September 24th was the date for The Gathering, a new event launched by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. More than 100 guests attended, and Lon Lane and Stewart Lane, both with Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions; demonstrated a variety of unique techniques for preserving and pickling. A new book, Serving Kansas City…New Roots, was released in […]

On September 6th, William Jewell College celebrated the beginning of its academic year with an Opening Convocation Ceremony on the campus quad. Jill and Marshall Dean, Jr. and Jean and Don Wagner were awarded the William F. Yates Medallion for Distinguished Service. The event concluded with the dedication of the Pryor Learning Commons, a $15 […]

On August 24th, the Kansas City Ballet presented its third annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center. The day featured performances, classes, giveaways, and food trucks.  Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Brett Pruitt and East Market Studios The Creative Movement class was a hit with the […]

On September 6th, The University of Kansas Hospital’s 12th annual Treads & Threads gala came roaring into the Kansas Speedway. Proceeds from the event support personalized cancer care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center.  Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Mark […]

The WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board met at Sunnyside Park on September 29th for a Yoga class hosted by lululemon athletic Leawood and lululemon athletica Country Club Plaza. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent  Eliza Little, Erin Parra, Allie Jones, Katie Hornbeck, Emily Green, Chiarra Franklin, Grace Li-Haug, Claire Vedock, […]

The Lyric Opera Circle’s Annual Fall Luncheon was held at The Carriage Club. Members enjoyed a fascinating talk by Don Dagenais about women’s roles in opera. Bonne and Cliff Illig are the honorary chairmen of the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball, and Jeanette Prenger is serving as the chairman. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent Photo […]

On September 14th, the Brookside Mothers’ Association held its annual end of summer celebration, One Last Margarita Party, at Element in Brookside. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to serve the needs of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in Kansas City. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent […]

September 17th was the date for Renovation Sensation Patrons’ Party. The event was held at the beautiful home of Lynn and Joe Poskin. Deb Schneider and Sheryl Kaplan were the co-chairmen. Proceeds benefit Shawnee Mission East’s SHARE Program. Also featured in the October 19th issue of The Independent  Allison Harding, Donna Bysfield, SMSD board member; […]

On August 11th, more than 20,000 supporters, volunteers  and breast cancer survivors gathered for the Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Race for the Cure. Guests enjoyed the Kids for the Cure Park, the Survivors Pavilion and the Survivors Parade. The annual event celebrated 20 years of breast cancer prevention and awareness in Our Town. […]

On September 6th, the 2013 BOTARs, escorts, royal escorts, and their families gathered at the American Royal Complex to celebrate the upcoming Ball with a fiesta buffet, music and dancing. Laura Beachy and Kristin Patterson were the co-chairmen. The 64th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 19th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas […]

The ninth annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction, a benefit for MOCSA’s art and play therapy programs, was held at the Uptown Theater. Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the honorary chairmen, and Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  […]

On September 7th, more than 600 guests enjoyed Jackson County CASA’s 8th Annual Carnival for CASA at Paradise Park. Lori and Don Oster served as the honorary chairmen. Proceeds support the training of volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children who are under court protection.  Also featured in the October 5th issue of The […]

The opening for the new Infiniti of Kansas City in Merriam recently served as a special Patrons’ Party for Synergy Services.  Also featured in the October 5th issue of the Independent Photo Credit: Wheat Photography Jarrod Townsend and Michael Mackie Colten Slagg, Ami Buccero, Infiniti of Kansas City; and Jimmy Shelite    

Red Shoe Shindig was held on September 7th at Arrowhead Stadium’s North Club. More than $375,000 was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City to provide a home away from home for sick children and their families. Shelly and Andy Iseman were the honorary chairmen. Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]

August 19th and 20th were the dates for the fourth annual Charlie and Kathy Koehler Charity Auction & Golf Tournament. Pat Murphy was the golf chairman, and Kathy Koehler served as the auction chairman. Proceeds support The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women heart health movement.  Also featured in the October 5th issue of […]

August 26th was the date for The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 14th Annual Golf Classic. Sandy Schermerhorn served as the honorary chairman of the event which was held at Oakwood Country Club. A Tee-Off Party and Silent Auction was held the evening prior at 28 Event Space.   Also featured in the September […]

August 26th was the date for Medical Missions Foundation’s 12th Annual Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic at The National Golf Club of Kansas City. Proceeds from the event support MMF’s volunteer medical teams to continue providing life-changing medical care to thousands of children in developing countries around the world. Judy Overton and Jeff Montgomery served as […]

Saint Luke’s leaders, donors, physicians, and friends gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Saint Luke’s Hospice House on July 19th. The evening prior, an intimate chapel dedication service was held for the family and friends of Marilyn Lacey McMullen, for whom the chapel is named.  Also featured in the September 21st issue of […]

Twelve hundred participants had a wonderful time at the WIN for KC Triathlon on July 27th at Smithville Lake.  Also featured in the September 7th issue of The Independent  Ashley Muiruri  Cathy Wood Michael Weatherly Hungry participants lined up for Chris Cakes.  

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics’ Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was a fabulous success. Kansas Citians enjoyed a Wiffle Ball game on July 19th at Kauffman Stadium, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Harrah’s Kansas City and the Big Slick Party and Auction at the Midland Theater on July 20th. Julie and Mark McKee, Gloria Rudd […]

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s seventh annual Cheers for Challenger wine tasting and auction was held on July 11th. Jenny Burkhead served as the chairman of the event which featured Trent Green and other local sports celebrities. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and an auction to benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger […]