Purr Gamma Bark, a special sorority created for Wayside Waifs, hosted an evening of fun at Carriage Club recently. Members enjoyed the Houndstooth & Purrls Pinning Ceremony and fabulous paw-tinies. One hundred percent of this year’s Purr Gamma Bark membership dues support Wayside Waifs unique and innovative Vet Preceptorship program. Also featured in the November […]
Read MoreSeptember 26th was the date for the 15th anniversary celebration of the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City artist and musician Mark Southerland curated the celebratory event. Since the Artspace opened in the fall of 1999, the gallery has welcomed thousands of visitors, presented more than 100 exhibitions and public […]
Read MoreDr. and Mrs. Russell Edward Tackett of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Blair Tackett, to Fred T. Fox III, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Fox, Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Arthur Dallmeyer and the […]
Read MoreCrittenton Children’s Center held its 11th annual A Toast for the Children, “Building Foundations for Brighter Tomorrows” on October 9th at Starlight Theatre. Ellen Hockaday was honored for her extraordinary service and dedication to Crittenton. Proceeds from the event support mental health services and programs for area youth. Also featured in the November 29th issue […]
Read MoreOctober 24th was the date for the BOTAR Let’s Party Like Gatsby bash at the Simpson House. BOTARs and their escorts enjoyed a wonderful evening of 1920’s fun. BOTARs Jordan LeMay, Paige Nelson and Morgan Weinrich served as the hosts. Also featured in the November 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Riffel Penelope […]
Read MoreMelissa Goodwin Fate and Casey Jon Sansale exchanged wedding vows on July 5th at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goodwin Fate of Mission Hills, and Casey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edward Sansale of St. Paul, Minnesota. The bride’s grandparents are Mrs. […]
Read MoreSeptember 16th was the date for First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery’s fourth annual Celebration Evening, A Night of Recovery and Hope with Chris Herren at the College Basketball Experience. Lena Price and Tom Cohen served as event chairmen. The event began with a Sponsors’ Party and Reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and silent and live […]
Read MoreCayla Kathleen Gebhardt and Tyler Perry Atha were married on July 26th at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in La Jolla, California. The bride is the daughter of Laurie L. Nicoll of Aliso Viejo, California, and the late Mr. Ronald Gebhardt. Cayla is the granddaughter of Sharon V. Nicoll of Riverside, California, and James […]
Read MoreThe 29th season of the Friends of the Heartland Men’s Chorus kicked off at Dinner of Note on October 4th. Guests enjoyed a “Moulin Rouge Masquerade” theme, strolling performers, mimes, Can Can dancers, jugglers, and entertainment by the Mighty Nish Band. The first concert of the Heartland Men’s Chorus season, Kansas City Christmas, will be […]
Read MoreAllen Cavier and Rob Riggle recently presented a check to Jewish Family Services as a result of Liberty Fruit Company’s 15th Annual Golf Tournament. Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent Allen Caviar, Liberty Fruit Company; Don Goldman, Jewish Family Services; Rachel Krantz, Jewish Family Services; and Rob Riggle
Read MoreStephanie Sheldon’s placement on the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Habitat for Humanity Truman Heritage Committee inspired her to pursue hands-on voluntarism in a new way. She recently traveled to Ghana where she spent three weeks mixing cement, painting, and playing with children for One Wish Africa, a soon-to-be women’s empowerment center. Also featured […]
Read MoreMore than 200 guests enjoyed the 3rd Annual Prime Time Champions Award Celebration, presented by Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central, at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza on October 14th. Morgan Nunnick and Katy Dodd served as co-chairmen. SuEllen Fried and John W. Bluford were presented with the 2014 Prime Time Champions Award, […]
Read MoreMore than 760 guests enjoyed Community LINC’s 25th Anniversary Gala Rent Party October 4th. Tom McDonnell was honored with the Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award for his dedication and philanthropic contributions to Our Town. Guests enjoyed an evening of celebration, festive fare, live and silent auctions, and entertainment at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel […]
Read MoreOctober 23rd was the date for Horizon Academy’s Kick-Off Party for its Rays of Success Major Gifts Campaign. The Campaign will support scholarships, teacher training, programs, and facility renovations. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and remarks by Bob Dunn, Campaign chairman. Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent Board Members: Tiffany Lynch, […]
Read MoreSeptember 26th was the date for CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties’ Hops & Barley Ball at the Dark Horse Distillery. More than 275 guests enjoyed swing jazz music by Tim Whitmer & the KC Express, dining stations, a silent auction, giving tree, and price drawings. Also featured in the November 15th issue of The […]
Read MoreA pink bundle of joy named Emily Mooers Powell arrived on February 2nd. She weighed nine pounds three ounces and was 21 and one half inches long. Emily has blue eyes and copper-colored hair. Her proud parents are Anne Riker and David Powell of Our Town. Emily’s grandparents are Mary Ann and Nick Powell of […]
Read MoreTutera Senior Living & Health Care recently broke ground on a $7.5 million expansion and renovation of Stratford Commons. The 34,0000 square foot expansion of Stratford Commons will include 38 new private suites, four couples suites, a rehabilitation gym, a new dining venue, and other amenities. The newly-expanded, single-story facility will adjoin the existing 29,000 […]
Read MoreOctober 25th was the date for the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s 30th Anniversary G30 Gala at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Sandra and Dr. Willie Lawrence and Anita and Gary Robb were the honorary co-chairmen, and Niki Lee Donawa and Nicole Corbett Wang served as the co-chairmen. Julia Irene Kauffman is […]
Read MoreThe BOTAR organization wanted to show its appreciation to volunteers and their families at the BOTAR Night at the Royal on September 26th at the American Royal Complex. Stacy Curtis and Bridget Hoffman served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent Co-chairman Stacey and Ryan Curtis with their sons […]
Read MoreBy order of the queen of hearts, the Kansas City Ballet Guild kicked off the year with a new member Mad Hatter Party at the beautiful home of Susan Bubb. Members old and new donned festive hats, “Alice” attire and enjoyed bites from Gourmet Grocer, Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and cookies from Brown Sugar Bakes. […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Frank Harold Wenzel II of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amelia Elizabeth Wenzel, to Paul Joseph Reintjes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Reintjes, Jr. of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Raymond H. Johnson, Jr. of Westwood and the late […]
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