Having a ball for West U parks

The 30th annual Park Lovers’ Ball brought together more than 400 West University Place neighbors and friends at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. Themed “The Pearl Gala” - a nod to the traditional 30th-anniversary gift - the event raised more than $400,000 for West U parks. Event co-chairs were Kimberly and Dimitri Ang and Kelly and Blake Hill; auction co-chairs were Jordan Jewett and Buckley Morlot; and the underwriting chair was Erin Gaston. Guests were entertained with a whiskey blackjack table, a putting green, wine pull, and an exciting silent auction. Dr. Linda Christians, senior pastor of West U Methodist Church, provided a heartfelt invocation. The event was emceed by Ilona Carson, Emmy Award-winning former anchor and reporter at ABC13, who’s also a West U resident. Guests made their way to the dance floor as Password kept everyone dancing till midnight. Pictured are (from left) Buckley Morlot, Donna LaMond, Kimberly Ang, Kelly Hill, Sami Morrison, and Jordan Jewett. See westuparks.org.

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