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Kansas City Young Matrons – 2023 Reassembly Day Tea

September 11th was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Reassembly Day Tea, which was held at the clubhouse. Diane Roth and her committee served a delicious brunch. President Mary Katz welcomed the members, while The Merry Matrons provided the entertainment with a song and skit!    Featured in the October 28, 2023 issue of […]

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KC Shepherd’s Center – Prom with a Purpose

September 30th was the date for Prom with a Purpose, which was held at the Hy-Vee Arena. The fun-filled evening prompted guests to relive high school prom days, while helping KC Shepherd’s Center’s mission of empowering, celebrating, and serving older adults in our community. Crowned Junior Prom King and Queen were Ryan Long and Ryana […]

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2023 Directors of Philanthropy

The October 28, 2023, Directors of Philanthropy issue celebrates the remarkable people in Our Town who donate so much of their time and talents to charitable organizations.    We would love to feature your organization in next year’s Directors of Philanthropy issue! The signature issue is set for November 2, 2024. If you are interested […]

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Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera”

Celebrating the theme of this year’s Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera,” are the Co-chairmen, Sharon Barry and Deanna Diebolt. Hosted by the Lyric Opera Circle, the evening of April 20th promises to be an elegant soiree, including a curated silent auction of delightful items (including exquisite trips and unique experiences), dinner, and dancing […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2023 Fall Luncheon

Blue Hills Country Club was the site for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Fall Luncheon, which was held on September 21st. David Gray and Devon Carney, both of Kansas City Ballet, were the featured speakers. The annual event was planned by Cindy Wurm, vice president for social activities, along with Jenny Manka and Edie Dodson, hosts. […]

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Kansas City Rose Society – 2023 Wine and Roses

September 14th was the date for the Kansas City Rose Society’s annual Wine and Roses event. The Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden provided the beautiful setting, where more than 200 guests enjoyed glorious weather. The festive event featured hors d’oeuvres and selected curated wines and entertainment from the UMKC Conservatory Graduate String Quartet. Proceeds benefit […]

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HappyBottoms – 2023 Diaper Bowl

September 11th was the date for HappyBottoms’ third annual Diaper Bowl. More than 400 guests enjoyed being pampered with beverages, bites, live music, and auctions. Proceeds from the event enhance efforts to make diapers available to those who need them most, and there are an estimated 22,000 children in Kansas City who need diaper assistance. […]

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Congratulations, Jennifer & Eric!

Jennifer Lynn Howard and Eric Carl Savio were married on August 19th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Jan and Steven Howard, and the granddaughter of Linda Jensen of Prairie Village and the late Richard Jensen, and the late Maxine and Paul Howard. Her groom is the […]

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Congratulations, Ashley & Timothy!

Dr. Ashley Elizabeth Daniel and Timothy Patrick Uryasz will meet at the altar of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 18th. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wayne Daniel of Liberty, Missouri. Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Donald Uryasz III of […]

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The Symphony Ball – 2023 Benefactors’ Party

The Symphony Ball Benefactors’ Party was held on September 6th at the gorgeous home of Jeanne and Joe Brandmeyer. Rachael Sabates orchestrated a beautiful soiree for guests to celebrate and anticipate The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Seasons,” which was held on September 9th at the Kansas City Convention Center.             […]

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2023 Class Of Rising Stars – Moira Holland

Among Kansas City’s advocates for women and children, Moira Holland stands out as a prominent supporter. Her relentless dedication and skill in fundraising led to her designation as a Rising Star by The Independent. Moira is the director of business development at A.L. Huber. She has been in the construction field for more than two decades, combining her […]

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The Johnson County Library Foundation – 2023 Library Lets Loose

The Johnson County Library Foundation’s annual Library Lets Loose was held on September 23rd at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park. The theme for this year’s event was “Libraries are Magic!” And, the evening was magical as well. With delightful bites from local restaurants and caterers, a signature “let loose juice” cocktail, and a […]

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Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gifford Wooldridge of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Marie Wooldridge, to Vance Simon Wentz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Wentz of Leawood, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Higgins and the late Betty Higgins, and the […]

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 2024 Civic Service Award Celebration

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy will proudly bestow its Civic Service Award to Mindy Corporon on March 10, 2024 at the Academy’s 50th Civic Service Celebration, to be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. As the co-founder of the non-profit organization, SevenDays, in response to tragedy, Mindy Corporon is being honored for her work to […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2023 Kick-off Party

August 20th was the date for Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Kick-off Party, which heralds the start of the Kansas City Ballet season. Guests gathered at Boulevard Brewing Company in the Muehlebach Suite for the festive event. Dana Koehn and Carrie Kruse were the hosts, and the event was planned by Cindy Wurm. Guild members, […]

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TEACHING EMPATHY: Lyric Opera asks: Why add one-hit wonders when you can innovate? 

More than 400 new operas have been produced on the world’s mainstages during the 21st century so far. That’s great, right? The bad news is that a surprisingly large share of those will never be revived, not even once. (For context, since opera’s beginnings around 1600, tens of thousands of operas have reached the stage, […]

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas – 2023 Mothers’ Tea

Lake Quivira Country Club was the beautiful site for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas’ Mothers’ Tea on September 17th, which signaled the beginning of the Cotillion season. Mothers of the debutantes, escorts, and pages enjoyed the lovely afternoon. The 73rd Community Ball and Cotillion will be held on December 2nd. […]

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Spirits of Folly: A Spooktacular Benefit for Kansas City Young Audiences

Kansas City Young Audiences and the Folly Theater are joining forces to bring a dynamic evening of entertainment to Our Town on November 4th at the Folly with Spirits of Folly: A Spooktacular Benefit for Kansas City Young Audiences. Featured are Kansas City’s own dazzling performer, Bryonha Marie, and the local bands Gullywasher and Hudspeth […]

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HappyBottoms – Diaper Bowl

September 11th was the date for HappyBottoms’ third annual Diaper Bowl. More than 400 guests enjoyed being pampered with beverages, bites, live music, and auctions. Proceeds from the event enhance efforts to make diapers available to those who need them most, and there are an estimated 22,000 children in Kansas City who need diaper assistance. […]

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Congratulations, Meghan & Elijah!

Meghan Elizabeth Spivak and Elijah James Beal were united in matrimony on August 12th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Jeff Spivak of Our Town, and the groom is the son of Carolyn and Jim Beal of Belleville, Illinois. The evening prior to the ceremony, […]

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The 2023 BOTAR Presidents’ Tea

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for The BOTAR Presidents’ Tea, where the 2023 BOTARs and Pages were presented. The August 26th event was hosted by the Presidents of the Belles of The American Royal. The festivities included the traditional historic fashion show, as well as the reveal of the 2023 gown. The […]

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