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Caitlin O’Neal has gone above and beyond! She was recently named outstanding volunteer for the Cerner Corporation for spending her time giving to Cerner’s First Hand Foundation. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama for volunteering more than 100 hours of community service. Thank you, Caitlin, for all you […]
Read MoreTurning Point’s Denim and Diamonds will be kickin’ it up on October 26th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mary and Richard Wetzel and Lou and Jim Eisenbrandt are the co-chairmen for the event. The Outlaw Junkies are the featured entertainment and Cheryl and Jeff Jernigan are the honorary chairmen. Also featured in the August 18th issue […]
Read MoreAngela Bennett and Sherri Wattenbarger will serve as the co-chairmen for the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Benefit 2012 on October 6th at the Folly Theater. The event will include a powerful performance by Ailey II under the direction of Troy Powell, and will be followed by an after party at the Muehlebach Tower of the […]
Read MoreThe 22nd Annual DeLaSalle Movie Benefit will feature popular restaurants, great music and a highly anticipated movie showing on February 2nd, 2013 at the Midland Theatre. Cathi and David Brain and Becky and Chris Herring are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the August 18th issue of The Independent David and Cathi Brain and Becky and Chris Herring, […]
Read MoreMarlys and Michael Haverty will serve as the honorary chairmen for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired’s 60th Anniversary Gala. The event will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on November 17th, and will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and a performance by the Commodores. Marianne Kilroy and Carmen Thum are the co-chairmen. […]
Read MoreThe Belles of the American Royal will host its Tablescapes Luncheon on September 19th in the American Royal’s Grand Hall. The event will feature shopping booths from 40 designers. Kim Aliber and Becky Herring will serve as the co-chairmen. There will also be a Preview Party on September 18th for guests to attend. Also featured in the […]
Read MoreOn August 9th, a group of volunteers visited Newhouse Shelter and set up marble races and created finger paintings with the kids. Newhouse provides safety, hope and strength to abused women and children. Thank you, volunteers, for giving back to Our Town!
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Middle America is proud to recognize Michael Nield, of UMB Bank, as its 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Michael began volunteering for JA in 2005 in Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools. Over the years, he has taught 14 JA kindergarten and second grade classes and has been an advocate for recruiting other […]
Read MoreThe Steering Committee for the 13th annual Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series gathered recently at Carriage Club to kick-off planning for this year’s event. Diane Johnson is the honorary chairman, and Debbie Kennedy and Ellen Merriman are serving as the co-chairmen. Mary Matalin and James Carville will be the featured guest speakers on October 23rd at the Folly […]
Read MoreDavid Levy and Jason Sudeikis David Levy has been a tireless volunteer these past five months for the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center. David donated more than 300 hours through his work as the chairman of the marketing committee for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend.Thank you, David, for all of your good work. Your dedication to Children’s […]
Read MoreErika Brant and Susan Wilper, co-chairmen Holiday Mart has made it possible for the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri to raise more than $8 million since 1988. This year they will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a four-day regional shopping experience October 18th through October 21st at Bartle Hall. Erika Brant and Susan Wilper […]
Read MoreJDRF’s 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes & 5K will be held on October 6th at the Truman Sports Complex. Beth and Bobby Totsch will serve as the co-chairmen. Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 21. Proceeds from the event will help JDRF and its mission to cure, treat and prevent type […]
Read MoreThe UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance will host Crescendo 2012 on November 2nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The highlight of the evening will be a performance in Helzberg Hall featuring more than 250 performers on stage in a seamless performance designed to be as brisk as it is eclectic. Lisa Schubert Hickok […]
Read MoreThe Belles of the American Royal are pleased to announce the selection of Stephanie Smith Kissick as their 2012 president. The 63rd BOTAR Ball will be held on October 20th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Stephanie is a BOTAR, class of 1990. She served as corresponding secretary in 1999, vice president of […]
Read MoreCelebrated Chef Wolfgang Puck is at the heart of a dinner, Spice!, sponsored by the Johnson County Community College Foundation on August 25th. Kaymie Valiani and Sarah and Bill Crooks are the co-chairmen for the event which will honor the late chef Marc Valiani, who spent many years with Wolfgang Puck as well as with Kansas […]
Read MoreFor nearly 30 years, the women of the Marillac Auxiliary have volunteered their time in service to the children of Marillac. Each week volunteers from the group staff the children’s library and stock the Little Store, a gift shop within the facility started by the Auxiliary. The countless hours that the Auxiliary gives helps to […]
Read MoreThe Newhouse Shelter received a donation of $1,500 from the Dead Girl Derby roller derby league at the DGD’s game at River Roll in Riverside yesterday. This donation will help Newhouse provide safety, hope, and strength to abused women. Also featured in the July 21st issue of The Independent
Read MoreDr. Amy Hunkeler will serve as the 99th president of The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri. Amy is a native of Our Town and a second generation member of the organization. She joined the League in 1991 and has been an active member holding various leadership positions. Amy will organize this year’s Holiday Mart […]
Read MoreRobin and Scott Boswell are both involved and dedicated to the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Scott, who is on the board of directors and Robin are proud of the outstanding work the Rep is doing to benefiting young people across Kansas and Missouri with their education programs. Thank you, Robin and Scott, for all you […]
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