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Great Plains SPCA – Pawtini 2016: Poodle Skirts & Cat-illacs

Jackie Middelkamp and Suzanne Shank served as the co-chairmen of Great Plains SPCA’s Pawtini 2016: Poodle Skirts & Cat-illacs at Union Station Kansas City. Proceeds support the shelter pets in the Kansas City area served by Great Plains SPCA. Derek Mannell, Paige Waits, Courtney Wachal, and Chris Gahagan Susan Oswalt and Laura Mayfield John and […]

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Happy Birthday, Sloane!

March 28th was the date for Sloane Harper Sansale’s first birthday. The darling daughter of Melissa and Casey Sansale celebrated her special day with her family. Melissa reports that Sloane loves The Mickey Mouse Club, waving bye bye, swimming, and eating. She does not like her car seat or diaper changes. Happy birthday, Sloane! Additional […]

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The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place – Brews & BBQ

March 24th was the date for the fourth annual Brews & BBQ, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place. Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Jack Stack Barbecue and Boulevard Beer. Mary Jean Schrader, Laurence Leavy, “The Marlins Man,” Ellie Heddens, and Katherine Lee Danielle Michaels, Kevin Ezerski, Kelsey Martin, Maria Johnson, and […]

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March of Dimes – March for Babies Corporate Kick-Off

March of Dimes recently held a Corporate Kick Off for March for Babies at the Black & Veatch World Headquarters. Sponsors, partners and corporate teams enjoyed breakfast and a special presentation. Emcees Carolyn Long and Gary Amble took a selfie to promote the 2016 March for Babies social media campaign. #MODKC #IFIGHTFOR Corporate teams and […]

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Heart to Heart International – Compassion Gala

Heart to Heart International’s Compassion Gala will be held on May 7th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Shirley and Glen Posladek are serving as honorary chairmen. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with balloon pop (grab bag) opportunity, dinner, live auction, entertainment, and more.  Glen and Shirley Posladek, honorary chairmen Also featured in the April […]

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Horizon Academy – Bayou Bash

The 12th annual Bayou Bash was held on February 6th at Starlight Theatre. Arley and Brian Ward and Robyn Schoonover and Don Munce were co-chairmen. Proceeds support need-based scholarships and programming for the students at Horizon Academy. Laurie and Mark Milton Kathy and Dan Tiemeier, Jane and Gene O’Neill and David van Asselt and Maura […]

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Congratulations, Caffrey & Jack!

  Beverly Davis Brooks of Mission Hills and Mr. Robert Alan Brooks III of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caffrey Keltner Brooks, to Jack Austin Dudenhoeffer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Joseph Dudenhoeffer of Our Town. Caffrey is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Hampton Davis, Jr. of […]

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Congratulations, Aly & Ryan!

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Edward Swyden of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyson Patricia Swyden, to Ryan Michael Burnett, the son of Maxine Morillo Novotny of Wichita, Kansas, and Mr. Ray Burnett of Wichita, Kansas. Aly is the granddaughter of Jo Alice Swyden of Our Town and the late Mr. […]

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Congratulations, Whitney & Beech!

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leo Gallagher of Springfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Leigh Gallagher, to Robert Beech Reagan, the son of Connie Ann Reagan of Lake Tapawingo, Missouri, and Mr. Robert Forest Reagan of Oak Grove, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Marie Brinkman of Pittsburg, Kansas, […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Melynn Sight

Melynn Sight has known Barnett Helzberg, founder of University Academy, all of her life. She was a Helzberg Leadership Fellow, and Barnett was her mother’s elementary school sweetheart. Melynn is now volunteering at University Academy in a unique anti-bullying curriculum, Step Up Sisterhood, which was developed by Synergy Services’ STOP Violence program. Melynn meets with […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Ryan Myers

Ryan Myers earned a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from the University of Missouri. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2017. Ryan serves on the Arts and Education Task Force and the recruitment committee. He and his wife, Sara, have three children, Meredith, Isaac and Luke. Ryan enjoys coaching soccer and […]

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Miles of Smiles – Brush Up On Fashion

February 18th was the date for Miles of Smiles’ VIP Kick-off Reception for Brush Up On Fashion at the beautiful home of Shirley Pryor. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and a special shopping event with Meierotto Jewelers. Susan Hiland is serving as chairman of the third annual luncheon and fashion show on April 8th at […]

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Friends of University Academy – Documentary Screening

February 25th was the date for Friends of University Academy’s Documentary Screening  of An American Ascent for friends and supporters at Alamo Drafthouse. Guests enjoyed a private screening of the film, a panel discussion and an opportunity to meet one of the climbers, Rosemary Saal, as well as Andy Adkins, co-producer; and James Mills, author […]

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Rose Brooks Center – Cabaret

Cabaret, a benefit for Rose Brooks Center, was held on February 28th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jennifer Gille Bacon and Bud Bacon were chairmen of the 29th annual event that featured entertainment by the legendary Neil Sedaka. Proceeds support the critical work Rose Brooks Center does in Our Town to […]

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Scott Pioli Family Scholarship – Grace Corley

Grace Corley is this year’s recipient of the Scott Pioli Family Scholarship through WIN for KC. Grace has been involved as a volunteer, team captain and as the co-chairman of the Youth Advisory Board for 2015 and 2016. Grace will graduate from Blue Valley North High School in May. Scott Pioli, Atlanta Falcons; and his […]

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Kansas City Museum – The Derby Party

On May 7th, join the Kansas City Museum as they honor the Long’s love of horses and Loula Long Combs’ equestrian legacy at The Derby Party. On the Museum’s historic grounds, enjoy music by The Grisly Hand band, southern food created by the Local Pig, southern cocktails made with local Kansas City distillery labels, yard […]

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The Independent’s 2016 Top Ten Party

The new 1900 Building Event Space was the perfect setting for The Independent’s Top Ten Party on February 18th. The Top Ten Events of 2015 and The Independent’s 2016 Class of Rising Stars were announced. Each Rising Star was presented with a custom Lindsey Nichols print of Our Town. Partygoers savored delicious fare from Lon […]

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Tails of Our Town – Opal

Opal was adopted by Kimberly Winter Stern in February from Great Plains SPCA. Playful, loving and curious, Opal now resides at her fur-ever home with cat sibling, Buddens. Opal was a special medical case at Great Plains SPCA, but the no kill animal welfare agency provided her with the care she needed until she found […]

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Challenge Your Fashion

January 30th was the date for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenge Your Fashion event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rex Hudler and Steven St. John served as emcees. Proceeds support the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger adaptive program for kids with diverse abilities. Rex Hudler had a […]

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

Committee members for MOCSA’s Community Luncheon gathered at The Mezzanine at Lead Bank for a planning meeting hosted by MOCSA Board Secretary Josh Rowland. The May 6th luncheon will be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-director of We End Violence; is the keynote speaker. Heidi Peter, […]

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Girls’ Night In: A Heartfelt Evening of Storytelling

Sara Colt and Susan Morris were honorary co-chairmen of the 11th annual Girls’ Night In: A Heartfelt Evening of Storytelling on February 9th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Proceeds support the Adelaide C. Ward Women’s Heart Health Center at The University of Kansas Hospital and Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing. Leslie […]

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