Kansas City Oasis

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 a snack to share. 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/).

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/).

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 a formative event, but it might be a bit long, or not appropriate, for younger children. Childcare 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/).

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 in the Midwest, Nate explores issues of arms control and disarmament through aerial photography of decommissioned missile silos and solo ambient performances on the pedal steel guitar. His work has been recognized with awards such as the 2021 Global Peace Photo Award and membership to...

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 puppies in need of socialization! Please bring donations from the KC Pet Project wish list: https://kcpetproject.org/donate/shelter-wish-list/. We'll also be working on repurposing dog food bags into grocery bags that can be used to send supplies home with KC Pet Project foster families. By participating in...

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/).

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 participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Featured speaker: 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 Shawnee, Carol worked for several local governments including Lenexa, Emporia, Olathe and Seal Beach, California. Carol is a member of the International City Managers Association and currently serves as chair of the Johnson County Civil Service Board, on the Growing Futures Early Education Advisory Committee...

*Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the SECOND MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).