May 6th was the date for Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon. Carole and Bill Cobb and Debbie and Kevin Crull served as honorary co-chairmen, and Beverly Brooks and Julana Harper-Sachs were the co-chairmen. Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, co-founder of We End Violence; was the keynote speaker. The evening prior, Christy and Bill […]

Rockhurst High School’s Auction Spectacular 2016 “School of Rock” was held on April 16th at the School. Marian and Joe Tutera, Donna and Mark Teahan, Joane and Bryan Wilkerson, and Caroline and Greg Reintjes served as co-chairmen. Jon and Barb Haden Sarah and Ray Evans Tony and Tammy Privitera with Rosie and Anthony Biondo Connie […]

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s White Coat Gala was held on April 9th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Neil T. Douthat was the honorary chairman, and Rachael Weber Sabates and Dr. Nelson Sabates were the chairmen of the event that celebrated Truman Medical Center’s 40th anniversary. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and remarks and […]

Lisa and Dr. Don Cole, Michelle and Brian Smith, Dr. Shelby and Dustin Durand, and Twyla and John Wilson were the co-chairmen of St. Luke’s North Hospital’s Imagine…A Night of Jesters and Jazz on April 1st at the Courtyard Marriott at Briarcliff. Partygoers enjoyed fabulous entertainment by Quixotic and Tim Whitmer and the KC Express. […]

The Mission Valley Hunt celebrated the fantasy of the hunt with a day of horn blowing and whip cracking. After the hunt, a breakfast was held at the Fin and Feather clubhouse. That evening, the Hunt Ball was held at Carriage Club, where long-time member Arthur Stern was honored. Mrs. Monte McDowell served as the […]

April 24th was the date for The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Welcome Home Open House to commemorate the relocation and renovation of their club house at 5211 Cherry Street. Bonne Illig and Sue Lund served as co-chairmen of the event that featured hors d’oeuvres from Pierpont’s, tours of the new home and a video that […]

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 13th at The Kansas City Country Club. Page Branton Reed is serving as chairman of the 62nd anniversary of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 18th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. (Seated) Blythe Launder, debutante tea co-chairman; Shawsie Branton, advisory board; and Vicky […]

More than 900 guests attended the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s Match Appreciation Banquet on April 24th at Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Guests enjoyed pre-show entertainment, dinner and an awards ceremony.  Big Couple Brynn and Chris Ferraro flanked Little Sister Arianna.  Big Brother of the Year Honoree Spencer Gentry […]

Rachel Sexton and Brian King and Tiffany Goddard Snyder and Dr. Lance Snyder were the co-chairmen of the Margarita Ball, a benefit for Hope House, on April 29th at Club 1000. Partygoers enjoyed margaritas, a heads or tails raffle, delicious fare, and dancing to the tunes of The Patrick Lentz Band. Carolyn Long served as […]

April 19th was the date for Faces of Innocence at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jarrett Adams, who was exonerated after 10 years in prison, was the keynote speaker.  Proceeds support the Midwest Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted in five states. Exoneree and Emcee Brian […]

Mark Donovan was the honorary chairman for Forks & Corks, a benefit for Harvesters – The Community Food Network, on April 28th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event with gourmet fare and wine from more than 50 of Our Town’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Board Members […]

March 30th was the date for the Hats Off to Mothers Honoree Cocktail Party at Carriage Club. The event welcomed the 2016 honorees and celebrated past honorees with a butterfly pinning ceremony. Laurie Ingram, 2010 honoree; and Carmen Sabates served as the co-chairmen. 2016 Honoree Connie Mendolia, 2010 Honoree Lucille Tutera, and 2015 Honoree Peaches […]

Boulevard Brewing Company was the setting for The Family Conservancy’s third annual Brew for Books on April 14th. More than 250 guests donated more than 725 books for children from birth through age five, who are living in poverty. Ryan Triggs was the featured entertainer.  Guests enjoyed the musical stylings of Ryan Triggs. Joe Harmon, […]

Barbara P. Allen and Deborah Allen were the honorary co-chairmen, and Debby Ballard and Cora Storbeck served as the co-chairmen of The Women’s Employment Network’s Annual Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. More than 1,000 guests celebrated three decades of WEN at the April 6th event. Lynnette Williams, […]

Jackson County CASA held its 16th annual Light of Hope Breakfast on April 14th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The featured speaker was Nicole Ross, who spoke about the adversity she faced as an older foster youth who aged out of the system. Carol and John Yorke received the Light of […]

More than 225 guests enjoyed Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews, a benefit for the Child Abuse Prevention Association; on April 15th at Hendrick Lexus Kansas City. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare, a signature raffle and unique tastings from some of the top breweries in the region, including KC Bier Company and Tallgrass Brewing Company. Susie Graff, […]

April 23rd was the date for Bloom Fleet Week 2016 at the historic Heim Brewery in the Kansas City East Bottoms district. S. Sloane Simmons and Harl Van Deursen were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Campbell, Chadwick Brooks and Abby and Doug Albers were the co-chairmen. Proceeds support the Kansas City CARE Clinic. Landon Vonderschmidt […]

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball Kick-Off Luncheon was held at the beautiful home of Rachael Sabates on March 30th. Barbara Storm is serving as the chairman of this year’s Ball, to be held on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Christine and Ford Maurer are the honorary chairmen. Susan […]

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon was held on March 31st at Ritz Charles. CASA volunteers Amy Fowler, David Platt and Marty Swayze were honored at the event. Proceeds support CASA to raise funds to recruit and train volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children under court protection […]

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU), in conjunction with the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI), hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Randy Schekman, at a Research Reception on March 24th at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and at a Research Symposium Day on March 25th at the University. Dr. Wayne Carter, KCALSI; and […]

Friends and supporters of Jackson County CASA recently gathered at the offices of the Robertson Law Group for Night of Hope. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dessert while learning more about Jackson County CASA’s new program for older foster youth. Gina and Board Member Zach Bickel were the hosts. Sydney and Michael Campo Jon and […]