Put on your costumes and bring snacks and a chair! We'll enjoy a firepit in the parking lot and hand out candy to any trick-or-treaters. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Join fellow Oasians for this special production of the Coterie Theatre with the Union Cemetery Historical Society. BYOC (bring your own chair) tickets are $26, and they sell out fast. Link for more info and tickets: https://thecoterie.org/see-a-show/ticket-information/ Host: Angela McClure By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Musical guest: Damien Gunn (https://damiengunnmusic.com/) Community moment: Maureen Kennedy Featured presentation: "Reviving Rural News," Teri Finneman, Ph.D. Teri Finneman is a journalism professor at the University of Kansas. She co-authored the book Reviving Rural News and the forthcoming book News Desert U to explore ways to help save local news. She is executive producer of the Journalism History podcast and publisher of The Eudora Times. This meeting will not be broadcast on YouTube. Please come to see this presentation in-person or view on Facebook before 12/2/2025 as Facebook auto-deletes our Facebook Live broadcasts after 30 days. By participating in this...
Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
Musical guest: Ben Wendt (https://www.instagram.com/benwendtisawriter/) Community moment: David Avila Featured presentation: "A History of the American Indian Boarding Schools," Eric P. Anderson Renewed calls for investigations into the abuses to American Indian children have brought new scrutiny to the boarding school system. This talk will examine the thinking behind the creation of federal schools for youth, including Haskell Indian Nations University, originally known as the United States Indian Industrial Training School, and how this system affected Native communities in the short and long term. The American Indian story is one of cultural survival, but what are the next steps for...
*Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the SECOND MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
Musical guest: Foxlin (https://www.instagram.com/foxlinband/) Community moment: Kelly Burke Featured presentation, "Citizen Diplomacy in a Changing World," Sarah Lowderman Sarah Lowderman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from Ball State University. Her professional experience spans international education, nonprofit management and youth leadership development. As the Program Director at Global Ties KC, she leads international exchange and diplomacy initiatives that connect global leaders with Midwestern communities. In her role, she supervises multiple federal grants that bring over 400 visitors to Kansas City each year, increasing our local global footprint. In the last year, we’ve seen swinging changes in the...
Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
Bring your favorite board games and a snack to share. Let’s roll the dice, shuffle the cards, and make some great memories together! Host/Point of Contact: Ethan @ethanthekiwi on FB Messenger By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
