Steve and Melissa Dubinsky announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jordyn Elizabeth, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 20, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Jordyn is the granddaughter of Rhoda and the late Alan Grimsky of St. Louis, Mo., and Jay and Susan Dubinsky of St. Louis.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Allison and Larry Green announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah, on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Beth Sholom Congregation & Talmud Torah of Potomac, Md.

Noah is the grandson of Barbara and Bob Frager and Adele and Lenny Green of Washington, D.C.

Laura and Chuck Mardiks announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Madeline, on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Madeline is the granddaughter of Mel Solomon and the late Linda Zackler Solomon of Kansas City, Mo., and the late Mildred and David Mardiks of Overland Park.

Sandy Curtis and Bruce and Frances Singer announce the engagement of their son, Adam Singer, to Jessica Crouse, daughter of Diane Boone, Overland Park, and Ken and Andrea Crouse, Alamosa, Colo.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Robert and Agatha Boone, the late Kenneth Crouse Jr. and the late Mary Jule Crouse. She attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management, with a concentration in entrepreneurship. She was president of the KU Equestrian team and a member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. She is currently employed as an account manager for Zillner in Lenexa.

The future groom is the grandson of Charlene and the late Allen Hecht and the late Morris and Sadie Singer. He attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. He is currently employed as product manager for Balance Innovations in Lenexa.

A small October 2013 wedding is planned at an outdoor venue in southern Overland Park.

Marge and Howard Novorr will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 14. They were married at The President Hotel by Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg in 1942.

Their family comprises three children, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Nicole Abrahamson announces the Bar Mitzvah of her son, Asa Abrahamson, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Asa is the grandson of Hugh Abrahamson of Omaha, Neb., and Terry and Tania Moore of Omaha. He is the great-grandson of Louise and the late Norman Abrahamson of Omaha and the late Irving and Clara Shapiro.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Rob and Lenna Levitch announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Mya Lita, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Mya is the granddaughter of Marcus and Lois Levitch, Gene Mallin and the late Sandy Mallin.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Libby Ellis Charno will celebrate her first century on Oct. 6, 2012.

Libby will be surrounded by friends and family to celebrate this joyous occasion.

A party in her honor will be held at the home of her daughter, Julianne, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 7.

Kelley and Jason Wengler of Leawood announce the birth July 24 of their triplets, Zoey Annabelle, Lily Hope and Jack Alexander. Grandparents are Marilyn and Ron Higgins of Leawood, Sam Matier of Merriam and Karen and Don Wengler of St Louis.

Kasey and Tina Klugman announce the birth Aug. 17 of twin daughters, Katie Ann and Kourtney Jane. They are also the parents of a son, Wesley Scott, 3 years old. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Fuhro and Mike Fuhro, both of St. Louis; paternal grandparents are Elaine Klugman and the late Steven Klugman, Lenexa. Maternal great-grandparent is Betty Fuhro, St. Louis; paternal great-grandparents are Janice and the late Al Klugman and Ben and Elinore Kutler, Overland Park.