Join fellow Oasians for lunch at Square Pizza! Is it really square? Yes, yes it is. This follows the Truman Library tour (see separate event), so time is approximate. Attend either or both! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "The ABLE Account: A Free Savings Option for People With Disabilities" Musical guests: Kris and Chris Duo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556192084686) Community moment: Bill Barnes Jude is a longtime Oasis member and currently in his second year of law school at KU. He is a paralegal and has been working in estate planning and Medicaid planning for over four years, specializing in special needs trusts. His firm also supports Special Needs Assured, a 501(c)(3) charity that focuses on empowering people in the special needs community. Parallel park in the neighborhood near our building or in the "free on Sundays"...
*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: Beth Watts Nelson (https://www.bethwattsnelson.com/) Community moment: Ami Varney + David Krampus Featured presentation: The 816 Bicycle Collective The 816 Bicycle Collective is a nonprofit advocacy organization umbrellaed under The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation. It is a collective of individuals from diverse backgrounds working on a volunteer basis to rescue and repair bicycles. The 816 Bicycle Collective believes in empowerment through education and supports the use of bicycles as a healthy and ecological means of transportation. About the speakers: Sean Eagan is a co-founder, board member and volunteer at The 816 Bicycle Collective. They have been an avid...
Musical guest: Cat Voltron (https://www.facebook.com/CatVoltronMusic) Community moment: Adrienne Anderson Featured speaker: Mike Marcus, Thelma's Kitchen & Reconciliation Services At Thelma’s Kitchen, we believe that food is more than nourishment — it’s a way to bring people together, foster understanding and build a stronger, more connected community. This talk will explore the history of redlining in Kansas City, and how our pay-it-forward café model creates a welcoming space where all are valued, and how small acts of generosity can have a lasting impact on individuals and neighborhoods in conjunction with restorative mental and social health services. Short Bio: Mike Marcus is...
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/).
We are sponsoring a blood drive with the Community Blood Center (https://www.savealifenow.org/) for our Service Sunday. You can use the following link to reserve your time slot: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/85030 Our additional volunteer opportunity will be helping to prepare the community center for the anniversary gathering\silent auction\potluck on Sunday, April 6th. This will include cleaning, painting, and setting up tables in the basement for the potluck and auction. 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 KC Oasis for the next book club event + snacks, at 1:15 after our Service Sunday Blood Drive and Service Project. This month's book is "The Night Watchman": Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather, who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman. By participating in this event, you...
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 "Hamilton." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
NOTE: There will be a videographer present, recording for a documentary, so be sure to wear a red nametag if you do not want your image included. Musical guest: Vi Tran (https://www.facebook.com/vitranmusic) Featured speaker: Forrest Valkai, "Life Lessons from the Lab: How Learning Science Makes You a Better Person" Forrest is a biologist and science communicator known for his infectious enthusiasm and boundless love for life. Renowned for his engaging presence on YouTube and TikTok, his dynamic presentations at conferences and conventions, and hosting shows like SkepTalk and The Atheist Experience, Forrest brings together captivating science lessons, thought-provoking discussions on...
