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Kansas City Auto Museum’s and The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County’s The Meadowbrook Car Show and A Cocktail Party

A Cocktail Party and The Meadowbrook Car Show were held recently in support of the Kansas City Auto Museum and The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County. Proceeds from the events will benefit the new Public Art Program of Johnson County Park & Recreation District, and the programs of the Kansas City Auto Museum, along with a new building location in Kansas City. The inaugural car show featured 100 vehicles on display at Meadowbrook Park.

 

Foundation Board Members Steve Baru, George Schlagel, Jeff Stewart, Laura McConwell, Travis Buell, and Erika Seward

 

Public Art Committee Members Meridith McKinley, Susan Mong, and John Gaar

 

Additional photos featured in the May 15, 2021 issue of The Independent.

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