April 25th was the date for Harvesters’ Forks & Corks in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. During its 17-year history, Forks & Corks has helped Harvesters provide more than 11 million meals to hungry people. Mandy and David Waters served as the chairmen.  Also featured in the June 1st issue of […]

Jason Souter recently took a sabbatical from his job as a project manager at Cerner Corporation, which included spending seven days at Ronald McDonald House Charities – Kansas City, stocking linen closets and organizing storage areas and toys. He and his daughter, Jayden, had spent more than 100 nights there after she was diagnosed with […]

April 19th was the date for an appreciation reception for the patrons’ of the Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ Snow Ball. Snow Ball Presidents Jeanne and Charlie Haake thanked patrons for their tireless help and dedication. The 40th annual Snow Ball will be held on January 18th. Also featured in the June 1st issue […]

On May 15th, Milburn Country Club’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was celebrated by members and representatives from A. L. Huber, Zimmer and Helix Architecture & Design. In 2013, MCC celebrates its 96th year in Overland Park. Eric Packel, MCC president; cut the ribbon.     

June 14th is the date for revUp for reStart at Assurant Employee Benefits. Harlan Brownlee will accept the Business Honoree award on behalf of the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City. Mike Burke is the honorary chairman, and Linda Word and John Kinney are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the May 18th issue […]

June 24th is the date for the 20th Annual Otis Taylor Celebrity Golf Tournament at Swope Memorial Golf Course. Players will join Ricky Siglar, Kansas City Chiefs ambassador; and other sports celebrities from the Kansas City Chiefs, Comets, Sporting KC, and Kansas City Royals teams for a great day of golf. Hugh O’Donnell is serving […]

Dr. and Mrs. David Odell Palmer of Dallas, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Blair Palmer, to Jeffrey Alan Hoffman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick J. Hoffman of Olathe. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. James Houston Blair of Dallas and the late Mrs. Blair and the […]

The WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board attended a tennis clinic coached by Scott Hanover on April 14th at the Plaza Tennis Center. The girls learned the basic rules of tennis and how to control the ball. The Youth Advisory Board meets about once a month around Town to stay fit and healthy.  Also featured […]

April 12th was the date for the Kansas City CARE Clinic’s Bloom Speaks Easy in the West Bottoms. Amy McAnarney and David Hunt were the honorary chairmen, and Kate McKinney, Kurt Knapstein and Emily and Matt Baldwin were the co-chairmen. Guests donned their best 1920’s attire and knocked on a secret door to step back […]

Tom Corbin has an international reputation as a sculptor, but his talents as a painter also make him a beloved and highly sought after artist in Kansas City. Tom’s female figure sculptures are often transformed into tributes for notable people and organizations in Our Town, and he has generously lent his creative talents to The […]

June 23rd is the date for Harvester’s Chefs Classic to be held at The American Restaurant. Carla and Danny O’Neill are the honorary chairmen, and Debbie Gold is the host chef. Visiting Chefs Vinny Dotolo, Animal Restaurant, Los Angeles; Kelly English, Restaurant Iris, Memphis; and Nancy Olson, Gramercy Tavern, New York; will join local Chefs […]

Thelma and Gene Dreyer have fallen in love with their new baby, Lucy. The beautiful golden Labradoodle loves to play tug-of-war, go for car rides and have her stomach scratched. Lucy recently celebrated her first birthday, complete with toys and cake! Also featured in the May 18th issue  

“Vegas Vacation” was the theme of the Great Plains SPCA’s Pawtini. Kevin Westrope, Jason Holmes, Julie Nelson Meers and Sam Meers were the honorary co-chairmen. The event was held on April 6th at Sporting Kansas City and guests enjoyed cocktails, delicious food stations and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefited needy pets. Also featured in […]

July 12th is that date for the 2013 Kids TLC Open at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course. David Nickloy, Kyle Tucker and Devin Schuster are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent David Nickloy, Kyle Tucker and Devin Schuster, co-chairmen  

Tacos and Beer on the Boulevard is set for June 20th at the Boulevard Brewing Company. Elaine McMilian, Margaret Kolm, Henna Fuller, Anne Garney, and Pam Taylor are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious taco bar, a vast selection of Boulevard brews, a silent auction, and entertainment by Three Minutes Since. Proceeds […]

Troy Lillebo, a South Dakota native, lived in Arizona and Indiana before settling down in Our Town. He is the assistant vice chancellor for external relations at UMKC. Troy is the treasurer for Centurions, serves on the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s board of directors and was recently appointed to the Mayor’s Challenge Cabinet.  Also featured […]

Jane and Bryson Jones will celebrate their first anniversary on May 19th. Jane will begin her last year of Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in July. She is currently applying for a Pain Management Fellowship to continue her study of anesthesia. Jane enjoys volunteering and recently joined the Junior League […]

March 9th was the date for Cristo Rey Kansas City’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars at Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. Lisa Shadid and Mary Ann Woodward were the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and a dance competition. Tony Richardson received first place, Jane Gard was the first runner-up and Connie Fahey […]

August 24th is the date for the Kansas City Hospice House Angel Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Carol and Arnold Caviar are the honorary chairmen, and Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro are the co-chairmen. The evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, and live entertainment. Committee Members met recently to finalize […]

Mary and Jack Winne and their family were all winners as they celebrated their version of the Summer Olympics at a family reunion in Topsail Island, North Carolina. Also featured in the May 18th issue of The Independent (Front row) Meg Winne, Sean Flading, Collin Winne, Tyler Winne, Aidan Winne, Molly Winne, Kelly Lane, Mikey […]