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War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race… Read More
The traditional BOTAR Presidents’ Tea was held on August 23rd at The Kansas City Country Club, led by Mandy and Meg Burditt, and Martha Gail Hughey and Andrea Hughey and… Read More
In just one year, Jorge Soberón-Hernández and his team at Arvest Bank led more than 170 financial literacy classes in Kansas City, helping hundreds of people gain the financial knowledge… Read More
We have long recognized that the arts can aid in certain types of healing. Music, art, and dance therapy — which have grown into sophisticated, goal-oriented disciplines — offer practical… Read More
In celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I of course turn to literature. Native stories are not just tales of sorrow and the past, but also encompass stories of joy, cultural pride, overcoming obstacles, fun, and celebrations of family and friendship.…
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Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham exchanged wedding vows on June 29th at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas. The daughter of Pam and Kevin Kramer of Overland Park, Kansas, and the son of Tina and…
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Kansas City native Lindsey Rood-Clifford has deep roots in the community where she has made it her mission to show the value of the arts and non-profit service. To her, the arts are more than entertainment — they’re essential to…
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October 5th was the date for Breaking Ground: Starlight’s 37th Annual Gala. Whitney Bartelli and Andrew Bogucki, and Anita and Dean Newton were the co-chairs. Jean and Don Wagner were the recipients of the Star Award, and Ora Reynolds was…
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Children’s Mercy Kansas City hosted Dream Big Day in September at Crown Center Square, with a one-mile walk and a family-friendly celebration. Dream Big Day brings the community together around the mission of providing answers, hope, and care to patients…
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The KC Live! Block in the Power & Light District was the site for Lucky to Know You: Sunday Night Live, a benefit for Kansas City Hospice on October 6th. The fun event featured delicious fare, drinks, games, prizes, and…
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Glendolyn Jackie Neely and Dr. William Ryan Jones will meet at the altar of the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, Kansas, on May 23rd. Glendolyn is the daughter of Mrs. Mark Ellery Neely of Chanute, Kansas, and the late…
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Kansas City Ballet Guild members gathered at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity on September 26th to assemble invitations for the Nutcracker Ball, to be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.…
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The American Royal organization hosted a Royal Welcome party to honor the belles and escorts of the 2024 BOTAR class on October 23rd at the American Royal facility. Guests were treated to a fun tour, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet of…
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Nearly 500 people gathered at Loews Kansas City Hotel to celebrate Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy’s first five years of service to our community at its Leading With Love galaon September 6th. The highlight of the evening was the heartfelt…
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