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The WIN for KC Triathlon was held on July 25th at Smithville Lake. Jannell Bassore Rachel Noland, Annie Noland and Julia Noland Maggie Scanlon Photo Credit: Thomas Photogenic Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent  

Heather and Jean-Paul Wong were chairmen of the sixth annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis at Carriage Club. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party, dinner and auctions on Friday night, followed by Kansas City’s Premier Pro Tennis Tournament on Saturday. Proceeds support The Genesis School, a charter school in the urban core that serves high-risk youth […]

July 15th was the date when Symphony League members gathered at The Sulgrave to prepare beautiful invitations for the Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Hosts Kathy and Mario Scaglia provided a wonderful lunch for the volunteers. The Symphony Ball will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. […]

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 13th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. The 13th annual event featured a whiskey tasting, hand rolled cigars and a unique Splash Shot Challenge. Devin Schuster and Kyle Tucker served as the co-chairmen. George Brett, David Rismiller, Jr., Jigger James, and Ken Lawrence Bart and Anne Putnam with Vicki […]

FuzzyFotosKC is a photo contest featuring fuzzy, feathered and furry friends. Contestants work in creative ways to inspire friends, family, colleagues, and the animal loving public to cast a vote for their team. Each dollar counts as one vote, and all of the proceeds will support the lifesaving work of the Kansas City CARE Clinic […]

Diane Phillips and Larry McMullen served as co-chairmen of the 12th annual Under a Blue Moon Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, “Blue Moon Over Cuba,” on June 7th at Powell Gardens. Partygoers dressed in their best Cuban attire and enjoyed delicious fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and silent and live auctions. Peter and […]

The second annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Child Needs a Hero, but Abused Children Need SuperHeroes,” was held on June 14th at Corporate Woods. Patty and Mick Matthews were the honorary chairmen, and Bryan Busby served as the emcee. Paul MacCready Kids Fun Run participants were greeted by Mike Steinmetz, Miss Kansas Junior Teen […]

CAPA’s 40 year commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families in Eastern Jackson County was recently celebrated by 250 guests. Brad Speaks served as the emcee. The Dawn Beye Legacy Award was presented to the members of the Junior Service League of Independence for founding CAPA in 1975. Board President Kirk Beye […]

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s fifth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 19th and 20th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends for three special events, including a Celebrity Softball Game at Kauffman Stadium, the Big Slick Celebrity Bowl at Pinstripes and the Big […]

Call the cops! Gangsters and molls raided and kidnapped the nine Jewel Ball hosts at their Gatsby-themed Jewel Ball party. The G-men thankfully arrived to rescue them and put an end to their capture! This creative surprise was part of a fun-filled evening, complete with gambling, music and delectables. Kim Fryer, Ashley Herring, Carolina Mach, […]

The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Last Call Open House and Reception was held on June 12th. Members came to say “farewell” to their beloved clubhouse at 51st and Oak. The clubhouse, built in 1936, will be picked up and moved to its new location at 52nd and Cherry in August. Guests took a nostalgic stroll […]

The offices of Lathrop and Gage were the lovely setting for the Kansas City Ballet’s Annual Meeting on June 15th. The event was hosted by Board Member Jack Rowe. New officers were elected, including Julia Irene Kauffman, chairman; Claire Brand, president; Jean-Paul Wong, immediate past president; Michael Frost, vice president; Jack Rowe, vice president; Kathy […]

Liz and Nate Orr were the chairmen, and Linda and Topper Johntz served as honorary chairmen of the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction, “Deviation,” on June 6th. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, creative fare prepared by Patrick Ryan, Port Fonda; theatrical entertainment, experiential installations and creative libations. The bi-annual event […]

June 6th was the date for the First Annual Let’s Upstage Cancer – A St. Jude Event. Kristin and Patrick Trysla and Aggie and Nate Accardo were co-chairmen of the event that was held at the College Basketball Experience. Proceeds support The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission to find cures for children with cancer […]

Hallbrook Country Club was the beautiful setting for The Lyric Opera Circle’s Spring Luncheon. New members were installed, and the group is now preparing for another fabulous Lyric Opera Ball. Jackie Middelkamp, outgoing president; and Barbara Spilker, incoming president Kit Smith with Ball Co-chairmen Carolyn Price and Mary Leonida Also featured in the July 11, […]

Britton and Clinton Robinson were the honorary chairmen, and Judy DeJesus served as chairmen of SAFEHOME’s Saturday Night. The June 13th was held at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment. Abby Eden served as the emcee. Randy and Andrea Gomez, Josh and Amanda Landrum, Bill and Marcie Artman, […]

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held at Mission Hills Country Club on June 8th. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball enjoyed delicious fare, learned about good manners and serenaded their mothers and grandmothers. Janet Russell, Allison Harding, Drew Harding, Twyla Harding, and Melissa Langstaff The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball serenaded their mothers and grandmothers at […]

May 27th was the date for Assurant Employee Benefits’ Perseverance Hall of Fame at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. J.R. Martinez was the special guest, and Charity Tillemann-Dick and Deliece Hofen were inducted into the Perseverance Hall of Fame. Alan Colberg, Assurant; Paul Schofer and Peggy Dunn Amy Ireland, Rose Sanchez, Eunice Turner, […]

Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, The Wizard of Paws – There’s No Place Like Home was held on May 9th at the Overland “Bark” Convention Center. Darlia and David Morris were the honorary chairmen, and Susan and Chris Wally served as chairmen of the event that supports thousands of abandoned, abused and homeless pets.  Gale Holsman, […]

The Royals Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament was held on June 1st at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Guests and supporters enjoyed playing golf with current and former Royals celebrities. Proceeds support Special Olympics KC Metro. John Lubin, Andy Protzman, Alex Protzman, Jerry Terrell, Kansas City Royals; and Chad Battison Mike Moustakas hit the greens. Hunter Westerfield, […]