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Spotlight on Centurions – Cameron Duff

Cameron Duff is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015, and serves on the social committee as the chairman. He is a senior vice president at Colliers International. Cameron is an industrial real estate broker specializing in helping companies buy, sell or lease industrial real estate. He volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater […]

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Children International – Housewarming Party

February 27th was the date for a Housewarming Party at the lovely home of Doctors Eve and Mike Krahn. Whitney and Ian Davidson co-hosted the event that served as an opportunity for guests to learn more about Children International. Children International’s mission is to bring real and lasting change to children living in poverty. Jackie […]

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Congratulations, Kaitlin & Joseph!

Mr. and Mrs. Ian Thomas Byrne of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Victoria Elizabeth Byrne, to Joseph Anthony Privitera II, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Privitera of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donald Joseph Quinn of Kansas City and the late Mr. […]

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The Midwest Innocence Project – Faces of Innocence

April 29th is the date for The Midwest Innocence Project’s Faces of Innocence dinner. Judy Overton and Phyllis Norman are serving as co-chairmen of the event to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Michael Morton, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 25 years in prison, is the […]

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2015 Man and Woman of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2015 Man and Woman of the Year winners will be announced at the Grand Finale event on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Vote for your favorite candidate at www.mwoy.org/kc. Anna Bazan Stephanie Bradshaw Patrick Cohen Sam Dean Zach Frey Tyler Harrelson […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & Alexander!

Mr. and Mrs. David Edward Williamson of Berea, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Mary Williamson, to Alexander Lamonte Parker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Sawyer Parker of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak and the late Mr. and […]

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Kansas City Art Institute – Art and Design Auction

Come one, come all to an event you have to see to believe. On June 6th, an evening of art and atmosphere will be assembled on the beautiful campus of the Kansas City Art Institute. The 2015 Art and Design Auction will feature the amazing works of faculty and alumni artists. Chairmen Liz and Nate […]

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian Awards

Barbara Unell and Liz Uhlmann are the honorary co-chairmen, and Jenny Tuck and Cory Miller are the co-chairmen of Synergy Services’ 25th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards, to be held on May 8th at The View at Briarcliff. Dave Frantze, Jacque DeJesus and Holly Starr and Jennifer Surface will be celebrated as Honorary Stars. Proceeds […]

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The Police Foundation of Kansas City – A Call for Back Up

February 10th was the date for the inaugural A Call for Back Up, a benefit for The Police Foundation of Kansas City, at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Police Chief Darryl Forté, Mayor Sly James and Jean and Don Wagner were the honorary co-chairmen, and John Walsh, host of The Hunt […]

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March for Babies Kansas City – Kick-off Breakfast

March for Babies Kansas City will be held on May 3rd in the Power & Light District. The 2015 March for Babies Kansas City Corporate Kick-off Breakfast was held on February 19th at Black & Veatch’s World Headquarters in Overland Park. Charles Brown II, March of Dimes; Robin Evans, Brenda Cornell, Carla Throndsen and Karen […]

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 The Young Friends of Art – Party Arty: KC Beautiful

January 24th was the date for The Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: KC Beautiful at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Katherine Myers and Leah Vomhof were co-chairmen of the event that featured specialty cocktails and delicious fare from some of Kansas City’s best restaurants. Vine Street Rumble, DJ Sike Style and DJ Project X […]

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Tails Of Our Town – Skye Mercy

We are happy to report that Skye Mercy’s sad tale has a happy ending. Skye was found tied to a truck parked outside in Stockton, Kansas, where she was scared, alone and hungry. Great Plains SPCA helped to fly her to Our Town and provided her with medical treatment and tender loving care. She was […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – The Hayes Family

The Hayes family is very dedicated to Children’s Mercy Hospital. Jaime Hayes was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 14. Now in remission and in her late 20s, Jaime serves on the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center Auxiliary. Jaime’s mother, Linda, has volunteered with the Parent to Parent program, which helps parents whose children have […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & Yann!

Mrs. B. B. Andersen of Our Town is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Alexandra Patricia Andersen, to Yann Benjamin Coquoz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Coquoz of Nassau, the Bahamas. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Mr. B. B. Andersen. Alex is the granddaughter of the late […]

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Rose Brooks Center – 20th Annual Un-Holiday Volunteer Party

Rose Brooks Center’s 20th Annual Un-Holiday Volunteer Party was held on February 5th at Bernstein-Rein. Guests celebrated the many volunteers who give generously of their time and talents to the Center. Angie Simmons, Meryl Dillman and Ellen Dokos Veteran volunteer Don Dodge shared his stories of volunteerism with new volunteer Peggy Dodge Molly Cropper and […]

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Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS – Dining by Design

Dining by Design, a benefit for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) KC Chapter, will be held on October 3rd at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 25th and final event will showcase the personal passions of some of Our Town’s leading creative talents, as they each create their own dining environment. John Rufenacht […]

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Congratulations, Erin & Paul!

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fischer of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Kay Fischer, to Paul Burroughs Rainer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rainer of Austin, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Connie Waide Allen of Perryton, Texas, and the late Dr. Eugene Waide and Mr. Eugene […]

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St. Paul – Auction: Dream Big

The 2015 St. Paul’s Auction: Dream Big will be held on March 28th at Starlight Theatre. A Gift Gathering Party was held on January 31st at the beautiful home of Ginger and Kevin Carr. Courtney Goddard and Dana Gould were the co-chairmen of the kick-off event. Kevin and Ginger Carr, hosts Also featured in the […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Karen Moore

Karen Moore is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2015. She is the co-chairman of the November Task Force and serves on the curriculum committee. Karen is the dean of student development and enrollment management at Metropolitan Community College – Maple Woods. She volunteers with the Urban Neighborhood Initiative. Karen Moore and her husband, […]

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Medical Missions Foundation – Art For the Children

Art For the Children Auction and Gala was held on February 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Doctors Michella and Michael Stiles were chairmen of the 19th annual event that supports the Medical Missions Foundation. David Brinkerhoff and Dan Meiners were honored with the Humanitarian Award for Community Leadership in Philanthropy, and […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Magic Ball

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Magic Ball was held on January 17th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton was the honorary chairman, and Mary Beth Hershey and Janet Bjerke served as co-chairmen of the biennial event that featured cocktails, dinner, a raffle, a live auction, and dancing to the tunes of […]

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