(6) Treasures Joanne King Herring, the 2009 “Treasures” honoree, chats with Danielle Ellis at the fabulous launch party for the 2009 The Social Book. (7) Stars for CAP Actor G.W. Bailey joins impressionist Rich Little at the Celebrity Paws Gala “Home for the Holidays.” More than 650 guests raised $450,000 for programs at Citizens for Animal Protection. (8) Celebrating Service  Honoree Chris Kase and event chair Karen Freedman at the National Council of Jewish Women Gala, which recognized outstanding community volunteers. (9) Joyful Toyful Janet and Fred Wahrlich were Santa’s helpers at The Carmen and David Bridges Joyful Toyful Fiesta Toy Drive, which brought in 3,000 toys and more than $60,000! (10) The Seniors Place The Seniors Place Executive Director Tracey Brown (center) with “Seasons of Significance” luncheon co-chairs (l-r) Lisa O’Leary and Linda Evans. The event benefited programs for adults with memory loss. (11) Celeb Pet of the Year Pretty Patti Murphy poses with her cat, Dolce, who was chosen as “Celebrity Pet of the Year” at the CAP Gala.

(12) Celebrity Paws Gala Carolyn Faulk, Todd Zucker and Linda Schmuck chaired of the successful Celebrity Paws Gala, which featured “Houston’s Ten Elite and their Pets” competing in designer Chateaux des Paws. (13) Ferrari Festival Former Houston Oilers quarterback and popular race car driver Dan Pastorini chats up Rebecca Spera and Michael Kemper at the Highland Village Ferrari Festival benefiting theVirtuosi of Houston Youth Chamber Orchestra. (14) Helping the Kids Gigi Huang and Andy Delery, long-time supporters of Joyful Toyful, celebrate the 2008 campaign, which brought in a mountain of toys for distribution through charities such as Boys & Girls Harbor, Casa de Esperanza and Our Lady of Guadalupe School. (15) Carlyle New Year’s Eve After Steve Tyrell’s New Year’s Eve show at The Cafe Carlyle in New York, Houstonian Charles Dotson got a chance to sing with the music great in the Carlyle ’s Bettlemen’s Bar, accompanied by the Loston Harris Trio.