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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Rollings!

Elizabeth Adele Egerstrom and Christopher James Rollings were married on September 17th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Frazier Bell of Prairie Village and Mr. Mark Robert Egerstrom of West Hollywood, California. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Mary Nesselrode of Prairie Village, Mrs. James E. Waller […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Mueller!

Laura Ann Donnelly and Jonathan David Mueller were married on April 9th at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Patrick Donnelly of Leawood. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mueller of Manchester, Missouri. The evening prior, a rehearsal dinner was […]

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Congratulations, Lindsey & Dan!

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scarritt Jones, Jr. of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Katherine Jones, to Daniel Scott Jacobs, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Walter Jacobs of Cincinnati, Ohio. Lindsey is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scarritt Jones of Overland Park and the late […]

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Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose

On October 15th, the Johnson County Library Foundation’s first annual Library Lets Loose event took place at the library, celebrating the Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The sold-out crowd enjoyed works by artists, musicians, libations, and a delicious repast. Proceeds support library programs and collections. Fred and Carol Logan toasted to 20 years of the Johnson County […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and its 43rd annual Snow Ball, was held on October 22nd at the Lake Quivira Sailing Dock. Franny and Lane Boland, Amy and Kevin Kentfield, Christy and Joe Heller, Mel and Pat McAnany, and Lisa and Tray Vedock were the hosts. Anita and Tim Link Mary […]

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KCU – Cliffhanger Run and Centennial Birthday Party

The Cliffhanger Run and Centennial Birthday Party were held on October 8th for Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. More than 1,000 runners participated in the run on Cliff Drive, followed by a birthday party featuring food, lawn games, entertainment, and more. Face painters, balloon artists and Pop-Up Charlie entertained kids in the Artists’ […]

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Annual Meeting

September 28th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Annual Meeting at the beautiful home of Linda and Gene Hall. The board of directors, honorary board members and special guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner and toasted the upcoming season. Jon Goodman, board member; Nancy and Charley Jensen and Jill Adams Dorene Shipley, Kansas […]

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Community Ball and Cotillion – Fathers’ Icebreaker

The Fathers’ Icebreaker event for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion was held at The Allegro Ballroom in Overland Park. Guests had a wonderful time getting to know each other. Jim Neunuebel, Greg McNamara and Al Rickert Martin Reyes, James Beck, Jeremy Kornis, Jeff Chalk, and John Smeltzer  Additional […]

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Chris!

Debora H. Field and David J. Orlowski of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Orlowski, to Christopher Ray Jones, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Jones of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard M. Orlowski of Prairie Village and the late Mr. […]

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

Crittenton Children’s Center celebrated its 120th anniversary at Toast for the Children on October 20th at Union Station Kansas City. Mariel Hemingway was the special guest speaker. She recently released two memoirs in conjunction with National Mental Awareness Month, Out Came The Sun and Invisible Girl. Proceeds support mental health services and programs for area […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Susan Walker

Susan Walker has a very humble and happy approach to community service. Susan and her team of volunteers have been essential to the growth of Community LINC’s Rent Party event. She has also been instrumental in coordinating organization leadership and facilitating discussions surrounding the Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award.  (Seated) Kristin Walker and Nicole […]

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – An Evening with Lisa Parker

An Evening with Lisa Parker was held recently at the 1900 Building. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation donors and guests enjoyed a presentation from Lisa, who serves as president of the Lawrence Welk Family Foundation. She discussed raising charitable children, youth philanthropy, new models of giving, and the evolution of family philanthropy. Sean and Karen […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Osmundsen!

Megan Anne Sinclair and Mark Robert Osmundsen were married on May 1st at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort in Santa Barbara, California. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sinclair of Wichita, Kansas. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Osmundsen of Black Mountain, North Carolina. The evening prior, […]

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

Spofford’s 17th annual Butterfly Gala was held on October 8th. More than 500 guests enjoyed dinner and dancing to the tunes of The Dave Stevens Band to celebrate Spofford’s 100th birthday. David Janus was the honorary chairman, and Teresa and Ryan Keller and Christian and Jim Brown served as the co-chairmen.  Teresa and Ryan Keller, […]

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Giddy Up for Boots and Breast Cancer

Anita Nigro was the host of the October 20th Giddy Up for Boots and Breast Cancer event held at Nigro’s Western Store. The annual affair benefits The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Al Christofano, John Iselin, Scott Tucker, and Margo Christofano David and Anita Nigro, host; with Travis Marvin Toby Tyler, Ben Aldrich, David Nigro, […]

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light The Night Walk

September 30th was the date for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk at Cleveland University-Kansas City. More than 7,000 participants carried illuminated lanterns: white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, […]

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

December 3rd is the date for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. The debutantes and their escorts will learn the choreography during practice sessions before they showcase their fabulous performance at the 66th annual event. (First row) Megan Dailey, Emma Kelly, Grace Coker, Mary Margaret Sims, Lena Wencker, Kennedy […]

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Congratulations, Chandler & Justin!

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth George Block of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chandler Bramanti Hampton, to Justin Ross Thompson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ewell Thompson of New Braunfels, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Henry Rudolfo Bramanti of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Catholic Charities

Nearly 1,200 people volunteer at Catholic Charities each month. These dedicated volunteers assist in a variety of ways, including picking up food from area grocery stores and delivering it to one of nine pantries, coordinating parish food drives, working in the TurnStyles thrift store, helping with English language classes, serving on the event planning committees, […]

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Happy Birthday, Gus!

Gus Sachse recently celebrated his first birthday with a fun party at home. Gus is the darling son of Brandi and Scott Sachse of Leawood. Family and friends had a wonderful time at the Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed event. Big brother Henry, age three, enjoyed helping Gus eat his cake. Also featured in the November 12, […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics and Honoring Day

Kansas City Young Matrons gathered recently at their clubhouse for their Civics and Honoring Day. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch and the premiere of the film, KCYM: The First 100 Years, in recognition of KCYM’s centennial year. KCYM: The First 100 Years Research Committee: Sue von Geyso, Sue Lund, Dianne Tanquary, Lucinda Rice-Petrie, Peggy Beal, […]

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