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Tails of Our Town – Marigold Fox

Judy Fox recently adopted Marigold from Great Plains SPCA. The match was truly love at first sight. Marigold loves giving big kisses, sunning in the backyard and taking long walks through the neighborhood. This golden girl is excited to spend her summer days relaxing at the family’s lake house.   Also featured in the June […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kate McKinney

Kate McKinney is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and the Vanderbilt University Law School. She is an attorney with Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace, & Bauer. Kate is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016. She serves on the legacy project committee, benefiting Amethyst Place. Kate serves on the board of […]

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA’s) 11th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction will be held on August 22nd at the Uptown Theater. Kim Harp and Ingrid VanBiber are serving as co-chairmen of the event that will feature cocktails, fabulous fare, silent and live auctions, and a live performance by Private Stock. […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Installation Day Tea

Nearly 100 members enjoyed The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Guests savored a delicious brunch at the current clubhouse. Drawings of the new clubhouse were unveiled, and proceeds from the 2015 Magic Ball were presented to the beneficiary, NAMI of Greater Kansas City. Mary Anderson, Lucinda Rice-Petrie and Ken Anderson KCYM Members Debbie […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas –  34th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

May 11th was the date for the 34th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. More than 145 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony at Lake Quivira Country Club. Proceeds support Catholic Charities’ Kids Summer Food Program. The gorgeous […]

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – Fashion For A Cause

Honorary Chairman Peggy Dunn and Co-chairmen Dr. Natasha Acosta and Dr. Lawrence R. Ricci welcomed 1,200 guests to Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Fashion For A Cause. Mario Lopez was the celebrity host of the 10th anniversary event that was held on April 17th at the Kansas City Convention Center.  Proceeds support Truman Medical Center’s […]

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The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 8th at The Kansas City Country Club. Ellen Benson Merriman is serving as chairman of the 61st annual Jewel Ball, to be held on June 20th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Hunter Wolbach, gentlemen of the Jewel Ball assistant co-chairman; Kevin Rooney, ushers chairman; and […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jim Humphrey

Jim Humphrey is a partner at Polsinelli. He practices in the areas of commercial litigation and class actions. Jim is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015. He is chairman of the January Task Force on The Greater KC; Beyond Downtown and serves on the social committee. Jim and his wife, Heather, have two children, […]

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2015 Class of Rising Stars – Melanie Fenske

Melanie Fenske was completely surprised when she was nominated to be a Rising Star of Philanthropy by Amanda Crain and June Anne Chalfant through her work for MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault). “There are so many people who do amazing things, and it’s such an honor. MOCSA helps our community be a better […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & Lon!

 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richard Lee of Baltimore, Maryland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Joan Lee, to Alonzo Everett Lane IV, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Everett Lane III of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hung Check Leung and the […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball

Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley is the chairman, and Ann Dickinson will serve as the honorary chairman of the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Ball on December 4th at Union Station Kansas City. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the Pirouette Award. All proceeds benefit the Kansas City Ballet and the Kansas […]

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

MOCSA held its Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on April 30th. Keynote Speaker Lara Logan spoke to the record-breaking audience about surviving a sexual assault while on assignment as a foreign correspondent with 60 Minutes, covering the Egyptian Revolution in 2011. The evening prior, Lynette and Norman Siegel […]

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KCA Showcase + Auction

Union Station Kansas City was the setting for the KCA Showcase + Auction on April 10th. The sold-out event featured silent and live auctions, farm-to-fork fare, beautiful artwork, and wonderful performances that showcased the incredible talent of the students in the performing, visual and culinary arts. Tanna Guthrie and Jay Liebenguth served as hosts of […]

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Happy Birthday, Henry!

On March 29th, Henry James Golden shared his first birthday party, which had a Toy Story theme, with his big sister, three-year-old Daphne. Henry is the son of Lauren Gyllenborg Golden and Justin Golden of Leawood and the grandson of Pam and John Gyllenborg of Our Town, Sherry Golden of Norman, Oklahoma, and Janet and […]

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Crib Note – Sloane Harper Sansale

Sloane Harper Sansale is the new girl in town! The blue-eyed, blonde-haired beauty was born on March 28th to Melissa and Casey Sansale of Fairway. Sloane arrived on her due date and weighed seven pounds and seven ounces. Her proud grandparents are Susan and Michael Fate of Our Town and Lynn and Paul Sansale of […]

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Harvesters – Forks & Corks

Mary McClure served as the chairman of Forks & Corks on April 23rd at the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The Patrons’ Party took place at 909 Walnut on April 16th. Proceeds support Harvesters and its network of agencies that provide more than 1.1 million meals to hungry families, children and seniors. […]

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The Family Conservancy – Brew for Books

The second annual Brew for Books, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 16th at Boulevard Brewing Company. Guests donated children’s books and enjoyed Boulevard beer, Waldo Pizza and entertainment by John Goolsby. Centurion Volunteers Hannah Hasselquist, Megan Stock and Karen Moore Guests mingled on the patio of the Boulevard Brewing Company. […]

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Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing – Hot Summer Nights

The 12th Street Bridge will be transformed into Paris, Venice, New Orleans, China, Mexico, and an Irish pub at Hot Summer Nights, a benefit for Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing. The June 27th event will feature signature cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants and unique entertainment. Marlys and Michael Haverty are the […]

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Congratulations, Katja & Ari!

Debbie Sosland-Edelman and Mr. Alan Seth Edelman of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Kate Edelman, to Ari Joshua Fine, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fine of Saratoga, California. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil N. Sosland of Our Town, Dr. and Mrs. William […]

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope

April 16th was the date for Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope breakfast. Cathi and David Brain were the honorary chairmen. More than 1,100 guests attended the event that raised funds to train and support more volunteers to serve abused and neglected children under court protection. John Holt served as the emcee. Kevin Collins and […]

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Hats Off to Mothers – Honoree Tea

April 22nd was the date for an Honoree Tea given by Hats Off to Mothers at Webster House. Guests came dressed to the nines with hats, white gloves and smiles and enjoyed the 1960s, retro-themed Tea, complete with scones and delicious lemon curd. Hats Off to Mothers was held on May 14th at the Muehlebach […]

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