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SUMMARY:Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph - Hope Ball
DESCRIPTION:Hope Ball\nThe black-tie evening will feature outstanding ambiance\, dinner\, dancing\, and goodwill; while celebrating faith-filled high school standouts and supporting programs that uplift thousands of neighbors in need across the region. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization helps people move to a better life through hope-filled care\, services\, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/catholic-charities-of-kansas-city-st-joseph-hope-ball-2/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ability KC - Ability Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The annual Ability Luncheon commemorates the progress and accomplishments made at Ability KC through the dedication of our staff and the resilience of our patients and their families. We honor our patients and celebrate another year of growth by sharing stories and thanking those who made them possible. \nAbility Luncheon\n\n\nTo build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/ability-kc-ability-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Zook at Ability KC":MAILTO:gemma.zook@abilitykc.org
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SUMMARY:Life Unlimited - Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:This annual event recognizes mothers who have demonstrated the remarkable ability to balance family life\, personal achievement\, and service to our community. Jeanette Prenger is the 2025 chairman. \nHats Off to Mothers Luncheon\n\n\nTo support people with developmental disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/life-unlimited-hats-off-to-mothers-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%C2%A0Adams - Life Unlimited":MAILTO:aadams@luinc.org
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Ballet's Sugar Plum Fairy Children's Ball
DESCRIPTION:An enchanting experience awaits you! Feel the magic as the Sugar Plum Fairy leads you on an adventure filled with whimsy and wonder. Delight in exciting activities\, a delicious three-course luncheon\, and more\, before you are whisked away to a performance of The Nutcracker. \n\nKansas City Ballet; To inspire and engage through the beauty\, power\, and passion of dance. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-ballets-sugar-plum-fairy-childrens-ball/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace%C2%A0Ingham":MAILTO:glewis@kcballet.org
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Ballet Guild's The Nutcracker Ball
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fabulous evening of cocktails\, dinner\, and dancing. Ball underwriters and benefactors will also enjoy a separate reception. \n\nKansas City Ballet Guild; The more than 200 Guild members serve as advocates for dance and ballet in the Kansas City community. We enjoy exclusive educational programming\, fun opportunities to meet the dancers\, and invites to special events. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-ballet-guilds-the-nutcracker-ball/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Anne%C2%A0Dondlinger":MAILTO:balletball@kcballet.org
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SUMMARY:Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC's 2023 Human Relations Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate civic and community leader Joe Reardon as he receives the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award\, which is presented annually to an outstanding individual who leads by example\, lives a life of selflessness\, inspires\, is dedicated to justice\, and makes our community a better place in which to live. \n\nJewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC: The Jewish community advocate for combating antisemitism and pursuing justice. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jewish-community-relations-bureauajcs-2023-human-relations-event/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillary Thomas at JCRB":MAILTO:hillaryt@jewishkc.org
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