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Indian Hills Country Club – Pow Wow Tournament

Indian Hills Country Club’s Pow Wow Tournament was held June 14th through the 17th. This year was the 57th anniversary of the Club’s great golf tradition. The tournament featured three days of competitive golf, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing at the club. Michelle Chiu and Julia Galvani Kevin and Brenda Harden with Ann […]

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

November 10th is the night for Crescendo, a benefit for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. Peggy and Terry Dunn are the honorary chairmen, and Nancy Thiessen and Dalene Bradford are serving as co-chairmen. The event will be held in Helzberg Hall of the Kauffman Center, and all proceeds will fund student scholarships. Nancy […]

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Park University – Night at the Helm

June 6th was the date for Park University’s Night at the Helm at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Edith and Benny Lee and Lieutenant General (retired) Richard Keller served as honorary co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert and many special performances. Proceeds support the International Center for Music and the […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Centennial Honoring Luncheon

The Kansas City Young Matrons celebrated 100 years on June 10th with a Centennial Honoring Luncheon at the Clubhouse. Past Presidents Cindy Price and Nina Hollabaugh served as event co-chairmen. Sue von Geyso and Susie Womack are the Centennial co-chairmen. The organization was founded on September 14, 1917.  Kathy Anton, Darleen Beller and Sally Townley […]

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Powell Gardens – Under A Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction

Ashley Broockerd and Anne Riker Powell were the co-chairmen for Under A Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, which was held at Powell Gardens on June 11th. The honorary chairman was Alan Branhagen, the former director of horticulture. A Fund-A-Need in Alan’s honor supported the expansion, and care and maintenance of the plant […]

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JLKCMO – 30th Annual Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s 30th annual Holiday Mart will be held at Bartle Hall from October 19th through the 22nd. Kristal Ronnebaum and Decemeber Brammer are the co-chairmen of the shopping extravaganza that will celebrate “30 Years of Cheer”.  Decemeber Brammer, co-chairman Kristal Ronnebaum, co-chairman Also featured in the August 5, 2017 […]

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

More than 1,250 guests attended Diamond of Dreams, Royals Charities on-field gala, which recently took place at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed a performance by LeAnn Rimes, a VIP Party and a Black Hawk helicopter. Proceeds supported Royals Charities, which funded local organizations supporting military families. Jorge Bonifacio and Cheslor Cuthbert, both with the Kansas City […]

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Children’s Mercy Cancer Center – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner served as hosts for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual benefit for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. The events, which were held on June 23rd and 24th, included a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, bowling at Pinstripes and a victory party and […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Dolly Wood

Hooray for Dolly Wood! She has served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City for three years. Her first involvement in the organization was with  KC Sexy Singles Auction (now known as Most Wanted Auction). For several years, Dolly has been a team captain for Bowl for Kids’ Sake. She […]

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The Jewel Ball

The 63rd anniversary of The Jewel Ball was held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Nancy Sachse served as the chairman. Proceeds support the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Mrs. Louis Larrick Ward, Mr. Thomas Selby Ward and Mrs. Scott Hardman Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton Kissick […]

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March of Dimes – Local Impact Celebration

June 7th was the date for March of Dimes’ Local Impact Celebration at The Brass on Baltimore. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning more about the organization’s fundraising in Our Town and its Community, Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support Programs.  Stacy Duncan, Chad and Sarah Nelson and Jeremy Higgins Ken Jackson, Shalea Harris, […]

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KidsTLC – Benefit17

The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium is the lovely setting for KidsTLC Benefit17. Sybil and Greg Orman are serving as chairmen of the November 4th event. Guests will enjoy fabulous fare, live and silent auctions and a drawing for a new Honda Civic. There will be a Patrons’ Party, and a lively After Party will […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & David!

Mr. and Mrs. David Jerome Zimmer of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Hockaday Zimmer, to David Bobbitt Noel III, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bobbitt Noel, Jr. of Houston, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Lewis Cunningham of Dallas, Texas, and the late […]

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Celebrate the Coterie: where there are no small characters

Celebrate the Coterie: where there are no small characters was held on June 10th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Theresa Stoker served as the chairman. Jeanne Sosland, advisory board member; was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Van Der Laan, board member; Rebecca Schwietz, Elizabeth and Ian Arnold, and Michael […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jessica Nelson

Jessica Nelson is a member of Centurions, class of 2018. She is a Kansas City native, who graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. Jessica careers as managing director at TeamKC: Life+Talent at the Kansas City Area Development Council. Right now, Jessica is counting down the days until […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Amanda Middaugh

Amanda Middaugh is manager of corporate and special events fundraising at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Her responsibilities include leading the fundraising and event planning efforts for KCRep’s annual gala, A Fearless Fête. Amanda graduated from Drury University with degrees in art history and fine arts. She is a member of the Centurions, class of […]

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Congratulations, Sarah & Bernard!

Sarah Ellen Smart and Bernard Lee Parham were united in matrimony on April 22nd in Kirk Hall at the Kansas City Public Library. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Love of Leawood and Mr. Christopher Smart of Prairie Village. Sarah is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pachter of Overland […]

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CASA SuperHero 5K

Corporate Woods was the setting for the fourth annual CASA SuperHero 5K benefiting CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties and Jackson County CASA was held on June 25th. Creative costumes were everywhere – and, for the first time, dogs were allowed at the event. Heather Physioc with Ford as Captain America and Otto as Batman […]

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The Symphony Ball – Anne and Howard Elsberry

Anne and Howard Elsberry will serve as honorary chairmen of the Symphony Ball, which will be held on September 9th. Both the Elsberrys grew up in Moberly, Missouri. They are graduates of Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) in Kirksville. After graduation, Howard pursued a career in retailing for a few years prior […]

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BBBSKC – Legacy Invitational

May 22nd and June 5th were the dates for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational golf tournaments at The Deuce at The National Golf Club. Players enjoyed a wonderful gift salon, chair massages and a 19th hole reception. David Chaffin Cory Davis, Tim DeSett, Amy Overton, and Jamie Kerr David Dummermuth, […]

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The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 4th at The Kansas City Country Club. Thelma Dreyer, Eleanor Hauft and Jeanne Sosland served as the co-chairmen. Thelma Dreyer, Amy Sachse and Jewel Ball Chairman Nancy Sachse Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue of The Independent  Photo Credit: Wirken Photography

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