Standing Up For a Houston Treasure: Memorial Park Conservancy’s Gala Keeps It Green

Memorial Park Conservancy’s 2015 Green Gala: Camille Patton, Jack Lyons, Tammy Jenkins. Photo by Jenny Antill.

Join chairman Anita Smith and honoree Jim Porter at Memorial Park Conservancy’s Annual Green Gala, where the 2016 Ima Hogg Volunteer Service Award will be presented to Mike Dishberger and Karlo Martinez. Cocktails, a seated dinner and entertainment by Divisi Strings Amp’d String Quartet round out the evening. Proceeds will benefit the Memorial Park Conservancy and its efforts to preserve and enhance the park — one of the largest in the nation. PaperCity serves as media sponsor.

What: Memorial Park Conservancy’s Annual Green Gala

When: Thursday, February 4, 6:30 pm

Where: Running Trails Center in Memorial Park

Tariff: From $500 (limited availability); tables from $5,000

Contact: Anne Vance, 713.863.8403; avance@memorialparkconservancy.org