The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2016 summer, Kansas City-style!     

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 11th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Proceeds from the event provide children with a continuum of care through innovative and successful psychiatric treatment, outpatient behavioral health, homeless teen outreach, autism, and parent support programs. Rob Heise Tray Wiltse, Lance Melber, Bob Steer, and Pat Forman Andrea Kidwell, Erin […]

August 6th was the date for The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place’s Beach Volleyball Tournament. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to heal the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. (Front row) Ashley Yeo, Samantha Floyd and Lindsay and Nick Medina (back row) Josh Davis, Kate Guettermann, Megan McCormack, and […]

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 35th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on August 1st at Lake Quivira Country Club. More than 150 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. William H. Townsley, Dennis Wilbert, Andy Prosser, […]

Kathy and Mario Scaglia recently hosted a lovely luncheon for the members of the Symphony League. Members gathered to put the finishing touches on invitations for The Symphony Ball, “Evening Overtures,” to be held on September 10th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Partygoers will enjoy a silent auction, cocktails, a dinner, a performance by […]

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care recently broke ground on three different Kansas City-area continuum-of-care facilities. Guests recently celebrated at the Tiffany Springs Senior Community in North Kansas City, Mission Chateau in Prairie Village and Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care in Belton, Missouri.  Leo Harris, Mike Flanagan, Joe Tutera, Ryan Fisher, Mike Allen, Mike Levitt, […]

CCVI’s inaugural SPECTACLE was held on June 29th at Boys Grow Farm. The open-fire grilling event featured 12 of Our Town’s finest chefs, who prepared delicious South American fare on an asado-style grill, and two dessert chefs. Proceeds supported CCVI and raised funds for scholarships for youth in the Boys Grow program. Barry Grissom, Caren […]

The BOTAR membership is busy making plans for the BOTAR Ball. Missy Love is serving as the president. The 67th Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  Past BOTAR Presidents and 2015 President’s Scholarship recipients: (Seated) Joey Straube, Carol Fryer, Jaelyn Bergman, Cathy Frame, President […]

Beth Haden is a senior associate at Bryan Cave, practicing law in the areas of financial services and bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights. In addition, she is on the Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees, is vice chairman of the Women’s Forum and participates in the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. Said Michael […]

Friends of University Academy’s Annual Gala, “Passport to Success,” was held recently at the school. Vicki and Bill Reisler were the honorary chairmen, and Nancy Valentine served as the chairman. The 14th annual event featured cocktails, a round the world-themed menu by delish! Catering, a silent auction, and live music by the El Mambo Orchestra. […]

Turning Point’s Hot Summer Nights, “Keep Calm and Get Your London On” party was held on the 12th Street Bridge. Jennifer and Tommy Clemente and Kerry and Matt Adam were the co-chairmen of the June 25th event. Alex and Sarah Hancock and John and Carolyn Gates flanked the Queen The Austin Powers Go-Go Dancers posed […]

May 14th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s fourth Annual Gala Celebration. The event was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Donald J. Hall and David Hall were the honorary co-chairmen, and Benny Lee served as the chairman. A lovely Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of […]

The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 17th and 18th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends at the annual event that raised funds for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. Kansas City’s favorite funny men entertained guests all weekend long at the Star […]

More than 1,250 guests attended Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams event at Kauffman Stadium. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by Daughtry, a VIP Party featuring Tiffany & Co., and a spectacular fireworks show. Royals Charities, the charitable foundation for the Kansas City Royals, will distribute the […]

Amanda Beaver and Theresa Stoker were the co-chairmen of Celebrate the Coterie at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. More than 300 guests enjoyed the June 25th event. The evening’s program focused on The Coterie’s education program, Project Pride. Tiffany Hellen, Heather Freund, board member; Lauren Cattanach and David Hellen Seated) Shaun and Co-chairman […]

Mariner Kemper and Mike Hagedorn served as the honorary co-chairmen of the sixth annual UMB Big Bash at The Midland Theatre. The June 23rd event featured legendary 1980s rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The UMB Big Bash Foundation donated $25,000 to Community LINC. Community LINC’s mission is to end homelessness, impact poverty and remove […]

The River Club was the beautiful setting for the Jewel Ball Grandfather, Father and Daughter Luncheon on June 4th. Elizabeth Deckert, Mary B Freeman, Hillary Pierson-Eib, Katie Spradling, and Lexi Woodward were the hosts. Susie Heddens, Katie Spradling, Monty Spradling, and Page Reed, Ball chairman Tom Freeman, Mary B Freeman, Monty Spradling, Katie Spradling, Lexi […]

John Pinkerton and Michael Lintecum were the chairmen of Harvesters –The Community Food Network’s Chefs Classic on June 26th at The American Restaurant.  The 20th anniversary event featured a multi-course gourmet meal that was accompanied by specially selected premier wines. Proceeds support Harvesters’ efforts to end hunger in our region. Mark Watson and Valerie Nicholson-Watson, […]

The third annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Kid Needs a Hero, but Abused Kids Need SuperHeroes,” event was held on June 12th at Corporate Woods. Bryan Busby served as the emcee. Proceeds help CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to train and support more volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Jackson, Johnson and […]

June 16th and 17th were the dates for The University of Kansas Hospital and the Kansas City Chiefs third annual Chiefs Fantasy Camp at Arrowhead Stadium. More than 80 football fans enjoyed a kick-off cocktail reception and a full day living like a Chiefs player. Proceeds will be used to improve access to concussion testing, […]

Denise and Dave Schloegel and Katie and Ryan Duffy were the co-chairmen of St. Teresa’s Academy’s first annual Quad Fest. The outdoor event was held on June 4th at the school in honor of its 150th anniversary. Katie Levi, Melanie Christianson and Shawn Keller Karen Moran Redlich and David Redlich with Matt and Beatriz Schloegel […]