A Celebration of Hope, presented by Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph, will take place on November 2nd at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Mark and Peggy Schmidtlein and Julie and Gerard Grimaldi, co-chairmen
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. George Paul Jandl, Jr. of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Jandl, to Dane Michael Carillo, the son of Linda Page Carillo of Windsor, Connecticut, and the late Mr. David Lawrence Carillo. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Gould of […]
Read MoreOn October 26th, Rose Brooks Center is hosting their Casino and Auction Night at the Sheraton Overland Park. Kate and David Banks are serving as the co-chairmen. The evening will feature casino games galore, live and silent auctions and a delicious dinner. For tickets, visit www.rosebrooks.org. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent […]
Read MoreJohn Sherman will serve as The Salvation Army’s 2013 Christmas Campaign chairman. He will oversee the money raised during the campaign which will help fund food pantries, homeless shelters, emergency assistance, and substance abuse programs throughout the year. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent John Sherman, chairman
Read MoreThe opening for the new Infiniti of Kansas City in Merriam recently served as a special Patrons’ Party for Synergy Services. Also featured in the October 5th issue of the Independent Photo Credit: Wheat Photography Jarrod Townsend and Michael Mackie Colten Slagg, Ami Buccero, Infiniti of Kansas City; and Jimmy Shelite
Read MoreRed Shoe Shindig was held on September 7th at Arrowhead Stadium’s North Club. More than $375,000 was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City to provide a home away from home for sick children and their families. Shelly and Andy Iseman were the honorary chairmen. Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]
Read MoreAugust 19th and 20th were the dates for the fourth annual Charlie and Kathy Koehler Charity Auction & Golf Tournament. Pat Murphy was the golf chairman, and Kathy Koehler served as the auction chairman. Proceeds support The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women heart health movement. Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]
Read MoreA pink bundle of joy named Alice Ayr Beardsley arrived on August 6th. She weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces. Ali has blue eyes and golden hair. Her proud parents are Courtney and Douglas Beardsley of Portland, Oregon. Ali’s grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Roger Paul Jackson of Our Town and Theresa Beardsley and Samuel C. […]
Read MoreThe WIN for KC Youth Advisory board held its first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year. Following the meeting, members went to cheer on FC Kansas City in their last game of the regular season. Also featured in the September 21st issue of The Independent (Front row) Emily Stalcup, Claire Vedock, Lauren Stalcup, Taylor Nill, […]
Read MoreOctober 26th is the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Boo Ball. The event will take place at The Pavilion at John Knox Village and guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, costume contests, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. Proceeds will support cancer care at Saint Luke’s East Hospital. Also featured in the September 21st […]
Read MoreAugust 26th was the date for The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 14th Annual Golf Classic. Sandy Schermerhorn served as the honorary chairman of the event which was held at Oakwood Country Club. A Tee-Off Party and Silent Auction was held the evening prior at 28 Event Space. Also featured in the September […]
Read MoreThe Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, has been a supporter of the Kansas City Zoo and its educational programs since 1967. Jazzoo was founded by the JLKCMO in 1990 as a fundraiser for the newly-developed Zoo Learning Fund. In honor of the JLKCMO’s 100th anniversary, the League gave the Zoo $1 million, which will […]
Read MoreOctober 12th is the date for The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s All Dressed Up gala at the Museum. Guests will enjoy delicious cocktails and fare from Cafe Sebastienne, a performance by the 14-piece jazz orchestra Vine Street Rumble, an opportunity to see the new exhibition, Dressed Up; and a late-night tent with food trucks […]
Read MoreKelly Gardella and Molly Corless enjoyed a fabulous visit to the Louvre during St. Teresa’s Academy’s England-Paris trip. Also featured in the September 21st issue
Read MoreNovember 23rd is the date for St. Teresa’s Academy auction, You Are A Shining Star, to be held at the school. Guests will enjoy a catered gourmet dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante and live and silent auctions. A special raffle will be held with a grand prize of either a two-year lease on a new Toyota, […]
Read MoreOctober 8th is the date for the sixth annual Kansas City Tip-Off Event at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds from the event will support The American Cancer Society and its fight to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease. Guests will enjoy a discussion featuring Coach Frank Haith, University of Missouri; Coach Gregg Marshall, Wichita State […]
Read MoreJennifer Anne Hoffman and Kyle Richard Hummer were married on June 15th at Visitation Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hoffman of Olathe. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hummer of Savannah, Missouri. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Brio Tuscan […]
Read MoreAugust 26th was the date for Medical Missions Foundation’s 12th Annual Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic at The National Golf Club of Kansas City. Proceeds from the event support MMF’s volunteer medical teams to continue providing life-changing medical care to thousands of children in developing countries around the world. Judy Overton and Jeff Montgomery served as […]
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