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May 12th is the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 33rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Golf Classic to be held at Lake Quivira Country Club. Golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and an awards ceremony. Proceeds will support the growing demands of the seven food pantries and the new food distribution warehouse dedicated […]
Read MoreApril 11th is the date for The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet, to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy dinner and an awards ceremony which will recognize five individuals for their commitment and achievement in Kansas City sports. Denny Scott […]
Read MoreThe Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry will be held on April 10th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Cathy Schultz and Cathy Hedlund served as co-chairmen for the invitation addressing party that was held on February 25th at the beautiful home of Cathy Schultz. Also featured in the March 22nd […]
Read MoreApril 12th is the date for the Vignoble Food & Wine Fest at The National Golf Club. Dr. Carrie and Mischa Bastin, and Inge and George Richter are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner with wine parings, prepared by Top Chefs and brothers Michael Voltaggio and Bryan Voltaggio and Chef Michael […]
Read MoreGrace Li-Haug and Molly Kruse are this year’s recipients of the Scott Pioli Family Scholarship through WIN for KC. This annual scholarship is given to a high school senior girl who has been involved with WIN for KC through Camp WIN or the Youth Advisory Board. Congratulations, Grace and Molly! Also featured in the March […]
Read MoreTrent Green and David Gentile are the co-chairmen of the inaugural Chiefs Fantasy Camp, presented by The University of Kansas Hospital and the Hunt Family Foundation. The event will benefit The Center for Concussion Management at The University of Kansas Hospital. Limited to the first 100 participants, the Camp will feature several Chiefs greats serving […]
Read MorePowell Gardens is grateful to have Betty Boyd as such a dedicated and caring volunteer. Within the last year, she has contributed almost 500 hours of service at fundraisers, special events, selling memberships, and working in the Gardens a few days each week. Betty loves the caring dedication of the staff and volunteers. She appreciates […]
Read MoreIt will be a shoppers’ paradise at the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s seventh annual Books & Boutiques, to be held on April 4th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, shopping and a fashion show. Marlo Thomas is the featured speaker of the event which will benefit the Emergency Department at […]
Read MoreApril 25th is the date for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Half Day For Your Heart to be held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dana Abraham and Trish Walker are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, health expo, silent purse auction, education information, and speakers focused on […]
Read MoreWil Haygood will be the featured speaker at The Truman Library Institute’s 15th annual Wild About Harry to be held on April 10th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Wil is an award-winning journalist for The Washington Post, and best-selling author of The Butler; A Witness to History. Dr. Donna Shalala […]
Read MoreFor more than 20 years, Jan and Dave Knopke have been loyal supporters of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. They have served on numerous boards, committees and initiatives. Jan and Dave have been instrumental in the success of the annual Snow Ball, with Dave recently ending his 12 year role as the patron committee chairman. […]
Read MoreRenee Flowers is the executive director of Higher M-Pact, a non profit founded by her husband, Tyrone J. Flowers. The organization is dedicated to transforming the lives of high risk urban youth and communities. Renee is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015 and serves on the communications committee. She also serves on the […]
Read MoreDeanna and Greg Graves are the honorary chairmen of the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s seventh annual Books and Boutiques. Kim Madden is the event chairman and Dr. Patricia Martin is the medical staff chairman of the April 4th event to be held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a gourmet lunch, fashion show, […]
Read MoreThe Liberty Hospital Foundation’s sixth annual Twilight at the TreeHouse will be held on June 13th at the TreeHouse on the Liberty Hospital campus. Jennifer Huyser will serve as the chairman of the fun and casual evening. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Liberty Hospital Foundation that support the Liberty Hospital community. Also […]
Read MoreGina Hopkins is the lead Concerned Mother for Kansas City’s High Aspirations mentoring program. Gina oversees more than 30 volunteer Concerned Mothers whose young men are in the program. She also serves as secretary on the board of directors. High Aspirations serves the social, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs of African American males ages eight […]
Read MoreUnited Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Hats Off to Mothers on May 16th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Barbara Storm is the chairman of the event which will feature a delicious lunch and fabulous silent auction. The luncheon will honor these outstanding mothers: Marilyn Barth, Sherry Forsee, […]
Read MoreLynn Price is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015. She serves on the steering committee and is a member of the “Wildcard” Task Force. Lynn is a manager of the legal department and a principal of Terracon Consultants. She is a captain for a Polar Plunge team for the Special Olympics of Kansas, […]
Read MoreBoot scoot on over to Boots & Bow Ties on June 28th on the Crown Center Square. The Coterie Theatre will celebrate 35 years of professional theatre for young audiences with drinks, dinner and a country cabaret. Beth Ingram, Laurie and Chip Ingram and Jill Ingram Reynolds are the honorary co-chairmen, and Johyne Hamra is […]
Read MoreThe 2014 Community Luncheon will mark MOCSA’s 39th year of service in Our Town. The event will be held on May 2nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Erin Merryn is the keynote speaker, and Zulema and Terry Bassham and Christy and Bill Gautreaux are serving as the honorary co-chairmen. Also […]
Read MoreAnn Goodrich makes good things happen. Ann is retired and spends her time volunteering with many organizations that benefit children, including Reach Out and Read Kansas City. She reads to the children, serves as district captain and fills the clinics with other readers when she is not able to be there. Ann’s love for reading […]
Read MoreApril 26th is the date for The University of Kansas’ Rock Chalk Ball, “Jayhawks and Juleps,” at the Overland Park Convention Center. Laura and Todd Sutherland are the chairmen, and Steve Doocy, Fox & Friends, will serve as the emcee. Hats, bow ties and mint juleps will set a festive mood for this year’s Derby-themed […]
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