The Belles of the American Royal held its annual Presidents’ Tea on September 10th at The Kansas City Country Club. Past Presidents Julie Townsend Smart and Carol Fryer served as co-chairmen of the Tea, where the 2016 BOTAR class and Pages were introduced. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach […]

August 28th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Season Kick Off Party. More than 100 Ballet enthusiasts mingled and enjoyed cocktails on the Rooftop Terrace at Three Points. KCB II Dancer Gavin Abercrombie, Linda Shoare and KCB II Dancer Cameron Thomas Lisa Glassman, Jeffrey J. Bentley, Kansas City Ballet; and Kathy Nordhus […]

The Mothers’ Tea for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ 66th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion was held at Lake Quivira. Mothers and daughters of the Cotillion were given a preview of the Cotillion dress and enjoyed a delightful buffet of high tea refreshments. The Ball will be held on December 3rd at […]

The 26th annual Strutt With Your Mutt, a benefit for Wayside Waifs, was held on September 18th in Brookside. The event featured a 5K run and a 3K walk, as well as fun fare, contests and entertainment. The Companion Protect team prepared for the Strutt.  Kris Ketz’s dog, Tank, helped to emcee the event. The […]

The University of Kansas Hospital’s Treads & Threads was held on September 9th at the Kansas Speedway. Leslie and George Brett were the honorary chairmen, and Barclay and Frank Ross served as the chairmen of the event that featured signature cocktails, delicious fare from local restaurants and a special performance by Train. Guests were greeted […]

August 28th was the date for the 14th annual Head For The Cure 5K – Metro KC at Corporate Woods. More than 5,000 participants enjoyed a kids’ zone, a pancake breakfast and multiple live bands. Proceeds support brain cancer research. Rhonda DeFreece, Keeping The Faith honoree; and Molly Moody, Head For The Cure Foundation Also […]

The beautiful home of Debbie and Tom Ward was the perfect setting for The Belles of the American Royal’s Parent Welcome Party on August 25th. Debbie Ward and Katie Fitzgerald served as the co-chairmen. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Caption goes […]

Jeff King was the honorary chairman, and Rob Adams served as the chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s second annual RISE on August 27th in the Crossroads. The rooftop crawl featured five rooftops that displayed different holiday themes, including Barkley, SMG, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lead Bank, and Bishop McCann. Scott […]

August 27th was the date for Kansas City Ballet’s sixth annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,500 dance enthusiasts enjoyed free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups representing different dance cultures. The […]

The mothers of the 2016 BOTARs met at the beautiful home of Melanie and Dr. David Clymer on August 18th. Guests enjoyed delicious desserts and learned all about the upcoming BOTAR season. Hillary Winzenried and Lindsay Perrey served as the event co-chairmen. Rachel Lewis and Hillary Winzenried Notebooks for the mothers of the BOTARs filled […]

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2016 summer, Kansas City-style!     

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 11th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Proceeds from the event provide children with a continuum of care through innovative and successful psychiatric treatment, outpatient behavioral health, homeless teen outreach, autism, and parent support programs. Rob Heise Tray Wiltse, Lance Melber, Bob Steer, and Pat Forman Andrea Kidwell, Erin […]

August 6th was the date for The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place’s Beach Volleyball Tournament. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to heal the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. (Front row) Ashley Yeo, Samantha Floyd and Lindsay and Nick Medina (back row) Josh Davis, Kate Guettermann, Megan McCormack, and […]

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 35th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on August 1st at Lake Quivira Country Club. More than 150 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. William H. Townsley, Dennis Wilbert, Andy Prosser, […]

Kathy and Mario Scaglia recently hosted a lovely luncheon for the members of the Symphony League. Members gathered to put the finishing touches on invitations for The Symphony Ball, “Evening Overtures,” to be held on September 10th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Partygoers will enjoy a silent auction, cocktails, a dinner, a performance by […]

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care recently broke ground on three different Kansas City-area continuum-of-care facilities. Guests recently celebrated at the Tiffany Springs Senior Community in North Kansas City, Mission Chateau in Prairie Village and Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care in Belton, Missouri.  Leo Harris, Mike Flanagan, Joe Tutera, Ryan Fisher, Mike Allen, Mike Levitt, […]

CCVI’s inaugural SPECTACLE was held on June 29th at Boys Grow Farm. The open-fire grilling event featured 12 of Our Town’s finest chefs, who prepared delicious South American fare on an asado-style grill, and two dessert chefs. Proceeds supported CCVI and raised funds for scholarships for youth in the Boys Grow program. Barry Grissom, Caren […]

The BOTAR membership is busy making plans for the BOTAR Ball. Missy Love is serving as the president. The 67th Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  Past BOTAR Presidents and 2015 President’s Scholarship recipients: (Seated) Joey Straube, Carol Fryer, Jaelyn Bergman, Cathy Frame, President […]

Beth Haden is a senior associate at Bryan Cave, practicing law in the areas of financial services and bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights. In addition, she is on the Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees, is vice chairman of the Women’s Forum and participates in the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. Said Michael […]

Friends of University Academy’s Annual Gala, “Passport to Success,” was held recently at the school. Vicki and Bill Reisler were the honorary chairmen, and Nancy Valentine served as the chairman. The 14th annual event featured cocktails, a round the world-themed menu by delish! Catering, a silent auction, and live music by the El Mambo Orchestra. […]

Turning Point’s Hot Summer Nights, “Keep Calm and Get Your London On” party was held on the 12th Street Bridge. Jennifer and Tommy Clemente and Kerry and Matt Adam were the co-chairmen of the June 25th event. Alex and Sarah Hancock and John and Carolyn Gates flanked the Queen The Austin Powers Go-Go Dancers posed […]