Join us for our monthly potluck and help us welcome our 2026 Board of Directors!

This month’s optional potluck theme is “Chili Cookoff”! Helpful things to bring:

• A dish to share. vegetarian options are always appreciated!
• Ingredients list. known community allergies: fresh watermelon, fresh cucumber, mushrooms, peanuts, strawberries, gluten
• Reusable plates & utensils for personal use (we will have paper and plastic options available)

Join us after the Wichita Oasis potluck to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This book reveals how one woman’s stolen cells transformed modern medicine while her family struggled for recognition, dignity, and the truth behind her legacy.

Join us to hear from Bryce Fuhrmann, Mentor Coordinator for One Heart Project. He will share about who One Heart Project is and what they do to serve justice-involved and at-risk youth. During the presentation, he will also share about how people can get involved in making a difference in the lives of some of these youth through their mentorship program.

Speaker Bio: Bryce began his career with twenty years in youth ministry, during which he developed a passion for serving others, particularly youth. Following his time in youth ministry, Bryce transitioned to serving refugees at the International Rescue Committee, where he engaged with volunteer teams to co-sponsor refugees as they arrived in the US, striving to meet their basic needs. Now serving as the Mentor Coordinator for One Heart Project, Bryce helps to develop networks of mentors to serve justice-involved and at-risk youth in the Wichita community.

Musician Bio: William [Dot] Bloomquist is a Kansas creative and educator. William’s career has consisted of performing poetry and songwriting, producing music for himself and others, making art, and teaching private lessons. His breadth of work is tied together with a serious but clever aesthetic that ruminates on pattern, relationship, multitudes of identity, and the tension of reality vs imagination. His works of art and music can be found in local venues and a variety of social media galleries such as Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok. In addition to his creative endeavors, William is an advocate for the ancient Chinese game of Go, running a local club and occasionally streaming his games online.

• IG: @quistyquistsounds, @quistyquistart
• TT: @quistyquistsounds
• YT: quistyquistsounds
• X: quistyquistsnds
• Twitch: Dotquist
• Spotify and other streaming platforms: William Bloom, Dot Bella Quist, William Dot