June 22nd was the date for The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée, which was held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bo and Bill Stueck were the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the city’s public art master plan.
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| Nancy and Jim Holland | 
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| Funk Syndicate performed for the guests. | 
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| Kate Pettijohn, Pat Blanchat, Justin Onwiler, Carlos Corredor, and Mike Hopson | 
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| Rick Morris and Karen Veverka | 
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| Ann and Bob Regnier | 
Additional photos featured in the August 31, 2019 issue of The Independent