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orizon Academy will
host Fall Fest 2017 on Tip
HSeptember 30th at the
school. Enjoy carnival-style games,
I Wonder –
face painting and learn more about
what couple locked
learning disabilities as the event athy Done, Webster House; is an
kicks off #ldawarenessmonth. expert on weddings. She recommends themselves out of the
house while they
K that speeches should be given by the
were dogsitting?
maid of honor and the best man at the
rehearsal dinner. Kathy knows that guests really appreciate the fun
ctober 1st is the date and quirky insider stories about the special couple. Kathy says that ONLINE
for the Greater Kansas toasts at the wedding reception should be short and congratulatory.
OCity Restaurant Association’s That way, everyone can be on the dance floor even sooner!
Gilbert/Robinson Dinner at Johnson
County Community College. This
year’s event will feature a “western
barbeque” theme as well as awards
in 22 Employee of the Year
categories and scholarships for
area students pursuing careers
in the hospitality industry. Rob
Magee, Q39; and Hayward Spears,
Hayward’s Pit Bar-B-Que; will be the
guest speakers.

ose Brooks Center will
compete for part of the
R $650,000 in grant money
as part of The Allstate Foundation’s
Purple Purse Challenge, which
kicks off on October 2nd. Timed to
coincide with October’s Domestic
Violence Awareness Month, the
Challenge is a public fundraising
and awareness campaign about
financial abuse in abusive
relationships.

oin the Harriman-Jewell
Series for its presentation of
JJoshua Bell and Alessio Bax,
violinist and pianist in recital,
at the Kauffman Center for the
Performing Arts on October 21st.
Enjoy listening to music from
Stravinsky, Grieg, Brahms, and
other classical favorites.

tand Up for Synergy will take
place on November 4th at
SArgosy Casino Hotel & Spa.
A benefit for Synergy Services, the
event will feature cocktails, dinner,
an auction, and a live performance
by Kathleen Madigan. Co-chairmen
for the event are Michelle and
Ryan Brown, Daryl Lynch and
Ruben Chacon.

I Wonder –
if he was more excited to
play golf or view the eclipse
at the path of totality?

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