Animal Brunch

Young professionals flock to animal encounters, breakfast tacos and mimosas at "Beastly Brunch"

What: Houston Zoo's young professionals group, Flock, "Beastly Brunch."

Where: The zoo's Masihara Pavilion.

The scoop: Animal ambassadors including Winston the pig, a pair of dingoes and a pygmy falcon welcomed close to 400 YP zoo enthusiasts for an energized schmooze. DJ Nick Alvear kept the beats going while the YPs feasted on breakfast tacos and ice cream. Bloody Marys, mimosas and iced coffees quenched the youthful thirsts.

While helping build an enrichment hammock for the orangutans, fans raised $19,000 for the zoo's various programs.

Who: Fitz McDonald, Mitchell Greco, Carey Kirkpatrick, David Rassin, Jim Petersen, Gray Thornton, Kendall Hanno, Tamar Mendelssohn, Ted Bowen, and Sam Cole.

Courtney Perna with Winston the pig.

Houston Zoo Flock brunch, March 2016, Courtney Perna with Winston pig

Photo by Chris Brown for the Houston Zoo

Courtney Perna with Winston the pig.

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Powerhouse Houston women gather for Junior League’s centennial bash

Junior League of Houston Centennial Celebration

Photo by Jacob Power

Mimi Foerster, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Amy Comiskey, and Whitney Walsh.

What: The Junior League of Houston Centennial Celebration

Where: The Junior League Building

The Scoop: Marking 100 years of service with a side of elegance and tea room classics, The Junior League of Houston toasted its Centennial in fitting form, by honoring the women and donors who’ve kept the mission alive.

The luncheon brought together supporters for the milestone moment. Chaired by Elizabeth Kendrick, the afternoon unfolded with a keynote by Ann Stern, former league president and current Houston Endowment CEO, who spotlighted the league’s enduring legacy of community impact.

The Tea Room served up its signature charm alongside the celebration, and true to form, League members handled the event’s planning and décor, putting their mission into action with flair. The event also marked the success of the Centennial Giving Campaign, which raised more than $2 million to support future programs.

Who: Katie Doyle, Claire Petree, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Lauren Brown, Mimi Foerster, Amy Cominsky, Pamela Lovett, Peggy Roe, Sharyn Robinson, Emily Walter, Susan Ross, and Rachel Regan.

Photo by Jacob Power

Mimi Foerster, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Amy Comiskey, and Whitney Walsh.

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Courtney Perna with Winston the pig.

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Powerhouse Houston women gather for Junior League’s centennial bash