Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée
What’s a garden without birds? Or, in this case, Byrds? Anne and Wayne Byrd are the honorary chairmen for Stems: A Garden Soirée, which will be held on June 27th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Wayne was the founding president of the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, which is celebrating its 25th year. Proceeds support the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, public art installations in Overland Park, and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
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Anne and Wayne Byrd, honorary chairmen |
Also featured in the March 7, 2020 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kimberly Moduno
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