Living Legend...... 51 Catrina Ball...... 56 page 64 All That Jazz...... 64 Feik, JJ...... 46 Hafkin, Dr. Barry...... 48 Karge, Leo...... 42 SCENE PEOPLE INDEX Feik, Tracee...... 46, 56 Hakspiel, Frank...... 51 Karge, Natalie...... 42 Flesher, Josie...... 8 Hakspiel, Lori...... 51 Kasse, Fabiola...... 51 Abshier, Jordan...... 37 Beitchman, Joshua...... 48 Clausewitz, Tiffanie...... 36, 42 Flores, Dr. Mike...... 64 Hammond, Kenneth...... 56 Kasse, Kevin...... 51 Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Ben.5 Bell, Dr. Judith...... 42 Clavieres, Sarah Nordham Flores, Kimberly Davolt...... 5 Hankins, Dr. Charles...... 41 Kaur, Kim...... 48 Aguilara, Jr. Tony...... 36 Belt, Nel...... 8 31 Flores, Martha...... 64 Harig, Kay...... 51 Keller, Kristin...... 41 Aguillon, Melissa...... 31 Bennett, Leslie...... 8 Clay, Willie Mae...... 46 Flores, Samantha...... 43 Harig, Randy...... 51 Kerestes, JoDee...... 41 Alcorta, Margeaux...... 43 Bennett, Richard...... 8 Clemons, Rachael...... 56 Formen, Moet...... 5 Hart, Ed...... 48 Kingman, Dr. Thomas...... 46 Aldaco, Blanca...... 31 Bennett, Tracey...... 46, 56 Cobb, Maurleen...... 42 Fowler-Witte, Kevin...... 46 Hartle, Elaine...... 5 Kingman, Leslie...... 8, 46 Alexander, Claire...... 51 Benton, Bil...... 43 Cole, Dina...... 43 Frank, Dr. Allan...... 48 Hartle, Steve...... 5 Koepke, Clay...... 37 Alexander, Clyde...... 8 Benton, Krystle...... 43 Conrad, Lisa...... 5 French, Jean...... 36 Hartman, Al...... 46 Kohanke, Crystal...... 41 Alexander, Dean...... 41 Berardo, Laura...... 48 Contreras, James...... 43 Fretthold, Christe...... 46 Hartman, Gordon...... 37 Koontz, Serena...... 42 Alexander, Jean...... 8 Berg, Jessica...... 46 Coons, Kris...... 36 Fretthold, Tim...... 46 Hartman, Maggie...... 37 Kopplow, Ed...... 42 Alexander, John...... 51 Berg, Ryan...... 46 Corona, Alejandra...... 56 Fulkerson, Amy...... 31 Hartman, Malcolm...... 46 Kopplow, Lisa...... 42 Alvarez, David...... 5 Biggs, Grant...... 5 Covarrubia, Benjamin...... 64 Galvan, Patrick...... 41 Hasslocher, Caryn...... 31 Kotick, Stephanie...... 46 Alvarez, Meredith...... 5 Blanco, Richard...... 56 Covarrubia, Cellia...... 64 Gannon, Alice...... 5 Havemann, Dr. David...... 48 Kowalski, Jamie...... 51 Amberson, Alicia...... 42 Block, Anna-Laura...... 8 Crawford, Dixie...... 31 Garcia, Amy...... 56 Hays, Jeremiah...... 51 Kowalski, Rosemary...... 5, 31, Amberson, Margaret...... 42 Boazman, Krista...... 41 Crow, Bill...... 41 Garcia, Bonnie...... 31 Heller, Rocio...... 56 46, 51 Anderson, Chuck...... 8 Bocus, Jane...... 31 Cuellar, Danny...... 8 Garcia, Christiane...... 64 Henke, Hunter...... 41 Krenger, Caroline...... 42 Anderson, Margaret...... 41 Boldt, Hunter...... 42 Cuellar, Dolores...... 8 Garcia, Isabel...... 31 Henrich, Mary...... 48 Krenger, Mark...... 42 Anderson, Yoli...... 8 Boldt, Samantha...... 42 Dady, Jake...... 43 Garcia, Lexi...... 56 Hepburn, Dr. Byron...... 48 Kurth, Larry...... 31 Andujar, Andres...... 37 Bond, Casey...... 64 Dahlberg, Ashley...... 42 Garcia, Rene...... 64 Hernandez, Crystal...... 41 Kuwamura, Jr., Ken...... 37 Antonelli, Kendall...... 31 Bond, Jessica...... 64 Davila, Dino...... 5 Garr, Col (US Army, Ret.), Dr. Hernandez, Gloria Jean...... 56 Kuwamura, Slyvia...... 37 Arauza, Daniel...... 5 Bond, Sandy...... 64 Davila, Rachel Moreau...... 5 John...... 48 Herr, Sarah...... 41 Labatt, Raven...... 56 Arevalo, Chef Xaiver...... 43 Boone, JoAnn...... 31 Davis, Barry...... 41 Garr, Mary...... 48 Herrera- Salazar, Xitlalt.....56 Lahoti, Dr. Sejal...... 48 Arnim, Sue...... 8 Bounds, Jana...... 37 Dawson, Drew...... 42 Garza, Alicia Pacheco...... 56 Herrera, Jacob...... 56 Lane, Allison Hays...... 56 Arnim, Tom...... 8 Bounds, Tom (T-Bone)...... 37 Dean, Colleen...... 5 Garza, David...... 41 Hicks, Lyn...... 43 Lansdale, Kelsey...... 42 Arriaga, Brian...... 51 Braune, Rich...... 43 Dean, Jake...... 5 Garza, Denise...... 37 Hill, Cari...... 56 Lashway, Yvette...... 56 Arriaga, Jordan...... 51 Breault, Elijah...... 5 Dear, Vicki...... 37 Garza-Vale, Dr. Arnie...... 48 Hill, Preston...... 51 Latimer, Roby...... 51 Arteaga, Judge Toni...... 42 Brennan, MD, Michael W. DeGuzman, Ellie...... 43 Gavito, George...... 37 Hill, Stephanie...... 51 Latimer, Rosa...... 51 Assunto, Elizabeth...... 42 48 Delano, Susan...... 41 Gavito, Marina...... 37 Hill, Susan...... 8 Lay, Courtney...... 37 Auden, Andrea...... 43 Britton, Edie...... 41 Delicati, Samantha...... 43 Gemes, Cassie...... 42 Hoelscher, Rose...... 36 Ledoux, Christian...... 43 Auden, Chef Bruce...... 43 Brock, Carol...... 31 DePeralta, Helene...... 43 Gerber, Anne...... 5 Hogg, M.D., John...... 41 Ledoux, Louan...... 43 Ayarzagoitia, Penelope...... 41 Brook, Mary...... 5, 41 Deyeso, Jane...... 42 Germany, William...... 42 Holliday, Janet...... 46 Levy, Mayra...... 5 Baerman, Patrick...... 43 Brook, Steve...... 5 Diaz, Amanda...... 64 Gignac, Jan...... 41 Holliday, Rob...... 46 Lewis, Xavier...... 43 Baker, III, The Honorable James Brought, Katye...... 46 Diotte, Lucy...... 37 Gilliland, Lukin...... 46 Holly, Carolyn...... 48 Liesman, Anna...... 36 A...... 51 Brown, Judge Celeste...... 36 Diotte, Manny...... 37 Glenney, Karen...... 56 Holly, Dr. Larry...... 48 Liesman, Debbie...... 51 Bakke, Cory...... 8 Brown, Kathryn...... 37 Dolgin, Karina...... 41 Goforth, Lori...... 36 Horn, Jazzmeia...... 37 Lindskog, Jon...... 46 Bakke, Hannah...... 42 Brown, Robby...... 43 Douglas, Ford...... 42 Goldsbury, Angie...... 51 Howard, Maggie...... 51 Loessberg, Terri...... 41 Banack, Buddy...... 5 Brundett, Vanessa...... 31 Dove, Laura...... 41 Goldsbury, Kit...... 51 Howard, Pamela...... 51 Long, Joe R...... 48 Banack, Rose Marie...... 5 Bryan, Helen...... 5 Draffan, Asheley...... 43 Gomez, Traci...... 43 Hromas, MD, FACP, Dean, Longoria, Ashley...... 56 Barber, Allen...... 56 Bryan, Scott...... 5 Duffield, Mark...... 46 Gonzalez, Barbie...... 46 Robert...... 48 Longoria, Eva...... 64 Barrera, Bobby...... 36 Burandt, Jacque...... 56 Dunbar, Charleen...... 31 Gonzalez, Debbie...... 31 Humble, Pete...... 31 Longoria, Liza...... 64 Barrera, Karen...... 36 Butler, Joshua...... 43 Dunlop, John...... 42 Gonzalez, Henry B...... 46 Hyman, Leslie...... 42 Lopez, Fernando...... 41 Barrera, Sr., Roy...... 36 Butters, Jessica...... 42 Dunlop, Lisbeth Anne...... 42 Gonzalez, Jorge...... 31 Janeaux, Kimberly...... 36 Lopez, Martha...... 41 Barrom, Edith...... 36 Byers, Catherine...... 42 Eden, Kiersten...... 37 Gonzalez, Teri...... 41 Janney, Judi...... 37 L’Oreal Girls...... 64 Barton, Cary...... 36 Calle, Jeannette...... 36 Eike, Jan...... 36 Gorlick, Dr. Richard...... 51 Jennings, Jennifer...... 56 Lovell, Dr. James...... 48 Barton, Hamilton...... 36 Casas, Liz...... 64 Elizalde, Veronica...... 42 Gragg, David...... 5 Johnson, Elizabeth...... 31 Lovell, Nancy...... 48 Barton, James...... 36 Casey, Colleen...... 41 Ellison, Sarah...... 42 Gragg, Susan...... 5 Johnson, III, Clyde...... 51 Lozano, Teresa...... 48 Barton, Jill...... 36 Casillas, Michelle...... 42 Embrey, Gayle...... 46 Graham, Katye...... 31 Johnson, IV, Clyde...... 51 Lu, Khang...... 48 Barton, John...... 36 Castaneda, Stephanie...... 5 Embrey, Walter...... 46 Granvosky, Maria Claudia.56 Johnson, Kim...... 51 Luallen, Brian...... 46 Barton, Lisa...... 36 Castanon, Maria...... 43 Emmons, Brett...... 41 Green, Caroline...... 42 Johnson, Paula...... 51 Macfoy, Jacob...... 5 Barton, Odilia...... 36 Castillo, Briana...... 64 Etheredge, Suzanne Taranto Green, David...... 48 Johnson, Rayford...... 46 Marigny, Mary de...... 46 Battah, Liza...... 56 Catalani, Carrie...... 8 43 Grigsby, Joanne...... 31 Johnson, Sandy...... 46 Marsh, Paula...... 41 Battles, Eliza...... 64 Cervantes, Angelica...... 42 Eversberg, Helen...... 46 Grizzard, Hollis...... 46 Jones, Dr. Woodson...... 48 Martin, Tom...... 5 Battles, Jay...... 64 Chairez, Deborah June...... 56 Farrimond, Don...... 41 Groves, Helen...... 51 Jones, Helen...... 36 Martin, Verina...... 5 Bayless, Sharon...... 36 Christiansen, Sophia...... 36 Farrimond, Maxine...... 41 Gulley, Becky...... 8 Juarez, Eduardo...... 36 Martinez, Jason...... 64 Becker, Bunny...... 48 Clark, Dr. Ellen Riojas...... 56 Fauerso, Elizabeth...... 41, 56 Guzman, Carlos...... 56 Kampa, Joe...... 37 continued on page 63 Becker, Dr. Richard...... 48 Clausewitz, Eric...... 36 Fauerso, Joey...... 56 10 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | Events Index | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com GALLERY OF Editor: Leslie Foley Photos courtesy of Aaron Resop @ HOPE GALA aaronresopphotography Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) hosted the 6th Annual Gallery of Hope Gala at the beautiful St. Anthony Hotel. Emcee Michael Quintanilla and CEO Marina Gonzales welcomed CASA founder Ellinor Forland and Painting by Adrian De La Cruz Painted by Los Otros for the live auction former office manager Betty Zinn and more than 300 guests as they made their way to the auction tables, dance floor and the Gallery of Hope. The band Finding Friday entertained as guests viewed the highly anticipated photos featured in the Gallery of Hope, a compilation of photos featuring former CASA children, their advocates and new family members. Auctioneer Tommy (T-Bone) Bounds auctioned numerous items, including an art piece created by CASA kids with artist Giovanna DiZurita, two paintings by Adrian De La Cruz, one which spelled faith, and when turned upside down, spelled Hope; and a painting with a superhero donated by Los Otros. Each piece offering hope as the underlying theme. Vendors Chocollazo and Claudia B. Chocolates donated sweet chocolates, Two Girls Master of Ceremonies Michael Pete Humble, Dixie Crawford, Amy Stern & a Cake donated cupcakes, H-E-B provided beautiful floral arrangements Judge Peter Sakai Quintanilla and Joanne Grigsby and Studio Benton provided party pics. THE PLATE CHANGER LUNCHEON Elizabeth Johnson and Caryn Donna Vaughn, Larry Kurth and Jane Bocus Luncheon co-chair Debbie and Jorge Hasslocher Gonzalez Celebrating Influential Women At The Table: Past, Present and Future
Editor: Leslie Foley Les Dames d’Escoffier San Antonio Chapter’s Katye Graham – Zenzenberg Farms president/luncheon co-chair Blanca Aldaco and co- (Aspiration Grant recipient) and Sarah chair Debbie Gonzalez hosted a delicious, enlightening Nordham Clavieres – Talking Tree Kathy Shearer, Vanessa Brundett (Aspiration Grant (Aspiration Grant recipient) Recipient), Linda Triesch and Tiana Worsham, journey celebrating Influential Women of the Table. (Aspiration Grant Recipient) Guests were treated to flavors and tastemakers of the past, present and future showcasing ingredients and dishes that contributed to San Antonio’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, from the Chili Queens who graced Plaza de Armas in the late 1800s to Jenny Rabb the innovators that have made San Antonio the epicenter of culinary arts in Texas today. From Tex-Mex to Tex- Isabel Garcia, Charleen Dunbar and Next, this luncheon was an official Tricentennial event Bonnie Garcia JoAnn Boone, president Blanca Aldaco, Diana Barrios Trevino and Melissa Aguillon benefiting the Les Dames’ Aspirations Grant program. The Aspirations Grant program, initiated in 2015, has already awarded $85,000 to local culinary professionals and farmers. In 2018, the program awarded a total of $35,000 to seven women-owned restaurants and caterers from Rockport and Port Aransas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
RK’s Rosemary Kowalski, Carol Brock, Lisa Wong, Kendall Antonelli, Beth Pav, Carol Brock, LDEI Founder Amy Fulkerson Blanca Aldaco and Hayley Matson-Matthews
Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | EVENTS | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 31 39TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON Doing the Most Good With Your Clothes Shoping the boutique - Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley Kris Coons and Judge Major Carolyn Webb, Brad Mayhar Teresa Martinez and her Virginia Van Cleave and he Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its annual Celeste Brown and event chair Jean French aunt Sarita Martinez Major Rob Webb Fall Fashion Show: Doing the Most Good with your Clothes Broadway Musical. Guests arrived early to shop theT chic boutique and peruse the silent auction table. A large turnout of more than 350 guests including the Red Hat Society ladies cheered as models sashayed down the runway. Jean French chaired the luncheon and Catherine Whitsett choreographed the models including Fox 29 Anchor Breanna Barrs and News 4 TV reporter Camilla Rambaldi, KSAT 12 meteorologist Kaiti Blake, WOAI 4 TV meteorologist Jeannette Calle who also emceed the event, Sarah Salazar, wife Anna Liesman, Sharon Bayless, Lori Goforth and of Bexar County Sheriff Red Hat Society Ladies Dee McGlocklin and Judges Renée Yanta and Celeste Brown. Proceeds support the transitional housing program for young women and children, The Peacock Boy & Girls Club, Emergency Family Event chair Jean French, Mistress of Ceremony Shelter, Senior Nutrition Edith Barrom, model Sophia Christiansen Jeannette Calle and President Sandra Ojeda and Natalie Torrez. Edith and Natalie helped Jan Eike shops as April Rose Hoelscher, Helen Jones and auction and other programs. Medina back stage with models Thomason selects a hat chair Ginger Vlieger SAN ANTONIO BAR FOUNDATION Julie and Jamie Chance Mazurek, Lindsey Christopher West, Katy Mark Sessions, Todd McCray and BENEFIT GALA Patterson Spillman and Ty Sheehan Moore and Corey Wehmeyer Shane Stolarczyk Noche de San Antonio Editor and Photographer: Leslie Foley The San Antonio Bar Foundation’s Noche de San Antonio Gala benefited the Community Justice Program and other programs of the San Antonio Bar Foundation (SABF), celebrating 120 years of the San Antonio Bar Association (SABA). SABF’s Gala honored SABA’s Eric and Tiffanie John and Odilia Barton, Hamilton Barton, SABF Richard and Veronica Rouse Clausewitz, SAYLA incoming president Santos Vargas, SABA’s outgoing president Beth Corporate Thurmond Community Service Award honoree with president of the Bar, Santos Outstanding Mentor Watkins and award recipients. Cary Barton, Jill Barton and Lisa and James Barton Vargas and wife Patty Vargas Award Leaders from the legal community and the city of San Antonio honored San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association and the San Antonio Bar and Association and Foundation award recipients. Honorees included: SAYLA Liberty Bell honoree Chief William McManus; SAYLA Outstanding Mentor honoree Tiffanie Clausewitz; SAYLA Outstanding Young Lawyer honoree Marion Reilly; SABF Corporate Community Service honoree 80/20 Eduardo Juarez, Judge Juan Vasquez, Foundation; SABF Carolyn Thurmond Community Service honoree SAYLA Liberty Bell Award honoree Chief Cary Barton; SABF Peacemaker honoree RAICES and SABA Joe Roy Barrera, Sr. with William McManus and wife Lourdes Tony Aguilara, Jr., Kimberly Janeaux, with Frazier Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence honoree Dan Webster. Karen and Bobby Barrera McManus and Terry Vasquez Gabby and Jose Rivas 36 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 |EVENTS | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com JAZZ’SALIVE Celebrating 35 years of Jazzy Tunes Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley The San Antonio Parks Foundation hosted the 35th annual Jazz’SALive in Travis Park in mid- September. Grammy-nominated vocalist, and rising star Jazzmeia Horn headlined the annual music festival. Jazz’SALive is a celebration of jazz in San Antonio, featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed talent Slyvia and board memeber Ken Vicki Dear, Andres Andujar and CEO Mary Jane Courtney Woods and Ken Slavin across two stages. Kuwamura, Jr. Verette Performers included Ken Slavin, UTSA Jazz Ensemble, Lee Ritenour, Tony Romero’s The Spiders Jazz Quartet, Jim Cullum Happy Jazz Band and many more. Faithful fans return year after year for the annual event. As luck would have it, the weather was pretty comfortable on Saturday night.
Joe Kampa with mayor Ron Nirenberg Jazzmeia Horn and Ken Slavin George and Marina Gavito Sam Pulley, Javier and Julia Lujan and Marcus Hernandez SPEAKEASY SOIRÉE
Editor: Leslie Foley Photography: Vivian Crook
Founders Tom (T-Bone) Bounds and wife Jana Flappers and gangsters attended the Clay Koepke and Merritt Ryder Bounds Kiersten Eden and Jordan Abshier 20th Annual Teed off at Cancer’s Speakeasy Soirée. This two-day event features a night of partying and casino games with awesome entertainment followed by a day on the golf course. Whether attendees choose the casino party, the golf package, or both, they never disappoint in attire. Supporters know exactly how to dress for events such as Stayin’ Alive Judi Janney and Kathryn Brown Justin Roberts and Courtney Lay Kathy and Pat Tracy Disco Ball, Scare the Hell out of Cancer, and the Wurst Party Ever. Always a blast, this event raises big funds to improve the quality of life for children diagnosed with cancer. The fundraising trio consists of founder Tommy (T-Bone) Bounds, wife Jana Bounds and daughter Jacqueline Bounds. This group shows no signs of slowing down and each event is bigger and better than the last!
Courtney Neal and Denise Garza Maggie and Gordon Hartman Lucy and Manny Diotte Gerrit and Shanna Schulze
Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | EVENTS | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 37 RANCH CHIC Western Wear with Attitude Editor and Photographer: Leslie Foley he American Cancer Society hosted its annual Ranch Chic Fashion Show, showcasing western fashions modeled by Executive director Lindsay McElwee Britlyn Taylor, Laura Dove Jake Park and Megan Chair Michal Waechter and emcee and Sr. Manager Renee Silber Park Barry Davis Tcancer survivors and local celebrities. Boots, hats, ropers, belts and buckles…a night of fashion by cancer survivors and celebs sashaying down the runway sporting the newest in western wear, attracted close to 500 guests. A big thanks to: presenting sponsor Wrangler, fashions from Cavender’s, jewelry by Kendra Scott, and models and jewels by James Avery. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, VIP seating, party favors and fashions fit for Cavender’s team - Lorelei Simpson and Crystal Hernandez, back row Miguel Vanegas, Brett Mary Brook, Tracy Range and Paula the 40th Annual Cattle Baron’s Gala, held in Tamara Oranday and Patrick Galvan Emmons and Mike Murphy Marsh October at Estancia at Thunder Valley.
JoDee Kerestes, Cattle Baron’s co-chair Dean Nancy and Wayne Purcell, Terri Loessberg and Alexander, Susan Delano, Dr. Charles Hankins James Avery team - Philip Reade, Ann Simpson, Karina Tori Murry and Crystal Kohanke Dolgin, Teri Gonzalez, Sarah Herr and Lindsey Tognietti Fashionable fringe
Co-chair Ana Montoya and Gobie David Garza, co-chair Colleen Casey, Jill Torbert, Bill Crow and Edie Britton, Krista Boazman, Galeana Walsdorf Kristin Keller and John Hogg, MD Margaret Anderson Younger and Lisa Roberts 2018 LANDA NIGHTS Chiaroscuro
Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook anda Nights, the Landa Gardens Conservancy’s annual fundraising event Luis Montesdeoca and Luz Fernando and Martha Ortiz Jan Gignac and Lilian Riojas Don and Maxine Farrimond Lopez held at the Landa Library Gardens was an elegant and lively garden party featuring deliciousL cuisine, a wonderful raffle/silent auction, valet parking and dancing to live music under the stars! Event chairs Ana Montoya and Colleen Casey planned the special evening – music by Aaron Prado Quartet, photos by Super Q Event Photography, custom herb and vegetable centerpieces, and framed photos of Landa sunrise and Landa sunset commissioned by Land Nights Hunter Henke and Epitacio R. Penelope Ayarzagoitia and Chiaroscuro from San Antonio photographer Robert Elizabeth Fauerso Neill and Beverly Walsdorf Resendez Janet Montagne Maxham, and a favorite of many-Tres Leches cake shot!
Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | TRADITIONS| EVENTS | | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 41 AUTUMN Editor & Photographer: AFFAIR Leslie Foley Outstanding Young Lawyer Judge Bonnie Reed, Mary Brennan he Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation selected honoree Ashley Dahlberg and Stich, Patricia Wueste and president Brittany Weil, Maurleen Cobb and Leslie Hyman Providence Place as this year’s beneficiary. Autumn Tiffanie Clausewitz. Greta McFarling Affair also celebrated and recognized the past presidents from the 1980’s, several in their groovy 80’s attire, who enjoyedT listening to music from that decade. Presidents included: Nancy J. Anderson, Honorable Bonnie Reed, Patricia Wueste, Mary Brennan Stich, Lisa A. Vance, Honorable Ann-Marie Cerda “Sam” Aaron and Jane Freeman Deyeso. Emily Trollinger with Providence Place-Veronica Elizalde, Back to the 80’s, was the theme and dress for attendees who Outstanding Lawyer honoree Brian Sullivan, CEO Dr. Judith Bell and Jenn Rosenblatt, Jane Deyeso and celebrated 35 years of Bexar County Women’s Bar. In addition, Monica Monica Trollinger Angelica Cervantes Lisa Vance Ramirez Trollinger and Ashley Senary Dahlberg were honored as 2018 Belva Lockwood Award Recipients. Providence Place is a non-profit and for purpose organization fostering opportunities. Providence Place empowers adults with disabilities and people on the adoption journey by supporting independence and building bright futures. In addition to providing adoption services, Providence Place assists adult female survivors of human trafficking and sexual and domestic abuse. This fall, Lisbeth Anne and John Lisa Stewart, Regina Murphy, Jessica Katja Wolf, Judge Renée Yanta and Dunlop Butters and Cassie Gemes Judge Susan Skinner Providence Place is poised to provide comprehensive restorative service to trafficking victims through residential and outreach programming. The organization’s 25-acre campus has a 28-room dormitory ideal for transitional housing, case management, counseling and other restorative care. Renovations are underway to update the dormitory building to better serve survivors and provide one of the few long-term transitional housing programs in Texas. Providence Place is committed to creating a place where female survivors are accepted and Catherine Byers, Christine Reinhard, Judge Toni Arteaga, William Germany, Elizabeth Assunto, Natalie supported in taking the lead on transforming their own story. Shellie Reyes and Michelle Casillas Karge, Sarah Ellison and Leo Karge GERMAN CLUB OPENING Editor: Leslie Foley Photography: Vivian Crook The San Antonio German Club presented the Opening German in honour of the season’s Alicia Amberson and Caroline George Roberts, Thomas Rochelle, Ford Douglas, Ana Volpe, Alegra Volpe and Drew debutantes. Twelve beautiful debs, family, friends, Krenger Alexander Thomas and Connor McDonough Dawson escorts, sponsors, members and board members, attended the annual event where the debs made their presentation followed by a first dance with their fathers. You couldn’t miss the debs in their beautiful white ball gowns. The event was catered by Rosemary and the RK Group, beautiful flowers and décor by Danny Cuellar, Trinity Flowers and Events and Illusions, with music by Ramiro Cervera and His Orchestra, Al Gomez – Trumpeter Andrew Mitchell, Mary McFadden, Tori Amy Ryder, Elizabeth Ryder and Betty and Daryl Vansdale, Mark Krenger and and The Big Beyond, and program photos by Gary McFadden and John McFadden Douglas Ryder Ed and Lisa Kopplow Stanko of Billo Smith Studios. The Club was formed in 1880 by a group of young single men. First known as The Ascension Club, the name was changed in 1890 to The San Antonio German Club following the popularity of a ballroom dance of the era, called “The German.” For one hundred and thirty eight years since that time, with the exception of those years interrupted by war, The San Antonio German Club has Serena Koontz, Kelsey presented its debutantes during San Antonio social Hannah Bakke, Connor Rachel Rosser, Hannah Bakke and Samantha Boldt and Lansdale and Margaret season. This year was no exception! McDonough and Rachel Rosser Caroline Green Hunter Boldt Amberson 42 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | events | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com CHEFSFOR CHEFS Biga on the Banks crew - Patrick Baerman, Kim Editor and Photographer: Leslie Foley Evie Reichel, Michelle Robertson Romo, Chef Bruce Auden and Andrea Auden and Culinaria CEO Suzanne Taranto Rob Simons and Pamela served biscuits and scrambled eggs with all the hefs for Chefs is a culinary program Etheredge Tackett toppings offering assistance to chefs in their time of need. San Antonio’s well- known chefs including Chef Giovanni SilvaC from recently opened Grill 254 rallied the community together to raise funds for hit-and-run victim Samantha Flores at Grill 254 at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Known for her “great heart,” Flores, manager at Ramen Bar, was injured by a hit-and- run driver while riding her bicycle during the early From Chef Jason Dady’s crew - Jerry morning hours of September 7th. Yguerabide, Jake Dady, Margeaux Alcorta and Alyssa Tayrien served James Contreras, Emily Richard, Michael Richard As of the event on October 14th, Flores attended Bil and Krystle Benton smoked pulled pork green chile pozole and Ellie DeGuzman the event in her honor and is on the road to recovery. As bills began to mount, Chef Michael Sohocki, Restaurant Gwendolyn, reached out to other chefs, Culinaria, and La Cantera Resort & Spa to enlist their aid to raise funds and Samantha’s spirit. Guests sampled featured brunch bites, beverages including signature drink-grapefruit spritz, bid on silent auction items and listened to the music by Finding Friday. Check out the new Grill254-a cool place to catch a weekend sporting event on one of the Chef de partie Xavier Keegan Salazar, Daniel Sanchez, Joshua Arevalo and Chef Butler, Samantha Flores and Kathrynn Restaurant Gwendolyn’s crew - Asheley Draffan and Mikan numerous televisions at this sports bar. Andrew Weissman Passmore Sohocki FRIENDS FOR LIFE Fur-Ever Friends
Scott and Roxanne Matkin Dina Cole, Rich Braune and CEO Nancy May Armando Matos and Xavier Lewis Editor: Leslie Foley Photography: Vivian Crook he San Antonio Humane Society - 2018 Friends for Life Luncheon, fundraising event celebrated the lifelong connectionT made between human and pet. The event brought community members together to rally around their mission Marlene Neslund, Lyn Hicks, Helene Hunter Woolfolk, Mikael Persson and Robby Jessica Milligan with Mashed Potato of educating the community and saving DePeralta and Louan Ledoux Brown and Maria Castanon with Yam homeless pets from neglect, cruelty, abandonment, and euthanasia. Presented by VCA Animal Hospitals, funds raised will provide vital shelter, medical treatment, and loving care for homeless pets at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS).
Christian Ledoux and Cathy Felicia Niño and Samantha Art Ordoqui and Robert Ochoa Sarah Spivey and Traci Gomez Ritter Delicati Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | events | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 43 | EVENTS | PROJECT MEND’S TH 6 ANNUAL GALA Jon Lindskog winning Mark Duffield, Willie Mae Clay, (both are Project the George Strait and Toast of the Town Gala Board chair Dexter Moon MEND clients) Ryan Pflipsen Southwest Airlines raffle
Editor: Leslie Foley Project Mend, (Celebrating 25 years) a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities, honored Warm Springs Foundation Board Honoree Helen Eversberg, Chairwoman Helen Eversberg and the foundation. Rosemary Kowalski and Sonny Cocktails were served and entertainment provided while Melendrez guests purchased envelopes containing mystery gift certificates in “The Envelope, Please” and numbers that match special bottles of wine or spirits in “Libation Lotto” mystery games from strolling volunteers. “Project Mend has a unique green mission that serves people Project Mend CEO Cathy Samuel Pick presents his art to Helen Eversberg Gayle and Walter Embrey, Rob Holliday, Barbie and who otherwise couldn’t live their lives to the fullest,” Eversberg Valdez Henry B.Gonzalez. Seated Janet Holliday, Dr. Thomas said. “Warm Springs is pleased to assist them with their and Leslie Kingman mission.” During dinner, Eversberg received the organization’s Murlin Johnson Legacy Award for her determination, integrity and service to non-profit charities that serve people with disabilities, values that Johnson infused into the agency. Eversberg’s longtime friend Sonny Melendrez was Master of Ceremonies. Gala proceeds support Project Mend’s mission of improving the quality of life and enhancing mobility for individuals living with disabilities and illness who have limited means Warm Springs Fdn. board members Malcolm Hartman and Ken by providing refurbished medical equipment and assistive Rector, with Rayford Johnson, Rita Rector, Sandy Johnson and Stephanie Kotick congratulates Dr. Carlos Porter who technology. Al Hartman won the Spurs Package, and Sonny Melendrez WITTE GAME DINNER
48th Annual Alice Shrunk, Mary de Marigny, James Murray, Sidney Wood, Tracey Bennett, Katie Reynolds and Katye Brought, Katie Reynolds, Peggy Walker, Hollis Grizzard, Rio Fandango Lukin Gilliland CEO Marise McDermott, Heather Russo and Brian Luallen
Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley Western ruled at the 48th annual dinner presented by H-E-B. This year’s theme, Rio Fandango, celebrated the San Antonio River’s pivotal role as a lifeline for generations before us and many to come, all with a Spanish flair. Kevin Fowler-Witte Chairs Ryan and Jessica Berg with Game The rain poured and plans changed, but Game Dinner Dinner Committee members Tracee and JJ Feik Chairs Jessica and Ryan Berg oversaw a full evening of auctions, wild-game cuisine and entertainment by Kevin Fowler. A little rain never hurt anyone according to the 1200 faithful attendees who return every year for the event well known throughout Texas. Cheesey Jane’s was serving Kahlua milkshakes- Funds raised provide valuable support for the programs and Christe and Tim Meridith Wilson, Downie Mickler, Courtney Jon Lindskog, Barbara Norwood, Crystal Miller exhibits of San Antonio’s most widely visited public museum. Fretthold Morehead and Kim Todd and Rodolfo Villegas
46 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | Events | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com PRESIDENT’S GALA A legacy of caring Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook he President’s Gala annually raises around $500,000 for programs at UT Health San Antonio. This year, the proceeds benefited cancer care and support, which is so appropriate given the development of the UT Health David Green, Ed Hart and Fred Middleton Teresa Lozano and Joe R. Long San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. UT Health San Antonio president William Henrich, M.D., honored philanthropists PeggyT and Lowry Mays. Inspired by their leadership, the evening was called, “A Legacy of Caring.” Proceeds will establish the Peggy and Lowry Mays Patient Care Endowment, which will support the Patient Supportive Care Program at the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, in perpetuity. The gala also marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and its continuing service to the community. Over the past 50 years, more than 13,000 medical students have graduated from the Long School of Medicine. As one of only four National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Dr. Byron Hepburn and Dr. Woodson Centers in Texas, the Mays Cancer Center takes its placed among the Amy and Dr. Steven Venticinque Carol and Dr. Barry Swartz Jones nation’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to leading-edge research innovations, life-changing treatment options, and world-class cancer care.
Peggy Mays, Joe Straus, Lowry Mays and Linda McCaul Michael W. Brennan, M.D. and Dr. James and Nancy Lovell Robert Hromas, M.D. FACP, Dean Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker Stacy and Dr. Jamo Rubin
Dr. John Garr, Col (US Army, Ret.) Mary Garr, and Hailey and Dr. David Mullican Dr. Sejal Lahoti, Joshua Beitchman and Laura Berardo James Rubio and Dr. James Vosberg Joe and Sherrill Rubin
Dr.’s David Havemann, Allan Frank Arnie Garza-Vale, Philip Plattner and Barry Hafkin Mary Henrich, Dr. Ruben and Kris Mesa Kim Kaur and Khang Lu Carolyn and Dr. Larry Holly
48 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | Events | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com 36TH ANNUAL ZOO BALL Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook Adam and Shaunay Rademacher A magical Menagerie was the theme for the 36th Annual CEO Tim and Jennifer Zoobilation Ball presented by The San Antonio Zoological Debbie Liesman with Randy and Kay Harig Morrow Society. Directors, animal care specialists, docents, vendors, sponsors, educators, donors and visitors who have helped make the zoo one of the best in the country and a must-see destination were honored. The zoo’s education department was also highlighted. Each year, over a million people visit the zoo, including over 75,000 schoolchildren through filed trips and camps. Dee Ann and Skinner Simpson
Denae Schenker and Ball chairs Roby and Rosa Latimer with Rosemary Jenevieve Zoch Preston and Stephanie Hill Kowalski and Jamie Kowalski
Kevin and Fabiola Kaase
Co-chairs William and Jayme McLean and Kelly Russell Lori and Frank Hakspiel Roberto and Aurora Sanchez Laura Ramirez and Jeremiah Hays Russell
LIVING LEGEND Editor: Leslie Foley More than 500 guests filled the ballroom for the ninth annual A Conversation With a Living Legend® San Antonio. The record-breaking event raised more than $933,000 for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; specifically, summer camps benefiting pediatric patients at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. Event chairs Bob and Mary Worth, Jordan and Brian Arriaga and Clint and Jessica Dr. Richard Gorlick, Maggie Luncheon chairs Clint and Jessica Worth, Bob and Mary Howard and Pamela Howard Worth, and Jordan and Brian Arriaga Worth spearheaded more than $643,000 in fundraising prior to the event; however, the luncheon kicked off with a challenge from an anonymous, San Antonio-based donor who vowed to match all donations raised within the two hour luncheon, up to $100,000. During the luncheon, guests heard from Dr. Richard Gorlick, chair, Pediatrics, MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, and Dr. Peter WT Pisters, president, MD Anderson. The audience was brought to tears as they listened to 16-year-old pediatric cancer survivor Maggie Howard share how the very summer camps guests were supporting changed her life. Scott and Eleanor Petty, Helen Groves, and Founders Clyde Johnson IV, Kim Johnson; By the time the honorable James A. Baker, III, took the stage for the Conversation, Claire and John Alexander Paula Johnson, and Clyde Johnson III another $41,000 had been raised. The former U.S. Secretary of State joined Tom Johnson, former CEO of CNN and a longtime member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors, for a fire-side style chat covering everything from local politics to current global events. As soon as the Conversation wrapped, the luncheon chairs happily announced that more than $100,000 had been raised and that someone in the audience was so inspired by the generosity of hundreds of San Antonians The Honorable James James A. Baker III, that he or she contributed another $100,000. A Baker III and Dr. Fratis Silickson, Randall Mays, Joan Wyatt, and Angie and Kit Peter WT Pisters Richie Wyatt, and Kirk Oden Goldsbury UTSA Chamber Singers
Like S.A. Scene at www.facebook.com/SAScene | Events | December 2018 | SAN ANTONIO SCENE 51 CATRINA BALL AZTEC 300 Editor & Photographer: Leslie Foley he San Antonio Public Library Foundation (SAPLF) hosted its 2nd Annual Catrina Ball, in support of the SAPLF and the Latino Collection and Resource Joey Fauerso, Elizabeth Fauerso, Erika Prosper, Chris Senn and Riley Robinson Jennifer Jennings, Allen Barber and Cari Hill Center (LCRC) at the Central Library, with tri-chairs Heather de Rojas, Amy Garcia and Xitlalt Herrera- Salazar and guests of honor La Catrina, AnaPaula Watson y El Catrín,T Rick Liberto. This year celebrated the Aztec beginnings, present day traditions, and future inspirations of Día de Los Muertos and the Tricentennial of our beloved San Antonio. The Catrina Ball, a moving fiesta within our landmark Central Library, included gourmet Mexican street food, music, performances, libations-tequila tastings, community altars to honor those souls and pets that have passed, and a DiscGlowTeca Dance after party around Chihuly’s Fiesta Tower sculpture. And once Shannon Stephens and Richard Blanco, United States Presidential Inaugural Poet and the recipient Michael Quintanilla and Jacob again, guests dressed the part in dramatic Día de Los Muertos of the Library Foundation Literario Notable Award Herrera Chris and Kerry Quinn makeup, lush flower crowns, and Catrina or Catrín attire.
Yvette Lashway, Alejandra Corona, Cris McFarland and Judge Rebecca Simmons with daughter Cristina Pena Walls Rachael Clemons Carlos Guzman and Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark Urban 15
Kenneth Hammond, Maria Claudia Granvosky, Deborah June Chairez, Catrina doll designer Rebecca Medina, Lexi Garcia, Alicia Pacheco Garza, Amy Garcia and Heather de Rojas, sisters and co-chairs Karen Glenney, Jacque Burandt, SAPLF director Ramiro Salazar and Allison Hays Lane Richard Sanchez, and Gloria Jean Hernandez
Rocio Heller, co-chair Xitlalt Herrera-Salazar and Altar - Carla Veliz President of the SAPLF Tracey Bennett, Jamie Raven Labatt, Steve Willson and Tracee Feik West and Ashley Longoria Liza Battah 56 San Antonio Scene | December 2018 | Events | Subscribe today at www.yourSAScene.com ALL THAT Eva’s JAZZ heroes Editor: Leslie Foley Photography: Vivian Crook Benjamin and Cellia Covarrubia ’Oréal Paris hosted Eva’s Heroes 2018 Amanda Diaz with Jason and Kassandra Martinez Bernadette and Joe Peña Celebrity Casino Night; this year’s theme, “All That Jazz”, in which guests Lwere taken on a musical journey to experience jazz through the ages. Proceeds benefited teens and adults with intellectual special needs who are served by Eva’s Heroes by providing unique experiences within the community, summer enrichment program, and other socialization opportunities that have a profound impact on Briana Castillo and Liz Casas Casey and Sandy Bond with Jessaca Bond Casino Co-chairs Rene and Christiane Garcia their lives.
Eva Longoria and Liza Eliza and Jay Battles Longoria Martha and Dr. Mike Flores L’Oreal Girls
ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD SUNSHINE COTTAGE Address: 7101 Broadway, 78209 San Antonio Education Guide Phone: (210) 824-2483 Fax: (210) 822-2221 Website: www.ahisd.net LEGACY Date founded: The Alamo Heights Independent School DistrictSylvana traces Mery its historywith Monica from the year 1909 when the first school, a two-roomBonilla wooden frame buildingNajla and on TownsendVincent Mery with Nashla Showery Rene and Jessica Collin Avenue, was built in this picturesque area as part of a rural LUNCHEON county district. In 1923, the Alamo Heights system became an independent school district of 300 students. Editor: Leslie Foley Photographer: Vivian Crook Grades offered: K-12 n 1999, a Texas law was passed that forever Enrollment total: 4,800 Student-to-teacher Ratio: Varies by age group changed the lives of children with hearing Tuition: $8,200 for the 2013-2014 School Year loss. The establishment of the Universal Financial aid: None Available Newborn Hearing Screening was spearheaded Accreditations: Alamo Heights is accredited by: (1) Texas Molly Truax, Jerome Evans, Au.D., and Kelly by Dr. Vernon James and Dr. Dessie James. This law EducationReed Rogers Agency; and Chuck (2) Southern Rogers Association of Colleges Jerry and Sheila Christian & Secondary Schools (SACSS); (3) Texas Association for Hunter I required hospitals to screen newborns for hearing loss, College Admission Counseling (TACAC); (4) National As- resulting in a higher early identification rate. The James’ sociation for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); (5) College Board. were honored for their diligence and perseverance in Extracurricular activities: Alamo Heights ISD provides advocating for children with hearing loss and their extended learning opportunities through a variety of supe- families. Their efforts to ensure that babies with hearing rior extra-curricular activities: academic clubs, art, music, theater, athletic organizations and social events. loss be identified and cared for was groundbreaking and School mission: The Alamo Heights Independent School has given thousands of families hope for their children. District, the heart of our community whose passion is Greg Papay and Joseph Donna Kramer, M. Ed., Lindsay Rodriguez, Co-chair Marietta McCain and board Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children honored excellence, willBenjamin educate and empower every studentand toLeslie Walter M.S. chair Brad Camp excel academically and as a confident, compassionate Doctors Vernon and Dessie James during the annual citizen with impeccable character and a global perspective Legacy Luncheon. Proceeds will support diagnostic through engaging, personally challenging, and relevant experiences that inspire learning for life. hearing tests for babies when a hearing loss is suspected, Our Motto & Code of Character: Live Honorably~Act programs for children who have hearing impairment, Humbly~Model Dignity. We understand that how we act, therapy programs for babies who are birth to three what we say, and what we display reflect our character and the values of the Alamo Heights community. We will show years old and their parents, audiology services, speech- integrity in all of these areas. Executive director Belinda Pustka, Ph.D., co-chair Sherri language therapy and the educational program. Matthhew White, Laurie and John White and Amanda Kessler Naegele, with honorees, doctors Dessie & Vernon James
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