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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Seft Hunter\, Exec. Director\, Communities Creating Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Seft Hunter\, Executive Director\, Communities Creating Opportunity\nMusical Guest: Rick Kloog\nCommunity Moment: Roger Pick \nSeft Hunter\, Ph. D.\, is the executive director of Communities Creating Opportunity. He guides the strategic direction of the organization with specialized research and experience in health access and equity. Seft is the president of his neighborhood association\, Manheim\, an important community in the heart of Kansas City that just secured zoning along Troost Avenue to prevent future payday loan shops. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/seft-hunter-exec-director-communities-creating-opportunity
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
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SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION: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 to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-20
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180821T003538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T001207Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: E. Andrew Boyd\, "Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: E. Andrew Boyd\,\n“Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look at the Challenge of Knowing Everything”\nCommunity Moment: Daniel Harris\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \n“It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line\, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean.”\nJohn Locke\, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding \nLocke was keenly aware the human mind wasn’t up to the task of knowing everything. But if so\, what are we missing? Drawing upon material from a recent book\, we investigate our cognitive limitations by taking a look at some underappreciated scientific conundrums; things that simply can’t be\, but are. We conclude by reflecting on what these limitations mean in our daily lives. \nDr. E. Andrew (Andy) Boyd is a scheduled contributor to the Engines of Our Ingenuity\, a nationally syndicated radio program and podcast produced by Houston’s National Public Radio affiliate\, KUHF\, part of Houston Public Media. Evan Hadingham\, Senior Science Editor at NOVA\, has called Engines “the best-written short-form science podcast on the internet\,” adding\, “Every episode is a gem.” Dr. Boyd received his B.A. with honors at Oberlin College with majors in mathematics and economics and his Ph.D. in operations research from MIT. He was elected an INFORMS Fellow in 2007 and was a co-recipient of the INFORMS Impact Prize in 2016. His most recent book is Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look at the Challenge of Knowing Everything. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-e-andrew-boyd-beyond-comprehension-a-scientific-look
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T180000
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CREATED:20180903T204941Z
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SUMMARY:KC Oasis Happy Hour at Knuckleheads
DESCRIPTION:Join your Oasis friends for an afternoon of drinks and laughs at Knuckleheads Saloon. We’ll grab a big table and all enjoy a relaxing drink before the work week starts back up. \nBy participating in this event you agree to abide by the KC Oasis Code of Conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-at-knuckleheads
LOCATION:Knuckleheads Saloon\, 2715 Rocester St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180911T024054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T024528Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Taylor Gibson\, "Stuck In The Middle With You"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Taylor Gibson\,\n“Stuck In The Middle With You –\nHow Bi Erasure and Invisibility Alienate People\, Both Inside and Outside The Community” \nCommunity Moment: Brooke Thomsen\nMusical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PabloSanhuezaMusic/ \nBisexuals make up almost half of the LGBTQIA community but are often missing from the conversation. Why it is important for Bi+ individuals to try and reclaim a seat at the table when it comes to discussing representation\, sexuality and rights. \nTaylor Gibson was born in Kansas City and spent their twenties in the conservative bible belt after coming out in their teens.They now work to normalize polymorous and queer relationships through various organizations around the KC metro\, including the Polyamory Support Group of Kansas City. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-taylor-gibson-stuck-in-the-middle-with-you
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: A Very Fishy Missouri: The Importance of Stream Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Niki Atkipis\nCommunity Moment: TBA\nMusical Guest: TBA \nConservation starts at home.\nWhat does stream health say about the quality of our local ecosystem? What does it have to do with us? Join Niki in conversation about her experiences working with the Missouri Department of Conservation as part of a stream assessment field team. She will discuss the importance of freshwater ecology\, what it takes to conserve Missouri’s wild waterways\, and how we can become better environmental stewards. \nNiki Aktipis is a dedicated conservationist and environmental educator. She has spent several field seasons involved in various conservation projects – ranging from the protection of endangered marine turtles in Costa Rica to the monitoring of desert tortoise in the Mohave Desert. Previous to her role within MDC\, she served for over a year in a civil conservation corps where she assisted in the restoration of wilderness hiking trails\, including the Hermit trail in the Grand Canyon. \nA native midwesterner\, Niki graduated from the University of Derby in 2016 with a master’s degree in Conservation Biology and previously from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s in Biopsychology. She is the author of “Turtles of the Caribbean: As Told by Niki Aktipis”. She currently resides in the Kansas City area. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-a-very-fishy-missouri-the-importance-of-stream-conservation
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181009T013430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T013430Z
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SUMMARY:Adult S'mores Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join your Oasis friends at Sally and Mark Mendon’s home for an evening of s’mores and socializing. \nGrab your favorite s’mores supplies\, hot chocolate\, or apple cider and come have some fun. This is a party for the adults so please leave the kiddies with a sitter and let yourself relax. \nAddress will be messaged to RSVP’d guests before the event. \nBy participating in this event you agree to abide by the Oasis code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/adult-smores-party
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180903T210101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T210101Z
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SUMMARY:The Whole Person – Planting Independence Yard Cleanup Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Whole Person Planting Independence Yard Cleanup event! We will perform low- to moderate-risk activities such as mowing\, raking\, weeding\, and planting at the homes of people who receive services from The Whole Person. \nAs we’ll likely work up an appetite\, we’ll plan a lunch gathering afterward. \nParticipants will need to sign a waiver\, and choose their unisex T-shirt size. Facebook message or e-mail Julie Whistman at julie.whistman@kcoasis.org
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/the-whole-person-planting-independence-yard-cleanup-event
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180918T001902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T001902Z
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SUMMARY:KC Oasis at Deanna Rose: Hayride and Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Oasians at Deanna Rose Farms for an afternoon hayride and pumpkin patch adventure! Bundle up\, grab some cider or cocoa and spend the day engaging in all the best things about fall. Afterwards carve up a Jack-O-Lantern and we can share photos on the event page. \nWe’ll meet at 1pm and try to organize it so that as many people can be on the hayrides at the same time as possible. If you have questions reach out to Josh Laws\, Skye Angelina Peraud or Taylor Gibson. \nBy participating in this event you agree to abide by the Oasis Codes of Conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-deanna-rose-hayride-and-pumpkin-patch
LOCATION:Deana Rose Farms\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180911T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T024445Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Twyla Dell\, "Can a City Change Its Fuel Habits?"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Twyla Dell\, “Can a City Change Its Fuel Habits?”\nCommunity Moment: Erin Schinasi\nMusical Guest: Mickey P. \nPioneers to the river bend who would become Kansas Citians said goodbye to wood and hello to both coal and oil over one lifetime. Each fuel left its stamp on the city. Then gasoline created the sprawling metro area we have today. Now we find ourselves in a dysfunctional relationship with gasoline. In the last decade city government has reduced its dependence on this fuel\, but we can and must do so much more. \n“The Once and Future Kansas City: A Love Story of Wood\, Coal and Gasoline” brings this thriving city history to life through the lens of the fuels that built it and challenges us to change our habits once again. \nTwyla Dell\, Ph.D.\, has been an environmental educator for many years. This is her seventh book. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-twyla-dell-can-a-city-change-its-fuel-habits-2
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181009T013706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T013706Z
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SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION: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 to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-21
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20180911T025102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T025128Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Lily Fouts\, "From Fugitive Child to Globetrotter"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Lily Fouts\n“5 Things My Fugitive Childhood Taught Me About Authentic Travel”\nCommunity Moment: TBA\nMusical Guest: Calvin Arsenia \nWhen Lily Ann Fouts was a child\, her and her sister’s photos ended up on the back of a milk carton. For seven years\, the girls and their mother evaded her father\, the police\, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children\, bounty hunters\, and the FBI. They spent most of that time in Mexico\, living like locals. Through this experience\, Lily learned to appreciate the value of other cultures and languages. She also developed unique skills for traveling on a budget. Now she prides herself in being a world traveler\, having visited all seven continents\, most of them more than once. She’s become an expert on traveling and wants to use her unique perspective to help others travel authentically. What’s more\, she wants to encourage the love of travel in the next generation by helping teachers travel the world. Her travel blog has been featured in Edutopia\, Fund for Teachers\, and Full Sail University. She’s also been featured in numerous podcasts\, including The Lapse Storytelling Podcast\, Path Hunters Podcast\, and Zero to Travel. When Lily’s not talking about traveling\, she is traveling. She loves spending time with her husband\, Keith\, their cat\, Sprite\, and friends she meets along the way. Lily’s travel blog is www.travelbeyondexcuse.com\, and her personal blog is www.lilyannfouts.com. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-lily-fouts-from-fugitive-child-to-globetrotter
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181024T013644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T013644Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Ash Allee\, "Resistance and Persistence"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Ash Allee\n“Resistance and Persistence: Responding to Burnout in Oppressive Times”\nCommunity Moment: Stacy Hotchkiss\nMusical Guest: Brooke Kafka\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SaxyDreads/ \nAsh R. Allee\, LMSW\, is a social worker\, professor\, queer activist and consultant in Kansas City. Ash works with businesses\, social service agencies and schools to provide training and assessment on topics related to gender and sexuality. He started his social work career working with children and families as an advocate and mentor at Synergy Services. Following this\, Ash spent a couple of years as an HIV case manager at the KC CARE Health System\, helping individuals living with HIV access medical services and financial assistance for healthcare costs. For the past decade\, Ash has organized and facilitated numerous events focused on raising community awareness and directly responding to the violence and discrimination LGBTQ individuals experience. In 2017\, he moderated the HuffPost and KCUR Listen to America Town Hall that centered on trans experiences in Kansas City. Ash currently facilitates two bimonthly support groups for queer youth and teaches Social Work at Park University and Johnson County Community College. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/). \n 
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ash-allee-resistance-and-persistence
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181024T013926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T013926Z
UID:2522-1541928600-1541939400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Kansas City Oasis Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:How many lives will YOU save November 11? \nCommunity Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for more than 50 years. CBC needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140\,000 annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals. \nKansas City Oasis is hosting a blood drive Sunday\, November 11\, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on CBC’s donor bus. Please give a little of your time and a pint of your blood to help us collect 25 units of blood and save 50 lives! \nThose interested in signing up online can visit https://www.esavealifenow.org/PublicScheduler/\, enter OASIS in the Sponsor Code Box and press “Go.” \nWalk-in donors are also welcome! \nTo view medical requirements for blood donation\, please visit http://savealifenow.org/donate-blood/donation-process/medical-eligibility/. \nIn less time than it takes to watch two half-hour sitcoms you can save two lives at the Kansas City Oasis blood drive!
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-oasis-blood-drive-5
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181024T014212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T014212Z
UID:2525-1541934000-1541939400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Chili Cook-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Is your chili recipe the best? Come test your skills against your fellow Oasians for fun\, prizes\, and bragging rights! \nNot a cook? Come judge the contest! Cast your ballot and help determine the winners. \nWe are also holding a raffle and need donations of items if you have something to contribute. \nTo sign up or for more details\, contact julie.whistman@kcoasis.org or julia.lloyd@kcoasis.org. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-chili-cook-off
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181009T014810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T014810Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering - C.J. Janovy: How to Win Hearts and Minds by Losing
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: C.J. Janovy\, “How to Win Hearts and Minds by Losing”\nCommunity Moment: MK Mustard\nMusical Guest: Celia Albon\nhttps://www.facebook.com/CeliaAlbonHarpist/\nLGBT Kansans live in one of the country’s most hostile states\, but they’ve made dramatic gains in public acceptance. Along the way\, they learned lessons that are useful to anyone trying to make change. \nC.J. Janovy is a journalist and author of No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas (University Press of Kansas\, 2018). She currently oversees digital news and features for KCUR\, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate\, where she has also covered arts and culture. She spent two decades in the alternative press\, including 10 years as editor of The Pitch\, where her writers won numerous local\, regional and national awards and were published in several national “Best Of” food-\, sports- and music-writing anthologies. Janovy grew up in Lincoln\, Nebraska; received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in creative writing from Boston University. She and her wife live in midtown\, Kansas City\, with two dogs. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-c-j-janovy-how-to-win-hearts-and-minds-by-losing
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181114T023427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T023602Z
UID:2532-1543143600-1543149000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Gary Blakely\, "Answering Dell's Call: The Future of Personal Transportation\, Hybrid Electric\, Electric\, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vehicles"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Gary Blakely\, “Answering Dell’s Call:\nThe Future of Personal Transportation\, Hybrid Electric\, Electric\, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vehicles”\nCommunity Moment: Nate Bailey\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \nGary Blakely was born and raised in Dallas\, Texas. He developed an interest in mechanical things very early\, which led to a career in the automotive service industry\, in a variety of jobs\, culminating in the position of Field Service Engineer for the Ford Motor Company. He is retired now and drives a Hybrid Escape\, assembled right here in Kansas City. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-gary-blakely-answering-dells-call-the-future-of-personal-transportation-hybrid-electric-electric-and-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-vehicles
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181024T014430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T014430Z
UID:2528-1543251600-1543258800@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION: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 to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-22
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181120T031846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T021251Z
UID:2538-1543748400-1543752000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Sam Phillips\, "Tribal Sovereignty: Nations\, Not Minorities."
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Samantha Phillips\,\n“Tribal Sovereignty: Nations\, Not Minorities”\nCommunity Moment: Bre Wasinger\nMusical Guest: Bráulio Bosi\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bosibraulio/ \nIn this discussion\, we will cover common misconceptions of tribal nations and how modern visibility affects communities. We will touch on topics like media stereotypes\, treaty rights\, citizenship\, and how “harmless” claims of native heritage can endanger legal sovereignty. \nAbout the speaker:\nSam ᏩᏛᏚᎦ Phillips is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and descendant of the Anisahoni\, or Blue\, clan. Sam is a Two-Spirit\, queer\, indigenous activist\, and Cherokee Nation Foundation scholar with a focus on Legal Studies as it applies to American Indian Sovereignty\, Health\, and Current Issues; Sam is striving to obtain a law degree with the intent of working in the office of the Attorney General of Cherokee Nation upon completion. Sam is currently working for the Cherokee Nation Tribal Government\, in Health Administration\, to perpetuate their culture and build a stronger\, healthier nation. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-sam-phillips-tribal-sovereignty-nations-not-minorities
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181204T012631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T012631Z
UID:2549-1544277600-1544292000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Oasis On Ice
DESCRIPTION:It’s cold and winter is coming so let’s bundle up and go Ice Skating! Join your Oasis community for an afternoon of fun on the rink and let’s see what you can do! \nCrown Center Ice Terrace 46th Season:\nAdmission- Regular admission is $7\, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under.\nSkate rental is $3\, or skaters may bring their own.\nSkaters age 12 and under must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian (21 or older). \nFor more information: https://www.crowncenter.com/business/crown-center-ice-terrace \nBy participating in this event you agree to abide by the KC Oasis code of conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-on-ice
LOCATION:Crown Center\, 2450 Grand Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181205T025920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T025920Z
UID:2553-1544353200-1544358600@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Deb Vacek\, "Hiking the Appalachian Trail"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Deb Vacek\, “Hiking the Appalachian Trail”\nCommunity Moment: Joshua Stuart\nMusical Guest: Rick Kloog \nDeb Vacek grew up in Omaha\, Nebraska\, and settled in Kansas City in 1984\, after earning her BFA. In 1986\, she started working at the Metropolitan Community Colleges district office\, where she worked for 26 years\, earning her master’s degree from Kansas State while simultaneously jumping the IT wave of the 1990s. She ended her career with the Web Applications Development and Design team in her early 50s. \nUpon retirement from MCC\, Deb worked briefly as an application designer for a small IT company. Soon after the company disbanded\, she heard an interview with Cheryl Strayed\, author of Wild\, while driving one afternoon. She pulled her car into a parking lot and sat mesmerized by Strayed’s journey. Since childhood\, Deb’s own call for adventure had only been expressed in brief outings. Retirement afforded Deb the personal time and space for a multimonth hike\, but now the only excuse for not heeding the call for adventure was the stigma of age and gender – a 50-plus woman out in the woods alone. \nIn this presentation\, Deb will discuss how the deaths of two friends and her aunt gave her strength to move past her fears and complete a thru-hike of the 1\,289.5-mile Appalachian Trail in 2017. Her talk will include trail lessons\, Tramily (trail family)\, hardships and wonder. Deb will bring her packed backpack for exploration for anyone interested. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/). \n 
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-deb-vacek-hiking-the-appalachian-trail
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181127T012927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T021628Z
UID:2543-1544958000-1544963400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Scott Cruce\, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Scott Cruce\, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City\nhttps://www.bbbskc.org/\nCommunity Moment: Daniel Harris\nMusical Guest: Kansas City Flute Choir Quartet\nhttp://www.kcflutechoir.org/ \nScott Cruce is the director of volunteer recruitment at Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City. A Big Brother himself four times over\, he’s a huge believer in the power of mentorship. Outside of his work\, Scott’s passions are his wife and family\, his Missouri Tigers\, his Royals and Chiefs and coaching his sons in baseball and basketball. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-scott-cruce-big-brothers-big-sisters-kansas-city
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181207T035225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T035518Z
UID:2559-1545562800-1545568200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Potluck!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a potluck meal with your Oasis community! \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/). \n 
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-potluck
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181212T022933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T022933Z
UID:2566-1545570000-1545580800@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us after the potluck for games\, fun and frivolity! The venue is wheelchair-accessible\, and kids are welcome with a parent or guardian. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-8
LOCATION:Pawn and Pint\, 613 Walnut\, Kansas City\, 64106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181230T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181230T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181207T034420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T034420Z
UID:2556-1546167600-1546173000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Carrah Quigley\, "The Parliament Report"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Carrah Quigley\, “The Parliament Report”\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \nWith eight days of Interfaith dialog\, Indigenous wisdom\, environmental calls to action and bringing voices to women’s dignity\, The Parliament of World’s Religions delivered speeches\, performances and personal declarations\, galvanizing all who attended to return to their homes and convey all they learned\, in hopes of creating a global ethic to take us into future. This talk will focus on the personal lessons Carrah learned at Parliament\, the calls to action she has been given to deliver to you and what we as individuals and as a community can do to solve the problems of gender inequality\, the climate crisis and personal empowerment. Please be sure to mark your calendar for this talk and absolutely invite your friends. This information is vital to our survival on this planet. Do not miss it. \nCarrah Quigley is an international speaker and emerging thought leader. For the last 19 years she has studied the world’s religions\, become a highly sought-after meditation and yoga instructor in the Kansas City area and given voice to the dark world of school shooters. She lectures on a wide range of topics including religion\, spirituality\, American culture\, feminism\, storytelling\, Earth-centered living\, beauty\, modern life\, school shootings\, art\, music\, history and the future of Humanism. Carrah stands by methods of mindfulness and breathing for managing many forms of mental illness and believes firmly that learning to breathe properly will not only save your life but transform it. She was a featured speaker at the 2018 Parliament of World’s Religions in Toronto. \nCarrah has a B.A. in religious studies from University of Arizona and a master’s in philosophy ecumenics\, with distinction\, from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. She was trained in yoga and Vedanta by Eric Paskel of Electric Soul Yoga. She is also a certified meditation Instructor and certified life coach from CTA. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-quigley-the-parliament-report
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181230T160419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T160531Z
UID:2576-1546772400-1546777800@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Jenna Dolecek\, Catholic Charities Refugee Devopment Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Jenna Dolecek\,\nRefugee Development and Community Engagement Coordinator\nfor Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas\nMusical Guest: The Sextet\nCommunity Moment: Melody Petet \nJenna Dolecek is the Refugee Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. She was born in Wichita\, lived in Kansas City for a few years as a child\, and recently relocated from Denver. \nJenna received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Wichita State\, where she focused on history and politics of the Middle East and Russia. She obtained her Master of Human Rights Law and Policy from the University of New South Wales in Sydney\, Australia\, where she focused on international refugee law. Recently\, she was granted a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the University of Essex in Colchester\, England\, where she focused on the laws of armed conflict\, specifically\, US airstrikes in Yemen and Operation Inherent Resolve (operations against Islamic State in Iraq & Syria). \nHer interest in refugee issues began during her first master’s in Australia when she worked with asylum seekers who were being held in indefinite detention. She has now worked with refugees for the last four years\, assisting with asylum applications and family reunification. \nJenna is interested in general human rights\, the laws of armed conflict\, and using technology to assist in the protection of human rights\, which culminated in the publishing of her and her colleagues’ first work\, Introductory Guide to Open Source Intelligence and Digital Verification. Her work in this area has been used by Amnesty International\, the United Nations\, and the governments of France and Australia. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-jenna-dolecek-catholic-charities-refugee-devt-coordinator
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181230T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T161143Z
UID:2585-1547377200-1547382600@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Dr. Darrel Ray\, "You Are Not Your Voices"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray\nMusical Guest: Beau Bledsoe\nCommunity Moment: Barb (aka Janie) Miller \n\nFrom early childhood we are taught and told things to think and believe. Many of those things may have been useful in childhood but cause us problems as we mature. There are voices that we imbibe and often incorporate as if they were our own. In this talk\, we will explore how to create your own voice.About the speaker:\nDr. Darrel W. Ray is author of “The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture” and “Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality\,” and is host of the Secular Sexuality podcast. He is also the founder and president of Recovering from Religion and director of the Secular Therapy Project. A psychologist for over 35 years and student of religion\, he holds an MA in religion\, a BA in sociology/anthropology and a doctorate in psychology. His activism runs the gamut\, from protesting the Vietnam War and Apartheid at age 16\, to working for civil rights and challenging religious dogma and privilege. \n\n\nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-darrel-ray-you-are-not-your-voices
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20190115T012204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T012303Z
UID:2591-1547982000-1547987400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Ron Ruhnke\, "Perils\, Pitfalls and Possibilities of Individuality"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Ron Ruhnke\, “The Perils\, Pitfalls and Possibilities of Individuality”\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell\nCommunity Moment: Susana Bruhn \nIndividuality vs. community. Self vs. other(s). Selfishness vs. altruism. Self-reliance vs. interdependence. These are dualities that we live with daily\, and balancing them in our lives is often a challenge. We live in a culture and historical period\, at least in the West\, that promote a hyperindividualism. Yet we are coming more and more to realize the need for community. In regard to these issues\, this is the first of a two-part presentation. The second part is entitled “The Perils\, Pitfalls\, and Possibilities of Community\,” and will be presented February 17. \nRon received his B.S.E. from Emporia State University\, and his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He also studied at the University of Oklahoma\, the United States International University in San Diego\, and the University of Freiburg in Freiburg\, Germany. He taught high school in Salina\, Kansas\, worked at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Lincoln\, Nebraska\, and was employed for 27 years as a psychologist and therapist at Family Guidance Center in St. Joseph\, Missouri. He is currently retired. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ron-ruhnke-perils-pitfalls-and-possibilities-of-individuality
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20190125T165031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T165031Z
UID:2687-1548586800-1548592200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Sharon Cantrell\, Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Sharon Cantrell\, Micah Ministry\nMusical Guest: Brian Ruskin https://www.facebook.com/brianruskinmusic/\nCommunity Moment: Jude Lane\n\nA long-time Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) member\, Sharon Cantrell returned to the Kansas City area to be around family and friends in 2002. She previously served as program director at Samaritan House\, a residential homeless program for people living with HIV and AIDS in the Ft. Worth area. \nSharon has her Bachelor of Social Work from Southwest Missouri State University (Missouri State University now)\, and spent several years in the field of child welfare/protective services in Missouri and Montana\, specializing in physical/sexual abuse investigations during much of that time. As a licensed social worker\, she has also worked in the psychiatric/drug abuse field. In 1990\, she moved into the field of child abuse prevention with the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (now know as Sunflower House)\, training schools\, churches and day care facilities on the basics of child abuse identification and reporting. While living in the Kansas City area\, she began work on her Master of Public Administration at the Bloch School of Business at University of Missouri-Kansas City. \nSince her return to this area\, she has been active as the lead pastor at the Micah Ministry at Independence Blvd. Christian Church. Her greatest journey began in 2005\, when she started seminary at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Graduating in 2011 with a Master of Divinity\, as an ordained pastor she has now found her ministry among the poor and marginalized at the Micah Ministry. \nShe and her husband of 56 years\, Darrell\, have three grown children\, three spouses/partners\, 10 grandchildren\, and eight great-grandchildren. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).\n\nSee Less
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-sharon-cantrell-micah-ministry
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T022938
CREATED:20181207T040130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040151Z
UID:2564-1548694800-1548702000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION: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 to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-23
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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