Guests enjoyed an evening at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park hosted its annual Stems: A Garden Soirée under a gorgeous evening sky. The festivities included creative food and drink, entertainment, art, and the beautiful gardens. The celebration was a huge success, benefiting the gardens, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and public art initiatives that keep our community vibrant and connected.
Board of Directors and Staff Members: Sonya McLelland, Korinne Armour, Jennifer Gerlach, Elaine Stolze, Fred Spears, Kimberly Wilkerson, Clayton Smith, Mitch Spencer, Bess Wallerstein Huff, Brit Waye, Jeff Byers, Heather Krejci, Marga Spangler, Eric Kratty, Melissa Trierweiler, Jocelyn Beckley, Ken Selzer, Laura Harsch, and Jennifer CairnsBrandon and Melissa MaxeyAmy and the Honorable Curt SkoogAlex Dennis and Emma VogtLandon and Melody Griffith with Cherry and Steve ShimkusM. Joe Comer and Dr. Marc EnyartDarik and Amy SalemSean and Jennifer Cairns, Meredith Cairns, Olivia Cairns, and Anita and Don HorineColin and Regan Novick
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