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MOCSA – Fall Forum

The Overland Park Marriott was the site for MOCSA’s Fall Forum. Michele Manne Snyder and Vince Sabia were the co-chairmen. Guests watched a powerful segment from MOCSA’s educational video series, “Lockers: A Teen Relationship Series.” A panel of experts discussed sexual violence in Johnson County.

Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  David Remley

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(Seated) Juanita Roy, Dennis and Stephene Moore, Kim Batty, and Diane Hayden (standing) Jill Truitt, Cheryl Mitchell and Helen Wewers
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(Seated) Debbie Neustadt, Cathy Taylor-Osborne, Marsha Werning, and Tatiana Stout (standing) Maggie Nigro, Katherine Jones and Donna Ackerman (Seated) Amy Moench, Debbie Windham and Michael Medis (standing) Michelle Herman, Jaime Skultety and Kim Medis
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(Seated) Sheriff Frank Denning, Kevin Cavanaugh, Gary Howell, and Rita Jones (standing) Lyla Thompson, Corinna Sander, Kerin Shore, and Valerie Kamb

 

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…