What happens in Vegas stays at…Pawtini, Great Plains SPCA’s signature event, which will be held on April 6th at Sporting Park. Julie Nelson Meers and Sam Meers, along with Kevin Westrope and Jason Holmes will be the honorary co-chairmen. Great Plains SPCA is Our Town’s most comprehensive resource for pets and their human companions. Also […]

Get in the swing and attend the Ben and Betty Zarda Family 32nd Annual Golf Classic: Generations of Giving Back. The event will take place on May 13th at Lake Quivira Country Club. There will be lunch, golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Each year, more than 150 golfers and volunteers participate in this day of […]

Have a delightful time shopping, watching a fashion show, enjoying a delicious lunch and listening to a fascinating writer at Books and Boutiques, a benefit for Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s new infusion center. It will take place on May 3rd at the Overland Park Convention Center. Alex George, best-selling author of A Good American; will be the speaker. Also […]

Megan Day is currently the director of corporate relations at Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics. Megan’s favorite volunteer projects include calling bingo at Higher M-Pact and helping children decorate Valentine’s cookies at The Children’s Place. As part of the Centurions Program, Megan serves as a social committee member and task force co-chairman for Emerging Kansas City, a […]

April 20th is the date for Giggle with Gilda. Kimberly Winter Stern is the chairman, and Elizabeth Alex is serving as the co-chairman of the event which will be held at The Midland. The evening of comedy-improv will feature Jason Sudeikis, Saturday Night Live; performing with the Second City National Touring Company of Chicago. Missy […]

April 12th is the date for the Vignoble Wine Tasting at the Courtyard by Marriott at Briarcliff. Dr. Gina Lawson, Dr. Melinda Estes and Dr. Michelle Dew are the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a chance to win unique raffle items, a champagne reception, and an exclusive wine tasting with Maximilian Riedel, an 11th […]

May 6th is the date for the 14th annual St. Teresa’s Academy Golf Classic at Leawood South Country Club. Joe Mandacina and Pat Coppinger are the co-chairmen. The day will include a shotgun start, continental breakfast, special event, team prizes, and an individual player gift.  Also featured in the March 9th issue of The Independent […]

MOCSA’s 2013 Community Luncheon will be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on May 3rd. The Luncheon marks MOCSA’s 38th year of service in Kansas City. Marny and John Sherman and Jennifer and Chuck Laue are the honorary co-chairmen, and Kate Mitchell and Karen Miyawaki are serving as the co-chairmen. […]

April 6th is the date for Great Plains SPCA’s Pawtini at Sporting Park. The event will feature a “Vegas Vacation” theme and guests will enjoy fabulous food, live and silent auctions and great entertainment. Jason Holmes and Julie Nelson Meers and Sam Meers are the honorary co-chairmen. Also featured in the March 9th issue of […]

April 5th is the date for Fashion For A Cause, a benefit for Truman Medical Center’s Women’s Health Services. Carson Kressley, celebrity stylist; will host the eighth annual show in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Julie Cheslik and Paul Black are the honorary chairmen, and Amy and David Embry are serving […]

Beautiful Baubles Shop local boutiques for fabulous fashion, beautiful baubles and handsome home accessories at Books and Boutiques on May 3rd at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a fashion show, luncheon and featured speaker, Alex George, best-selling author of A Good American. Lyndsey Dunn and Paula Meidel are the co-chairmen and proceeds […]

Eva Schulte’s love for service and leadership development drew her to the Centurions Leadership Program. Eva is the executive director of Communities Creating Opportunity, a nonprofit that works to transform Kansas City communities by bringing people of all faiths together to build relationships, develop strong leaders and improve the quality of life in our communities. […]

Volunteers Brenda Boehm and Linda Phillips have helped bring a voice to children in the foster care system through their work with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. Brenda began volunteering for CASA in 1998, and has worked with the same child for eight years. Linda has volunteered with CASA for […]

On June 29th, The Coterie’s Gala 2013 will be held on the Crown Center Square. Kelly Moothart, Jenny Erdman and Kelly Lambert are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the February 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Marianne Kilroy Kelly Moothart, Jenny Erdman and Kelly Lambert, co-chairmen  

The 46th annual Ballet Ball will be held on December 6th to benefit the Kansas City Ballet and the Kansas City Ballet School. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing. Past Ball Chairmen met recently to support this year’s fundraising effort. Also featured in the February 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Keith Mays […]

The Kansas School of Classical Ballet’s Tapas and Tutus event will be held on March 2nd. Ann Sundeen is serving as the chairman. Guests will enjoy beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, a selection of sweets, live music, and entertainment by students. The school was founded by Stefani Schrimpf and Juan Pablo Trujillo, former principal dancers […]

Variety of Greater Kansas City – Children’s Charity’s Variety Show 2013  will be held on March 2nd at the Midland Theatre. Guests will enjoy wonderful entertainment from some of Our Town’s finest including Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders, Kansas City Royals Alumni, Mayor Sly James, Peter deSilva, Danny O’Neill, and Lauren LaPointe as they share the […]