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/).
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 history had its seminal roots in Missouri. Starting in 1866, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, was the receiving station for the men (and woman) of color following the Civil War. There the most unlikely of soldiers joined the United States Army in the United States Colored Troops...
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/).
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 the ability of menstruating individuals to manage their periods with dignity and comfort. This leads to significant challenges in health, education and overall well-being. In many places, stigma surrounding menstruation exacerbates the problem, further marginalizing those affected. Addressing period poverty requires systemic changes including policy...
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/).
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) with a BSE, majoring in mathematics and German. He studied a year in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship, and then taught high school for three years in Salina, Kansas. He received his PhD in counseling psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He spent...
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...
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 the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
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 MSW from the University of Iowa, and an MPA from UMKC. He has volunteered with numerous environmental organizations over the years, including THB Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby KC, Climate Action KC, and Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. By participating in this event, you agree...
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 have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence — forces that continue to threaten them even today." The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of...
