Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will host its 31st Annual Golf Classic on May 14th at Lake Quivira Country Club. TheClassic, founded by the Betty and Ben Zarda family, will include lunch, the tournament, an awards ceremony, and a dinner reception. Catholic Charities’ programs and services support more than 85,000 people of all faiths in need annually. Also […]

The Muehelbach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was abuzz on February 16th for the Medical Missions Foundation’s 16th Annual Art for the Children Auction and Gala. Christine Thomas Wilson and Brenda Kumm served as the co-chairmen, Lisa Lala Harris and Jan Rasmussen served as the art acquisition co-chairmen and Dori Boers and Ratana Tshibanda […]

Volunteers gathered recently to kick off the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign with a phone-a-thon. The annual event, Super Sunday, took place on January 29th at the Jewish Community Center Campus. Karen Loggia and Neal Schwartz were the Super Sunday co-chairmen. Also featured in the March 3rd issue of The Independent Neal Schwartz and Miriam Scharf, Jewish Federation president Polly Kramer and […]

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will host their 31st Annual Omelet Brunch on March 3rd at the Westport Corps in Kansas City. Volunteers from YRC Wolrdwide will serve up delicious omelets for Our Town to enjoy. Brunch will begin at 8 a.m. Also featured in the March 3rd issue of The Independent (Seated) Carol Crouch, Kathleen Anderson […]

A kick off party for Denim- A Historical Exhibition was held recently at the lovely home of Laurie and Chip Ingram. Guests enjoyed an array of delicious chocolates in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Denim- A Historical Exhibition will take place March 23rd at Bruce Burstert Studio. Also featured in the February 18th issue of […]

The Kansas City Club held its annual Presidents’ Dinner on January 13th for club members and their guests.  Incoming President Terry J. Brady hosted the enjoyable dinner, which honored Lee M. Vogel, outgoing president. Also featured in the February 18th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Charles Welborn Richardson K. Powell, Gerald W. Gorman, Lee […]

Food Network Star Aarón Sánchez introduced his newest restaurant, Mestizo, at its VIP Grand Opening on December 15th. Guests enjoyed the tortilla making station and the tequila bar, which boasted 40 different kinds of tequilas. Lisa Chism served as the event organizer. Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Shotbee Jeff Alpert, Mayor Peggy […]

The Carriage Club was filled with song when new members, collegians and alumni of Beta Theta Pi gathered for a holiday brunch on December 3rd. Many songs were sung along with a performance from The University of Kansas new member class. Renowned industrialist Dick Muther and Air Force pilot Buddy Frye were named Beta Men […]

St. Teresa’s Academy was the site for The Magic of Windmoor auction on November 19th. The fun-filled evening featured both live and silent auctions and a delicious dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante.  Co-chairmen for the event were Christine and Doug Fielder, Cynthia and Pat McCarthy, Julie and Mike  McCann, Jill and Tom McGee, Holly and Don Beineman, and […]

The Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange for the Chapter XIII Colonial Dames of America recently took place at Indian Hills Country Club. Guests enjoyed delicious fare and a fun afternoon of conversation. Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chapter XIII Colonial Dames of America Liz Crape, Fran Pattarini, chapter […]

We’ll Take Manhattan The Shawnee Mission Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club took its 54th Annual New York Theatre Tour in October. The group stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and enjoyed a tour of NBC and four Broadway shows. Other activities included sightseeing, shopping and fine dining. Nearly half of the members continued to venture […]

The 15th Annual United for Kids Gala was held on October 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests enjoyed a safari-themed evening to help benefit KidsTLC. Linda Rumsey was the chairman, and Christia and Dustin Colquitt and Jeanne and Larry Gates served as the honorary co-chairmen. Also featured in the January 21st issue of […]

On December 9th and 10th, local reenactors portrayed the Wornall family and other 19th-century residents of Our Town during the annual Christmas Candlelight event. Proceeds supported the John Wornall House and the Alexander Majors House Museums. Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Emily Sloan Local reenactors portrayed the 18th century […]

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held its annual Membership Tea on December 7th at the lovely home of Mary Tikwart. Guests enjoyed wonderful fare and great conversation and an inspiring message from Major Sharon Smith. Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Salvation Army Madeline Wrobley and Phyllis Dunn Cynthia […]

Music from Lost Wax filled the Hobbs Building on December 3rd as guests filed through the doors in suspenders, sparkly dresses and high heels at Suspenders & Stilettos. After dining on hors d’oeuvres and sipping a white cranberry cosmo (or two), guests hit the dance floor. The event, hosted by The Young Advisory Board for […]

The Whole Person presented the Celebration Awards Luncheon on August 19th at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel. The Luncheon honored Jeff Stockham, Wallgreens; Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Jean Bailey Smith and Assurant Employee Benefits. The Whole Person’s mission is to assist people with disabilities to live independently. Debbie Palermo served as the chairman. Also featured in the […]

Dressed in 60s–style maxi dresses and tie dye, The Jewel Ball debutantes and their escorts had a groovy time at Studio Dan Meiners on June 5th. Guests at Deb-A-Go-Go enjoyed mingling and noshing on fabulous treats from Delish.  Hosts Caitlin Benson, Maggie Dunn, Caroline Farchmin, Maggie Ingram, Ericka Schubert, Sarah Sears, and Caroline Thompson and crew boogied to the […]

The Fourth Annual Benefit honoring the memory of Cliff Bath was held at Starkers Restaurant on June 2nd.  Cliff was the owner of Starkers for more than 30 years.  The event was a benefit for The Cliff Bath Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Restaurant Hospitality, which is administered through the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation.  Lauren Coleman, Katherine Keeling and […]

The 10th anniversary Heartstrings in Bloom, a dinner, dance and auction, was held on April 30th at Indian Hills Country Club.  The evening featured a silent and Fund-A-Need auctions, the jazz stylings of the Jose Samoya Trio, a delicious dinner, a raffle, and a video chronicling the lives of three Heartstrings employees and their families.  The Key to Independence […]

Big doings at the Kansas City Club!  On April 20th, the Club presented a KC Club Conversation with Nick Haines, host of the television show Kansas City Week in Review; and Steve Kraske, a commentator on the show.  The Luncheon was one of a monthly series that provides an opportunity for members and guests to interact with […]

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held its annual Spring Luncheon on May 18th at Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club.  Pat Trammell, Auxiliary member; received the Award of Honor for her dedication and service to others. Also featured in the July 9th issue of The Independent magazine Photo Credit: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Major Sharon Smith, Salvation Army; Pat Trammell, […]