Volunteer Mike Connell helps M-1 find her doggie treat. The two wait for American Kennel Club judge Holly Schorr to select the winner in the medium dog competition. Photos by Marian Umhoefer/Reivew-Journal Fritz, a dachshund mix and winner of the competition, is being held by master of ceremonies Steve Schorr while Dale Wynn and her 6-year-old son, Blake accept the Best In Show trophy from Craig Uhlir. Volunteers Lydia Woltag, from left, David Dietrich, Kathy McNally, Alley Dietrich and Erica Loos provide loving care for the canines in the small dog competition. Harrison Gale, left, holds Skippy, an entry in the small dog competition, while Ariel Gale holds Yoda as they listen for the results. Best In Show co-chair Dale Wynn sings like a rock star while showing a silent auction item. The event benefits the Animal Foundation and Lied Animal Shelter. Krista Whitecotten comforts a 6-month-old Cavalier Spaniel before The Lied Animal Shelter's fourth annual Best In Show competition. Guests take part in the VIP reception brunch and silent auction in the Orleans Arena show ring prior to the Best in Show. The show ring was cleared at 1 p.m. so that judging could begin. American Kennel Club judges Pat and Rosalie Alvarez, a husband and wife team, were on hand to judge the competition.

The Lied Animal Shelter presented its fourth annual Best in Show event on June 4 at the Orleans Arena. The family event included celebrity guests, entertainment and a silent auction that took place at an Indoor Street Fair. Tables surrounding the arena could be purchased for brunch preceding the show.

More than 60 dogs from the shelter competed in the small, medium and large breed categories to be judged by AKC judges Holly and Steve Schorr of Las Vegas and Rosalie and Pat Alvarez of Los Altos Hills, Calif.

Television personality Robin Leach welcomed the crowd and introduced Christy Molasky, who sang the national anthem; Carrot Top, who entertained; and master of ceremonies Steve Schorr. Schorr is vice president of Cox Communications.

Co-hosts Craig Uhlir and Andrea Coli, cast members of "The Second City" provided a comic relief throughout the show.

Animal lovers Claudine Williams and Kitty Rodman served as honorary co-chairs. Fierro Communications provided a video about the foundation.

Among the dog lovers attending were Sharry Quillin, Bonnie and Doug Crosby, Nancy Houssels, Sallie Doebler, Estir MacAlister, Sibyl Manthei, Ann Lalli, Marilyn and Mel Larson, Myra and Brian Greenspun, Maureen and Phil Peckman, Marlene and Andy Wheeler, and Lee and Jim Medick.

The dogs were paraded around the arena by Lied personnel and community leaders including Dale Wynn and state Sen. Randolph and Robyne Townsend. Two dogs from each category competed for Best in Show, won by Fritz, a labrador/dachshund mix, judged by Steve Schorr. The successful event, co-chaired by Dale Wynn, Jodi Fonfa and Jane Gale, found homes for the dogs and raised funds for the Lied Animal Shelter.

Walk of Stars: Richard MacDonald Sr. was honored with his star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on June 7 at a reception held at his Turnberry Place penthouse. The ceremony included speakers Peter Anthony, comedian; Larry Olsen, disc jockey; and the honoree's son, Richard MacDonald Jr.

Frances and the elder Richard "Mac" MacDonald moved to Las Vegas in 1959 and began buying land to develop, including the master-planned MacDonald Ranch community.

The unveiling ceremony was celebrated with supper, spirits and music. Among those attending were Claire MacDonald, Alex Schoofey, Mary Goldwater, Lynn and Robert Pearlman, Eleonore Doumani, Zoe Brown, Sharlene and Jerry Engel, Annee Nounna, Sue Sullivan, Phyllis Schwartz, Gianna and James "Bucky" Buchanan, T.J. Crabb, Lonnie Hammergren and Thalia Dondero.

Notte di Carnevale: Janet and Andrew Blumen hosted a cocktail party the evening of June 7 at their Park Towers home to kick off this year's Notte di Carnevale, benefitting the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow. Receiving awards at the October gala will be Tom Jenkin, Harrah's western region president, and Jan Jones, Harrah's senior vice president of government relations and communications. Chefs from Four Seasons catered the affair for guests including Tom Jenkin, Anne Sheridan, Jan and Owen Nitz, Bonnie Bryan, David Wasserman, Norma and Richard Land, Lou Schwager, Melinda and Tom Cook, Jack Vergiels, Linda Martin, and Beverly and Mike Mykisen.

Nuptials: Alexandra Elizabeth Crockett, daughter of Catherine Crockett and granddaughter of Peg Crockett, prominent Las Vegas residents, became the bride of Matthew Robert Norton, son of Anne and Bob Norton of Ashburn, Va., at Las Vegas' Christ Church Episcopal on May 27.

The late afternoon ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Dale Augustin and the Rev. Bonnie Polley.

The bride wore a pale pink silk gown with front and back V neckline by designer Paula Varsalona.

Maid of honor Karla Quist of Washington, D.C., bridesmaids Heather Kristich and Laura Dahl of Las Vegas, and the groom's sisters Elizabeth and Sara Norton, chose dresses in raspberry silk with lime accents.

The groom was attended by best man Garmal Abdo and groomsmen Jonathan Feifs and Matthew Taflan of North Carolina and Jason Doktor and Brad Vannoy of Washington, D.C. Flower girl was Elise Norquist and the ring bearer was Warren Norquist.

The couple's West Highland terrier, Barry White, also took part in the wedding procession, blessing and reception.

The newlyweds arrived at their reception at Spanish Trail Country Club in Peg Crockett's custom 1937 Packard convertible. The cocktail hour offered a fresh seafood buffet and a barbecue station serving North Carolina specialties.

Dinner was served in the clubhouse, where dining tables and chairs were covered in raspberry and lime crushed silk and centerpieces were tall bouquets of long stem pink tulips and peonies. Dinner was hearts of palm salad followed by martini glasses of white truffle and cream Brie macaroni and cheese. The duo entree was rack of lamb and herb-crusted Alaskan halibut.

The wedding cake was five tiers of cupcakes frosted in a pink tulip or peony flower to match the bridal flowers. An Elvis impersonator made an appearance and The Flamingo Flamingos band played for dancing. There was a scotch and hand-rolled cigar bar.

The bride is a graduate of the Meadows School and the University of San Diego with a degree in political science and is employed in Washington, D.C. at the National Federation of Independent Business. The groom is a graduate of North Carolina State with a degree in engineering and is employed by the Defense Department.

Following their Caribbean honeymoon, the couple will reside in Washington, D.C.