![The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.57.53-AM.png)
Trudy and Jack Gabriel served as the chairmen, and the Dunn Family and JE Dunn Employees were the honorary chairmen of the National World War I Museum and Memorial’s second annual Night at the Tower. More than 500 guests enjoyed the September 17th event. Living Historians Deb Rinehart and Tom Bradbeer flanked Chairmen Jack and […]
Read More![Giving the Basics – Madminton](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/image1.jpg)
September 24th was the date for Madminton, Our Town’s second annual badminton tournament. Guests enjoyed two-on-two tournament play, drinks, lawn games, a costume competition, and entertainment. Proceeds support the 65 shelters, pantries and 14 school districts that Giving the Basics serves. Bob Hamilton posed with his son, Jon. Holly Bisbee, co-chairman; and Evelyn Hill Arina […]
Read More![Kansas City Young Matrons – Heritage Hike](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.53.59-AM.png)
Lucinda Rice-Petrie, member and past-president; led Kansas City Young Matrons’ Heritage Hike on September 26th. In honor of their Centennial year, this year’s route included the Hyde Park neighborhood and ended at the former home of KCYM founder, Carolyn Farwell Fuller. Members were able to see the Eagle Scout Memorial Fountain on their annual hike. […]
Read More![Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey – Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.54.27-AM.png)
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) hosted New York’s Ailey II in a weeklong residency from September 27th to October 1st. KCFAA’s Gala took place at the Folly Theater on September 30th and honored Bunni Copaken as this year’s Janet K. Miller Award recipient. Ailey II dancers Board Member and Founder Allan S. Gray […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet Guild – Ballet Bash](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.54.55-AM.png)
Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Ballet Bash was held on October 1st at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. Kimberlee Ried and Erik Bergrud were the chairmen, and Nancy Lee and Jonathan Kemper served as the honorary chairmen. Angela Lee Gieras, Angela Smart and Jean Paul Wong and Heather Wong Chris Cribb and Megan […]
Read More![Congratulations, Maggie & Scott!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.53.08-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Straeter III of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Allen Straeter, to Scott Henry Schoenfeld, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kemp Schoenfeld of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roger Davies and the late Mr. and […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Derrick Dydell](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.52.40-PM.png)
Derrick Dydell started volunteering for The Whole Person in September of 2014 and has held many roles since. He is the go-to guy for anything that needs to be done, including moving furniture at events, advocating with consumers in Jefferson City, assisting with voter registration activities, and much more. Cecilia Singletary and Derrick Dydell enjoyed […]
Read More![CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Backstage Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.55.21-AM.png)
Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners was the setting for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Hops & Barley Backstage Ball on September 23rd. Guests dressed as rock musicians or fans and enjoyed cocktails, dining stations, a silent auction, and entertainment by Saucy Jack. Jake and Jocelyn Jacobson Laurie and Keith Kremer Additional photos featured […]
Read More![St. Teresa’s Academy – Academy 150 Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.53.01-PM.png)
November 19th is the date for St. Teresa’s Academy’s Academy 150 Gala, which will celebrate 150 years of educating young women in Kansas City. Katie and Ryan Duffy and Denise and Dave Schloegel are serving as co-chairmen of the celebration to be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. (Front row) Nan […]
Read More![Miss Missouri USA – Bayleigh Dayton](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.53.34-PM.png)
Miss Kansas City, Bayleigh Dayton, recently competed in the Miss Missouri USA Pageant and won the title. Bayleigh is a graduate of Notre Dame de Sion High School and Baylor University. She is the first African American to hold the title in the pageant’s history. Bayleigh hails from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and she will compete […]
Read More![Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.50.15-AM-300x196.png)
September 12th was the date for the Kansas City Young Matrons’ first Reassembly Day Tea in their relocated clubhouse. Members enjoyed a lovely brunch, and the annual meeting began with a “Chicago” themed-skit to promote the upcoming Magic Ball, “All That Jazz.” Debbie Westlund, Anne Keil and Christy Jennings, decorations committee members Sue von Geyso […]
Read More![KC Pet Project](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.50.51-AM.png)
Mayor Sly James, City Manager Troy Schulte, the Kansas City, Missouri, Parks Department, City Council members, and honored guests recently announced the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s intention to build a new shelter for the animals of Our Town. The current shelter, operated by KC Pet Project, was built in 1972 and has been considered […]
Read More![BARRE KC – Welcome Back Dancer Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.51.45-AM.png)
On September 9th, members and friends of Kansas City Ballet’s BARRE KC gathered for a Welcome Back Dancer Party. Guests enjoyed an open rehearsal at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity and a Meet the Dancer Reception at The Exchange at Lead Bank. Kyle Ward, Miranda Horton and Tyler Vaughters KCB Dancer Angelina […]
Read More![Congratulations, Sarah & Bernard!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.54.06-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. William Love of Leawood and Mr. Christopher Smart of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ellen Smart, to Bernard Lee Parham, Jr., the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Parham, Sr., of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. Marsha Pachter of Overland Park, […]
Read More![High Aspirations – Mentors Challenge](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.48.31-PM.png)
November 16th is the date for High Aspirations’ sixth annual Mentors Challenge at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Henry W. Bloch will receive the inaugural Robert B. Rogers Legacy Award. Bob Rogers passed away last March, and the award was established to honor his tireless commitment to High Aspirations. High Aspirations […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.48.48-PM.png)
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens has a wonderful group of volunteers who make a huge impact on the organization. Members of the Train Committee plan and design new additions to the garden, maintain the current layouts, train new operations volunteers, and run the trains for visitors of all ages. Bill Hart, Bob Pryzby, […]
Read More![Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.52.18-AM.png)
The 11th Annual Carnival for CASA, a benefit for Jackson County CASA, was held on September 10th. Children and adults alike enjoyed all of the attractions of Paradise Park, as well as face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, cotton candy, and pony rides. Abraham Kuhl served as the honorary chairman. Annalyse Robins waited patiently while […]
Read More![2016 BOTAR – Royal Welcome](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.52.44-AM-300x196.png)
The 2016 BOTAR Royal Welcome was held on September 9th at the American Royal. BOTARs, Escorts and Royal Escorts and their families enjoyed a delicious buffet and celebrated the upcoming BOTAR Ball. Margaret Stadler and Addie Perry served as the co-chairmen. The 67th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower […]
Read More![The Belles of the American Royal – Presidents’ Tea](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.47.22-AM.png)
The Belles of the American Royal held its annual Presidents’ Tea on September 10th at The Kansas City Country Club. Past Presidents Julie Townsend Smart and Carol Fryer served as co-chairmen of the Tea, where the 2016 BOTAR class and Pages were introduced. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet Guild – Season Kick Off Party](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.47.52-AM.png)
August 28th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Season Kick Off Party. More than 100 Ballet enthusiasts mingled and enjoyed cocktails on the Rooftop Terrace at Three Points. KCB II Dancer Gavin Abercrombie, Linda Shoare and KCB II Dancer Cameron Thomas Lisa Glassman, Jeffrey J. Bentley, Kansas City Ballet; and Kathy Nordhus […]
Read More![The JLWJC – Community Ball and Cotillion Mothers’ Tea](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2017-11-09-at-10.48.19-AM.png)
The Mothers’ Tea for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ 66th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion was held at Lake Quivira. Mothers and daughters of the Cotillion were given a preview of the Cotillion dress and enjoyed a delightful buffet of high tea refreshments. The Ball will be held on December 3rd at […]
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