Kansas City Oasis

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 United States Memorial Museum. She spent 17 years running MCHE’s education programs and was the director of education before being named MCHE’s executive director in January 2020. Dr. Shelly Cline joined the MCHE team in 2015 and is the historian and director of education. She...

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/).

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

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs,” “human hands solve human problems,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

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

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs,” “human hands solve human problems,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Snacktime Showdown: A February Festivity of Family, Fun, and Friendly Games! How much fun can you fit into one afternoon? We’re about to find out! Bring some snacks and your favorite easy-to-learn game to share with your Oasis friends. Family and friends of all ages are welcome to join for this event. Tables will be set up for varied game play, and everyone is encouraged to mingle and invite others to join in on the fun. PLUS: Bring or make your own valentines/valentines box. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).