The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 13th at The Kansas City Country Club. Page Branton Reed is serving as chairman of the 62nd anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 18th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. (Seated) Blythe Launder, debutante tea co-chairman; Shawsie Branton, advisory board; and Vicky […]

More than 900 guests attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet on April 24th at Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Guests enjoyed pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony.  Big Couple Brynn and Chris Ferraro flanked Little Sister Arianna.  Big Brother of the Year Honoree Spencer Gentry […]

Rachel Sexton and Brian King and Tiffany Goddard Snyder and Dr. Lance Snyder were the co-chairmen of the Margarita Ball, a benefit for Hope House, on April 29th at Club 1000. Partygoers enjoyed margaritas, a heads or tails raffle, delicious fare, and dancing to the tunes of The Patrick Lentz Band. Carolyn Long served as […]

April 19th was the date for Faces of Innocence at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jarrett Adams, who was exonerated after 10 years in prison, was the keynote speaker.  Proceeds support the Midwest Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted in five states. Exoneree and Emcee Brian […]

Mark Donovan was the honorary chairman for Forks & Corks, a benefit for Harvesters – The Community Food Network, on April 28th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event with gourmet fare and wine from more than 50 of Our Town’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Board Members […]

March 30th was the date for the Hats Off to Mothers Honoree Cocktail Party at Carriage Club. The event welcomed the 2016 honorees and celebrated past honorees with a butterfly pinning ceremony. Laurie Ingram, 2010 honoree; and Carmen Sabates served as the co-chairmen. 2016 Honoree Connie Mendolia, 2010 Honoree Lucille Tutera, and 2015 Honoree Peaches […]

Boulevard Brewing Company was the setting for The Family Conservancy’s third annual Brew for Books on April 14th. More than 250 guests donated more than 725 books for children from birth through age five, who are living in poverty. Ryan Triggs was the featured entertainer.  Guests enjoyed the musical stylings of Ryan Triggs. Joe Harmon, […]

Barbara P. Allen and Deborah Allen were the honorary co-chairmen, and Debby Ballard and Cora Storbeck served as the co-chairmen of The Women’s Employment Network’s Annual Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,000 guests celebrated three decades of WEN at the April 6th event. Lynnette Williams, […]

Jackson County CASA held its 16th annual Light of Hope Breakfast on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The featured speaker was Nicole Ross, who spoke about the adversity she faced as an older foster youth who aged out of the system. Carol and John Yorke received the Light of […]

More than 225 guests enjoyed Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews, a benefit for the Child Abuse Prevention Association; on April 15th at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare, a signature raffle and unique tastings from some of the top breweries in the region, including KC Bier Company and Tallgrass Brewing Company. Susie Graff, […]

April 23rd was the date for Bloom Fleet Week 2016 at the historic Heim Brewery in the Kansas City East Bottoms district. S. Sloane Simmons and Harl Van Deursen were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Campbell, Chadwick Brooks and Abby and Doug Albers were the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the Kansas City CARE Clinic. Landon Vonderschmidt […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Kick-Off Luncheon was held at the beautiful home of Rachael Sabates on March 30th. Barbara Storm is serving as the chairman of this year’s Ball, to be held on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Christine and Ford Maurer are the honorary chairmen. Susan […]

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon was held on March 31st at Ritz Charles. CASA volunteers Amy Fowler, David Platt and Marty Swayze were honored at the event. Proceeds support CASA to raise funds to recruit and train volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children under court protection […]

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU), in conjunction with the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI), hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Randy Schekman, at a Research Reception on March 24th at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and at a Research Symposium Day on March 25th at the University. Dr. Wayne Carter, KCALSI; and […]

Friends and supporters of Jackson County CASA recently gathered at the offices of the Robertson Law Group for Night of Hope. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dessert while learning more about Jackson County CASA’s new program for older foster youth. Gina and Board Member Zach Bickel were the hosts. Sydney and Michael Campo Jon and […]

April 1st was the date for Bra Couture KC, formerly known as Art Bra KC, at Signature Flight Support. Breast cancer survivors walked the runway in beautiful art bras. Proceeds support uninsured/underinsured cancer patients in Our Town.  Sydney Scott walked the runway in honor of 2016 model, Angie Wieskamp, who recently lost her life to […]

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was the beautiful setting for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Civic Service Award 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 11th. Pella Fingersh and Marcia Karbank served as co-chairmen of the event that honored Blanche and Neil Sosland. The special evening featured an exclusive concert by the Kansas City Symphony, directed […]

Wendy and Grant Burcham were the honorary chairmen for the Angels of The Children’s Place Gala on April 8th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an inspirational story, and dancing to the tunes of Lost Wax. Robert and Melanie Griffey, Dr. Vincent Barone, Kathryn Pieper, Scott Verville, […]

The Truman Library Institute’s 17th annual Wild About Harry dinner was held on April 7th event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed specialty craft cocktails from Tom’s Town Distilling Company, a special live performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Tim Scott and 1948 Whistle Stop Campaign reenactors. Mark […]

The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s 19th annual Once Upon A Time was held on March 6th at Starlight Theatre. Kristen Trigg and Susie Wollard were the co-chairmen, and Pembroke Hill Sophomore Bradley Chapin served as the live auctioneer. More than 440 children and adults enjoyed dazzling table décor, dancing, dinner, games, great family […]

On March 4th, The Police Foundation of Kansas City’s second annual A Call for Backup took place at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. General Stanley McChrystal (ret.) was the keynote speaker. Proceeds benefited special project needs of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. Buzz and Pam Willard with General Stanley McChrystal […]