April 23rd was the date for Bloom Fleet Week 2016 at the historic Heim Brewery in the Kansas City East Bottoms district. S. Sloane Simmons and Harl Van Deursen were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Campbell, Chadwick Brooks and Abby and Doug Albers were the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the Kansas City CARE Clinic. Landon Vonderschmidt […]

Linda and Mike Lyon are the chairmen, and Susan Gordon and Scott Francis are serving as the honorary chairmen for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo. The November 4th event will be held in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Honorary Chairmen Scott Francis and Susan Gordon Chairmen Mike […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Kick-Off Luncheon was held at the beautiful home of Rachael Sabates on March 30th. Barbara Storm is serving as the chairman of this year’s Ball, to be held on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Christine and Ford Maurer are the honorary chairmen. Susan […]

September 17th is the date for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City’s Red Shoe Shindig at Arrowhead Stadium’s North Club. Ann and Bob Regnier and Kate and Jonathan Bender are serving as the co-chairmen. Proceeds from the event help provide a “home away from home” to the families of sick children. Co-chairmen Bob and […]

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon was held on March 31st at Ritz Charles. CASA volunteers Amy Fowler, David Platt and Marty Swayze were honored at the event. Proceeds support CASA to raise funds to recruit and train volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children under court protection […]

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU), in conjunction with the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI), hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Randy Schekman, at a Research Reception on March 24th at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and at a Research Symposium Day on March 25th at the University. Dr. Wayne Carter, KCALSI; and […]

Darcy Ann Howe and Mr. John Sheldon Black of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Anne Black, to William Thomas Mullen III, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John Mullen, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Overlock Howe and […]

This beautiful angel-in-training named Emmett Langdon turned one on March 19th and is the daughter of Laura and Jesse Langdon. Since Emmett loves strawberries and was a strawberry for Halloween, she had a strawberry-themed birthday party, replete with a strawberry chocolate swirl cake for family and friends in attendance. And the birthday girl even got […]

Sara Fischer of Los Angeles, California, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Emily Fischer Bylsma, to James William Joseph Cooling, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Cooling of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fischer. Emily is a graduate of the Brentwood School in […]

Carolyn Voelker has made the library at Horizon Academy a better place to read and relax. While volunteering there twice a week, Carolyn reorganized the shelves, added decorative flair and registers new books so that students can continue to have access to new materials. Also featured in the May 14, 2016 issue   

Since, 2009 Eddie Meyer has volunteered at Heart to Heart International. Volunteering at least 20 hours per week, she handles the front reception desk, trains new volunteers and organizes volunteer trips to Haiti, where HHI operates 16 health clinics. Thank you, Eddie, for sharing your time and talents with HHI. Also featured in the May […]

Tanesha Ford received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She is the program director for the Kauffman Scholars. Tanesha and her husband, David, are expecting their first child in June. She is a member of Centurions, class of 2016. Tanesha serves on the Education Task Force and is co-chairman […]

Lindsey Rood-Clifford works for EPIC Innovative Events as a senior event producer. She is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Trip Task Force and the curriculum committee. She and her husband, Chris, have three children, Megan, Shea and Peyton, and two Boston Terrier-Beagle mixes, Annie and Oliver. Also featured […]

Friends and supporters of Jackson County CASA recently gathered at the offices of the Robertson Law Group for Night of Hope. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dessert while learning more about Jackson County CASA’s new program for older foster youth. Gina and Board Member Zach Bickel were the hosts. Sydney and Michael Campo Jon and […]

April 1st was the date for Bra Couture KC, formerly known as Art Bra KC, at Signature Flight Support. Breast cancer survivors walked the runway in beautiful art bras. Proceeds support uninsured/underinsured cancer patients in Our Town.  Sydney Scott walked the runway in honor of 2016 model, Angie Wieskamp, who recently lost her life to […]

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was the beautiful setting for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Civic Service Award 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 11th. Pella Fingersh and Marcia Karbank served as co-chairmen of the event that honored Blanche and Neil Sosland. The special evening featured an exclusive concert by the Kansas City Symphony, directed […]

Wendy and Grant Burcham were the honorary chairmen for the Angels of The Children’s Place Gala on April 8th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an inspirational story, and dancing to the tunes of Lost Wax. Robert and Melanie Griffey, Dr. Vincent Barone, Kathryn Pieper, Scott Verville, […]

The Truman Library Institute’s 17th annual Wild About Harry dinner was held on April 7th event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed specialty craft cocktails from Tom’s Town Distilling Company, a special live performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Tim Scott and 1948 Whistle Stop Campaign reenactors. Mark […]

The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s 19th annual Once Upon A Time was held on March 6th at Starlight Theatre. Kristen Trigg and Susie Wollard were the co-chairmen, and Pembroke Hill Sophomore Bradley Chapin served as the live auctioneer. More than 440 children and adults enjoyed dazzling table décor, dancing, dinner, games, great family […]

Dr. Bradley Warady is the honorary chairman, and Crista Collins is serving as the chairman of the National Kidney Foundation’s Magic of Giving Gala. The June 9th event will be held at The Gallery Event Space. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a balloon pop, a live auction, and entertainment by Charlotte Fletcher & Soigne. Honorary […]

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Alan Kombrink of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hadley McGuire Kombrink, to Nicholas Adam Grimm, the son of Rosemary Sarah Grimm of St. Louis, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoover McGuire of Our Town, the late Jaye Eddie McGuire […]