September 12th was the date when Kansas City Young Matrons’ clubhouse moved from its address at 5100 Oak Street to its new location at 5211 Cherry Street. Members, neighbors and the community at large turned out to watch the slow, steady progress of a house on wheels. Van Trust Realty provided a delicious lunch and […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons kicked off its club year at the Reassembly Day Tea. The event was held in the organization’s temporary quarters at the Central United Methodist Church. Members enjoyed a delicious brunch and caught up on all of their summer adventures. Two days earlier, KCYM’s clubhouse moved down Oak Street to its beautiful […]

The 2015 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party, a benefit for the Women’s Employment Network, was held on September 17th at the beautiful home of Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark. Jessica Cassidy and Megan Sinclair Hosts Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark with Kelly Sullivan Casey Simmons and S. Sloane Simmons Also featured in the October […]

More than 75 teams gathered on September 13th at Theis Park to play madminton. Our Town’s first Madminton Tournament raised funds for Giving the Basics, an organization that provides free personal care hygiene items that are not covered by food stamps to shelters, pantries and local schools. Players had a wonderful time dressing up in […]

The Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams was held recently at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed taking selfies with current and former players, drinks, food from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by American Authors, and a spectacular fireworks show. Jack and Louise Donovan, Ned Yost, Kansas City Royals; David Lazzo and David Pokorny Jennifer […]

The Polsinelli Building on the Plaza was the perfect setting for The American Royal Chairman’s Club’s The Royal on the Rooftop. More than 150 young professionals enjoyed the August 6th event. Members of the Chairman’s Club act as ambassadors for the American Royal and help to recruit new supports for the Royal. Brad Garrison, Grant […]

August 29th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet’s fifth annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,900 participants enjoyed the special event that featured free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups […]

Sheri and Bob Reymond were the honorary chairmen of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s 50th anniversary celebration, RISE. More than 500 guests enjoyed the rooftop crawl that featured five of the best rooftops in the Crossroads, including Barkley, Three Points, Bishop-McCann, Encompas, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fabulous fireworks show Jennifer […]

Oakwood Country Club was the perfect setting for the Symphony Women’s Association’s Swing Fling. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner and dancing. A Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of Barbara and Dr. William Godfrey. (Clockwise from left) Caryn and Robert Hastings, Linda and Gene Hall, Keith Richcreek and Karen Gaines, Michael and […]

August 15th was the date for Hope House’s Hope And All That Jazz  at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. CiCi Rojas was the guest speaker, and the Blue Springs Police Department received the Barbara Potts Award for its commitment and dedication to Hope House. Michelle and Peter deSilva were the chairmen, […]

The third annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, took place on August 8th at Volleyball Beach. (Front row) Nicole Clifford, Jovanna Rohs, Ann Anthony, and Shelly Migliazzo (back row) Micky Clifford, Scott Hall, Patrick Mitchell, and Paul Migliazzo Laura and David Mountjoy Also featured in the September […]

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The WIN for KC Triathlon was held on July 25th at Smithville Lake. Jannell Bassore Rachel Noland, Annie Noland and Julia Noland Maggie Scanlon Photo Credit: Thomas Photogenic Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent  

Heather and Jean-Paul Wong were chairmen of the sixth annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis at Carriage Club. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party, dinner and auctions on Friday night, followed by Kansas City’s Premier Pro Tennis Tournament on Saturday. Proceeds support The Genesis School, a charter school in the urban core that serves high-risk youth […]

July 15th was the date when Symphony League members gathered at The Sulgrave to prepare beautiful invitations for the Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Hosts Kathy and Mario Scaglia provided a wonderful lunch for the volunteers. The Symphony Ball will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. […]

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 13th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. The 13th annual event featured a whiskey tasting, hand rolled cigars and a unique Splash Shot Challenge. Devin Schuster and Kyle Tucker served as the co-chairmen. George Brett, David Rismiller, Jr., Jigger James, and Ken Lawrence Bart and Anne Putnam with Vicki […]

FuzzyFotosKC is a photo contest featuring fuzzy, feathered and furry friends. Contestants work in creative ways to inspire friends, family, colleagues, and the animal loving public to cast a vote for their team. Each dollar counts as one vote, and all of the proceeds will support the lifesaving work of the Kansas City CARE Clinic […]

Diane Phillips and Larry McMullen served as co-chairmen of the 12th annual Under a Blue Moon Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, “Blue Moon Over Cuba,” on June 7th at Powell Gardens. Partygoers dressed in their best Cuban attire and enjoyed delicious fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and silent and live auctions. Peter and […]

The second annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Child Needs a Hero, but Abused Children Need SuperHeroes,” was held on June 14th at Corporate Woods. Patty and Mick Matthews were the honorary chairmen, and Bryan Busby served as the emcee. Paul MacCready Kids Fun Run participants were greeted by Mike Steinmetz, Miss Kansas Junior Teen […]

CAPA’s 40 year commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families in Eastern Jackson County was recently celebrated by 250 guests. Brad Speaks served as the emcee. The Dawn Beye Legacy Award was presented to the members of the Junior Service League of Independence for founding CAPA in 1975. Board President Kirk Beye […]

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s fifth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 19th and 20th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends for three special events, including a Celebrity Softball Game at Kauffman Stadium, the Big Slick Celebrity Bowl at Pinstripes and the Big […]