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Harvesters – Chefs Classic

Harvesters’ Chefs Classic 2015 will be held on June 28th at The American Restaurant. Mark R. Larrabee is serving as the honorary chairman. Chef Michael Corvino, The American Restaurant; will host an incredible dining experience where guests will enjoy the culinary talents of some of the finest chefs from throughout the area and around the […]

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In The Spotlight – Crescendo 2015!

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is gearing up for Crescendo 2015!, to be held on November 6th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Sherry and Gary Forsee are the honorary chairmen, and Melanie and Mike Fenske are serving as chairmen of the event that features cocktails, a sumptuous dinner and a […]

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Ozanam – Golf Classic

Ozanam’s Golf Classic, “Putting Kids on the Right Course,” will be held on May 11th at Ironhorse Golf Club. Brady Wombolt is serving as the chairman of the event that features a putting contest, silent auction, raffle, lunch, a four-person scramble tournament, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds support the children’s programs and services at Ozanam. […]

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The Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

The Overland Park Convention Center is the setting for The Saint Luke’s Foundation at Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s eighth annual Books & Boutiques. Alicia Cabrera-Hill, Kim Madden and Dr. Marsha Weaver are serving as the co-chairmen of the May 1st event. Guests will enjoy a delightful day of shopping, gourmet fare and fun. Laura McBride, […]

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Open Options UCP – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

Lynne Weilert is serving as chairman of the 12th annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon. The 12th annual event will be held on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Susan Bubb, Deanna Graves, Marilyn Harrison, Audrey Langworthy, Clara Paris, Sunday Siragusa, Peaches Tutera-Cunningham, and Twyla Wilson will be honored for their […]

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Stems: A Garden Soirée

The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s eighth annual Stems: A Garden Soirée will be held on June 27th at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Guests will enjoy fine wines, delicious fare from 24 restaurants, strolling through the gardens, plein air art, and fireworks. Victor & Penny and Funk Syndicate will provide […]

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Under a Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction

The 12th annual Under a Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction will be held on June 7th at Powell Gardens. Diane Phillips and Larry McMullen are the co-chairmen, and the Atha Family Foundation is the honorary chairman. The evening will feature cocktails, delectable fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and silent and live […]

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The Children’s Place – Chiefs Charity Game

The Children’s Place is the beneficiary of the 2015 Chiefs Charity Game at Arrowhead Stadium. David Lockton is the honorary chairman, and Patty and Don Kincaid are serving as the chairmen of the 32nd annual event that is one of the NFL’s most successful and unique community initiatives. David Lockton, honorary chairman Patty and Don […]

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

Pour For More, a cocktail fundraiser to benefit KidsTLC, will be held on May 8th at The Guild. Anne and Dr. Bart Putnam and Mathew Norgard are serving as the honorary co-chairmen of the event that will feature cocktails, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, dancing to local entertainment, and a fun photo booth. Honorary […]

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Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Lake Quivira Country Club is the setting for the 34th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas, on May 11th. More than 150 players will enjoy lunch, a round of golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds will help feed children in Northeast […]

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The Midwest Innocence Project – Faces of Innocence

April 29th is the date for The Midwest Innocence Project’s Faces of Innocence dinner. Judy Overton and Phyllis Norman are serving as co-chairmen of the event to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Michael Morton, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 25 years in prison, is the […]

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Kansas City Art Institute – Art and Design Auction

Come one, come all to an event you have to see to believe. On June 6th, an evening of art and atmosphere will be assembled on the beautiful campus of the Kansas City Art Institute. The 2015 Art and Design Auction will feature the amazing works of faculty and alumni artists. Chairmen Liz and Nate […]

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian Awards

Barbara Unell and Liz Uhlmann are the honorary co-chairmen, and Jenny Tuck and Cory Miller are the co-chairmen of Synergy Services’ 25th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards, to be held on May 8th at The View at Briarcliff. Dave Frantze, Jacque DeJesus and Holly Starr and Jennifer Surface will be celebrated as Honorary Stars. Proceeds […]

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Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS – Dining by Design

Dining by Design, a benefit for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) KC Chapter, will be held on October 3rd at the Kansas City Convention Center. The 25th and final event will showcase the personal passions of some of Our Town’s leading creative talents, as they each create their own dining environment. John Rufenacht […]

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Kansas City Art Institute – Art and Design Auction

June 6th is the date for the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction on the KCAI campus. Linda and Topper Johntz are serving as the honorary chairmen of the event that will feature a “Deviation” theme. Partygoers will enjoy delicious fare, fun surprises and live and silent auctions of works by KCAI […]

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Savor The Moment

April 25th is the date for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 26th annual Savor The Moment…A Taste of New Beginnings. Kathy and Jim Polsinelli are the chairmen of the event to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Chairmen Jim and Kathy Polsinelli Also featured in the February 7, 2015 […]

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

April 30th is the date for MOCSA’s 2015 Community Luncheon to be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Michelle and Peter deSilva and Jordan and Marcelo Claure are serving as the honorary co-chairmen of the event that will celebrate MOCSA’s 40th year of service in Our Town. Lara Logan is the keynote speaker. Marcelo […]

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In The Spotlight – Fashion For A Cause

The 10th anniversary Fashion For A Cause will be held on April 17th in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Prior to hosting the runway show, entertainer and actor Mario Lopez will mingle with fashion forward patrons at a VIP Experience. Proceeds benefit Truman Medical Centers’ essential care and services to women and […]

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Ellen Benson Merriman

Ellen Benson Merriman (Mrs. Michael Atha Merriman) will serve as the chairman of the 2015 Jewel Ball, which will be held on June 20th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Jewel Ball benefits The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. Page Branton Reed (Mrs. Bruce Alan Reed) will serve as the […]

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March of Dimes – March for Babies

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies event will be held on May 3rd in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Lenexa’s Alliance Data is serving as the chairman. Brenden Steffens, Kim Prange and Jeremy Kingsley, all with Alliance Data; plan to lead the effort to engage employees in the March of Dimes’ mission […]

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

The Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry will be held on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Liberation Trilogy is the special guest speaker, and the Honorable Bob Dole will receive the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. Henry Bloch, Bill […]

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