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Tinsel and Tidings

Dawnya Bartsch

This annual benefit held at the Overland Park Convention Center benefits children and families served by the B.E. Smith Family Center at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. The Center focuses on early learning programs for children with special needs. This year, the event raised more than $1.27 million to support the center and its programs.

Festive Fashion Face-Off co-chairs Greg Highbarger and Tim Deves announce the Audience Applause Winner.
Festive Fashion Face-Off competitors Richard Crabtree as the Grinch, Maggie Meether as Max, and Charlotte Stites as Cindy Lou Who with Jim and Susan Stites.
Event chair John Almeida, Laurie McCormack and event chair Becki Almeida.
Festive Fashion Face-Off co-chairs Greg Highbarger and Tim Deves announce the
Audience Applause Winner

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Dawnya Bartsch

Dawnya Bartsch is the Managing Editor of Kansas City magazine.

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