![Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-1.png)
Barbara P. Allen and Deborah Allen were the honorary co-chairmen, and Debby Ballard and Cora Storbeck served as the co-chairmen of The Women’s Employment Network’s Annual Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,000 guests celebrated three decades of WEN at the April 6th event. Lynnette Williams, […]
Read More![Jackson County CASA – Light of Hope Breakfast](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMGL2152.jpg)
Jackson County CASA held its 16th annual Light of Hope Breakfast on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The featured speaker was Nicole Ross, who spoke about the adversity she faced as an older foster youth who aged out of the system. Carol and John Yorke received the Light of […]
Read More![Child Abuse Prevention Association – Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/capa-7.jpg)
More than 225 guests enjoyed Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews, a benefit for the Child Abuse Prevention Association; on April 15th at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare, a signature raffle and unique tastings from some of the top breweries in the region, including KC Bier Company and Tallgrass Brewing Company. Susie Graff, […]
Read More![Bloom Fleet Week 2016](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FQ5A7851.jpg)
April 23rd was the date for Bloom Fleet Week 2016 at the historic Heim Brewery in the Kansas City East Bottoms district. S. Sloane Simmons and Harl Van Deursen were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Campbell, Chadwick Brooks and Abby and Doug Albers were the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the Kansas City CARE Clinic. Landon Vonderschmidt […]
Read More![UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.34.47-PM.png)
Linda and Mike Lyon are the chairmen, and Susan Gordon and Scott Francis are serving as the honorary chairmen for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo. The November 4th event will be held in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Honorary Chairmen Scott Francis and Susan Gordon Chairmen Mike […]
Read More![Symphony League – Symphony Ball Kick-Off Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RL1A0064-1.jpg)
The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Kick-Off Luncheon was held at the beautiful home of Rachael Sabates on March 30th. Barbara Storm is serving as the chairman of this year’s Ball, to be held on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Christine and Ford Maurer are the honorary chairmen. Susan […]
Read More![Ronald McDonald House Charities of KC – Red Shoe Shindig](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.31.22-PM.png)
September 17th is the date for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City’s Red Shoe Shindig at Arrowhead Stadium’s North Club. Ann and Bob Regnier and Kate and Jonathan Bender are serving as the co-chairmen. Proceeds from the event help provide a “home away from home” to the families of sick children. Co-chairmen Bob and […]
Read More![CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Emcee-Patrick-Fazio-of-KSHB-TV-and-Executive-Director-Lois-Rice-1.jpg)
CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon was held on March 31st at Ritz Charles. CASA volunteers Amy Fowler, David Platt and Marty Swayze were honored at the event. Proceeds support CASA to raise funds to recruit and train volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children under court protection […]
Read More![KCU & KCALSI – Research Reception](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/D8B_4925-1.jpg)
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU), in conjunction with the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI), hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Randy Schekman, at a Research Reception on March 24th at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and at a Research Symposium Day on March 25th at the University. Dr. Wayne Carter, KCALSI; and […]
Read More![Congratulations, Katie & Trip!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.25.45-PM.png)
Darcy Ann Howe and Mr. John Sheldon Black of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Anne Black, to William Thomas Mullen III, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John Mullen, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Overlock Howe and […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, Emmett!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.26.04-PM.png)
This beautiful angel-in-training named Emmett Langdon turned one on March 19th and is the daughter of Laura and Jesse Langdon. Since Emmett loves strawberries and was a strawberry for Halloween, she had a strawberry-themed birthday party, replete with a strawberry chocolate swirl cake for family and friends in attendance. And the birthday girl even got […]
Read More![Congratulations, Emily & James!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-16-at-12.26.23-PM.png)
Sara Fischer of Los Angeles, California, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Emily Fischer Bylsma, to James William Joseph Cooling, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Cooling of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fischer. Emily is a graduate of the Brentwood School in […]
Read More![Cheers To Volunteers! – Carolyn Voelker](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.31.44-PM.png)
Carolyn Voelker has made the library at Horizon Academy a better place to read and relax. While volunteering there twice a week, Carolyn reorganized the shelves, added decorative flair and registers new books so that students can continue to have access to new materials. Also featured in the May 14, 2016 issue
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Eddie Meyer](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.32.05-PM.png)
Since, 2009 Eddie Meyer has volunteered at Heart to Heart International. Volunteering at least 20 hours per week, she handles the front reception desk, trains new volunteers and organizes volunteer trips to Haiti, where HHI operates 16 health clinics. Thank you, Eddie, for sharing your time and talents with HHI. Also featured in the May […]
Read More![Spotlight On Centurions – Tanesha Ford](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.32.31-PM.png)
Tanesha Ford received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She is the program director for the Kauffman Scholars. Tanesha and her husband, David, are expecting their first child in June. She is a member of Centurions, class of 2016. Tanesha serves on the Education Task Force and is co-chairman […]
Read More![Spotlight on Centurions – Lindsey Rood-Clifford](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-14-at-2.32.52-PM.png)
Lindsey Rood-Clifford works for EPIC Innovative Events as a senior event producer. She is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Trip Task Force and the curriculum committee. She and her husband, Chris, have three children, Megan, Shea and Peyton, and two Boston Terrier-Beagle mixes, Annie and Oliver. Also featured […]
Read More![Jackson County CASA – Night of Hope](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_0673-1.jpg)
Friends and supporters of Jackson County CASA recently gathered at the offices of the Robertson Law Group for Night of Hope. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dessert while learning more about Jackson County CASA’s new program for older foster youth. Gina and Board Member Zach Bickel were the hosts. Sydney and Michael Campo Jon and […]
Read More![Bra Couture KC](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016BCKC-Spec-16-1.jpg)
April 1st was the date for Bra Couture KC, formerly known as Art Bra KC, at Signature Flight Support. Breast cancer survivors walked the runway in beautiful art bras. Proceeds support uninsured/underinsured cancer patients in Our Town. Sydney Scott walked the runway in honor of 2016 model, Angie Wieskamp, who recently lost her life to […]
Read More![Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-08-at-2.04.56-PM.png)
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was the beautiful setting for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Civic Service Award 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 11th. Pella Fingersh and Marcia Karbank served as co-chairmen of the event that honored Blanche and Neil Sosland. The special evening featured an exclusive concert by the Kansas City Symphony, directed […]
Read More![Angels of The Children’s Place Gala](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/0686237928-1.jpg)
Wendy and Grant Burcham were the honorary chairmen for the Angels of The Children’s Place Gala on April 8th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an inspirational story, and dancing to the tunes of Lost Wax. Robert and Melanie Griffey, Dr. Vincent Barone, Kathryn Pieper, Scott Verville, […]
Read More![Truman Library Institute – 17th annual Wild About Harry](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/17-2.jpg)
The Truman Library Institute’s 17th annual Wild About Harry dinner was held on April 7th event at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests enjoyed specialty craft cocktails from Tom’s Town Distilling Company, a special live performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Tim Scott and 1948 Whistle Stop Campaign reenactors. Mark […]
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