Kansas City Oasis

Heath Church (https://linktr.ee/heathchurch) Community moment: Melanie Phillips : Tinnitus and Treatment Options Featured speaker: Author Kristy Nerstheimer, "The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O'Neil" Kristy Nerstheimer has been an educator for over 25 years and holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Currently, she is an Innovation Specialist in the Shawnee Mission School District. She has written for various educational organizations including the Kansas Historical Society. "The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O’Neil" is her debut picture book. It received the 2022 Kansas Notable Award and was a Thorpe Menn Award nominee. Kristy lives in Kansas with...

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...

Join us for a night of music bingo featuring gay pride and one hit wonder songs to benefit Kansas City Oasis! The suggested donation per bingo card is $5 and will go directly to help the organization! Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to get checked in. Take advantage of $5 full pours from 6:30 p.m. to close, and Wednesdays are the day you can build your own mixed 4-pack!

Musical guests: The Nite Owls – Wyatt and Sarah (https://www.facebook.com/theniteowlsws) Community moment: Sara Conrad Featured speaker: Author Jen Mann: "Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? (Midlife Malaise) Jen Mann had what appeared to have the perfect life: a successful career as a bestselling author and award-winning blogger, a devoted husband, teenage kids who weren’t total jerks, and a badass minivan. So imagine her surprise when, at age 47, a midlife crisis kicked her straight in the ladybits. She wrote a raw and vulnerable blog post in the middle of the night and started a movement to create...

Oasis is in the Snake Saturday Parade for the second year in a row! We run a float and wear dinosaur costumes and toss candy and share pamphlets about our community and have fun. Family friendly. Contact person: Nathan Bailey Time and meetup location to be announced the week prior to the parade. Staging for being with the parade will start earlier than the official parade. https://snakesaturday.com/parade-route-parking/ *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: Colton Cox (https://www.facebook.com/coltoncoxmusic/) Community moment: Shirley Scribner Featured speaker: Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, Kansas City Beacon Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez is The Kansas City Beacon’s Community Engagement Bureau manager. Previously, Gary worked as a director of communications and outreach as well as a community organizer for two local nonprofits that serve the greater Kansas City region. Gary earned a Master of Professional Studies in organizational leadership from Fort Hays State University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education in organizational leadership and development. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playwriting and making people laugh through stand-up comedy or...

Musical guest: FfortissiMO (https://ffortissimokc.com/) Community moment: Renee Rhodes Featured speaker: Caitlin Homan, Social Services Specialist for the Jackson County Department of Social Services: Children’s Division for the State of Missouri Caitlin has been working in this role for two years. She earned her undergraduate degree in Art Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, and is currently working on her Master of Social Work at Widener University. In her time away from work, Caitlin enjoys swing dancing and roller derby. Location: UMKC Royall Hall 111 800 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Free Sunday parking in the parking garage...

Join fellow Oasians for food, drinks, and karaoke! Connect with old friends and make some new ones. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Let's volunteer at KC Pet Project! We'll be assisting KCPP staff with tasks such as light landscaping, making enrichment treats, sanitizing transport carriers, helping the Canine Care team, and other organizational needs. All group volunteer visits include a tour of the facility, where we'll learn about the history of KC Pet Project, their impact on the community (and beyond), how everyone can make a difference in the lives of Kansas City’s animals, and of course, an opportunity to see all of the adorable animals waiting for their new families. KC Pet Project can accommodate up to 20 volunteers in a...

Musical guest: Jonny Green (https://www.facebook.com/jonnygreenmusic) Community moment: Nathan Bailey Featured speakers: Diana Kornfeld and Marsha Lerenberg, "How to Effectively Engage with MO Lawmakers" Diana Kornfeld lives in Lee’s Summit, where she is currently the secretary and board member for the Lee’s Summit Democrats. Previously she taught English and gifted education for 35 years and taught classes as an adjunct at Avila University. She became interested in Missouri progressive causes after the 2016 election, when she joined Pantsuit Nation and later the Lee’s Summit branch of PSN. This led to her joining Indivisible KC and she later helped found the Lee’s...