Musical guest: Laura Boat (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574970309985) Community moment: Glenn Saxton Featured speaker: Patty Prewitt, "38.5 Years in Prison for a Crime She Didn't Commit" Patty Prewitt is an accomplished author, poet and playwright. She holds Associate of Arts degrees from both Lincoln University and Washington University Saint Louis and a paralegal certificate from Northwest Missouri Community College, and was certified by the International Sports Sciences Association in Fitness Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, and Yoga. She has participated in numerous theatrical productions sponsored by Prison Performing Arts Saint Louis. For 20 years she designed computer tracking systems for the Missouri...

Immediately following the Sunday gathering, we need as much help as possible bringing items up from the basement for the rummage sale. Please help if you can – lunch will be provided!

Join fellow Oasians for a fun evening of community and laughter, and raise money for Melissa's Second Chances and the Second Cup Cat Cafe. We'll meet in the lobby at 5; show starts at 5:30. Afterward we'll head to nearby O'Neill's for food and drinks. 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: Fenwa Teryen (https://www.facebook.com/FenwaTeryen/) Community moment: Nick Clark Featured speaker: Mary Smead, "Where in the World Is Lakeside Nature Center?" Mary Smead grew up spending lots of time in the pastures and creeks of her grandparents’ farm. She loved finding critters and plants of all sizes and sizes and shapes. After teaching elementary school for 30 years and raising a family, she discovered the MO Master Naturalist program, which led to her working at Lakeside Nature Center. She now volunteers weekly in the animal hospital there and serves on the board as Conservation Chairman for Friends of Lakeside Nature...

*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/).

Musical guest: Michael Galanti (https://www.galantisound.com/, https://www.instagram.com/the_galantage/) Community moment: Terry Allan Featured speaker: Douglas Kulp, "Modern Monetary Theory" Douglas Kulp is an electronic technician by trade, focusing on telecommunications and avionics technologies. He is a writer, amateur photographer, and all-around nice guy. (And yes, he DID put that in his resume.) He became politically active post Bill Clinton era, and quite by accident found himself focusing more on energy, housing and economic issues, largely because no one else was. At the end of the day, he is just an average activist who happens to focus on economics, and he jumps at...

Musical guest: JJ Cantrell Community moment: Mark Mendon Featured speaker: Honorable Courtney Wachal, “Kansas City Wellness Court” Courtney Wachal earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Upon graduation from KU, Wachal served in the Missouri State Public Defender System for seven years before becoming an assistant prosecuting attorney with the city of Kansas City, Missouri, in 2011. Courtney is past president of the board of directors for Sheffield Place and currently serves on the organization’s advisory board. She is an ex-officio member...

Join us to watch and sing along to our favorite musicals! Bring your own food and drink and comfy seating. We will start the movie at 6 p.m. This month is "Grease." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

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/).

English Landing Park, East Shelter Join fellow Oasians for a potluck picnic! Grills and a playground are available. Bring food, chairs and outdoor games, and let's have a party! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).