The Jewel Ball Prelude Party officially kicked off the 2016 Jewel Ball season on June 2nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Carol Fryer, Cappy Powell and Laura Redmond served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen.  Amy Volini, Page co-chairman; Susan Jones, Family Liaison chairman; and Sarah Bloss, Page chairman Page Reed, Jewel Ball chairman; and Nancy […]

The ninth annual Books & Boutiques, a benefit for Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s Art of Caring and Comfort, took place on April 16th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 900 guests enjoyed shopping and remarks from CBS News’ 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. The evening prior, a private book signing of Lesley’s book, […]

The Center for Practical Bioethics held its Annual Dinner on May 3rd at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Will Schwalbe, best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club, was the keynote speaker. Linda Johnson, Mary Kay McPhee and Kate Marshall Karen Miller, Jane Lombard and Jack Alpert Truman Christopher, Branden Christopher, […]

Unlike many community leaders in Our Town, Gregory Porter had to overcome a myriad of difficulties in his early life. His mother, who spoke and read very little English, came to the United States from Korea to follow her American husband. Due to unfortunate circumstances, she was then forced to support herself and her three […]

The Mission Project’s ninth annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala was held on May 7th at Lake Quivira Country Club. Guests enjoyed signature mint juleps, horse betting and an appearance by Psylence, an American Royal champion show horse. Shelly and Evan Howe posed with Psylence. Jenna and Tim Crough Additional photos featured in […]

April 8th was the date for Masks for Aid, HNC Living Foundation’s signature event at Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, auctions, and a powerful performance, Elevate, featuring Quixotic. Additional photos featured in the June 11, 2016 issue Photo Credit: Seann Dwyer  

The Lyric Opera Circle’s annual Spring Luncheon was held on May 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by the installation of the 2016-17 elected slate of officers. Fran Gerritz, Michelle Fasel, Janet Bjerke, Gigi Rose, Edith Downing, and Juliette Singer Virginia Long, Sharon Murray and Marcia Garvin Regina Kort, […]

May 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch and installation of the new board of directors in their newly located home. Outgoing President Barbara Eiszner passed the gavel to Gail Van Way, incoming president. Debi Roberson, Debbie Best, Debbie Beeler, Debbie Westlund, Debbie Douville, Debbie […]

Christine and Ford Maurer will serve as the honorary chairmen, and Barbara Storm is the chairman of the Kansas City Symphony League’s presentation of the Symphony Ball’s “Evening Overtures.” The event will take place on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robert Harlan of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Elizabeth Harlan, to Gerald Joseph Mancuso, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Michael Mancuso of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. […]

May 3rd was the date for the 2016 Ability Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Sarah Pence-Bloss and George Guastello served as co-chairman. Featured Speaker Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon bombing survivor; talked about his journey of perseverance, collaboration with therapists and his support network. Proceeds supported the Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center and […]

Skyler Phelps is a treasured volunteer at Sheffield Place. He serves as a board member and also as the chairman of the Off the Wall art event. Skyler gives his time and talents to Sheffield Place and its mission of healing and self-sufficiency for homeless mothers and their children. Curt Thomas, Kelly Welch, Sheffield Place; […]

Al Risden has been a motivating force for Sprint’s Give Lunch initiative since it began in 2007 to donate food and pack sack lunches for hungry children and families. Al has had a perfect attendance record for all 96 Give Lunch packing sessions. He is an Ambassador for Harvesters and was named Harvesters’ Volunteer of […]

Matt Benge is a graduate of The University of Kansas. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2016. Matt serves on the membership committee of the Association for Corporate Growth and is on the Chiefs Charity Game committee for The Children’s Place. Matt and his wife, Katie, have a ten-month-old daughter, Rose. Katie and […]

May 10th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon. The lovely event was held at the Hilton President Kansas City. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful floral arrangements by Board Member Francie Mayer and a performance by the KCB Second Company Dancers. Board Members: (Front row) Pauline Henne, Jean Murphy, […]

Amy Elizabeth Blair and Matthew David Snively were married on December 31st at Unity Temple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wilks Blair of Our Town. Amy is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin Palmer of Jefferson City, Missouri, the late Mr. Robert Ewing Dallmeyer, Jr. and the late […]

May 6th was the date for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull served as honorary co-chairmen, and Beverly Brooks and Julana Harper-Sachs were the co-chairmen. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-founder of We End Violence; was the keynote speaker. The evening prior, Christy and Bill […]

Rockhurst High School’s Auction Spectacular 2016 “School of Rock” was held on April 16th at the School. Marian and Joe Tutera, Donna and Mark Teahan, Joane and Bryan Wilkerson, and Caroline and Greg Reintjes served as co-chairmen. Jon and Barb Haden Sarah and Ray Evans Tony and Tammy Privitera with Rosie and Anthony Biondo Connie […]

“From my perspective, it’s important that all girls have a significant view of the opportunities available to them in the future. I think Girl Scouts does a great job of exposing girls to a variety of opportunities.” -Cliff Illig, Cerner co-founder  Maddy Johnson and Cliff Illig  

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Luby, Jr. of Fairway are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathlyn Nicole Luby, to Calvin Woodard Tidwell, the son of Mrs. Brant Tidwell of Prairie Village and the late Mr. Tidwell. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert E. Smith of Prairie Village and the late […]

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala was held on April 9th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Neil T. Douthat was the honorary chairman, and Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates were the chairmen of the event that celebrated Truman Medical Center’s 40th anniversary. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and remarks and […]