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The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

The Kansas City Country Club was the lovely setting for the Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee on April 12th. Nancy Dreyer Sachse is serving as chairman of the 63rd anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 17th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Chairman Nancy Sachse and Vice Chairman Charlotte White Trapp and […]

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The Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

Nancy and Herb Kohn were the honorary chairmen, and Katie and Clyde Wendel served as the chairmen of The Truman Library Institute’s 17th annual Wild About Harry dinner. The April 7th event was held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mark Halperin and John Heilemann were the keynote speakers, and Dr. […]

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Children’s Mercy – Great HeighTS Clinic

A Pink Party was held recently at Children’s Mercy’s Great HeighTS Clinic. Sporting KC and the Shadow Buddies Foundation hosted the event that featured tiaras, nail polish, hair and make-up, and Disney princess accessories. Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome that affect’s a girl’s development. Amanda […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Edgar Palacios

Edgar Palacios is a senior director of resource development and community engagement at Connections to Success. He is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017. Edgar is a co-chairman of the social committee and serves on the Law and Order Task Force.  Mercedes Givens and Edgar Palacios Also featured in the May 13, 2017 […]

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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope

March 30th was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope. Honorees were CASA volunteers Saarah Ahmad, Drew Staum, Cathy Matlack, and Ballard Yeates. Lisa Gunderson, Pat Austin, Karen Jaqua, Susan Fronzack, Cyndi Weld, and Laura Eatherly Stephanie Kamphoefner, Meredith Gaigals, Hilary Lemon, Maureen Lindstrom, and Ellen Clune Additional photos featured […]

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The Symphony League – Symphony Ball

September 9th is the date for The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “An Evening in Vienna,” to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a magnificent night of waltzes performed by the Kansas City Symphony, a silent auction, cocktails and delicious Viennese cuisine. Suzanne Shank and Pam Bruce […]

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Rockhurst High School – Spectacular Auction

April 8th was the date for Rockhurst High School’s Spectacular Auction, “RockAloha!” Outgoing President Father Terrence A. Baum, SJ. was named an honorary alumna and was presented with an endowed scholarship in his name and a Rockhurst High School class ring. Steph and Andy Eilert, Lisa and Scott Hallier, Rebecca and Brad Hewlett, Karin and […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – New Member Class

On April 10th, Kansas City Young Matrons hosted a luncheon to welcome the 2017-18 new member class. Elizabeth Weiler and Becky McCormack were the co-chairmen. Mary Ring, Terry McGhie and Mary Pat Williams  (Seated) Coleen Flathman, Andrea Alford and Cyndi James (standing) Gail Van Way, Margy Ronning and Sue Lund Additional photos featured in the […]

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The Jewel Ball – Nancy Dreyer Sachse

The ladies who lead the activities of The Jewel Ball each year share a very special bond, as well as a sense of humor, comfortable shoes and an enormous amount of respect for two cultural pillars of the Kansas City community – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. In order to […]

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Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast

April 5th was the date of Jackson County CASA’s 17th annual Light of Hope Breakfast at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a presentation of the Teresa Rabideau Award for Volunteer Excellence to Mary Lampton and the Light of Hope Award to The Gould Charitable Foundation and The […]

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National World War I Museum and Memorial – In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace

On April 6th, dignitaries from more than 25 countries traveled to Our Town to witness In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace: Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I  at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Jeanne Glazer, Board Chairman Mark Jorgenson and Ann and Bob Regnier Representatives of nations who […]

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Women’s Employment Network – 2017 Luncheon

April 4th was the date for the Women’s Employment Network’s 2017 Luncheon. State Street Kansas City was honored with the 2017 Beth K. Smith award for its outstanding commitment to the Women’s Employment Network. Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt served as co-chairmen. Co-chairmen Lisa Ginter and Angela Hurt flanked Sherry Turner, WEN. Millie Edwards Nottingham […]

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Congratulations, Laura & David!

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Joel Prostic of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Michele Prostic, to David Jon Peetz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jon Peetz of Spring Lake, New Jersey. The bride-to-be is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She graduated cum laude from The […]

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Kansas City Symphony Alliance – 48th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance will host the 48th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse until May 14th at 816 Gleed Terrace. The first Symphony Designers’ Showhouse was presented in 1970. The project has enabled the Kansas City Symphony Alliance to contribute more than five million dollars to the Kansas City Symphony. The Interior Design Student Association at […]

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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Award Celebration

More than 350 supporters of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy celebrated its 51st year at the annual Civic Service Award Celebration, “Our Next Chapter.” The March 26th event was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Crosby Kemper III and Jonathan Kemper were honored for their work with the Kansas City Public Library. Elizabeth and Paul […]

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Congratulations, Lisa & Kelly!

Susan Virden Carpenter and Mr. Kirk Weldon Carpenter, both of Prairie Village, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Carpenter, to Kelly Price McKee, the son of Margaret McKee of Fallbrook, California. Lisa is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Virden, the late Ruth Carpenter and the late […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Kimberly Wilkerson

Kimberly Wilkerson holds executive leadership positions and oversees operations on the boards of KCPT Public Television 19 and 909 The Bridge and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Working closely with both boards and the organization’s leaders, Micheal Lawrence, BBBSKC; and Kliff Kuehl, KCPT/The Bridge; she gets to make a high level impact […]

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The Children’s Place – Brews & BBQ

More than 250 guests enjoyed Brews & BBQ on March 23rd at Boulevard Brewing Company. Hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, proceeds support the healthy development of young children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma. Eain Lubbers, Jacy Porter and Molly and Andy Heise Jeremy and Alexa Clark Young Advisory […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – 50th Annual Gala

October 7th is the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 50th Annual Gala, “The Diamond Ball,” at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The event will kick off the Kansas City Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee season. Melanie and Michael Fenske are serving as the chairmen. The Ballet Guild is a group of […]

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26th Annual DeLaSalle Movie Benefit

February 23rd was the date for the 26th Annual DeLaSalle Movie Benefit at B&B Theatres, Overland Park 16. Guests enjoyed an evening of drinks, a strolling buffet featuring many of Our Town’s best restaurants, Mystery Boxes designed by art students, and a surprise screening of the movie, Hidden Figures. Tim Donahue was the honorary chairman.  […]

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Park University – Grand Reopening

On March 14th, alumni, guests and members of the faculty and board of trustees celebrated Park University’s grand reopening of its downtown campus center at 911 Main Street, Suite 300, Kansas City, Missouri. Guests enjoyed a demonstration of Park University Pirate Patch classroom technology. Cathy Smith addressed the crowd. Also featured in the April 15, […]

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