Kansas City Oasis

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 joined her team at B-Vogue Salon & Gallery. Being inspired by their brand of choice, John Paul Mitchell Systems, they chose to make the world a better place! Their philanthropic efforts involved their local community of Independence, Missouri, The Englewood Arts District more specifically. B-Vogue...

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...

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

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 of seeking help. She endured 19 months of incarceration in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Upon release she came to Journey to New Life here in Kansas City. After completing the program, she was so moved by everything they helped her to accomplish and the...

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...

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 of donated produce that might otherwise end up in landfills. After the Harvest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the largest local produce donor to Harvesters—The Community Food Network. Learn more at aftertheharvestkc.org. We are meeting at 8:00 AM at 1800 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64108. IMPORTANT!...

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 accept cards, a few are cash only). You are allowed to bring in any food or drink you like. Bring your own chairs or blankets (if your back is strong). Parking is at a premium so plan accordingly. You can usually park in the garage...

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 Facebook Live. 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...

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: 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 is the author of "Expedition of Thirst: Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri," "Kansas City Beer: A History of Brewing in the Heartland," "KC Ale Trail," and "Last Bite." His reporting has appeared in AFAR, Feast, Kansas City Magazine,...