The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 3rd at the Kansas City Power & Light District. Ten thousand walkers participated in this event. Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jessica Strom Photography and Brandon Abe Photography  

The Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Blue Ribbon Burgers & Brews was held on April 17th at Longview Mansion. Carol Sours served as the chairman. More than 200 guests enjoyed a silent auction, a raffle and unique tastings from local eateries and brews from top breweries, including Abita and KC Bier Company. Proceeds support CAPA’s […]

Synergy Services’ 25th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards was held on May 8th at The View at Briarcliff. Guests enjoyed hearing portions of the essays written by 20 area students who were chosen from more than 5,500 entries honoring their Kindest Kansas Citians. Barbara Unell and Liz Uhlmann were the honorary co-chairmen, and Jenny Tuck […]

May 14th was the date for The Children’s Relief Association (CRA) Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy’ Gift Shop Grand Opening. CRA was founded in 1910 and has a rich history of volunteering at Children’s Mercy. This spring, the hospital’s main gift shop was relocated and renovated, which CRA celebrated with a special fundraising campaign and reception. […]

May 1st was the date for The Saint Luke’s Foundation at Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s eighth annual Books & Boutiques at the Overland Park Convention Center. Alicia Cabrera-Hill, Kim Madden and Dr. Marsha Weaver were co-chairmen, and Lara Mortiz served as the emcee. Laura McBride, author of We Are Called To Rise; was the featured […]

Stacey Lukas, Bernard Shondell, Katie Campbell, and Chadwick Brooks were the co-chairmen of The Kansas City CARE Clinic’s BLOOM Party, “Camp BLOOM,” on May 2nd under the 12th Street Bridge in the West Bottoms. Guests enjoyed glamourous mess-fare from Bread & Butter Concept restaurants. Zim Loy served as the honorary chairman. Co-chairman Stacey Lukas with […]

May 12th was the date for The Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon. The lovely event was held at The American Restaurant and featured a delicious lunch and beautiful floral arrangements by Craig Sole. Lisa Schubert Hickok is the Guild president. Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley is serving as chairman of the Nutcracker Ball, to be […]

May 8th was the date for the third annual Pour for More, a benefit for KidsTLC. Anne and Dr. Bart Putnam and Mathew Norgard were the honorary co-chairmen of the event that was held at The Guild. Proceeds support KidsTLC’s programs which focus on psychiatric treatment, community outreach, outpatient behavioral health, autism, and wellness. Chris […]

May 12th was the date for a Benefactors’ Party for the Hats Off to Mothers, hosted by Kelly Cole and Halls on Grand. Lynne Weilert served as chairman of Hats Off to Mothers on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The luncheon was a benefit for Open Options UCP. […]

The Kansas City Symphony Alliance’s 46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse was celebrated in grand style. Julie and Vince Clark were the honorary chairmen of the Designers’ Toast Opening Night Party on May 8th, and Kami Toben was the chairman of the Divine Design Connection event on May 19th. Both events were held at the Showhouse which […]

Nearly 100 members enjoyed The Kansas City Young Matrons’ Installation Day Tea. Guests savored a delicious brunch at the current clubhouse. Drawings of the new clubhouse were unveiled, and proceeds from the 2015 Magic Ball were presented to the beneficiary, NAMI of Greater Kansas City. Mary Anderson, Lucinda Rice-Petrie and Ken Anderson KCYM Members Debbie […]

May 11th was the date for the 34th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. More than 145 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony at Lake Quivira Country Club. Proceeds support Catholic Charities’ Kids Summer Food Program. The gorgeous […]

Honorary Chairman Peggy Dunn and Co-chairmen Dr. Natasha Acosta and Dr. Lawrence R. Ricci welcomed 1,200 guests to Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Fashion For A Cause. Mario Lopez was the celebrity host of the 10th anniversary event that was held on April 17th at the Kansas City Convention Center.  Proceeds support Truman Medical Center’s […]

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 8th at The Kansas City Country Club. Ellen Benson Merriman is serving as chairman of the 61st annual Jewel Ball, to be held on June 20th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Hunter Wolbach, gentlemen of the Jewel Ball assistant co-chairman; Kevin Rooney, ushers chairman; and […]

MOCSA held its Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on April 30th. Keynote Speaker Lara Logan spoke to the record-breaking audience about surviving a sexual assault while on assignment as a foreign correspondent with 60 Minutes, covering the Egyptian Revolution in 2011. The evening prior, Lynette and Norman Siegel […]

Union Station Kansas City was the setting for the KCA Showcase + Auction on April 10th. The sold-out event featured silent and live auctions, farm-to-fork fare, beautiful artwork, and wonderful performances that showcased the incredible talent of the students in the performing, visual and culinary arts. Tanna Guthrie and Jay Liebenguth served as hosts of […]

Mary McClure served as the chairman of Forks & Corks on April 23rd at the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The Patrons’ Party took place at 909 Walnut on April 16th. Proceeds support Harvesters and its network of agencies that provide more than 1.1 million meals to hungry families, children and seniors. […]

The second annual Brew for Books, a benefit for The Family Conservancy, was held on April 16th at Boulevard Brewing Company. Guests donated children’s books and enjoyed Boulevard beer, Waldo Pizza and entertainment by John Goolsby. Centurion Volunteers Hannah Hasselquist, Megan Stock and Karen Moore Guests mingled on the patio of the Boulevard Brewing Company. […]

April 16th was the date for Jackson County CASA’s Light of Hope breakfast. Cathi and David Brain were the honorary chairmen. More than 1,100 guests attended the event that raised funds to train and support more volunteers to serve abused and neglected children under court protection. John Holt served as the emcee. Kevin Collins and […]

April 22nd was the date for an Honoree Tea given by Hats Off to Mothers at Webster House. Guests came dressed to the nines with hats, white gloves and smiles and enjoyed the 1960s, retro-themed Tea, complete with scones and delicious lemon curd. Hats Off to Mothers was held on May 14th at the Muehlebach […]

An Evening at Room 84, a benefit for The Barstow School, was held on April 18th at the Ritz Charles. Barstow was founded in 1884. Tara Georgie and Sharon McDonald served as co-chairmen of the 1920s-themed event that featured dinner, a silent auction and casino-style games. Dianne and Bryan Reed Amanda O’Shaughnessy, Minka Rudman, Paige […]