Join fellow Oasians for a FREE sneak peek at Fringe events! Doors open at 7:30, show begins at 8. Meet for food/drinks around 6 at SPIN! Pizza in the food court if you'd like. *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: Julia Wildstar (www.juliawildstar.com) Community moment: Sydney Motes Featured speaker: Scarlett d. Jones, "A Journey of Self and Singlehood" NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION IS ADULT-THEMED AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR KIDS OR EASILY OFFENDED ADULTS. Indie author Scarlett d. Jones walked away from 34 years of monogamy, the Ozarks, and the Southern Baptist Church to jump straight into the online dating pool in Kansas City in April 2019. The stories were immediately hilarious so she started writing, which culminated in a book and successful one-woman show that won a Best of KC Fringe in 2022. Her second KC Fringe...
Musical guest: Strawberry (Instagram: @strawberry_n_bees) Community moment: Julie Samuel-Lamberd Featured speaker: Gary Blakely, "On the Road" Gary Blakely spent his entire adult life in the transportation industry, as an occupation and as a hobby. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a Field Service Engineer, where he was part of the Hybrid Escape Launch Team. His hobbies include volunteering at Kansas City Oasis and riding his motorcycle. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
July's book is "Klara and the Sun," by Kazuo Ishiguro. Note that we'll meet at Prospero's Books, as KC Oasis is hosting Fringe Fest that weekend. About the book: Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an...
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 "Les Misérables." *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/).
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...
