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March of Dimes – Local Impact Celebration

June 7th was the date for March of Dimes’ Local Impact Celebration at The Brass on Baltimore. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning more about the organization’s fundraising in Our Town and its Community, Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support Programs.  Stacy Duncan, Chad and Sarah Nelson and Jeremy Higgins Ken Jackson, Shalea Harris, […]

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KidsTLC – Benefit17

The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium is the lovely setting for KidsTLC Benefit17. Sybil and Greg Orman are serving as chairmen of the November 4th event. Guests will enjoy fabulous fare, live and silent auctions and a drawing for a new Honda Civic. There will be a Patrons’ Party, and a lively After Party will […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & David!

Mr. and Mrs. David Jerome Zimmer of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Hockaday Zimmer, to David Bobbitt Noel III, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bobbitt Noel, Jr. of Houston, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Lewis Cunningham of Dallas, Texas, and the late […]

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Celebrate the Coterie: where there are no small characters

Celebrate the Coterie: where there are no small characters was held on June 10th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Theresa Stoker served as the chairman. Jeanne Sosland, advisory board member; was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Van Der Laan, board member; Rebecca Schwietz, Elizabeth and Ian Arnold, and Michael […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jessica Nelson

Jessica Nelson is a member of Centurions, class of 2018. She is a Kansas City native, who graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. Jessica careers as managing director at TeamKC: Life+Talent at the Kansas City Area Development Council. Right now, Jessica is counting down the days until […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Amanda Middaugh

Amanda Middaugh is manager of corporate and special events fundraising at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Her responsibilities include leading the fundraising and event planning efforts for KCRep’s annual gala, A Fearless Fête. Amanda graduated from Drury University with degrees in art history and fine arts. She is a member of the Centurions, class of […]

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Congratulations, Sarah & Bernard!

Sarah Ellen Smart and Bernard Lee Parham were united in matrimony on April 22nd in Kirk Hall at the Kansas City Public Library. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Love of Leawood and Mr. Christopher Smart of Prairie Village. Sarah is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pachter of Overland […]

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CASA SuperHero 5K

Corporate Woods was the setting for the fourth annual CASA SuperHero 5K benefiting CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties and Jackson County CASA was held on June 25th. Creative costumes were everywhere – and, for the first time, dogs were allowed at the event. Heather Physioc with Ford as Captain America and Otto as Batman […]

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The Symphony Ball – Anne and Howard Elsberry

Anne and Howard Elsberry will serve as honorary chairmen of the Symphony Ball, which will be held on September 9th. Both the Elsberrys grew up in Moberly, Missouri. They are graduates of Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) in Kirksville. After graduation, Howard pursued a career in retailing for a few years prior […]

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BBBSKC – Legacy Invitational

May 22nd and June 5th were the dates for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational golf tournaments at The Deuce at The National Golf Club. Players enjoyed a wonderful gift salon, chair massages and a 19th hole reception. David Chaffin Cory Davis, Tim DeSett, Amy Overton, and Jamie Kerr David Dummermuth, […]

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The Jewel Ball – Debutante Tea

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held on June 4th at The Kansas City Country Club. Thelma Dreyer, Eleanor Hauft and Jeanne Sosland served as the co-chairmen. Thelma Dreyer, Amy Sachse and Jewel Ball Chairman Nancy Sachse Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue of The Independent  Photo Credit: Wirken Photography

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – 29th Annual Ball, “Tribute”

Ashley and Ramin Cherafat served as the chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 29th Annual Ball, “Tribute,” which was held on April 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The festivities included a social hour, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a delicious five-course meal. Six influential leaders were honored […]

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Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade took place on June 4th at Mission Hills Country Club. Dan Bolen served as event chairman, with Hunter Wolbach as event co-chairman. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball entertained their mothers and grandmothers with songs and handed them roses. The Gentlemen enjoyed a light moment. Kay Beck and Jay Guastello […]

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Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art – Beyond Beyonds

“DAZZLING!” was the theme of Beyond Beyonds, which took place on April 29th at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests enjoyed lavish buffets and desserts and live entertainment by Will Matthews’ The Saturday Night Trio. Hundreds of Our Town’s most prominent collectors competed in a live auction for major works of art by regionally, […]

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Kansas City Museum Foundation – The Derby Party

The Kansas City Museum Foundation hosted The Derby Party on May 6th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, entertainment by Victor & Penny and Southern fare from The Westside Local. The event honored the Long family’s love of horses and the equestrian legacy of Loula Long Combs. Tom and Elizabeth Paolini Danee Wallace and David Greenwald Additional photos […]

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian Awards Banquet

The 27th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards Banquet was held on May 5th at The View at Briarcliff. The event featured entertainment and delicious refreshments, in addition to spotlighting those who do so much for Our Town.  Jamie Cummings and John Isenberg were proclaimed Honorary Stars. As in other years, students at area schools wrote […]

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Welcome House – Fourth Annual Breakfast

More than 800 supporters of the Welcome House attended the Fourth Annual Breakfast at the Overland Park Convention Center on May 11th. A coveted round of golf with longtime supporter Tom Watson led the auction offerings. Rick Fleenor claimed a winning ticket. Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue  Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder […]

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Create the Night…Through the Eyes of Picasso

Christy and Bill Gautreaux will be serving as the honorary chairmen for the Committee of 100’s black-tie gala, Create the Night…Through the Eyes of Picasso, on October 14th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Guests will have an opportunity to see this internationally-renowned exhibition, which presents how non-western art influenced the work of Picasso. The […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Thompson!

Chandler Bramanti Hampton and Justin Ross Thompson were married on May 13th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth George Block of Our Town. Chandler is the granddaughter of Mary Florence Bramanti of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the late Dr. Henry Rudolfo Bramanti, Mrs. […]

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The University of Kansas Health System – Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration

June 6th was the date for The University of Kansas Health System’s seventh annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The awards recognized individuals and organizations that share the hospital’s vision and whose leadership and philanthropy have contributed to its success. Tammy Peterman and Dr. Lee […]

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Congratulations, Grace & Charles!

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wiley Curran of Fairway, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Grace Lane Curran, to Mr. Charles Atlas Ward, the son of Mr. Christopher John Ward of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Page Crowther of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Mr. and […]

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