The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties is honored to present 82 high school seniors and four high school juniors at the 64th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion on December 6th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Participants were chosen based on leadership, character and service. Also featured in the November 1st issue of […]

Margi and Keith Pence are the chairmen for The Salvation Army’s 2014 Christmas Campaign. Margi and Keith will oversee a goal of $11 million. The funds raised during the Campaign will support the programs of The Salvation Army, including food pantries, homeless shelters, emergency assistance, substance abuse programs, and more. Also featured in the November […]

The American Royal Parade was held on September 27th, which honored our American military. Annmarie Arensberg and Brittany Barnds were the co-chairmen. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent  Bailey Lang, Justine Nolte and Ericka Schubert Jack Evans, Preston Elder, Evan Lang, and Cole Jurden  

“Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters.” Cute little Violet Wagstaff is getting up close and personal with older sister, Rose. We know they will spend many happy hours frolicking and walking around the neighborhood with their owners Starr and Tom Wagstaff. 

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Healthy U program focuses on nutrition and undernourishment, healthy choices, eating on a budget, and fitness. In partnership with Harvesters, the League has adopted University Academy, providing classes and family dinners to participants at the school.  Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent  Akiel Johnson, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Lyman of Manhattan, Kansas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Bo Lyman, to Thomas Edward Ruzicka, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ruzicka of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Herman Kastner of Manhattan, Kansas, and the late Mrs. Kastner, and Mrs. Mike […]

Strutt With Your Mutt was held on September 20th in Brookside. More than 1,300 people and their pets strutted down Brookside Boulevard on a beautiful Sunday morning in support of Wayside Waifs. Proceeds support the rescue and care for thousands of animals on their journey to find forever homes. Also featured in the November 1st […]

The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2014-2015 Season’s Fall Luncheon was held on September 11th at Webster House. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful fall floral arrangements from Craig Sole Designs and the Kansas City Ballet Second Company dancers in their vibrant Alice (in wonderland) costumes. Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent […]

Adorable Scarlett Ann Harris turned one in October and celebrated her birthday with a candy-corn themed party at the home of her parents, Brooke and Richie Harris. The birthday girl adores her pal, Arthur, a Newfoundland. While being strolled at running speed, Scarlett giggles with glee, but she frowns when she hears a leaf blower. […]

Nigro’s Western Store hosted Giddy Up for Boots and Breast Cancer on October 23rd. Guests enjoyed appetizers, refreshments and door prizes. The $10 door donations benefit cleaningforareason.org, the Jennifer Ireland Foundation and the University of Kansas Cancer Center.   

Peggy and Mark Schmidtlein are the chairmen of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s Celebration of Hope Gala. The special 135th anniversary celebration will be held on November 8th at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.  Also featured in the October 18th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Emily + Pete: Wedding Photographers Chairmen […]

Lake Quivira Country Club was the setting for the Mothers’ Tea for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. Lisa Coen is serving as the Cotillion chairman. Mothers of the participants enjoyed the unveiling of the beautiful gown, which will be worn by the young ladies at the event. Cindy […]

After spending more than 10 years as an attorney in private practice, Angela Harse joined Children’s Mercy Hospital as Staff Counsel and Assistant Risk Manager. Angela is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015. She serves as the communication chairman and is helping to plan the December Task Force and the Women’s Forum next […]

The 2014 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party, a benefit for the Women’s Employment Network, was held on September 18th at the lovely home of Steve Metzler and Brian Williams. The event honored WEN’s Legacy Circle donors, who are instrumental in supporting WEN’s mission to empower women to achieve economic independence through sustained employment.  Also featured in […]

Greg Mosher is a senior vice president at Lockton Companies. He and his wife, Holly, have three children, Mia, Hudson and Graham. Greg has been a member of the March of Dimes board of directors and the Signature Chefs Auction committee for two years. This year, Holly and Greg were the chairmen of the Signature […]

Kendall Marie Matous and Charles William Schellhorn, Jr. were married on May 24th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth John Matous of Wichita, Kansas. Kendall is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles John Matous of Wichita and the late Mr. and Mrs. William T. Powell, Jr. […]

MOCSA’s 10th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction was held at the Uptown Theater. Deanna and Greg Graves were the honorary chairmen, and Melanie Fenske and Kim Harp served as the co-chairmen of the event that featured signature martinis, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and a live performance by The Elders. Proceeds […]

Kat Baty and Cat Larrison served as the co-chairmen of the 2014 BOTAR Royal Welcome. The September 5th event was held at The American Royal. BOTARs, escorts, royal escorts, and their families enjoyed a delicious Mexican buffet and learned about the rich history of The American Royal. The 65th BOTAR Ball will be held on […]

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo will be held on November 7th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Lisa Schellhorn recently hosted an Invitation Stuffing Party at her lovely home. Deanna and Greg Graves are the honorary chairmen, and Katherine and Jim Schorgl are serving as the chairmen. Also featured in the […]

Cate Newell Stark and Stephen Paul Duerst were married on August 16th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Breed Stark of Fairway. Cate is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dayton Newell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Allan Stark. Her groom […]

Donna and Ward Katz and Irene and Saul Ellis are serving as the co-chairmen of the Kansas City Art Institute’s second annual Patron Preview on December 4th at the H&R Block Artspace at KCAI. Guests will be able to tour studio departments and purchase artwork by students prior to the public opening of the end-of-semester […]