Kansas City Oasis

Musical guest: Jansen Wooton (https://www.instagram.com/jansendoesmusic/) Community moment: Denise Robison Featured speakers: John Cavin and Roger Pick, "Freedom From Religion Foundation" John Cavin was born in Wichita and is relatively new to the KC area. He is a lifelong freethinker and has been a FFRF member since 2003 and a FFRF state rep since 2021. John, a tribal member of Cherokee Nation, is a WSU graduate and a medical technologist. Roger Pick is Professor Emeritus of Management Information Systems at the Bloch School of Management at UMKC and he is amazed at how quickly his knowledge of information technology has become...

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *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 to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Musical guest: The Nite Owls: Wyatt Brewer & Sarah Lynn (https://www.facebook.com/niteowlskc/) Community moment: Doug Sirek Featured speakers: Aly Breeze, Christopher Carroll, Geoff Hinkle, KCMO Office of Emergency Management Aly Breeze has worked in the Emergency Management field with Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the City of Kansas City, MO Office of Emergency Management. In her current role, she provides emergency preparedness outreach for the community, applies for and manages federal grants to fund city cameras and outdoor warning sirens, and other functions within the city’s Emergency Operations Center. She holds a master’s degree in public...

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *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 to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Snacktime Showdown: A February Festivity of Family, Fun, and Friendly Games! How much fun can you fit into one afternoon? We’re about to find out! Bring some snacks and your favorite easy-to-learn game to share with your Oasis friends. Family and friends of all ages are welcome to join for this event. Tables will be set up for varied game play, and everyone is encouraged to mingle and invite others to join in on the fun. PLUS: Bring or make your own valentines/valentines box. 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: Miki P. (https://mikipmusic.rocks/) Community moment: Kelly Loeb Featured speaker: Art Lujin, TWA Museum Art currently serves as a docent volunteer and as the STEM/Aviation Merit Badge Program Coordinator for the TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road in Kansas City, Missouri. He has served as a museum volunteer since 2013, and he developed and oversees the BSA Aviation Merit Badge program for the museum. Art also provides engineering support for the museum's static aircraft display, and demonstrates and instructs visitors in the use of the museum's aircraft simulators. Art served as the manager of aircraft engineering for Trans World...

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *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 to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Tour the TWA Museum with fellow Oasians! The mission of the TWA Museum is to preserve and celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Trans World Airlines (TWA), educate visitors about its pioneering spirit and contributions to aviation history, and to inspire future generations. This is the best aviation museum in Kansas City. The volunteers, many of whom are former TWA employees and passengers, are world-renowned for their guided tours. Group tour rates: Adults 17-59: $10 Seniors 60+: $8 Youth 6-16: $7 Children 1-5: Free 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 guests: Mac Band Music (https://www.instagram.com/macbandmusic/) Community moment: Jyll Beals Featured speaker, Fred Whitehead, "Kansas Populism" (Cover photo: Legislative War of 1893 at the State Capitol) Populism flourished in the 1890s, electing congressmen and a senator, a governor, etc. Another chapter in the Lost History of the United States. Fred Whitehead is an independent scholar and publisher who has focused on grassroots radical and progressive movements in the Midwest. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *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 to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Musical guest: Scotty McBee (https://www.facebook.com/McBeest) Community moment: Alfred Ortega Featured speaker: Cam F. Awesome, "Becoming Awesome" Cam F. Awesome is a keynote speaker, diversity consultant, event emcee, and a multi-time National Champion Heavyweight Olympic boxer. As a motivational speaker, Cam shares lessons he's learned traveling to 30+ countries as captain of Team USA. Cam's Olympic journey was featured in the NETFLIX original documentary COUNTERPUNCH! KC Oasis Community Center 1717 W. 41st St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our small parking lot is reserved for...

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *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 to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...