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Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence Celebration

November 21st was the date for Village Shalom’s fifth annual Ages of Excellence Celebration at the Overland Park Convention Center. Bob Woodward, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, was the featured speaker. 

Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Jim Mathis Photography

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Bob Woodward, Ruth Baum Bigus, Charles Gusewelle, Steve Kraske, and Micheal Mahoney
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James Klein, co-chairman; Keith and Vicki Novorr, Bob Woodward, Pella Fingersh, co-chairman; and Wanda and Steve Wilkinson
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Mark and Diane Davidner, Bob Woodward and Susie and Ron Goldsmith
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Matthew Lewis, Village Shalom; Pella Fingersh, co-chairman; Bob Woodward, featured speaker; and James Klein, co-chairman

 

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…