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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Match Maker Breakfast

More than 300 guests gathered on April 11th for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Maker Breakfast at The Gallery Event Space. Guests heard inspirational stories and learned about the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and how to get involved in its individual giving program, Match Makers. Dr. Mark Bedell and […]

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The Junior Board of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Soirée

More than 400 young professionals gathered for The Junior Board of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s Soirée event on April 6th at The Grand Hall at Power and Light. Junior Board President Amy Barnthouse and Kaitlyn Troske were the co-chairmen, and Rachael Westhead and Anthony Brown served as the assistant co-chairmen.   Chris Ice, […]

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Solace House Center for Grief and Healing – Solace Sensation

Bridget and John Brandmeyer served as the honorary chairmen for Solace Sensation, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Solace House Center for Grief and Healing, a program of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. Nicole Pierce and Pam Martin were the co-chairmen for the event, which was held on April 28th at Boulevard Brewing […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Luncheon

Joni Etherington is serving as the president of the Kansas City Young Matrons. The organization hosted a luncheon on April 26th to welcome the 2018-19 new member class. Brownyn McNeese, Mary Ring and Connie Schenke   Anne Keil, Linda Ehinger, Ada Frazier, Sally Beal, Sue Lund, and Bev Carlton Also featured in the May 26, […]

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out

More than 1,200 guests enjoyed Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Kids Night Out on April 14th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Alison Krauss, winner of 27 Grammy Awards, was the featured performer. Partygoers enjoyed a special musical tribute featuring both current and former Club members. Dave Smith, who is preparing to […]

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The Family Conservancy – Brew for Books

April 12th was the date for The Family Conservancy’s fifth annual Brew for Books at Boulevard Brewing Company. The event collected 1,375 books and supported early literacy for nearly 80,000 children in Our Town. Mayor Sly James and Mayor David Alvey shared the stage in support of early literacy and school readiness in Our Town. […]

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Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball – Benefactor Party

The beautiful home of Anne and Howard Elsberry was the setting for the Benefactor Party for the Lyric Opera Circle’s Lyric Opera Ball, “An Evening of Bel Canto,” on April 5th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious buffet and a performance by the Lyric Opera Resident Artists. Carol and C. Humbert Tinsman were the honorary chairmen, […]

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The University of Kansas – Spring Board Meeting

The University of Kansas Health System and The University of Kansas Medical Center’s Advancement Board held its annual Spring Board Meeting and social at the Academic Medical Center on April 26th. The board, comprised of business and civic leaders from Our Town, is a powerful advocate for the academic medical center. Pat McCown is the […]

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Royals Charities – Celebrity Golf Tournament

April 23rd was the date for Royals Charities’ 11th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Shadow Glen Golf Club. The event raised $100,000 for Royals Charities and the Special Olympics KC Metro. Joe Randa, Kansas City Royals   Doc Worley, Les Smith, John Wathan, Kansas City Royals; Don Wagner and Marsh Dean   Cam Gallagher, Kansas […]

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Powell Gardens

What’s new at Powell Gardens? Plenty! April 13th was the date for the dedication of the Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden. On the 14th, Union Station Kansas City’s Innovation Center was the site of a dinner in celebration of reaching the halfway point in the Strengthen Today to Ensure the Future Campaign. In other good […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Scimeca!

Lauren Ann McCarthy and Ross Vincent Scimeca were married on February 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher McCarthy of Leawood, Kansas. Lauren is the granddaughter of Norma Hutsell of Overland Park, Kansas. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scimeca […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

April 6th was the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques at the Overland Park Convention Center. Frances Mayes was the keynote author. Proceeds from the event support the creation of an outdoor physical therapy garden at the future Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. The Rehabilitation Institute will offer the best robotics and enhanced therapeutic […]

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Welcome House – 5th Annual Breakfast

Nearly 1,000 guests gathered for the fifth annual Welcome House Breakfast on April 25th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Grant Baumgartner served as chairman of the event that raised awareness and funds for the Kansas City residential sober living recovery organization. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf delivered a powerful keynote address chronicling his personal […]

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Congratulations, Lucy & John!

Mr. and Mrs. David Edward Scott of Decatur, Alabama, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucille Elizabeth Scott, to John Burnell Fryer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lee Fryer of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Calvin Gifford of Florence, Alabama, Margaret Lovett of […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Looney!

Amy Elizabeth Schnoebelen and Michael Looney were married on December 31st at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in St. Louis, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schnoebelen of St. Louis. Amy is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Massman, Jr. and the granddaughter of the late […]

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Crib Note – Parker Owen Maughan

A smiling bundle of joy named Parker Owen Maughan was born on November 13th to Lacey and Kevin Maughan of Telluride, Colorado. Parker joins his big brother, Thomas Richard Maughan, who is two and one half years old. The blue-eyed, blond-haired young fellow weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents […]

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

Truman Library Institute’s 19th annual Wild About Harry was held on April 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. David McCullough was honored with the 2018 Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. Jo Ann and Bill Sullivan were the honorary chairmen, and Betsy and Tim Triplett served as the chairmen. […]

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast

April 12th was the date for Jackson County CASA’s 18th annual Light of Hope Breakfast. Dianne Shumaker, Shumaker Family Foundation; received the Light of Hope Award for the Foundation’s generous support of CASA. Russ Welsh served as the honorary chairman. CASA Volunteer and Keynote Speaker Lisa Carpenter gave a moving address about the childhood experiences […]

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Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques Patrons’ Party

April 5th was the date for a Patrons’ Party for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques at the AMC Theatre Support Center. Guests enjoyed an opportunity to meet Frances Mayes, New York Times best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun. Frances signed copies of her latest novel, Women in Sunlight. Lee Ann and Brent Bloss […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Match Appreciation Banquet

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s annual Match Appreciation Banquet was held on April 8th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 1,000 Bigs and Littles gathered for the event that celebrated life-changing friendship. Matches enjoyed pre-show entertainment and were recognized by their match length. The Little Spotlight and Big of the […]

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Rachel’s Reads – May 2018

It’s that time of year again. Between Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day, the need for meaningful gifts seems to crop up every couple of weeks. Since books make the best gifts, here is a gift guide complete with recommendations for the mom, dad, or grad in your life.  Mother’s Day Mothers: An Essay on […]

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