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# Kansas City Oasis

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Where to find current information.](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/3602) - Please check out our Facebook page for updates and events. Facebook.com/KCoasis/
- [Update: Sunday Gathering in Cabaret Room - July 28, 2019](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/3207) - On July 28, 2019 Oasis will be in the Cabaret room, on the third floor. We will have a greeter to remind everyone where to go. Kids room will be Valentine's bar area (as usual). Can’t wait to see everyone there!
- [3/3/2019 Gathering Cancelled](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/2778) - Due to winter weather conditions, this Sunday gathering is cancelled. Thank you.
- [12/18/2016 Sunday Gathering is Cancelled](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/1664) - Due to poor weather conditions, the 12/18/2016 Sunday Gathering is cancelled.
- [Attention: September 13th Sunday Gathering moved to Loose Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/1098) - The Tony Aguirre Community Center will be out of power until next Tuesday. This means that the scheduled Sunday Gathering is cancelled and instead we will be meeting at Loose Park at 11:00 am for a picnic! Please bring chairs, blankets, portable grills, what have you, and we'll get out and enjoy the nice weather!
- [Attention: July 19th Sunday Gathering Location Moved Back to Tony Aguirre Community Center!](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/991) - Despite all previous announcements this Sunday's gathering and every Sunday for the foreseeable future will be at the Tony Aguirre Community Center. We apologize for any confusion and thank you for your patience as we have worked through these location scheduling issues. The Tony Aguirre Community Center is located at Kansas City Oasis 2050 W Pennway
- [Kansas City Oasis on Amazon Smile](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/986) - Did you know you can support Kansas City Oasis when you shop at Amazon? Use the following link to set your Amazon Smile charity to Kansas City Oasis. http://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge_rl_rd_gw?_encoding=UTF8&ein=47-2462353 When you shop make sure your URL starts with "https://smile.amazon.com". Amazon will donate 0.5% of the cost of every eligible purchase to Kansas City Oasis on
- [Kansas City Oasis Moves to Tony Aguirre Community Center](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/777) - Due to our tremendous growth in attendance lately, we will be moving to a new space that can house everyone! Starting on April 5th, we will have Sunday Gatherings at the Tony Aguirre Community Center (their Facebook page can be found here). The address for the building is 2050 W. Pennway Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108. This new space will be
- [KC Oasis Celebrates First Anniversary- Secular Community Still Growing Strong](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/738) - Kansas City, MO (March 20th, 2015)— As it completes its first year of building a growing and thriving freethought community, Kansas City Oasis is taking time to look back on its success. Within its first year, Oasis has successfully provided freethinkers with a safe place to learn, where they can celebrate life, find social support,
- [Mensan Finds Secular Oasis in Kansas City](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/734) - Oasis supporter Mark Dixon recently wrote an article about Oasis for the April issue of Mension, the newsletter of the Mid-America chapter of Mensa. Oasis Article - Mension April 2015
- ["No God, No Problem": Featured in the KC Star Magazine](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/558) - We've been featured on the front page of the Kansas City Star Magazine's Sunday edition: This assembly is called Kansas City Oasis. Members gather weekly in a way that appears churchlike, but there’s no prayer, no reference to a higher power. Most are atheists or agnostics, although people of faith aren’t excluded. “We get to
- [My Reflections on Apostacon](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/434) - This past weekend I attended Apostacon. This is the secular conference that I attended exactly one year ago, the very one where I was inspired to get off the couch and get involved in the secular movement. This year was no different, except this time I wasn’t just attending—I was contributing. I held a workshop
- [Executive Director Helen Stringer Inteviewed by The Pitch](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/421) - Our executive director, Helen Stringer, was interviewed for this week's Pitch Questionnaire! What I do (in 140 characters): For means, I run a professional organizing business, Organized by Helen, but for meaning, I’m the executive director of Kansas City Oasis, a nonprofit. My undergraduate degree was in pastoral studies, but I never made it to
- [TIME Features KC Affiliate Houston Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/369) - TIME Magazine is doing a feature about non-faith-based communities building the in the midwest, focusing on our affiliate, Houston Oasis. We even get a mention! On a clear, Sunny July morning, as churchgoers all around Houston take to their pews, dozens of nonbelievers are finding seats inside a meeting room in a corporate conference center
- [Guest Post by Helen Stringer: Building a Community Inclusive of Atheists](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/357) - Helen Stringer was invited to write a guest post for JT Eberhard's blog on the importance of building a community inclusive of (but not exclusive to) atheists: It’s 9:30am on Sunday morning. Not only am I notsleeping-in, I’m 20 minutes from home setting up an event space in mid-town Kansas City: lining up chairs, setting up
- [The First Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/279) - Six months ago I introduced my idea to organize a secular community in Kansas City, two days ago we held our first gathering. The team I am a part of deserves more gratitude than I can achieve with a keyboard or pen. They have given their time, their money, and their talents for this project.
- [RNS Feature: "Don't Call It Atheist Church"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/269) - Our launch event hosted a photographer and reporter for the Religion News Service. You can see the video feature here: If you'd like to read the full article, you can find it on the RNS site here: http://www.religionnews.com/2014/04/11/dont-call-atheist-church-secular-communities-growing/.
- [Why KC Oasis?](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/51) - People don’t need to be shepherded, and we don’t need another church. We need a community of reason.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.kcoasis.org/) - Welcome to the store Write a short welcome message here Go shopping New Products
- [Community Groups](https://www.kcoasis.org/community-groups) - Larger groups, like our Sunday gatherings, are good for creating community but can be challenging for connecting individually. In the spirit of building those connections among community members, Oasis hosts small groups in the spring and fall. These biweekly, six-week meetings have discussion topics ranging from philosophy to social issues. Meeting in home environments, members
- [Rent Our Space](https://www.kcoasis.org/rental) - Fee Schedule: Weekdays (Monday through Thursday): Per hour $50 Half day $200 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm) Full day $400 Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday afternoon\evening) Per hour $150 Half day $600 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm) Full day $1200 1.5 days $1500 2 days $1800 Accommodations: 150
- [Oasis Leadership](https://www.kcoasis.org/oasis-leadership) - Sara Geelan – President – sara.geelan@kcoasis.orgSocial Events, Care Response, Building Rentals Julie Samuel-Lamberd – Treasurer – julie.lamberd@kcoasis.orgBudget & Finance, Fundraising, Childcare Julie Maschler – Secretary – julie.maschler@kcoasis.orgPhilanthropy, Merchandise, Building Maintenance Roger Pick – Board Member – roger.pick@kcoasis.orgFeatured Speakers, Community Moments David Ready – Board Member – david.ready@kcoasis.orgAudio Visual, Music, Community Groups Julie Manning – Board
- [Code of Conduct](https://www.kcoasis.org/code-of-conduct) - I. PURPOSE Kansas City Oasis is a community of compassion and reason that seeks to create a safe and welcoming environment for freethinkers to celebrate the human experience in a positive way. We are grateful to all who participate in the activities of our community and contribute towards its variety of functions. This Code is
- [Donate](https://www.kcoasis.org/donate) - Whether you're a committed Oasis member or just believe in what we do, thank you for help building a community of compassion and reason. If Kansas City Oasis has been a part of your finding community outside of religion, given you a safe space to explore and learn, or helped you be a better human
- [Community Moment](https://www.kcoasis.org/community-moment-signup) - Community Moments are an opportunity for a member of our community to present on a topic of their choice during a Sunday Gathering. Topics can be related to your profession, hobbies, travel experiences, volunteer experiences, etc. Sign up here to present a Community Moment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-60061811-community#/
- [Community Involvement](https://www.kcoasis.org/community-involvement) - In addition to Sunday gatherings, we partner with local organizations to demonstrate our values. While this list is just a few of our recurring efforts, stay up to date and get event details via the events page and Facebook group. Micah Ministry Kansas City Oasis partners with Micah Ministry the second Monday of each month
- [Contact](https://www.kcoasis.org/contact)
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://www.kcoasis.org/refund_returns) - This is a sample page. Overview Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be
- [Shop](https://www.kcoasis.org/shop)
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.kcoasis.org/events) - https://www.kcoasis.org/events/
- [Our Meetings](https://www.kcoasis.org/our-meetings) - Our weekly gatherings, in-person and on Facebook Live, feature live performances by local musicians and speakers to inspire and educate. The rest of the month you can find us out volunteering, hosting small groups, or getting together for social events. To find out more, follow us on social media and ask about the private Facebook
- [Volunteer](https://www.kcoasis.org/volunteer) - Volunteers keep Oasis running every week. We need greeters, tabling assistants, people to help set up and break down events every month. Childcare, speakers, and musical talent are always needed to keep a full and engaging schedule. If you have a great idea for a talk or know a local band who would love to
- [Newsletter Signup](https://www.kcoasis.org/newsletter-signup)
- [Media and Press Releases](https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/media-press) - Backgrounder Logo Kit Press Release Kansas City Oasis Press Release 2014-07-14 Media https://www.kansascity.com/living/star-magazine/article5568999.html https://www.flatlandkc.org/beyond-belief/kansas-city-oasis-church-atheists/ https://unitedcor.org/kansas-city-oasis-to-host-noted-ex-mormon-john-dehlin/ https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/every-woman-20180825-kansas-city-oasis/ https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865600794/Don7t-call-it-atheist-church-secular-communities-are-growing.html https://www.patheos.com/blogs/wwjtd/2015/04/kc-oasis-one-year-strong/ https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/oasis-secular-groups/499148/
- [Our Network](https://www.kcoasis.org/our-affiliates) - The Oasis Network provides support, structure, ongoing coaching, resources, and a greater community to cities wanting their own local Oasis. Established Oasis Communities TexasHouston Oasis (Houston)Galveston Bay Oasis (Houston)UtahCache Valley Oasis (Logan)Northern Wasatch Oasis (Kaysville)Salt Lake City Oasis (Salt Lake City)Utah Valley Oasis (Provo)OntarioWest Hill United (Toronto, Scarborough)Toronto Oasis (Toronto, Downtown)KansasWichita Oasis (Wichita)Kansas City Oasis
- [Our Philosophy](https://www.kcoasis.org/our-philosophy) - Since 2014, Kansas City Oasis has provided a community for secular families, believing the human experience is better when shared. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where you will find new friends and a place to belong, regardless of your beliefs, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our Core Values define our community and help
- [Welcome to Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/welcome-to-oasis) - Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time member, welcome! You can learn more about what Oasis is and why we exist on our philosophies page. If you want to join, see our meetings to learn what Sunday gatherings are like, or our organization to know more about the Oasis organization as a whole. Make
- [Past Speakers](https://www.kcoasis.org/speakers)
- [Financial Reports](https://www.kcoasis.org/financials) - Kansas City Oasis wishes to be transparent with our financial reporting and compliant with federal regulations. Annual financial information will be updated here and available to the public. Statement of Activity 2016 Budget 2017
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.kcoasis.org/faq) - What is a freethought oasis? Freethought is thought unrestrained by traditions or established beliefs, especially when it comes to religion. Oasis provides a place where all people can come together and feel accepted — wherever they are on their journey — and be part of a non-faith-based community. What can I expect at Oasis? Sunday mornings bring a
- [Strategic Planning Summary](https://www.kcoasis.org/strategic-planning-summary) - [gview file="https://www.kcoasis.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Strategic-Planning-Summary-Chart.pdf"]
- [Media](https://www.kcoasis.org/media)
- [Sample Page](https://www.kcoasis.org/sample-page) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

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- [Be Accepting and Be Accepted Unisex T-Shirt](https://www.kcoasis.org/product/be-accepting-and-be-accepted-unisex-fit-t-shirt)
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## Events

- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-16) - 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: David Krampus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-15) - 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: David Krampus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-14) - 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: David Krampus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-13) - 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: David Krampus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Debbe Trachtman, Ph.D., "Who were our ancient ancestors and how did these people influence current religions and civilizations?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-2) - Musical guest: Music by Skippy (https://www.musicbyskippy.com/) Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Debbe Trachtman, Ph.D., "Who were our ancient ancestors and how did these people influence current religions and civilizations?" By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [3rd Annual Rummage Sale](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/3rd-annual-rummage-sale) - Join us for the 3rd annual rummage sale at our community center! Lots of nice items available. Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon
- [KC Oasis Open Mic Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-open-mic-night) - Join fellow Oasians for a fun night out! Sing, recite, play an instrument, whatever. Or just hang out and play a game while watching. Food is available. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Pre-Labor Day Potluck Picnic at Roe Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/pre-labor-day-potluck-picnic-at-roe-park) - Join KC Oasis for a potluck picnic at beautiful Roe Park! The park features a splash pad and playground for kids of all ages. Bring a dish to share and we'll plan to eat around 11. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "A Hard Day's Night"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-a-hard-days-night) - 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 "A Hard Day's Night." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Karaoke Night @ KC Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/karaoke-night-kc-oasis) - Join us for a family-friendly evening of karaoke, music and fun. Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome to sing or spectate! 🍿 Concessions available (Cash or Venmo) Bring your favorite songs and your best karaoke energy! 🎵✨ By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-12) - 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: David Krampus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Leigh Elmore, The Rice Tremonti Home](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-leigh-elmore-the-rice-tremonti-home) - Musical guests: Whatever a Moon (https://whateveramoon27.wixsite.com/whatever-a-moon) Featured speaker: Leigh Elmore, The Rice Tremonti Home The home and surrounding six-plus acres is located alongside the Santa Fe Trail. The oldest standing frame house in Jackson County, Missouri, the Rice-Tremonti Home, along with Aunt Sophie’s Cabin, have borne witness to the sweep of American history. With beginnings
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Dr. David Kingsley, "Waste, Fraud & Corruption in Health Care"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dr-david-kingsley-waste-fraud-corruption-in-health-care) - Musical guest: Erin Eades (https://www.instagram.com/erineadesmusic) Featured speaker: Dr. David Kingsley, "Waste, Fraud & Corruption in Health Care" Dr. Kingsley is the founder and CEO of the Center for Health Information & Policy (CHIP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization engaged in health care data analytics. Prior to founding CHIP, he served on the graduate faculty in the
- [KC Oasis Campout at Watkins Mill State Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-campout-at-watkins-mill-state-park-2) - Ready for some fresh air and campfire stories? We’re heading to Watkins Mill State Park the 1st weekend of October, and we want you there! The Mendons have already secured Site 42, so come join the neighborhood for a weekend of trails, history and hanging out. The Details: • Where: Watkins Mill State Park (26208
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Chuck Haddix, "Bird: Charlie Parker on Record in Kansas City"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-chuck-haddix-bird-charlie-parker-on-record-in-kansas-city) - Musical guest: Bobby Watson (https://bobbywatson.com/) Featured speaker: Chuck Haddix, "Bird: Charlie Parker on Record in Kansas City" Chuck Haddix served as curator, Marr Sound Archives, UMKC University Libraries, from 1986-2025. He has been a producer for KCUR-FM, UMKC, from 1974-present, where he produces and hosts the Fish Fry, a twice-weekly radio program featuring blues, soul,
- [MORE Line Dancing!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/more-line-dancing-5) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters to continue the fun in September for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time.
- [MORE Line Dancing!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/more-line-dancing-4) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters to continue the fun in September for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time.
- [MORE Line Dancing!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/more-line-dancing-3) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters to continue the fun in September for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time.
- [MORE Line Dancing!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/more-line-dancing-2) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters to continue the fun in September for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time.
- [MORE Line Dancing!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/more-line-dancing) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters to continue the fun in September for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time.
- [Thriller Dance Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/thriller-dance-lessons-4) - 🧟‍♀️ Learn the iconic “Thriller” dance with the KC Swingsters! 🕺🧟 This October, we’re bringing Halloween to the dance floor! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography or you’re just looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season, this class is for you. 🎃 What to expect: 🕺 Lessons 1–3:
- [Thriller Dance Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/thriller-dance-lessons-3) - 🧟‍♀️ Learn the iconic “Thriller” dance with the KC Swingsters! 🕺🧟 This October, we’re bringing Halloween to the dance floor! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography or you’re just looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season, this class is for you. 🎃 What to expect: 🕺 Lessons 1–3:
- [Thriller Dance Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/thriller-dance-lessons-2) - 🧟‍♀️ Learn the iconic “Thriller” dance with the KC Swingsters! 🕺🧟 This October, we’re bringing Halloween to the dance floor! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography or you’re just looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season, this class is for you. 🎃 What to expect: 🕺 Lessons 1–3:
- [Thriller Dance Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/thriller-dance-lessons) - 🧟‍♀️ Learn the iconic “Thriller” dance with the KC Swingsters! 🕺🧟 This October, we’re bringing Halloween to the dance floor! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography or you’re just looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season, this class is for you. 🎃 What to expect: 🕺 Lessons 1–3:
- [Dance Workshop: Partner Dips and Tricks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dance-workshop-partner-dips-and-tricks) - Ready to add some WOW to your dancing? 🕺 Join the KC Swingsters for a special Dips & Tricks Workshop! In this fun, one-time class, we’ll teach you how to safely and confidently perform some of the most popular partnered dance moves that turn heads on the dance floor. We’ll walk through each move step-by-step,
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-witches-salem-1692) - September's book is "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix. Please bring a snack or drink to share. Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this New York Times bestselling horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town. Patricia Campbell’s life
- [Swing Dance Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/swing-dance-night-2) - Join us for a fun dance night to learn some new moves and shake it together! There will be a free beginner lesson at 7:30 if you want to bring a new friend with you! 10$ at the door for a cover charge for the dance from 8:00-10:00! We can’t wait to dance with you!
- [KC Oasis Dinner + Gaming](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dinner-gaming) - Join KC Oasis for dinner and arcade games! We'll meet at Llywelyn's Pub in downtown Lee's Summit for dinner at 6:00 followed by a visit to Arcade Alley just down the street to play classic arcade games. Note that Arcade Alley is 21 and up after 7 p.m. https://llywelynspubleessummit.com/ https://www.arcadealley.com/specials By participating in this event,
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Joseph Germain Keehn II, Queertauqua](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-joseph-germain-keehn-ii-queertauqua) - Musical guest: Ramona Clay (https://www.facebook.com/RamonaClayMusic) Community moment: Lindsey Doolittle Featured speaker: Joseph Germain Keehn II, "Unmentionable Histories: Looking at the Past Queerly" History is often presented as a collection of settled facts, but the stories we tell about the past are shaped by the questions we ask. What happens when we stop asking whether queer
- [Secular Grief Support Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-grief-support-group-5) - A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [Secular Grief Support Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-grief-support-group-4) - A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [Secular Grief Support Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-grief-support-group-3) - A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [Secular Grief Support Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-grief-support-group-2) - A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [Secular Grief Support Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-grief-support-group) - A secular grief support group for those of us who don't find religion helpful in our grief journey. Feel free to come and share and support in a safe space. No prayers. No proselytizing. No dogma. People are more important than beliefs. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [KC Oasis at Atlas9](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-atlas9) - Join KC Oasis for a fun-filled evening at Atlas9 (atlas9.com), an immersive art experience set in a transformed ’90s movie theater where scenes from forgotten films come to life. Explore interactive installations, hidden storylines, live Quixotic performances, and unique food and drink venues while uncovering a mysterious story. Tuesday discount: $20/adults, $15/kids 3-12 (normally $40/adults
- [Celebrate Ameri'kana](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/celebrate-amerikana) - Join fellow Oasians at Celebrate Ameri'kana, a music & arts festival in The Concourse Park. We'll plan to gather around 6 but feel free to go earlier. Also, Art as Mentorship and small businesses are encouraging locals to celebrate true Americana by offering an engaging tool: Passports are now available at places like Café Corazón,
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "My Fair Lady"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-my-fair-lady) - 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 "My Fair Lady." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Line Dancing Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-4) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters this August for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time. Whether you're looking for
- [Line Dancing Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-3) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters this August for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time. Whether you're looking for
- [Line Dancing Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/line-dancing-lessons) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters this August for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time. Whether you're looking for
- [Line Dancing Lessons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-2) - Ready to dance to the songs you love to hear on the radio? Join the KC Swingsters this August for Line Dancing Lessons and learn fun, easy-to-follow dances set to today's hits and throwback favorites! No partner needed, no experience required—just come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time. Whether you're looking for
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series-6) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Night Watch"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-night-watch) - October's book is "Night Watch" by Jayne Anne Phillips. Please bring a snack to share. In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember, finds herself on a
- [Swingster Showcase & Community Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/swingster-showcase-community-potluck) - Swingster Showcase & Community Potluck Join The Swingsters for an evening of vintage vibes, community connection, and plenty of dancing! Event Highlights: 6:30 PM – Swingster Showcase - Enjoy a fun, high-energy dance performance from our talented dancers! 7:00 PM – Community Potluck + Open Dancing - Bring a dish to share and hit the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Kerri VanMeveren, “Fraud Awareness: Modern Scams, AI & Self Protection”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kerri-vanmeveren-fraud-awareness-modern-scams-ai-self-protection) - Musical guests: The Wanderlast (https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlastband/) Community moment: Elisa Berndt Featured speaker: Kerri VanMeveren, “Fraud Awareness: Modern Scams, AI & Self Protection” Kerri VanMeveren is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Amazing Traditions, LLC and the creator of Smart Like a Fox™, a community education program that helps people recognize scams, evaluate information, and make more
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Bill Pearce, KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-bill-pearce-kkfi-kansas-city-community-radio) - Musical guests: Laura Boat and the Brew (https://www.instagram.com/thelauraboat/) Featured speaker: Bill Pearce, KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio Bill Pearce is a radio producer and performer who has been shaping the Kansas City airwaves since 2017. As the host and producer of The Forum on KKFI 90.1 FM, he has amplified local voices and vital
- [KC Oasis at KC Fr!nge Flash Preview Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-kc-frnge-flash-preview-night) - Join fellow Oasians at KC Fr!nge Flash Preview Night! Get a rapid-fire taste of the wild, weird, and wonderful world of KC Fr!nge! Festival artists have just one minute to win your heart — and your ticket. Expect comedy, circus, music, theater, dance, surprises, and pure Fringe energy packed into one unforgettable night — backed
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Steve Werner, Ph.D.: "How We Got Our Calendar"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-steve-werner-ph-d-how-we-got-our-calendar) - Musical guest: Liam Bindel Featured speaker: Steve Werner, Ph.D.: "How We Got Our Calendar" Steve Werner moved to Kansas City four years ago to study at UMKC. He came from St. Louis, where he had taught college courses on religion, mythology, Christian history and American culture. He is a composer of songs such as “Irish
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Harvesters](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-harvesters-2) - Please register and fill out the waiver here: https://cerv.is/0015rKCO Additional Information: Know Before You Go All volunteers must complete Harvesters’ liability waiver before their shift begins. You will be serving in the Volunteer Engagement Center warehouse. All volunteers are required to wear closed toe shoes with their entire feet covered. The temperature in the warehouse
- [USA 250th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/usa-250th-anniversary-celebration) - Join us as we celebrate USA's 250th anniversary with USA trivia, music from Tom Trashmouth Baker and Jim Beisman, and a red, white and blue-themed potluck (BYOB). By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-7) - 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/87488 Additional volunteer opportunity TBD. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Dr. Benjamin Reed, "Box Turtles"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dr-benjamin-reed-box-turtles) - Musical guest: Music by Skippy (https://www.musicbyskippy.com/) Community moment: TBD Featured speaker: Dr. Benjamin Reed, "Box Turtles" Dr. Benjamin Reed is a behavioral and physiological ecologist whose research with undergraduate students focuses on the Ornate Box Turtle. Benjamin leads teams of students that work at field sites and laboratory settings in Western Nebraska and Eastern Kansas
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "West Side Story"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-west-side-story) - 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 "West Side Story." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-143) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-144) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-145) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-146) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-147) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-148) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-149) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-150) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Me Talk Pretty One Day"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-me-talk-pretty-one-day) - August's book is "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris. Please bring a snack to share. This vibrant collection of expat essays from legendary humorist David Sedaris is a cause for jubilation. Sedaris' move to Paris in the early aughts inspired hilarious pieces, such as "Me Talk Pretty One Day," about his attempts to
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Mental Health First Aid"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-nicoya-helm-mental-health-first-aid) - Musical guests: The Nite Owls (https://www.facebook.com/niteowlskc) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Mental Health First Aid" Nicoya Helm unites expertise in education and modern mindfulness to help people look deeper, dream bigger and live better. She holds a Master of Science in Education from The University of Kansas and has over 25 years of
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "The Underground Railroad"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-jenkins-the-underground-railroad) - Musical guest: Izzy Heller (https://www.instagram.com/izzy_heller/) Community moment: Julie Samuel-Lamberd Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "The Underground Railroad" Gary Jenkins retired from the Kansas City Police Department in 1996 after a 25-year career, during which he investigated organized crime for 14 years. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and was admitted to the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Marci Renée, Creative Voices of Freedom and The Strawberry Girls](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-marci-renee-creative-voices-of-freedom-and-the-strawberry-girls) - Musical guest: Ivory Blue (https://www.facebook.com/IVORYBLUEMUSIC) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Marci Renée, Creative Voices of Freedom and The Strawberry Girls Marci Renée is the founder and director of Creative Voices of Freedom (creativevoicesoffreedom.org) and the founder and director of The Strawberry Girls (strawberrygirls.org) — a Spanish anti-trafficking, nonprofit organization working with Moroccan women exploited through
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-we-are-all-completely-beside-ourselves) - July's book is "We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves" by Karen Joy Fowler. Please bring a snack to share. The New York Times bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club introduces a middle-class American family, ordinary in every way but one ... Meet the Cooke family: Mother and Dad, Lowell, Rosemary and her unusual
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series-5) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series-4) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series-3) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series-2) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [Summer Swing Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/summer-swing-series) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Duncan Payne, "Self and Community in a Post-Truth Age"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-duncan-payne-self-and-community-in-a-post-truth-age) - Musical guest: Heath Church (https://www.facebook.com/heathchurchofficial) Community moment: Peter Milano Featured speaker: Duncan Payne, "Self and Community in a Post-Truth Age" Duncan Payne is a musician, athlete and academic who recently received his master's degree in Dublin studying cognitive science, a discipline straddling the line between neuroscience, philosophy, psychology and computer science. Specializing in emerging theories
- [KC Oasis at Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-shakespeare-in-the-park-macbeth) - Join fellow Oasians for Shakespeare in the Park! Attendance is free, though donations are very much appreciated. Gates open at 6, show starts at 8. There is a pre-show talk and kids’ parody version before the main performance. Bring any food or beverage you like, and there will be food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets.
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-11) - 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/).
- [Memorial Day Potluck Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/memorial-day-potluck-picnic) - Join us for a laid-back Memorial Day picnic at Mohawk Park! We’ve reserved the shelter from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and would love to spend the afternoon hanging out, eating good food, and enjoying some community together. This will be a potluck-style gathering, so please bring a food dish, snack, dessert, or drinks to share. Water
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Micah Kubic, Executive Director, ACLU of Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-micah-kubic-executive-director-aclu-of-kansas) - Musical guest: Josephine Eve (https://www.instagram.com/josephineeve111/?hl=en) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Micah Kubic, Executive Director, ACLU of Kansas Dr. Micah W. Kubic has served as the executive director of the ACLU of Kansas since January 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in civil rights and racial justice work, Micah leads one of the largest
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Steve Perron, "What'll we do with all the churches?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-steve-perron-whatll-we-do-with-all-the-churches) - Musical guest: Steve Morton Community moment: JJ Cantrell Featured speaker: Steve Perron, "What'll we do with all the churches?" Steve Perron is an Emmy Award-winning journalist (15 Emmys) and a nationally recognized singer/songwriter (2022 “Golden Pick” international songwriting contest at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville). He left home one month after his 14th birthday
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Homegoing"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-homegoing) - June's book is "Homegoing" by Gabrielle Zevin. Please bring a snack to share. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE'S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE • WINNER OF THE PEN / HEMINGWAY AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION • Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One
- [Monthly Monday Musical:  Guys and Dolls](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-guys-and-dolls) - 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 "Guys and Dolls." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Alyssa Carter, KCMO Angels – "Transforming Foster Care"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-alyssa-carter-kcmo-angels-transforming-foster-care) - Musical guest: Jack Summers (https://jacksummersmusic.com/) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Alyssa Carter, KCMO Angels – "Transforming Foster Care" Alyssa Carter serves as program director at KCMO Angels, where she has been a guiding force for the past five years. She brings extensive experience in Missouri’s child welfare system, beginning in 2011 as an investigator responding
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Bryson Ripley, Veterans for Peace: "Overlapping Issues of the Anti-War Movement"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-bryson-ripley-veterans-for-peace-overlapping-issues-of-the-anti-war-movement) - Musical guest: Christian Dixon (https://www.instagram.com/christiandixonmusic/) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Bryson Ripley, Veterans for Peace: "Overlapping Issues of the Anti-War Movement" Veterans for Peace Chapter 97 – Kansas City is an organization of military veterans and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and advocating for justice at
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Tom Alonzo, Chair & Executive Director, Equality Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-tom-alonzo-chair-executive-director-equality-kansas) - Musical guest: Parker Mason (https://www.instagram.com/haikusforemus) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Tom Alonzo, Chair & Executive Director, Equality Kansas Thomas (Tom) Alonzo was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and University of Kansas. In 1976, Tom enlisted in the USAF and spent the next nine years in three different jobs.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Michelle Norris, "Corey's Network"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-michelle-norris-coreys-network) - Musical guest: Kris Bruders (https://www.instagram.com/matchinagascan) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Michelle Norris, "Corey's Network" In July 2013, Corey Daniel Laykovich, who was just 22 years old, fell victim to an attack that occurred within three blocks of his residence. After the tragic loss of Corey, his family was shocked to discover that their precinct did
- [May Flowers Pub Crawl](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/may-flowers-pub-crawl-2) - Join us for the 2nd Annual May Flowers Pub Crawl and sip your way through springtime fun! It's an awesome in-person event where friends, fun and brews come together. Wander through the best local spots, meet new pals and soak up the spring vibes. Don your flower power gear and let's make this crawl unforgettable!
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow) - May's book is "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Please bring a snack to share. From the best-selling author of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-10) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis at the MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-the-mopaca-invitational-alpaca-show) - Join KC Oasis at the MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show! Families and individuals of all ages love to visit the alpacas, talk to the alpaca owners and see the beautiful product that comes from alpacas. Visitors can watch alpaca fiber being spun into yarn and woven into rugs and shawls, and shop for alpaca products such
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate-6) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Janey Rizvi, Leaving Islam](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-janey-rizvi-the-oasis-network) - Musical guest: Kadesh Flow (kadeshflow.com) Community moment: Ethan Powell & David Krampus Featured speaker: Janey Rizvi, Leaving Islam Janey Rizvi is a founding member of The Oasis Network. He is a Pakistani-American and former Muslim who became a freethinker in 2007. Janey served on the Houston Oasis board of directors for seven years in various
- [KC Oasis Dinner at Strang Hall](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dinner-at-strang-hall) - Join fellow Oasians for lively conversation and dinner of your choosing! Strang Hall offers many food and drink options to choose from. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Rex Buchanan, "Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-rex-buchanan-petroglyphs-of-the-kansas-smoky-hills) - Musical guests: Tequa Bluegrass Band (https://www.instagram.com/tequa_bluegrass_band/) Community moment: Jeff Vincent Featured speaker: Rex Buchanan, "Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills" Too often Kansas history seems to start with the Coronados’ trip through the state in 1541. For centuries before European arrival, Native people lived on the plains, and some left behind rock carvings on soft
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Tom Rafiner, "Cinders and Silence: Western Missouri's Burnt District"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-tom-rafiner-cinders-and-silence-western-missouris-burnt-district) - Musical guest: Malek Azrael (https://www.instagram.com/malekandvibez/) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Tom Rafiner, "Cinders and Silence: Western Missouri's Burnt District" Tom Rafiner is an independent researcher having devoted 21 years recovering and documenting Missouri’s Burnt District (Jackson, Cass and Bates counties) history. A University of Missouri graduate, he later earned an MA from the University of
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Moulin Rouge!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-moulin-rouge) - 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 "Moulin Rouge!" *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-9) - 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/).
- [Swing Dance Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/swing-dance-night) - Join us for a fun dance night to learn some new moves and shake it together! There will be a free beginner lesson at 7:30 if you want to bring a new friend with you! 10$ at the door for a cover charge for the dance from 8:00-10:00! We can’t wait to dance with you!
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Paul Benson, "Famous Art Forgers and How They Were Exposed"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-paul-benson-famous-art-forgers-and-how-they-were-exposed) - Musical guest: Maddie Lai (https://www.instagram.com/maddieglai/?hl=en) Community moment: Russ Hill Featured speaker: Paul Benson, "Famous Art Forgers and How They Were Exposed" Who is or was the world's greatest art forger? We don't know because they were/are so talented they haven't been discovered yet! Today, we'll see how some of the less talented forgers were exposed.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Grady Atwater, “John Brown, a Lit Match in a Tinder Box"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-grady-atwater-john-brown-a-lit-match-in-a-tinder-box) - Musical guest: KJ Koa Community moment: Mary Lou Pick Featured speaker: Grady Atwater, “John Brown, a Lit Match in a Tinder Box" This presentation will explore the realities and ramifications of John Brown’s abolitionist crusade in Kansas Territory and the nation. Grady Atwater is the Site Administrator of the John Brown Museum State Historic Site
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stuart-hinds-building-a-history-the-gay-and-lesbian-archive-of-mid-america-3) - Musical guest: Erica McKenzie (https://www.facebook.com/ericaonewomanband/) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America" Stuart Hinds serves as the Curator of Special Collections and Archives at the Miller Nichols Library of UMKC, and has been an archivist and librarian in Kansas City for 30 years. In 2009
- [Volunteer Event for The Whole Person: "Planting Independence"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-event-for-the-whole-person-planting-independence) - Join fellow Oasians to help people with disabilities by assisting them in cleaning up their yards. The exact address will be provided a week before the event. Waivers are required. Fill out the waiver before March 15 to receive a free T-shirt: https://thewholeperson.org/volunteer/. #meaningcomesfrommakingadifference #humanhandssolvehumanproblems By participating in this event, you agree to abide by
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Less"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-less) - April's book is "Less" by Andrew Sean Greer. Please bring a snack to share. A struggling novelist travels the world to avoid an awkward wedding in this hilarious Pulitzer Prize-winning novel full of "arresting lyricism and beauty" (The New York Times Book Review). By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Campout at Watkins Mill State Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-campout-at-watkins-mill-state-park) - Ready for some fresh air and campfire stories? We’re heading to Watkins Mill State Park this May, and we want you there! The Mendons have already secured Site 29, so come join the neighborhood for a weekend of trails, history and hanging out. The Details: • Where: Watkins Mill State Park (26208 Co Rd RA,
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Scraps KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-scraps-kc-2) - Volunteer with fellow Oasians at Scraps KC! Their mission is to get used or excess art supplies and materials to artists, teachers, makers, and scouts who can use them. They've diverted over 300 tons of material from landfills. We'll be volunteering in their warehouse doing donation processing and pricing, getting materials like paper clips and
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-6) - 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/87468 Additional volunteer event TBD. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Drop-In History: Indigenous Peoples in Missouri](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/drop-in-history-indigenous-peoples-in-missouri) - Free educational opportunity, hosted by Wornall/Majors House Museum. 5:30 Elementary story time 6:30 Keynote speaker Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover Link to event with more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AQdJHRF4s/ By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Adult Get-Together at Cinder Block Brewery Commons](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/adult-get-together-at-cinder-block-brewery-commons) - Join fellow Oasians for fun and frivolity! The Commons is a neighborhood hangout attached to Cinder Block Brewery featuring free billiards, yard games and arcades. Bringing you handcrafted cocktails, yard beers and other favorite local libations, complemented by Bay Boy Sandwiches. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stuart-hinds-building-a-history-the-gay-and-lesbian-archive-of-mid-america-2) - Musical guest: Tim Amey (https://www.facebook.com/AmeySongs) Community moment: John Mueter Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America" Stuart Hinds serves as the Curator of Special Collections and Archives at the Miller Nichols Library of UMKC, and has been an archivist and librarian in Kansas City for 30 years. In
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Andy Boyd, "Glacial Flooding, Human Evolution, and Climate Change"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-andy-boyd-glacial-flooding-human-evolution-and-climate-change) - Musical guest: Tracey Myers (https://www.instagram.com/traceymyersmusic/) Community Moment: Ron Ruhnke Featured speaker: Andy Boyd, "Glacial Flooding, Human Evolution, and Climate Change" From 15 to 12 thousand years ago – a mere blip in geological time – flooding from the last glacial ice age inundated the interior of Washington State and northern Oregon. After setting the stage
- [All-Ages Karaoke Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/all-ages-karaoke-night) - Family-Friendly Karaoke Night at KC Oasis! Grab the mic or cheer on your friends at a fun, all-ages karaoke night! Whether you’re a shower singer, a total rock star, or just there for the vibes, everyone is welcome. Free entry. Concession stand with drinks & snacks available. Family-friendly — bring the kids, bring the grandparents.
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Mamma Mia!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-mamma-mia) - 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 "Mamma Mia!" *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Diane Euston, Westport Historical Society](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-diane-euston-westport-historical-society) - Musical guests: Beau, Aidan and Maya Bledsoe (https://www.facebook.com/beau.bledsoe1/) Community moment: Sara Geelan Featured speaker: Diane Euston, Westport Historical Society Diane Euston, secretary of the Westport Historical Society, holds a master’s in history and education. Her thesis explored the life and impact of William Gillis, the founder of Kansas City. A seasoned speaker, Diane has presented
- [Oasis Get-Together at Boomer's](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-get-together-at-boomers) - Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks, fun & frivolity at Boomer's Bar & Grill! Trivia starts at 7:30 for those who want to stick around and test their wits. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Jigsaw Puzzle Fun!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/jigsaw-puzzle-fun) - Bring a snack to share and join fellow Oasians for some jigsaw puzzling! Puzzles will be provided. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-140) - *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 FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [Tandem Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tandem-charleston-dance-class-4) - Kick it up with a partner! ✨ Join the KC Swingsters for a Tandem Charleston class at KC Oasis, led by Lexie. This beginner-friendly class focuses on fun, connection, and classic Charleston rhythm—no prior dance experience required. $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [Tandem Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tandem-charleston-dance-class-3) - Kick it up with a partner! ✨ Join the KC Swingsters for a Tandem Charleston class at KC Oasis, led by Lexie. This beginner-friendly class focuses on fun, connection, and classic Charleston rhythm—no prior dance experience required. $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [Tandem Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tandem-charleston-dance-class-2) - Kick it up with a partner! ✨ Join the KC Swingsters for a Tandem Charleston class at KC Oasis, led by Lexie. This beginner-friendly class focuses on fun, connection, and classic Charleston rhythm—no prior dance experience required. $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [Tandem Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tandem-charleston-dance-class) - Kick it up with a partner! ✨ Join the KC Swingsters for a Tandem Charleston class at KC Oasis, led by Lexie. This beginner-friendly class focuses on fun, connection, and classic Charleston rhythm—no prior dance experience required. $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/charleston-dance-class-2) - Get ready to kick, bounce, and swing! 🖤 Join the KC Swingsters for a Beginner-Friendly Solo Charleston class, taught by the amazing Lexie at the KC Oasis building. No partner or experience needed—just come ready to move and have fun! $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [Charleston Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/charleston-dance-class) - Get ready to kick, bounce, and swing! 🖤 Join the KC Swingsters for a Beginner-Friendly Solo Charleston class, taught by the amazing Lexie at the KC Oasis building. No partner or experience needed—just come ready to move and have fun! $15 | Cash or Venmo preferred
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate-5) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate-4) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate-3) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate-2) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [East Coast Swing Dance Class (Beginner and Intermediate)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/east-coast-swing-dance-class-beginner-and-intermediate) - The KC Swingsters invite you to the KC Oasis for a fun and welcoming night of East Coast Swing. Beginners will learn the fundamentals with Will, while Lexie leads the main lesson as an Intermediate class focused on building confidence, connection, and style. Come dance, learn, and be part of the KC swing community! $15
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-8) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-142) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-141) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Bridget Brennan-Crisp and Bridgette Moore, Punk Rock Saves Lives](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-bridget-brennan-crisp-and-bridgette-moore-punk-rock-saves-lives) - Musical guests: The Stroppers (https://www.facebook.com/thestroppers) Community moment: Steve Werner Featured speakers: Bridget Brennan-Crisp and Bridgette Moore, Punk Rock Saves Lives Punk Rock Saves Lives is a national organization founded by Rob and Tina Rushing with the goal of signing people up for the bone marrow registry. PRSL shares mental health and recovery information. Lastly, harm
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stuart-hinds-building-a-history-the-gay-and-lesbian-archive-of-mid-america) - Musical guest: Josephine Eve (https://www.instagram.com/josephineeve111/?hl=en) Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Stuart Hinds, "Building a History: The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America" Stuart Hinds serves as the Curator of Special Collections and Archives at the Miller Nichols Library of UMKC, and has been an archivist and librarian in Kansas City for 30 years. In
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Tommy, A Rock Opera"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-tommy-a-rock-opera) - 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 "Tommy, A Rock Opera." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Jesus Valenzuela, Heartland Tree Alliance (a division of Bridging the Gap)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jesus-vilanzuela-heartland-tree-alliance-a-division-of-bridging-the-gap) - Musical guests: Deann Kinsch & Scotty McBee (https://www.instagram.com/deannofficial/) Community moment: David Ricks Featured speaker: Jesus Valenzuela, Heartland Tree Alliance (a division of Bridging the Gap) Bridging the Gap, Kansas City's largest environmental nonprofit, has been around since the early '90s. It started with curbside recycling and has expanded into KC Wildlands, Water & Energy Savers,
- [KC Oasis at the Black Dolphin](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-the-black-dolphin) - Join fellow Oasians for some live music! $5 cover, doors open at 6, music starts at 8. Limited food available. Note that this is a live music event so talking might be difficult. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/6141) - *Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the SECOND MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors.
- [Bachata Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-class-3) - Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem!
- [Bachata Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-class-4) - Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem!
- [Bachata Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-class-2) - Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem!
- [KC Oasis Family Outing: Craft Putt, Lee's Summit](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-outing-craft-putt-lees-summit) - Bring the fam and enjoy some mini putt, shuffle putt, and delicious food! Oasis currently has tables reserved for 12 people. Mini putt is first-come, first-served. They offer a full menu, including vegetarian options, and a full bar. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Bachata Dance Class](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-class) - Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem!
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Everything Is Tuberculosis"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-everything-is-tuberculosis) - March's book is "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green. Please bring a snack to share. AN ACCLAIMED BEST BOOK OF 2025: NPR, Scientific American, Science News, Booklist, BookPage, Chicago Sun-Times. Goodreads Readers’ Choice Nonfiction Winner. Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Jaye Wiley, "From Sketchpad to iPad – Learning to Evolve as an Artist"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jaye-wiley-from-sketchpad-to-ipad-learning-to-evolve-as-an-artist) - Musical guest: Lezlie Revelle Zucker (https://www.instagram.com/lezlierevellezucker/) Community moment: Ron Ruhnke Featured speaker: Jaye Wiley, "From Sketchpad to iPad – Learning to Evolve as an Artist" About the speaker: A lifelong native of Kansas City, Jaye Wiley describes early creative days as being "the guy in class who was a good drawer." A consummate doodler fed
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Daryl Young, KC Water Services Laboratory, "Water Quality & Infrastructure"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-daryl-young-kc-water-services-laboratory-water-quality-infrastructure) - Musical guest: Gracie Caggiano (https://www.instagram.com/graciecaggiano/?hl=en) Community moment: Tim Eshleman Featured speaker: Daryl Young, KC Water Services Laboratory, "Water Quality & Infrastructure" Daryl Young is the Environmental Manager for the Kansas City Water Services Laboratory. With 12 years of experience in water, wastewater, stream & storm water monitoring, he has extensive expertise in water treatment, distribution,
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Jessica Rockhold & Dr. Shelly Cline, “Facing Fascism: Lessons of Resistance from Nazi Germany”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jessica-rockhold-dr-shelly-cline-facing-fascism-lessons-of-resistance-from-nazi-germany) - Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe (https://jillianriscoe.com/) Featured speakers: Jessica Rockhold & Dr. Shelly Cline, “Facing Fascism: Lessons of Resistance from Nazi Germany” Jessica Rockhold began her career at MCHE in 2003 following a year as the research assistant to the senior historian at the United States Memorial Museum. She spent 17 years running MCHE’s education programs
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-7) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks) - We are meeting the first Sunday of the month going forward. February's book is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Please bring a snack to share and be ready to discuss this highly acclaimed novel. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "The Poisonwood Bible"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-poisonwood-bible) - We are meeting the first Sunday of the month going forward. January's book is "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. Please bring a snack to share and be ready to discuss this highly acclaimed novel. The Poisonwood Bible, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, established Barbara Kingsolver as one of the most thoughtful and daring of
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Rent"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-rent) - 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 "Rent." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Don Laskey, Fort Osage National Historic Landmark](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-don-laskey-fort-osage-national-historic-landmark) - Musical guest: Martha Sin Del (https://www.instagram.com/martha.sin.del/) Community moment: Julie Peck Featured speaker: Don Laskey, Fort Osage National Historic Landmark Don Laskey is a historian and park interpreter with almost a decade of experience. After earning a master’s in history from Central Michigan University, he was the lead interpreter at Fort Delaware State Park for several
- [Dirty Santa Gift Exchange](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dirty-santa-gift-exchange) - Our first annual Oasis Dirty Santa Gift Exchange! Bring a wrapped item FROM YOUR HOME to participate. One person's trash is another's treasure, so they say. Maybe regift that sweater you got from Aunt Gert that's just not your style, or maybe you're not amused anymore by that Big Mouth Billy Bass singing fish. By
- [KC Oasis Hot Cocoa Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-hot-cocoa-social) - Join us for a cozy night of community and creativity! We’ll have a build-your-own hot cocoa bar, a holiday movie, and DIY ornaments you can make and take home. Whether you’re crafting, sipping, or just relaxing with friends, it’s the perfect low-key way to enjoy the season. All are welcome — come warm up, hang
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-6) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Rachel McCarthy James, Author, "Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-rachel-mccarthy-james-author-whack-job-a-history-of-axe-murder) - Musical guest: Joshua James (https://www.facebook.com/followjw) Community moment: Doug Kulp Featured speaker: Rachel McCarthy James, Author, "Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder" Rachel McCarthy James was born in Winchester, Kansas. She is the daughter of baseball’s Bill James and artist Susan McCarthy. At Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, she studied political science and creative writing.
- [KC Oasis Book Exchange](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-exchange) - Bring a book you love that has meant something to you. Wrap it and include a favorite quote from it. We will draw numbers to determine in what order books will be chosen, with chances to steal, like a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a snack to share and join us! By participating in this
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-5) - 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/86044 Additional volunteer event will be a work day in the foyer/basement. There will be cleaning, painting and organizing tasks available to help keep our community center in
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured Speaker: Allison Clemens, SevenDays](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-allison-clemens-sevendays) - Musical guest: Michelle Cox (https://www.instagram.com/michelle_cox_music/?hl=en) Community moment: Sarah Kugler Featured speaker: Allison Clemens, SevenDays SevenDays® overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue. They encourage all people to come together with their faith, values and spirituality to cultivate a more religiously pluralistic community that fosters education, thereby creating a more peaceful and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Care Beyond the Boulevard, Jaynell (KK) Assmann](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-care-beyond-the-boulevard-jaynell-kk-assmann) - Musical guests: Double Treble Community moment: Dwight Solis Featured speaker: Jaynell (KK) Assmann, Care Beyond the Boulevard Care Beyond the Boulevard fills a significant gap in access to comprehensive medical care for Kansas City’s homeless residents. They deliver high-quality, reliable, evidenced-based care for unsheltered homeless patients by taking healthcare services directly to their patients. Jaynell
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Kate Cosentino Discusses Her Musical Career](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-kate-cosentino-discusses-her-musical-career) - Kate Cosentino is our Featured Speaker and Musical Guest. Kate is a KC-born, Nashville-based songwriter with a flair for the quirky and a passion for storytelling. Described by Niall Horan as a “ready-made star,” she blends jazz guitar with indie-pop brilliance, drawing inspiration from Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor, and Remi Wolf. From writing an original
- [KC Oasis Friendsgiving](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-friendsgiving) - Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of gratitude, connection, and delicious food at our annual Friendsgiving! This is a time to come together as a community, share our favorite dishes, and celebrate the season with chosen family and friends. Bring your friends, family and good vibes! We’ll be organizing a potluck-style feast, and we’d love
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-habitat-for-humanity-of-kansas-city-2) - Volunteer with us at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City! We can have up to 8 volunteers and they ask that volunteers stay for the entire shift (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Volunteers must be 16 or older. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-60440862-kcoasis Construction Volunteer Information: Construction volunteers do not need to have any prior experience
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-hotel-on-the-corner-of-bitter-and-sweet) - November's book is "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," a historical novel by Jamie Ford. The story is told in two parallel storylines, one following 12-year-old Henry Lee's experiences during the Second World War, and the other depicting Henry 44 years later as a widower with a college-aged son. The plot centers around
- [Lindy Hop Beginner Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lindy-hop-beginner-series-4) - Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
- [Lindy Hop Beginner Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lindy-hop-beginner-series-3) - Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
- [Lindy Hop Beginner Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lindy-hop-beginner-series-2) - Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
- [Lindy Hop Beginner Series](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lindy-hop-beginner-series) - Let’s try something new and fun! Learn the beginnings of Lindy Hop with The Kansas City Swingsters! This fancy footed series will take you into the world of Lindy Hop! We plan to have fun and dance our socks off! Wear comfy clothes and shoes with a little less friction!
- [Tie-Dye With Michael (J. Manning)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tie-dye-with-michael-j-manning) - Bring your white or black 'reverse tie-dye' you'd like to dye. Must register in advance using Sign-up Genius – only 10 spots available. See Julie Manning for questions. Suggested donation $5 for supplies. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/tie-dye By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Mariam Self, Female Elvis Tribute Vocalist](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/mariam-self-female-elvis-tribute-vocalist) - Join fellow Oasians to see Kansas City's only female Elvis tribute vocalist! Tickets are $15. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mariam-self-kansas-citys-only-female-elvis-tribute-vocalist By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "A History of the American Indian Boarding Schools," Eric P. Anderson](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-a-history-of-the-american-indian-boarding-schools-eric-p-anderson) - Musical guest: Ben Wendt (https://www.instagram.com/benwendtisawriter/) Community moment: David Avila Featured presentation: "A History of the American Indian Boarding Schools," Eric P. Anderson Renewed calls for investigations into the abuses to American Indian children have brought new scrutiny to the boarding school system. This talk will examine the thinking behind the creation of federal schools for
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-5) - 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/).
- [Monthly Monday Musical: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street) - 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 "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis at Electric Poe!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-electric-poe-2) - Join fellow Oasians for this special production of the Coterie Theatre with the Union Cemetery Historical Society. BYOC (bring your own chair) tickets are $26, and they sell out fast. Link for more info and tickets: https://thecoterie.org/see-a-show/ticket-information/ Host: Angela McClure By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "Citizen Diplomacy in a Changing World," Sarah Lowderman](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-citizen-diplomacy-in-a-changing-world-courtney-brooks) - Musical guest: Foxlin (https://www.instagram.com/foxlinband/) Community moment: Kelly Burke Featured presentation, "Citizen Diplomacy in a Changing World," Sarah Lowderman Sarah Lowderman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from Ball State University. Her professional experience spans international education, nonprofit management and youth leadership development. As the Program Director at Global Ties KC, she leads
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "On Slavery's Border," Diane Mutti Burke](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-on-slaverys-border-diane-mutti-burke) - Musical guest: Swoovi (https://www.facebook.com/EverythingSwoovi) Community moment: Kevin Lamberd Featured speaker: Diane Mutti Burke, "On Slavery's Border" Diane Mutti Burke is Professor of History Department and Director of the Center for Midwestern Studies at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Educated at Dartmouth College and Emory University, she is a specialist on the Civil War
- [KC Oasis Halloween Firepit!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-halloween-firepit) - Put on your costumes and bring snacks and a chair! We'll enjoy a firepit in the parking lot and hand out candy to any trick-or-treaters. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "Reviving Rural News," Teri Finneman, Ph.D.](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-reviving-rural-news-teri-finneman-ph-d) - Musical guest: Damien Gunn (https://damiengunnmusic.com/) Community moment: Maureen Kennedy Featured presentation: "Reviving Rural News," Teri Finneman, Ph.D. Teri Finneman is a journalism professor at the University of Kansas. She co-authored the book Reviving Rural News and the forthcoming book News Desert U to explore ways to help save local news. She is executive producer of
- [KC Oasis J. Rieger Happy Hour (with optional tasting)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-j-rieger-happy-hour-with-optional-tasting) - Join fellow Oasians for happy hour at J. Rieger, the only distillery around with an actual slide inside! Meet in the Atrium. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-4) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — “Strong Roots, Great Achievements: The Community at 18th & Vine, Past & Present," Geri Sanders](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-strong-roots-great-achievements-the-community-at-18th-vine-past-present-geri-sanders) - Musical guest: Adriana Nikole (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565884840580) Community moment: Amanda Blanchard Featured presentation: "Strong Roots, Great Achievements: The Community at 18th & Vine, Past & Present," Geri Sanders Geri Sanders holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history with a concentration in African American studies. From 2006-2020 she taught American history and African American history at Metropolitan Community
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — “United We Stand: Confronting Christian Nationalism at Home,” Laurel Burchfield](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-united-we-stand-confronting-christian-nationalism-at-home-laurel-burchfield) - Musical guests: The Redbeards (https://www.facebook.com/jdthechasers) Community moment: Ian Decker Featured presentation: “United We Stand: Confronting Christian Nationalism at Home,” Laurel Burchfield Laurel Burchfield (she/her) began working with Mainstream in 2021 and currently leads the organization's state and federal advocacy work as advocacy director. Mainstream, composed of Mainstream Coalition (501(c)(4)) and Mainstream Civic Engagement (501(c)(3)), was
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "Boys, Men, Manhood and Masculinity," Ron Ruhnke](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-boys-men-manhood-and-masculinity-ron-ruhnke) - Musical guest: Cashel Fox FitzGibbons (@kashol_f) Featured presentation: "Boys, Men, Manhood and Masculinity," Ron Ruhnke This presentation will address what authors are calling the boy crisis and the crisis of masculinity. About the speaker: Ron attended a one-room, country grade school in Doniphan County, Kansas. There were 24 students in his high school graduation class.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "Vaile Victorian Mansion," speaker: Pam Fulmer](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-vaile-victorian-mansion-speaker-pam-fulmer) - Musical guest Erin Eades (https://www.erineadesmusic.com/). Featured presentation: "Vaile Victorian Mansion," speaker: Pam Fulmer Built by Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile in 1881, it was "the most princely house and the most comfortable home in the entire west," the Kansas City Times reported in 1882. Situated on North Liberty Street, a mile north of the historic
- [Live Music with Erica McKenzie!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/live-music-with-erica-mckenzie) - Let's get together to enjoy some live music from Erica McKenzie (https://ericamckenziemusic.com/home), a KC Oasis favorite! Julie Manning is the point of contact. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "The Music Man"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-the-music-man) - 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 "The Music Man." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "Deaths on Pleasant Street"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-deaths-on-pleasant-street) - October's book is "Deaths on Pleasant Street" by Giles Fowler. The 1909 murder case surrounding the wealthy Swope family of Independence, Missouri, gripped newspaper readers throughout the nation. This book gathers the facts behind the suspicious fates of three Swope family members: the eccentric Colonel, millionaire donor of Kansas City, Missouri's Swope Park, his affable
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-3) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis at Open Mic Night](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-open-mic-night) - Join fellow Oasians for Open Mic Night at the Fillmore Café at Unity Village! Sign-ups start at 5:45 and everyone gets a chance to perform. Coffee, snacks and cocktails are available. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: James Moran, "Our Spot KC: Serving KC's LGBTQ+ Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-james-moran-our-spot-kc-serving-kcs-lgbtq-community) - Musical guest: Ivory Blue (https://ivorybluemusic.com) Community moment: Warda Belkass Featured speaker: James Moran, "Our Spot KC: Serving KC's LGBTQ+ Community" James Moran (he/him) has been an activist and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. He earned his B.A. in Women's Studies and American Studies from the University of Iowa, and his M.A.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Rachael Cozad, "History’s Mirror: George Caleb Bingham, the Painter of Missouri"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-rachael-cozad-historys-mirror-george-caleb-bingham-the-painter-of-missouri) - Musical guests: Tom "Trashmouth" Baker & Jim Beisman (https://www.facebook.com/tom.t.baker/) Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Rachael Cozad, "History’s Mirror: George Caleb Bingham, the Painter of Missouri" The George Caleb Bingham Catalogue Raisonné is an online, public-access catalogue of the complete paintings of George Caleb Bingham. A catalogue raisonné serves as the definitive reference resource for
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speakers: Jocelyn Ball-Edson & Joanie Shields, City of Fountains Foundation](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speakers-jocelyn-ball-edson-joanie-shields-city-of-fountains-foundation) - Musical guest: Margot Reed Community moment: Elise Berndt Featured speakers: Jocelyn Ball-Edson & Joanie Shields, City of Fountains Foundation The City of Fountains Foundation (COFF) — a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit — works with the city’s Parks & Recreation Department to ensure ongoing funding and maintenance for the city’s fountains, monuments and sculptures. The foundation has more
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Honorable Courtney Wachal, “Kansas City Wellness Court”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-honorable-courtney-wachal-kansas-city-wellness-court) - 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
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night-2) - 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/).
- [Monthly Monday Musical: Grease](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-grease) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "A Fever in the Heartland"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-a-fever-in-the-heartland) - September's book is "A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them" by Timothy Egan. A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-indian) - August's book is "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," by Sherman Alexie. Junior is a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other
- [KC Oasis Labor Day Weekend Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-labor-day-weekend-picnic) - 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/).
- [Cat Video Fest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/cat-video-fest) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Mary Smead, "Where in the World Is Lakeside Nature Center?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mary-smead-where-in-the-world-is-lakeside-nature-center) - 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
- [Help Moving Rummage Sale Items](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/help-moving-rummage-sale-items) - 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!
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Douglas Kulp, "Modern Monetary Theory"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-douglas-culp-modern-monetary-theory) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Gary Blakely, "On the Road"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-ron-ruhnke-men-and-boys) - 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.
- [Monthly Monday Musical: Les Misérables](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-les-miserables) - 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/)
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Scarlett d. Jones, "A Journey of Self and Singlehood"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-scarlett-d-jones-a-journey-of-self-and-singlehood) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: KC Oasis Nurse Panel](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kc-oasis-nurse-panel) - Musical guest: Addy Rayne (https://www.instagram.com/addynotaddison459) Community moment: Kiley Bush Featured nurse panelists: Luke Beardall, Geoff Hutcheson, Julie Manning, Jacob Mitchell Luke Beardall has been a nurse for 13 years. After working in operating rooms, then taking some time to be a stay-at-home dad, he went into pediatric mental health and is now a clinical educator,
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Patty Prewitt, "38.5 Years in Prison for a Crime She Didn't Commit"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-patty-pruitt-38-5-years-in-prison-for-a-crime-she-didnt-commit) - 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
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-8) - Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks and general shenanigans at Helen's JAD Bar & Grill in North KC. They have darts, shuffleboard and an outdoor patio. JAD stands for "just another dive," and we all know dive bars are the best! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of
- [KC Oasis at Heart of America Shakespeare Festival: "Love's Labour's Lost"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-heart-of-america-shakespeare-festival-loves-labours-lost) - Join fellow Oasians for Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in Southmoreland Park. About the play: Taking an oath to isolate themselves from the oh-so-trivial distractions of women and LOVE, four men think that a focus on study, self-improvement and celibacy is the key to personal success. But when a princess and her three companions arrive …
- [KC Fringe Flash Preview](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-fringe-flash-preview) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: John Mueter, "Living in India"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-john-mueter-living-in-india) - Musical guests: Cast of Raytown Arts' "Alice in Wonderland" (https://www.raytownmoarts.com/) Community moment: Robbie Voorhees Featured speaker: John Mueter, "Living in India" John Mueter is a pianist, vocal coach, educator and writer living in Kansas City. Now retired, he was formerly on the faculties of the UMKC Conservatory and the School of Music at KU, as
- [Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-night) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club, "Klara and the Sun"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-klara-and-the-sun) - 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
- [KC Oasis Yard Clean Up Volunteer Event in Liberty, MO](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-yard-clean-up-volunteer-event-in-liberty-mo) - Join us in Liberty to work on yard cleanup projects for people who need assistance. City of Liberty will give us home addresses closer to the event. For now, please just RSVP with the number coming from your family group, so they know how many yards to assign us! By participating in this event, you
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night-6) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Featured speaker: Eddie Moore, "Behind the Artist"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-featured-speaker-eddie-moore-behind-the-artist) - Musical guest: Erin Wood (https://www.facebook.com/erinwoodharpist/) Featured speaker: Eddie Moore, "Behind the Artist" A lifelong musician traversing a number of bands and styles, Eddie Moore is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he received an M.A. in Jazz Studies. He reaches from all aspects of Black American music with a soulful elegance to
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Chicago"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-chicago-2) - 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 "Chicago." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: David Rosman, "An Introduction to American Atheists"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-david-rosman-an-introduction-to-american-atheists) - Musical guest: Heath Church (https://www.facebook.com/heathchurchofficial) Featured speaker: David Rosman, "An Introduction to American Atheists" David Rosman is an award-winning columnist, author, editor and professional speaker. He is a four-time winner of Best Columnist from the Missouri Press Foundation and a co-winner of a Webby Award for political writing. In 1986, while talking to an assistance
- [KC Oasis Memorial Day Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-memorial-day-picnic) - NOTE: THIS EVENT IS MOVED TO THE KC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER. BRING GAMES AND A DISH TO PASS! Join fellow Oasians for fun and frivolity! Bring lawn chairs and a dish to pass. Westwood Park is 6 blocks south of Oasis. Space is first-come, first-served, so look for the Oasis sign when you arrive. Hope
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Chicago"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-chicago) - 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 "Chicago!" *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Stan Slaughter, "What We Really Are"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stan-slaughter-what-we-really-are) - Musical guest: Joshua James Warren Featured speaker: Stan Slaughter, "What We Really Are" What we now know about the microbiology of our gut and the soil is informing multiple revolutions in soil health, human health, the nutritive value of our food and multiple new ways of improving all of these. Stan Slaughter brings science and
- [KC Oasis at Funky Town!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-funky-town) - Let's get down & funky at Funky Town! $15 cover charge per person, cash only for cover and bar. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "The Civella-Spero Mob War of the 1970s"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-jenkins-the-civella-spero-mob-war-of-the-1970s) - Musical guest: Jocelyn Olivia Nixon (https://www.facebook.com/TheCreepyJingles) Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "The Civella-Spero Mob War of the 1970s" Gary Jenkins retired from the Kansas City Police Department in 1996 after a 25-year career, during which he investigated organized crime for 14 years. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and was admitted to
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Julie Samuel-Lamberd, "Applying Ergonomic Principles at Work and at Home"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-julie-samuel-lamberd-applying-ergonomic-principles-at-work-and-at-home) - Musical guests: Double Treble Featured speaker: Julie Samuel-Lamberd, "Applying Ergonomic Principles at Work and at Home" Julie Samuel-Lamberd has spent over 20 years in facilities and operation management, the last five focused on environmental health and safety. She holds a certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and has focused much of her work
- [May Flowers Pub Crawl!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/may-flowers-pub-crawl) - First Annual May Flowers Pub Crawl! $10 gets you a punch card and koozie. Completed punch cards will be drawn for prizes. Punch cards can be purchased ahead of time at Oasis Sunday gatherings or during the Volker homes tour, or at any of the participating locations on May 31. Or, send a request to
- [KC Oasis Book Club + Snacks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-snacks-3) - Join KC Oasis for the next book club event + snacks, at 1:15 after our Sunday gathering. Please bring a snack to share. This month's book is "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. “This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night-5) - 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/).
- [Book Club: "How to Change Your Mind..."](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/book-club-how-to-change-your-mind) - Come for the picnic, stay for the book club! This month's book is Michael Pollan's "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence." How's that for a mouthful? We'll break off from the picnic about 1:15 for anyone who wants to join the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Paul Benson, "Science in Support of Art History"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-paul-benson-science-in-support-of-art-history) - Musical guest: Colton Cox (https://www.facebook.com/coltoncoxmusic) Community moment: Roger Pick Featured speaker, Paul Benson, "Science in Support of Art History" Paul joined the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in 1992 and has recently retired. During his 25+ years there, he served as a Conservator of Objects, where he was involved in examining, advising on, and treating three-dimensional
- [Bachata Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-classes-2) - They're back! Come learn some Bachata dance moves with Will Manning. No partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Bachata Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-classes-4) - They're back! Come learn some Bachata dance moves with Will Manning. No partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Bachata Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-classes-3) - They're back! Come learn some Bachata dance moves with Will Manning. No partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Bachata Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bachata-dance-classes) - They're back! Come learn some Bachata dance moves with Will Manning. No partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, "The Underground Railroad in Quindaro, Kansas"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-fred-whitehead-the-underground-railroad-in-quindaro-kansas) - Musical guest: Caitlyn Grace (https://caitlyngracemusic.com/) Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, "The Underground Railroad in Quindaro, Kansas" 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/).
- [Rockstar Bingo!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/rockstar-bingo) - Join fellow Oasians and Clever Little Sports, Inc. to raise funds to support HASL Softball teams this season! They’re fielding two teams to continue creating inclusive and competitive spaces for LGBTQ+ athletes and allies. Rockstar Bingo is played straight from your phone — just scan a QR code, listen to song clips, and mark them
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Special Olympics](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-special-olympics) - Join us in volunteering at the Special Olympics KC Metro Area Spring Games, their biggest track meet of the year! Volunteers will be assigned to various events, such as running, jumping, and throwing events, and may also be asked to help with check-in, opening ceremonies, awards, or water crew. Training and a T-shirt will be
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-4) - 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/83471 We will crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats for our additional volunteer event. Please bring donations of plastic shopping bags that are clean, still in mostly good
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Hello, Dolly!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-hello-dolly) - 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 "Hello, Dolly!" *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Nick Schnebelen @ BB's Lawnside BBQ](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/nick-schnebelen-bbs-lawnside-bbq) - Come see our own Nick Schnebelen and enjoy some tasty food & drinks! Nick starts at 7 but we can gather at 6 to socialize beforehand. $7 cover. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night-4) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-ronald-mcdonald-house) - Join us as we prepare a dinner at Children's Mercy Hospital for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. Meal prep starts at 3:30 pm, we'll serve dinner at 5:30 pm, and we'll start packaging leftovers at 6:00 pm. We need 6-10 volunteers which can include children! We'll be serving a delicious
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Forrest Valkai, "Life Lessons from the Lab: How Learning Science Makes You a Better Person"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-forrest-valkai-life-lessons-from-the-lab-how-learning-science-makes-you-a-better-person) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: April Hatch RN, MSN, “Cannabinoids: Hype or Hope?”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-april-hatch-rn-msn-cannabinoids-hype-or-hope) - Musical guest: Chris Hudson (https://www.facebook.com/chrishudsonmusickc) Featured speaker: April Hatch RN, MSN, “Cannabinoids: Hype or Hope?” April is a registered nurse with a master's in public health nursing and has extensive experience in both acute care and community health. As a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Cannabis Nurses Association, the Society of Cannabis
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-3) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Mike Marcus, Thelma's Kitchen & Reconciliation Services](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mike-marcus-thelmas-kitchen-reconciliation-services) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Matt Beat, "The Power of Our Supreme Court: How Supreme Court Cases Shape Democracy"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-matt-beat-the-power-of-our-supreme-court-how-supreme-court-cases-shape-democracy) - Musical guest: Steve Morton Featured speaker: Matt Beat, "The Power of Our Supreme Court: How Supreme Court Cases Shape Democracy" Matt Beat is a YouTuber, video producer, podcast host, and musician. He has taught various subjects in the classroom from grades 7-12. His YouTube channels, Mr. Beat and The Beat Goes On, have accumulated over
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Berry Crow, "We're Here, We've Been Here, and We're Here to Stay."](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-berry-crow-were-here-weve-been-here-and-were-here-to-stay) - Musical guests: ffortissiMO (https://ffortissimokc.com/) Featured speaker: Berry Crow, "We're Here, We've Been Here, and We're Here to Stay." Berry, also known as Strawberry when performing as a musician, is a nonbinary and autistic musician local to the Kansas City area. They are passionate about mental health and human rights, and this reflects in their music
- [Monthly Monday Musical: "Hamilton"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-hamilton) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club + Snacks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-snacks-2) - 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
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night-3) - 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured presentation: The 816 Bicycle Collective](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-presentation-the-816-bicycle-collective) - 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.
- [Lunch at Square Pizza](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lunch-at-square-pizza) - 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/).
- [Truman Library Self-Guided Tour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/truman-library-self-guided-tour) - Join fellow Oasians for a self-guided tour of the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum! Lunch will follow at Square Pizza; see separate event and attend either or both. Admission: Adults: $12 Seniors 62+: $10 Veterans/military retired-disabled: $10 College students: $8 Youth 13-18: $5 *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the
- [Monthly Monday Musical: The Original "Mary Poppins"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-monday-musical-the-original-mary-poppins) - 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 the original “Mary Poppins.” *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-7) - **RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, 2/25/2025 due to inclement weather** Join fellow Oasians for food, fun and frivolity! Larks Kansas City offers shuffleboard, a "Larkade," and other games, along with an impressive lineup of 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Nancy Boswell, “Sincerely Yours, Laura Ingalls Wilder"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-nancy-boswell-sincerely-yours-laura-ingalls-wilder) - Musical guests: Aaron Barksdale-Burns and John Mueter Community moment: Chuck Baugh Featured speaker: Nancy Boswell, “Sincerely Yours, Laura Ingalls Wilder" In full costume, Nancy tells the story after the Little House books end, covering Laura’s move to Missouri in 1894 and why she wrote the books in her later years. She does the performance as
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Darrel Ray, "Swipe Left or Swipe Right: Human Mating Patterns and the Future of Humanity"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-darrel-ray-swipe-left-or-swipe-right-human-mating-patterns-and-the-future-of-humanity) - Musical guest: Danielle Ate the Sandwich (https://www.danielleatethesandwich.com/bio) Featured speaker: Darrel Ray, "Swipe Left or Swipe Right: Human Mating Patterns and the Future of Humanity" Today’s mating world is vastly different from what it was just 20 or 30 years ago. What is happening? Birthrates have plummeted around the world. Marriage rates have fallen even as
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Valerie Mendoza, "Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggles for Equality Before and After Brown V. Board”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-valerie-mendoza-beyond-brown-mexican-struggles-for-equality-before-and-after-brown-v-board) - Musical guest: Zee Underscore (https://zeeunderscore.com/) Community moment: Ron Ruhnke Featured speaker: Valerie Mendoza, "Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggles for Equality Before and After Brown V. Board” The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked.
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night-2) - 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/).
- [Lakeside Nature Center: All About Babies!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lakeside-nature-center-all-about-babies) - Bring the kiddos for this FREE family-friendly event in Swope Park! There are lots of activities for kids and the educational animal presentations begin at 11. Hope to see you there! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club + Snacks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-snacks) - Join KC Oasis for the next book club event + snacks, immediately following the regular Sunday gathering. This month's book is "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone": From a New York Times bestselling author, psychotherapist and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Micah Kubic, ACLU of Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-micah-kubic-aclu-of-kansas) - Featured speaker: Micah Kubic, ACLU of Kansas Musical guest: Nathan Corsi duo (https://www.nathancorsimusic.com/) Dr. Micah W. Kubic has served as the executive director of the ACLU of Kansas since January 2022. With 25 years of experience in civil rights and racial justice work, Micah leads the largest advocacy organizations in Kansas, defending and strengthening the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "The ABLE Account: A Free Savings Option for People With Disabilities"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jude-lane-the-able-account-a-free-savings-option-for-people-with-disabilities-2) - 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
- [Fundraising-Silent Auction](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/fundraising-silent-auction) - Please join us as we raise money for the Oasis general fund! We are a fully volunteer run, donation funded 501(c)(3) and we need your support. There will be many unique art pieces, other cool You won't want to miss it! We will be holding raffle for the quilt pictured above. 1 ticket for $10,
- [Monthly Monday Musical](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-musical-monday) - 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 6pm. This month is “The Greatest Showman”. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "The ABLE Account: A Free Savings Option for People With Disabilities"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jude-lane-the-able-account-a-free-savings-option-for-people-with-disabilities) - Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "The ABLE Account: A Free Savings Option for People With Disabilities" Musical guest: Steve Morton 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Featured speaker: Carol Gonzales, MARC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-carol-gonzales-marc) - Featured speaker: Carol Gonzales, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Musical guest: Buck Brandt (https://folkintheflow.com/about-us) Community moment: Kat Bridges Carol has been the director of Finance and Administration at the Mid-America Regional Council since 2017. From 1998 until 2017, Carol worked for the city of Shawnee, serving as the city manager from 2005 until 2017. Prior to
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-139) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-138) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-137) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-136) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-135) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-133) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-134) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-132) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-131) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-130) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-128) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-129) - *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.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Terence O'Malley, "A Shooting Back in Time: The Kansas City Union Station Massacre"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-terence-omalley-a-shooting-back-in-time-the-kansas-city-union-station-massacre) - Musical guest: Kurt Caldwell (https://www.facebook.com/kurtcaldwellmusic) Featured speaker: Terence O'Malley, "A Shooting Back in Time: The Kansas City Union Station Massacre" Terence M. O’Malley is a unique professional, serving as the principal and practicing attorney at The O’Malley Law Firm, the piano player at Conroy’s Pub in Leawood, Kansas, and a filmmaker, director, author, and speaker
- [KC Oasis Game Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-night) - 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/).
- [New Years Eve Gala](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/new-years-eve-gala) - Come ring in the New Year with KC Oasis! There will be a DJ, so wear your most festive attire with your dancing shoes. $5 cover will get you a party favor and a champagne 🍾 toast at midnight! This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring the beverage of your choice. By
- [Monthly Monday Musical](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/5542) - 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 6pm. This month is "In The Heights". By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club & Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-potluck) - Join KC Oasis for the next book club event and potluck, immediately following the regular Sunday gathering. This month's book is "The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies," a Washington Post Best Mystery Novel of 2023. "A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid'
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Featured speaker: José Faus, "They Changed My Name"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jose-faus-they-changed-my-name) - Featured speaker: José Faus, “They Changed My Name” Musical guest: Tracey Myers (https://www.instagram.com/traceymyersmusic/) Community moment: Denise Johnson This presentation brings together the dynamics of immigration told through the lens of visual art and poetry. It showcases an interactive exploration of a personal journey from the heart of Colombia to the heart of the United States,
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive-2) - We are sponsoring a blood drive with the Community Blood Center (https://www.savealifenow.org/) for our final Service Sunday in 2024. You can use the following link to reserve your time slot: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/83469 We'll also have a separate service project and donation drive in the foyer to benefit KC Pet Project. There will be ten tiny foster
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Featured speaker: Sam Rushay, Harry Truman Library & Museum](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-sam-rushay-harry-truman-library-museum) - Featured speaker: Sam Rushay, History of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Musical guest: Addy Rayne (https://www.instagram.com/addynotaddison459) Sam Rushay has worked at the National Archives and Records Administration for 31 years. He is the supervisory archivist at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, where he worked as an archivist from
- [KC Oasis Open Mic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-open-mic) - Join fellow Oasians for a festive open mic night! We'll plan to arrive by 5:45 and reserve some tables. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: Kemet Coleman, Vine Street Brewing Update](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-kemet-coleman-vine-street-brewing-update) - Featured speaker: Kemet Coleman, Vine Street Brewing Musical guest: Eddie Moore (https://www.facebook.com/eddiemooreIII) By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Board Games & Snacks!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-board-games-snacks) - Bring Your Own Board Games & Snacks. Join us for a night of friendly competition, laughter and snacks! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just love a good game of charades, there’s something for everyone. Bring your favorite board games and a snack to share. Let’s roll the dice, shuffle the cards, and make some
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — "Sound & Vision: A Personal Journey Toward Peace"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-sound-vision-a-personal-journey-toward-peace) - Musical guest: Jack Summers (https://jacksummersmusic.com/) Featured speaker: Nate Hofer "Sound & Vision: A Personal Journey Toward Peace" Nate Hofer (he/him) is an artist blending photography and music. Nate was born in Nigeria to Mennonite conscientious objectors during the Vietnam War, and his art reflects a deep commitment to peace. Inspired by his Cold War upbringing
- [KC Oasis December Book Exchange](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-december-book-exchange) - Please join us for our first-ever book exchange! Bring a book you love to share with someone else. The book can be new or used. Please wrap the book and include a quote from it that you love and/or the category of book, such as psychological thriller, historical fiction, sci-fi, horror, etc. Also please bring
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- "Recharge from Within: The Self-Care Shift"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-recharge-from-within-the-self-care-shift) - Musical guest: Ivory Blue (https://ivorybluemusic.com) Community moment: Kevin Lamberd Featured speaker: Cami Travis Groves, "Recharge from Within: The Self-Care Shift" Self-care can be the beginning of your ongoing journey toward self-love. But it’s so more than bubble baths and massages! Learn the six-part formula for powerful self-care that can ripple outward and benefit not only
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "Kansas City's Historic Garment District"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-kansas-citys-historic-garment-district) - Featured speaker: Lisa Shockley, Curator of Collections at the Kansas City Museum, “Kansas City’s Historic Garment District” Musical guest: Kirstie Lynn (https://www.instagram.com/kirstietheworsty/) Community moment: Mary Bayless Lisa Shockley has more than 30 years of experience working in the museum field, as well as the public sector. Growing up in North Central Ohio, just south of
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: Introduction to Amnesty International](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-introduction-to-amnesty-international) - Musical guest: Nick Schnebelen (https://www.facebook.com/nickschnebelenband) Community moment: Andy Beals Featured speaker: Sharareh Hashemy, Amnesty International Local Group Coordinator By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Music Bingo!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/music-bingo) - Join fellow Oasians for music bingo played on your phone. It's free, and they have happy hour all day! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-6) - Join fellow Oasians for happy hour at East Forty Brewing! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Monthly Musical Mondays!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-musical-mondays) - 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 6pm. This month is Little Shop of Horrors. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Effective Altruism: Where Head Meets Heart](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-effective-altruism-where-head-meets-heart) - Musical guest: Dandelion Lakewood (https://www.facebook.com/bowlofdust) Community moment: John Mueter Featured speakers: Alex Hedtke & Nathan Dunkerley, "Effective Altruism: Where Head Meets Heart" Alex and Nathan will recap what Effective Altruism is and how it aligns with Oasis values, and then do a deep dive into some EA tools that you can use to start making
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-habitat-for-humanity-of-kansas-city) - Volunteer with us at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City! We can have up to 8 volunteers and they ask that volunteers stay for the entire shift (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Volunteers must be 16 or older. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-52524072-kcoasis Construction Volunteer Information: Construction volunteers do not need to have any prior experience
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: City of Fountains Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-city-of-fountains-sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence) - There will also be a costume parade for kiddos of all ages! The City of Fountains Sisters (CoFS) is a modern order of 21st century nuns. Since their acceptance as an Aspirant House, they have devoted themselves to community service, promoting human rights, and respect for both diversity and spiritual enlightenment. They believe all people
- [Secular Solstice at KC Oasis: 2024](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/secular-solstice-at-kc-oasis-2024) - Join KC Oasis, in partnership with Kansas City Rationality and Effective Altruism, to celebrate the Winter Solstice. We'll start with a potluck at 5, followed by a celebration that includes sing-alongs, speeches and anecdotes. The evening is divided into six stages: Light, Twilight, Eve, Night, Dawn, Light. Children are welcome to participate as this is
- [KC Oasis Book Club "The Measure"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-measure) - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The Measure.” A luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: Would you choose to find out the length of your life? Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice. It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "PLAYING GOD: An Evolutionary History of World Religion"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-playing-god-an-evolutionary-history-of-world-religion) - Featured speaker: David Fitzgerald, "PLAYING GOD: An Evolutionary History of World Religion" Musical guests: Ernest James Zydeco (https://www.facebook.com/ejzydeco) Community moment: Amy van der Drift Very recently there have been some fascinating and jaw-dropping discoveries in archaeology and history — including ones that overturn so much of what we think we know about the founders and
- [KC Oasis at Electric Poe](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-electric-poe) - Performed outdoors in one of Kansas City's hidden gems! Just in time for Halloween, Electric Poe returns to Union Cemetery to showcase R.H. Wilhoit once again captivating audiences as the master of the macabre. This year, Wilhoit looks at Poe through the eyes of Poe's rival writer, Rufus Griswold. Written as an obituary for Poe,
- [KC Oasis Book Club: "The Night Circus"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-night-circus) - Join the KC Oasis Book Club to discuss the New York Times bestseller, “The Night Circus.” Two star-crossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the spellbinding novel that captured the world's imagination. "Part love story, part fable ... defies both genres and expectations." —The Boston Globe The circus arrives without warning. No
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-8) - Come and learn the basics about Oasis, its founding and its philosophy and engage in community discussion after a brief presentation. Bring some finger foods to share. All are welcome. (Kids will remain with their parents as no kids room attendants will be on duty.) By participating in this event, you agree to abide by
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: Panel Discussion with the Oasis Network members](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/everytown-for-gun-safety-featured-speaker-wilson-celedon) - Musical guest: Brody Buster (https://www.facebook.com/BrodyBustersOneManBand/) Featured content:: Members from the Oasis Network participate in a panel discussion. Due to unforeseen circumstances we have an alternate program today. Members of the Oasis Network from multiple Oasis Chapters are in town for a conference and will share topics from their experience in their city and what the
- [Dungeons & Dragons: Character Creation Night](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dungeons-dragons-character-creation-night) - Join us for an evening of imagination, creativity, and camaraderie as we dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a complete beginner, this event is the perfect opportunity to build your ideal character from scratch. We’ll walk you through the basics of character creation, from choosing your race
- [Soul Line Dance Classes](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/soul-line-dance-classes-2) - Get ready to move and groove! Guest teacher Laura will guide us through a fun-filled Soul Line Dance class where we'll learn popular steps similar to the Electric Slide and the Hustle. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy and love for great music. Perfect for all ages (teens+ please) and skill levels,
- [Soul Line Dance Classes](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/soul-line-dance-classes) - Get ready to move and groove! Guest teacher Laura will guide us through a fun-filled Soul Line Dance class where we'll learn popular steps similar to the Electric Slide and the Hustle. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy and love for great music. Perfect for all ages (teens+ please) and skill levels,
- [KC Oasis at Missouri Town Fall Festival](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-missouri-town-fall-festival) - Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season. Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, play 19th century games, and make memories to last a lifetime! $15/car | $25/van or bus By
- [KC Oasis/Global Ties KC Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-global-ties-kc-potluck) - Join KC Oasis for a potluck with Global Ties-KC. Connect with visitors from 16 other countries with a focus on community policing. Everyone is welcome, but please indicate if you plan to attend so we don't have too many. Sign up here: https://globaltieskc.org/event/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=13&fbclid=IwY2xjawFZq8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUEId1FBW1LoaQdXz9oTFq1bKiyN7QF7kLROXSA44wf2X7LsxHdDsDEKzA_aem_aSDplOQMYZB5RVmBoU3p7Q By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "The Kansas City Monarchs," speaker Phil Dixon](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-the-kansas-city-monarchs-speaker-phil-dixon) - Musical guests: The Nite Owls (https://www.facebook.com/niteowlskc) Phil Dixon, co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, will be speaking about the history of the Kansas City Monarchs. His books will also be available for purchase. Learn more here: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/request-speaker/phil-dixon-the-kansas-city-monarchs-and-americas-national-pastime After lunch, we will meet at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for a self-guided tour. The museum
- [Service Sunday supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/service-sunday-supporting-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-kc) - For this Service Sunday, we'll be creating snack kits to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City! Please sign up to bring individually wrapped, nonperishable items here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-51431287-service#/ Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities here: https://rmhckc.org/. We'll also have a potluck lunch after we finish assembling the kits! Sandwiches and drinks will be
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "Manipulating the People: Nazi Propaganda and the Importance of Media Literacy"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-manipulating-the-people-nazi-propaganda-and-the-importance-of-media-literacy) - Musical guest: David Luther (https://thedavidluther.com/) Featured speakers: Jessica Rockhold and Dr. Shelly Cline, "Manipulating the People: Nazi Propaganda and the Importance of Media Literacy" Perhaps the biggest misconception about Nazi Germany is that the Nazi party came to power in a landslide victory with an overwhelming wave of public support. This talk will look at
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "Memento Mori: Befriending Death," Nicoya Helm](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/memento-mori-befriending-death-nicoya-helm) - Musical guests: Tom "Trashmouth" Baker & Jim Beisman (https://www.facebook.com/tom.t.baker/) Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Memento Mori: Befriending Death" A full examination of life must include its inevitable conclusion: death. Perhaps this is why meditation on the inevitability and universality of death is found so often in contemplative traditions. Nicoya will highlight what we can learn from
- [KC Oasis Elmwood Cemetery Tour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-elmwood-cemetery-tour) - Join fellow Oasians for a private tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 4900 E. Truman Rd., KCMO 64127. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Paul Benson, treasurer of Elmwood Cemetery Society, will lead us on an hourlong tour where we will visit the gravesites of some famous, infamous and forgotten souls of KC. We will meet at
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-7) - Come and learn the basics about Oasis, its founding and its philosophy and engage in community discussion after a brief presentation. Bring some finger foods to share. All are welcome. (Kids will remain with their parents as no kids room attendants will be on duty.) By participating in this event, you agree to abide by
- [KC Oasis End-of-Summer Brunch](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-end-of-summer-brunch) - Join fellow Oasians for an end-of-summer brunch, outdoors at the Oasis Community Center. Bring a dish to share and donations for beer, mimosas and bloody marys. There will be games and crafts and lots of fun! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis at Shawnee Mission Park Beach](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-shawnee-mission-park-beach) - Join KC Oasis for a fun summer outing at Shawnee Mission Park Beach! Bring a chair, nonalcoholic drinks and floaties. Chips, cookies and fruit will be provided. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Book Club: The Kite Runner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-the-kite-runner) - Join the KC Oasis Book Club to discuss Khaled Hosseini's bestseller, "The Kite Runner." The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over. “A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence — forces
- [KC Oasis Outing at Shawnee Mission Park Beach](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-outing-at-shawnee-mission-park-beach) - Join KC Oasis for a fun summer outing at Shawnee Mission Park Beach! Bring a chair, nonalcoholic drinks and floaties. Chips, cookies and fruit will be provided. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "Trauma, Overcoming Adversity, and Some Thoughts About Why We Are the Way We Are," Ron Ruhnke"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-trauma-overcoming-adversity-and-some-thoughts-about-why-we-are-the-way-we-are-ron-ruhnke) - Featured speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "Trauma, Overcoming Adversity, and Some Thoughts About Why We Are the Way We Are" Musical guest: Fenwa Teryen (https://www.facebook.com/FenwaTeryen/) Ron attended a one-room, country grade school in Doniphan County, Kansas. There were 24 students in his high school graduation class. He graduated from Emporia State University (then Kansas State Teachers College)
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Matthew Rich, "My Current State of Ignorance"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-matthew-rich-my-current-state-of-ignorance) - Matthew Rich, "My Current State of Ignorance" In an early workshop version of his upcoming full special, My Current State of Ignorance, Matthew Rich invites audiences on a deeply personal and uproarious journey through his religious deconstruction, mental health struggles, and profound self-discovery. Blending introspective humor with playful silliness, Matthew explores whether there’s anything from
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering:"Transformational Congressional Action to Address Our Climate Emergency"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gatheringtransformational-congressional-action-to-address-our-climate-emergency) - Featured speaker: Dave Mitchell, "Transformational Congressional Action to Address Our Climate Crisis" Dave Mitchell is a retired LCSW social worker, having worked primarily with the chronically mentally ill at Western Missouri Mental Health Center, later named the Center for Behavioral Medicine. Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Dave obtained a B.A. in psychology from Westminster College, an
- [Volker Neighborhood Porch Party/Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volker-neighborhood-porch-party-potluck) - Join us for the Volker Neighborhood Porch Party! Bring a dish to share and enjoy music from one of our favorites, Heath Church (https://www.heathchurchmusic.com/). If it's too hot we'll move indoors. Rain date is August 18. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Mx. Niki Aktipis, "What’s in Your Pantry?: Destigmatizing Period Poverty"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mx-niki-aktipis-whats-in-your-pantry-destigmatizing-period-poverty) - NOTE: We are holding a donation drive in conjunction with this event. Please bring period products to donate if you are able. Period poverty is a critical issue affecting individuals globally, especially those from low-income backgrounds. It refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education and proper sanitation facilities, which hinders
- [KC Oasis with Nick Marshall and Coleen Dieker at Los Cabos!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-with-nick-marshall-and-coleen-dieker-at-los-cabos) - Two of Oasis' favorite musicians in one place? Delicious Mexican fare on the patio? Yes, please! Join fellow Oasians for dinner, drinks, and fantastic music!
- [KC Oasis Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-book-club-remarkably-bright-creatures) - Join the KC Oasis Book Club to discuss Shelby Van Pelt's novel,"Remarkably Bright Creatures," a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible. Read the description here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58733693-remarkably-bright-creatures
- [Oasis at Chicken N Pickle](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-chicken-n-pickle) - Join fellow Oasians for an evening of fun at Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park!
- [KC Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-blood-drive-4) - We will be sponsoring a blood drive with Community Blood Center (https://www.savealifenow.org/) There will be games and snacks while you wait for your turn! If you are unable to donate, come for the camaraderie! You can use the following link to reserve your time slot: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/82739 By participating in this event, you agree to abide
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Leechia Jones, "Stress Management"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-leechia-jones-stress-management) - Musical guests: The Swallowtails (https://theswallowtails.com/) Featured speaker: Leechia Jones, "Stress Management" Leechia Jones worked in Family Guidance for Behavioral Healthcare for 32 years before retiring in 2012. There, she was responsible for implementing and facilitating training sessions for staff and consumers, coordinating and facilitating health fairs, co-developing and co-facilitating the Family in Transitions program, and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: John "JR" Bruce, "Buffalo Soldier Stories"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-john-jr-bruce-buffalo-soldier-stories) - Musical guest: Kemet Coleman (https://www.kemetcoleman.com/) Featured speaker: John "JR" Bruce, "Buffalo Soldier Stories" John "JR" Bruce is president of the KC Buffalo Soldiers Chapter and earned four Bronze Stars for Valor in Combat in Vietnam. He is a Certified Oral Storyteller. About Buffalo Soldiers: One of the greatest and most successful human experiments in American
- [KC Oasis at Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Julius Caesar](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-heart-of-america-shakespeare-festival-julius-caesar) - Join us for Julius Caesar at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival! Attendance is free, though donations are appreciated. Gates open at 6, show starts at 8. We’ll plan to meet around 7 but feel free to arrive earlier. Look for the small Oasis sign and/or shirts near the back. There will be food vendors.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Anne Calvert & Melanie Busse, LWVKC: "Missouri Voters Have a Superpower! – 2024 Ballot Questions"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-anne-calvert-melanie-busse-lwvkc-missouri-voters-have-a-superpower-2024-ballot-questions) - Musical guest: Colton Cox (https://www.facebook.com/coltoncoxmusic/) Featured speakers: Anne Calvert & Melanie Busse, League of Women Voters, "Missouri Voters Have a Superpower! – 2024 Ballot Questions" Anne Calvert is the president of the League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties. She has volunteered for LWVKC for more than 8 years. Melanie
- [Oasis at 3rd Friday With Ernest James Zydeco](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-3rd-friday-with-ernest-james-zydeco) - Enjoy some Zydeco music from an Oasis favorite, Ernest James Zydeco! We'll meet at the Oasis Community Center at 5 and walk down the block to Prospero's.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Anne Kniggendorf, writer/editor, KC Public Library](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-anne-kniggendorf-writer-editor-kc-public-library) - Musical guests: Vi Tran Trio (https://www.facebook.com/vitranmusic) Featured speaker: Anne Kniggendorf, KC Public Library Anne Kniggendorf works in the Public Affairs department of the Kansas City Public Library as an editor and writer. She's the author of "Secret Kansas City" and co-author of "Kansas City Scavenger." Parallel park in the neighborhood near our building or in
- [Anthony Cruz Pantojas, Humanist Chaplain and Coordinator of Africana Spirituality, Tufts University](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/anthony-cruz-pantojas-humanist-chaplain-and-coordinator-of-africana-spirituality-tufts-university) - Musical guest: Nicole Springer (https://www.facebook.com/nicolespringersings) Featured speaker: Anthony Cruz Pandojas, MATS, MALS, "Revitalizing the Relational Commons: Care, Community, and Ethics in Turbulent Times" This talk foregrounds the urgency of deeply examining our practices of care and relationship in this age of precarity and debility. Notably, we will explore the concept of “the commons” as a
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Penelope Mais Ouis, "A Journey to My Own Power"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/penelope-mais-ouis-a-journey-to-my-own-power) - Musical guest: Colby Gile (https://www.facebook.com/TheStolenWinnebagos) Community moment: Bill Clause Featured speaker: Penelope Mais Ouis, "A Journey to My Own Power" Erin Owsley (she/they) grew up on stage. She spent most of her childhood playing in the woods of Lake Tahoe and was especially connected to her Gramma Max, watching Gypsy and strippers compete on Phil
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Neil Engle, "Reflections From a Liberal Pastor"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-neil-engle-reflections-from-a-liberal-pastor) - Musical guest: Julia Wildstar (www.juliawildstar.com) Community moment: Justin Dickerson Featured speaker: Neil Engle, "Reflections From a Liberal Pastor" Neil is one of six children and a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. He attended Phillips University, where he earned a BA degree, and then graduated from Phillips Graduate Seminary with a Master of Divinity
- [KC Oasis in Pride Parade! (also tabling at PrideFest)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-in-pride-parade-also-tabling-at-pridefest) - Let's do this again – it's a blast! Meet at 42nd & Pennsylvania to march in the Pride Parade. We are entry #128. Gather around 10, parade starts at 11. Wear your Oasis gear and Pride-themed clothes. NOTE: Plans are tentative so stay tuned for updates! Please contact Mark Mendon or Julie Manning with questions.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: "Death Café"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-death-cafe) - Musical guest: Alber (https://www.facebook.com/albersounds) Featured speakers: Kim Kountz and Megan Mooney, "Death Café" Megan Mooney, LMSW, is passionate about hospice and palliative care. She has worked in this field for 15 years. She started her career working for the University of Missouri, conducting end-of-life research that focused mainly on hospice family caregivers. Megan is now
- [KC Oasis Inaugural Book Club Meeting](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-inaugural-book-club-meeting) - Join fellow Oasians for our first book club meeting! Our current book is "I'm Glad My Mom Died." About the book: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor — including eating disorders, addiction, and a
- [KC Oasis Memorial Day Weekend Picnic & Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-potluck) - Join fellow Oasians for fun and frivolity! Bring a dish to share, chairs, and a game if you'd like. We have shelter #1 reserved. Hope to see you there! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Ice Cream Social & Movie Afternoon](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/ice-cream-social-movie-afternoon) - Join us for an Ice cream social and movie afternoon! Oasis will serve a small variety of ice cream and toppings as well as microwave popcorn. And we’ll watch the movie "Wonder" as inspired by the recent community presentation from Zoey Randolph. This is a family-friendly event, all are welcome to attend. RSVP with the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lewis Diuguid, "The Assault on DEI Efforts"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lewis-diuguid-the-assault-on-dei-efforts) - Musical guests: Duo Cucharada (https://www.facebook.com/cucharadamusic/) Community moment: Julie Manning Featured speaker: Lewis Diuguid, "The assault that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts face in government, corporate, education, faith and community circles and where that could lead" Lewis W. Diuguid is chair of the political action committee for the National Association for Multicultural Education. He worked
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes-6) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes-4) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes-3) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes-2) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes-5) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Dance Classes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-dance-classes) - They're here — Oasis dance classes! Thursday nights at 6:30, $12/class. No experience or partner needed! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-121) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-127) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-126) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-125) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-124) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-123) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-122) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-120) - 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
- [KC Oasis 10th Anniversary Denim and Diamonds Gala](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-10th-anniversary-denim-and-diamonds-gala) - Join us for our family-friendly Denim and Diamonds Gala to celebrate Oasis' 10th anniversary! Wear anything from your grungiest denim to your fanciest diamond dress, or anything in between. There will be a DJ, prize drawings, a raffle and more. Some liquor will be provided (excluding beer), but bring your own if you want something
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: DeAnn Gregory, "LED Lighting – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-deann-gregory-led-lighting-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - Musical guest: Jansen Wooton (https://www.instagram.com/jansendoesmusic/) Community moment: Jacob Mitchell Featured speaker: DeAnn Gregory, "LED Lighting – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" DeAnn is a Missouri Master Naturalist and longtime conservationist, currently serving on the DarkSky Missouri board. In 2020, while serving on a Thomas Hart Benton Sierra Club Committee, she researched environmental and
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-5) - Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks, darts, pool and more! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [KC Oasis at Flights of Fancy](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-flights-of-fancy) - Join fellow Oasians for this legendary Flights Of Fancy community kite festival! Great American Kites & Events will take flight over the lawn of the MCC-Longview campus with awe-inspiring mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and more, including the world's largest windsock – three stories high and 200 feet long! Amazing food vendors, corporate sponsor
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Panel Discussion: "Personal, Social and Professional Patriarchy"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-panel-discussion-personal-social-and-professional-patriarchy) - Musical guest: Clearly Guilty (https://www.facebook.com/ClearlyGuilty) Community moment: Mark Mendon Featured speakers: Panel Discussion: "Personal, Social and Professional Patriarchy" Community members will share the impact patriarchy has had on their lives. Parallel park in the neighborhood near our building or in the "free on Sundays" KU P2 parking garage two blocks west of our community center.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Kyle DeRodes, "Drones, FFA & the Future"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kyle-derodes-drones-ffa-the-future) - Musical guest: Heath Church (https://www.facebook.com/heathchurchofficial) Community moment: Gary Blakely Featured speaker: Kyle DeRodes, "Drones, FFA & the Future" Kyle DeRodes is a Certified Master Inspector and has been a licensed drone pilot for four years while using drones to inspect properties. He has a degree in photojournalism and a professional background in photo and video
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Courtney Brooks, "Local to Global: Your Role as a Citizen Diplomat in the Heartland"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-courtney-brooks-local-to-global-your-role-as-a-citizen-diplomat-in-the-heartland) - Musical guests: Jonny Green and Curtis Petit (https://www.facebook.com/jonnygreenmusic/) Community moment: Zoey Randolph Featured speaker: Courtney Brooks, "Local to Global: Your Role as a Citizen Diplomat in the Heartland" Courtney will share information on the history of international exchange programs in KC and ways the local community is invited to host global leaders, support high school
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Chuck Baugh, "Plate Tectonics: It's Not My Fault"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-chuck-baugh-plate-tectonics-its-not-my-fault) - Musical guest: Kasey Rausch (https://bit.ly/3vuc2KP) Community moment: Julie Samuel Lamberd Featured speaker: Chuck Baugh, "Plate Tectonics: It's Not My Fault" Chuck Baugh is a retired high school earth science and drama teacher. Teaching for over 20 years in California, where earthquakes are common, plate tectonics became one of his favorite units – to teach, not
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Calvin Arsenia, "Paradise"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-calvin-arsenia-paradise) - Featured speaker and musical guest: Calvin Arsenia (https://www.calvinarsenia.com/) Community moment: JJ Cantrell Singer, harpist, and author Calvin Arsenia has built a reputation for turning the arts world on its head. Voted Kanas City's Best Musician 2018-2023 (The Pitch), and featured on Billboard.com, NPR.org, NEWNOWNEXT, Pride.com, and GRAMMY.com, Arsenia’s angelic stylings on voice and harp create
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Amy Scrivner, BikeWalkKC: "Who Wins When Driving Is a Prerequisite for Thriving?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-amy-scrivner-bikewalkkc-who-wins-when-driving-is-a-prerequisite-for-thriving) - Featured speaker: Amy, Scrivner, BikeWalkKC: "Who Wins When Driving Is a Prerequisite for Thriving?" Amy Scrivner has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1997, specializing in fundraising and communications. Several years ago, she had to take the car keys away from her dad. It was one of the hardest things she'd ever done. He accused
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Morgan Henderson, "Giving Glass a Second Life with Ripple Glass"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-morgan-henderson-giving-glass-a-second-life-with-ripple-glass) - Musical guest: David Hakan (https://davidhakan.com/) Featured speaker: Morgan Henderson, "Giving Glass a Second Life with Ripple Glass" Morgan Henderson is the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for Ripple Glass. She cultivates strong community relationships and leads local marketing efforts, including the management of all social media accounts. Morgan also coordinates and executes educational opportunities and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: Video, "Equality: History of the Women's Movement"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/video-equality-history-of-the-womens-movement) - Musical guest: Erin Eades (https://www.facebook.com/erineadesmusic) Community moment: Ethan Powell Today's format is a little different. In honor of Women's History Month, we will view a video called "Equality: History of Women's Movement." During this time we will not be able to broadcast live. Doors open at 10:30. Come early for donuts, coffee and conversation! Parallel
- ["Seth Andrews vs. God: Who Is the Better Intelligent Designer?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/seth-andrews-vs-god-who-is-the-better-intelligent-designer) - Musical guest: JJ Cantrell Featured speaker: Seth Andrews, "Seth Andrews VS. God: Who is the Better Intelligent Designer?" Religious apologists often get misty and reverent about the "obvious" design in nature, yet Seth Andrews thinks God did a pretty shoddy job. Join us for an entertaining, often funny and sometimes alarming examination of the world's
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-4) - Join fellow Oasians for fun and frivolity at Missouri's first Black-owned brewery, co-founded by one of our favorite musical guests, Kemet Coleman. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-blood-drive) - We will be sponsoring a blood drive with Community Blood Center (https://www.savealifenow.org/) in addition to collecting period products for local high schools. There will be karaoke and snacks while you wait for your turn! If you are unable to donate, come for the camaraderie! You can use the following link to reserve your time slot:
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: John Mueter, "In the Steps of J.S. Bach – a Travelogue with Music"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/john-mueter-in-the-steps-of-j-s-bach-a-travelogue-with-music) - John Mueter, "In the Steps of J.S. Bach – a Travelogue with Music" Musical guests: J. Mueter, piano and guest artist Trilla Ray-Carter, cello Community moment: JJ Cantrell John Mueter is a pianist, vocal coach, educator and writer living in Kansas City. Now retired, he was formerly on the faculties of the UMKC Conservatory and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering — Featured speaker: Zachary Mallory, "Gun Violence Rippling Effects on our Communities"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-zachary-mallory-gun-violence-rippling-effects-on-our-communities) - Musical guest: Holly O. Taylor (https://www.facebook.com/hollytaylor432/)) Community moment: Jeff Carey Featured speaker: Zachary Mallory, "Gun Violence Rippling Effects on our Communities" Zachary Mallory (They/He) is an advocate, leader, and survivor of domestic gun violence who focuses directly on the intersectionality of domestic, gun, and sexual violence. Zachary has been an active community member for the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, "Kansas Populism"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-fred-whitehead-kansas-populism) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Featured speaker: Jeanette Baugh, "Empowered Against Book Bans"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jeanette-baugh-empowered-against-book-bans) - Musical guest: Dandy Lakewood (https://www.facebook.com/bowlofdust/) Community moment: Chuck Baugh Featured speaker: Jeanette Baugh, "Empowered Against Book Bans" Jeanette Baugh is a retired California attorney and retired high school teacher. She taught grades 9-12, received her certification in teaching advanced placement from the University of California, Riverside, taught advanced placement English Literature for 15 years, worked
- [Snacktime Showdown: A February Festivity of Family, Fun, and Friendly Games](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/snacktime-showdown-a-february-festivity-of-family-fun-and-friendly-games) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Cam F. Awesome, "Becoming Awesome"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-cam-awesome-becoming-awesome) - 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
- [KC Oasis Day for Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-day-for-micah-ministry) - Spend the day at Micah preparing and serving the houseless and underemployed. Some employers allow employees to take a day off to do charity work, so check with your employer. Folks of all ages are invited to help Micah prepare for the INDOOR service. Bring the kids after school or all day. This will be
- [KC Oasis TWA Museum Tour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-twa-museum-tour) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Art Lujin, TWA Museum](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-art-lujin-twa-museum) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-110) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: John Cavin and Roger Pick, "Freedom From Religion Foundation"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-john-cavin-and-roger-pick-freedom-from-religion-foundation) - 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,
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-117) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-119) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-118) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-116) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-115) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-114) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-113) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-112) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: Emergency Preparedness](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-emergency-preparedness) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-109) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: John Mueter, "In the Steps of J.S. Bach – a Travelogue with Music"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-john-mueter-in-the-steps-of-j-s-bach-a-travelogue-with-music) - John Mueter, "In the Steps of J.S. Bach – a Travelogue with Music" Musical guests: J. Mueter, piano and guest artist Trilla Ray-Carter, cello John Mueter is a pianist, vocal coach, educator and writer living in Kansas City. Now retired, he was formerly on the faculties of the UMKC Conservatory and the School of Music
- [Shuffleboard With Kansas City Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/shuffleboard-with-kansas-city-oasis) - Shuffle on down to Ludo’s and join fellow Oasians for a fun night of shuffleboard, beverages, and overall frivolity! We will have all three lanes and there is a full bar. The cost? We just have to spend $200 as a group and pay the tip. Gratuity will automatically be added to bills. By participating
- [Lunar Bowling With Oasis!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/lunar-bowling-with-oasis) - Join fellow Oasians for lunar bowling – It's outta this world! Cost: $4 per game, $3.50 shoe rental By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – KC Oasis Trivia and Community Gathering](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-kc-oasis-trivia-and-community-gathering) - Join us Sunday, 12/24, for KC Oasis Trivia. Come have fun as we gather as a community and remember some of our recent trivia. Even if you are new to Oasis, it's a great way to learn about what we've been up to. Are you competitive and know Oasis? We have lots of Oasis-themed prizes!
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Service Sunday: Cold Care Kits](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-service-sunday-cold-care-kits) - Join us on Sunday, December 31, for a Service Sunday. We'll be putting together Cold Care Kits to pass out to the unhoused in Kansas City. You can sign up on the following SignUpGenius to bring hats, gloves, socks, snacks, water bottles, handwarmers, ChapStick, and lotion. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-46911977-service We'll also have a potluck that day with
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering: The Nazi Rise to Power and the Breakdown of Democratic Institutions](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-the-nazi-rise-to-power-and-the-breakdown-of-democratic-institutions) - Musical guest: Michelle Cox & Brooke Kafka (https://www.facebook.com/damesofthedead; @michellecoxmusic; @saxydreads) Community moment: Katherine Bridges Featured speakers: Jessica Rockhold and Dr. Shelly Cline, "The Nazi Rise to Power and the Breakdown of Democratic Institutions" Jessica Rockhold began her career at MCHE in 2003 following a year as the research assistant to the senior historian at the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "War in the River Quay: A Study in Urban Renewal"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-jenkins-war-in-the-river-quay-a-study-in-urban-renewal) - Musical guest: Heath Church (https://www.facebook.com/heathchurchofficial) Community moment: Andy Beals Featured speaker: Gary Jenkins, "War in the River Quay: A Study in Urban Renewal" Gary Jenkins will discuss the rise and fall of a 1970s grassroots development of the neighborhood around Kansas City's City Market. He is in a unique position to examine this segment of
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Julie Burton, "Being Authentic Online"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-julie-burton-being-authentic-online) - Musical guest: Darrel Ray Community moment: Mary B. Featured speaker: Julie Burton, "Being Authentic Online" Julie Burton gives comic relief to moms, wives, and women around the world with her blunt, real-life stories on her popular Instagram and Twitter accounts, @ksujulie. Julie has built her personal brand to include over 122K organic followers on social
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour/Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-dinner) - Join fellow Oasians for happy hour and/or dinner! Just come when you can. We'll have the upstairs bar area with a panoramic view of the Plaza lights. There's a parking garage nearby. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-111) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-108) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-107) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-106) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-105) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-104) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lenore Meng: KC Oasis Celebrates the Nelson-Atkins' 90th Birthday](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lenore-meng-kc-oasis-celebrates-the-nelson-atkins-90th-birthday) - Musical guest: David Luther (https://www.facebook.com/thedavidluther/) Community moment: David Ricks Featured speaker: Lenore Meng The Nelson-Atkins' Museum of Art turns 90 on December 11! Following a presentation by Lenore Meng, we will meet for lunch at the Rozzelle Court restaurant, followed by a building tour. Please register by December 3 for lunch, the tour, or both.
- [Oasis Thanksgiving: A Day of Gratitude](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-thanksgiving-a-day-of-gratitude) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Nicole Springer (https://www.facebook.com/nicolespringersings) Join fellow Oasians for
- [Kansas City Museum Tour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-museum-tour) - Join fellow Oasians for a tour of the Kansas City Museum! The Kansas City Museum cultivates awareness and knowledge about Kansas City’s history, present, and future through exhibits, programs, events, and experiences that connect individuals and communities. The museum offers several interesting exhibits, including "The Road Home: A Journey from Homelessness to Housing." Admission is
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: URBAVORE Urban Farm & Compost Collective KC: Farm to Table, Table to Farm](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-urbavore-urban-farm-compost-collective-kc-farm-to-table-table-to-farm) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Josephine Eve (http://bit.ly/3Mo0qOI) Community moment: Julie Manning
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Remembering MK: A Celebration of Life](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-remembering-mk-a-celebration-of-life) - This will not be a typical Sunday program at Kansas City Oasis. Instead, we will take this time to remember and celebrate the wonderful life of MK Mustard on November 12th. MK was a beloved member of the organization since its beginning in 2014. Join us for a fabulous Celebration of Life of this amazing
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Darrel Ray, "Religious Trauma and Your Brain"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-darrel-ray-religious-trauma-and-your-brain) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Jack Summers (https://jacksummersmusic.com/) Featured speaker: Darrel Ray,
- [KC Oasis Adult Skate Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-adult-skate-night) - Theme: Music by the Decade "Today's Skating Music" $8 admission; $3 skate rental Invite your friends, family or colleagues (18+) for a night of music, fun and skating! Even if skating isn't for you, come and visit, watch the skaters roll to the beat and make some memories with your Oasis community. *By participating in
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-101) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-102) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-103) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-100) - 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
- [Fancy Pancakes!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/fancy-pancakes) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Grab your bow ties & ballgowns, cardigans & cocktail
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Jen Mann: "Finding Funny in Difficult Situations"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jen-mann-finding-funny-in-difficult-situations) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Ivory Blue (https://www.facebook.com/IVORYBLUEMUSIC) Community moment: TBA Featured
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lindsey Doolittle, Calvin Royal and Nichole Hobbs: Let's Makeup!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lindsey-doolittle-calvin-royal-and-nichole-hobbs-lets-makeup) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Joshua James Warren (https://instagram.com/joshuajameshasaband) Featured speakers: Lindsey
- [Service Sunday: Puppies & Pumpkin Spice Edition!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/service-sunday-puppies-pumpkin-spice-edition) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Join us for a special Puppies and Pumpkin Spice
- [Oasis at Electric Poe](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-electric-poe) - Join fellow Oasians for Electric Poe in Union Cemetery. Bring blankets or chairs and let's get spooky! This event sells out fast so get your tickets ASAP: https://thecoterie.org/2023-2024/electric-poe-2023/ Adults $25; Kids under 18 and seniors 60+: $18. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Mikayla Dreyer, "My Journey With Long-Haul COVID"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mikayla-dreyer-my-journey-with-long-haul-covid) - Musical guest: The Matchsellers (https://thematchsellers.com/) Community moment: Marilee Harrison Featured speaker: Mikayla Dreyer, "My Journey With Long-Haul COVID" Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Kim Krueger, "I Am a Whole Person"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kim-krueger-i-am-a-whole-person) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guests: Tom Trashmouth Baker & Jim Biesman (https://www.facebook.com/tom.t.baker)
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Nate Brame, "Iron Chef of Camp Quest KC"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-nate-brame-the-iron-chef-nate-history) - Location Update: We are now meeting at our new KC Oasis Community Center! 1717 W. 41st St., KCMO 64111 Please park on the street or in the parking garage at KU Med, two blocks due west. Our parking lot is reserved for those with mobility issues. Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe Community moment: Jayana DeWolf Featured
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at After the Harvest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-after-the-harvest-4) - ***Location has been updated to 3916 St. John Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64123. We will be gleaning cherry tomatoes and tending beds at St John Community Garden. We'll meet at the garden at 8am. There is not a bathroom on-site, so please plan accordingly if you'd like to stop at a gas station beforehand. You
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Dr. Homer L. Williams, Architect: "Bott House by Frank Lloyd Wright"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dr-homer-l-williams-architect-bott-house-by-frank-lloyd-wright) - Musical guests: Forrest & Margaret McCurren (https://www.facebook.com/forrestmccurrenmusic/) Community moment: Chuck Baugh Featured speaker: Homer L. Williams, architect, owner of the Bott House by Frank Lloyd Wright Architect Homer L. Williams, owner of the Bott House by Frank Lloyd Wright, will share the history, uniqueness and challenges of the Bott House. The predominant aspect of the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Julia Gargallo and Mike Wood, KC Sister Cities](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-julia-gargallo-and-mike-wood-kc-sister-cities) - Musical guest: Deshica Rage (Jessica Paige & Kadesh Flow) Community moment: Jeremy Slagoski Featured speakers: Julia Gargallo and Mike Wood, KC Sister Cities Did you know that Kansas City has 12 Sister Cities? As an organization of KC locals, KC Sister Cities has been connecting KC to cities worldwide since 1967. About the speakers: Julia
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-95) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-94) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-93) - 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
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour with Jillian Riscoe](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-with-jillian-riscoe) - Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks, and live music with the talented Jillian Riscoe! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Kristin Riott, Executive Director, Bridging the Gap](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kristin-riott-executive-director-bridging-the-gap) - Musical guest: Jeremy Nathan (https://www.facebook.com/thisisjeremynathan/) Community moment: Will & Julie Manning Featured speaker: Kristin Riott, Executive Director, Bridging the Gap Bridging The Gap (BTG) works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by "connecting environment, economy and community," and is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action through more than
- [Swim, Play, Eat with KC Oasis!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/swim-play-eat-with-kc-oasis) - Join fellow Oasians at Longview Lake Beach for fun, food and frivolity! Bring a chair, wear a swimsuit, bring something to share, and hang out. Admission fees: $9 Adults 16-64 $7 Ages 4-15 $7 Seniors 65+ Free ages 0-3 By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: "Life in a Controlling Religion" Panel](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-life-in-a-controlling-religion-panel) - Musical guest: Ivory Blue (https://ivorybluemusic.com/) "Life in a Controlling Religion" panel members: Rowan Stewart, former Christian Fundamentalist; Marilee Harrison, former Mennonite; Nathan Bailey, former Pentecostal/Evangelical; David Krampus/Ready, former Worldwide Church of God; Jayana DeWolf Parent, former Jehovah's Witness; and Luke Beardall, former Mormon. Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E. 52nd St., Kansas City, MO
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-99) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-98) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-97) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-96) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-92) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Modern Mindfulness: History, Hype, and Hope"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-nicoya-helm-modern-mindfulness-history-hype-and-hope) - Musical guest: The Canterberries (https://instagram.com/the_canterberries) Community moment: Gratitude Letters Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Modern Mindfulness: History, Hype, and Hope" Nicoya Helm offers mindfulness and mental health education to help people look deeper, dream bigger, and live better. She combines professional experience in corporate IT and higher education with over 20 years of meditation training to
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Melanie Lee Phillips, "Hearing: Keeping Us Healthy and Connected"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-melanie-lee-phillips-hearing-keeping-us-healthy-and-connected) - Musical guest: The Huixqui Sisters (https://www.thehuixquisisters.com/) Community moment: Elizabeth Dickinson Featured speaker: Melanie Lee Phillips, "Hearing: Keeping Us Healthy and Connected" Dr. Melanie Lee Phillips is a clinical audiologist at The ENT Clinic at Liberty Hospital. She has been practicing for 25 years in a nonprofit speech and hearing center, a private practice dispensing office
- [Volker Neighborhood Porch Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volker-neighborhood-porch-party) - We will be participating in the Volker Neighborhood Porch Party (in the parking lot). This will be our first event with our new neighbors! Oasis will provide hot dogs/brats, drinks, and other snacks. Bring a chair, bring a drink, bring a friend. We will have live music from 6-8pm from J.J. Cantrell, so also bring
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Elyse Max: Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-elyse-max-missourians-to-abolish-the-death-penalty-madp) - Featured Speaker: Elyse Max from Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP) Musical guest: Heath Church (https://www.heathchurchmusic.com/) Community moment: Kelsey Reid Elyse Max is the co-director of MADP in the KC area. Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP) is a statewide organization working to repeal the death penalty in Missouri by educating citizens and
- [Service Sunday to benefit the Veterans Community Project](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/service-sunday-to-benefit-the-veterans-community-project) - The fifth Sunday of the month is Service Sunday, where we do a project to benefit a nonprofit in the community. This month we'll be supporting Veterans in our community through the Veterans Community Project by creating Snack Bags and Meal Boxes. Please sign up to bring donations here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA928AAF8C07-veterans Learn more about the Veterans
- [Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio Tour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/thomas-hart-benton-home-studio-tour) - Join fellow Oasians for a tour of the Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site! Staff will lead visitors through the home and studio while discussing the life of Thomas Hart Benton, his art and the elements of his home. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3.50 for ages 6-17, and free for ages
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Seth Andrews, "God Likes to Watch: The Blaming and Shaming of Purity Culture"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-seth-andrews-god-likes-to-watch-the-blaming-and-shaming-of-purity-culture) - Musical guest: Jacob "JJ" Cantrell Featured speaker: Seth Andrews, "God Likes to Watch: The Blaming and Shaming of Purity Culture" Few things are as terrifying as religious sex "education." A former evangelical Christian, Seth Andrews explores and examines Purity Culture's clumsy, harmful, and sometimes sinister attempts to control thoughts, behaviors, healthy sexuality, and the self.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Steve Sitton, "An Artist in KC"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-steve-sitton-an-artist-in-kc) - Musical guest: Kadesh Flow (https://www.facebook.com/KadeshFlow) Featured speaker: Steve Sitton, "An Artist in KC" Steve Sitton is the current (and only the second) administrator of the Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Sitton has been at the Benton Home since July 2001, and has worked for Missouri State
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Gary Blakely, "How Model T's Changed the World"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-blakely-how-model-ts-changed-the-world) - Musical guest: Jon Eric (https://www.reverbnation.com/joneric/songs) Community moment: David Ready Featured speaker: Gary Blakely, "How Model T's Changed the World" We will be at UMKC Royall Hall 111 for this meeting, not the KC Oasis Community Center. About the speaker: Gary Blakely spent his entire adult life in the transportation industry, as an occupation and as
- [Fourth Wave Theatre, "On Account of Sex" (part of the KC Fringe Festival)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/fourth-wave-theatre-on-account-of-sex-part-of-the-kc-fringe-festival) - Join fellow Oasians for this premiere musical about the women's suffrage movement. Written by Fringe veterans Bryan Colley and Tara Varney, this unconventional exploration of women’s history is filled with humor, inspiration, and songs of the 19th and early 20th centuries. More info about the show: http://bit.ly/3JA4R7C Adult tickets: $12 Children 12 and under: $7
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-3) - Join fellow Oasians for fun, frivolity, food and drinks at Boulevard Beer Hall! All ages are welcome. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Pete Dulin, "Embarking on an Expedition of Thirst"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-pete-dulin) - Musical guest: Joshua James Warren (IG: @JoshuaJamesWarren) Community moment: Gratitude Letters Featured speaker: Pete Dulin, "Embarking on an Expedition of Thirst" Author Pete Dulin shares insights gleaned from his pre-pandemic travels and research for his travel guidebook. Expedition of Thirst documents the exploration of 150 breweries, wineries, and distilleries in Kansas and Missouri. Pete Dulin
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at After the Harvest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-after-the-harvest-3) - After the Harvest rescues nutritious fruits and vegetables from going to waste and donates them to agencies that serve hungry people, primarily in Greater Kansas City. Our volunteers glean after the harvest, picking what’s left in farmers’ fields and picking up already harvested leftover produce. The majority of the funds we raise helps secure semi-truckloads
- [KC Pride Parade March](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-pride-parade-march) - Join fellow Oasians and the LGBTQ+ community for a day of music, food trucks and all the rainbows you can wear, eat or buy! Parade route starts near Fountain Haus and goes to Frank A. Theis Park on the Plaza. Additional details to follow. Bring your rainbow gear and have fun! By participating in this
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Video & Discussion: Trans Rights](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-video-discussion-trans-rights) - Musical guest: Jack Summers (https://jacksummersmusic.com/) Community moment: Kim DeRodes This Sunday, we'll be watching and discussing John Oliver's coverage of the recent wave of legislation aiming to strip trans folks of their rights. Please note: This video includes strong language that may be offensive to some viewers. Note: This is unable to be shown on
- [Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-the-tempest) - Come join us for one of the best events in KC – Shakespeare in the Park! Attendance is free, though donations are very much appreciated. Gates open at 6, show starts at 8. There is a pre-show talk & kids’ parody version of the show before the main performance. There will be food trucks (most
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-91) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-90) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-89) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-88) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-87) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-86) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-85) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-84) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-83) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-82) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-81) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-80) - 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-79) - 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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Tammy & Thad: West iNd Connection updates](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-tammy-thad-west-ind-connection-updates) - Musical guests: Forrest & Margaret McCurren (https://www.facebook.com/forrestmccurrenmusic/) Community moment: Mary Lou Pick Featured speakers: Tammy Parsons & Thad McCullough, West iNd Connection Board members of West iNd Connection will share updates and successes of the organization over the past year, plus upcoming events, including PRIDE. Tammy and Thad's journey started together in 2004 when Thad
- [Memorial Weekend Picnic at Macken Park!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/memorial-weekend-picnic-at-macken-park) - Join fellow Oasians for a potluck picnic in beautiful Macken Park in North KC! We have shelter #2 reserved for the afternoon. Bring a dish to share; Oasis will provide plates and silverware. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "Creating an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jude-lane-able-achieving-a-better-life-experience) - Musical guest: Michelle Cox (https://www.facebook.com/michellecoxmusic) Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "Creating an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account" Jude has been part of the Oasis community for six years. He has worked as a paralegal at an elder law firm for the last three years. His work includes estate planning and
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-77) - *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-76) - *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-78) - *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
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-5) - Join fellow Oasians for dinner and drinks! Strang Hall is a collective of six chef-driven restaurants under one roof and offers a full bar. Street parking is available and there is an attached parking garage in back. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lu Tarr, Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City: "Art in the Garden"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lu-tarr-master-gardeners-of-greater-kansas-city-art-in-the-garden) - Musical guest: TBA Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Lu Tarr, Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City: "Art in the Garden" YOU are an artist; you just don’t know it yet! Almost anything can be art … it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Singular or mass plantings, formal or informal gardening can all be
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Community moments from our own Denise Decker and Julie Whistman](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-community-moments-from-our-own-denise-decker-and-julie-whistman) - Musical guest: Jansen Wooton Community moments: Denise Decker and Julie Whistman Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E. 52nd St., Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. (enter from 52nd & Charlotte). *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Josh Pratt, "Successful Home Gardening"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker) - Musical guest: Schuyler Minor Community moment: Kevin Lamberd Featured speaker: Josh Pratt, "Successful Home Gardening" Josh is a passionate gardener, devoted husband to MJ, and a self-described technology nerd. He has always been passionate about sustainability and the natural world. As a gardener, Josh has honed his skills over the years and takes great pride
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Samantha Pettus, "Journey to a New Life"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-samantha-pettus-journey-to-a-new-life) - Musical guest: Katerina Jae (https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/katerina-jae) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Samantha Pettus, "Journey to a New Life" Samantha Pettus is a peer specialist who has experienced the unfortunate circumstances of what it’s like to be incarcerated in our nation. She went through drug addiction from an early age, and had many years of the trial
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Service Sunday: Make Happy Kits for Children's Mercy](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-service-sunday-make-happy-kits-for-childrens-mercy) - We'll create Happy Kits for children at Children's Mercy Hospital and their family members. Our goal is 25 of each of the four type of Happy Kits (Pre-K/Kindergarten, School-Age, Teen & Caregiver, and Greeting Card) for a total of 100 Happy Kits. Sign up to bring supplies here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA928AAF8C07-kcoasis1 Learn more about Happy Kits here:
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "Poetry Speaks"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-ron-ruhnke-poetry-speaks) - Musical guest: Margot Reed (https://instagram.com/margotreeda) Community moment: Storm Davis Featured speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "Poetry Speaks" In honor of National Poetry Month, Ron will perform "Poetry Speaks," featuring poetry that can change your life, open your heart, make you think, and possibly even make you smile. Come hear the power and beauty of words. Ron grew
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Stan Slaughter, "The Alchemy of Composting, How 2+2=9, If You Let It"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stan-slaughter-the-alchemy-of-composting-how-229-if-you-let-it) - Featured speaker: Stan Slaughter, "The Alchemy of Composting, How 2+2=9, If You Let It" Musician: Roy Baldwin Phillips Community Moment: Sally Mendon & Julie Maschler Stan Slaughter brings science and music together in ways that enthrall, educate and inspire students. With a master’s degree in biology, 10 years in the classroom and his rockin’ good
- [Hanami Time!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/hanami-time) - It's Hanami time! We have officially called it for April 15 at 10 a.m. at Loose Park to enjoy cherry blossoms to their fullest. Please note there is still a two-week window in which the weather might become severe for the buds. We will be sure to update the event if there are any significant
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-75) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-74) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-73) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-72) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Day at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-day-at-micah-ministry) - KC Oasis will be providing the dinner on April 24. Volunteers are needed during the day to assist with food preparation and donation sorting as well as the normal evening hours for serving food and distributing clothing and supplies. Masks are now optional. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA928AAF8C07-kcoasis At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important
- [GAME 02 - Strawberry Hellions VS 18th and Vines](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/game-02-strawberry-hellions-vs-18th-and-vines) - GAME 02 - Strawberry Hellions VS 18th and Vines Join KC Oasians to see the Strawberry Hellions take on the 18th and Vines! Will the Hellions be the berry best? Or will we see a divine performance by the Vines? Come out to see for yourself! Hosts: Mark and Sally Mendon
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Diana Kornfeld and Marsha Lerenberg, "How to Effectively Engage with MO Lawmakers"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-diana-kornfield-and-marsha-lerenberg-how-to-effectively-engage-with-mo-lawmakers) - Musical guest: Jonny Green (https://www.facebook.com/jonnygreenmusic) Community moment: Nathan Bailey Featured speakers: Diana Kornfeld and Marsha Lerenberg, "How to Effectively Engage with MO Lawmakers" Diana Kornfeld lives in Lee’s Summit, where she is currently the secretary and board member for the Lee’s Summit Democrats. Previously she taught English and gifted education for 35 years and taught
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Caitlin Homan, Social Services Specialist, Jackson County Dept. of Social Services](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-caitlin-homan-social-services-specialist-jackson-county-county-dept-of-social-services) - Musical guest: FfortissiMO (https://ffortissimokc.com/) Community moment: Renee Rhodes Featured speaker: Caitlin Homan, Social Services Specialist for the Jackson County Department of Social Services: Children’s Division for the State of Missouri Caitlin has been working in this role for two years. She earned her undergraduate degree in Art Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Niki Aktipis, "Intersectionality: Science and Its Historical Impact on Black Bodies"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-niki-aktipis-intersectionality-science-and-its-historical-impact-on-black-bodies) - Musical guest: Wyatt West (https://www.facebook.com/wyattwestmusic) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Niki Aktipis, "Intersectionality: Science and Its Historical Impact on Black Bodies" Have you ever heard the name Henrietta Lacks? Do you know what happened in the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment? Were you ever taught about how gynecological practices were created? Why does any of this matter?
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Andrew Johnson, "Where the Spirit Meets the Bone: Compassion, Action, and Human Imagination"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-andrew-johnson-where-the-spirit-meets-the-bone-compassion-action-and-human-imagination) - Musical guest: Erik Pearson (https://erikjpearson.com/) Community moment: Gary Blakely Featured speaker: Andrew Johnson, "Where the Spirit Meets the Bone: Compassion, Action, and Human Imagination" Andrew Johnson is a poet, essayist, artist, and author of two books, "The Thread" (2022) and "On Earth As It Is" (2017). His essays and poems have appeared in The Sun,
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, KC Beacon](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-enrique-bradley-lopez-kc-beacon) - Musical guest: Colton Cox (https://www.facebook.com/coltoncoxmusic/) Community moment: Shirley Scribner Featured speaker: Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, Kansas City Beacon Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez is The Kansas City Beacon’s Community Engagement Bureau manager. Previously, Gary worked as a director of communications and outreach as well as a community organizer for two local nonprofits that serve the greater Kansas City
- [Food, Drinks, and Karaoke!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/food-drinks-and-karaoke) - Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks, and karaoke! Connect with old friends and make some new ones. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Snake Parade - March of the Dinos](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/snake-parade-march-of-the-dinos) - Oasis is in the Snake Saturday Parade for the second year in a row! We run a float and wear dinosaur costumes and toss candy and share pamphlets about our community and have fun. Family friendly. Contact person: Nathan Bailey Time and meetup location to be announced the week prior to the parade. Staging for
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Author Jen Mann: "Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? (Midlife Malaise)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-author-jen-mann-anyone-else-falling-apart-or-is-it-just-me-midlife-malaise) - Musical guests: The Nite Owls – Wyatt and Sarah (https://www.facebook.com/theniteowlsws) Community moment: Sara Conrad Featured speaker: Author Jen Mann: "Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? (Midlife Malaise) Jen Mann had what appeared to have the perfect life: a successful career as a bestselling author and award-winning blogger, a devoted husband, teenage kids
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Kelly G. Loeb, "Loeb on Brain Lobes – A Conversation About Alzheimer's Disease"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-kelly-g-loeb-loeb-on-brain-lobes-a-conversation-about-alzheimers-disease) - Musical guest: Lezlie Revelle Zucker (https://www.facebook.com/LezlieRevelleZucker) Community moment: Jason R. Featured speaker: Kelly G. Loeb, "Loeb on Brain Lobes – A Conversation About Alzheimer's Disease" Kelly G. Loeb is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, where she provides education, resources and support (in English and Spanish) for people with Alzheimer’s
- [Music Bingo for a Cause: Kansas City Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/music-bingo-for-a-cause-kansas-city-oasis-2) - Join us for a night of music bingo featuring gay pride and one hit wonder songs to benefit Kansas City Oasis! The suggested donation per bingo card is $5 and will go directly to help the organization! Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to get checked in. Take advantage of $5 full pours from 6:30 p.m.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Matt Stewart, "Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-matt-stewart-unique-eats-and-eateries-of-kansas-city) - Musical guest: Kelly Hunt (https://www.facebook.com/kellyhuntmusic) Community moment: Jeremy Slagoski Featured speaker: Author & Newscaster Matt Stewart, "Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City" Matt will be talking about his new book, Unique Eats and Eateries in Kansas City, which tells the stories of some of the best and most iconic restaurants in the metro. About
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, "The Union Cause in Missouri During the Civil War"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-fred-whitehead-the-union-cause-in-missouri-during-the-civil-war) - Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe (https://www.facebook.com/jillianriscoemusic) Community moment: Julie Manning Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, "The Union Cause in Missouri During the Civil War" Learn about the role of the Germans in St. Louis at the beginning of the Civil War, and that of the African-American regiments, and more. Fred Whitehead is an independent scholar and publisher
- [Nick & Scotty at Llywelyn's Lee's Summit!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/nick-scotty-at-llywelyns-lees-summit) - Join fellow Oasians for a fun night out with food, drinks, and phenomenal live music! We'll plan to arrive around 6:30 to save seats. The music starts at 8:00.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Author Kristy Nerstheimer, "The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O'Neil"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-author-kristy-nerstheimer-the-greatest-thing-a-story-about-buck-oneil) - Heath Church (https://linktr.ee/heathchurch) Community moment: Melanie Phillips : Tinnitus and Treatment Options Featured speaker: Author Kristy Nerstheimer, "The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O'Neil" Kristy Nerstheimer has been an educator for over 25 years and holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Currently, she is an Innovation Specialist in the Shawnee Mission School
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-4) - Let's have dinner at Beer Kitchen in Westport! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Terry Young, "Know Nukes"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-terry-young-know-nukes) - Musical guest: Scotty McBee (https://www.facebook.com/mcbeestmusic/) Community moment: Jenna West Featured speaker: Terry Young Terry Young retired last month after a 40-year corporate communications career in the electric utility industry, which included 35 years focused on nuclear energy. Young began his career at New Orleans-based Entergy Corporation in 1982 and moved into nuclear communications at Entergy’s
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at KC Pet Project](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-kc-pet-project) - Let's volunteer at KC Pet Project! We'll be assisting KCPP staff with tasks such as light landscaping, making enrichment treats, sanitizing transport carriers, helping the Canine Care team, and other organizational needs. All group volunteer visits include a tour of the facility, where we'll learn about the history of KC Pet Project, their impact on
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Scraps KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-scraps-kc) - Volunteer with fellow Oasians at Scraps KC! Their mission is to get used or excess art supplies and materials to artists, teachers, makers, and scouts who can use them. They've diverted over 300 tons of material from landfills. We'll be volunteering in their warehouse by sorting inventory, packing and grouping materials, setting up displays and
- [KC Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-blood-drive-3) - Donate blood at a Community Blood Center near you. Use the group code "GUY" at registration to support Oasis community member Guy Niederhauser. https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/zip
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Jack Cooley, "Christian Nationalism"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jack-cooley-christian-nationalism) - Musical guest: Kendall Scott https://www.instagram.com/kendallscottmusic/ Community moment: Jim Fisk Featured speaker: Jack Cooley Jack Cooley is a former evangelical pastor who ministered in several denominations before becoming a secular humanist in 2018. Jack’s upbringing in a fundamentalist homeschool cult and his years as a politically active pastor give him experience to be able to address
- [KC Mavericks Game](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-mavericks-game) - Join fellow Oasians for a fun night out to see our own Kansas City Mavericks take on the Iowa Heartlanders! Once we have a firm headcount we can order tickets in the same area. Also, note that there is a Family 4-Pack that includes four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, and a coupon
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-71) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-70) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-69) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-68) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-67) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-66) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-65) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: James Ritter, "Physical Activity and the Twist Ending"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-james-ritter-physical-activity-and-the-twist-ending) - Musical guest: Colby Gile (stolenwinnebagos.com) Community moment: Sarah Geelan Featured speaker: James Ritter, "Physical Activity and the Twist Ending" James was born and raised in K.C. He is married with three kids, holds a master’s degree in health promotion from Missouri State University, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist. James has worked in fitness, mental
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Twyla Dell, "If you really want to help stop climate change, become a conscious driver"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-twyla-dell-if-you-really-want-to-help-stop-climate-change-become-a-conscious-driver) - Musical guest: David Hakan (https://www.facebook.com/DavidHakanMusic) Community moment: Roger Pick Featured speaker: Twyla Dell We will be in the "Sparkle Room" event space in the back of WFM. Enter from the rear parking lot or turn left after entering the east side door. Twyla Dell, Ph.D., is a lifelong environmental educator, having created and led the
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Dr. Darrel Ray, "Sex Addiction Panic and Its Religious Roots"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-dr-darrel-ray-sex-addiction-panic-and-its-religious-roots) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. (enter from 52nd & Charlotte). Musical guest: Alan White and John Bara (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063660422694) Community moment: Parker Welters Featured speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray, "Sex Addiction Panic and Its Religious Roots" Dr.
- [National Museum of Toys and Miniatures](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/national-museum-of-toys-and-miniatures) - Join fellow Oasians to view an eclectic array of collectible toys, antique marbles & miniature reproductions of fine furnishings. Tickets: General Adult Admission (ages 18-64): $8 Ages 65+: $7 Ages 6-17 and College Students (with ID): $5 Ages 5 and Under: Free *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code
- [In-VEST-ed Birthday Celebration!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/in-vest-ed-birthday-celebration) - Our community group wanted to celebrate the birthday of our zany leader, Julie Manning in the 'vest' way possible. Please join us and wear your favorite VEST and come to enjoy some homebrewed beer and sodas at SERVAES BREWING COMPANY in Shawnee. Family-friendly. Potluck style/order in for food. Jenevieve Nelson is your hostess. Contact via
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-64) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-63) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-62) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-59) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lisa Wright, PFLAG KC, "Why Stopping the Hate Matters to Me"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lisa-wright-pflag-kc-why-stopping-the-hate-matters-to-me) - Musical guest: Nick Marshall Community moment: Amanda Worthington Featured speaker: Lisa Wright, Chapter President, PFLAG KC, "Why Stopping the Hate Matters to Me" Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St., Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. (enter from 52nd & Charlotte). Lisa Wright
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-61) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-60) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: MTN: "A Community of Giving: 50 Years of Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mtn-a-community-of-giving-50-years-of-saving-lives-through-organ-eye-and-tissue-donation) - Musical guest: PK Music (https://www.youtube.com/.../UCY7ETlReBH-Im7C-Mk4klMg/videos) Community moment: Sara Geelan Featured speaker: Nichole Asquith, Midwest Transplant Network, "A Community of Giving: 50 Years of Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation" Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St., Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Dionna Williams, "The Role of Harvesters' Nutrition Services in the Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dionna-williams-the-role-of-harvesters-nutrition-services-in-the-community) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Musical guest: The Huixqui Sisters (https://www.thehuixquisisters.com/) Community moment: TBA Featured speaker: Dionna Williams, "The Role of Harvesters' Nutrition Services in the Community" A Kansas City native, Dionna became passionate about health
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Dr. Micah Kubic, Executive Director, ACLU of Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dr-micah-kubic-executive-director-aclu-of-kansas) - Musical guests: Flutrio Community moment: Denise Robison Featured speaker: Dr. Micah Kubic, Executive Director, ACLU of Kansas Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd (enter from 52nd & Charlotte). Dr. Micah W. Kubic joined the ACLU of
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at After the Harvest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-after-the-harvest-2) - This event has been canceled due to standing water in the turnip field. After the Harvest rescues nutritious fruits and vegetables from going to waste and donates them to agencies that serve hungry people, primarily in Greater Kansas City. Our volunteers glean after the harvest, picking what’s left in farmers’ fields and picking up already
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-2) - Join fellow Oasians for food and drinks! Brewer's Kitchen offers beer and fry flights and is rumored to have the best burger in KC! Please respond by Nov. 12 so we have an accurate headcount. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Camry Ivory, "Coloratura: Exploring Synesthesia via Art, Music & Technology"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-camry-ivory-coloratura-exploring-synesthesia-via-art-music-technology) - Featured speaker and musical guest: Camry Ivory is a multidisciplinary performing artist from Kansas City, specializing in theater, music (folk, jazz, pop & rock), and dance. She is an emerging visual artist who created Coloratura, a system of musical paintbrushes, to explore the symbiotic relationship between color & sound and to add real-time visual components
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-mocsa-metropolitan-organization-to-counter-sexual-assault) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall, Room 111 800 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Musical guest: Forrest & Margaret McCurren (https://www.facebook.com/forrestmccurrenmusic/) Community moment: Julie Maschler Featured presentation: MOCSA MOCSA exists to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to
- [FrankenWines 2022: Stories in the Cemetery](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/frankenwines-2022-stories-in-the-cemetery) - UPDATE 10/27: It appears that tickets for this event are sold out. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the gate as capacity allows. Let's get together for some spooky stories in the cemetery! Join Young Friends of the Kansas City Public Library for decidedly dramatic readings of spooky stories. Tickets: $5
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering -- Service Sunday/Halloween Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-service-sunday-halloween-party) - Community Moment: MK Mustard Service Project: We'll be putting together 700 bags of candy that will be distributed on Halloween at Micah Ministry. Please bring Halloween candy to donate (no gum please!). Costumes are encouraged! We'll have extra time for socializing after the service project. Please bring snacks to share if you like! *By participating
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Friends of Kaw Point Park, Inc.: "The History and Future of Kaw Point Park"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-friends-of-kaw-point-park-inc-the-history-and-future-of-kaw-point-park) - Musical guest: Kelsey Farnow Community moment: Marj Long Friends of Kaw Point Park, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization established in 2006. The mission of Friends of Kaw Point Park is to fund and construct the Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point; to preserve the historical significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- [Oasis Mid-Week Dinner at Blue Koi in Leawood](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-mid-week-dinner-at-blue-koi-in-leawood) - Join fellow Oasians for some delicious Chinese food and bubble tea! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [NAMIWalks Your Way Greater Kansas City](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/namiwalks-your-way-greater-kansas-city) - This is a fundraising walk for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Please register for the walk here: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1222&fbclid=IwAR2DM_bCF2C4c-9jZANj1bbg9ooR86pgIDgHmwynZyrroTmEUoThusZXqPs or you may donate to Patty Reynold's fundraiser here: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=414089&fbclid=IwAR0CcyGu51UT3bwx7CzDofYeFJnxMIjjkTxsmSUBsI9tXMEqeioiU1jDXS8.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: John Mueter, "Creative Writing for Fun and Profit (?)"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-john-mueter-creative-writing-for-fun-and-profit) - Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe (https://jillianriscoe.com/) Community moment: Kevin Lamberd Featured speaker: John Mueter John Mueter is a pianist, vocal coach, educator and writer living in Kansas City. Now retired, he was formerly on the faculties of the UMKC Conservatory and the School of Music at KU, as well as participating in various summer music programs
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Jackie Beucher, "Astronomy Fallacies"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jackie-beucher-astronomy-fallacies) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Musical guests: KC Swingsters Community moment: Chris Rickman-Meyer Featured speaker: Jackie Beucher, Astronomical Society of Kansas City, "Astronomy Fallacies" Jackie has been an astronomy enthusiast her whole life, starting with her father, a TWA pilot, showing her the night sky from their
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-58) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-57) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-56) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-55) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-54) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-53) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-52) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-51) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-50) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Erin Huerta, "KVC Missouri: Helping Missouri Children & Families"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-erin-huerta-kvc-missouri-helping-missouri-children-families) - Musical guest: Kelsey Farnow Community moment: David Ready Featured speaker: Erin Huerta, "KVC Missouri: Helping Missouri Children & Families" Erin Huerta has been with KVC Missouri since May 2022 as the Community Engagement Specialist. In this role, she helps to recruit and support foster families, cultivates relationships with outside organizations, and coordinates the Strong and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Dionna Williams, "The Role of Harvesters' Nutrition Services in the Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dionna-williams-the-role-of-harvesters-nutrition-services-in-the-community) - Musical guest: Max Berry (http://www.maxberrymusic.com/) Community moment: Roger Pick Featured speaker: Dionna Williams, "The Role of Harvesters' Nutrition Services in the Community" A Kansas City native, Dionna became passionate about health and nutrition as a high school senior. As she got older and became exposed to more experiences and opportunities, that passion evolved into a
- [Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/happy-hour-2) - Join fellow Oasians for a happy hour! Food is also available at their farm-to-table restaurant, The Chive.
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Annelissa Taylor, Voting and Election Info](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-annelissa-taylor-voting-and-election-info) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Musical guests: Alan White and John Bara (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063660422694) Community moment: Kyle DeRodes Featured speaker: Annelissa Taylor Annelissa Taylor is a voter outreach and engagement specialist who has been working in elections in the KCMO area for three years. Her responsibilities include but
- [19th Annual 5k SASS MO-KAN Remembrance Walk](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/19th-annual-5k-sass-mo-kan-remembrance-walk) - KC Oasis will once again be a sponsor of the Annual SASS MO-KAN Remembrance Walk- The walk was started to help unite others who have experienced a loss of a loved one by a tragic death. Its purpose is to unite survivors and let them know they are not alone. *By participating in this event,
- [Music Bingo for a Cause: Kansas City Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/music-bingo-for-a-cause-kansas-city-oasis) - Join us for a night of music bingo featuring party starter and sing along songs to benefit Kansas City Oasis! The suggested donation per bingo card is $5 and will go directly to help the organization! Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to get checked in. Take advantage of $5 full pours from 6:30 p.m. to
- [KC Royals Game and Fireworks!!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-royals-game-and-fireworks) - Join us for Friday night baseball plus the final Summer Fireworks at Kauffman Stadium following the game! Game start time is 7:10 pm. Tickets will be approximately $10 each. General parking at Kauffman is $20 if purchased online in advance or $30 at the gate. Coordinate purchase of group tickets with Julie Maschler on Facebook
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Dominic Maschler, Animator/Compositor/VFX Artist at Floyd County Productions](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dominic-maschler-animator-compositor-vfx-artist-at-floyd-county-productions) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Colton Cox (https://coltoncoxrocknsoul.com/music) Community moment: Jeremy Slagoski Featured speaker: Dominic Maschler, Animator/Compositor/VFX Artist at Floyd County Productions Dominic Maschler grew up in Lee's Summit, and took as many art classes as the school district would let him. Since then, he studied animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Stacey Davis, "Nature is for Everyone!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-stacey-davis-nature-is-for-everyone) - In person and on Zoom and Facebook Live. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: TBA Community moment: Jenevieve Nelson Featured speaker: Stacey Davis, "Nature Is for Everyone!" Some people think you have to travel far from the city to enjoy nature, but nature can be found close to everyone. Whether in the city or suburbs, wildlife and
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at After the Harvest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-after-the-harvest) - After the Harvest rescues nutritious fruits and vegetables from going to waste and donates them to agencies that serve hungry people, primarily in Greater Kansas City. Our volunteers glean after the harvest, picking what’s left in farmers’ fields and picking up already harvested leftover produce. The majority of the funds we raise helps secure semi-truckloads
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead, Quindaro: A Station on the Underground in Kansas City, Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-fred-whitehead) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: TBA Community moment: Paige Stonerock Featured speaker: Fred Whitehead 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/).
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lily Fouts, "A Guatemala Travelogue"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lily-fouts-a-guatemala-travelogue) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: TBA Community moment: Guy Niederhauser Featured speaker: Lily Fouts, "A Guatemala Travelogue" Lily is an author, freelancer, and world traveler who has been to all seven continents and has a seasonal home in Mexico. She is currently writing a book on responsible travel. Lily has earned the Certificate in Sustainability and
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-49) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-48) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-47) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-46) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-45) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-44) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Harvesters](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-harvesters) - We will be sorting and repacking food at the Harvesters warehouse. Closed toed shoes and long pants are required. Children 8 years of age and older are welcome to participate. Additional information: The Volunteer Engagement Center is a vital part of Harvesters’ mission to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow. In
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Lisa Ousley: Fighting Food Waste and Providing Healthy Food for Hungry People with After the Harvest](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lisa-ousley-fighting-food-waste-and-providing-healthy-food-for-hungry-people-with-after-the-harvest) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall, Room 111 800 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks recommended. Check-in and mingle starting at 10:30 a.m. Musical guests: The Nite Owls – Wyatt and Sarah (https://www.facebook.com/theniteowlsws) Community moment: Tia Higbee Featured
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Garrett Griffin, "Two Socialisms"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-garrett-griffin-two-socialisms) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: TBA Community moment: Russell Conrad Featured speaker: Garrett Griffin, "Two Socialisms – Based on the book Why America Needs Socialism: The Argument from Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, and Other Great Thinkers" Link to book: https://www.igpub.com/why-america-needs-socialism/ Garrett S. Griffin is an activist, writer, and the author of "Racism in Kansas
- [Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/happy-hour) - Let's get happy! Hang out with old friends and meet some new ones. Have dinner and a drink. Stick around until 8pm if you feel the urge to entertain us with some karaoke. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-43) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Helen Hurley, Connections to Success](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-helen-hurley-connections-to-success) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Khalil Jade (https://www.facebook.com/khaliljademusic) Community moment: Denise Decker Featured speaker: Helen Hurley, Connections to Success Helen J. Hurley is a graduate of UMKC with a BA in Administration of Justice. She started her career with the state of Missouri in the Division of Youth Services as a Youth Specialist in 1985 and
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-42) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-41) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Dr. Sofia Khan, Welcoming Afghan Refugees and Challenges with Ukrainian Arrivals"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-dr-sofia-khan-welcoming-afghan-refugees-and-challenges-with-ukrainian-arrivals) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Amber Martin Community moment: Lizzie DeWitt Featured speaker: Dr. Sofia Khan, Welcoming Afghan Refugees and Challenges with Ukrainian Arrivals" Dr. Khan is a local physician and advocate. In 2016 she founded KC for Refugees, which has assisted and continues to assist hundreds of individuals into our Kansas City community. She lives
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Gary Kuntz, "Tell Me a Story"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-gary-kuntz-tell-me-a-story) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Story telling songs Community moment: Marj Long Featured speaker: Gary Kuntz, "Tell Me a Story" River and Prairie Storyweavers (RAPS) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) group of storytellers located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. The mission of RAPS is to support the art of oral storytelling and the people who practice
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-40) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Swimming/Potluck Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-swimming-potluck-picnic) - Join KC Oasis for some summer fun! Play in the water, build a sand castle, eat some food, visit with old friends and make some new ones. No cooking, glass, or alcohol. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Dinner & Drinks at Taqueria Mexico #4!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dinner-drinks-at-taqueria-mexico-4) - Join us for dinner and drinks at Taqueria Mexico #4, voted the Best Mexican Resaurant in KC! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-39) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Jon-Michael Richardson "Building a Community of Inclusion in Independence"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jon-michael-richardson-building-a-community-of-inclusion-in-independence) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Allie Sherlock pre-recorded Community moment: Amanda Worthington Featured speaker: Jon-Michael Richardson, "Building a Community of Inclusion in Independence" It has become evident through West iNd (pronounced “West End”) Connection outreach, advocacy and community listening sessions that the LGBTQ+ community is asking for a place to commune, socialize, gain knowledge and find
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering – Featured speaker: Filmmaker Lindsey Doolittle](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-filmmaker-lindsey-doolittle) - Location: UMKC Royall Hall, Room 111 800 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks recommended. Check-in and mingle starting at 10:30 a.m. The featured presentation will not be broadcast online. Please attend in person to view the award-winning
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-38) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Salem Summers](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-salem-summers) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Scotty McBee Community moment: Kelsey Reid Featured speaker: Salem Summers, "The Importance of Community" Salem Summers is a Kansas City native who learned from a young age that activism and art were two things that were very important in his life. Being black and transgender, he has a strong urge to
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-37) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Patty Reynolds, NAMI](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-patty-reynolds-nami) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Roy Baldwin Phillips Community moment: Doug Sirek Featured speaker: Patty Reynolds, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Patty Reynolds has been a member and volunteer of NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness – for 10-plus years. After becoming a victim of a violent crime in her home, she
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-36) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Deborah Barker, Archivist, Black Archives of Mid-America](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-deborah-barker-archivist-black-archives-of-mid-america) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Sapphire Son (https://www.facebook.com/sapphireson) Community moment: Ami Varney Featured speaker: Deborah Barker, Archivist, Black Archives of Mid-America The mission of the Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City, Inc. is to collect, preserve and make available to the public materials documenting the social, economic, political and cultural histories of persons of African
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: June Holte](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-june-holte) - Musical guest: John and Myrna Svoboda aka No Bow Tie (https://nobowtie.com/music/) Community moment: Brittani Rhoades Featured speaker: June Holte Location: UMKC Royal Hall, Room 111 800 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks recommended. Check-in and mingle starting
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-35) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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
- [Shakespeare Under the Stars](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/shakespeare-under-the-stars) - Come join us for one of the best events in KC – Shakespeare in the Park! Attendance is free, though donations are very much appreciated. Gates open at 6, show starts at 8. There is a pre-show talk & kids’ parody version of the show before the main performance. There will be food trucks (most
- [World Oceans Weekend at the Zoo](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/world-oceans-weekend-at-the-zoo) - Join Oasis at the KC Zoo. There will be special displays and activities throughout as they celebrate World Oceans Weekend. Tickets are $8.50-$20 depending on where you live, memberships, and other discounts. Please check their website. We will meet at the Polar Bear exhibit near the main entrance at 11am. This should be fun. Rawr!
- [KC Oasis Sunday Gathering - Featured speaker: Alex Ayala, KC Pet Project](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-alex-ayala-kc-pet-project) - Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Beau Bledsoe (http://www.beaubledsoe.com/media/) Community moment: Julie Maschler Featured speaker: Alex Ayala, KC Pet Project Alex Ayala is the Community Education Coordinator at KC Pet Project. Kansas City Pet Project was formed to maximize lifesaving in the Kansas City Metro by providing innovative sheltering services. She will be speaking about the history
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-34) - MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *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. The
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering - Featured Speaker: Joy Ellsworth, "Environmental Justice"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-joy-ellsworth-environmental-justice) - Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Amber Martin (https://www.ambermartinmusic.net/) Community moment: JT Eberhard Featured speaker: Joy Ellsworth, "Environmental Justice" Joy will share insights that an East KC neighborhood association president and a Yankton Dakota Chief brought to her organization, Clement Waters Retreat, during the pandemic, regarding what actions for environmental justice can be taken by people
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour) - Let's all get together for some food & 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/).
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering Featured speaker: Caesar Asadi, "The MindPower Foundation"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-caesar-asadi-the-mindpower-foundation) - Featured speaker: Caesar Asadi, "The MindPower Foundation" Community moment: Niki Aktipis Musical guest: Adee Dancy ( https://www.facebook.com/adeerocketdancy/ ) The MindPower Foundation raises awareness, educates and provides mentorship to shift the culture and break the stigma of mental health in youth athletics. This talk will focus on how Caesar came to start this organization through sharing
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering Featured Speaker: Athena Jeanne Zeiter-Hale](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-athena-jeanne-zeiter-hale) - Zoom: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Athena Jeanne Zeiter-Hale, "Compromise and Cooperation in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Reevaluating Eleanor Roosevelt's Contributions and How International, Intercultural Cooperation Created a Truly Secular Document" Community moment: Joslyn Rose Musical guest: John Mueter Conventional wisdom on the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 argues
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: Jack Cooley, "The Evangelical Exodus: Why Evangelicals Are Leaving"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-jack-cooley-the-evangelical-exodus-why-evangelicals-are-leaving) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Jack Cooley, "The Evangelical Exodus: Why Evangelicals Are Leaving" Community moment: MK Mustard Musical Guest: The Royal Chief (https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalChief/) Jack grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and moved to Kansas City in 2015. He was a son of a fundamentalist baptist pastor, raised in a religious homeschooling cult, and was an
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering - Annie Lawler, Chubby Plant People: Weird and Wonderful Succulents and Cacti](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-annie-lawler-chubby-plant-people-weird-and-wonderful-succulents-and-cacti) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Annie Lawler, "Chubby Plant People: Introduction to the Weird and Wonderful World of Succulents and Cacti" Community moment: Mark Dixon Musical guest: Sage Cornelius (https://www.facebook.com/ragewitsage/) About the speaker: Annie Lawler is a succulent lover, author, artist, and the founder of Chubby Plant People, an education-based group for succulent lovers and
- [Virtual Sunday Featured Speaker: Preston Mitchum](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-featured-speaker-preston-mitchum) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Preston Mitchum Musical guest: Joslyn Rose Community moment: Jason Radford About the speaker: Preston Mitchum (he/him) is a Black and queer civil rights advocate, writer, and public speaker. He is the Director of Policy of URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity. As Director of Policy, Preston shapes state and
- [Virtual Gathering Featured speaker: Tykebrean Cheshier, Peaceful Rally TULSA](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-gathering-featured-speaker-tykebrean-cheshier-peaceful-rally-tulsa) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Tykebrean Cheshier, organizer of Tulsa BLM movement Musical guest: Mike Dillon (https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeDillonBand/) Community moment: Melissa Leytem About the speaker: Tykebrean Cheshier is a 21-year-old college senior who is passionate about helping her community and making Tulsa one. She is the organizer of Peaceful Rally TULSA.
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering - Erik Stafford: History: Juneteenth, Underground Railroad & more](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-erik-stafford-history-juneteenth-underground-railroad-more) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Erik Stafford, "The meaning of Juneteenth, the impact of the Underground Railroad and the Emancipation Proclamation Reconstruction on Kansas City, and the origin of the police force" Musical guest: Jeff Harshbarger (https://music.ku.edu/jeff-harshbarger) Community moment: Hannah Keim Erik Stafford will discuss the meaning of Juneteenth, the impact of the Underground Railroad
- [Janey Rizvi: Celebrating 5 Years of Oasis Network & What's Next](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/janey-rizvi-celebrating-5-years-of-oasis-network-whats-next) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Janey Rivzi, "Celebrating 5 Years of The Oasis Network and What’s Next" Community moment: JJ Cantrell Musical guest: Bráulio Bosi (https://www.facebook.com/bosibraulio/) About the speaker: Janey Rizvi is a founding member of The Oasis Network. He is a Pakistani-American and former Muslim who became a freethinker in 2007. Janey served on
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering - Katie Griffin Hill: Preclinical to clinical biomedical timelines](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-katie-griffin-hill-preclinical-to-clinical-biomedical-timelines) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Katie Griffin Hill: Preclinical to clinical biomedical timelines Musical guest: Mark Pagano http://seefiredogroll.com/ Community moment: Gary Blakely About the speaker: Kati Griffin Hill (pronouns: she/her) has worked in research and development for 20 years. Her primary interest is in developmental and reproductive toxicology. She loves to travel, run, and spoil
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: Aaron Guerra, "Board & Role-Playing Games: Staying Connected"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-aaron-guerra-board-role-playing-games-staying-connected) - Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Featured speaker: Aaron Guerra, "Board Games and Role-Playing Games: Staying Connected While Social Distancing" Musical guest: Coleen Dieker https://www.facebook.com/coleendiekermusic/ Community moment: Nathan Bailey About the speaker: Aaron Guerra is a longtime member of Kansas City Oasis who has been playing games off and on for at least 30 years, including thousands of
- [Adrian Zink, "Hidden History"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/adrian-zink-hidden-history) - Featured speaker: Adrian Zink Musical guest: Jessica Paige (https://www.facebook.com/JessPaigeMusic/) Community moment: Amanda Worthington Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 Kansas' storied past is filled with fascinating firsts, humorous coincidences and intriguing characters. Many have been lost or totally forgotten, often exiled to the pages of old diaries, archived newspapers and overlooked legal files. Adrian digs deep into the
- [Featured Speaker for Virtual Sunday Gathering: Natasha Ria El-Scari](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-for-virtual-sunday-gathering-natasha-ria-el-scari) - Featured speaker: Natasha Ria El-Scari Community moment: Audra Alexander Musical guest: Mark Lowrey (https://jukeboxxmedia.com/portfolio/mark-lowrey/) Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 About the speaker: Natasha Ria El-Scari has been a writer, Cave Canem fellow, and educator for over a decade. Her poetry, academic papers, and personal essays have been published in anthologies and literary and online journals. She has
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: Tom Witt, Equality Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-tom-witt-equality-kansas) - Featured speaker: Tom Witt, Executive Director, Equality Kansas Musical guest: Kadesh Flow (https://www.facebook.com/KadeshFlow/) Community moment: Chris Mason Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044 About the speaker: Thomas Witt is the Executive Director of Equality Kansas, which works to secure equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Kansans. Witt began his activism in early 2004, after the Kansas
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: Ron Ruhnke, Poetry & The Power Of Words](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-ron-ruhnke-poetry-the-power-of-words) - Featured Speaker: Ron Ruhnke, Poetry & The Power Of Words Musical Guest: Eddie Moore (facebook.com/emoremyz) Community Moment: Jim Fisk Zoom link: https://success.zoom.us/j/3448335044?status=success About the speaker: Born on a farm in northeastern Kansas, Ron attended Emporia State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education there, with majors in German and mathematics. After graduating from Emporia,
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: KCAVP/Black Pockets LLC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-kcavp-black-pockets-llc) - Zoom Link: https://success.zoom.us/j/344833504 Main speakers: CiCi Glasgow and Melissa Brown Musical guest: Adee Dancy (https://www.facebook.com/adeerocketdancy/) Community moment: Paige Stonerock Our presenters will be talking about what they do about KCAVP and how others can support victims of violence, along with the new organization, Black Pockets LLC, which focuses on financial and cultural literacy by way
- [Virtual Sunday Gathering: Self Care During Quarantine](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/virtual-sunday-gathering-self-care-during-quarantine) - What are you doing to take care of yourself and stay safe during quarantine? In lieu of our regular fifth-Sunday service project, we'll be asking and sharing tips and information on self-care during this challenging time. We'll also start a running list of resources for our community, which will eventually be shared in the private
- [Niki Aktipis: Earth Day, Its Origins, & What You Can Do at Home](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/niki-aktipis-earth-day-its-origins-what-you-can-do-at-home) - Join us on Zoom for our second virtual Sunday Gathering! Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Jack David Cooley Featured Speaker: Niki Aktipis: Earth Day, Its Origins, & What You Can Do at Home - Niki Aktipis is the current president of KC Oasis and works for the biomedical industry. In their tenure as a
- [Events Postponed Until Further Notice](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/events-postponed-until-further-notice) - Please see our Facebook Page for further details: https://www.facebook.com/KCOasis/
- [Held Over Zoom: Featured Speaker: Ariana Eakle, "Gender, Race, and this Place"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-ariana-eakle-gender-race-and-this-place) - Sunday Gathering HELD ON ZOOM due to Coronavirus. Go to Oasis Facebook page to learn login information. Updates are coming: Featured Speaker:Ariana Eakle: "Gender, Race, and this Place: Great Intersectional Moments of Labor in the American Midwest" Musical Guest: Arianna Nicole Community Moment: TBA Kansas City and the American Midwest have a rich history of
- [This Sunday's Weekly Gathering (March 15) will be online only](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/this-sundays-weekly-gathering-march-15-will-be-online-only) - Sunday's Weekly Gathering (March 15) will be online only until further notice Due to the rapid spread and the potential danger of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) we, the Kansas City Oasis Board of Directors, have come to the decision to suspend all in-person Sunday Gathering effectively immediately. This decision was not made lightly nor under
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-33) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Missouri River Cleanup](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/missouri-river-cleanup) - KC Oasis has secured 20 spots to help remove trash from the banks of the Missouri River. Please see this link for additional information: https://riverrelief.org/event/kansas-city-missouri-river-clean-up-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1Mv4HkLVgTmPgYMqQEu-5XcdI9bHGT0hFChqSwhSH3SGtQGKPyLDFGwAQ. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-happy-hour) - Let's try this again! Join us for drinks and merriment after work (or after whatever it is you do all day). Get there whenever you can. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-midweek-dinner-2) - Let's have dinner and great conversation! Paul & Jack's has an extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-31) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Featured Speaker: R Minor: Seeking Government Support for Your Religion Act of Unbelief?](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-r-minor-seeking-govt-support-for-your-religion-act-of-unbelief) - When religious people turn to government to enforce their religious beliefs or to fund their charities, this looks like a lack of belief that their god can really do it even if they claim that their god is in charge of the universe. A national resource for information on gender issues and gay/straight relationships for
- [Oasis And The Swarner Park Cleanup](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-and-the-swarner-park-cleanup) - ** Weather permitting ** Kansas City Oasis has adopted Swarner Park in Shawnee. Please join us for a cleanup Saturday, March 7. This is a family-friendly event! In the past, kids have had a great time pitching in to help keep our park beautiful. 💕 By attending this event, you agree to abide by KC
- [Permian Monsters At Prairiefire](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/permian-monsters-at-prairiefire) - Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs takes you back 290 million years to when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea. See fossilized skeletons and full-size life models of the animals that ruled the world millions of years before the age of dinosaurs, in a time known as the Permian. All-access tickets are $10.
- [Oasis Karaoke At Off Key](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-karaoke-at-off-key) - Whether you are a singer, showman, background singer or supporter, bring yo bad self out for a good time!
- [Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-midweek-dinner) - Join us for dinner and merriment!
- [Veronica Malone,  "The Power of the Olympic Dream"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dr-r-minor-seeking-govt-support-for-religion-act-of-unbelief) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Veronica Malone, "The Power of the Olympic Dream" Musical Guest: Shawn Neustadt Community Moment: Ben Campbell-Bradley Veronica Malone served as the head coach and general manager for
- [Featured speaker: Danielle Jones, "The Artemis Project"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-danielle-jones-the-artemis-project) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Danielle Jones, "The Artemis Project" Musical Guest: TBA Community Moment: TBA Spending most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle attended Blue Springs South High School
- [Sunday Gathering: Hank Osterhout, Kansas Free for Arts](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-hank-osterhout-kansas-free-for-arts-2) - Featured Speaker: Hank Osterhout, executive director, Kansas Free for Arts Musical Guest: Cory Anderson Community Moment: TBA Kansas Free For Arts (KFA) is an arts-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2014 by Hank Osterhout and Megan O'Brien. The two combined their passion and skills for the arts to provide community programming that promotes wellness through creativity.
- [Barbara (Janie) Williams, "Be My Valentine, Madalyn"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/barbara-janie-williams-be-my-valentine-madalyn) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Barbara (Janie) Williams, “Be My Valentine, Madalyn: a Love Letter to Atheist Women” Musical Guest: TBA Community Moment: TBA Janie was raised Sylvania, Ohio, a suburb of
- [Dr. Darrel Ray, "Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/dr-darrel-ray-religious-trauma-its-roots-and-its-treatments) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray, "Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: TBA Religious abuse is the root of religious trauma and often
- [Featured speaker: June Holte, Drawdown KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-june-holte-drawdown-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: June Holte, Drawdown KC Musical Guest: David B. Hakan (facebook.com/davidhakanmusic) Community Moment: Julie Randolph Kansas City Drawdown Society's Mission: – To shift people’s way of relating to
- [Featured Speaker: Rowan Stewart, "The Problem of Billionaires"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-rowan-stewart-the-problem-of-billionaires) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Rowan Stewart, "The Problem of Billionaires" Musical Guest: Chris Foster (facebook.com/chrisfostersongs) Community Moment: Julie Randolph Rowan Stewart is the director of activism for The Kansas City Atheist
- [Tom Alonzo, "Latino Experience in the LGBTQ Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/tom-alonzo-latino-experience-in-the-lgbtq-community) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Tom Alonzo, Equality Kansas – Metro KC board secretary, "Latino Experience in the LGBTQ Community" Musical Guest: Sulu Moon (facebook.com/sulumoonmusic) Community Moment: Mary Lou Pick Equality Kansas
- [Oasis Dinner And Pablo Sanhueza](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-dinner-and-pablo-sanhueza) - Let's get together at Mesob's new location and sample the Ethiopian/Caribbean cuisine. Special treat - Pablo Sanhueza is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Adult Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-adult-happy-hour-2) - This will be one of these last opportunities to enjoy the Plaza lights this season! Brio has a great happy hour menu. Let's welcome 2020 with friends, a fantastic view, food, and drinks. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
- [KC Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-blood-drive-2) - How many lives will YOU save January 5? Community 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 more than 140,000 annually to meet the needs of our
- [KC Oasis Open House and Board Game Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-open-house-and-board-game-party) - Drop by for some post-holiday camaraderie. And, if you’re into board games, bring your favorite(s) or just sit in and learn a new one. This will be a loosely organized, come-and-go-as-you-please event. Bring a snack to share and BYOB, especially if you care for something boozy. Hope to see you there! Mark & Sharyl's
- [Assembling Happy Kits for Children's Mercy](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/assembling-happy-kits-for-childrens-mercy) - We will be assembling happy kits for Children’s Mercy hospital. The following donations are needed: * packs of crayons * colored pencils * kids' or adults' coloring books * construction paper * card stock paper * sheets of stickers * gallon-size Ziploc bags We also have foam craft kits that we will be packaging. Please
- [Today's Sunday Gathering Is Canceled Due To Weather](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/todays-sunday-gathering-is-canceled-due-to-weather) - Yep, see you guys next week!
- [Brittany Peterson, Second Chance Crime Reduction Center](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/brittany-peterson-second-chance-crime-reduction-center) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Brittany Peterson, Second Chance Crime Reduction Center Musical Guest: Elise Del Vecchio Community Moment: Axl Cantrell Second Chance assists with: Employment • Resume Building • Mock Interviewing • Job Leads Housing
- [Sunday Gathering: Hank Osterhout, Kansas Free for Arts](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-hank-osterhout-kansas-free-for-arts) - Featured Speaker: Hank Osterhout, executive director, Kansas Free for Arts Musical Guest: Sapphire Son (https://www.facebook.com/sapphireson/) Community Moment: Julie Randolph Kansas Free For Arts (KFA) is an arts-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2014 by Hank Osterhout and Megan O'Brien. The two combined their passion and skills for the arts to provide community programming that promotes wellness
- [Habitat for Humanity - A KC Oasis Volunteering Event](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-of-kansas-city-volunteering-event) - In partnership with KCAC, Kansas City Oasis is co-hosting a volunteering event for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City! Typical Day *Go directly to your construction site at 8 a.m. (will be announced one week prior to event) *Prayer or devotion (optional) and sign-in. *Break for lunch around 12 p.m. (must provide yourself). *Day ends
- [Oasis At Nutcracker Laser Show](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-nutcracker-laser-show) - Join us for this family-friendly event. This show combines Tchaikovsky with animation and laser lights. We will explore the decorations and train exhibits in the Grand Hall, then meet outside of Rocky Mountain Chocolate at 2:45 p.m. to head down to the Gottlieb Planetarium for the 25-minute show. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-3) - Join fellow Oasians for some tasty Mexican food and lively conversation! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Debbie Barker, "Let the Wild Be Free"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-debbie-barker-let-the-wild-be-free) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Debbie Barker of Lakeside Nature Center, "Let the Wild Be Free" Musical Guest: Chris Foster (https://www.facebook.com/chrisfostersongs/) Community Moment: JJ Cantrell *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by
- [Sunday Gathering: Dawn Buehler, "Friends of the Kaw"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dawn-buehler-friends-of-the-kaw) - Featured Speaker: Dawn Buehler, "Friends of the Kaw the Kansas River and the Watershed" Musical Guest: Coyote Bill Duo Community Moment: David Krampus Dawn Buehler is the Kansas Riverkeeper® & Executive Director of Friends of the Kaw. In addition to managing the daily activities of FOK, she monitors, responds to and mediates suspected pollution incidents
- [Sunday Gathering: Nathan Bailey, "Bitcoin: So What?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-nathan-bailey-bitcoin-so-what) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Nathan Bailey, "Bitcoin: So What?" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Aaron Guerra The roller coaster ride story of bitcoin embedded in evolving history of humanity's use and abuse of
- [Sunday Gathering: Vyckie Garrison, "No Longer Quivering"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-vyckie-garrison-no-longer-quivering) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Vyckie Garrison, "No Longer Quivering: A Former Quiverfull Mother Answers Your Questions" Musical Guest: Flutrio (https://www.facebook.com/kcflutechoir/) Community Moment: Audra Alexander Vyckie Garrison was once a prominent member of the Quiverfull
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-2) - Join fellow Oasians for grub, drinks and lively conversation! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Chili Cook-Off](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-chili-cook-off-2) - Is your chili recipe the best? Come test your skills against your fellow Oasians for fun, prizes, and bragging rights! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4fa4a92da7f49-2ndannual Not a cook? Come judge the contest! Cast your ballot and help determine the winners. We are also holding a raffle and need donations of items if you have something to
- [Sunday Gathering Featured speaker: Jade Osborne, Voler: Thieves of Flight](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jade-osborne-voler-thieves-of-flight) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. It's costume day in the kids' room! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Jade Osborne Bellequest, Mary English, Carolyn Fisher: Voler – Thieves of Flight Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey Community Moment: Kids' Halloween Parade Voler (Volay)
- [Sunday Gathering: Dave Warnock, "Dying Out Loud"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dave-warnock-dying-out-loud) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dave Warnock, "Dying Out Loud" (https://www.facebook.com/DaveWarnock.DyingOutLoud/) Community Moment: Taylor Gibson Musical Guest: Kemet the Phantom (https://www.facebook.com/kemetthephantom/) Dave Warnock, a former evangelical pastor and now atheist, was diagnosed
- [KC Oasis Scavenger Saturday at the Kemper](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-scavenger-saturday-at-the-kemper) - Meet other Oasians at 11:00am near the gift shop. Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at Kemper Museum! This is a FREE family friendly event and a great way to get to know other Oasians! *Latecomers should be able to easily find the group. At least one person will
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "The Craft of Acting"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-the-craft-of-acting) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "The Craft of Acting" Community Moment: Autumn Winegar Musical Guest: SecondChance Duo (https://www.facebook.com/secondchancetheduo/) Good acting matters when it comes to telling deeply moving stories
- [Oasis Adult Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-adult-happy-hour) - Join us at Char Bar in Westport for an end-of-the-summer celebration! It is a great place to play games and eat great food. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Downtown/Midtown Lunch](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-downtown-midtown-lunch) - Join fellow Oasians for a midweek lunch! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Lynn Barnett, Modern Family Alliance](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-lynn-barnett-modern-family-alliance) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Lynn Barnett, Modern Family Alliance Community Moment: Lila and Erica Shaumeyer Musical Guest: Bráulio Bosi (https://www.facebook.com/bosibraulio/) Lynn Barnett is a clinical social worker and one of the
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-32) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner at iPhotower](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-at-iphotower) - Let's get together for great food and conversation! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Fun – 26th Annual Scare-It Halloween](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-fun-26th-annual-scare-it-halloween) - This will be Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood's 26th "Scare-It" halloween event. This event services thousands of kids and adults in the urban core, providing a safe and fun environment for all to trick-or-treat on Halloween night. Two Oasians are hosting open houses afterward, at 133 N. Elmwood and 118 N. Clinton Place. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scare-it-halloween-2019-registration-59199759073 *By participating in
- [Sunday Gathering: Robyn Ratcliff, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-robyn-ratcliff-wildwood-outdoor-education-center) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Robyn Ratcliff, Executive Director, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center (https://wildwoodctr.org/) Community Moment: Nate Brame Musical Guest: Unfit Wives (https://www.facebook.com/unfitwives/) All kids benefit from active, engaging summer programs. Summer
- [KC Oasis Adult Happy Hour at District. Pour House + Kitchen](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-adult-happy-hour-at-district-pour-house-kitchen) - Let's get together for some fun and frivolity!
- [Sunday Gathering/Volunteer Event: Sandwiches for Free Hot Soup KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-volunteer-event-sandwiches-for-free-hot-soup-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Activity begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Community Moment: James Skinner This Sunday we will make sandwiches for Free Hot Soup Kansas City. Free Hot Soup's (FHS) goal is simple: to share with those who need it within the Kansas City metro area. Use this
- [KC Oasis Goes Camping!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-goes-camping) - Join your fellow Oasians for a fall camping trip! We will set up camp on Friday evening, spend all day together on Saturday, and then head back to Kansas City on Sunday morning. Tickets are $10 per person. Your ticket reserves a camping space for you with our group, s’mores on Friday night, breakfast on
- [Nick Marshall At Los Cabos](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/nick-marshall-at-los-cabos) - Join us for tacos and the amazing sound of our friend, Nick Marshall. The show is outside on the patio. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Mike Enos, Executive Director, MINDDRIVE.org](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-mike-enos-executive-director-minddrive-org) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Mike Enos, Executive Director, MINDDRIVE.org Community Moment: Jack Cooley Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell MINDDRIVE is an educational organization serving high school students in the KC Metro
- [Sunday Gathering: Michael Hunt, Jackson County CASA](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-michael-hunt-jackson-county-casa) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michael Hunt, Jackson County CASA Community Moment: Baby welcoming! Musical Guest: Mikal Shapiro (https://www.facebook.com/mikalshapiromusic/) Come and learn about the vital role this organization plays in the lives
- [Oasis at the Fringe Kick-Off Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-the-fringe-kick-off-party) - Meet up with your Oasis friends at the Fringe Festival Kick-Off Party! This is a fun way to find out what Fringe is offering this year and to make festival plans with your Oasis friends. Admission to the party is $10 and includes food and drinks (you may also need to purchase the $5 festival
- [KC Oasis Volunteers to Help the Homeless with Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/help-the-homeless-with-micah-ministry) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Volunteers for the Homeless with Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-with-micah-ministry-to-help-the-homeless) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering Featured Speaker: Hector Garcia, "On Alpha Gods and Chimpanzee Presidents"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-hector-garcia-on-alpha-gods-and-chimpanzee-presidents) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Hector Garcia, "On Alpha Gods and Chimpanzee Presidents" Community Moment: Community TBA Musical Guest:TBA Hector is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of combat-related post traumatic
- [Oasis Community Service Event](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-community-service-event) - Instead of our regular Sunday gathering, we will be putting together hygiene kits for Micah Ministry. Micah is a longtime friend of Oasis that feeds, clothes, and offers hygiene and medical treatment for Kansas City's homeless and working poor communities. If you are able, please bring empty prescription pill bottles, shampoo, conditioner, or lotion. Trial-size
- [Shakespeare In Love!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/shakespeare-in-love) - Sunday, June 16th, in lieu of Sunday gathering, Kansas City Oasis is going to see Shakespeare In Love! at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, your favorite summer snacks, and some bug spray then come hang out with your community, in your community! Its open lawn seating, first come,
- [Social Events in Lieu of Regular Sunday Gatherings in June](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/social-events-instead-of-regular-sunday-gatherings-in-the-month-of-june) - Hello Everyone! Kansas City Oasis has planned various social events in the month of June in lieu of the regular Sunday gatherings. This Sunday, we're visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial on Sunday at 2:30pm. Hope you can join us! When: Sunday, June 9th @ 2:30pm-5pm Where: World War I Museum and Memorial 2
- [Oasis Pride Family Day!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-pride-family-day) - Every year, people come together at Kansas City Pride to celebrate our city's vibrant LGBTQIA community. We are meeting up at Pride for good food, dancing, and so much love and support. Whether this is your first Pride event or your 49th, come join the party! #BeAcceptingAndBeAccepted #PeopleAreMoreImportantThanBeliefs What you need to know: We'll have
- [KC Oasis Potluck!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-potluck-2) - Bring your favorite brunch dish to share and enjoy a potluck meal with your Oasis community! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday at Knuckleheads](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-at-knuckleheads) - In lieu of the regular Sunday gathering, join us for food, live music and dancing. Knuckleheads is kid friendly on Sunday as long as kids are accompanied by an adult . *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [KC Oasis Summer Picnic!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-summer-picnic) - Join us for our annual summer picnic in the park! Bring a dish to share, a blanket or chair, and come enjoy some quality company. This is in lieu of the regular Sunday gathering. By participating in this event you agree to abide by the KC Oasis Code of Conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-28) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-29) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-27) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Midweek Dinner: O’Dowd’s Gastrobar](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-odowds-gastrobar) - Come join your friends and make new ones over some Irish fare. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [Featured speaker: Nate Brame, "Remember to Breathe"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/featured-speaker-nate-brame-remember-to-breathe) - Featured Speaker: Nate Brame, "Remember to Breathe" Community Moment: Jim Fiske Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Nate has survived a brain surgery and seizure that people don’t typically live through. He was a chef for 10 years and now has started a coffee business. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [Sunday Gathering: Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelievers, Inc.](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-mandisa-thomas-of-black-nonbelievers-inc) - Featured Speaker: Mandisa Thomas Community Moment: Community Group Recap Musical Guest: Chris Foster Mandisa Thomas, a native of New York City, is a founder and current president of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, black nationalism and a bit of Islam. As a child she loved
- [National WWI Museum & Memorial Visit](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/national-wwi-museum-memorial-visit) - We're breaking out of the confines of the Uptown Theater and heading to the Liberty Memorial. Join us around 2:30 pm. Feel free to arrive early and have a late lunch in the Over Their Cafe or bring your own and have a picnic on the lawn. We'll begin the tour at 2:30 pm. The
- [Sunday Gathering: "Life After Conversion Therapy"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-life-after-conversion-therapy) - Featured Speaker: Zachary Mallory Community Moment: Erica Batton Musical Guest: Aleia y Ryan Conversion Therapy is currently banned in 16 states and many states, including Missouri, have pending legislation to bring a ban to this discredited practice. Conversion Therapy is an attempt to change sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity and is often aligned
- [Sunday Gathering: Darrel Ray, The New Civil Religion](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-darrel-ray-the-new-civil-religion) - Featured Speaker: Darrel Ray Musical Guest: Beau Bledsoe (www.facebook.com/beau.bledsoe) Community Moment: John Mueter About the speaker: Dr. 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
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-26) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Midweek Dinner: Blue Yuu](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-blue-yuu)
- [Twyla Dell, Ph.D., "The Once and Future Kansas City"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/twyla-dell-ph-d-the-once-and-future-kansas-city) - Featured Speaker: Twyla Dell, Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: Coleen Dieker Stories from our town make up a fabric of daring adventures and daunting work. Pioneers to the river bend built the town with wood in the 1820s. The next generation built the city with coal in the 1880s. The automobile came to Kansas City
- [Sunday Gathering: Rowan Stewart, "The Myth of Morality"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-stewart-the-myth-of-morality) - Featured Speaker: Rowan Stewart Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Lila Shaumeyer Rowan Stewart is the director of activism for The Kansas City Atheist Coalition and the community outreach manager for Kansas City Oasis. In 2009, he deconverted from fundamentalist Christianity and since then, spends his time speaking at churches, schools and secular forums about
- [Veterans Cookout Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/veterans-cookout-party) - We will be grilling out and partying with the veterans at St. Michael's, and we could use some help to make it a fun day for everyone. This will be a 'family picnic' kind of event, so feel free to bring your chairs, blankets, soccer balls and children. Kansas City Atheist Coalition will be providing
- [Oasis Pride Night!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-pride-night) - Every year, people come together at Kansas City Pride to celebrate our city's vibrant LGBTQIA community. We are meeting up at Pride for good food, dancing, and so much love and support. Whether this is your first Pride event or your 49th, come join the party! #BeAcceptingAndBeAccepted #PeopleAreMoreImportantThanBeliefs What you need to know: We'll have
- [Seth Andrews, "Not Everyone Who Disagrees With You Is Hitler"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/seth-andrews-not-everyone-who-disagrees-with-you-is-hitler) - IT'S OASIS' FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Seth Andrews, "Not Everyone Who Disagrees With You Is Hitler" Musical Guest: Ernest James Zydeco (www.facebook.com/ejzydeco/) Community Moment: Carrah Quigley Seth Andrews, a
- [Sunday Gathering: Dr. Monique Johnston, "What Are the Humanities?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-monique-johnston-what-are-the-humanities-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Monique Johnston, "What Are the Humanities? Are the Humanities Still Valuable?" Musical Guest: TBA Community Moment: Rebecca Mosley What are the Humanities? Are the Humanities still
- [Sunday Gathering: Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-game-day) - Game Day! Come play games and socialize! Kids are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Food and alcohol are available. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Kelly Hewitt, Immigration Law and Asylum](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-kelly-hewitt-immigration-law-and-asylum) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Kelly Hewitt, Immigration Law and Asylum: Demystifying the Asylum Process Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey Community Moment: TBA Asylum law is so complex, an entire semester of law
- [Oasis Gets Funky!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-gets-funky) - Let's get funky and dance! Come join us at Funky Town for great drinks and disco music! 🎶Won't you take me to, FUNKY TOWN🎶 Oasis will have tables reserved for 20 members. First come, first served! Doors open at 8pm. 🎵💃🕺💃🕺🎵 What you need to know: * You must be 21 or older * Funky
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-25) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Amy van der Drift](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-amy-van-der-drift) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Amy van der Drift Musical Guest: Kelly Werts (facebook.com/kellywertsmusic) Community Moment: Nate Brame Amy van der Drift was born and raised in the KC area and now
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-6) - Oasis 101 Discover what Oasis is all about, have questions answered, and meet new people! Everyone welcome!
- [Sundays gathering has been cancelled due to inclement weather](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-monique-johnston-what-are-the-humanities) - Sunday Gathering Canceled
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-24) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: David Fitzgerald, "Case Dismissed: The Case for Christ!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-david-fitzgerald-case-dismissed-the-case-for-christ) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: David Fitzgerald Musical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ Community Moment: Jozef Hanretty How airtight IS Christian apologist Lee Strobel’s “Case for Christ”? Whether you’re a fan of Strobel
- [Sunday Gathering: Gary Blakely, "The Future of Personal Transportation"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-gary-blakely-the-future-of-personal-transportation) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Gary Blakely, Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Gary Blakely was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He developed an interest in mechanical things very early, which led to
- [Sunday Gathering: Ron Ruhnke, "The Perils, Pitfalls & Possibilities of Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ron-ruhnke-the-perils-pitfalls-possibilities-of-community) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "The Perils, Pitfalls and Possibilities of Community" Musical Guest: Ryan Head Community Moment: Nate Bailey Individuality vs. community. Self vs. other(s). Selfishness vs. altruism. Self-reliance
- [Sunday Gathering: Core Values on Stage](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-core-values-on-stage) - JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST GATHERING IN OUR NEW LOCATION UPTOWN THEATER 3700 BROADWAY BLVD KCMO Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Musical Guest: Alan White Duo Kids' Room: Engineering Skills. Your kids will learn
- [Sunday Gathering: Sharon Cantrell, Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-sharon-cantrell-micah-ministry) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Sharon Cantrell, Micah Ministry Musical Guest: Brian Ruskin https://www.facebook.com/brianruskinmusic/ Community Moment: Jude Lane A long-time Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) member, Sharon Cantrell returned to the Kansas
- [Sunday Gathering: Ron Ruhnke, "Perils, Pitfalls and Possibilities of Individuality"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ron-ruhnke-perils-pitfalls-and-possibilities-of-individuality) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "The Perils, Pitfalls and Possibilities of Individuality" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Susana Bruhn Individuality vs. community. Self vs. other(s). Selfishness vs. altruism. Self-reliance
- [Sunday Gathering: Dr. Darrel Ray, "You Are Not Your Voices"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-darrel-ray-you-are-not-your-voices) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray Musical Guest: Beau Bledsoe Community Moment: Barb (aka Janie) Miller From early childhood we are taught and told things to think and believe. Many of
- [Sunday Gathering: Jenna Dolecek, Catholic Charities Refugee Devopment Coordinator](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-jenna-dolecek-catholic-charities-refugee-devt-coordinator) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Jenna Dolecek, Refugee Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Musical Guest: The Sextet Community Moment: Melody Petet Jenna Dolecek is the Refugee
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-8) - Join us after the potluck for games, fun and frivolity! The venue is wheelchair-accessible, and kids are welcome with a parent or guardian. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-23) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Potluck!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-potluck) - Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a potluck meal with your Oasis community! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Quigley, "The Parliament Report"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-quigley-the-parliament-report) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Quigley, "The Parliament Report" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell With eight days of Interfaith dialog, Indigenous wisdom, environmental calls to action and bringing voices to women's dignity,
- [Sunday Gathering: Deb Vacek, "Hiking the Appalachian Trail"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-deb-vacek-hiking-the-appalachian-trail) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Deb Vacek, "Hiking the Appalachian Trail" Community Moment: Joshua Stuart Musical Guest: Rick Kloog Deb Vacek grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and settled in Kansas City in
- [Oasis On Ice](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-on-ice) - 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! Crown Center Ice Terrace 46th Season: Admission- Regular admission is $7, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and
- [Sunday Gathering: Scott Cruce, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-scott-cruce-big-brothers-big-sisters-kansas-city) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Scott Cruce, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City https://www.bbbskc.org/ Community Moment: Daniel Harris Musical Guest: Kansas City Flute Choir Quartet http://www.kcflutechoir.org/ Scott Cruce is the director of
- [Sunday Gathering: Sam Phillips, "Tribal Sovereignty: Nations, Not Minorities."](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-sam-phillips-tribal-sovereignty-nations-not-minorities) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Samantha Phillips, "Tribal Sovereignty: Nations, Not Minorities" Community Moment: Bre Wasinger Musical Guest: Bráulio Bosi https://www.facebook.com/bosibraulio/ In this discussion, we will cover common misconceptions of tribal nations
- [Sunday Gathering: Gary Blakely, "Answering Dell's Call: The Future of Personal Transportation, Hybrid Electric, Electric, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vehicles"](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) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Gary Blakely, "Answering Dell's Call: The Future of Personal Transportation, Hybrid Electric, Electric, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Vehicles" Community Moment: Nate Bailey Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Gary
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-22) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Chili Cook-Off!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-chili-cook-off) - Is your chili recipe the best? Come test your skills against your fellow Oasians for fun, prizes, and bragging rights! Not a cook? Come judge the contest! Cast your ballot and help determine the winners. We are also holding a raffle and need donations of items if you have something to contribute. To sign up
- [Kansas City Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-oasis-blood-drive-5) - How many lives will YOU save November 11? Community 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
- [Sunday Gathering: Ash Allee, "Resistance and Persistence"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ash-allee-resistance-and-persistence) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ash Allee "Resistance and Persistence: Responding to Burnout in Oppressive Times" Community Moment: Stacy Hotchkiss Musical Guest: Brooke Kafka https://www.facebook.com/SaxyDreads/ Ash R. Allee, LMSW, is a social
- [Sunday Gathering - C.J. Janovy: How to Win Hearts and Minds by Losing](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-c-j-janovy-how-to-win-hearts-and-minds-by-losing) - Featured Speaker: C.J. Janovy, "How to Win Hearts and Minds by Losing" Community Moment: MK Mustard Musical Guest: Celia Albon https://www.facebook.com/CeliaAlbonHarpist/ LGBT 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.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-21) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Adult S'mores Party!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/adult-smores-party) - Join your Oasis friends at Sally and Mark Mendon's home for an evening of s'mores and socializing. Grab 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. Address will be messaged
- [KC Oasis at Deanna Rose: Hayride and Pumpkin Patch](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-deanna-rose-hayride-and-pumpkin-patch) - 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. We'll meet at 1pm and try to
- [Sunday Gathering: E. Andrew Boyd, "Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-e-andrew-boyd-beyond-comprehension-a-scientific-look) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: E. Andrew Boyd, "Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look at the Challenge of Knowing Everything" Community Moment: Daniel Harris Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell "It is of great use
- [Swarner Park Cleanup and Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/swarner-park-cleanup-and-picnic) - “Hands Solve Human Problems" We have adopted Swarner Park in Shawnee, KS, and will be doing a picnic and cleanup on September 20th at 6 p.m. After this cleanup we will earn a sign indicating that the park has been adopted by Kansas City Oasis! This cleanup will take place 4 times a year,
- [Sunday Gathering: Seft Hunter, Exec. Director, Communities Creating Opportunity](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/seft-hunter-exec-director-communities-creating-opportunity) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Seft Hunter, Executive Director, Communities Creating Opportunity Musical Guest: Rick Kloog Community Moment: Roger Pick Seft Hunter, Ph. D., is the executive director of Communities Creating Opportunity.
- [Sunday Gathering: Lily Fouts, "From Fugitive Child to Globetrotter"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-lily-fouts-from-fugitive-child-to-globetrotter) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Lily Fouts "5 Things My Fugitive Childhood Taught Me About Authentic Travel" Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: Calvin Arsenia When Lily Ann Fouts was a child, her
- [Sunday Gathering: Taylor Gibson, "Stuck In The Middle With You"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-taylor-gibson-stuck-in-the-middle-with-you) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Taylor Gibson, "Stuck In The Middle With You - How Bi Erasure and Invisibility Alienate People, Both Inside and Outside The Community" Community Moment: Brooke Thomsen Musical
- [Sunday Gathering: Twyla Dell, "Can a City Change Its Fuel Habits?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-twyla-dell-can-a-city-change-its-fuel-habits-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Twyla Dell, "Can a City Change Its Fuel Habits?" Community Moment: Erin Schinasi Musical Guest: Mickey P. Pioneers to the river bend who would become Kansas Citians
- [Picnic, Geocaching, and Disc Golf at Legacy Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/picnic-geocaching-and-disc-golf-at-legacy-park) - Join your fellow Oasians for a fun afternoon picnic at the Legacy Park in Lee's Summit. We will meet at the shelter closest to the Disc Golf course so feel free to bring your discs if you want to play a round. Additionally, Mark and Sally Mendon have offered to lead a geocache hunt! Regardless
- [KC Oasis Swarner Park Cleanup and Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-swarner-park-cleanup-and-picnic) - "Human Hands Solve Human Problems" We have adopted Swarner Park in Shawnee, KS, and will be doing a picnic and cleanup on September 6th at 6 p.m. After this cleanup we will earn a sign indicating that the park has been adopted by Kansas City Oasis! This cleanup will take place 4 times a year,
- [The Whole Person – Planting Independence Yard Cleanup Event](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/the-whole-person-planting-independence-yard-cleanup-event) - 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. As we'll likely work up an appetite, we'll plan a lunch gathering afterward. Participants will need to sign
- [Sunday Gathering: A Very Fishy Missouri: The Importance of Stream Conservation](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-a-very-fishy-missouri-the-importance-of-stream-conservation) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Niki Atkipis Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: TBA Conservation starts at home. What does stream health say about the quality of our local ecosystem? What does it
- [Sunday Gathering: Ryan Bell, "From a Year Without God to Life After God"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/ryan-bell-from-a-year-without-god-to-life-after-god) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ryan Bell, "From a Year Without God to Life After God" Community Moment: Darrel Ray Musical Guest: Kelly Hunt Duo After nearly 20 years of pastoral ministry
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour at Knuckleheads](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-at-knuckleheads) - 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. By participating in this event you agree to abide by the KC Oasis Code of Conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-20) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Lisa Hardwick, "Profiles of Women in Action, Part 2"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-lisa-hardwick-profiles-of-women-in-action-part-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Lisa White Hardwick, "Profiles of Women in Action Part II: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the DEED Foundation" Community Moment: Karin Bauer Musical Guest: TBA Lisa
- [The Phantastics Album Release Party](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/the-phantastics-album-release-party) - If you come to Oasis then you probably know Jacob Cantrell (aka JJ). He's kind, talented, enthusiastic, and his band is having an album debut party this weekend. It'd be a great show of support to get as many Oasis booties shaking on the dance floor as possible, and if you've ever been to a Phantastics concert
- [Aron Ra, "Atheist Awe and Wonder"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/aron-ra-atheist-awe-and-wonder) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Aron Ra, "Atheist Awe and Wonder" Community Moment: Dr. Hector Garcia Musical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ Aron Ra will talk about "Atheist Awe and Wonder," refuting a common
- [Steve Arkin, Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health and Suicide](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/steve-arkin-breaking-the-stigma-of-mental-health-and-suicide) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Steve Arkin, staff neurologist at Saint Luke's Kansas City, "Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health and Suicide: A Personal Perspective" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Amanda
- [Marilee Harrison, "On Breathing and Walking at the Same Time"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/marilee-harrison-on-breathing-and-walking-at-the-same-time) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Marilee Harrison, "On Breathing and Walking at the Same Time" Community Moment: John Mueter Musical Guest: JT Eberhard “Reality is known through reason.” That’s one of our
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-18) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless
- [Kansas City Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-oasis-blood-drive-4) - How many lives will YOU save August 26? Community 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
- [Sunday gathering: Cheryl Kulp, "A Conversation About Special Education"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-cheryl-kulp) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Cheryl Kulp Community Moment: Melody Petet Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell School can be challenging enough for kids, and any additional challenges can all but put an education out
- [Emma Barnett, MOCSA, Supporting Survivors of Sexual Harassment](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/emma-barnett-mocsa-supporting-survivors-of-sexual-harassment) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Emma Barnett, Education and Outreach Specialist, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault "How to Support Survivors of Sexual Harassment" Musical Guest: Sky Smeed https://www.skysmeed.com/ Emma joined MOCSA as
- [Sunday Gathering: Melanie Phillips, "Adventures in Nana-Sitting"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-melanie-phillips-adventures-in-nana-sitting) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Melanie Phillips, "Adventures in Nana-Sitting" Community Moment: Mikayla Dreyer Musical Guest: Joe Schoonover Many of us will find ourselves in the position of being a caretaker for
- [Volunteer Opportunity: KC Oasis at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-kc-oasis-at-micah-ministry) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Joshua Stewart, How to Change Hearts and Minds](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-stewart-how-to-change-hearts-and-minds-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Joshua Stewart, "How to Win Every Argument: Understanding How to Change Hearts and Minds" Community Moment: Chris Hotchkiss Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Joshua will be sharing his
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Sleepyhead Beds](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-sleepyhead-beds) - Living our values: Human hands solve human problems. Meaning comes from making a difference. Sleepyhead Beds improves the quality of life for Kansas City-area children and their families by providing clean, recycled beds and bedding. KC Oasis will be joining KCAC to assist with warehouse organization at Sleepyhead Beds. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to
- [Sunday Gathering: Lynne Thomson, Lessons Learned from Caring for 14 Ounce Patients and Their Families](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lynne-thomson) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Lynne Thomson Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: John Svoboda http://svobodaguitar.com/ Lynne is the oldest of 4 brothers and sister, all of whom were born on a farm in Alden,
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "Owning Beauty"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-owning-beauty) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Owning Beauty" Community Moment: Ann Anderson Musical Guest: FIRE DOG https://www.facebook.com/firedogstl/ What is the relationship between beauty and power? The more a woman claims her
- [Sunday Gathering: Two Atheists Go to Sunday School](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-two-atheists-go-to-sunday-school) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Rex Burks and Owen Younger, "Did you hear the one about the two atheists who went to Sunday School?" Community Moment: Melanie Phillips Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey
- [Sunday Gathering: Cancelled](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-stewart-how-to-change-hearts-and-minds) - Our gathering for June 24th has been cancelled. Please join us on July 1st.
- [Sunday Gathering: Judy Bishop, "Holy Cow - What Do I Do Now?!?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-judy-bishop-holy-cow-what-do-i-do-now) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Judy Bishop, "Holy Cow – What Do I Do Now?!?" Community Moment: Susi Bocks Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Judy received her BSN from Webster University and her
- [Sunday Gathering: Debi Jackson](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-debi-jackson) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Debi Jackson Community Moment: Amanda Niedzwiecki Musical Guest: Beau Bledsoe – http://www.beaubledsoe.com/ Debi Jackson lives with her husband and two children in Kansas City, Missouri. She
- [Sunday Gathering: John Hess, The Eco Twins: Ecology, Economics](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-john-hess-the-eco-twins-ecology-economics) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: John Hess, Ph.D., "The Eco Twins: Ecology, Economics, and the rules of the game" Community Moment: Darnell Hunt Musical Guest: Lauren Krum https://www.facebook.com/laurenkrumsings/ John has worked his entire
- [Sunday Gathering: Darrel Ray, Your SocioSexual Orientation](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-darrel-ray-your-sociosexual-orientation) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Darrel Ray, "Your SocioSexual Orientation and Its Impact on Relationships" Community Moment: Merna Solomon Musical Guest: TBA Just as we tend to have different social styles,
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-19) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-blood-drive) - How many lives will YOU save June 24? Community 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
- [Neighborhood Cleanup Around Delta Athenaeum](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/neighborhood-cleanup-around-delta-athenaeum) - Living our values: Human Hands Solve Human Problems ** RESCHEDULED (C'mon, Mother Nature!) ** Let's celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up and brightening the area around our meeting place! Trash bags will be provided. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Marilee Harrison, "When Values Collide, Everyday Ethics"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-marilee-harrison-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Marilee Harrison Community Moment: Julie Whistman Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Ever been asked how you can be good as a secular person? We have values! Though
- [Sunday Gathering: Garrett Griffin, Racism in KC-Police Shootings](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-garrett-griffin-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Garrett Griffin, "Racism in Kansas City: Police Shootings" Community Moment: Brittani Rhoades Musical Guest: TBD An examination of the causes behind police shootings of unarmed
- [Helen Austen, KC Oasis Executive Director](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/helen-austen-kc-oasis-executive-director) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Austin, KC Oasis Executive Director Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Tracer Heights https://www.facebook.com/tracerheights/ Helen is a social entrepreneur, community organizer and national speaker. She holds a
- [Fourth Anniversary Picnic!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/fourth-anniversary-picnic) - Celebrate the fourth anniversary of our Oasis community! We'll be in Shelter 4 in beautiful Antioch Park. Bring a dish to share; paper products will be provided.
- [Sunday Gathering: Charlie Upchurch, KCUR Announcer, "Building Community and Meaning Through Grief"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-charlie-upchurch-kcur-announcer-building-community-and-meaning-through-grief) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Charlie Upchurch, "Building Community and Meaning Through Grief" Community Moment: Veronica Brown Musical Guest: Kadesh Flow https://www.kadeshflow.com/ Just prior to losing her mother to brain cancer in
- [Sunday Gathering: Eric Wells, I See Dead People and So Should You!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-eric-wells-i-see-dead-people-and-so-should-you) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Eric Wells, Genealogist, "I See Dead People and So Should You" Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ There has been a surge of interest in
- [Sunday Gathering, Kristi Blagg of Cornerstones of Care](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-with-guest-musician-mikal-shapiro) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Kristy Blagg Family Recruitment Specialist Cornerstones of Care Community Moment: Jim Fisk Musical Guest: Mikal Shapiro https://mikalshapiro.com/ Kids: TBD Cornerstones of Care partners with children, young
- [Sunday Gathering: Mike Aus, "The Reason Why: Practicing the Art of Reason"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-mike-aus-practicing-the-art-of-reason) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Mike Aus, "The Reason Why: Practicing the Art of Reason" Community Moment: Lindsay Vanzandt Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Kids: Maundy Thursday - soap drive for Micah
- [Sunday Gathering: Helen Austen, KC Oasis Executive Director](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-austen-kc-oasis-executive-director-2) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Austin, KC Oasis Executive Director Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Nick Marshall of The Cowardly Lions https://www.facebook.com/TheCowardlyLions/ Kids: TBD Helen is a social entrepreneur, community
- [Carrah Q, "Going Secular" and KC Oasis' 4th Anniversary!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/carrah-q-going-secular-and-kc-oasis-4th-anniversary) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Going Secular" and KC Oasis' 4th Anniversary! Community Moment: Helen Austen Musical Guest: Ernest James Zydeco https://www.facebook.com/ejzydeco/ Kids: TBD Going Secular On the 4th Anniversary
- [Sunday Gathering: Michelle Morgan, "Creating Community for the Good of Humanity"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-michelle-morgan-creating-community-for-the-good-of-humanity) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michelle Morgan, "Creating Community for the Good of Humanity" Community Moment: Darrin Kabel Musical Guest: Mike Perkins Kids: TBD Michelle Morgan has a bachelor's degree in
- [Sunday Gathering: James Morgan, "Making the Most of Your 35: The Power of Being Intentional in the Use of Our Time"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-timothy-a-holman-jr-of-take-note-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: James Morgan Community Moment: Stacy Morton Musical Guest: Gullywasher https://www.facebook.com/GWSHER/ Kids: St. Patrick's Day James Morgan is a former full-time evangelical pastor who deconverted after 20 years
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-17) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Natasha Parker: "Ask a Relationship and Sex Expert"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/natasha-parker-ask-a-relationship-and-sex-expert) - Featured Speaker: Natasha Parker, "Ask a Relationship and Sex Expert" Community Moment: Nate Brame Musical Guest: Chad Vaughn https://www.facebook.com/thechadvaughn/ Kids: Daylight saving time Natasha Parker is an experienced Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist with over 20 years of experience working directly with couples, individuals and families. She regularly presents at a variety of
- [Sunday Gathering: Lisa Hardwick, "The KC Athenaeum"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-lisa-hardwick-the-kc-athenaeum) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Lisa White Hardwick, "The Kansas City Athenaeum: A Profile of Women in Action" Community Moment: Gilbert Moore Musical Guest: Doctor's Notes Kids: Talent show
- [Sunday Gathering: Leo d'Entremont: "The Immune System, Just the Facts"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-marilee-harrison-reality-is-known-through-reason) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Leo d'Entremont Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Nick Marshall Kids: Purim and Holi The immune system may be the most misunderstood function of the human body. Sadly,
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/2139) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Christi Miller, "Human Trafficking in KC"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-christi-miller-human-trafficking-in-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Christi Miller, "Break Every Chain: Human Trafficking in Kansas City" Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Sky Smeed https://www.skysmeed.com/home Kids: Mardi Gras Break Every Chain is a
- [Oasis Midweek Dinner at Ponaks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-midweek-dinner-at-ponaks) - Let's celebrate surviving the first month of 2018 with a good ol' fashioned Oasis Mid-Week dinner! Join your Oasis family at Ponak's Mexican kitchen for a little taco therapy. As always if you have any questions please reach out to Josh Laws or Helena Bergstrom. Check out the menu ahead of time here: http://www.ponaksmexicankitchen.com/menu.html *By
- [Oasis at Stockyards Brewing Co. with The Short Round String Band](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-at-stockyards-brewing-co-with-the-short-round-string-band) - JAN28 Oasis at Stockyards Brewing Co. with The Short Round String Band Join your friends for an afternoon of bluegrass after Oasis! No cover charge. Kid friendly (but it is a bar) We did this once before and it was an awesome event but I will say the place fills up QUICK. I'll try to
- [Stitch N' Gritch](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/stitch-n-gritch) - Fellow Oasian Lila Shaumeyer is opening her home and sharing her knitting talent with the community! Regardless of your skill level, feel free to come over and loop and purl your way into the new year. This will be a reoccurring event. If you're interested please message Lila and she will send you her address.
- [Volunteer Opportunity: Micah Ministries](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-micah-ministries-2) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [Sunday Gathering: Ray Hill, renowned Houston LGBT activist](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ray-hill-renowned-houston-lgbt-activist) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ray Hill, renowned Houston LGBT activist Community Moment: Erin Schnasi Musical Guest: TBD Kids: Valentine's Day *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by
- [Sunday Gathering: Cam Awesome, "The Right Way to be Right"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-cam-awesome-the-right-way-to-be-right) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Cam Awesome, "The Right Way to be Right" Community Moment: Bill Thomson Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Kids: 13th Amendment freedom day Cam was raised in an
- [Sunday Gathering: Nathaniel Bozarth](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/2096) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Nathaniel Bozarth Community Moment: Tay Cameron Musical Guest: TBA Kids: Surprise happy notes Nathaniel Bozarth is an ethnographer and producer with Brainroot Light & Sound. He has
- [Sunday Gathering: Debi Jackson, "Intentional Inclusivity: Creating a Transgender-Friendly Environment"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-19) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Debi Jackson "Intentional Inclusivity: Creating a Transgender-Friendly Environment" Community Moment: Carolyn Martin Musical Guest: Brian Ruskin In support of her transgender daughter, Debi Jackson has become
- [Sunday Gathering: Sergio Moreno, "How I got Off Course But Found My Way After All"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-sergio-moreno-how-i-got-off-course-but-found-my-way-after-all) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Sergio Moreno, "How I Got Off Course But Found My Way After All" Community Moment: Carolyn Martin - Fi-team Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Sergio Moreno had everything
- [Micah Kubic, "We the People"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/micah-kubic-we-the-people) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Micah Kubic, "We the People: Defending Civil Rights" Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: TBD Kids: Belly laugh day Dr. Micah W. Kubic joined the ACLU of Kansas as
- [Carrah Q](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/carrah-q) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Carrah Q Community Moment: Lisa Phillips Musical Guest: Kemet the Phantom Kids: Snowflake day Carrah Q is a spiritual trainer, yoga teacher, lipstick aficionado, meditation instructor and
- [Michelle Morgan: Not Just Another New Year](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/michelle-morgan-not-just-another-new-year) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michelle Morgan, "Not Just Another New Year" Community Moment: Marlys Doerflinger Musical Guest: Joe Schoonover Trio Kids: Noisemakers and confetti As a former evangelical leader, Michelle
- [Sunday Gathering: Helen Austen, Community Moment and Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-austen-community-moment-and-potluck) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. This week's program will feature a community moment by our own Helen Austen, followed by a potluck. Helen is a social entrepreneur, community organizer and national speaker. She
- [Sunday Gathering: Panel Discussion, "It Takes a Village"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-panel-discussion-it-takes-a-village) - "It Takes a Village: A Panel Discussion on Raising the Next Generation" with licensed marriage and family therapist Teressa Thurwanger; Josh and Kate Laws, parents of boys ages 8 and 14; and grandparent Gilbert Moore. Community Moment: Mark Dixon Musical Guest: Flyzone Duo Kids: Gingerbread graham cracker houses *By participating in this event, you agree
- [Sunday Gathering: Mike Aus, "The Real Christmas Story"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-mike-aus-the-real-christmas-story) - Featured Speaker: Mike Aus, "The Real Christmas Story" Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: Clearly Guilty https://www.facebook.com/ClearlyGuilty/ Kids: Surprise happy notes Mike Aus is the executive director and founder of Houston Oasis, and the co-founder and director-at-large of the Oasis Network. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Mike spent four
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "Winter is Coming!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-winter-is-coming) - Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Winter is Coming!" Community Moment: Will Manning Musical Guest: Seaforms https://www.facebook.com/SEAFORMS/ Kids: Indoor obstacle course Welcome to the joy of winter!!! How do you feel about the cold, dark and bare season? Were you taught that sunny is good and cloudy is bad? This season has so much to offer us
- [Sunday Gathering: Marilee Harrison](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-marilee-harrison) - Featured Speaker: Marilee Harrison Community Moment: Lindsay Vanzandt Musical Guest: TBA Kids: Bubbles! About the speaker: Marilee Harrison graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology from the Wichita State University, and received a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Kansas. She is retired from a career in psychotherapy, specializing in
- [Sunday Gathering: Leo d'Entremont](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-leo-dentremont) - Featured Speaker: Leo d'Entremont Community Moment: Melanie Bolinger Musical Guest: TBA Kids: Thank-You Day Leo d'Entremont is a biologist, Army veteran, EMT, published author and an avid karaoke singer who just happens to be a transgender man. His views on gender dynamics and sexism in western society are informed by the unique perspective of a person who
- [Sunday Gathering: Tricia Bushnell, Midwest Innocence Project](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-tricia-bushnell-midwest-innocence-project) - Tricia Bushnell joined the Midwest Innocence Project in December 2013. Prior to coming to Kansas City, she served as clinical faculty at the Frank J. Remington Center’s Wisconsin Innocence Project, University of Wisconsin-Madison. There she supervised students in the investigation and litigation of innocence cases involving both DNA and non-DNA evidence. She also spearheaded a
- [Sunday Gathering: Kathie Hoffmann, LBSW, PLMFT](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-kathie-hoffmann-lbsw-plmft) - Kathie is a Licensed Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist. She loves to travel and experience new cultures and different beliefs but Kansas City is home. Kathie has over 10 years of experience working with grief and loss in the mental health field. She worked extensively with adoption and infertility at a local adoption
- [Volunteer Opportunity: Micah Ministries](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-micah-ministries) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: James Morgan, "Technology and the Hijacking of Our Mind, Time and Intentions"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-james-morgan-technology-and-the-hijacking-of-our-mind-time-and-intentions) - James Morgan is a former full-time evangelical pastor who de-converted after 20 years of systematic Bible study and church work. He now sells cybersecurity and lives a beautiful life with his wife, Michelle. Between them, they have seven children. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Helen Austen, "Life Beyond the Script"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-austen-life-beyond-the-script) - Helen Austen is President/Co-Founder of the Oasis Network and Executive Director/Founder of Kansas City Oasis. as well as a social entrepreneur, community organizer and national speaker. She holds a master’s degree in Human Services and a graduate certificate in Professional Counseling. With a vision for an alternative to faith-based community, Helen founded Kansas City Oasis in
- [Sunday Gathering: Dennis Fehr, "What's So Great About Picasso and Abstract Art?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dennis-fehr-whats-so-great-about-picasso-and-abstract-art) - *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Garrett Griffin](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-garrett-griffin) - About the speaker: Garrett S. Griffin is a political writer, activist, and author. He was born in Kansas City, studied at Missouri State University, and earned a graduate degree in history education from Rockhurst University. He formerly worked with special needs students in Grandview, Missouri, where he currently lives. You can find all his writings
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "Lessons From the Combat Zone"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-lessons-from-the-combat-zone) - In the 1960s, Northern Ireland was thrown into what would be become one of the longest civil wars in history. Known as “The Troubles,” this conflict would rip apart this tiny country, eventually making it one of the most heated and contentious conflict zones in the world. In 1998, finally, a peace agreement was signed.
- [Mummies of the World at Union Station](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/mummies-of-the-world-at-union-station) - Kansas City Oasis is going to view the Mummies of the World exhibit at Union Station! Mummies of the World portrays a once-in-a-lifetime collection of real mummies and artifacts from Europe, South America and Ancient Egypt! Portraying both natural and intentional mummification, this compelling collection includes ancient mummies dating back as far as 4,500 years.
- [End of Summer Picnic (No Sunday Gathering)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/end-of-summer-picnic-no-sunday-gathering) - Hey, Everyone! There's no gathering on the 24th of September but we can still get together and celebrate the end of the Summer. Come to Antioch Park and meet at the picnic area in front of the main playground around noon. This is a casual event so eat beforehand or feel free to bring a
- [Midweek Dinner at Boru Ramen](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-at-boru-ramen) - Join your Oasis family for some Asian noodles and conversation at Boru Ramen in Waldo. Ramen’s origins are hazy but one story has it after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid-1800s, a Chinese noodle dish skyrocketed in popularity with Japanese manual laborers and industrial workers looking for cheap and filling food.
- [Sunday Gathering: Cam F Awesome, "Boxing's Lessons"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-cam-f-awesome-boxings-lessons) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Cam F. Awesome, "Boxing's Lessons" Community Moment: Marilee Harrison Musical Guest: Joe Schoonover Kids: Making Grandparents Day cards for a senior home Join us as Cam
- [Sunday Gathering: The Summit Experience: A Panel Discussion](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-the-summit-experience-a-panel-discussion) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. The Summit Experience: A Panel Discussion Community Moment: Brittani Rhoades Musical Guest: TBA Citizenship Day in the kids' room! Kids: Rights and Responsibilities Teens: Rights and Responsibilities going
- [Sunday Gathering: Steve Sitton, "Benton Paints the Ozarks"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-steve-sitton-benton-paints-the-ozarks) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Steve Sitton, "Benton Paints the Ozarks" Community Moment: Brad Garrison Musical Guest: Kristy Blomquist Kids: community service plans Teens: Adulting 101: college and job applications Steve
- [Bar Night at Tom's Town Distilling Co.](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/bar-night-at-toms-town-distilling-co) - Join fellow Oasians for a cocktail at Kansas City's coolest distillery! Leave the kiddies behind and let yourself indulge in a little adult libation while maybe learning some history as well. We'll meet in the main bar area around 6:00 and try to hold tables for everyone. For more information on the location check out: http://www.toms-town.com/
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-5) - Are you new to Oasis, or just want to learn more about our community? Join us for an evening of casual conversation about our Oasis values, and how we are building secular community right here in Kansas City. Meet a few of our participants, make some new friends, and get your questions answered. We hope
- [Sunday Gathering: Michelle Morgan, Nicaragua Humanitarian Trip](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-michelle-morgan-nicaragua-humanitarian-trip) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Michelle Morgan, Mobility Matters/Oasis' Inaugural Humanitarian Trip to Nicaragua Community Moment: Erin Eaton Musical Guest: JT Eberhard Michelle Morgan will report on Mobility Matters/Oasis' first humanitarian
- [KC Oasis- Hamburger Mary's Trivia](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-hamburger-marys-trivia) - Get a group of 5 of your brainiest friends to compete in Hamburger Mary's Trivia contest to benefit Equality Kansas of Metro KC. Entrance fee is $50 per team. Cash only. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [Sunday Gathering: Joshua Richards, "The Concept of Happiness"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-richards-the-concept-of-happiness) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Joshua Richards, "The Concept of Happiness" Community Moment: Brooke Thomsen Musical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza Kids & Teens: Emergency Plans Join us as Joshua talks about exploring
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-16) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [Sunday Gathering: Dr. David Yang, "OTC Nutrition"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-david-yang-otc-nutrition) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. David Yang, Chief Technology Officer/Partner, OTC Nutrition LLC and Chief Operating Officer, Arch Nutraceutical LLC Community Moment: Mandy McKinney Musical Guest: Summer Osborne Kids and
- [Sunday Gathering: Craig Wolfe, "The Climate Emergency"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-craig-wolfe-the-climate-emergency) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Craig Wolfe, The Climate Emergency: The Case for Immediate Action Community Moment: Jim Fisk Musical Guest: TBD Kids and teens: Sewing The climate crisis is real.
- [Sunday Gathering: Galen Thies, "Everyday Emotional Intelligence"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-galen-thies-everyday-emotional-intelligence) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Galen Thies, "Everyday Emotional Intelligence" Community Moment: Guy Niederhauser Musical Guest: TBD Kids: Indoor picnic Teens: Cooking for indoor picnic Galen will be sharing some lessons
- [Sunday Gathering: Jen Shockley, Deputy Director of NORML KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-jen-shockley-deputy-director-of-norml-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Jen Shockley, Deputy Director of NORML KC Community Moment: Amanda Worthington Musical Guest: Beau Bledsoe Kids and teens: Superhero Day! NORML KC was founded in September
- [KC Oasis Volunteers with Uzazi Village](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-with-uzazi-village) - Uzazi Village is a nonprofit organization devoted to decreasing health disparities in the urban core of Kansas City by decreasing prematurity, the leading cause of death for African-American infants, through education, support, and innovative care delivery models. Along the way, they hope to increase the quality of life for moms, babies, and families residing in
- [Sunday Gathering: Joshua Hyde, "Exergaming: High Scores, Low BMIs"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-hyde-exergaming-high-scores-low-bmis) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Joshua Hyde, "Exergaming: High Scores, Low BMIs" Community Moment: Scot Bastian Musical Guest: Brian Ruskin Kids: Self-care Teens: Self-care and awareness When we talk about videogames,
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q "Anatomy of a School Shooting"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dennis-kelley-indigenous-spiritual-traditions) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Anatomy of a School Shooting" Community Moment: MK Mustard Musical Guest: Scott Stuewe Drum Circle in the kids' room! A rampage shooting or school
- [Sunday Gathering: Leo d'Entremont, "Other Side of the Fence"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-leo-dentremont-other-side-of-the-fence) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Leo d'Entremont, "Other Side of the Fence" Community Moment: Darrel Ray Musical Guest: Calvin Arsenia Kids: Father's Day cards | Teens: Making key chains This presentation
- [Sunday Gathering:  Gretta Vosper, West Hill United-Toronto, "Mind the Gap: Bridging the Space Between Religion and Secularism"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-gretta-vosper-west-hill-united-toronto-mind-the-gap-bridging-the-space-between-religion-and-secularism) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Gretta Vosper, West Hill United-Toronto, "Mind the Gap: Bridging the Space Between Religion and Secularism" Community Moment: Karin Bauer Musical Guest: TBA Gretta Vosper has served
- [KC Oasis- Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner) - Join us at the Talk Of The Town in Leawood for the midweek dinner. This is a family friendly event. Invite your family and friends! They are reserving a few tables for us. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and they will direct you to where we are. If you have questions
- [KC Oasis- 4th of July Bonfire and Fireworks](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-4th-of-july-bonfire-and-fireworks) - Bring your chair, snack, and beverage. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 with skydiving before. Both are based at Longview Lake which is about 3 miles away as the crow flies. You also have a great view of the fireworks in the south part of the city. No fireworks are allowed on our property since
- [KC Oasis Anniversary Potluck at the Park!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-anniversary-potluck-at-the-park) - Another wonderful year has passed and now it is time to celebrate! Help Kansas City Oasis celebrate our 3rd year anniversary at Antioch Park! We will be located at Shelter 3. This is a potluck. Please bring your favorite dish and beverages to share. Bring the family and enjoy a lovely day in the park
- [Sunday Gathering: Keith Fouts, "Building an Energy-Efficient Earthbag Home in Eastern Kansas"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-keith-fouts-building-an-energy-efficient-earthbag-home-in-eastern-kansas) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Keith Fouts, "Building an Energy-Efficient Earthbag Home in Eastern Kansas" Community Moment: Chuck Brown Musical Guest: TBA Kids: Making personal flags Teens: "We the people" activity
- [KC Oasis Participates in the Lenexa Community Days Parade](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-participates-in-the-lenexa-community-days-parade) - Kansas City Oasis is spreading the word about our secular community! Join us for our inaugural participation in the Lenexa Community Days parade. This is a significant event that draws thousands of people. We’ll carry an Oasis banner and wear Oasis values T-shirts while passing out flyers and candy. It’s over by noon so you’ll
- [Sunday Gathering: Natasha Parker, "Sex and Relationships"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-natasha-parker-sex-and-relationships) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Natasha Parker, "Sex and Relationships" Community Moment: Josh Laws Musical Guest: TBA Kids: Play-doh ***Parental Warning- Adult discussions about sex.*** About our speaker: Natasha Helfer Parker,
- [Sunday Gathering: Dr. Sofia Khan, KC for Refugees](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-dr-sofia-khan-kc-for-refugees) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Sofia Khan, KC for Refugees Community Moment: JJ Cantrell Musical Guest: Sea Forms Kids: Wind chimes *By participating in this event, you agree to abide
- [Sunday Gathering: Garrett S. Griffin, author of "Racism in Kansas City: A Short History"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-garrett-s-griffin-author-of-racism-in-kansas-city-a-short-history) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Garrett S. Griffin, author of Racism in Kansas City: A Short History Community Moment: Ashley Dawn Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Garrett S. Griffin, the author of
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Social Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-social-hour-5) - Bring the family and join us for another social hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy social hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Bringing a snack or a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share is encouraged
- [KC Oasis- Midweek Dinner at Brass Rail](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-at-brass-rail) - Join us at the Brass Rail in North Kansas City for the midweek dinner. This is a family friendly event. Invite your family and friends! They are reserving a few tables for us. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and they will direct you to where we are. If you have questions
- [KC Oasis- Midweek Dinner at Kelso's](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-at-kelsos) - Join us at the Kelso's in North Kansas City. This is a family friendly event. Please invite your friends and family! They are reserving a few tables for us. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and they will direct you to where we are. If you have questions or if you are
- [KC Oasis - Family Friendly Park Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-park-day) - Bring the family and join us for park day! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy the park. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-15) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Workout Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-workout-day) - James Ritter is offering a free Oasis fitness day. April 29th, 9 to 10am, Weltner park, 79th & Stateline. :) Water bottle required. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Cardio and calisthenics. :) Contact James for details. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Karaoke Night - Uptown Arts Bar](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-karaoke-night-uptown-arts-bar) - Sing your favorite song with your fellow Oasians or just listen along! This is an adult only event. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Bar Night - Blue Moose in Prairie Village, KS](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-blue-moose-in-prairie-village-ks) - Eat, drink and have friendly conversation with your fellow Oasians! This is an adult only event. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis & The People's Climate March](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-the-peoples-climate-march) - At Kansas City Oasis, we believe that Reality Is Known Through Reason. We know that climate change is a real phenomenon that threatens the way of life for all of us and for generations to come. For this reason, the KC Oasis Social Action Team has partnered with the People's Climate March to join alongside
- [Sunday Gathering: Summer Osborne, "Mindful Revolution"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-summer-osborne-mindful-revolution) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Summer Osborne, "Mindful Revolution" Community Moment: Brian Bergstrom Musical Guest: Summer Osborne Things are changing. One of two things will happen: People will either walk mindfully
- [KC Oasis at First Friday in Crossroads](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-at-first-friday-in-crossroads) - Come join us at the Oasis booth on 19th and Baltimore. We will be sharing information about our wonderful community. Please greet us at the booth and meet other Oasians to walk around First Friday's to enjoy art, food, and music! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner- Harry's Country Club](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-harrys-country-club) - Eat, drink and have friendly conversation with your fellow Oasians! Feel free to bring your friends and family! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "The Humanist Spectrum"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-the-humanist-spectrum) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "The Humanist Spectrum" Community Moment: Jaime Jaramillo Musical Guest: TBD Celebrating Harvey Milk Day in the kids' room with quotes and rainbow flags After
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-14) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Ron Ruhnke, "Truth in Poetry"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-ron-ruhnke-truth-in-poetry) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ron Ruhnke, "Truth in Poetry" Community Moment: Richard Allen Musical Guest: JT Eberhard and students Kids' room theme: Sign Language Kids – ASL alphabet Teens –
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-7) - Join your friends and fellow Oasians for a relaxed evening of fun and games! This event is family-friendly!!! Please bring food and drink to share. Bring your board games too! Kids are welcome and the home is child friendly, even for the youngest ones. A dog and cat do live in the home. There is
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-4) - Are you new to Oasis, or just want to learn more about our community? Join us for an evening of casual conversation about our Oasis values, and how we are building secular community right here in Kansas City. Meet a few of our participants, make a few new friends, and get your questions answered. We
- [KC Oasis Mid-Week Dinner at Woodyard BBQ](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-mid-week-dinner-at-q39) - Bring your friends and family and join fellow Oasians for an evening of BBQ, community, and conversation at Woodyard Bar-B-Que in KCK. (Please note this event was originally scheduled for Q39 but due to scheduling issues it has been relocated to Woodyard. Sorry for any inconvienience.) By participating in this event, you agree to abide
- [KC Oasis Helps Plant Independence with TWP](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-helps-plant-independence-with-twp-2) - Kansas City Oasis' Social Action Team is partnering with The Whole Person (TWP) for their "Planting Independence - One Yard at a Time" program. We will be assisting with general yard cleanup, including mowing, raking, weeding, and planting for TWP consumers who own or rent their home. Yard maintenance can be a tough situation for
- [Sunday Gathering: JT Eberhard, "Everyone Can Sing!"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-jt-eberhard-everyone-can-sing) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: JT Eberhard, "Everyone Can Sing!" Community Moment: James Ritter Musical Guest: John Kizilarmut Celebrating Earth Day in the kids' room! Kids: Recycled item bird feeders Teens:
- [Sunday Gathering: James Morgan, "Positive Nihilism: What Matters When Nothing Does"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-james-morgan-positive-nihilism-what-matters-when-nothing-does) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: James Morgan, "Positive Nihilism: What Matters When Nothing Does" Community Moment: Judy Bishop Musical Guest: TBA About the speaker: James Morgan is a former full-time evangelical
- [KC Oasis Beer Social at Martin City Brewing](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-beer-social-at-martin-city-brewing) - Join fellow Oasians for an afternoon of drinks and merriment at Martin City Brewing Company. Our very own Kate Laws will be in attendance to explain all about her role in producing everyone's favorite imbibable beverage, and maybe even to give a tour of the brewery. There will be a pizza and salad buffet available
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-13) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Lunch Gathering](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-lunch-gathering) - Many of us head over to Crown Center and gather in the food court after the Sunday Gathering. There are lunch options to satisfy any palate, and friendly faces and lively conversation. Join us!
- [Sunday Gathering: Joe Davidson, "Unleash Your Inner Scientist"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joe-davidson-unleash-your-inner-scientist) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Joseph Davidson, "Unleash Your Inner Scientist" Community Moment: Brittani Rhoades Musical Guest: Annie Ellicott Science is a process of discovery and innovation that has challenged some
- [Sunday Gathering: Helen Austen, KC Oasis Executive Director](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-austen-kc-oasis-executive-director) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Austen, KC Oasis Executive Director Community Moment: Josh Laws Musical Guest: J. Taylor About the speaker: Shortly after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies,
- [Sunday Gathering: Janey-Ali Rizvi, "Celebrating Secular"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-janey-ali-rizvi-celebrating-secular) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Janey-Ali Rizvi, "Celebrating Secular" Community Moment: Tia Higbee Musical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza About the speaker: Janey-Ali Rizvi is a former Muslim who graduated with a degree
- [Oasis Sunday Social at Stockyards Brewing](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-sunday-social-at-stockyards-brewing) - Join fellow Oasisians for a pint at Stockyards Brewing in the West Bottoms. This is a casual social event being held after the Oasis Sunday gathering. Feel free to grab lunch and then head over for a beer, hard cider or a glass of wine. This will be an adults only event and Stockyards does
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "The Sanctuary Movement: Hiding Central American Refugees in the 1980s"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sun-gathering-carrah-q-the-sanctuary-movement) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "The Sanctuary Movement: Hiding Central American Refugees in the 1980s" Community Moment: JJ Cantrell Musical Guest: JT Eberhard and students About the speaker: Carrah
- [Sunday Gathering: Katherine Ozment, award-winning author](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-katherine-ozment-award-winning-author) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Katherine Ozment, award-winning journalist and author Community Moment: Scott Dyreng Musical Guest: TBA About the speaker: Katherine Ozment is an award-winning journalist and author of Grace
- [KC Oasis - St. Patrick's Day Bar Night](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-st-patricks-day-bar-night) - Join us at the Angel's Rock Bar in Power and Light District to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with friends. Enjoy a FREE cover with special drink prices. Call cocktails and draft beers at ½ off. (That includes: Smirnoff, Bacardi Rum, New Amsterdam Gin, Captain Morgan Rum, Jack Daniels Whiskey, El Jimador, Miller Lite & Coors
- [KC Oasis Bar Night: Llywelyn's Pub in Lee's Summit](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-llywelyns-pub-in-lees-summit) - Join us at the Llywelyn's Pub in Lee's Summit for a drink (or a few) and food, if you like. They have a lot of options, including wine, beer, and some really delicious cocktails. They are reserving a few tables for us. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and they will direct
- [KC Oasis - Pompeii the Exhibition at Union Station](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-pompeii-the-exhibition-at-union-station) - Join your Oasis friends and family for a day exploring the Pompeii Exhibition at the Union Station. Information about the exhibit can be found here: http://www.unionstation.org/pompeii/ Group ticket prices will be $14 (or $21 at the door). I will purchase group tickets 2 weeks prior to the event (please . After you RSVP please comment
- [Oasis Mid-Week Dinner Hibachi dining at Stix](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-mid-week-dinner-hibachi-dining-at-stix) - Join your Oasis community for an evening of hibachi style dining at Stix Restaurant at the Legends in Kansas City, KS. The reservation is for 6:30 and they will not seat our group until we've all arrived so please try to be on time or contact Josh Laws if you have RSVP'ed but will not
- [KC Oasis Bar Night- Brass Rail](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-brass-rail) - Join us at the Brass Rail in North Kansas City for a drink (or a few) and food, if you like. They have a lot of options, including wine, beer, and some really delicious cocktails. They are reserving a few tables for us. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and they will
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner - White Horse Pub](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-white-horse-pub) - Bring your family and join your friends for dinner and good conversation. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner - Fiesta Azteca](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-fiesta-azteca) - Bring your family and join your friends for dinner and good conversation. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis After-Party - Ponak's Mexican Kitchen](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-after-party-ponaks-mexican-kitchen) - Come enjoy dinner with your Oasis friends. Some of us will be volunteering at the Refugee Move In event before this, but all are welcome to join for dinner. We can talk about the event and how it went. If you can't volunteer this time out, you can still come to dinner and hear our
- [KC Oasis partners with Micah Ministry - Living our Values](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-partners-with-micah-ministry-living-our-values) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-6) - Join your friends and fellow Oasians for a relaxed evening of fun and games! This event is ADULTS ONLY, NO PETS, and the home is not wheelchair accessible. Please bring your best board games and some food or drink to share. The host said they only had some very basic games so we'll be depending
- [KC Oasis Super Bowl Watch Party- Gladstone, MO](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-super-bowl-watch-party-gladstone-mo) - Come join us for a Superbowl watch party. Kids are welcome. This is a potluck style party so please bring a dish and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Lila’s place has plenty of space and is kid friendly. There are cats in the home (plan for allergies.) There will be other options
- [KC Oasis January Open Board Meeting](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-january-open-board-meeting) - Our formal meeting will start at 8:00 PM but feel free to come early and meet with fellow Oasis members for dinner or drinks. We have reserved a side room and should be easy to spot. Not up for food? Come at 8:00 and we'll discuss the upcoming year - agenda will be forthcoming. *By
- [KC Oasis Super Bowl Watch Party- Olathe, KS](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-super-bowl-watch-party-olathe-ks) - Come join us for a Superbowl watch party. Kids are welcome. This is a potluck style party so please bring a dish and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Park on the street or in the driveway. Their are NO pets in the home. There is a large backyard and kids playhouse, weather
- [Sunday Gathering: Twyla Dell, PhD, We Are Our Mothers' Daughters](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-twyla-dell-phd-we-are-our-mothers-daughters) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Twyla Dell, PhD, "We Are Our Mothers' Daughters" Musical Guest: Julian Davis Between Hilary Clinton’s July 29 nomination speech that ended with “I am my mother’s
- [Sunday Gathering: Christopher D. Cantwell, "Making History"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-christopher-d-cantwell-making-history) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Christopher D. Cantwell, "Making History" Community Moment: David Norton Musical Guest: Jessica Paige In a time when it seems like the forces of history are shaping
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-12) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [Sunday Gathering: Catherine Futter, Ph.D., Nelson-Atkins Curator](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-catherine-futter-ph-d-nelson-atkins-curator) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Catherine Futter, Ph.D., Director, Curatorial Affairs, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Community Moment: Guy Neiderhauser Musical Guest: Clearly Guilty Catherine L. Futter was appointed Director of
- [Midweek Dinner: The Dubliner](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-the-dubliner) - Bring your family and join your friends for dinner and good conversation. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Social Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-social-hour-4) - Bring the family and join us for another social hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy social hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Bringing a snack or a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share is encouraged
- [Sunday Gathering: Gretta Vosper, West Hill United-Toronto Oasis](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-gretta-vosper-west-hill-united-toronto-oasis) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Gretta Vosper, West Hill United-Toronto Community Moment: Mike Aus Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Gretta Vosper has served West Hill United, a congregation of The United Church
- [Sunday Gathering: James & Michelle Morgan, "Mobility Matters"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sun-gathering-marilee-harrison-deep-community-in-dark-days) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: James & Michelle Morgan, "Mobility Matters: How Spare Change Can Bring About Great Change" Community Moment: Nate Brame Musical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza & the Subtropicals James
- [Sunday Gathering: Marilee Harrison, "Deep Community in Dark Days"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-marilee-harrison-deep-community-in-dark-days) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Marilee Harrison, "Deep Community in Dark Days" Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza & the Subtropicals Marilee Harrison Humanist Celebrant Marilee Harrison graduated summa cum
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-3) - Are you new to Oasis, or just want to learn more about what we are about? Join us for an evening of casual conversation about the Oasis values and our secular community. Meet a few participants and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there! *By participating in this event, you agree
- [Sunday Gathering: Pete Machik Potts, "Mindfulness"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-pete-machik-potts-mindfulness) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Pete Machik Potts, "Mindfulness" Community Moment: Taylor Gibbons Musical Guest: Scott Stuewe About our featured speaker: Pete Machik Potts is a meditation teacher and ordained minister
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-11) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [CANCELLED: Sunday Gathering: James & Michelle Morgan, "Mobility Matters"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-james-michelle-morgan-mobility-matters) - * This event is cancelled due to poor weather conditions Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: James & Michelle Morgan, "Mobility Matters: How Spare Change Can Bring About Great Change" Community Moment:
- [KC Oasis Rehabs Homes with KCAVP and Habitat for Humanity](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-rehabs-homes-with-kcavp-and-habitat-for-humanity) - Join us on Saturday, December 17th for a day of work rehabilitating homes around Kansas City! Kansas City Oasis is assisting The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) with their volunteer partnership with Habitat for Humanity to fix up homes for those in our community. We'll meet at the Habitat for Humanity office at 8:00 A.M.
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Social Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-social-hour-3) - Bring the family and join us for another social hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy social hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Some snacks and drinks will be provided, but bringing a snack and a bottle
- [Midweek Dinner: Tomfooleries on the Plaza](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-tomfooleries-on-the-plaza-2) - Bring your family and join your friends for dinner and good conversation. We will be upstairs. This event is accessible. *Note that gratuity will be automatically added to your check. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Oasis Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group - Sahara](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-monthly-midtowndowntown-lunch-group-sahara-2) - Join us for lunch at Sahara on E 51st St! Sahara recently was vandalized. Let's stand with a local business and family while enjoying some delicious food. http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article115799793.html If you arrive and don’t recognize any faces, message James Wartell. Many people can only take an hour lunch, so if you can't be there near the
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Social Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-social-hour-2) - Bring the family and join us for another social hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy social hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Please bring a snack and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Park
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-9) - The coffee social will reconvene after the holidays. Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation, and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com. *By participating in this
- [KC Oasis Bar Night - Blue Moose](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-blue-moose) - Join us at the Blue Moose in Prairie Village for a drink (or a few) and food, if you like. They have a lot of options, including wine, beer, and some really delicious cocktails. They are reserving a space for us in their sun room. When you get there ask for Kansas City Oasis and
- [Sunday Gathering: D. Rashaan Gilmore, "Own the Pond"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-d-rashaan-gilmore-own-the-pond) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker:D. Rashaan Gilmore, "Own the Pond" Community Moment: Brittani and Bob Rhoades Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey With a lifetime of experience and fine-tuning, D. (Daryl) Rashaan Gilmore
- [Sunday Gathering: What I Learned From a Lifetime of Activism](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-what-i-learned-from-a-lifetime-of-activism) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray, "What I Learned From a Lifetime of Activism" Community Moment: MK Mustard Musical Guest: TBD Darrel will talk about some of his experiences,
- [Sunday Gathering: Conservation Corridors - Primates & Communities](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-conservation-corridors-primates-communities) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Stacy Lindshield, "Conservation Corridors: Good for Primates, Good for Communities" Community Moment: Ron Ruhnke Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Lindshield will discuss how biological corridors are being
- [Sunday Gathering: Flying Fish: To Dumb too be Discouraged](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-flying-fish-to-dumb-too-be-discouraged) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Cam F. Awesome, "Flying Fish: To Dumb too be Discouraged" Community Moment: Ryan King Musical Guest: The Pharaohs Description: I believe in setting a goal too
- [Sunday Gathering "Our Finest Hour: Reflections of a Nasty Woman"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-stringer-spiritual-but-not-religious) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Stringer, "Spiritual but not religious: Awe, hope & meaning in the 21st century" Community Moment: Mikayla Dreyer Musical Guest: Laura Lynch About the speaker: Shortly
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: Llywelyn's Pub in Lee's Summit](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-llywelyns-pub-in-lees-summit) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Kids are welcome! Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "Islam Today"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-islam-today) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Islam Today" Community Moment: Gene Doerflinger Musical Guest: TBD The third in her series on Islam, this talk focuses on who you should know
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-8) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Thanksgiving](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-thanksgiving) - Join fellow Oasians for a potluck style Thanksgiving at Erin Eaton's this year. Please bring food to share! Erin will be making a Turkey. Kids are welcome, and street parking should be plentiful. The address will be sent out prior to the event. Erin's house does have some stairs and cannot be considered accessible. Contact
- [Sunday Gathering: Alex Autry, "Transitioning in a Small Town"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-alex-autry-transitioning-in-a-small-town) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Alex Autry, "Rural Gender: Transitioning in a Small Town" Community Moment: Brian Seveland Musical Guest: Jordan Thompson Growing up is in large part about discovering your gender
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-5) - Join your friends and fellow Oasians for a relaxed evening of fun and games! This event is family-friendly!!! Please bring food and drink to share. Bring your board games too! Kids are welcome and the home is child friendly, even for the youngest ones. A dog and cat do live in the home. There is
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-4) - Join your friends and fellow Oasians for a relaxed evening of fun and games! This event is ADULTS ONLY, at the request of the host. Please bring food and drink to share. Dogs live in the home, so be prepared for allergies. There is driveway parking and street parking. There are some stairs to enter
- [Sunday Gathering: "An Atheist in the Military Rabbit Hole"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-helen-stringer) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Leo d'Entremont, "An Atheist in the Military Rabbit Hole" Community Moment: Shala Drake Musical Guest: JT Eberhard "An Atheist in the Military Rabbit Hole" A common saying
- [Oasis Social Justice Meeting](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-social-justice-meeting-2) - This is the second meeting for Oasis Social Justice. We'll build on our discussions from the last meeting, around the following topics. Craft a vision for the role of Oasis in the broader community. Brainstorm ways we can support local social justice efforts in Kansas City. Discuss ways we can grow and challenge ourselves as
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "The Hadith and Shariah Law"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-the-hadith-and-shariah-law) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Shariah Law, The Hadith and The Golden Age of Islam; from the Death of the Prophet to the Crusades" Community Moment: Morgan Rehberg Musical
- [KC Oasis Bar Night - Myers Hotel Bar, Tonganoxie, KS](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-myers-hotel-bar-tonganoxie-ks) - While some Oasis members will sail away from Galveston on the first Oasis Cruise, don’t think those of us left behind are without options. Join us in downtown Tonganoxie (decidedly Kansas) for a grown-up happy hour at the Myers Hotel Bar. In addition to artisanal cocktails created by barchitect Kate, we’ll also have food options
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: Harpo's in Westport](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-harpos-in-westport) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Kids are welcome! Gratuity will be automatically included. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-7) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation, and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [Divided We Fall- Film Showing w/Carrah Q (2PM)](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/divided-we-fall-film-showing-wcarrah-q-2pm) - Please continue the conversation with KC Oasis Sunday Gathering speaker Carrah Q in viewing Divided We Fall, a film by Valerie Kaur (http://valariekaur.com/). ***Limited Seating (18 seats, but floor space as well)- Please RSVP as soon as possible About the film: “In the aftermath of Sept. 11th, a college student journeys across America with a
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Social Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-social-hour) - Bring the family and join us for another social hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy social hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Please bring a snack and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Melanie
- [Sunday Gathering: Micah Kubic, "Standing Up for the Right to Vote"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-micah-kubic-standing-up-for-the-right-to-vote) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Micah Kubic, "Everyone Counts: Standing Up for the Right to Vote" Community Moment: Lila Shaumeyer Musical Guest: Mike and Dave This talk will briefly review the
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "Introduction to Islam"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-introduction-to-islam) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Introduction to Islam" Community Moment: Erin Eaton Musical Guest: TBD This is the first of a series of three talks that are designed to
- [Sunday Gathering: "Halfway There Today to the Home of Tomorrow"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-halfway-there-today-to-the-home-of-tomorrow) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Joshua Hyde, "Halfway There Today to the Home of Tomorrow" Community Moment: James Ritter Musical Guest: Cantrell Family The home of tomorrow - it's almost here.
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-10) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [KC Oasis Bar Night - The Blue Moose](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-the-blue-moose) - Join your fellow Oasians for an evening of food and libations at The Blue Moose. We have reserved the Tap Room. If you have questions or if you are concerned you won't know anyone at the event, get in touch with Stacy Leonard (stacy.a.leonard@gmail.com). Leave the kids with a sitter; this is our monthly adult
- [Sunday Gathering- Erin Eaton, "Building a Resilient Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-23) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Erin Eaton, "Resilient KC: Building a Resilient Community and Why It Matters to You" Community Moment: Logan Glaser Musical Guest: Calvin Arsenia Trauma affects everyone and
- [Sunday Gathering- "Using Humor to Reframe What's Depressing Us"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-22) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Jonathan Freiden & John Schuchart, "How to Use Humor to Reframe What's Depressing Us" Community Moment: Brittani Rhoades Musical Guest: Joe Schoonover Duo Jonathan and John will
- [Sunday Gathering: James Morgan, "Creating Community: How and Why We Should"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-21) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: James Morgan, "Creating Community: How and Why We Should" Community Moment: Haley Bridges Musical Guest: Otter Creek Duo James Morgan is a former full-time evangelical pastor
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-3) - Join your friends and fellow Oasians for a relaxed evening of fun and games! This event is ADULTS ONLY, at the request of the host. Your host’s home has plenty of space, so don’t be shy! There will also be outdoor space on the deck and back yard, weather permitting. Some snacks and beverages will
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: Prime Sushi in KCMO](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-prime-sushi-in-kcmo) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Kids are welcome! Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Goes to Ren Faire!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-goes-to-ren-faire) - Bring the whole family for Renaissance shenanigans with Oasis friends! A limited number of discounted tickets will be on sale at Sunday Gatherings ($15.50 for adults, $10 for children 5-12, free 4 and under), but otherwise you can purchase your own tickets at the door or online. If you need financial assistance, please contact Stacy
- [Oasis Social Justice Meeting](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-social-justice-meeting) - This is the first meeting for Oasis Social Justice. Here's what we hope to accomplish: Craft a vision for the role of Oasis in the broader community. Brainstorm ways we can support local social justice efforts in Kansas City. Discuss ways we can grow and challenge ourselves as a community to truly live our values.
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-6) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group - Classic Cookie](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-monthly-midtowndowntown-lunch-group-classic-cookie) - Join us for lunch at the Classic Cookie on Gregory! The Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group meets approximately once a month for lunch in the midtown/downtown area (Waldo, The Plaza, Westport, KU Med area, Downtown, SW Boulevard, River Market, etc). The location will change each month based on suggestions. In general, we’ll be looking for low-
- [Sunday Gathering: SciBabe (Yvette d'Entremont) "Ten Rules to BS Detection"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-20) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: SciBabe (Yvette d'Entremont) "Ten Rules to BS Detection" Community Moment: Brian Seveland Musical Guest: Botero Bledsoe (http://www.boterobledsoe.com/) About Our Speaker: Yvette d’Entremont is your SciBabe (formerly Science
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-9) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day-2) - Join your friends for a relaxed day of fun and games. This event is ADULTS ONLY, at the request of the host. Please know the house is home to a small (adorable) dog. You can park on the street or the church, after the evening service. There's also another parking lot right at Wyoming and
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: RC's in KCMO](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-rcs-in-kcmo) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Kids are welcome! Gratuity will be included on checks. RC's is best known for fried chicken, but has a full menu. Take note that it is also right down the street from Martin City Brewery, where our own Kate works! By participating in this event, you agree
- [Sunday Gathering: Mike Aus, "Accidental Calvinism"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-mike-aus-accidental-calvinism) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Mike Aus, "Accidental Calvinism: A look at the Background Radiation of Theology in Modern American Life" Community Moment: Guy Niederhauser Musical Guest: TBD About the speaker: A
- [Sunday Gathering: Michelle Morgan, "The Power of Forgiveness"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-michelle-morgan-the-power-of-forgiveness) - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michelle Morgan, "The Power of Forgiveness" Community Moment: James Ritter Musical Guest: Monique Salazar While the religious find themselves motivated by a command to forgive, there are
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour - Charlie Hoopers Brookside Bar and Grille](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-charlie-hoopers-brookside-bar-and-grille) - Join your fellow Oasians for an evening of food and libations at Charlie Hoopers Bar and Grille. We have reserved the Tap Room. If you have questions or if you are concerned you won't know anyone at the event, get in touch with James Wartell. Leave the kids with a sitter; this is our monthly
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-5) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-8) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [KC Oasis Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group - Wings Cafe Westport](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-monthly-midtowndowntown-lunch-group-wings-cafe-westport) - Join us for lunch at Wings Cafe Westport on Broadway! The Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group meets approximately once a month for lunch in the midtown/downtown area (Waldo, The Plaza, Westport, KU Med area, Downtown, SW Boulevard, River Market, etc). The location will change each month based on suggestions. In general, we’ll be looking for low-
- [KC Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-game-day) - Join your friends for a relaxed day of fun and games. Please bring board games to share with the group, as well as snacks or drinks if you plan to stay a while. **Please note that this home is alcohol free and no alcohol is permitted at the event.** Dogs live in the house (plan
- [Sunday Gathering: Niki Aktipis "Turtles of the Caribbean: Field Conservation in Perspective"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-18) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Niki Aktipis "Turtles of the Caribbean: Field Conservation in Perspective" Community Moment: John Bradley Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell After five months on the Caribbean coast of Costa
- [Sunday Gathering: Jordan McKinney "Creating a Pure Land on Earth: My Time in the Mountains"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-17) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Community Moment: Jim Fisk Musical Guest: Dan York The Fo Guang Shan monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is the headquarters of a contemporary movement in East Asian Buddhism. Drawing its
- [Sunday Gathering: "Your Classical Heritage" with Stacy Davidson](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-16) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Stacy Davidson "Your Classical Heritage" Community Moment: Shala Drake Musical Guest: Fire Dog Join Stacy Davidson as she highlights the importance of promoting classical language instruction in
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-happy-hour-5) - Bring the family and join us for another happy hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy happy hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Please bring a snack and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. There
- [Picnic Potluck with Equality Kansas](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-oasis-picnic) - Join Kansas City Oasis and Equality Kansas as we close out LGBT Pride Month 2016 with a celebration at William M. Klein Park (aka: Cave Spring)! Since Tony Aguirre Community Center is not available on June 26th, there will not be an Oasis Sunday Gathering that day. Come out to the park instead! We will
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: The Salty Iguana in Independence, MO](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-the-salty-iguana-in-independence-mo) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Kids are welcome! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-4) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [Oasis 101](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-101-2) - New to Oasis and want to learn more? Join us for an evening of casual conversation about our model, vision, and anything you want to talk about. You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk with a few of our board members. If you're a regular Oasian, you are welcome to attend as
- [Kansas City Oasis Blood Drive](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-oasis-blood-drive-3) - How many lives will YOU save June 19th? Community 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 meed the needs of our local
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-7) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [Sunday Gathering: Helen Stringer "Stories Amidst the Stuff"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-helen-stringer-stories-amidst-the-stuff) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Stringer "Stories Amidst the Stuff: Life Lessons Learned as a Professional Organizer" Community Moment: Mandy McKinney Musical Guest: TBD About Our Speaker: Shortly after obtaining a
- [Oasis Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group - Sahara](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-monthly-midtowndowntown-lunch-group-sahara) - Join us for lunch at Sahara on E 51st St! Please RSVP for an accurate headcount by Wednesday afternoon (6/15). They will have some tables pushed together for us. If you arrive and don’t recognize any faces, message James Wartell. Many people can only take an hour lunch, so if you can't be there near
- [Sunday Gathering: James Morgan "Rules to Live By"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-james-morgan-rules-to-live-by) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: James Morgan "Rules to Live By: 8 Things I desperately want my kids to learn" Community Moment: Matthew Seago Musical Guest: Loopas Parker About Our Speaker: James
- [Sunday Gathering: "Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World "](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-15) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Sharon & Darrel Cantrell ""Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World " Community Moment: Bill Solomon Musical Guest: Mason & Cantrell About our Speakers: Sharon S. Cantrell returned to
- [KC Oasis Helps Plant Independence with TWP](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-helps-plant-independence-with-twp) - We will be helping The Whole Person's (TWP) with their "Planting Independence - One Yard at a Time" program. We will be assisting with general yard cleanup, including mowing, raking, weeding, and planting for TWP consumers who own or rent their home. Yard maintenance can be a tough situation for people with disabilities. This helps
- [Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-game-day-5) - Join your friends for a relaxed day of fun and games. Your host will provide some drinks and snacks, but feel free to bring more snacks or drinks to share. If the event gets a high RSVP count, you might consider asking your host about bringing chairs/card tables. Cats and dogs live in the house
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner: Paul & Jack's Tavern in North KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner-paul-jacks-tavern-in-north-kc) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. This venue is very kid friendly and we'll be in a private room. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-3) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [Maytoberfest in Lawrence](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/maytoberfest-in-lawrence) - Join us for our inaugural Lawrence social event. We will be having a German style meal on the back deck and yard, then heading downtown to the Replay lounge around 9:30 to catch the Phantasics performing! We will be preparing bratwurst and hot German potato salad. Side dishes and or desserts are welcome, but not
- [Sunday Gathering: "Slut-Shaming In The Making: A Biological, Anthropological, and Psychological Research Findings" Vanessa Almazan](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-12) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Vanessa Almazan Community Moment: Joshua Hyde Musical Guest: TBD Vanessa A. Almazan is a counselor and was a previous academic advisor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She has
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-6) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [Sunday Gathering: New York based Photographer/Filmmaker, Chris Johnson](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-14) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Chris Johnson "If there is no God. Now what?" Community Moment: Jordan McKinney Musical Guest: Jeff Harshbarger Join author/filmmaker Chris Johnson as he talks about his journey
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-happy-hour-4) - Bring the family and join us for another happy hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy happy hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Please bring a snack and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Please
- [KC Oasis Bar Night - Barley's Brewhaus - Overland Park](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-bar-night-barleys-brewhaus-overland-park) - Join your fellow Oasians for an evening of food and libations at Barley's Brewhaus - Overland Park. We have reserved the high-top tables to the left of the bar. If you are concerned you won't know anyone at the event, don't worry - we're a friendly, welcoming bunch! If you have questions, get in touch
- [Sunday Gathering: "Intro to Hinduism"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-intro-to-hinduism) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Carrah Q "Intro to Hinduism" Community Moment: Erin Eaton Musical Guest: Jake Daly About our featured speaker: Carrah Q is a Spiritual Coach, Yoga Instructor, Lipstick Aficionado,
- [Sunday Gathering: “The Power of an Accepting Environment"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-13) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Program begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Kelly Lee “The Power of an Accepting Environment: Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder" Musical Guest: JT Eberhard Community Moment: Luke Beardall About our featured speaker: Kelly Lee
- [Sunday Gathering: "For the Sake of JOY" with John Hess](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-9) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Author and photographer John Hess Community Moment: Stacy Leonard Musical Guest: Chase Aucoin (Chase Freedom) John Hess is an author, photographer, and professor Emeritus at the University
- [Sunday Gathering: "Yes And- The Golden Rule of Improv"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-8) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Comedians Michael Foster & Laura Irwin Community Moment: Sarah Israel Musical Guest: Nick Carswell About our speakers: Michael Foster is the General Manager and Education Director of
- [Midweek Dinner: Westport Flea Market in Westport](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-westport-flea-market-in-westport) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. Please know that this venue is CASH ONLY. They do have an ATM on the premises. We'll be in the Game Room. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Sunday Gathering: "Healthy Sexuality: How do we & who gets to define it?" w/ Natasha Parker](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-10) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Natasha Parker, LCMFT, CST " Healthy Sexuality: How do we & who gets to define it?" Community Moment: Eve Greene Musical Guest: Pablo Sanhueza & The Subtropicals
- [Sunday Gathering: "Living at the South Pole" with Keith Fouts](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-11) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Keith Fouts "Living and working at the South Pole & the challenges of beginning the South Pole Freethinkers group" Community Moment: David Ricks Musical Guest: Alan White
- [Improv Comedy Workshop w/ Michael Foster & Laura Irwin](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/improv-comedy-workshop-w-michael-foster-laura-irwin) - Come learn the art of improv comedy! $10 per person- cash only Anyone can do improv! This workshop will focus on the central principle of improv Yes, And. Improv is useful and entertaining because everyone already agrees- “Yes, that’s a great idea, And I will add on to it!” We’ll explore this idea through warmups,
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social-2) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-5) - Join KC Oasis as we help feed and clothe those in need at Micah Ministry! The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or non-religious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait - as long as they could use some help, the Micah Ministry is
- [KC Oasis Family-Friendly Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-family-friendly-happy-hour-3) - Bring the family and join us for another happy hour! Parents with young kids (and people who don't mind kids) are invited to enjoy a family-friendly wine, beer, or whatever-you-fancy happy hour. EVERYONE is welcome, whether you have kids or not! Please bring a snack and a bottle of your favorite wine/beer/whatever to share. Melanie
- [Sunday Gathering- Twyla Dell Ph.D. "What Is An Energy Transition & Where Are We In This One?”](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-7) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Twyla Dell Ph.D. "What Is An Energy Transition & Where Are We In This One?” Community Moment: Nate Brame Musical Guest: Jacob Bigus “What Is An Energy
- [Sunday Gathering- David Kingsley, Ph.D. "Bioethics, Biohumanism, & the Medical-Industrial Complex"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-6) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: David Kingsley, Ph.D. "Bioethics, Biohumanism, & the Medical-Industrial Complex" Community Moment: Jordan McKinney Musical Guest: Kansas City Hustle Dwight D. Eisenhower said in his 1961 speech, “In
- [KC Oasis Happy Hour - Bier Station](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-happy-hour-bier-station-2) - Join your fellow Oasians for an evening of food and libations at Bier Station. We have reserved their Biergarten room. Food will be brought to the table, and you can order your drinks at the bar. If you have questions or if you are concerned you won't know anyone at the event, get in touch
- [Earth Day Cleanup with Kansas City Oasis and KCAC](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/earth-day-cleanup-with-kansas-city-oasis-and-kcac) - Each Sunday, Kansas City Oasis gathers at the Tony Aguirre Community Center to bring together friends, music, speakers, and free doughnuts. This Earth Day, we're going to give a bit back to the Community Center (and to the Earth, as well). Let's spend an hour or two on Earth Day making the area around Tony
- [Oasis Game Day](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-game-day-4) - Join your friends for a relaxed day of fun and games. Your host will provide some drinks and snacks, but feel free to bring more snacks or drinks to share. If the event gets a high RSVP count, you might consider asking your host about bringing chairs/card tables. Cats and dogs live in the house
- [Oasis Citywide Potluck](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/oasis-citywide-potluck-2) - Food, great community, and fun: you can't ask for much more! Join us for our citywide potluck. Bring some food, drink, and any games you might want to share. A number of Oasians are opening up their homes to host potlucks around the city. Pick one and meet us there! RSVP to individual hosts in
- [KC Oasis Coffee Social](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-coffee-social) - Join your fellow Oasians for coffee, conversation ,and maybe a pastry. Coffee shops tend to be smaller spaces, so we will not have reserved space for these events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. Contact Stacy Leonard with questions at stacy.leonard@kcoasis.org. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis
- [Midweek Dinner: Tomfooleries on the Plaza](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/midweek-dinner-tomfooleries-on-the-plaza) - Join your friends for dinner and good conversation. We will be upstairs. Gratuity will be automatically added to your check. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [Anniversary Gathering- Bart Campolo "The Positive Power of Community"](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-5) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Bart Campolo "The Positive Power of Community" Community Moment: Kate Laws Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey About our featured speaker: During his three decades of Christian ministry, Bart
- [KC Oasis Two Year Anniversary Party!](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-two-year-anniversary-party) - Time to celebrate another year together! Join your KC Oasis friends for cake, hors d'oeuvres, games, a raffle, and so much more. You'll want to be there! ***More details to come soon! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
- [Monthly Midtown/Downtown Lunch Group](https://www.kcoasis.org/event/monthly-midtowndowntown-lunch-group-7) - Join us for lunch at Ponak's on Southwest Boulevard! Please RSVP for headcount. If we’re a large group, we may be at more than one table, since many casual venues don’t take reservations. If you arrive and don’t recognize any faces, message either Erin Eaton or Mark Dixon or ask the host/hostess. The Monthly Midtown/Downtown

## Our Team

- [Jennifer Barnes](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/jennifer-barnes) - Jennifer Barnes (she/her) came to Oasis in 2023 with her husband Bill to find a community that put people first, created a safe space for self expression, and worked to help others. She wants to do her part to grow this community, while having fun organizing and attending social events and educational opportunities. In her
- [Clark Johnson](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/clark-johnson) - Clark discovered Oasis during the pandemic, but waited until Oasis was meeting in person after the pandemic to start attending. Clark has been warmly welcomed to the secular community that Oasis provides. He finds the five core values of Oasis to be inspirational and enjoys meeting other people who also strive towards those values. Clark
- [Julie Samuel-Lamberd](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/julie-lamberd) - Julie Samuel-Lamberd has been a member of Kansas City Oasis since early 2016. Julie works for a local endowment focusing on supporting entrepreneurs to build community and connections that lead to economic stability and mobility. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Missouri – Kansas City with a focus on enterprise
- [Julie Manning](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/julie-manning) - Julie Manning (she/her) hails from Reno, Nevada. She started attending Oasis in 2015 when she was juggling a busy life as a mom of two tiny kids, a Registered Nurse at KU Hospital, a Clinical Instructor for a local Nursing School AND a Navy Nurse Corps Officer in the Navy Reserve. She realized that despite
- [David Ready](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/david-ready) - David (he/him) has been involved with Oasis since 2014. He came to Oasis looking for a community of like-minded people. He was very grateful for the support from the Oasis community during some difficult times. He became a board member to give back to that community. David enjoys hiking, listening to music, and an occasional
- [Roger Pick](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/roger-pick) - Roger Alan Pick (He/Him) started attending Kansas City Oasis in 2018. He was immediately attracted by the Oasis Five Core Values and by the multidimensional diversity of the Kansas City Oasis community. He is Professor Emeritus of Management Information Systems at the Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and he
- [Sara Geelan](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/sara-geelan) - Sara began attending Oasis events after reading about it in the KC Star in 2015. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration. She has been employed at Missouri Probation and Parole for 25 years, working as an officer supervising a variety of caseloads, including a violent
- [Julie Maschler](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/our-team/julie-maschler) - Julie Maschler began attending Oasis in 2015 and volunteered in numerous capacities including Sunday set up and community group host. Oasis has been an important part of her life over the years and she is grateful to be able to give back to the Oasis community as a member of the board.

## Events

- [Look at our 'What's Happening - Upcoming Events' Links Above for Sunday Gathering Information](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/were-using-zoom-for-continued-community-events)
- [KC Oasis is meeting in person as well as on Facebook Live.](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/follow-us-on-facebook-for-continued-updates) - Look at our 'Upcoming Events' link above for up-to-date information.
- [Follow Us On Facebook @KCOasis For Continued Updates & Community Support](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/practicing-social-distancing) - Look at our 'Upcoming Events' link above for up-to-date information.
- [Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/oasis-midweek-dinner) - Let's have dinner and great conversation! Paul & Jack's has an extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
- [Featured speaker: Danielle Jones, "The Artemis Project"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/featured-speaker-danielle-jones-the-artemis-project) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Danielle Jones, "The Artemis Project" Musical Guest: Brian Ruskin (facebook.com/brianruskinmusic) Community Moment: Paul Wiley Spending most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle attended Blue Springs
- [Swarner Park Cleanup](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/swarner-park-cleanup) - ** Weather permitting ** Kansas City Oasis has adopted Swarner Park in Shawnee. Please join us for a cleanup Saturday, March 7. This is a family-friendly event! In the past, kids have had a great time pitching in to help keep our park beautiful. 💕 By attending this event, you agree to abide by KC
- [Dr. Darrel Ray, "Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/dr-darrel-ray-religious-trauma-its-roots-and-its-treatments) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Darrel Ray, "Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: TBA Religious abuse is the root of religious trauma and often
- [Barbara (Janie) Williams, "Be My Valentine, Madalyn"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/barbara-janie-williams-be-my-valentine-madalyn) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Barbara (Janie) Williams, “Be My Valentine, Madalyn: a Love Letter to Atheist Women” Musical Guest: TBA Community Moment: TBA Janie was raised Sylvania, Ohio, a suburb of
- [Dr R Minor, Seeking Govt Support for Religion - Act of Unbelief?](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/dr-r-minor-seeking-govt-support-for-religion-act-of-unbelief) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Dr. Robert Minor, "Isn't Seeking Government Support for Your Religion an Act of Unbelief?" Musical Guest: Shawn Neustadt Community Moment: Ben Campbell-Bradley When religious people turn to
- [Featured speaker: June Holte, Drawdown KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/featured-speaker-june-holte-drawdown-kc) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: June Holte, Drawdown KC Musical Guest: David B. Hakan (facebook.com/davidhakanmusic) Community Moment: Julie Randolph Kansas City Drawdown Society's Mission: – To shift people’s way of relating to
- [Featured Speaker: Rowan Stewart, "The Problem of Billionaires"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/featured-speaker-rowan-stewart-the-problem-of-billionaires) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Rowan Stewart, "The Problem of Billionaires" Musical Guest: Chris Foster (facebook.com/chrisfostersongs) Community Moment: Julie Randolph Rowan Stewart is the director of activism for The Kansas City Atheist
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-5) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Nathan Bailey, "Bitcoin: So What?"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-nathan-bailey-bitcoin-so-what) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Nathan Bailey, "Bitcoin: So What?" Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Aaron Guerra The roller coaster ride story of bitcoin embedded in evolving history of humanity's use and abuse of
- [Sunday Gathering: Vyckie Garrison, "No Longer Quivering"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-vyckie-garrison-no-longer-quivering) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Vyckie Garrison, "No Longer Quivering: A Former Quiverfull Mother Answers Your Questions" Musical Guest: Flutrio (https://www.facebook.com/kcflutechoir/) Community Moment: Audra Alexander Vyckie Garrison was once a prominent member of the Quiverfull
- [Sunday Gathering Featured speaker: Jade Osborne, Voler: Thieves of Flight](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-jade-osborne-voler-thieves-of-flight) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. It's costume day in the kids' room! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speakers: Jade Osborne Bellequest, Mary English, Carolyn Fisher: Voler – Thieves of Flight Musical Guest: Mark Lowrey Community Moment: MK Mustard followed by the
- [KC Oasis Chili Cook-Off](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-chili-cook-off) - Is your chili recipe the best? Come test your skills against your fellow Oasians for fun, prizes, and bragging rights! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4fa4a92da7f49-2ndannual Not a cook? Come judge the contest! Cast your ballot and help determine the winners. We are also holding a raffle and need donations of items if you have something to
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-4) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Kelly Hewitt, Immigration Law and Asylum: Update](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-kelly-hewitt-immigration-law-and-asylum) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Kelly Hewitt, Immigration Law and Asylum: Demystifying the Asylum Process Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Community Moment: Rose Flower Asylum law is so complex, an entire semester of law school could
- [KC Oasis Midweek Dinner](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-midweek-dinner) - Come Join Us! Let's get together for great food and conversation! Please respond so we know how many to expect. iPhotower Vietnamese-French Bistro 3623 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
- [Featured Speaker: Dave Warnock, "Dying Out Loud"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/featured-speaker-dave-warnock-dying-out-loud) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Dave Warnock, "Dying Out Loud" Community Moment: Taylor Gibson Musical Guest: Kemet the Phantom (https://www.facebook.com/kemetthephantom/) Dave Warnock, a former evangelical pastor and now atheist, was diagnosed with ALS,
- [Service Sunday: Sandwiches for Free Hot Soup](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/service-sunday-sandwiches-for-free-hot-soup) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Activity begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Community Moment: James Skinner Musical Guest: The Sextet This Sunday we will make sandwiches for Free Hot Soup Kansas City. Free Hot Soup's (FHS) goal is simple: to share with those who need it within the Kansas City
- [KC Oasis Goes Camping!](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-goes-camping) - Register HERE Where: Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas When: Friday, September 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th. Join your fellow Oasians for a fall camping trip! We will set up camp on Friday evening, spend all day together on Saturday, and then head back to Kansas City on Sunday morning. Tickets are $10 per person.
- [Nick Marshall At Los Cabos](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/nick-marshall-at-los-cabos) - Join us for tacos and the amazing sound of our friend, Nick Marshall. The show is outside on the patio. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct. Location: Los Cabos Mexican Grill 18201 East Bass Pro Drive Independence, MO 64055
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-3) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Mike Enos, Executive Director, MINDDRIVE.org](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-mike-enos-executive-director-minddrive-org) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Mike Enos, Executive Director, MINDDRIVE.org Community Moment: Jack Cooley Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell MINDDRIVE is an educational organization serving high school students in the KC Metro
- [Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q, "The Craft of Acting"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-the-craft-of-acting) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "The Craft of Acting" Community Moment: Autumn Winegar Musical Guest: SecondChance Duo (https://www.facebook.com/secondchancetheduo/) Good acting matters when it comes to telling deeply moving stories
- [Oasis Adult Happy Hour](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/oasis-adult-happy-hour) - Join us at Char Bar in Westport for an end-of-the-summer celebration! It is a great place to play games and eat great food.
- [KC Oasis Downtown/Midtown Lunch](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-downtown-midtown-lunch) - Join fellow Oasians for a midweek lunch at EJ's Urban Eatery! Please respond so we know how many to expect.
- [KC Oasians at Bar K Dog Bar](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasians-at-bar-k-dog-bar) - Let's raise the woof! Humans are free and may come with or without a dog. Dogs are $10 and must be up to date on their vaccinations. We will gather in the beer garden area of the off-leash park. Bar K is located in downtown Kansas City on the shore of the Missouri River in
- [Sunday Gathering Featured Speaker: Ash R. Allee, "Living in Transition"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-ash-r-allee-living-in-transition) - WE WILL MEET IN THE CABARET ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR THIS WEEK. Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Ash R. Allee, "Living in Transition" Community Moment: John Ledford Musical Guest: Jessica Paige
- [Sunday Gathering: Lynn Barnett, Modern Family Alliance](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-lynn-barnett-modern-family-alliance) - Doors open at 10:30am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11am. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30pm. Featured Speaker: Lynn Barnett, Modern Family Alliance Community Moment: TBA Musical Guest: Cowboy Boogie Lynn Barnett is a clinical social worker and one of the original founders of Modern Family Alliance, a
- [Sunday Gathering: Mary Bolling, Restoration House of Greater KC](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-mary-bolling-restoration-house-of-greater-kc) - Doors open at 10:30am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11am Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30pm. Featured Speaker: Mary Bolling, Restoration House of Greater KC Community Moment: Michaelyn Eberhard Musical Guest: The Canson Brothers Mary Bolling is Vice President of Advancement for Restoration House of Greater KC. Restoration
- [Sunday Gathering: Lindsey Doolittle, "Above the Rug"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-lindsey-doolittle-above-the-rug) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 am. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 pm Featured Speaker: Lindsey Doolittle, "Above the Rug" Community Moment: Kevin Krebs Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell NOTE: Due to the sensitive subject matter, this talk will not be live-streamed. Lindsey
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-2) - 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. The Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone, regardless of
- [Sunday Gathering: Terrence Wise, "Fight for $15"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-terrence-wise-fight-for-15) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Terrence Wise, "Fight for $15" Community Moment: Niki Aktipis Musical Guest: No Bow Tie https://www.facebook.com/nobowtie/ Come and hear the story of Terrence Wise, a second-generation fast-food worker
- [Sunday Gathering: Stephanie Boyer, reStart](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-stephanie-boyer-restart) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Stephanie Boyer, CEO, reStart Community Moment: Paige Stonerock Musical Guest: TBA Since 1981, reStart’s goal has remained the same – to end homelessness in Kansas City. This
- [KC Oasis Open Board Meeting](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-open-board-meeting) - Please join us as we introduce our new director and board members and share the recent work we've done. Everyone's input is welcome and valued in helping to sustain, strengthen and grow our community. Snacks will be available! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct.
- [Sunday Gathering: Michael Hunt, Jackson County CASA](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-michael-hunt-jackson-county-casa) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michael Hunt, Jackson County CASA Community Moment: Baby welcoming! Musical Guest: Mikal Shapiro (https://www.facebook.com/mikalshapiromusic/) Come and learn about the vital role this organization plays in the lives
- [KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry) - The 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. The Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit
- [Sunday Gathering Featured Speaker: Hector Garcia, "On Alpha Gods and Chimpanzee Presidents"](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-hector-garcia-on-alpha-gods-and-chimpanzee-presidents) - Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Hector Garcia, "On Alpha Gods and Chimpanzee Presidents" Community Moment: Community TBA Musical Guest:TBA Hector is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of combat-related post traumatic
- [KC Oasis Summer Picnic](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/kc-oasis-summer-picnic) - Join us for our annual summer picnic in the park! Bring a dish to share, a blanket or chair, and come enjoy some quality company. This is in lieu of the regular Sunday gathering. By participating in this event you agree to abide by the KC Oasis Code of Conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
- [Oasis Community Service Event](https://www.kcoasis.org/archives/event/oasis-community-service-event) - Instead of our regular Sunday gathering, we will be putting together hygiene kits for Micah Ministry. Micah is a longtime friend of Oasis that feeds, clothes, and offers hygiene and medical treatment for Kansas City's homeless and working poor communities. If you are able, please bring empty prescription pill bottles, shampoo, conditioner, or lotion. Trial-size

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