Houston Lifestyles and Homes magazine May 2009: Houston Galas, Charity Balls, Socials, Parties, and Luncheons in the Houston areas

(6) Mommy and Me

Best Dressed Award Honoree Melissa Mithoff shares her moment in the spotlight at the March of Dimes Best Dressed Luncheon with her darling daughter Mia.

(7) Rescue Mission

Houston Rescue & Restore Coalition board president Don Tomlinson joins co-founder Gayle Christie at a reception to call attention to human trafficking, which victimizes countless young girls and women.

(8) Everyone is Beautiful

Houston author Katherine Center, with chair Kristi Schiller, entertained guests at The Children ’s Museum’s Parents and Families Luncheon with tales from her book, Everyone is Beautiful.

(9) Giving Hearts

Margaret Alkek Williams, with Jim Daniel, is a glamorous vision in red at the Razzle Dazzle Red Heart Ball for the American Heart Association.

(10) Passionate for Heart

Roseann Rogers and her husband, Dr. Aashish Shah, at the Razzle Dazzle Red Heart Ball where they shared the story of their son, Nikhil, who was born with heart problems and underwent life-saving surgery.

(11) Camp for All

Twelve-year-old Camp For All attendee Elliott Lapin enjoys the CampFest gala with honoree Carlos Rivera. Lapin spoke about how his camping experience made him feel like a regular kid.

(12) Afghan Hands

Sex and the City star Jason Lewis joins (l-r) Rania Daniel, Sabiha Rehmatullah and Sima Ladjevardian at the Museum of Fine Arts. Embroidered shawls, scarves and throws made by Afghan Hands will be on sale at the MFA through May 17.

(13) Walk for the Mind

A kickoff for the May 2 NAMIWalks drew 130 guests in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness goal of raising $200,000. NAMI president Susan Denyes-Moody is pictured with the Honorable Jan Krocker.

(14) Olympic Champ

Olympic ice skating champion Peggy Fleming shows off her skates to Kazuhiko Fujii of Houston-based Kaneka Nutrients. Fleming, who lost her father and sister to heart disease, is speaking nationally about the importance of heart health.

(15) Childbuilders

A Mary Poppins-themed luncheon drew 350 guests and raised $180,000 for Childbuilders educational programs. Co-chair Philamena Baird with featured speaker, humorist Louise Parsley.

(16) Children’s Museum

Carrie Carson and Courtney Chapoton enjoy keynote speaker Katherine Center’s witty observations at the 2009 Parents & Families Luncheon for The Children’s Museum of Houston.

(17) Musical Gals

Cindi Rose and her daughter, Erika, welcome guests at a champagne reception at the Montblanc Galleria store. The evening benefited the Moores School of Music.