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Women’s Employment Network – Legacy Circle Cocktail Party

The 2015 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party, a benefit for the Women’s Employment Network, was held on September 17th at the beautiful home of Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark. Jessica Cassidy and Megan Sinclair Hosts Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark with Kelly Sullivan Casey Simmons and S. Sloane Simmons Also featured in the October […]

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Giving the Basics – Madminton Tournament

More than 75 teams gathered on September 13th at Theis Park to play madminton. Our Town’s first Madminton Tournament raised funds for Giving the Basics, an organization that provides free personal care hygiene items that are not covered by food stamps to shelters, pantries and local schools. Players had a wonderful time dressing up in […]

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

The Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams was held recently at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed taking selfies with current and former players, drinks, food from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by American Authors, and a spectacular fireworks show. Jack and Louise Donovan, Ned Yost, Kansas City Royals; David Lazzo and David Pokorny Jennifer […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Schanzer!

Lucille Lauren Pack and Kyle William Schanzer were married on May 30th at the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Pack of Dallas, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Martin Rutchik of Dallas and the late Mr. Rutchik and Mrs. Steve Pack of Our […]

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Congratulations, Sydney & Josh! 

Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Glassman of Our Town and Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Stoops of Orlando, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sydney Lear Stoops, to Joshua Andrew Bruner, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lewis Bruner of Hickory, North Carolina. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. […]

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The Friends of Chamber Music – Soirée

Soirée 2016, a benefit for The Friends of Chamber Music, will be held on April 23rd at The American. Guests will celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary and enjoy a gourmet dinner with fine wines, silent and live auctions and a live performance by a world-class ensemble. Ellen and Irv Hockaday are the honorary chairmen, and […]

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Spotlight On Centurions  – Christie Hammond

Christie Hammond is a member of Centurions, class of 2016. She serves as co-chairman of the communications committee and will offer leadership on the upcoming Sports and Entertainment Task Force. Christie is the executive director of Hope Network, a faith-based social services agency in Raytown. She volunteers with Mother’s Refuge, a shelter for homeless teen […]

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Crescendo: New Mood Rising – Courtney Garrett

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance will showcase more than 250 students and faculty during one of Our Town’s premier events, Crescendo: New Mood Rising, on November 6th. This celebration of talent will be held at the world-class Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.  Like a prism that bounces light around a room, this […]

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The American Royal – The Royal on the Rooftop

The Polsinelli Building on the Plaza was the perfect setting for The American Royal Chairman’s Club’s The Royal on the Rooftop. More than 150 young professionals enjoyed the August 6th event. Members of the Chairman’s Club act as ambassadors for the American Royal and help to recruit new supports for the Royal. Brad Garrison, Grant […]

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The Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

August 29th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet’s fifth annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,900 participants enjoyed the special event that featured free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups […]

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BBBSGKC – RISE

Sheri and Bob Reymond were the honorary chairmen of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s 50th anniversary celebration, RISE. More than 500 guests enjoyed the rooftop crawl that featured five of the best rooftops in the Crossroads, including Barkley, Three Points, Bishop-McCann, Encompas, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fabulous fireworks show Jennifer […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Mercurio!

Catherine Alice Hoverder and Justin Alphonse Mercurio were married on June 5th at St. Therese Parish Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hoverder of Kansas City. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Fletcher Davis and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hoverder. Her groom is […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Matthew Gigliotti

Matthew Gigliotti is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016. He is a co-chairman of the Benchmarking Trip Task Force and is a member of the projects committee. He and his wife, Nicole, are passionate about the Royals, backpacking, camping, and the preservation of nature’s special places. They have a daughter, Sophia, and a dog, […]

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Symphony Women’s Association – Swing Fling

Oakwood Country Club was the perfect setting for the Symphony Women’s Association’s Swing Fling. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner and dancing. A Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of Barbara and Dr. William Godfrey. (Clockwise from left) Caryn and Robert Hastings, Linda and Gene Hall, Keith Richcreek and Karen Gaines, Michael and […]

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JLKCMO – Healthy U

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, developed Healthy U in partnership with University Academy from 2010 through 2015 to teach its students about nutrition and fitness. Thanks to their efforts, more than 155,000 pounds of healthy food was sent home with children over the weekends and summer months through the Harvesters Backsnack project and […]

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Spofford Home – Butterfly Gala

Amy and Tyler Henson and Teresa and Ryan Keller are serving as co-chairmen of Spofford’s 16th annual Butterfly Gala. The October 24th event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will help Spofford provide preventative and therapeutic treatment services to children ages three […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. VanDyke!

Mallory Ann Nemmers and Cory Caldwell VanDyke were married on May 30th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas William Nemmers of Leawood. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael VanDyke of Our Town. The evening prior, the groom’s parents […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & Eliot!

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gershon of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Alexandra Gershon, to Eliot David Andre, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Andre of Chicago, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Harriet Siess of Overland Park, the late Mr. Alvin Siess and Mr. and Mrs. […]

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St. Teresa’s Academy – Auction

Anne and Kevin Connor, Ann and Joe Hodes and Melissa and David Skeens are serving as the co-chairmen of St. Teresa’s Academy auction, We Thank Our Lucky Stars. The November 21st event will be held at the school. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a gourmet dinner catered by Garõzzo’s Ristorante, more than 800 exciting silent and […]

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Congratulations, Mary & Kyle!

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Weiford of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Catherine Weiford, to Kyle Michael Kramer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly of Overland Park and the late Mr. Terry Kramer. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. […]

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Congratulations, Katherine & James!

Dr. and Mrs. Loren David Berenbom of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Mayer Berenbom, to James Ronald Berger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anthony Tebbe, of Chicago, Illinois, and the late Mr. Louis Alan Berger. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tivol of […]

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