Shopping with Heart

Members of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary have begun preparing their annual catalog, “Shopping With Your Heart.” The women met recently to begin putting everything together for the catalog, which raises funds for The Salvation Army Children’s Shelter and supports its mission to care for children who have been removed from their homes.

(Also featured in the May 26th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

Linda Kekina and Major Phyllis Blinks	(Seated) Joanne Kurre, Ardie Taylor, Dianne Strunk, and Kathleen Anderson (standing) Rebecca Laughlin, Barbara Neufeld, Linda Kekina, Jan Burnette, and Susan Benson

(Seated) Donna Clark, Louise Barnow and Marie Blazer (standing) Pat Conway, Jeanne Cockayne, Pat Trammell, Jonna Hunter, and Louanne Carey

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Meet and Greet

Lauren Conrad was the featured guest on April 10th at an event celebrating the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Anniversary Year. Lauren greeted the excited guests and signed copies of her new book, The Fame Game.

(Also featured in the May 26th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons

(Front row) Jessica Whitworth, Briana Arensberg, Jessica Heuback, Emily Gairns, and Elise Arensberg, (back row) Jessica Fiorini, Carrie Doctor-Hartman, and Megan Oliver, committee members

Lauren Conrad, featured guest;  signed Lizzie Fitzgibbons’  book.	Taylor Cohen, Cooper Wiedeman and Grace Tideman

Guests prepared to meet Lauren Conrad, featured guest.	Lauren Conrad spoke with a mini fashionista.

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Art as Magic

The dramatic outlines of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts provided a beautiful backdrop for the Kansas City Art Institute’s “Art as Magic: Be Transformed” Gala on April 14th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests watched had the chance to watch student performances and enjoyed a delicious dinner and cocktails. Brian D. Williams and C. Stephen Metzler served as the chairmen. Proceeds help fund student scholarships at the Institute.

(Also featured in the May 12th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

Dr. Jacqueline Chanda, KCAI; Brian Thompson, Jan Lea, Brian Guthrie, and Patrick Robichaud

Howard Rothwell and Kathy Stepp	Sonya Jury and Georgianna Londré Buchanan, KCAI

Jerry and Margaret Nerman, Dr. Jacqueline Chanda, KCAI; Ashley Simons, Greg Nerman, and Sue and Lewis Nerman

Tim and Kim Feathers	Kevin and Brenda Harden

Suzie Aron connects with one of the costumed characters at the gala	Rob and Marilyn Rymer

Hal Brent, Larry and Mary Dickerson and Toni and Ronald Cattelino

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Welcoming the New

The Colonial Dames of America Chapter XIII of Kansas City recently gathered at Indian Hills Country Club for its Annual Meeting and Spring Luncheon. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and installed the newly elected officers.

(Also featured in the May 12th issue of The Independent)

Francie Stoner, corresponding secretary; Sue Brownlee, recording secretary; Mary Frisch, president; Mary Mize, treasurer, and Fran Pattarini, chaplain (out of camera range) Cathy Hedlund, vice president; and Fran Bade, registrar

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Terrific Trip

A group of Israeli high school juniors recently paid a visit to Our Town. During their trip, the teens visited with students at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and Blue Valley North High School, as well as touring the Jewish Community Campus, Leawood’s Gezer Park and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. They also had the chance to meet Andrew Osman, Leawood City Council member; Todd Stettner, Jewish Federation; Mayor Peggy Dunn, Stacey Belzer, Jewish Federation; and Julie Cain, Leawood City Council member. The trip was made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.

The visiting students flank Andrew Osman, Leawood City Council member; Stacey Belzer, Jewish Federation; Julie Cain, Leawood City Council member; Todd Stettner, Jewish Federation; and Mayor Peggy Dunn

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New Voices for Medicine

The Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation announced that Teresa and Frank White will serve as spokesmen for Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet. Frank, a Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer and T-Bones coach; and Teresa will help promote awareness for one of Our Town’s only resources for immediate, short-term medical assistance for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Teresa and Frank kicked-off their affiliation with Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet at the organization’s annual Tip-Off concert on March 1st.

(Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: David Riffel

Teresa and Frank White

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A Beneficial Breakfast

Jewish Family Services hosted a breakfast at the Jewish Community Campus recently to kick off its “Friends of the Family” campaign. Nick Haines served as the emcee and spoke to guests about the many ways JFS provides assistance for individuals and families. Marc Hammer, board chairman; served as the Friends campaign chairman.

(Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent)

photo credit: JFS

Jeff Marks, John Stolte, board member; and Lynn Kuluva

Amber Manning-Miller, Joy Koesten and Martha Atlas	Nick Haines and Justin Spiegel

Nick Haines, emcee; Jerry Klopper and Seroj Terian	Sandy and David Eisenberg, board member

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Chat and Chew

Jim Heeter, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; was the featured speaker at The Kansas City Club’s Kansas City Conversation Series on April 4th.  The Series features many notable speakers from Our Town.

(Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: KCC

Katie Daly, Jim Heeter, featured speaker; and Terry J. Brady, Kansas City Club

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Food. Fun. Fashion.

Guests enjoyed a night of food, fun and fashion at the 2012 Celebration of Women Fashion Show on March 2nd. The event, which was held at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, featured entertainment from the Topeka Big Band Quintet and a delicious dinner prepared by Aldersgate Village’s chef Kode. Melissa Bruner served as the emcee, and Anita Wolgast was the honorary chairman. Proceeds benefited the Good Samaritan Fund at Aldersgate Village, a non-profit continuing care retirement center in Topeka.

(Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: Dan Mauer and Keith Norinek

Models (seated) Peggy Hubbell, Marge Atkins and Tricia Schmidt (standing) Kay Schram, Dr. Grace Morrison, Betty Barker, Patty McGovern-Pugh, Susan Koch, Cherie Sage, Eileen Caspers, Michelle Kaberline, Gayle Burns, Cindy Rogers, and Joy Bishop

Jesse Nigus, Will Wipperman, Leslie Gasser, Aldersgate Village; Stephen Toth, Julie Hopkins, Aldersgate Village; Caleb Marcus, and Seth Nigus	Will Wipperman and Katy Price

Marice Kane and Vera Pearce	Marice Kane, Melissa Bruner, emcee; and Anita Wolgast, honorary chairman

View more photos from this event on KC Scene.

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Under a Blue Moon

Under a Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction will be held at Powell Gardens on June 10th. Along with an elegant dinner, guests will enjoy live and silent auctions during which they will have the chance to bid on rare plants, garden tours and exclusive trips. Wendy Powell and Dianne Swann will serve as the co-chairmen. Proceeds will benefit the children’s educational programs at the Gardens.

(Also featured in the April 14th issue of The Independent)

Photo Credit: Powell Gardens

Wendy Powell and Dianne Swann, co-chairmen

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