Bash

THE 2025 LIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS BASH /  by Lauren Snead

The Lights in the Heights Fundraising Bash was a huge success and a ton of fun! We are thrilled to announce we raised around $11, 000 from that night alone. These funds, with additional business sponsorships, will fund our 2025 Lights in the Heights, including costs for security, street closures, port-a-potties, street cleaning, and more.

We had a great turnout! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported the event. We’re especially grateful to our sponsors. Without them, this night would not have been possible. Thank you to the Historic Heights Association for generously underwriting half the venue cost, to Gabby’s for donating amazing food, to Mutiny in the Heights, Eureka, and Christian’s Tailgate for providing drinks, and to Cooper’s Orthodontics for supplying our koozies.

Everyone enjoyed the photo booth, thanks to Mirror Mirror Magic Mirror! A heartfelt thank-you to the WHCA board for their support, their efforts, and their presence at the Bash. In particular, thank you the WHCA president, Michael Graves, for his constant support and willingness to help!

This incredible night happened because of our amazing volunteers! A huge thank you to Nikki Hanley and her event planning expertise! Thank you to Amanda Dinitiz, Ashley Allison, Jim Chambers, Christa White, and Christina Thiele. Our volunteers didn’t just get things done, they made the work genuinely fun and enjoyable. We are so grateful for each of you.

For us, the Bash marks the start of the holiday season. We hope you enjoy this time with friends, family, and neighbors. Have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on the streets of Lights in the Heights!

- Lauren Snead & Danielle Garcia, LITH Bash Co-chairs

Save the Date! LITH Bash /  by Woodland Heights Civic Association

Save the Date for the he 2025 LITH Bash! Things get busy during the holidays so be sure to put a hold on your calendar for Thursday, November 13!

The historic Heights Fire Station on 12th Street will be the location for this years festivities. We thank the Houston Heights Association for partially sponsoring the event venue costs and welcome their sponsorship!

Volunteers and donations for both the live and silent auctions are needed. In the past, the auction has featured a wide variety of items, for example, a week in a country house, sports tickets, home & yard services, jewelry, photographs or paintings, fine wine, and fine dining gift cards.

The LITH Bash is a fundraiser to help pay for the costs associated with the December LITH event. Funds raised by the Bash and the live and silent auction help cover the cost of permits, security, porta potties, and other items needed to put on the event. If you would like to volunteer or help please contact: bash@woodland-heights.org.

Remembering the 2019 Holiday Masquerade Bash /  by Lori Bigler

We had a fantastic turnout for this year’s Lights in the Heights Holiday Masquerade Bash on Friday, October 25. From ticket sales, auction items, and sponsorships, the Bash brought in over $43,000! About $13,000 alone were from the silent and live auction. What a wonderful turnout and a wonderful fundraising event!

It was a beautiful, cool evening at 1111 Studewood where we enjoyed the amazing Houston cityscape from the rooftop balcony. Friends and neighbors enjoyed food and drinks graciously donated by our favorite neighborhood establishments. Helen in the Heights and BCK donated food. Sonoma Wine Bar, Eureka Heights Brewery, and Christian’s Tailgate donated wine, beer, and bottled water. This event would not have been possible without these tremendous donors.

Several individuals and local businesses donated silent auction items, and the evening concluded with a live auction hosted by Johnny Holloway.

Special thank you to the Bash Co-chairs: Karen Stowers, Ashley Allison, Lynette Crocker, Shoshana Jackofsky, and Lauren Snead. Their hard work and organization of the event and the auction made this a successful event. An additional thank you to Ward & Susan Pennebaker, Beth Allen-Brock, Melissa McKee, Greg Stowers, Michael Graves & Estella Espinosa for your expertise and assistance in making this event possible.

Lastly, thank you to all of our neighbors and friends who came out to support Lights in the Heights!
- Lauren Snead, Auction Co-Chair

Holiday Masquerade Bash Seeking Sponsors /  by Lori Bigler

Individual Sponsor Opportunities 

There are several ways for local businesses and residents to sponsor the Holiday Masquerade Bash. Each includes visibility in WHCA publications, social media channels and at LITH events throughout the holiday season.

Lights in the Heights® Masquerading Pumpkins  – $1,000 

  • Listed as a sponsor in Holiday Bash invitation

  • Name in program at Holiday Bash

  • Name on WHCA LITH website

  • Name in LITH newsletter

  • 2 tickets to the Holiday Bash

Lights in the Heights® Scary Cats – $600

  • Listed as sponsor in Holiday Bash invitation

  • Name in program at Holiday Bash 

  • Name on WHCA LITH website

  • Name in LITH newsletter 

  • 2 tickets to the Holiday Bash 

Lights in the Heights® Black Bats – $300 

  • Listed as sponsor in Holiday Bash invitation

  • Name in program at Holiday Bash 

  • Name on WHCA LITH website

  • Name in LITH newsletter 

  • 1 ticket to the Holiday Bash

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And the Winning Bid Goes To … /  by Lori Bigler

This year’s Light Up the Night Holiday Bash will feature a live auction of special items:

Cooking class with Jay Francis for you and 5 friends. You'll learn to make a German chocolate cake, almond biscotti, and a surprise dessert. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Meet with Meek – Renowned artist Bill Meek of Meek Gallery will host you and 20 friends with a wine and lite bites evening at his gallery. Bill will demonstrate his unique glass sculpturing and contouring techniques. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Wine Lover’s Dream – Your WHCA Board has thoughtfully filled the Little Red Wagon with choice bottles of red and white.

Conroe Lakehouse Get-away for a Week– Relax in this 3-2 Walden lake house on the water. Bring your boat or rent one at the Walden Marina for a scenic cruise of this 30-mile long lake. Lounge on the large porch with a good book, or fish off your dock. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Holiday Hayride – Celebrate the season by touring the 2018 LITH streets and neighborhood in style on Monday, December 17, from 6 – 8 pm. Departs from Buchanan’s on 11th Street at 6 pm sharp. 15 spots, shared ride. This ride normally books a year in advance, so don't miss out!

Get your ticket soon so that you can be one of the winning bidders!

Light up the Night Holiday Bash
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 7 – 11 pm
Roof-top of 1111 Studewood

Join this unique opportunity!