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Stems: A Garden Soiree

Mark your calendars for June 22nd for Stems: A Garden Soiree at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Jill and Mayor Carl Gerlach will serve as the honorary chairmen. Stroll through the beautiful gardens, savor food and wine, music, en plein air art, and fireworks. The event is presented by the Arts & Recreation […]

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Camp WINners

The team captains for Camp WIN are high school aged girls who act as camp counselors. They are mentors and motivators for the campers and help the coaches and instructors. “I look forward to being a team captain every summer because of the wonderful opportunity it brings for me to meet new people and make […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kris Rauh

Kris Rauh is the vice president of development for the Mid America Chapter, National MS Society. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing the fundraising, budgets, sponsorships, and logistics for 31 Walk MS events, four Bike MS events and two Dinner of Champions. Kris is a member of the 2014 class of Centurions and is currently serving […]

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Treads & Threads

The 12th Annual Treads & Threads will roar into the Kansas Speedway on September 6th to benefit The University of Kansas Hospital. This party with a purpose will feature country music duo Big & Rich and delicious fare from more than 20 top local restaurants, caterers and dessert specialists. The Sunderland Family are the honorary […]

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Westport Garden Club – Entertaining Gardens

Enjoy a rare garden and home tour, hosted by the Westport Garden Club, on May 18th. Entertaining Gardens is a benefit Powell Gardens’ “Good to Grow” program. The event will feature six stunning gardens, with three of them including tours of the homes; a gift shop and a garden raffle. Don Hall and the late […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – The Kansas City Red Coaters

The Kansas City Red Coaters are a community-service organization comprised of 70 volunteers who are passionate about the Kansas City Chiefs and giving back to Our Town. The Red Coaters contributed more than 3500 hours of community service in 2012 and joined with Clark Hunt, Chiefs Cheerleaders and KC Wolf to collect over $40,000 to […]

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The Pembroke Hill School – Clothesline Sale

April 19th and 20th are the dates for The Pembroke Hill School’s annual Clothesline Sale. The sale will be held in the school’s Pierson Gymnasium on the Ward Parkway campus. Beth Dillow and Heather Johntz are serving as the co-chairmen. Merchandise will include furniture, clothing for the entire family, housewares, baby items, toys, jewelry, holiday decorations and […]

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Ozanam – Golf Classic

May 20th is the date for the Ozanam Golf Classic to be held at Ironhorse Golf Club. Guests will enjoy a putting contest, silent auction and raffle, a delicious lunch from Panera Bread of Kansas, the four-person scramble tournament, and an awards ceremony. Brady Wombolt is the chairman, and Joe Lauria is serving as the emcee of […]

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2013 Art and Design Auction

June 1st is the date for the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2013 Art and Design Auction at the school. Meg and Bill Zahner are the honorary chairmen, and Kathy and Mark Donovan and Mary and Richard Wetzel are serving as the co-chairmen. “Innovation” is the theme of the event and guests will enjoy delicious fare from Lon […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Nikki Howell

Nikki Howell is originally from Independence, Missouri. She is the managing shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart. To stay connected in the community, Nikki serves on the steering committee for Centurions. She is extremely proud of the Centurion’s legacy project this year, which supports Learn, Grow, Give – a partnership between Centurions, the […]

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Kauffman Ambassadors – Winter Meeting

January 24th was the date for the annual Winter Meeting for the Ambassadors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres at the Grand Street Cafe. Special entertainment was provided by Shanice Hayes and Maurice Hayes. The father and daughter vocalist team from Our Town were finalists on the television show, America’s Got Talent. Dick […]

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Shawnee Mission Medical Center – 50th Anniversary

April 17th is the date for Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s 50th Anniversary at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Jeannette Nichols, J.C. “Jay” Nichols III and Loretta Nichols are the honorary co-chairmen, and Jeanne Olofson is the chairman. Shawnee Mission Medical Center was built back in the 1960′s when members of the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist […]

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Rising Star Reflections – Mary and Richard Wetzel

Mary and Richard Wetzel were members of the Rising Stars, Class of 2011 and their service and commitment to our community has continued. They are the co-chairmen for the Kansas City Art Institute’s Art and Design Auction on June 1st at the KCAI campus.  Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent Richard and Mary […]

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The Westport Garden Club – Entertaining Gardens

The Westport Garden Club will host Entertaining Gardens on May 18th. Marilyn Hebenstreit and Ginny McCanse are the co-chairmen. The tour will feature six private gardens, with three of them including part of the homes. Each garden will be prepared for a festive occasion to inspire outdoor entertaining. Proceeds from the event will benefit Powell Garden’s “Good to […]

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In the Spotlight – Angel Gala

August 24th is the date for the Kansas City Hospice House’s annual Angel Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Carol and Arnold Caviar are the honorary chairmen, and Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro are the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro, co-chairmen  

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