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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City – Standing Ovation

At Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Standing Ovation event on April 14th, more than 1,300 Bigs, Littles, and supporters celebrated their friendships and how long they have been matched together. Matches enjoyed pre-show entertainment at the gala, which was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Bigs and Littles enjoyed the gaming suite during the pre-show […]

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Family Conservancy – 6th Annual Brew for Books

April 11th was the date for the Family Conservancy’s 6th Annual Brew for Books at Boulevard Brewery. More than 1,600 books were collected to promote early literacy for at-risk children in Our Town.  Craig Miller, Megan Boos, Barnett Cardin, Jeff Boos, Laura Blasi, Kendra Cardin, Christopher Bobal, Jessica Bobal, Tony Gage, and Kendra Gage   […]

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast

On April 11th, Jackson County CASA held its 19th annual Light of Hope Breakfast. Mira Mdivani was the honorary chairman, and Lara Klover was the chairman. John Holt served as the emcee. Patty Brehm, Jamie Johnson, and Kathy Bussing   Emcee John Holt looked on as Laura Williams presented Ann Goodrich with the Teresa Rabideau […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – New Member Luncheon

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ class of 2018-2019 hosted the class of 2019-2020 at a New Member Luncheon. The April 25th event was held at the organization’s club house. (Seated) Anne Krause and Anne Blessing (standing) Marti Bodenhamer, Sheri Smith, and Nancy Brown   Cam McCracken, Mary Hockstad, Patti Paisner, Marcy Henderson, and Cindy Schenken […]

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Congratulations, Sara & George!

Mr. and Mrs. Dale William Faessel of Pensacola, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Martha Faessel, to George Revis Lewis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Emerson Lewis II of Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Levere McCracken and the […]

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Charlie’s House – Charlie’s Ball

Union Station Kansas City was the place for the second annual Charlie’s Ball on February 23rd. Parents and children were entertained by Jim Cosgrove, also known as Mr. Stinky Feet. Everyone was dazzled by the balloon drop. Tanna Guthrie was the auctioneer, and Taylor Hemness served the emcee. Dinner (featuring dessert by Freezing Moo) was […]

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Rachel’s Reads – May 2019

With the final season of Game of Thrones coming to an end, the fervor over the television show has reached a fever pitch. Game of Thrones and the book series that inspired the show, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, have brought fantasy to new levels of worldwide popularity.  Fantasy and […]

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Congratulations, Sophia & Daniel!

Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Seigfreid, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sophia Marie Seigfreid, to Daniel Sullivan McCluskey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McCluskey of Berkeley, California, formerly of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Kennedy Layle of […]

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Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner

The Annual Dinner for the Center for Practical Bioethics was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on April 9th. Julie and Wayne Carter were the honorary chairmen. The 2019 Vision to Action Award was presented to Lisa and Jim Spigarelli. The keynote speaker was Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin: […]

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Committee of 101 – 49th annual 101 Awards

The 49th annual 101 Awards, Kansas City’s salute to professional football, were held on March 9th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, J.J. Watt, Aaron Donald, Frank Reich, Matt Nagy, and Andrew Wylie were honored. The event, hosted by the Committee of 101, benefited The University of Kansas Health System. Tavia […]

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The 2019 Paw Print Issue

Celebrating the stylish pets of Our Town!  Lady • Nicole Capolino Photo Credit: Michael Pittman   GRiZ • Wyeth Atchison Photo Credit: Michael Pittman   Bella • Patty Baker   Murphy • Jill Dean   Parker • Jill Dean   Yayo • Janelle and Ryan Haverty   Jet • Deborah and Stewart Myers   Clark • Ellen […]

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Mary McGavran & Charles Reed “Charley” Cook

Sometimes, we like to imagine the places we’ve loved in the days long before we knew them. The Country Club Plaza is one such site. J. C. Nichols created it, and other entrepreneurs gave it their own stamp. Here is the story of two of them, Mary McGavran (Mrs. John C. McGavran), who found her […]

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Congratulations, JoHannah & Jarred!

JoHannah Kristen Torkelson and Jarred Howard Harrington were united in matrimony on February 16th at Christ Church Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The bride is the daughter of Christine and Dr. Allan Torkelson of Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Her groom is the son of Pamela Blankenship Phelps and Marcia and Jeffrey Harrington, all of Bonner Springs, Kansas. […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Rusty Smith

Rusty Smith has been a volunteer at Wayside Waifs for three years and has been a board member of the organization since 2016. Last year, Rusty and his wife, Martha, were silent auction chairmen for the Fur Ball and this year, they are serving as co-chairmen of the Fur Ball: Woof 66, a journey to […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Jennifer Matney

Jennifer Matney is the senior vice president/director of operational risk management at UMB. She is a Rising Star, Class of 2016. Jennifer is on the ambassador board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and is a Big Sister to Aryn. Jennifer is on the community ambassador board of Firsthand Foundation and is the president-elect for the […]

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Girls on the Run Serving GKC – Every Girl Evening

Boulevard Brewing Company was the setting for Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City’s second annual Every Girl Evening. The March 28th event raised funds to provide financial assistance to ensure every girl in the Kansas City area can participate in Girls on the Run, regardless of her ability to cover program costs. Aaliah, […]

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Crib Note – Lila Leigh Sorrentino

A pink bundle of joy named Lila Leigh Sorrentino arrived on March 19th. The little beauty weighed six pounds, two ounces, and was 18 and one half inches long. Lila has blue eyes and blonde hair. Her proud parents are Peyton Dallam Sorrentino and Eric Sorrentino of Prairie Village, Kansas. Lila’s delighted grandparents are Carol […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Michelle Goth

Michelle Goth is a member of the Centurions Spring Class of 2020 and serves as the social co-chairman. She is the general manager of Ripple Glass. Michelle volunteers with the homeless community through Uplift and reStart. Michelle and her husband, Craig Goth, have a son, Eli. Additional information in the April 27, 2019 issue of […]

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Kansas City Symphony Alliance – 50th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance will host the 50th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse through May 12th. The home, located at 606 West 52nd Street, is directly across the street from the Loose Park Rose Garden. Kate Hodel and Patti Lindstrom are serving as the co-chairmen. Members are very excited to celebrate the 50th Showhouse, which is […]

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Rose Brooks Center – Safe Futures Brunch

More than 400 guests recently enjoyed Rose Brooks Center’s Safe Futures Brunch. Hosted by Annie and Ben Struby, the morning featured delicious food, mimosas and Bloody Marys, and a presentation about the recent work of Rose Brooks Center. This year, more than $64,000 was raised for the families and pets of Rose Brooks Center. (Front […]

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Congratulations, Ellie & Eric!

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Eickhorst of Leawood, Kansas, and Mr. Joseph Marshall Kessinger of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Gibson Kessinger, to Eric William Loebig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent William Loebig of Clarendon Hills, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and […]

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