Denim and diamonds

The next phase of Evelyn’s Park is in bloom. The Denim & Diamonds Gala: Bellaire’s Bling And Barbeque will take place at the park Sat., Sept. 18, 6:30-11 p.m., and will include a preview of the newest additions to Evelyn’s Park. There will be barbecue, dancing, drinks, and an auction. Gala chairs are Lisa and Steve Lim and Terry Leavitt-Chavez and J. Anthony Chavez. The next phase of the park will include additional shade, play structures, a water feature, and more. Pictured are (back row, from left) Council Member Neil Verma, Mandy Lamadrid, Victor Lamadrid, Council Member Nathan Wesley, Scott Garber, Mayor Andrew Friedberg, Jaffrey Getz, Julie McNee, Win Frazier, Council Member Michael Fife; (front row, from left) president of Evelyn's Park Conservancy Board Jerry Wische, Mitzi Shure, Elisa Garber, gala chair Lisa Lim, gala chair Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Carrie Bozkurt, and Johnnie Frazier. Not pictured are host committee members Karen and Howard Bookstaff, Amisha Dalwadi, Cathy and David Herr, Angie and Christian Gubitz, Cassie and Spencer Newmann, Laurie and Ronnie Karkowsky, and Whitley and Billy Levy. See evelynspark.org for gala information and details about Phase 2 of the park. 

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