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The Thin Margin – OWNKC

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Operation Breakthrough – 50th Birthday Celebration

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Have A Heart – Valentine’s Day 2021

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Lillian and Dr. Rex Diveley

Toast To Olde Tymes

Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Malone

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Culinary Curiosity – Va Bene

Culinary Curiosity

Crib Note – Peter Kirk McKee

SOCIAL CIRCLES

WHAT’S ON THE WEB TONIGHT, DEAR?

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Spotlight on Centurions – Wendy Saylin

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The Center For Practical Bioethics – Humility, Health and Healing: Where do we go from here?

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals GKC Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration

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Cheers to Volunteers! Michelle Carlstedt

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Brian Votava

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JUST FOLKS: They’re not exactly normal suburbanites (but almost)

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Art Scene – Kwanza Humphrey

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Homegrown – Being Kind Is Cool

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – 1978: Fashion Forward

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – January 2021

RACHEL'S READS

Toast To Olde Tymes – Arthur Kraft

Toast To Olde Tymes

JCRB|AJC – 2020 Virtual Human Relations Event

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Spotlight on Centurions – Zack Donnelly

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Virtual Most Wanted Auction

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2021 Jewel Ball Chairman

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Crib Note – Grant Allen Hoefer

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Folly Theater – 6th Annual Folly Frolic

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – 2020 Nutcracker Ball Private Broadcast

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Culinary Curiosity – The Town Company

Culinary Curiosity

HALO – Virtual ArtReach Auction, “The Main Event”

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SIMPLY THE BEST: Symphony rejoices at landing one of America’s finest

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Children’s Mercy – Virtual Red Hot Night

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Homegrown – Home For The Holidays: Designing A Warm And Welcoming Tablescape With Local Favorites

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Mary Adele Bryant Georgen

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – December 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Culinary Curiosity – Duck and Roll

Culinary Curiosity

STRONG ENOUGH: Performers find resilience and innovation in the midst of crisis

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Spotlight on Centurions – Demetrius Peterson

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Chris Elkins MacFaden

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KVC Health Systems – Groovy Virtual Gala

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Phoenix Family

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Wayside Waifs – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Congratulations, Lauren & Brennan!

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GIFTED AND BLACK: Kansas City’s performing artists strive toward new levels of equality

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Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City – Ribbon Cutting

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Homegrown – It’s A Wrap: Cozy And Classy For Cooler Temps

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Children’s Mercy – Nick & Jake’s Fore the Kids Golf Tournament

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Kellie Sullivan

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Spotlight on Centurions – Lisa Womack

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Helen Houston McDermand Nelson

Toast To Olde Tymes

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault – Community Luncheon

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Kansas City Young Audiences – Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Jason Wright

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The American Royal – 2020 Junior Premium Livestock Auction

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Art Scene – Wolfe Brack

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LIFE AFTER GEORGE: Former New York City Ballet dancer finds niche right here in her home town

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Delights Of Decades Past – Electric Park

Toast To Olde Tymes

Rachel’s Reads – November 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Jackson County CASA – Cocktails for CASA

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Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City – Golf for Girls

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Crib Note – Mayve Amelia Kemp

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – William Trakas

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SEND THE VERY BEST: Lyric to make history with fresh version of holiday classic

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The Dish With Ann – Billie’s Grocery

THE DISH WITH ANN

Congratulations, Carolyn & Kaleb!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

The Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, & Be Jolly for the Folly Picnic Fundraiser

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BEING FRANK: Sky’s the limit for Kansas City-born actor

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Logan Clendening

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Virginia Margaret Weber

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Nate Chastain

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Art Scene – Cara Spencer

Art Scene

The Stuff Of Which Dreams Are Made – Travis Kelce

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Children’s Mercy – Dream Big Day

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2020 Class of Rising Stars Bess Wallerstein Huff

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – 10th Annual Plaza 10K

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Park International Center for Music – Stanislav & Friends

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 47th Annual Snow Ball

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Homegrown – Galleries On The Grid: Investing In Local Fine Art

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

A Few Of My Favorite Things By Heather N. Paxton

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Cheers to Volunteers! Alane Watts

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Spotlight on Centurions – Kelsey Rockey

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Jackson County CASA – CARnival for CASA

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The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

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The Dish With Ann – Thelma’s Kitchen

THE DISH WITH ANN

Graffiti Attic Union Station

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MIRACLE ON THE MUDDY: Kansas City surprises nation with bold new venture

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Rachel’s Reads – October 2020

RACHEL'S READS

Spotlight on Centurions – Greg Moore

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39th Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

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Cristo Rey – Dancing with the Kansas City Stars

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MAKING LEMONADE WITHOUT LEMONS: Despite challenges, arts groups have plenty to offer this fall

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2020 Directors of Philanthropy

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KidsTLC – KidsTLC Open

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Fountains In Our Town – Firefighters Fountain and Memorial

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Homegrown – Hometown Downtown: A Look At Surrounding Downtown Areas Filled With Character And Charm

Homegrown: Living The Independent Life

Toast To Olde Tymes – Paul Gardner

Toast To Olde Tymes

Crib Note – Jordan Daniel Horigan

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Spotlight on Centurions – Jen Houston

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Cheers to Volunteers! – The Salvation Army

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SING, DANCE, REJOICE: Choir with ambitious goals celebrates 25 years of success

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Fountains In Our Town –  Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain

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