The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker and Debby Ballard and Mike Saunders are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the October 13th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: WFGKC

Rodney Minkin dedicates countless hours to the Jewish Federation of Kansas City. He has served as a board member, treasurer and devoted many years to serving on the management services and audit committee. Rod is the president-elect for the board of directors at Village Shalom, and he is also the chairman of the Jewish Community […]

Kerry Oliver began working with Hope House in 1993. She served on the board of directors from 2000 to 2006, and has been on the advisory board since then. She has also served as the chairman for the Howlin’ for Hope event every year since 2008. Kerry served as chairmen for its 25th anniversary committee in 2008. […]

Cali Duncan and Katie Adams, marketing co-chairmen[/one_half] The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Holiday Mart, October 18th through the 21st at Bartle Hall. Erika Brant and Susan Wilper are the co-chairmen, and Cali Duncan and Katie Adams are serving as the marketing co-chairmen. Guests can follow Holiday Mart on Pinterest for retailer […]

Caren Nelsen and Mary Spradley are co-chairmen of the Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary’s 25th biennial Holly Ball. The black-tie event will be held on December 1st at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Proceeds will benefit the Neurosurgical Operating Center at the Hospital. Also featured in the September 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

[/one_half] From the Rising Star Class of 2010, Trudy Gabriel is one of Our Town’s treasured volunteers. In 1996, she retired from Hallmark after 34 years, and began her “second career” as a volunteer. Her first volunteer experience was as a docent for the Kansas City Zoo. Since then, she has served on the boards […]

The 20th annual Enchanted Evening gala will feature cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. The November 16th event will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center, and Dr. Sharon Cain and Dr. William Gabrielli are the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the children families of Marillac. Also featured in the September 29th issue of The […]

Co-chairmen Marissa Brown and Kris Marriott-Calovich are looking forward to greeting guests at the 18th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon on December 1st at The Westin Crown Center Hotel. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and silent auction. There will be a performance of the Kansas City Ballet’sNutcrackerat the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts following the […]

The Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series Steering Committee recently gathered at the lovely home of Jill Dean to assemble more than 3,500 invitations for the 2012 Speaker Series event featuring Mary Matalin and James Carville, set for October 23rd at the Folly Theater. Diane and Bob Johnson are the honorary chairmen and they will receive special recognition […]

Leo E. Morton, honoree Leo E. Morton will receive the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award from The Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee. This prestigious award is given to someone who inspires the citizens of our community and exemplifies great leadership and tremendous community activism. The award will be given at the Human Relations Dinner on […]

On November 9th, Gordon Parks Elementary School will honor its namesake on what would have been his 100th birthday at the historic Gem Theater. The “many faces” of Gordon Parks will include his work with Life Magazine, the mainstream Hollywood film,The Learning Tree; and Essence Magazine. Dorothy and Bill Curry are the honorary chairmen, and Dr. Bernard Franklin will serve as […]

St. Teresa’s Academy will host its 2012 auction, Swinging on a Star, on November 17th at the school. The evening will feature both live and silent auctions, where guests will have the chance to bid on more than 800 exciting gifts. There will also be a gourmet dinner and a raffle with a grand prize of […]

       Kristin and Dr. Andrew Armstrong, chairmen[/one_half] The 14th Candlelight Ball will be hosted by The Research Foundation at the Overland Park Sheraton on November 3rd. The black-tie gala will feature a cocktail reception, five-course dinner and dancing to The Dave Stephens Band. Kristin and Dr. Andrew Armstrong are the chairmen. Also featured in the […]

The UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN Kemper Gala is sure to be an exciting evening. The Gala will take place on October 13th at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and features an Uptown and a Downtown experience. Guests will begin the Uptown evening in the Kemper Museum with glamorous decor and dinner by Cafe Sebastienne, and then end the evening […]

Ozanam’s Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala began 29 years ago as a small movie premier and has grown to host more than 800 guests. This year, the Gala will be held on December 6th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Sharon and Don Greenwood are the honorary chairmen, and Kathy and Matt Nordhus will serve […]

Janice Keller Williams has been committing a great deal of her time to the Love Fund for Children for the past three years. She has served as the silent auction committee chairman for theLove Fund Golf Classic and the Firehouse Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament. Janice loves knowing that her work makes a difference in the lives […]

Healthy U is a signature program through the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, that focuses on building a healthier Kansas City through programs on nutrition and undernourishment, healthy choices, eating on a budget and fitness programming. The Junior League of Kansas City’s Holiday Mart will provide proceeds for Healthy U and other children’s fitness and nutrition […]

Jeanette Prenger has been a dedicated volunteer for Junior Achievement of Middle America (JA) for the past six years. JA is dedicated to providing students with education about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. Jeanette currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors for JA.  She enjoys being part of an organization that […]

The children at Spofford have greatly benefited from the kindness of Dr. Jim Maliszewski. Dr. Mal, as the kids call him, started The Spofford Breakfast Club, which brings colleagues and family members together to serve up a pancake breakfast for the children. He also organizes many events for the children including sending them to the theater, […]

Excitement is building for the University of Missouri – Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo to be held on November 2nd. Crescendo will be held in an amazing new venue this year, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Magnificent music and dance, from jazz to the classics, will fill Helzberg Hall. More than 250 talented students […]