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 […]

The 14th annual Wild About Harry benefit is set for April 11th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine editors and best-selling co-authors of The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity, are the special guests. General Richard B. Myers, former chairman of the […]

The 40th annual Civic Service Award Dinner, hosted by Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, will be held on April 28th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The evening begins with cocktails, followed by a buffet dinner, a live auction and entertainment. Jane Sosland and Howard Jacobson are the co-chairmen, and Joyce and Stan Zeldin are the […]

The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital’s Once Upon a Time will take place on February 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Connie and Anthony Mendolia are the honorary chairmen, and Amie and Dr. Kevin Bybee and Elizabeth and Dr. Michael LeBlanc are serving as the co-chairmen. The committee members […]

April 19th is the date for The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 40th Annual Sports Awards Banquet at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy dinner, a VIP reception and an awards ceremony featuring five award winners who will be recognized for their commitment and achievement in sports. Denny Scott is the chairman. […]

Rachael and Dr. Nelson Sabates, honorary chairmen  

“All the World’s Stage” is the theme of Notre Dame de Sion School’s 27th Annual Gala Auction, set for March 2nd at Starlight Theatre. The Auction will feature delicious fare from Gram & Dun and a car raffle for a 2013 Toyota Prius. Pam and Kevin Kramer and Heidi and Ethan Whitehill will serve as […]