The WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board met at Sunnyside Park on September 29th for a Yoga class hosted by lululemon athletic Leawood and lululemon athletica Country Club Plaza. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent  Eliza Little, Erin Parra, Allie Jones, Katie Hornbeck, Emily Green, Chiarra Franklin, Grace Li-Haug, Claire Vedock, […]

The Lyric Opera Circle’s Annual Fall Luncheon was held at The Carriage Club. Members enjoyed a fascinating talk by Don Dagenais about women’s roles in opera. Bonne and Cliff Illig are the honorary chairmen of the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball, and Jeanette Prenger is serving as the chairman. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo […]

On September 14th, the Brookside Mothers’ Association held its annual end of summer celebration, One Last Margarita Party, at Element in Brookside. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to serve the needs of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in Kansas City. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent […]

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kenneth Walkup of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Elise Walkup, to Kevin Gallagher Ring, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Francis Ring of Mission Hills. Emily is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cassius O. Miller, Jr. and the late Mr. […]

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goodwin Fate of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Goodwin Fate, to Casey Jon Sansale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sansale of St. Paul, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Fredrick Schoenfeld of Mission Hills and the late Mr. Schoenfeld and […]

On December 6th, The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City will host the 21st Annual Grants Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Actress and advocate America Ferrera is the keynote speaker.  Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Colleen Dougherty Euteneuer, co-chairmen; Debby Ballard, […]

September 17th was the date for Renovation Sensation Patrons’ Party. The event was held at the beautiful home of Lynn and Joe Poskin. Deb Schneider and Sheryl Kaplan were the co-chairmen. Proceeds benefit Shawnee Mission East’s SHARE Program. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent  Allison Harding, Donna Bysfield, SMSD board member; […]

On August 11th, more than 20,000 supporters, volunteers  and breast cancer survivors gathered for the Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Race for the Cure. Guests enjoyed the Kids for the Cure Park, the Survivors Pavilion and the Survivors Parade. The annual event celebrated 20 years of breast cancer prevention and awareness in Our Town. […]

On September 6th, the 2013 BOTARs, escorts, royal escorts, and their families gathered at the American Royal Complex to celebrate the upcoming Ball with a fiesta buffet, music and dancing. Laura Beachy and Kristin Patterson were the co-chairmen. The 64th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas […]

The Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC’s Crescendo will be held on November 8th in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.  Lisa Schellhorn recently hosted an Invitation Stuffing Party where more than 1,200 invitations were prepared for the event. Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]

On November 6th, The NAIA Champions of Character Foundation Luncheon will celebrate the values of those who make a difference in sports at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom. The keynote speaker will be the University of Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons […]

The ninth annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction, a benefit for MOCSA’s art and play therapy programs, was held at the Uptown Theater. Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the honorary chairmen, and Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  […]

December 7th is the date for the 19th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball to be held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall. Guests young and old will enjoy holiday music, an elegant three-course lunch, shopping for holiday gifts at the Nutcracker Marketplace, and posing for photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Following the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clifford Pruett of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth Pruett, to Jake Wesley Droge, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edger Dunne of Houston, Texas, and Dr. and Mrs. Duane Allen Droge of Eureka, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. […]

On September 7th, more than 600 guests enjoyed Jackson County CASA’s 8th Annual Carnival for CASA at Paradise Park. Lori and Don Oster served as the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the training of volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children who are under court protection.  Also featured in the October 5th issue of The […]

Don’t miss a bone-chilling evening on October 26th for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s 2013 Boo Ball at The Pavilion at John Knox Villiage. Guests will enjoy a glamorous event filled with silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, costume contests, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer patients at Saint Luke’s East Hospital. Also […]

A Celebration of Hope, presented by Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph, will take place on November 2nd at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Mark and Peggy Schmidtlein and Julie and Gerard Grimaldi, co-chairmen  

Mr. and Mrs. George Paul Jandl, Jr. of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Jandl, to Dane Michael Carillo, the son of Linda Page Carillo of Windsor, Connecticut, and the late Mr. David Lawrence Carillo. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Gould of […]

On October 26th, Rose Brooks Center is hosting their Casino and Auction Night at the Sheraton Overland Park. Kate and David Banks are serving as the co-chairmen. The evening will feature casino games galore, live and silent auctions and a delicious dinner. For tickets, visit www.rosebrooks.org. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent […]

John Sherman will serve as The Salvation Army’s 2013 Christmas Campaign chairman. He will oversee the money raised during the campaign which will help fund food pantries, homeless shelters, emergency assistance, and substance abuse programs throughout the year. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent  John Sherman, chairman