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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger are serving as the co-chairmen of The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart from October 20th through the 23rd at Bartle Hall. The 29th annual shopping event will feature more than 200 specialty retailers. Committee Members: Felicia Wirfel, Carrie-Lynn Rodenberg, Caitlin Fore, Laurel Marselle, Casey Hale, Casey Brownsberger, […]

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Congratulations, Sarah & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Luby, Jr. of Fairway are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elisabeth Luby, to Andrew Ryan Tate, the son of Mr. Michael and Dr. Nancy Tate of Topeka. The bride-to be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert E. Smith of Prairie Village and the late Dr. Smith […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Nathan!

Mr. and Mrs. Steve DeBusk of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Marie DeBusk, to Nathan William Petrie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Petrie of Berryton, Kansas. Molly is a graduate of Blue Valley High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in family studies and […]

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

Mariel Hemingway, actress, author and passionate advocate for mental health, is the special guest speaker for Crittenton Children’s Center’s Toast for the Children on October 20th at Union Station Kansas City. Also featured in the August 20, 2016 issue Photo Credit: Saint Luke’s Foundation  

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Chiefs Ambassadors

The Chiefs Ambassadors are a group of former Kansas City Chiefs players from throughout the club’s history. The only group of its kind in the NFL, members support Camp Quality of Greater Kansas City, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, KidsTLC, The Love Fund, First Downs for Down Syndrome, Ronald McDonald House Charities […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Danielle LeRoy

Danielle LeRoy is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the curriculum committee and the June Task Force. She graduated from The University of Kansas and works for Centric Projects. Danielle and her husband, Dan, have two sons, Dexter and Drake.  

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CCVI – SPECTACLE

CCVI’s inaugural SPECTACLE was held on June 29th at Boys Grow Farm. The open-fire grilling event featured 12 of Our Town’s finest chefs, who prepared delicious South American fare on an asado-style grill, and two dessert chefs. Proceeds supported CCVI and raised funds for scholarships for youth in the Boys Grow program. Barry Grissom, Caren […]

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The BOTAR Ball – Membership Meeting

The BOTAR membership is busy making plans for the BOTAR Ball. Missy Love is serving as the president. The 67th Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  Past BOTAR Presidents and 2015 President’s Scholarship recipients: (Seated) Joey Straube, Carol Fryer, Jaelyn Bergman, Cathy Frame, President […]

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2016 Class of Rising Star – Beth Haden

Beth Haden is a senior associate at Bryan Cave, practicing law in the areas of financial services and bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights. In addition, she is on the Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees, is vice chairman of the Women’s Forum and participates in the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. Said Michael […]

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Friends of University Academy – Annual Gala

Friends of University Academy’s Annual Gala, “Passport to Success,” was held recently at the school. Vicki and Bill Reisler were the honorary chairmen, and Nancy Valentine served as the chairman. The 14th annual event featured cocktails, a round the world-themed menu by delish! Catering, a silent auction, and live music by the El Mambo Orchestra. […]

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Urban Ranger Corps – Urban Rendezvous VII

Julie and Chris Thompson are the honorary chairmen for Urban Ranger Corps’ Urban Rendezvous VII. The October 21st event will be held at the College Basketball Experience. Partygoers will enjoy cocktails, a raffle, silent and live auctions, and a dinner. Proceeds support the programs and services offered to young men, ages 12 to 18, living […]

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Turning Point – Hot Summer Nights

Turning Point’s Hot Summer Nights, “Keep Calm and Get Your London On” party was held on the 12th Street Bridge. Jennifer and Tommy Clemente and Kerry and Matt Adam were the co-chairmen of the June 25th event. Alex and Sarah Hancock and John and Carolyn Gates flanked the Queen The Austin Powers Go-Go Dancers posed […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart will be held at Bartle Hall from October 20th through the 23rd. Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger are the co-chairmen of the special shopping event that features more than 200 specialty retailers. Co-chairmen Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger Also featured in the August 6, 2016 issue […]

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Gala Celebration

May 14th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s fourth Annual Gala Celebration. The event was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Donald J. Hall and David Hall were the honorary co-chairmen, and Benny Lee served as the chairman. A lovely Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of […]

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Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 17th and 18th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends at the annual event that raised funds for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. Kansas City’s favorite funny men entertained guests all weekend long at the Star […]

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

Spofford’s Butterfly Gala will be held on October 8th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Teresa and Ryan Keller and Christian and Jim Brown are serving as the co-chairmen. The 17th annual event will celebrate Spofford’s 100th birthday.  Teresa and Ryan Keller and Jim and Christian Brown, co-chairmen Also featured in the August 6, 2016 issue […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & Taylor!

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eugene Emery of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Eversull Emery, to John Taylor Lee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Theodore Lee of Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Arnold Eversull of Prairie Village and the late […]

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Congratulations, Katherine & Austin!

Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Mercier of Denver, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Augusta Mercier, to Austin Rance Johnston, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Allan Johnston of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Bollwerk of Rapid City, South Dakota, and the late Mr. Bollwerk […]

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

More than 1,250 guests attended Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams event at Kauffman Stadium. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by Daughtry, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., and a spectacular fireworks show. Royals Charities, the charitable foundation for the Kansas City Royals, will distribute the […]

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Congratulations, Adena & J. Kirk!

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Schutzman of Los Angeles, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Adena Tova Schutzman, to John Kirk Goza, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk J. Goza of Leawood. The bride-to-be earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles and […]

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Crib Note – Emerson Louise Walsh

A pink bundle of joy named Emerson Louise Walsh arrived on February 25th to proud parents Laura Beth and Spencer Walsh of Austin, Texas. Emerson’s nickname is Sonny. She weighed five pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 and 3/4 inches long. Sonny has blue eyes and brown hair. Her delighted grandparents are Amy and Michael […]

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