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Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence Celebration

On October 22nd, Village Shalom’s Ages of Excellence Celebration took place at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed dinner and a presentation by New York Times bestselling authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Eileen and Bruce Kershenbaum served as the chairmen. Matt Lewis, Karin McCrary and Nicole Anthony, all with Village Shalom Chairmen Eileen and […]

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Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Dorman!

Madison Carolyn Wiedeman and Taylor Case Dorman were married on August 22nd at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiedeman of Leawood. Madison is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Curnutt of Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. John Wiedeman of Leawood and the late Mr. Wiedeman. Her […]

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March of Dimes – Signature Chefs Auction

The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center was the perfect setting for the March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction on October 19th. Partygoers enjoyed one-of-a-kind dishes and a fabulous live auction. Melissa and Brad Batz served as the chairmen. Patrick and Jody Petersohn, Darrin and Jill Andersen and Karen and Jeff Oddo Chelsea Almeida, […]

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Rose Brooks Center – Casino & Auction Night

Rose Brooks Center’s 11th annual Casino & Auction Night was held on October 10th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Stephanie and Kelly Manning served as the chairmen. Proceeds support Rose Brooks Center’s mission to end the cycle of domestic violence. Ken and Jan Horst Nick and Angie Carrol Colleen and Tony Vannicola Tom and Debbie […]

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Crib Note – Thomas Rivers Collins

Thomas Rivers Collins was born on July 31st. The darling baby boy is the first child born to Monica and David Collins of Denver, Colorado. Rivers has brown hair and hazel eyes and weighed eight pounds. His proud grandparents are Susan and Charles Porter of Our Town and Debbie and Thomas Collins of Vero Beach, […]

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Children’s Mercy Hospital – Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party was held on October 15th at Cinetopia in Prairiefire. Airing on December 16th and 23rd, Inside Pediatrics is a four-part documentary series that follows Children’s Mercy doctors, nurses, patients, and families during a three month period. Guests enjoyed a special appearance by the show’s narrator, Paul Rudd. Jeff […]

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The 66th BOTAR Ball

It was a picture perfect evening for the 66th BOTAR Ball  on October 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, gorgeous flowers by Studio Dan Meiners, and fabulous music and entertainment by David Basse and the City Light Orchestra along with The Karen Davis Project. […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Reintjes

Amelia Elizabeth Wenzel and Paul Joseph Reintjes were married on April 25th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harold “Hal” Wenzel II of Mission Hills. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Reintjes, Jr., of Mission Hills. The […]

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Community Ball and Cotillion – Fathers’ Icebreaker

October 18th was the date The Fathers’ Icebreaker for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion at the Allegro Ballroom in Overland Park. The fathers of the Cotillion participants enjoyed cocktails and fun conversation. Jake Shriver, Kevin Shriver, Jeff Vestal, and Jim DeGraw Jim Kanan and Adam Elyachar David Pittman, […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Brooke Beason

Brooke Beason leads the Digital & Social Influence team at Meers Advertising. She is a member of Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Trip Task Force and the curriculum committee. Brooke grew up in Hopkins, Missouri, and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in interactive digital media. Brooke enjoyed visiting […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of NE KS – Snow Ball

The 42nd Annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, will be held on January 16th at the Crown Center Exhibition Hall.  Four invitation addressing parties were hosted recently by Jean Aldrich, Jeni Haake, Audrey Johnson, the Santa Marta Retirement Community, P.J. Palmer, and Kris Townsend. Mary Krizman, Amy Johannes and […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Three Musketeers Party

October 4th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Three Musketeers Party at Le Fou Frog. More than 100 guests savored delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines from the Gascogny region of France and celebrated the upcoming The Three Musketeers ballet. Nancy Murdock and Jeff Bentley Madeleine Rafael and Kat Buffon Tempe Ostergren and […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Snow Ball

The 42nd Annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, will be held on January 16th at the Crown Center Exhibition Hall. The Rod and JoAnne Cyr Foundation and Family are the honorary presidents, and Marilyn and Ken Hager are the presidents. Ken and Marilyn Hager, presidents; with Cathy Nigro, Suzie […]

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City – Deborah Sandler

What strikes me most when talking with Deborah Sandler is her curiosity about the world. When she’s not listening to an opera or planning one, she’s probably reading about design or current affairs in The New York Times, or taking in fresh air at Loose Park, or enjoying the Kemper Museum, or settling in with a […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ Board of Trustees and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Board of Directors was held recently. Afterward, guests enjoyed a reception to celebrate board members and volunteers. Craig Gaffney, Ken Williams and Carla Mills Gerry and Connie Euston with Pat McAnany Additional photos also featured in […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics Honoring Day

The Kansas City Young Matrons held its annual Civics Honoring Day on October 5th at its temporary headquarters, the Central United Methodist Church. Members heard updates from three of KCYM’s affiliate organizations: Ozanam, HappyBottoms Diaper Bank and Sheffield Place. Michele Nelson, Valerie Burke and Janet Bjerke Mother and Daughter Life Members Cokie Strafer and Judy […]

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First Call – Fifth Annual Celebration Evening

First Call’s Fifth Annual Celebration Evening, “A Night of Recovery & Hope with Laurie Dhue,” was held on September 17th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Denise and Scott Slabotsky were the chairmen, and former national broadcaster and recovery advocate Laurie Dhue was the keynote speaker.  Stephanie Sedivy and Thersa Shockley Sara Perkins, […]

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Congratulations, Kelsi & Neal!

Susan DeVos of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Kelsi Marie DeVos, to Neal Cubbison Stark, the son of Mr. Benjamin Walker Stark of Our Town and the late Rita Evans Stark. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Mr. Dennis DeVos. Kelsi is the granddaughter […]

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Bishop Spencer Place – Bishop’s Benefit

Mendi Hanna and Kim Armstrong were co-chairmen of Bishop’s Benefit, a benefit for benevolent care at Bishop Spencer Place. The October 15th event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center and kicked off 20th anniversary celebrations for the community, which opened its doors on December 6, 1995. Betty Adams, Courtney Earnest, Bill Buckner, […]

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City – Cheers for Challenger

September 10th was the date for YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Cheers for Challenger at Teva Pharmaceuticals. The ninth annual event featured fine food and beverages, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Jenny Burkhead served as the chairman. Greg Westbrook, Alex Phillips, Mark Moberly, and Ryan Humphrey Julie and Trent Green with Tony Rubaie, YMCA […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Mercedes Givens

Mercedes Givens is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and is a member of the recruiting committee and Food Task Force. He is a wealth management consultant for the private client reserve of U.S. Bank. Mercedes is married and has two children. He enjoys reading, golfing, exercising, cooking, and traveling. Additional photos also […]

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