October 6th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ event – The Gathering. The third annual event was held at the beautiful home of Kris and Jason Townsend. More than 130 guests enjoyed the fundraiser for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ New Roots for Refugees program. Kelly Reardon Nee and Lynn […]

December 5th is the date for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Caitlin Eckard is the Ball chairman, and Gina McCord is serving as the Cotillion chairman. (First row) Madison Moore, Kate Kearney, Betsy Smoot, Sophie Brown, Helen Mary Kancel, Claire Smeltzer, Tricia […]

October 2nd was the date for The BOTAR’s American Royal Parade. The 90th annual event was held at the Truman Sports Complex. Hillary Winzenried served as the BOTAR Parade chairman. BOTAR Treasurer Alden Haugh (Front row) Harrison Blue and Emily Scott (middle row) Henry Foster and Mary Reed (back row) Christian Bechard and Ted Nelson […]

Studio Dan Meiners was the beautiful setting for The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event on September 18th. Kimber Myers Givner was named the first recipient of the Betsy Vander Velde Award, and Edgar from the Student Assistance Program was the featured speaker. Board Member Joe Harmon and Cherie Meyer Harmon were all smiles at the […]

September 18th was the date for CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties’ Hops & Barley Ball at the Dark Horse Distillery. Guests enjoyed signature mint juleps, dining stations created by delish!, music by Rivertown, a giving tree, a wine pull, and a silent auction. Mark Spraetz, Kansas Representative Jerry Lunn, Drew Quinn, and Rich Witaszak […]

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was the setting for a Reception to honor Dr. Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Guests at the September 25th event helped to create the Dr. Jane Chu Endowment Fund for Youth in the Performing Arts to recognize the leadership and accomplishments of the […]

On September 29th, The Kansas City Country Club was the place where the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 2015-16 Kick-Off Luncheon took place. Guests enjoyed a fabulously choreographed sword fight from the upcoming production of The Three Musketeers. New guild members were welcomed by President Lisa Hickok. Guild President Lisa Hickok and Devon Carney, KC Ballet […]

September 20th was the date for The Mothers’ Tea for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. The special event was held at the lovely home of Angela and Troy Moore. Mothers of the Cotillion participants enjoyed fun conversation and delicious fare from Brentano’s. The 65th Annual Ball will be […]

Candice and Mark A. Uhlig were the honorary chairmen, Michelle and Peter deSilva were the chairmen and cancer survivor John Holt served as the emcee of the 14th annual Treads & Threads, a benefit for The University of Kansas Hospital. The September 11th event was held at Kansas Speedway. Doctors Charles and Susan Porter Following […]

Volunteers from the Friends of UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance gathered on September 15th at Lisa Schellhorn’s beautiful home to prepare invitations for Crescendo. Sherry and Gary Forsee are the honorary chairmen, and Melanie and Mike Fenske are serving as chairmen of Crescendo: New Mood Rising on November 6th at the Kauffman Center for […]

September 12th was the date when Kansas City Young Matrons’ clubhouse moved from its address at 5100 Oak Street to its new location at 5211 Cherry Street. Members, neighbors and the community at large turned out to watch the slow, steady progress of a house on wheels. Van Trust Realty provided a delicious lunch and […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons kicked off its club year at the Reassembly Day Tea. The event was held in the organization’s temporary quarters at the Central United Methodist Church. Members enjoyed a delicious brunch and caught up on all of their summer adventures. Two days earlier, KCYM’s clubhouse moved down Oak Street to its beautiful […]

The 2015 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party, a benefit for the Women’s Employment Network, was held on September 17th at the beautiful home of Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark. Jessica Cassidy and Megan Sinclair Hosts Julie Anderson Clark and Vince Clark with Kelly Sullivan Casey Simmons and S. Sloane Simmons Also featured in the October […]

More than 75 teams gathered on September 13th at Theis Park to play madminton. Our Town’s first Madminton Tournament raised funds for Giving the Basics, an organization that provides free personal care hygiene items that are not covered by food stamps to shelters, pantries and local schools. Players had a wonderful time dressing up in […]

The Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams was held recently at Kauffman Stadium. Guests enjoyed taking selfies with current and former players, drinks, food from local restaurants, a silent auction, a live performance by American Authors, and a spectacular fireworks show. Jack and Louise Donovan, Ned Yost, Kansas City Royals; David Lazzo and David Pokorny Jennifer […]

The Polsinelli Building on the Plaza was the perfect setting for The American Royal Chairman’s Club’s The Royal on the Rooftop. More than 150 young professionals enjoyed the August 6th event. Members of the Chairman’s Club act as ambassadors for the American Royal and help to recruit new supports for the Royal. Brad Garrison, Grant […]

August 29th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet’s fifth annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,900 participants enjoyed the special event that featured free dance and fitness classes for children and adults, as well as performances by local dance groups and world dance groups […]

Sheri and Bob Reymond were the honorary chairmen of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City’s 50th anniversary celebration, RISE. More than 500 guests enjoyed the rooftop crawl that featured five of the best rooftops in the Crossroads, including Barkley, Three Points, Bishop-McCann, Encompas, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The fabulous fireworks show Jennifer […]

Oakwood Country Club was the perfect setting for the Symphony Women’s Association’s Swing Fling. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner and dancing. A Patrons’ Party was held at the beautiful home of Barbara and Dr. William Godfrey. (Clockwise from left) Caryn and Robert Hastings, Linda and Gene Hall, Keith Richcreek and Karen Gaines, Michael and […]

August 15th was the date for Hope House’s Hope And All That Jazz  at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. CiCi Rojas was the guest speaker, and the Blue Springs Police Department received the Barbara Potts Award for its commitment and dedication to Hope House. Michelle and Peter deSilva were the chairmen, […]

The third annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, took place on August 8th at Volleyball Beach. (Front row) Nicole Clifford, Jovanna Rohs, Ann Anthony, and Shelly Migliazzo (back row) Micky Clifford, Scott Hall, Patrick Mitchell, and Paul Migliazzo Laura and David Mountjoy Also featured in the September […]