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Angels of the Children’s Place Gala

April 4th is the date for the Angels of the Children’s Place Gala. Nancy and Steve Hooley are serving as honorary chairmen of the event which will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and dancing.  Also featured in the December 7th issue of The Independent […]

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The 40th Annual Snow Ball

The 40th Annual Snow Ball will be held on January 18th at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Three addressing parties were hosted recently by Connie Euston, Jeni Haake, Shannon Lillis, and Jeannine Wilkerson.  Also featured in the November 30th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Fixation Media Patty Becka and Debbie Huber The […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Darren Prenger

Darren Prenger is the director of business development for ECCO Select, an award-winning IT consulting and services firm based in Our Town. Darren is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2014. He participated in the Community Leadership Committee and Sports Task Force last year. Darren is currently serving on the social and retreat committees […]

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TAKE FIVE

March 7th is the date for the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s third annual Take Five event to be held at The Guild. Guests will have the chance to win incredible prize packages. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Andrea Nigh Photography 2013 Committee Members: (Front row) Becca […]

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2014 Lyric Opera Ball

“Diamonds are Forever,” is the theme of The 2014 Lyric Opera Ball, presented by The Lyric Opera Circle. Bonne and Cliff Illig are the honorary chairmen, and Jeanette Prenger is serving as the chairman. The grand event will be held on April 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured […]

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The Kansas City Repertory Theatre – A Fearless Fête

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre will celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking theatre at A Fearless Fête 2014 on May 30th at the Spencer Theatre. Deanna and Greg Graves are serving as the honorary chairmen of the event which will feature performance  highlights from the past five decades, games and commemorative events, a live auction, creative […]

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American Girl Fashion Show

November 9th was the date for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ American Girl Fashion Show at Deer Creek Country Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kansas Children’s Service League. Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent  (Front row) McKenzie Pomerenke and Riley Smitko (back row) Kaitlyn Summerour, […]

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In the Spotlight – 10th Annual Red Hot Night

February 8th is the date for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics’ 10th Annual Red Hot Night. Mikel and Dave Flickinger and Stacie and Kevin Needham are the honorary co-chairmen. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Photo […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Alex Couchonnal McManus

As part of the Centurions Program, Class of 2014,  Alex Couchonnal McManus is co-chairman of the community leadership committee, where she identifies board member positions and provides leadership training opportunities. Alex is currently the business development manager at Bayer HealthCare – Animal Health, where she works to acquire new products, technology and companies to increase […]

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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon

January 31st is the date for WIN for KC’s 20th Annual Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. WIN for KC recognizes local girls and women for their community contributions and achievements in sports and fitness.  Also featured in the November 16th issue of The Independent Lisa Stalcup with Sarah […]

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Village Shalom – 2013 Ages of Excellence Celebration 

Final plans are in the works for Village Shalom’s 2013 Ages of Excellence Celebration on November 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center. Pella Fingersh and James Klein are serving as the co-chairmen. The evening will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward as guest speaker and the posthumous presentation of the Stephen J. Schoenfeld Volunteer […]

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Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

Eddie Kennison, one of Our Town’s most beloved former Kansas City Chiefs, is leading the way to raise funds to battle lupus at the Walk with Us to Cure Lupus on November 2nd at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Proceeds from the event will raise funds to find a cure for lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – John Burgess

John Burgess joined Walsworth Publishing Company in 2009 and serves as director of strategy and innovation. John is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014 and serves as co-chairman of the Curriculum Committee. John also contributes his time and talent to the Gillis Center for Children and Families, Cornerstones of Care and Junior Achievement. […]

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Human Relations Dinner – Henry Bloch

November 24th is the date for the Jewish Community Relations Bureau l American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Dinner to be held at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Anita B. Gorman, Phil Kirk, David H. Westbrook, and Kristi Wyatt are serving as the co-chairmen. The Honorable John Lewis, Congressman from Georgia and civil rights […]

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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

A Patron Preview will take place on December 5th at the Kansas City Art Institute, the evening before its much-anticipated end-of-semester exhibition and sale of student artwork. Pam and Gary Gradinger are the chairmen. Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent  Pam and Gary Gradinger, chairmen  

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Women’s Foundation – 21st Annual Luncheon

On December 6th, the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City will host the 21st Annual Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. America Ferrera, who plays Betty Suarez on ABC’s Ugly Betty, will be the featured speaker. America is a passionate advocate for women and girls, devoting her time to Save the Children, […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – William Sosna

William Sosna is a staff scientist at MRIGlobal. Bill serves in the medical countermeasures division and has worked overseas on a classified program to combat the War on Terror. Bill is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2014. He serves  as co-chairman of the trip committee, where is he responsible for logistics, entertainment and […]

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2013 Community Ball and Cotillion

The Cedar Creek Swim and Racquet Club was the setting for the Mothers’ Tea for the 2013 Community Ball and Cotillion of the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. The beautiful gown that will be worn by the young ladies at the 63rd annual Ball was unveiled. The Ball will be held on December […]

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