![Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.22.50-AM.png)
December 2nd was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party. The festive event was held at the beautiful home of Joni and Chuck Etherington. Members enjoyed fun and fellowship as they kicked off the holiday season. Peggy Beal, Jo Anne Dondlinger, Andy Beal, Gigi Rose, and Mary Beth Hershey President-elect Diana and […]
Read More![National World War I Museum and Memorial – 10 Year Anniversary](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.17.52-AM.png)
Since the doors to the newly expanded and Congressionally designated National World War I Museum and Memorial opened in December of 2006, more than two million people from countries around the world have visited. Guests gathered on December 9th to celebrate this 10-year anniversary and raise a toast to one of the world’s great museums. […]
Read More![KVC – Gala on Fire](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.18.22-AM.png)
KVC’s Gala on Fire was held on November 18th at the historic Firestone Building. The ladies of VanBrock, Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Debbie Douville, Kristina Klug, Lenise Ward, Lauren Hunt, and Ashlee Bressel, served as the co-chairmen for the third year. Partygoers enjoyed electrifying performances by Benjamin Warner and Michael Turno, Atlantic Express and a […]
Read More![Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-1.01.49-PM.png)
Sydnie Marie Corso and Thomas Henry Freeman, Jr. were married on August 15th at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church in Orland Park, Illinois. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Corso of Palos Park, Illinois. Sydnie is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lawrence Toomey of Palos Park, Illinois, and the late […]
Read More![University of Kansas Hospital – Jim “Bones” Mackay](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.18.56-AM.png)
The University of Kansas Hospital hosted an intimate dinner on December 5th at JJ’s Restaurant on the Country Club Plaza featuring Jim “Bones” Mackay, longtime caddy to professional golfer Phil Mickelson. Dr. Howard Ellis, chairman; welcomed 40 guests for a four-course meal and a chance to win Callaway golf clubs. Dr. Howard Ellis, Steve Cloud, […]
Read More![Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – White Coat Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.55.20-PM.png)
Stories of hope and healing will abound at the Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala, to be held on March 25th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Zulema and Terry Bassham and Dr. Kara Settles and Dr. Jeff Joyce are the co-chairmen of the second annual event. Lara Moritz will serve as the […]
Read More![American Royal – Chairman’s Classic](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.19.38-AM.png)
November 12th was the date for the American Royal’s Chairman’s Classic at Kemper Arena. Christine and Ford Maurer were the honorary chairmen, and Angie Stanland served as the chairman. Proceeds support the American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture. Additional photos featured in the January 7, 2017 issue Photo Credit: Matthew Hicks Photography […]
Read More![The Most Wanted Auction 2016](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.20.14-AM-300x195.png)
The Most Wanted Auction, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, was held on December 3rd at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. More than 1,000 guests enjoyed bidding on once-in-a-lifetime auction packages designed by the 37 honorees. The Most Wanted Auction raised a record breaking amount in 2016 – Congratulations […]
Read More![JCRB|AJC – Human Relations Dinner](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.15.10-AM.png)
November 20th was the date for Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Dinner at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Julia Irene Kauffman was honored with the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. Janice and Tom Kreamer, Annabel and James B. Nutter, Sr., Sharon and Louis Smith, and Anne and Robert St. […]
Read More![Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.15.44-AM.png)
Reverend Adam Hamilton was honored with The Johnson Countian of the Year award at Johnson County Community College Foundation’s Some Enchanted Evening gala. Chanie and Tom Mitchell were the chairmen, and Clint Robinson served as the corporate sponsor chairman of the 30th annual event on November 12th at the Overland Park Marriott. Reverend Adam Hamilton, […]
Read More![Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.16.10-AM.png)
Alana Muller and Bruce Kershenbaum were the co-chairmen of Village Shalom’s Ages of Excellence Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The November 16th event featured a presentation by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and international bestselling author, Thomas Friedman. Kathy and Scott Hawley Thomas Friedman, guest speaker; smiled during a question and answer […]
Read More![Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.16.34-AM.png)
Stand Up for Synergy was held on November 5th at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Guests enjoyed cocktails, lounge singer Rudy Amato, artist Nick Clark, a delicious dinner, and a live auction, featuring the Nigro Brothers. Comedian Paul Reiser brought the house down with his wonderful performance. Michelle and Ryan Brown served as the chairmen. […]
Read More![KidsTLC – United for Kids Gala, “Journey of Hope”](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.17.07-AM.png)
The North Club at Arrowhead Stadium was the perfect setting for KidsTLC’s 20th annual United for Kids Gala, “Journey of Hope,” on November 5th. The 20th annual event featured a Kendra Scott Jewelry Pull, a drawing for a new Honda Civic and a lively After Party in the Founders’ Club. Laura and Brian Dolezal were […]
Read More![Catholic Charities of NE KS – Snow Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.51.27-PM.png)
January 21st is the date for the 43rd Annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. The festive event will be held in its new location at the Overland Park Convention Center. Pat Wilkerson, Rich Teahan and Don Foley are the honorary presidents, and Lynn and Jay Reardon are serving as the […]
Read More![Congratulations, Westy & Eddie!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-1.02.28-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pershing Litz, Jr., of Butler, Maryland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Westcott Litz, to Edward Francis Higgins III, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Francis Higgins, Jr., of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Preston Irving Moffett and […]
Read More![Crib Note – Maryana Nicole Craig](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-1.02.47-PM.png)
A pink bundle of joy named Maryana Nicole Craig arrived on October 9th. The little beauty weighed eight pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maryana has dark blue eyes and dark brown hair. Her proud parents are Nicole and B.J. Craig of Our Town. Maryana’s grandparents are Marianne and Timothy Burns and MaryAnn […]
Read More![Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 43rd annual Snow Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.12.32-AM.png)
January 21st is the date for the 43rd annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, at the Overland Park Convention Center. Recently, Annie Brooks, Karen Davis, Jan Knopke, Angela Kopp, Angela Evangelidis, Jeannine Wilkerson, and Lynn Reardon graciously hosted addressing parties, and the invitations have been stuffed, sealed and delivered. Liz […]
Read More![UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.12.57-AM.png)
More than 1,100 guests enjoyed UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The November 4th event featured the incredible talent of 250 student and faculty members who performed on the Helzberg Hall stage. Susan Gordon and Scott Francis were the honorary chairmen, and Linda and Mike Lyon […]
Read More![March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.13.21-AM.png)
The March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year Awards was held on October 29th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Awards were presented to exceptional nurses from 22 different disciplines. Sarah Oakley, North Kansas City Hospital; was the chairman, and Alexis Del Cid served as the emcee. Ryan Fischer, Tutera Group; Long Term […]
Read More![St. Teresa’s Academy – 150th Anniversary Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.13.58-AM.png)
More than 650 guests gathered for St. Teresa’s Academy’s 150th Anniversary Gala at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Katie and Ryan Duffy and Denise and Dave Schloegel were the co-chairmen of the November 19th event. Guests enjoyed listening to remarks from several alumnae whose lives have been significantly impacted by their experience […]
Read More![High Aspirations – Mentors Challenge](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-11.14.24-AM.png)
November 16th was the date for the Sixth Annual Mentors Challenge, a benefit for High Aspirations. Guests enjoyed dinner, remarks by Henry Wash and a presentation of the Robert B. Rogers Legacy Award to Henry W. Bloch. Anita and Gary Maltbia and US Engineering were honored for their dedication to mentorship in Our Town. Keynote […]
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