![MOCSA – 2014 Community Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.50.06-PM.png)
The 2014 Community Luncheon will mark MOCSA’s 39th year of service in Our Town. The event will be held on May 2nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Erin Merryn is the keynote speaker, and Zulema and Terry Bassham and Christy and Bill Gautreaux are serving as the honorary co-chairmen. Also […]
Read More![Tails of Our Town – Pop Tart](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.29.06-PM.png)
Megan Hannahan and Austin Pickett adopted Pop Tart from Great Plains SPCA, and she has quickly settled into her new home. Pop Tart is a three month old American Bulldog mix, a true puppy who plays and sleeps as much as she can. Also featured in the February 22nd issue of The Independent Megan and […]
Read More![Top Ten Events of 2013](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_4004-1.jpg)
The Independent extends our warmest congratulations to Our Town’s non profits, their honorary chairmen, chairmen, committee members, and volunteers for another successful year of philanthropy in Kansas City. Thank you for helping to make Kansas City a community full of care and compassion! Stay tuned for the full feature debuting in this weekend’s issue of The Independent. Also […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Ann Goodrich](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.50.40-PM.png)
Ann Goodrich makes good things happen. Ann is retired and spends her time volunteering with many organizations that benefit children, including Reach Out and Read Kansas City. She reads to the children, serves as district captain and fills the clinics with other readers when she is not able to be there. Ann’s love for reading […]
Read More![The University of Kansas – Rock Chalk Ball](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.51.10-PM.png)
April 26th is the date for The University of Kansas’ Rock Chalk Ball, “Jayhawks and Juleps,” at the Overland Park Convention Center. Laura and Todd Sutherland are the chairmen, and Steve Doocy, Fox & Friends, will serve as the emcee. Hats, bow ties and mint juleps will set a festive mood for this year’s Derby-themed […]
Read More![Crib Note – Clara Jane Cusser](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.29.31-PM.png)
A beautiful baby girl named Clara Jane Cusser arrived on October 21st. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces and was 20 and one half inches long. Clara has blue eyes and brown hair. Her proud parents are Anne and Andrew Cusser of Leawood. Clara’s thrilled grandparents are M.J. and Larry Walden of Leawood and Diana […]
Read More![Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bernabe, Jr.!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.29.54-PM.png)
Stacy Ann Porto and Lawrence Douglas Bernabe, Jr., were married on November 9th at St. Francis Xavier Church. The bride is the daughter of Mary Porto of Leawood, and the late Dr. Anthony F. Porto, Jr. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Douglas Bernabe, Sr., of Chesterfield, Missouri. The wedding weekend […]
Read More![Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soiree](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.51.38-PM.png)
June 28th is the date for the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soiree at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Kim and Brad Scafe are the honorary chairmen of the seventh annual event. Guests will enjoy wine, delicious fare, strolling through the gardens, entertainment, en plain air art, and […]
Read More![The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Party Arty: Mirage](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PA14-131-1.jpg)
January 18th was the date for the Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Mirage at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Laura Allinder, Andrea Ganier, Katherine Myers, and Leah Vomhof served as the co-chairmen. This year’s theme celebrated Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists on display now at The Nelson-Atkins, as well as the upcoming exhibition, Roads […]
Read More![St. Teresa’s Academy – Auction, “You Are A Shining Star”](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-03-at-10.43.56-AM.png)
St. Teresa’s Academy’s Auction, “You Are A Shining Star,” was held on November 23rd. Lynn and Jay Reardon, Lena and Joe Runyan and Amy and Jim Sullivan were the co-chairmen, and Larry Moore and Mark Fitzpatrick served as the emcees. More than 500 guests enjoyed a delicious gourmet dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante and silent and […]
Read More![Congratulations, Emily and Lucas!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.30.24-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Melville Wilson Perry III of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Rhoades Perry, to Lucas Charles Short, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Charles Short of Hamilton, Kansas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. Emily earned a bachelor of science […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, Sophie!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.30.55-PM.png)
Sophie Uhlmann Blazar was born last year on Christmas Eve to Lauren and Aaron Blazar. She celebrated her first birthday recently with family, friends and cupcakes. Sophie loves cruising in her car, petting her dog Charlie, blowing kisses, and eating rice cakes and green beans. She is frightened by large stuffed animals, shoes, grass, and […]
Read More![World AIDS Day 2013](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MTP_3764-1.jpg)
The AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City recognized Worlds AIDS Day 2013 with several special events. On November 13th, patrons enjoyed a spirited evening at the beautiful home of Dan Nilsen. The Community Luncheon was held on November 25th and featured a panel of local HIV/AIDS experts and advocates, emceed by Phil Witt. On […]
Read More![Cheers to Volunteers! – Cindy Marshall](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.52.08-PM.png)
Since the opening of Great Plains SPCA’s Independence Campus in April, Cindy Marshall has donated more than 2,300 hours of service. Rain or shine, hot or cold, Cindy makes sure that all dogs are walked and receive individual play time. Her hard work improves the shelter pets’ experience, and prepares them for forever homes. Thank […]
Read More![Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/8H1Z0013-1.jpg)
December 12th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon at The American Restaurant. Guests enjoyed a festive afternoon, complete with sounds of the season as played on the piano, as well as a presentation by Devon Carney, Kansas City Ballet. Also featured in the February 8th issue of The Independent Photo […]
Read More![Spotlight on Centurions – Joy Vann-Hamilton](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.47.12-PM.png)
Joy Vann-Hamilton is the academic dean of ITT Technical Institute in Our Town and oversees campus academic operations, which includes curriculum, instruction, staffing, and compliance. She is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015, and serves on the leadership and civic engagement and communications committees. Also featured in the February 8th issue of The […]
Read More![Congratulations, Kristyn and John!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.27.02-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristyn Leigh Reardon, to John David Kimminau, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Paul Kimminau of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph Sullivan of Our Town and the late […]
Read More![Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.27.31-PM.png)
Kathryn Maxine Quimby and Daniel Vincent Reinhardt were married on November 30th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Sharon Fate and Dr. Henry Bishop of Fairway and Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Quimby, Jr., of Loch Lloyd, Missouri. Her groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Robert Reinhardt […]
Read More![The Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.48.08-PM.png)
April 10th is the date for The Truman Library Institute’s 15th Annual Wild About Harry to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Wil Haygood, Washington Post journalist and best-selling author of The Butler: A Witness to History; is the featured speaker. The Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award […]
Read More![In the Spotlight – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-Shot-2017-11-13-at-3.48.46-PM.png)
Becky and Brett Gordon are serving as chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 26th Annual Ball, A Night At The Races. The April 26th event, to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, will have a “Kentucky Derby” theme. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a five-course meal, silent and live […]
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