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Kansas City Zoo – Kids’ Jazzoo

Kids’ Jazzoo will be held on September 10th.  The event, designed for children ages three to 12, will feature opportunities to see the animals up close, create crafts, enjoy taste treats from local restaurants, and groove to live entertainment.  Robbin Reynolds is serving as the chairman.  Proceeds will benefit the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoo Learning Fund.  

Also featured in the July 23rd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Darren Kennedy

Kids Jazzoo Committee Photo

Committee Members: (Front row) Shelly Summar, Gina Penner, Robbin Reynolds, chairman; Ann Fasel, Ann Long, and Libby Blair (back row) Kathy Smith, Heather Wong, Kisa White, Kristen Schotte, Mary Weed, Emily Clark, Jan Rowe, Diane Johnson, Sarah Decoursey Griggs, Susan Wilper, and Sally Ehrich

 

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