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The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – 2016 Centennial Celebration

The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its newly renovated Administration Building that served as the kick-off event for the 2016 Centennial Celebration. Originally home to the first Children’s Mercy Hospital, the 100-year old building was purchased by KCU Alumni Association in 1971 and now features artwork […]

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KidsTLC – Pour for More

Cara and Travis Rhoades are serving as chairmen of the fourth annual Pour for More, a benefit for KidsTLC. The Palm Beach themed-event will be held on April 22nd at The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, farm-fresh food from Café Sebastienne, local entertainment, silent auction bar carts, and dancing. Cara […]

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Congratulations, Blair & Quig!

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Painter Thompson of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Blair Stewart Thompson, to William Quigley Lucas Bruning, the son of Daphne Nan Muchnic of Mission Hills and Mr. William Lucas Bruning of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Parkman Halsey Clancy of […]

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Congratulations, Pamela & Richard!

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grasse of St. Louis, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Pamela Jane Ganer, to Richard Bradley Winter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winter of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Mr. Donald Ganer. Pamela is a graduate of Nerinx Hall […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Lon Lane IV!

Lauren Joan Lee and Alonzo Everett Lane IV were married on August 28th at Secrets The Vine Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richard Lee of Towson, Maryland. Lauren is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hung Check Leung and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – First Hand Foundation

Eric Hofmann, Julie Shuss and Sean Burrell are dedicated to impacting the health of children, their families and communities through reactive and preventative initiatives at First Hand Foundation. Eric is a founding member of the Rolling for First Hand motorcycle ride, Julie is the silent auction lead for the Masquerade Ball and Sean Burrell is […]

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2016 Man & Woman of the Year

Excitement was at an all time high for the announcement of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2016 Man & Woman of the Year candidates. A Kick-Off Party was held on March 3rd at AMC Entertainment. For the next 10 weeks, the candidates will raise funds to reach their goal of collecting more than […]

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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

Jackie Joyner-Kersee was the keynote speaker for the WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration. Local female high school state champions and six outstanding award winners were recognized at the February 4th event at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Dr. Greg Canty, Children’s Mercy Vlatko Andoonovski, Huw Williams, Jen […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Nathan Oleen

Nathan Oleen is a partner at Husch Blackwell with a practice focused on intellectual property in the technology industry. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the Economic Development Task Force and the social committee. Nathan earned an engineering degree from Kansas State University and a juris doctor from the […]

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Catholic Charities of NE KS – Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

May 9th is the date for the 35th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic to benefit Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Golfers will enjoy lunch, a shotgun start and dinner following the round at Lake Quivira Country Club. The Betty and Ben Zarda Family Additional photos featured in the March 19, 2016 issue  […]

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Ticket to the World – 2016 Barstow Auction

Ticket to the World – 2016 Barstow Auction, a benefit for The Barstow School Annual Fund, was held on February 20th at The Ritz Charles. Parents, alumni and friends enjoyed silent and live auctions, music and dinner in a vintage airline. Susie Caisley, Kris Carlgren and Amy Graham served as co-chairmen. Sharon McDonald and Tara […]

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Crib Note – Dominick Scott Pearce

While Kansas City was celebrating our boys in blue, Michaela and Patrick Pearce, Jr. were celebrating the arrival of their boy in blue, Dominick Scott Pearce. Dominick arrived on November 2nd, the day the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. The darling baby boy joins his big brother Patrick Michael, age three. Dominick weighed […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Robinson!

Anne Elizabeth Anderson Winter and Adam Connor Robinson were married on September 25th at Christ Community Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winter of Mission Hills. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Robinson of Mission. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner […]

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – White Coat Gala

Dr. Ronan Tynan, Paralympics champion, renowned Irish tenor and orthopedic physician; is the keynote speaker for Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The April 9th event will celebrate Truman Medical Center’s 40th anniversary. Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates are serving as the chairmen. Dr. Ronan Tynan, keynote […]

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MOCSA – 2016 Community Luncheon

MOCSA’s 2016 Community Luncheon will be held on May 6th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-director of We End Violence; is the keynote speaker. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull are serving as honorary co-chairmen. Honorary Co-chairmen Bill and Carole Cobb and Debbie and […]

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The Young Friends of Art – Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines

Jennifer Howerton was the chairman of The Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines on January 23rd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 1,400 guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare and spectacular entertainment. Damian Lair and Leah Vomhof, co-chairman Godfrey Riddle, Erinn Faulconer, Brent Kimmi, and Shannon Rolle Lucia Aerial Performing […]

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Variety Children’s Charity – Variety Show

April 9th is the date for Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City’s Variety Show 2016 at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. Shirley Pryor is serving as the honorary chairman. Guests will enjoy performances from a variety of local entertainers and a special finale by Gary Gulman, comedian from Last Comic Standing. Shirley Pryor, […]

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Congratulations, Katherine & Nick!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Randall Sweeney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Margaret Fitzgerald Sweeney, to Nicholas Alexander Gard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Franklin Gard of Our Town. Katherine is also the daughter of the late Margaret Lynn Fitzgerald Sweeney. She is the granddaughter of […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Eric!

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Crawford III of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Claire Crawford, to Eric Thomas Munninghoff, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Munninghoff of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Coleman of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ocean Reef, Florida, […]

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Congratulations, Lara & Brian!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart James Green of Vail, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lara Catherine Green, to Brian Glen Pryor, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Charles Pryor of Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moulton Green of Our Town and the late Dr. […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! –  Laura Gregory & Anne Blessing

Throughout the years, Laura Gregory and Anne Blessing’s leadership has led Reach Out and Read Kansas City through several important changes, including expansion to more than 52 clinics in the Kansas City area. More than one million new books have been distributed and community awareness has increased. Thank you, Laura and Anne for your passion […]

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