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Ticket to the World – 2016 Barstow Auction

Ticket to the World – 2016 Barstow Auction, a benefit for The Barstow School Annual Fund, was held on February 20th at The Ritz Charles. Parents, alumni and friends enjoyed silent and live auctions, music and dinner in a vintage airline. Susie Caisley, Kris Carlgren and Amy Graham served as co-chairmen. Sharon McDonald and Tara […]

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Crib Note – Dominick Scott Pearce

While Kansas City was celebrating our boys in blue, Michaela and Patrick Pearce, Jr. were celebrating the arrival of their boy in blue, Dominick Scott Pearce. Dominick arrived on November 2nd, the day the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. The darling baby boy joins his big brother Patrick Michael, age three. Dominick weighed […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Robinson!

Anne Elizabeth Anderson Winter and Adam Connor Robinson were married on September 25th at Christ Community Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winter of Mission Hills. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Robinson of Mission. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner […]

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – White Coat Gala

Dr. Ronan Tynan, Paralympics champion, renowned Irish tenor and orthopedic physician; is the keynote speaker for Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The April 9th event will celebrate Truman Medical Center’s 40th anniversary. Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates are serving as the chairmen. Dr. Ronan Tynan, keynote […]

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MOCSA – 2016 Community Luncheon

MOCSA’s 2016 Community Luncheon will be held on May 6th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-director of We End Violence; is the keynote speaker. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull are serving as honorary co-chairmen. Honorary Co-chairmen Bill and Carole Cobb and Debbie and […]

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The Young Friends of Art – Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines

Jennifer Howerton was the chairman of The Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Coloring Outside the Lines on January 23rd at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 1,400 guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare and spectacular entertainment. Damian Lair and Leah Vomhof, co-chairman Godfrey Riddle, Erinn Faulconer, Brent Kimmi, and Shannon Rolle Lucia Aerial Performing […]

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Variety Children’s Charity – Variety Show

April 9th is the date for Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City’s Variety Show 2016 at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. Shirley Pryor is serving as the honorary chairman. Guests will enjoy performances from a variety of local entertainers and a special finale by Gary Gulman, comedian from Last Comic Standing. Shirley Pryor, […]

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Congratulations, Katherine & Nick!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Randall Sweeney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Margaret Fitzgerald Sweeney, to Nicholas Alexander Gard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Franklin Gard of Our Town. Katherine is also the daughter of the late Margaret Lynn Fitzgerald Sweeney. She is the granddaughter of […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Eric!

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Crawford III of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Claire Crawford, to Eric Thomas Munninghoff, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Munninghoff of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Coleman of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ocean Reef, Florida, […]

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Congratulations, Lara & Brian!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart James Green of Vail, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lara Catherine Green, to Brian Glen Pryor, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Charles Pryor of Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moulton Green of Our Town and the late Dr. […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! –  Laura Gregory & Anne Blessing

Throughout the years, Laura Gregory and Anne Blessing’s leadership has led Reach Out and Read Kansas City through several important changes, including expansion to more than 52 clinics in the Kansas City area. More than one million new books have been distributed and community awareness has increased. Thank you, Laura and Anne for your passion […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Manuel Campos

Manuel Campos currently heads Sprint’s Hispanic Advertising initiatives. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the Arts and Culture Task Force and the communications committee. Manuel earned a degree in marketing management from California State Polytechnic University and a master of business administration degree from the Graziadio School of Business […]

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The Independent’s 2016 Class of Rising Stars

Karen Abramowitz, Senior account manager, marketing and communications, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Karen has been a team member of the ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS for seven years and has served as a team captain for four years. She has participated in three Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of […]

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The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée

Yvette and Doug Kinney are serving as chairmen of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée on June 25th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.  This annual summer celebration will feature fine wines, great fare, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show. Chairmen Yvette and Doug Kinney Also […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Austin Bickford

Austin Bickford and his brother, Julian Bickford, founded BicMedia, a video, animation and music production company, located in the Crossroads Arts District. Austin is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Wild Card Task Force and the social committee. Austin volunteers at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Great Plains SPCA and Phoenix […]

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Jason!

Mr. and Mrs. H. Steve Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Ruth Anderson, to Jason Brooks Orr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moffett Orr of Mission Hills. Kathryn is a graduate of Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She was an Omaha Symphony Debutante in […]

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Open Options – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon, a benefit for Open Options, will be held on May 6th at the DoubleTree by Hilton. This year’s honorees are Dr. Jeanne Drisko, Katie Dunn Fitzgerald, Jennifer Ingraham, Wendy Melland, Connie Mendolia, Patty Nigro, Jeanette Prenger, and Annette Sherrow. Laurie Ingram and Carmen Sabates are serving as co-chairmen, and Elizabeth […]

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Crib Note – Sylvana Chloe Kaufman

A pink bundle of joy named Sylvana Chloe Kaufman was born on September 18th. The darling baby girl is the daughter of Lauren and Trevor Kaufman of New York, New York. Sylvie joins her big brother Milo, age two. She weighed six pounds and was 18 inches long. Sylvie has blue eyes and brown hair. […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Lena Price and Tom Cohen

First Call has found a wonderful friend in Lena Price. She and her husband, Tom Cohen, were chairmen of the Celebration Evening in 2013 and 2014. Lena also joined the First Call Speakers Bureau and became an active board member. In addition, she has worked tirelessly to plan the Community Gratitude Luncheon, never shying away […]

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THE INDEPENDENT’S TOP TEN EVENTS OF 2016

More than 200 guests celebrated at The Independent’s Top Ten Party on February 16th at the beautiful 1900 Building. Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy was on display as the Top Ten Events of 2016 and The Independent’s 2017 Class of Rising Stars were announced. The Top Ten Events of 2016 10. Jewish Community Center […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Christopher!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frazier Bell of Prairie Village and Mr. Mark Robert Egerstrom of Monte Nido, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Adele Egerstrom, to Christopher James Rollings, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Rollings of Wilmette, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary Nesselrode of […]

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