Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 31st Annual Golf Classic
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 featured in the March 17th issue of The Independent
![]() |
Jim Crawford, Board of Directors chairman; Charlie Haake, Board of Trustees; Jack Newman, and Mel Lavery |
Features

November 13th was the date for the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s cocktail reception to thank benefactors of its Feelin’ Groovy fundraising event on November 23rd. Juliette…

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…