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Warriors’ Best Friend

Warriors’ Best Friend places service dogs adopted from shelters with veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The organization received a grant from the Home Depot Foundation to finish construction on the service dog training facility. The new space will allow Warriors’ Best Friend to shelter and train more service dogs […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

December 13th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon. Susannah Sotos served as the host of the lovely gathering held at Carriage Club. Guild President Mark Sappington welcomed current members and their guests.  Dan Sullivan, Jessica Roark and George Langworthy Larry Burks, Kimberlee Ried and Bob Myers Donna Davis, Karen Jordan, […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bruning!

Blair Stewart Thompson and William Quigley Lucas Bruning were married on September 10th at the bride’s family home oceanside at Cedar Oaks in Bremen, Maine. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Painter Thompson of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Blair is the granddaughter of Susan Clancy of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the late Mr. John […]

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball and Cotillion

The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion was held on December 3rd at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Thirty-two senior couples were presented, as well as two junior couples and six pages. Benefactors and patrons enjoyed the beautiful holiday setting. Additional photos featured in the February 4, 2017 issue Photo […]

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Congratulations, Rachel & Jake!

Mr. and Mrs. James Eugene Lewis III of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Brooks Lewis, to Jacob Blas Falcon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Faraon Falcon, Jr. of Borger, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. James Eugene Lewis, Jr. Rachel is […]

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Congratulations, Lena & Drew!

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Forest Warren of Lawrence, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lena Marie Warren, to Frank Maxwell Andrews, Jr., the son of Carol Coles Andrews and Mr. Frank Maxwell Andrews, both of Nashville, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Helmut Justus Horn of Huntsville, Alabama, and […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Jeremy Schafer

Jeremy Schafer’s commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City is unmatched. He has raised funds for the organization, recruited his network to become Bigs, involved his company, Allstate Protective Solutions, and helped lead the agency to its most successful year to date. Jeremy and Christine Schafer Additional photos featured in the February […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sunita Lavin

Sunita Lavin is a member of Centurions, class of 2018 and is a project manager at Garmin. She recently received the Society of Women Engineer’s Distinguished New Engineer Award, and she is a community advocate for STEM for women and girls. Sunita received a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering at the University of […]

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Congratulations, Michelle & James!

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mellard of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Elizabeth Mellard, to James Henry Petersen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Petersen, of Belleair, Florida. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. George Himmelberg of Glasgow, Missouri, and the late Mr. Himmelberg and the late Mr. […]

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Ozanam – 33rd annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

Hundreds of guests gathered at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center on December 1st for Ozanam’s 33rd annual Hollywood Holiday Gala. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, a dinner, a silent auction, and an exciting live auction with Emcee Larry Moore, Auction Reader Bryan Tuta and the Nigro Brothers. Ellen and Peter Clune served as the […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Connor Francis

Connor Francis is a Producer for Thomas McGee. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2018 and serves on the Life Science Task Force. Connor volunteers as a Young Life mentor for high school boys in Blue Valley and Olathe schools and as a program director for Champions Special Ministries. He also serves on […]

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The Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

The Symphony League Holiday Luncheon was held at The American Restaurant on December 14th. Eight new members were introduced, and Outgoing President Susan Ahn passed the gavel to Incoming President Deborah DeBusk. Proceeds from the 2016 Symphony Ball were presented to Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony. Meg McDermott and Amy Greif served as the co-chairmen.  […]

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Fifth Anniversary

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its fifth anniversary with a number of memorable events. On September 2nd, BravoKC kicked off the celebrations with a community-wide event attended by more than 10,000 people. Members of the Ensemble Business Mentorship Program enjoyed a reception on October 26th on the seventh floor balcony at the […]

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The Women’s Foundation – Will Work For Change Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation’s Will Work For Change Luncheon was held on December 2nd at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The special event kicked off the organization’s 25th anniversary year. The day began with the second annual He’s For Change Breakfast, which included members of the Foundation’s Girls Leadership Program with their male […]

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The Jewel Ball Chairman – Nancy Dreyer Sachse

Nancy Dreyer Sachse (Mrs. Mark Joseph Sachse) will serve as the chairman of the 2017 Jewel Ball, to be held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nancy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Charles Dreyer II. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Louis Snyder and […]

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Congratulations, Jenny & Tommy!

Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph McLiney III of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Paumalu McLiney, to Thomas Oliver Keenan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew David Keenan of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Harald Maximilian Peter of Munich, Germany, the late Harriett Dale Hanson […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 43rd annual Snow Ball

Friends of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Ann and Nativity parishes gathered at events in November and December in support of the 43rd annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Guests enjoyed listening to remarks from Ken Williams, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; who shared the organization’s 2016 milestone successes and […]

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Kansas City Ballet –  Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

The 22nd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball was held on December 3rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. After the lovely luncheon, guests watched the Kansas City Ballet’s beautiful Nutcracker. Shelley Zucht was the chairman. Clara Buckner enjoyed having her face painted.  (Seated) Johanna Smith, Esme Taghizadeh, Isabella Taghizadeh, and […]

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Symphony League – An Evening of Holiday Shopping

Symphony League members celebrated the holidays recently at An Evening of Holiday Shopping, hosted by Burberry, Eileen Fisher, Helzberg Collections, Terrasi Living & Scandia Home, and Zoom at the Country Club Plaza. Proceeds benefit the Kansas City Symphony. Josephine Dvorak, Chris Tangonan, Kailey Young, Miki Heineman, and Elle Harvey Ursula Terrasi and Wendy Melland Marlys […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

December 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party. The festive event was held at the beautiful home of Joni and Chuck Etherington. Members enjoyed fun and fellowship as they kicked off the holiday season. Peggy Beal, Jo Anne Dondlinger, Andy Beal, Gigi Rose, and Mary Beth Hershey President-elect Diana and […]

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