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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

The Improv at Zona Rosa was the setting for the ninth annual Stand Up for Synergy, a benefit for Synergy Services. The ninth annual event featured a stand up performance by Billy Gardell, star of television’s Mike and Molly. Janine Akers and Ryan Anderson were co-chairmen of the event that supports the women, children and […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Andy Schieber

Andy Schieber is one of the 1,200 Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas monthly volunteers. He helps with the Grocery Food Rescue Program. Andy picks up donated perishable food items from local grocery stores and delivers them to the Hope Distribution Center. Because of volunteers like Andy, more than 12,000 neighbors in need are fed every […]

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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce – Annual Dinner

Carol Hallquist and Michael Hagedorn served as co-chairmen of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on November 19th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Nearly 2,000 guests attended the “Proud to be KC” themed-event. Greg Graves received the Kansas Citian of the Year Award, and Incoming Chairman Terry Bassham, Outgoing Chairman Terry […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Gretchen FitzGerald

Gretchen FitzGerald is an account executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City and is member of Centurions, class of 2017. Gretchen and her husband, John, enjoy watching their kids play sports, supporting the Royals and other local teams, working on their house, and being social with family and friends. Gretchen and John FitzGerald […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – 42nd Annual Snow Ball

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 42nd Annual Snow Ball will be held on January 16th. Recently, a group of Nativity parishioners gathered at the lovely home of Kara and Doug Ciocca to help raise funds for the Ball. Mary Oades, Angie Koetting, Jamie Hurt, and Dawn Baker Gordon and Julianna Braun and Katie and […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Simpson!

Jeri Lynne Skomal and Connor MacArthur Simpson were married on March 15th at The Secret Window Art Gallery in Denver, Colorado. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Skomal of Denver. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Naples, Florida. Her groom is the son of Debra Ball […]

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Kansas City Chiefs – Chiefs Style Lounge

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chiefs Style Lounge event was held on November 12th at The Gallery. The fourth annual event was geared toward female fans and featured two fashion shows with Chiefs cheerleaders, ambassadors and dancing star Elijah, modeling Chiefs apparel and boutique clothes. Proceeds support City Year, a national education organization serving high-need schools. […]

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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

Mikaela Blocher and Shelby Frigon were co-chairmen of MOCSA’s 12th annual Johnson County Fall Forum. The October 7th event was held at the Overland Park Marriott. Jeffrey Bucholtz was the keynote speaker, and Sarah and Jon Baum served as honorary chairmen. Committee Members: (Seated) Co-chairman Shelby Frigon, Michelle Neylon, Cynthia Wendt, Kathy Woodward, Co-chairman Mikaela […]

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The Lyric Opera Ball – Seduction Ball

The Lyric Opera Ball committee and board members recently had a fabulous party to kick off the Seduction Ball, inspired by the opera, Carmen. Susan Bubb, Regina Kort, Heather Ryan, and Suzanne Shank served as the hosts. The Lyric Opera Circle’s Seduction Ball will be held on April 2nd at Union Station Kansas City.  Jennifer […]

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – White Coat Gala

April 9th is the date for Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Neil T. Douthat is the honorary chairman, and Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates are serving as chairmen. Neil T. Douthat, honorary chairman Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates, chairmen Also featured in […]

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Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2015 – Benefactors’ Party

Gretchen and Dr. Larry Jacobson hosted a Benefactors’ Party for the Harriman-Jewell Series’ Prelude 2015 in their beautiful home in September. Guests enjoyed remarks to celebrate the Series’ next steps and the start of its 51st Season. Merry and Dr. Ed Prostic with Prudence True, chairman Debra and Allen Parmet Lisa and Jerry Bernard with […]

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Congratulations, Ashley & Bill!

Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Parkville, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renya Wilson, to William Robert Keith, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Keith of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Raines and Mr. and Mrs. Burl Wilson, all of Our […]

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Congratulations, Laura & Jon!

Dr. and Mrs. William Patrick Donnelly of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Ann Donnelly, to Jonathan David Mueller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mueller of St. Louis, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Max Moore and the late Honorable and Mrs. […]

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Happy Birthday, Cecilia!

Guess who turned one on October 2nd?  This adorable little girl named Cecilia Anne Mirakian. Cece is the namesake of her maternal great-grandmother. Proud parents are Alexis and Chris Mirakian of Leawood. Tickled pink grandparents are Patty and Rich Parsons of Leawood and Laura and Steve Mirakian of Lenexa. Cece also is anxiously awaiting the […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception

November 6th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ St. Martin of Tours Mass and Reception. The special evening recognized supporters of Catholic Charities’ annual Snow Ball. Guests enjoyed an inspirational Mass at Nativity Parish, followed by a reception hosted by Bridget and John Murphy. The Snow Ball will be held on […]

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The Children’s Place – Art & Apps

The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place hosted Art & Apps, a benefit for The Children’s Place, on November 6th at 2000 Grand. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by Ozark Hutch and Artist Sike created a wonderful canvas featuring the Kansas City skyline. Thanks to the generosity of local artists, David Gentile, Sue Adams, Alli […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Adam Gebhardt

Adam Gebhardt is the director of marketing for TIVOL and is a member of Centurions, class of 2017. He serves on the board of the Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Chancellor’s LGBT Council at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. In his spare time, Adam enjoys kayaking and […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Donnelly College – The Letters

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Donnelly College recently hosted a pre-screening of The Letters at Glenwood Arts Theatre on November 13th. The movie is about the letters that Mother Teresa wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor for more than a 40 year period. Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Monsignor Stuart Swetland and Ken Williams […]

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American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction

The American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction was held on October 25th at the American Royal Complex.  More than 1,000 children from 33 states exhibited their steer, hogs, goats, and lambs and competed to be named Grand Champion. Dwight Sloan, Andrew Baumgartner and Pat Macy Paul Fournier and Cynthia Pistilli Savage Also featured in the […]

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo Patrons’ Party

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance held its Crescendo Patrons’ Party on November 4th at the lovely home of Anne and Howard Elsberry. Students from the Conservatory entertained more than 100 guests with arias from Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten and Dvorák’s “Rusalka’s Song to the Moon,” a tribute to the Crescendo theme, “New […]

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