Kansas City Oasis

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.

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 in Wyandotte County; to interpret the historic, cultural, and environmental past of the park; to support the park and community through special events, educational programming, fundraising, site cleanup, trail enhancement, environmental conservation and stewardship; and to provide educational programming that promotes water quality and habitat...

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 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: 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 such as Theatre Internationale in Leysin, Switzerland; the Seagle Music Colony in Schroon Lake, New York; the Clear Creek Festival in Halfway, Oregon; and the American Institute for Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. He has had over 40 short stories and poems published in many...

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 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...

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 https://bit.ly/FrankenWines2022 Seating will be offered in the grass on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own chairs and blankets, food and drinks. There is one portable restroom on site. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed at all times, picked up after, and...

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

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 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...

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 prevent sexual violence in our community. MOCSA offers therapy, support and advocacy for victims of rape and sexual assault, for sexually abused children and their family, for adult survivors of sexual abuse, and for others affected by sexual violence. *By participating in this event, you...