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Harvesters – Chefs Classic

Harvesters’ Chefs Classic 2015 will be held on June 28th at The American Restaurant. Mark R. Larrabee is serving as the honorary chairman. Chef Michael Corvino, The American Restaurant; will host an incredible dining experience where guests will enjoy the culinary talents of some of the finest chefs from throughout the area and around the […]

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Happy Birthday, June Marie!

June Marie Winzenried turned one on April 13th. She is the darling daughter of Hillary and Adam Winzenried. June celebrated her special birthday with family and friends on April 25th at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. She is a happy little girl who loves to chase her Shitzu dog, Tinkerbell. June enjoys music and waves to […]

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Children International

The lovely home of Laurie and Don Montague was the perfect setting for an event for Children International. Internationally-acclaimed opera singer James Valenti was the featured guest. Children International’s mission is to bring real and lasting change to children living in poverty. Sarah Higdon, Susana Eshleman, Amy Embry, and Marcia Garvin Hosts Laurie and Don […]

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46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance will host the 46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse from May 9th through June 7th at 96 Janssen Place in historic Hyde Park. Kami Toben is the chairman of the Divine Design Connection event that will be held on May 19th in the Showhouse tent. Guests will enjoy meeting up and coming […]

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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – A Centenary of Australian War Art

Kim Beazley, Ambassador of Australia to the United States, visited the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial for a pair of events in March. Ambassador Beazley visited Our Town in conjunction with the July 2015 debut of a new special exhibition at the Museum, A Centenary of Australian War Art. The Museum hosted […]

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In The Spotlight – Crescendo 2015!

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is gearing up for Crescendo 2015!, to be held on November 6th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Sherry and Gary Forsee are the honorary chairmen, and Melanie and Mike Fenske are serving as chairmen of the event that features cocktails, a sumptuous dinner and a […]

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BBBSGKC – Match Appreciation Banquet

More than 800 guests attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet on March 23rd. The special evening celebrated new friendships and honored Bigs and Littles. Special friends enjoyed pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony. Big Brothers Big Sisters also gave out its biggest awards of the year, including […]

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Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet – Kansas City Tip-Off

The Uptown Theater was the perfect setting for the seventh annual Kansas City Tip-Off on March 26th. Scotty McCreery, former American Idol winner; was the featured performer. Proceeds from the event support Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet. Rebecca McNamee, Linda McNamee, Jeanne Lofton, and Andy Akright Frank White, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet spokesperson Stephanie and John […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Joe Arri

Starlight Theatre is so very fortunate to have Joe Arri as a volunteer. He has been a member of the Ambassador team for four years, and serves as an usher captain for Broadway shows. Joe received the prestigious 2014 Woodson Award from Starlight. Joe also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and Havesters. Thank you, Joe, […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Amy Bretall

Amy Bretall is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2015. She serves as co-chairman of the projects committee. Amy is the founder and CEO of Arbor Grove, a human resources, public outreach and real estate firm. She received a bachelor of science degree in business from Missouri State University, and a master’s degree in […]

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World Premiere – Opus 3875

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts held a World Premiere of a documentary film about the making of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875. Nearly 600 guests attended the March 1st event that included live organ selections by Jan Kraybill, organ conservator. Entitled Kingdom Come: The Making of Casavant 3875, the film […]

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Awards Celebration

March 29th was the date for the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Civic Service Awards Celebration, “Seeding the Future.” Ann and Kenneth Baum were the honorary chairmen, and Renana and Michael Abrams served as chairmen of the 42nd annual event that was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, an auction, dinner, awards, […]

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Congratulations, Emily & Benjamin!

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams of Coppell, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Elizabeth Williams, to Benjamin Gustav Wickman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fred Wickman of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Williams and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon

Nearly 1,200 guests gathered on April 8th for the Women’s Employment Network  Annual Luncheon. Dianne and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Van Luchene and Beth Zollars served as co-chairmen of the event that celebrates and honors women in Our Town who have overcome great obstacles to achieve economic stability for […]

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Crib Note – Ginny Marie Craig

A pink bundle of joy named Ginny Marie Craig arrived on March 9th to Nicole and B.J. Craig of Our Town. The little beauty weighed nine pounds, three ounces and has slate blue eyes and dark brown hair. Her proud grandparents are Marianne and Timothy J. Burns of Loch Lloyd and Mary Ann and Bernard […]

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Congratulations, Megan & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Lynn Turner of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Lea Turner, to Andrew William Pence, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Keith Pence of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Alfred Joseph Lane, Sr., of Mission Hills and the late Mr. Lane […]

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The Charitable Events Calendar is published annually and distributed to all of our subscribers. The Event Planning Tables are a valued component of the publication, as our readers and leaders of organizations turn to them for guidance in planning personal, corporate and non-profit events.   2022  

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The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital – Once Upon A Time

The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s 18th annual Once Upon A Time was held on March 1st at Starlight Theatre. Amy and Eric Graham and Lisa and Curt Chase were the co-chairmen, and Pembroke Hill Freshman Bradley Chapin served as the live auctioneer. More than 360 children and adults enjoyed dazzling table décor, dancing, […]

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Crib Note – Brock Oliver Able

A darling baby boy named Brock Oliver Able was born on February 17th to Kelsey and Christopher Able of Prairie Village. Brock has brown hair and blue eyes and weighed seven pounds, two ounces. His proud grandparents are Nancy and Matt Buchmann of Leawood and Barb and Matt Able of Leawood. Brock’s adorable nursery is […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Harvesters

These four enterprising, adorable girls volunteered during spring break at Harvesters to help pack more than 550 boxes of food to be delivered to low-income seniors. A job well done by these terrific young ladies!  Alice Brandt, Ffion Hughes and Caroline Brandt, all fifth graders at St. Agnes Catholic School; and Nia Hughes, a second […]

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Crib Note – Mary Grace Martin

Rebecca and Scott Martin of Prairie Village welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Mary Grace Martin, on February 27th. She has blue eyes and light brown hair. Mary Grace weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 and one half inches long. The proud grandparents are Mary and John Harrison of Leawood and Dorian Busby of […]

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