June 2017 Adult Community Activity List
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates,
times, location, and other information!
New Exciting Groups
Good Life Group –Tues 6/27 at 5:30 has been designed to assist people to think about what they want in their
life, and break that down into management steps to start moving toward their vision of a good life. Using
person-led LifeCourse Framework, this group is about starting small and beginning where a person is in a caring
environment. We will support “Life Experiences” that sometimes may feel risky, but are the thinks that give us
meaning. Last Tuesday of the month 5:30pm Board Conference Room Abilities First 1370 E Primrose Springfield
MO Snacks provided Ages 18 and older For questions or to attend RSVP to: [email protected] or 417-83999
Thurs 6/1 Julianne and Derek Hough, 7:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John Q.
Hammons Parkway. The Hough siblings present a brand new stage production inspired by the
elements.Tickets $69-$125. 417-836-7678
Thurs 6/1 Shealy Farm Field Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Missouri State University's Shealy Farm, 5607 S. 222 Road, Fair Grove.
In-field discussions about grazing beef cattle in southwest Missouri. Contact [email protected]
Thurs 6/1 Summer Cemetery Walks: Maple Park, 7 p.m., Maple Park Cemetery, 300 W. Grand St. Enjoy a summer
stroll and learn about landmarks and the notable and notorious men and women buried in Springfield
cemeteries. Free. Register, 417-616-0534
Thurs 6/1 Moana "Island-Themed" Candy Making Class 10AM and 2pm Bon Bon's Candy Making House is having
Moana "Island-Themed" Candy Making Classes May 30-June 3 at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. All classes are $18 per
person. Enjoy making the heart of Te Fiti, a gummi fruit kabob and other island-themed candies. For more info,
call 883-3900 or visit candyhousesgf.com. Bon Bon's Candy House 3857 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield MO
Thurs 6/1 – 6/30 The Bloom at Lavendar Falls Farm 10 am Come and enjoy the lavender in bloom at Lavender
Falls Farm during the whole month of June. We will be opening the cafe and bar, as well as our shop. Grab your
friends and head our way, where relaxation begins on our farm! M highway in Clever MO. Can get directions
from Lavendar Falls Facebook page.
Thurs 6/1 A Night for Science with Dicsovery Cetner Springfeild 3pm-9pm Join us Thursday, June 1st for A Night for
Science, an event hosted by Discovery Center of Springfield! They will be by between 3pm & 9pm to show off
amazing science experiments and promoting their Summer kick-off. We will be making specialty science
cocktails as well as giving away a few prizes! Admission is free, and a percentage of purchases that night will go
to proceeds for the Discovery Center. We hope to see you out here and showing your support for a great part of
the Springfield Community! Kid Friendly Civil Kitchen107 Park Central Sq, Springfield, Missouri 65806
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Thurs 6/1 Small Bites 6:15-7:30 SPS Farm to School is partnering with the Springfield Greene County Health
Deparment and the Northwest Project to host a free cooking demonstration. Local Chef, Dakota Reynolds will be
preparing a simple, fresh, and healthy meal utilizing seasonal produce found right in your neighborhood! The
Fairbanks 1126 N Broadway Springfield 65802 (417) 755-7404
Fri 6/2 Shakespeare at the Columns: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare 7-9pm Previously advertised as
"The Winter's Tale," the Actors Theatre of Missouri in association with The Dangerous Playground and Rice
Theatricals, now plan to present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]" by Adam
Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Shakespeare at the Columns is the quintessential Springfield summer event.
This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the
production will take place in the Museum's auditorium. 1111 East Brookside Drive Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 8831974
Fri 6/2 -6/4 and 6/9- 6/11 Thomas & Friends Day Out With Thomas The Friendship Tour 2017 All Aboard for a day of
family fun with Thomas and Percy at Thomas & Friends Day Out With Thomas The Friendship Tour 2017, June 2,3, 4
and 9,10, 11. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Percy and enjoy so much more! For tickets, visit
ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866-468-7630. Midland Railway 1515 High St. Baldwin City KS
Fri 6/2 Fantastic Friday at the Springfield Art Museum 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Families, grades K-5, are invited to join
the Springfield-Greene County Library Distract at the Springfield Art Museum to browse the latest exhibits, engage
in art-making, storytelling and writing activities that allow you to explore the exciting themes at the museum.
Make sure you bring your library card because the Mobile Library will be parked in the lot and open for business!
For more info, call 883-1974 or visit thelibrary.org. Springfield Art Museum 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Springfield MO
Fri 6/2 Friends of the Rogersville Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Rogersville Library, 104 N. Beatie, Rogersville. All
proceeds support the Webster County Library-Rogersville Branch. $5 Friends bag, fill for $3. 417-753-3220
Fri 6/2 June Bug Jamboree 23, 5-10 p.m., American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic. All types of VWs welcome for
show and competition with live music by Fall Risk, food vendors and face painting by Giggle Boxes on Saturday.
Free. 417-753-3053
Fri 6/2 “Love is on the Air,” 7 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W Evangel St., Ozark. Love is in air at the Family
Bible Broadcast station. Jerry loves Opal. Opal loves the broadcast. Add in some meddling, matchmaking for this
mixed-up comedic adventure. Tickets $9-$12. 417-581-9192
Fri 6/2 Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival, 3-10 p.m., West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains.
Celebration of the distinctive culture of the Ozark Highlands with live music, artisans, craft vendors,
demonstrations and dancing. Free. 888-256-8835
Fri 6/2 Springfield Improv: Improvable Causes, 10 p.m., Springfield Improv Theater, 308 South Ave. Fast-paced,
wry, high energy improv show with classic improv games. Admission $10. 417-872-2658
Fri 6/2 The White Family Gospel Concert & Outreach, 6-8 p.m., Baptist Temple, 2655 N. Grant Ave. Outreach
ministry with preaching, singing and free dinner. Free; offerings accepted. 417-831-2631; baptisttemple.net
Fri 6/2-Sun 6/4 State Summer Games More than 1,000 athletes and coaches, along with family and friends from
across Missouri will converge in Springfield June 2-4, 2017, for the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games
to compete in powerlifting, volleyball, aquatics and track & field. This will be the third year of a four-year bid in
Springfield. We're excited to be in the Springfield community and can't wait to see all the support that we know
you can give us! Missouri State University 901 S National Springfield. For more info to
www.somo.org/summergames.go or Facebook event page with same name title.
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Fri 6/2 First Friday Art Walk 6pm-10pm Don't miss the fun during the June 2 First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. in
downtown Springfield! Enjoy original art, live art demonstrations, live music, international culture, local history, and
a FREE shuttle between Art Walk and the Watercolor USA opening at the Springfield Art Museum!
Fri 6/2 -6/3 Chalk and Art Festival at ideaXfactory starting at 6pm Friday and ending 5pm Saturday Join the fun
as artists create temporary original masterpieces in chalk on the sidewalks of ideaXfactory and the Brick City
parking lot on June 2-3! It starts during First Friday Art Walk, June 2 from 6-10 PM and continues on Satuday, June 3
from noon- 5 PM. Well-known talented artists will be drawing live in a broad range of styles - from abstract,
portrait and landscape to cartoon and fastasy. And everyone can join in drawing on the parking lot - we'll
provide the chalk! Join in all-ages DIY hands-on activities on the lawn of ideaXfactory. Live Music. Free.
IdeaXfactory 351 N Boonville Springfield MO
Fri 6/2 First Firday Glass Fusing 6pm-10pm Walk your way into our studio and actually create your own piece of
art. Join us for an evening of creating (creativity not required). Make a beautiful fused glass project while relaxing
and socializing with us! Depending on the project you pick, you may even want or need to use one of our special
"power tools". No glass experience is necessary. Your glass piece(s) will be ready to pick up within a week.
Reservation Required! Call or email to register - $25 deposit per person must be paid in advance (12 max).
Deposit will be applied toward the project of your choice. This event starts promptly at 6pm. Creative Escape
Glass LLC 1700 S Campbell Suite H Springfield MO
Fri 6/2 Japan Night Join high school students from Springfield’s Sister City, Isesaki, at the Jim D. Morris Center for
“Japan Night” on June 2. This Art Walk event is a culture festival featuring performances, games, crafts, and
snacks in a family-friendly atmosphere. 6:30pm - 8:00pm Jim D. Morris Center 301 S. Jefferson Ave. - Springfield,
MO 65897 (417) 836-3058 FREE
Sat 6/3 Ride On Annual Bike Ride 2017 7am-12pm. Join us for our second annual Ride On event on June 3, 2017
from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm! Cyclists can choose from 13 mile, 26 mile, 53 mile and 64 mile routes. Not a cyclist? No
problem! Join us for the AFTER PARTY event for food, beer, and entertainment following the ride. Register online at
www.abilitiesfirst.net. For more information, contact Michele Fields at 417-886-0404 or [email protected].
Proceeds benefit Friends of Abilities First, a non-profit organization that assists with the growing needs and
expenses of people with developmental disabilities in Greene County, and provides opportunities for inclusion
where people live, learn, work and play. St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2200 W Republic Rd Springfield
MO
Sat 6/3 Shoot Out for Autism Farewell Shoot 8am-3pm Final Year ENTRY FEE: $100 INCLUDES: 100 Sporting Clays •
Event T-shirt • Lunch Enjoy: Food, Raffles, Shooting Games TO REGISTER: Ozark Shooters – 417-443-3093 Michael
Woodring – 417-693-0583 www.shootoutforautism.com
Sat 6/3 Farm Park Fun Mudder 8am-2pm Check In - 8:00 am (All Runners) Mad Dash #1 - 10:00 am (6-10 year
olds) Mad Dash #2 - 11:00 am (11-14 year olds) Mad Dash #3 - 12:00 pm (15-16 year olds) Participants should
expect to get very muddy. Course lengths apx .75 and 1.25 miles long. Wear old clothes. Shoes and shirt are
required! There are no showers or changing facilities but we will have rinsing stations for post race participants.
Registration at Willardparks.com $35
Sat 6/3 CoxHealth Medical Mile and 5K Run/Walk 7:15 AM Join CoxHealth for their 26 annual Medical Mile and
5K Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The Mile will begin at 7:15 a.m. and the 5K
will begin at 7:45 a.m. Their are age divisions for both the mile and 5K. After, they will have an awards ceremony,
refreshments, kids zone, vendor booths and more. Check out all the details online at coxhealth.com. For more
info, call 269-3282. The Meyer Center 3545 S. National Ave. Springfield MO
Sat 6/3 Trail Trivia 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Test your nature knowledge to celebrate National Trails Day! Trek the trails
while answering nature-related questions along the way. Stop by the nature center anytime to pick up your
question sheet and then return to check your answers, claim your prize and learn about different conservation
areas around Springfield. All ages. No registration required. Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature
Center Way Springfield MO 65804
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Sat 6/3 Primitive Skills Series: Fire And Flintstone 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Volunteer Naturalist and primitive skills specialist
Don Brink returns to demonstrate how to start fires without matches and butane. Different primitive fire-making
techniques will be demonstrated by Don and his grandson Roin Green. Afterward, try your hand at starting a fire
the primitive way. Ages 12-adult. Registration begins May 16. Call 417-888-4237. Springfield Conservation Nature
Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way Springfield MO 65804
Sat 6/3 13th Annual Rock House Music Festival, Flavie Lear Field, 22601 Main St., Reeds Spring. Bluegrass, rock and
folk performances, with food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and beer vendors. No outside alcohol allowed.
Tickets $30; kids free. 417-272-8386
Sat 6/3 Arts in the Park - Ray House Jamboree, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, 6424 W. Farm
Road 182, Republic. Annual bluegrass music festival on the front porch of the historic Ray House. Please bring
blankets and lawn chairs. Admission $15 per vehicle; $10 per motorcycle. 417-732-2662
Sat 6/3 "Beehive: The 60’s Musical," 7:30 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 302 E. Pershing St. Told from the
perspective of six young women who look back on a host of issues ranging from their first beehive dance to the
challenges we faced as a nation. Tickets $12-$30. 417-831-8001
Sat 6/3 Chadwick Railroad Days, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., downtown Chadwick, Chadwick. 35th annual celebration
of Chadwick’s founding including a parade at 9:45 a.m., free games for the kids, live entertainment and more.
Free. 417-634-3734
Sat 6/3 Festival on the Edge, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Jefferson Avenue between Olive and Park Central East. Includes a
KidsZone, face painting, balloon art, food, beer garden, games, rappel viewing area, 5K, one-mile walk and kids
slow roll. Free admission.
Sat 6/3 Firehouse Bluegrass Jam & Show, 4 p.m., Orchard Crest Baptist Church, 320 Orchard Crest Ave. Jam at 4
p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., with High Hopes Bluegrass Band. Free; goodwill offering accepted. Josh Gilbert, 417-8499521.
Sat 6/3 Fix-It Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Give your household goods a
new lease on life with the Ozarks Tool Library and Queen City Beard and Moustache Federation. Free. 417-8620135
Sat 6/3 Friends of the Rogersville Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rogersville Library, 104 N. Beatie, Rogersville. All
proceeds support the Webster County Library-Rogersville Branch. $5 Friends bag, fill for $3. 417-753-3220
Sat 6/3 June Bug Jamboree 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic. All types of VWs
welcome for show and competition with live music by Fall Risk, food vendors and face painting by Giggle Boxes
on Saturday. Free. 417-753-3053
Sat 6/3 Historical Treasure Hunt, 10 a.m., the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Ozarks Genealogical Society
sponsored citywide treasure hunt to benefit OGS with cash prizes for the winning team. $5.
Sat 6/3 “Love is on the Air,” 2:30 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W. Evangel St., Ozark. Love is in air at the
Family Bible Broadcast station. Jerry loves Opal. Opal loves the broadcast. Add in some meddling matchmaking
for this mixed-up comedic adventure. Tickets $9-$12. 417-581-9192
Sat 6/3 Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival, noon-10 p.m., Civic Center, 110 St Louis St., West
Plains. Celebration of the distinctive culture of the Ozark Highlands with live music, artisans, craft vendors,
demonstrations, and dancing. Free. 888-256-8835
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Sat 6/3 A Summer Reading Program Celebration featuring Patrick Mureithi in Concert, 2 p.m., Park Central
Branch Library, 128 Park Central. Come sign up for the Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” and
enjoy a family-friendly concert. Free. 417-831-1342
Sat 6/3 Saturday Sounds, 3-5 p.m., Schweitzer Brentwood Library Branch, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd. Enjoy the
instrumental talents of Blue Train. Free. 417-883-1974
Sat 6/3 Step Up for Down Syndrome 2017, 3 p.m., Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. Carnivale-styled party
with a resource fair, live music, dancing, cakewalk and inflatables. 5:15 p.m. parade to the Springfield Cardinals
Stadium, with a walk around home plate and reserved section for the game. Registration $30. https://www.dsstride.org/dsgostepup
Sun 6/4 2017 Springfield Rock & Gem Fair, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., The Missouri Institute of Natural Science, 2327 W. Farm
Road 190. Vendors selling rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, unique jewelry, used lapidary equipment, etc. along with
public auction of donated rock, gem and mineral-related items. Free. 417-350-1070
Sun 6/4 "Beehive: The 60’s Musical," 2 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 302 E. Pershing St. Told from the
perspective of six young women who look back on a host of issues ranging from their first beehive dance to the
challenges we faced as a nation. Tickets $12-$30. 417-831-8001
Sun 6/4 Patrick Mureithi Family Concert, 3 pm., Schweitzer Brentwood Brand Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd.
Kenyan documentary filmmaker and singer/songwriter will present music from his recently released album. Free.
417-883-1974
Sun 6/4 Picnic at the End of the Universe, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Phelps Grove Park, 950 E. Bennett St. Gathering of food,
fun, and geeky fellowship with a bring something/take something table, board games, tabletop and LARPing.
Free. www.springfieldgame.com
Mon 6/5 Lego Ninjago "Candy Sushi" Candy Making Class 10:00 AM Bon Bon's Candy Making House is having
Lego Ninjago "Candy Sushi" Candy Making Classes June 5-10 at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. All classes are $18 per
person. Roll your own candy sushi, dip Ninjago-themed oreos and more! Great for ages 3 and older. For more info
or to reserve your spot, call 883-3900 or visit candyhousesgf.com. Bon Bon's Candy House 3857 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield MO
Mon 6/5 DIY Home Repair and Maintenance, 7 p.m., Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Learn about home
electric circuits, water heaters and HVAC with the Library Center’s Joe Moore, Library Buildings and Grounds
Department. Free. 417-882-0714
Mon 6/5 Springfield-Greene County Health Department Information Session, 6-8 p.m., Woodland Heights
Presbyterian Church, 722 W. Atlantic St. Come learn about all of the important services provided to our
community by our health department. Free. 417-864-7658
Tues 6/6 Makers Night 7:00 PM Join us as we feature one of our Maker items. We will offer demonstrations with
opportunities for hands-on training. Barnes and Noble 3055 South Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-885-0026
Wed 6/7 Medicinal Plants Of The Ozarks 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Join Bob Liebert, owner of Teeter Creek Herbs and
author of Common Medicinal Herbs Of The Ozarks, for an indoor program and guided hike to learn how Native
Americans and early pioneers relied on plants for curing their ailments and feeding their families. His book will be
available to purchase and to have autographed. Ages 15-adult. Registration begins May 16. Call 417-888-4237.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way
Springfield MO 65804
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Wed 6/7 Take A Hike 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM While known for trout fishing, Roaring River State Park also has an array of
hiking trails. Volunteer Naturalist Pat Stritzel will help you become familiar with their trail system. Meet at the nature
center and carpool. Bring a sack lunch and water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Hike is five miles and rated
moderate to difficult. Ages 18-adult. Registration begins June 1. Call 417-888-4237. Springfield Conservation
Nature Center4601 S. Nature Center Way Springfield MO 65804
Thur 6/8 Button Making Class Join us for this fun class to make small 1” buttons of your own design. We will provide
lots of materials for you to draw/paint your own designs! Make up to 10 buttons in the class. Additional buttons
are $.50 to create. Fun for all ages! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rosette Studios: Arts & Letters 214 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65806 $8 (417) 987-9155
Thurs 6/8 Lego Ninjago "Candy Sushi" Candy Making Class 10:00 AM Bon Bon's Candy Making House is having
Lego Ninjago "Candy Sushi" Candy Making Classes June 5-10 at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. All classes are $18 per
person. Roll your own candy sushi, dip Ninjago-themed oreos and more! Great for ages 3 and older. For more info
or to reserve your spot, call 883-3900 or visit candyhousesgf.com. Bon Bon's Candy House 3857 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield MO
Thurs 6/8 "Beehive: The 60’s Musical," 7:30 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 302 E. Pershing St. Told from the
perspective of six young women who look back on a host of issues ranging from their first beehive dance to the
challenges we faced as a nation. Tickets $12-$30. 417-831-8001
Thurs 6/8 Book -to-Action Book Club, 6 p.m., Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Discuss a memoir and
then improve the community by participating in the group volunteer project related to the book’s topic.
“Bettyville: A Memoir” George Hodgman. Register, 417-865-1340
Thurs 6/8 “Love is on the Air,” 7 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W. Evangel St., Ozark. Love is in air at the Family
Bible Broadcast station. Jerry loves Opal. Opal loves the broadcast. Add in some meddling matchmaking for this
mixed-up comedic adventure. Tickets $9-$12. 417-581-9192
Wed 6/9 2nd Annual Tennis Under the Lights, 8-10 p.m., Lafayette Park, 202 W. Atlantic Ave. Come play tennis at
night with the courts set aglow, all ages welcome, equipment provided. Free. 417-837-5826
Wed 6/9 "Beehive: The 60’s Musical," 7:30 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 302 E. Pershing St. Told from the
perspective of six young women who look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the
challenges we faced as a nation. Tickets $12-$30. 417-831-8001
Wed 6/9 “Love is on the Air,” 7 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 1996 W. Evangel St., Ozark. Love is in air at the Family
Bible Broadcast station. Jerry loves Opal. Opal loves the broadcast. Add in some meddling matchmaking for this
mixed up comedic adventure. Tickets $9-$12. 417-581-9192
Wed 6/9 Missouri Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, 5:30 a.m., Leggett and Platt Athletic Center, Missouri
Southern State University campus, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin. Free cleanings, fillings and extractions for ages 5
and up. Free. 417-434-1581; momom.org
Fri 6/9 Book Series “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” Join Art Zone for their monthly book series featuring "Should I
Share My Ice Cream?" 9am -11am Students will listen to the story and then create their own ice cream art using
shaving cream! This project is gonna be a messy, good time! No reservations needed. Activity takes about 45
minutes. $5 a student. Art Zone 107 Aldersgate Suite 6 Nixa MO 417-224-9816
Fri 6/9 Fantastic Friday at the Steam Engine Grounds 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fantastic Friday at the Steam Engine
Grounds 10 a.m.-noon at Steam Engine Grounds, US 60 Hwy for grades K-5. Heat water and what do you get?
Steam power! Friends from the Ozark Steam Engine Association and the Southwest Early Day Gas Engine and
Tractor Association are dedicated to restoring the steam-powered engines used in farming and industry in the
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mid-19th century. Members of the associations will open the Steam-O-Rama event grounds to summer readers
for a magnificent visit to the past, with activities and tours of these marvelous machines. Be sure to bring your
Library card, because the Mobile Library will be on the grounds and checking out materials! KY3's Mike Landis will
provide a Storybreak at 11:30 a.m. Located east of the Republic city limits, on the south side of U.S. 60. Enter the
grounds from Farm Road 170. Republic MO
Sat 6/9 2017 Raptor Run Bring the family for a night of fun to help fund the Missouri Institute of Natural Science and
Riverbluff Cave! Run or walk the 5K and/or Fun Run and stick around for free tours of the museum in addition to
activities (some just fun, some educational!) for the kids. Enjoy the museum grounds on this sure to be
Spectacular Spring Evening! Complete with fossil dig for kids, popcorn, snacks and other entertainment. For more
information on the museum or the cave visit www.MoNatSci.org to register for the run
visit ActNowRacing.com. The funds from this fundraiser will go to the museum and to aid continuation of the
search for fossils within Riverbluff Cave. In addition, donations will aid in partnering with area schools to offer
educational experiences to local students on Missouri’s natural history and its fragile ecosystem. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Missouri Institute of Natural Science - Riverbluff Cave 2327 W. Farm Rd. 190 - Springfield, MO 65810
Sat 6/10 Relay For Life of Springfield Join us for a night of Live music, family activities and games, fundraising, and
fireworks. All proceeds from the event benefit the Relay For Life of Springfield, an American Cancer Society
fundraiser. 4:00pm Jordan Valley Park 735 E. Trafficway St. - Springfield, MO 65806 Free!
Sat 6/10 Second Saturday Art Walk To compliment the First Friday Art Walk exhibitions and galleries, Second
Saturday Art Walk features the same venues on a weekend afternoon. It's the second Saturday of each month
from 1-5 p.m. at several galleries, shops, restaurants and other participating venues in downtown Springfield.
Several featured spots open as early as 10:30 a.m. for SSAW. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Springfield Association
304 W. McDaniel St. - Springfield, MO 65806 Free
Sat 6/10 Nixa's 115 Birthday Bash! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Celebrate Nixa's 115 Birthday Bash with the Massengale
Group of Keller Williams, the City of Nixa, Nixa Parks and Recreation, Nixa Police and Nixa's Fire Department! Enjoy
food, great family memories, play with the Nixa Parks and Recreation and interact with those who protect and
serve the community. This event is located at 201 Village Center St. in Nixa. For more info, call 725-5486 or visit
nixaparks.com. Nixa 201 Village Center St. Nixa MO
Sat 6/10 -6/20 Springfield Little Theatre's The Addams Family 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Book by Marshall Brickman and
Rick Elice o Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa o Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams o Originally
produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler,
Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L.
Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary
Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals By Special Arrangement with
Elephant Eye Theatrical o That loveable family of creepy kooks is alive and well and living in their super-spooky
mansion in Central Park. The Addams family, led by the elegantly gaunt and seemingly undead Morticia and her
ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love--a
sensation that is unsettling for both her and her family of endearing misfits. When the teen invites her new
boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, over with his "normal" family to get better acquainted with the Addams household,
comic chaos ensues. Landers Theatre 311 E. Walnut St.Springfield
Sat 6/10 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Days 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Days are annual celebrations of
education through outdoor adventures, the learning of outdoor skills and the conservation advocacy of our
natural resources and wildlife. They invite you to join them for these one-of-a-kind events dedicated to the
exhilarating world of outdoor recreation. Whether you are new or expert outdoorsman, they will have a wide
variety of outdoor exploration opportunities and activity options for all ages, backgrounds and areas of interest
to enjoy! Free activities include catch and release pond, kayak pool, Daisy shooting ranges, archery, rock walls,
viewing aquariums, live animal encounters and more! For complete details regarding all six Missouri Outdoor Days
events, visit conservation.basspro.com. Finely River Park Located off Hwy 14 on N. 3rd St. Ozark MO
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Sat 6/10 2nd Annual Doughnuts Not Donuts Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Country Girls Espresso, 2671 E. Sunshine St.
Multi-class, family-friendly, charity car show benefiting The Arc of the Ozarks. $20 car registration; $5 admission.
417-864-7887
Sat 6/10 Columbia Handbell Ensemble, 4 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1475 N. Washington Ave. “You Can’t
Stop the Beat,” a handbell performance based on the Broadway hit “Hairspray!”. Free. 573-442-1149
Sat 6/10 Hulston Mill Civil War Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hulston Mill, Everton. Civil war re-enactments, historical
demonstrations, Ladies of the Civil War Tea presentation, food and wares vendors. Admission $5. hullstonmill.com
Sat 6/10 Larry Wood Book Signing, 1-3 p.m., Half Price Books of the Ozarks, 1950 S. Glenstone Ave., Suite O.
Regional history author Larry Wood will sign copies of his latest book, “Yanked Into Eternity: Lynchings and
Hangings in Missouri”. Free. 417-889-9042
Sat 6/10 Missouri Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, 5:30 a.m., Leggett and Platt Athletic Center, MSSU Campus,
3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin. Free cleanings, fillings and extractions for ages 5 and up. Free. 417-434-1581.
momom.org
Sat 6/10 Nixa’s 115th Birthday Bash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nixa 201 Village Center St. Celebrate Nixa with food, fun and
meet council members, play with Nixa Parks, and interact with those that protect and serve our community. Free.
417-725-3785
Sat 6/10 River Jam, 2-10 p.m., Finley River Park, 891-961 N. Riverside Road, Ozark. Annual festival and celebration
of Ozarks’ rivers with music, mudbugs, and regional vendors. Admission $3-$5. 417-836-4847
Sun 6/11 Summer Hummers 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Join bird bander Sarah Driver as she talks about hummingbirds and
attempts to capture and band some. All ages. Registration begins June 1. Call 417-888-4237. Springfield
Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way Springfield MO 65804
Sun 6/11 Hulston Mill Civil War Days, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hulston Mill, Everton. Civil war re-enactments, historical
demonstrations, Ladies of the Civil War Tea presentation, food and wares vendors. Admission $5. hullstonmill.com
Sun 6/11 Phelps Grove Neighborhood Art in the Garden Walking Tour, 1-4 p.m., Phelps Grove neighborhood, East
Bennett Street. Tour unique gardens in Phelps Grove displaying the creative work of area artists. Tickets $10, 12
and under free; available day of event at western edge of Springfield Art Museum parking lot. 417-864-1049
Sun 6/11 Sunday Concert Series, 2 p.m., the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Kenny Key and Juanita Lee
perform a variety of music from their favorite songwriters. Free. 417-882-0714
Mon 6/12 Conflict Resolution, 6-8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, 2410 S. Scenic Ave. Come learn how to
approach and resolve conflict while maintaining your cool with Missouri State University’s Center For Dispute
Resolution. Free. 417-829-4001
Mon 6/12 Learn to Grow in the Garden Series - Climbers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
Rebecca Nickols of Master Gardeners of Greene County will present the basics of how to grow, train, prune and
support a variety of annual and perennial vines. Free. 417-891-1515
Tues 6/13 Center City Book Club, 1:30 p.m., Tea Bar and Bites, 621 S. Pickwick Ave. Perk up your week with friendly
conversation in a cozy atmosphere. “Watership Down” Richard Adams. Free. 417-862-0135
Tues 6/13 Donuts and Death, 7 p.m., Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park Central West. Horror has never tasted so
sweet. “The Monk” by Matthew Lewis. Free. 417-831-1342
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Tues 6/13 Firefly Frolic 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fireflies have intrigued and fascinated children and adults on countless
summer evenings. Join Volunteer Naturalist Nancy Ryan to learn everything you ever wanted to know about
nature's "flashlights." Bring your flashlight and join the fun. All ages. Registration begins June 1. Call 417-888-4237.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way Springfield MO 65804
Wed 6/14-17 Make Fused Glass Critters at Creative Escape Glass LLC This week's project is critters*. You choose
your basic creature and then get creative with your design. Standard metal and glass critters are $15-$20 or the
free standing creatures are $15-$25. All critter/creature purchases or projects are 10% off. No experience
necessary. Children 12+ can normally do an independent project, kids 8-11 may need an adult assistant, 7 and
younger definitely need a one-on-one adult assistant. Young children not involved in the creation process are not
a good idea since the front of the studio is full of breakables and the back of the studio is full of sharp edges, all
within easy reach. Neither of you will have fun if you must spend your time trying to keep them away from pretty,
shiny objects. 11:00am - 5:00pm Creative Escape Glass LLC 1700 South Campbell Ave, Suite H - Springfield, MO
65807
Wed 6/14 Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks, 6:30 p.m., Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. A round-table
discussion that covers a variety of Civil War topics and features speakers. Free. 417-207-1232
Wed 6/14 Tent Theatre presents “She Loves Me,” 8 p.m., Craig Hall, Missouri State University campus, 1147 E.
Grand St. The identities of anonymous romantic pen pals are revealed in this joyful musical. Tickets $16-$25. 417836-7678
Thurs 6/15 8th Annual Night of Champions Trivia, 7-9 p.m., Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N. Glenstone
Ave. Benefits Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, which serves children and adults living with disabilities in the
Ozarks Area. Tickets $35 individual; table of 8, $250. 417-890-1599
Thurs 6/15 Arrowood and More: Laura McHugh Author Talk, 6-8:30 p.m., Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library,
2214 S. Brentwood Blvd. Laura McHugh will talk about her latest book, “Arrowood,” a Southern gothic horror,
along with a discussion about her writing process. Free. 417-883-1974
Thurs 6/15 Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels, 7 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John Q.
Hammons Parkway. “Voices of Angels” showcases the angelic voices of Susan McFadden, Mairead Carlin,
Eabha McMahon and introduces the breathtaking new Celtic violinist Tara McNeill. Tickets $39-$100. 417-836-7678
Thurs 6/15 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend 2017, 9 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Four days of music
just in time for Father’s Day, weekend pass has access to feature and headliner shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Bring lawn chairs. Tickets $10-$40. http://eurekaspringsblues.com/
Thurs 6/15 Music at Midtown, 6 p.m., Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Cindy Woolf, member of
the Creek Rocks, will perform solo selections from her original songbook. Free. 417-862-0135
Fri 6/16 50s at the Hop at the 910 Ballroom, 7-10 p.m., 910 Ballroom, 910 W. Battlefield Road. Bring a snack to
share, beverages provided. Singles, seniors and students welcome. Admission $10. 417-883-4091
Thurs 6/15 Park Clean Up Day 10:00 AM Park Clean Up Day 10 a.m. at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St.,
Willard. for grades K-5. Help the Springfield-Greene County Library District build a better world with the Willard
Parks and Recreation Department. Learn about the important role parks play in building strong communities, the
people that help maintain them and what you can do to be good community partners. Jackson St. Park 222 W.
Jackson St. Willard MO
Fri 6/16 Fantastic Friday at the Railroad Historical Museum 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fantastic Friday at the Railroad
Historical Museum 10 a.m.-noon at Grant Beach Park, 1300 N. Grant St. for grades K-5. Tracks, switches, signals --
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there's a lot going on to get trains moving. Chug along with the Springfield-Greene County Library District to
Grant Beach Park, where Railroad Historical Museum volunteers will explain how it all works and provide tours of
the train engine and cars, the steam engine and the caboose. Join library staff for train stories, activities and fun.
KY3's Steve Grant will provide a Storybreak at 10:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Railroad Historical Museum.
Fri 6/16 2017 HBA Parade of Homes 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tour beautiful homes constructed by quality insured HBA
home builders. See the newest trends, the hottest products and latest home features. June 16-18 and June 23-25,
2017. Time: 1-6 p.m. Visit SpringfieldHBA.com for home locations, details and to plan your route. Cost is just
$5/ticket - granting you access to all Parade homes.
Fri 6/16 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend 2017, 9 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Four days of music just in
time for Father’s Day, weekend pass has access to feature and headliner shows on Saturday and Sunday. Bring
lawn chairs. Tickets $10-$40. http://eurekaspringsblues.com/
Fri 6/16 Outlaw Nationals Monster Trucks, 6-9:30 p.m., The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Nine
monster trucks are booked and ready to battle, show starts at 7:30. Tickets $13-$25, kids under 2 free. 417-8332660
Fri 6/16 Tent Theatre presents “She Loves Me,” 8 p.m., Craig Hall, MSU Campus, 1147 E. Grand St. The identities of
anonymous romantic pen pals are revealed in this joyful musical. Tickets $16-$25. 417-836-7678
Sat 6/17 2017 Greater Ozarks Pridefest, noon-9 p.m., Park Central Square, Springfield. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/GreaterOzarksPridefest/
Sat 6/17 2017 River Rescue, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., James River south of Springfield. James River Basin Partnership event in
its 20th year, the River Rescue is a community cleanup along local waterways. $15. Registration required. 417-8364847
Sat 6/17 Apartment Therapy 101, 10:30 a.m., Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square. Craft
household decor items to jazz up any small space. Materials provided. Free. 417-831-1342
Sat 6/17 Duets with Juanita Lee and Kenny Key, 2 p.m., Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central. Bluegrass
and eclectic musical duets. Free. 417-831-1342
Sat 6/17 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend 2017, 9 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Four days of music just
in time for Father’s Day, weekend pass has access to feature and headliner shows on Saturday and Sunday. Bring
lawn chairs. Tickets $10-$40. http://eurekaspringsblues.com/
Sat 6/17 Fiddlin’ by the Finley, 4-8:30 p.m., Ozark Schools Career Center, Jackson Street, Ozark. Family-friendly
concert featuring The Blinkers, The Hosea Bilyeu Family Singers, and Casey and the Atta Boys. Bring lawn chairs.
Refreshments on-site for purchase. No coolers or alcohol. Free; donations welcome. 417-582-5901
Sat 6/17 Juneteenth: Remembering Our Past, Creating Our Future, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartley-Decatur
Neighborhood Center, Inc., 918 E. Calhoun St. Come celebrate the oldest nationally celebration
commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S.A with music, food and informational booths. Free. 417-873-6386
Sat 6/17 Outlaw Nationals Monster Trucks, 6-9:30 p.m., The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Nine
monster trucks are booked and ready to battle, show starts at 7:30. Tickets $13-$25, kids under 2 free. 417-8332660
Sat 6/17 Summer Solstice Art Show 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM North Springfield's Moon City Creative District presents a
juried art show, representing 20 regional artists, who gather under white tents to showcase and sell their work in
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Lafayette Park. Come and enjoy this event, complete with art, music and food. Free to the public. For more info,
call 864-1049 or visit parkboard.org. Lafayette Park 202 E. Atlantic St. Springfield MO
Sun 6/18 “The Beauty of the Mountain Dulcimer, 2 p.m., Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Mike Anderson
presents traditional and modern music on the U.S. mountain dulcimer. Free. 417-882-0714
Sun 6/18 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend 2017, 9 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Four days of music just
in time for Father’s Day, weekend pass has access to feature and headliner shows on Saturday and Sunday. Bring
lawn chairs. Tickets $10-$40. http://eurekaspringsblues.com/
Mon 6/19 “American Eclipse” with Author David Baron, 7 p.m., The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Book
presentation, signing followed by skygazing with the Springfield Astronomical Society at 8 p.m. Free. 417-882-0714
Mon 6/19 Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, 6:30-8 p.m., The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Learn
the basics with Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator for the University of Missouri Extension. Free. 417-865-1340
Tues 6/20 After the Women’s March: What Comes Next? 7 p.m., Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Discuss first,
second and third waves of progress, what feminism means and what are the next steps towards creating a more
equitable world. Free. 417-882-0714
Tues 6/20 Doughboys and Donuts, 6 p.m., Hurts Donut Company, 1111 E. Republic Road #164. Discuss the lives of
fictional WWI men and women with a favorite wartime treat, the doughnut. “The Absolutionist” John Boyne. Free.
417-882-0714
Tues 6/20 Safety Town, 8-11 a.m., The X Center, 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa. Safety education for kids ages 3-8,
provided by Nixa law enforcement. $20. 417-725-2510
Sat 6/21 Go Skateboarding Day Grab your board and celebrate Go Skateboarding Day, established in 2004 by
the International Association of Skateboard Companies, with thousands of participants all over the world. Free
admission to all skateboarders, beginners to pros (Sorry, no bikes, scooters or rollerblades during the event.)
Contests throughout the day, with prizes and all-around shredding! 3:00pm - 9:00pm Springfield Skate Park 945 W.
Meadowmere St. - Springfield, MO 65807 free
Wed 6/21 Application Session, 2-5 p.m., Springfield Affordable Housing Center, 300 E. Central St. Come find out
how to buy a home with a 0% interest loan with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield. Free. Register 417-829-4001,
ext. 105
Wed 6/21 Dancing with the Stars Live: Hot Summer Nights, 7:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing
Arts, 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield. Featuring the professional dancers of season 24 of Dancing
with the Stars. Tickets $44-$78.50. 417-836-7678
Wed 6/21 Genealogy Workshop: “Haunted Springfield,” 10 a.m., the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield author Edward Underwood will thrill with stories about places reputed to be haunted. Free. 417-8820714
Wed 6/21 Go Skateboarding Day, 3-9 p.m., Springfield Skate Park, 945 W. Meadowmere St. Skateboards only,
open to all skill levels with contests throughout the day. Skateboard rental, $5; helmet rental, $1. Free. 417-8688758
Thur 6/22 Miss Krista’s Cosplay Crochet, 5-7 p.m., Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Krist Peryer, crochet
master and co-founder of the Geek Foundation, will teach cosplay crochet. Materials provided. Free. 417-8651340
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Thur 6/22 My Favorite Crime Book Club, 6 p.m., The Coffe Ethic, 124 Park Central. Fascinated by forensics? This
true crime book group is for you. “The Devil in White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed
America,” By Eric Larson. Free. 417-831-1342
Thur 6/22 Yonder Mountain String Band, 8 p.m., Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East. Colorado-based foursome
that combines bluegrass, rock and countless influences to create a definitive sound of their own. Tickets $22.50 in
advance, $27.50 day of show. 417-863-9491 http://gillioz.org
Thur 6/22 Garden Concert Series: The Shortleaf Band, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
Musical guests perform at the new Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission $10
to benefit garden projects. Free. 417-891-1515
Thur 6/22 Making Tinctures and Other Simple Preparations, 10:30 a.m., Ozark Community Center, 1530 W.
Jackson, Ozark. Certified herbalist Lisa Pluth of Highlandville will present on how to turn plants into tinctures and
other simple preparations as part of the Garden Gate educational series of Christian County Master Gardeners.
Free. Register, 417-581-3558
Thur 6/22 Potterversary Celebration, 5:30-8 p.m., The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Come celebrate
the 20th anniversary of the U.K. release of Harry Potter. Free. 417-865-1340
Thur 6/22 The Secrets of Seeds, 1- 3 p.m., Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Learn how to save
seeds from tomatoes, beans, peas and more with master gardener Gina Marie Walden. Free. Register 417-8620135
Thur 6/22 Springfield Improv: The Home Team with In Love, 8 p.m. ($10); Undiscovered Country, 10 p.m., ($5),
Springfield Improv Theater, 308 South Ave. 417-872-2658
Thur 6/22 Springfield Writers Guild Meeting, 11 a.m., McAlister’s Restaurant, 1711 W. Battlefield. Critique hour until
noon, meeting starts at 1 p.m. Visitors welcome for free. 417-569-8886.
Thur 6/22 Survival Expo and Gun Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Prepare
for a natural disaster with vendors featuring long-term food storage, solar power, bug-out kits, and tactical gear.
Admission $7.50-$14.50. 417-833-2660
Thur 6/22 Taste of SoMo, 1 p.m., Park Central Square, Springfield. Tasting until 5 p.m., live music until 7 p.m. Foodies
from across southwest Missouri gather at Taste of SoMo to enjoy the region's most delicious and innovative flavors.
$10 for 10 tickets. itsalldowntown.com
Fri 6/23-6/24 Sertoma Duck Race All Day The Sertoma Duck Race benefiting Care to Learn Ozark, Children's Smile
Center and the Christian County Family Crisis features two-days of fun while supporting a great cause. Families
can enjoy kids rides, Rubber Duck Race, food trucks, live music, craft booths, Hot Air Balloon glow, fireworks and
more June 23-24. For all the details, visit 4csertoma.com Finely River Park Located off Hwy 14 on N. 3rd St. Ozark
MO
Fri 6/23 Build A Better World 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learn some things you can do with your family to build a better
world for wildlife and people as the Springfield Conservation Nature Center team with the Springfield-Greene
County Library during their summer reading program, Build A Better World. Bring your entire family and have fun
enjoying indoor/outdoor activities, stories, crafts and more as you learn about habitat. Drop by anytime and plan
on spending at least an hour. The Mobile Library will be present during the program so bring your library card. All
ages. No registration required. Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way Springfield MO
65804
Fri 6/23 Fantastic Friday at the Nature Center 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fantastic Friday at the Nature Center 9 a.m.noon at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way for grades K-5. Learn some things you
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can do with your family to build a better world for wildlife and people as the Springfield-Greene County Library
District team with the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Bring your entire family and have fun enjoying
indoor/outdoor activities, stories and crafts as you learn about habitat. KY3's Ethan Forhetz will provide a
Storybreak at 10:30 a.m. Drop by anytime and plan to spend at least an hour. The Mobile Library will be present
during the program so bring your library card. Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way
Springfield MO 65804
Fri 6/23 11th Annual Hot Air Balloon Glow Hot Air Balloons will inflate and glow at Finley River Park in conjunction
with CCCC Sertoma Duck Race! The Hot Air Balloons are tethered to the ground so all attendees can get close to
the balloons, get in the baskets and help keep them inflated! This is a nighttime Hot Air Balloon Glow, therefore
the balloons will not be launching into the air on Friday night. The Glow is weather dependent. If there are high
wind speeds or rain in the area, then it is possible the event would be cancelled. This decision will be made a
couple hours prior to the scheduled event. Updates will be given on the event Facebook page. Check out
4csertoma.com for more details on all the activities going on all weekend! Besides the Balloon Glow there will be
Live Music, Car Show, KidsZone with Inflatables and Rides, 5K Race, Rubber Duck Race on the Finley, Rodeo,
Fireworks, and lots of great food vendors and craft booths to visit. There are costs associated with many of these
activities, including a $5 per car parking fee. Finley River Park, Ozark, MO 601 N. 21st Street - Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5439
Sat 6/24-6/25 Spirit Fair SPIRIT FAIR: Cyndys' Angel Messages, Crystals, Aura Photos, Jewelry, Incense, Readings,
Reiki, Herbs, Pendulums, Tarot, Tools for Your Spiritual Journey 12:00pm - 6:00pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 2720 N.
Glenstone Ave. - Springfield, MO 65803 $5.00 Daily Admission
Sat 6/24 Garden Concert Series 7:30 PM Musical guests perform at the new Peace Through People Pavilion.
Tonight features The Shortleaf Band. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Cost is free, but a $10 donation is
requested. Donations benefit garden projects. For more info, call 891-1515 or visit parkboard.org. Springfield
Botanical Gardens 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Springfield MO
Sun 6/25 Survival Expo and Gun Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Prepare
for a natural disaster with vendors featuring long term food storage, solar power, bug-out kits, and tactical gear.
Tickets $7.50-$14.50. 417-833-2660
Sun 6/25 Friends of the Park Summer Pool Party! 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM You are invited to join Friends of the Park at the
Nixa Parks and Recreation Aquatics Center for their Summer Pool Party! It is a free event. For more info, call 7255486 or visit nixaparks.com. The X Center 701 N. Taylor Way Nixa MO
Mon 6/26 Shopkins/Grossery Gang Candy Making Class 10:00 AM Cute and gross combined for one fun and
messy class at Bon Bon's Candy House - Shopkins and Grossery Gang Candy Making Class! This is great for both
boys and girls ages 3 and older. Classes are June 26-July 1 at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. each day. Cost is $18 per
class. For more info or to reserve your spot, call 883-3900 or visit candyhouseSGF.com. Bon Bon's Candy House
3857 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield MO
Mon 6/26 Environmental Resources, 6-8 p.m., Environmental Resource Center, 290 E. Central St. Learn how you
can reduce, reuse and recycle from home in order to decrease unnecessary waste with Laurie Duncan from the
city of Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services. Free. 417-864-1412
Tues 6/27 Stress Management & Music - Beat Away that Stress! Join Leslie Jones, board certified music therapist,
for this interactive one hour class exploring the role music plays in stress management and reduction. Learn not
only the science behind music's effect on the brain, but also the effects of active music making as a relaxation
tool. No music experience necessary! In these classes you will: Learn how to use music to reduce and manage
stress & anxiety Release stress through hands-on drumming & vocal experiences Restore with guided imagery &
music Space is limited! Register today to reserve your spot. 7:15pm - 8:15pm
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2B Well Yoga & Integrative Health 3539 S. Lone Pine\r\nSuite 200 - Springfield, MO 65804 $15 per class (417) 8835180
Tue 6/27 An Evening with the Answer Man, 6 p.m., Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. The NewsLeader’s Steve Pokin will talk about his experiences as a reporter in the Ozarks and share his favorite anecdotes
from his columns. Bring questions! Free. 417-862-0135
Wed 6/28 Preserving a Community: Efforts to Collect Ozarks’ LGBT History, 7 p.m., The Library Center, 4653 S.
Campbell Ave. Discuss the history of the region’s LGBT community and how it is being preserved for future
generations. Free. 417-882-0714
Wed 6/28 Game Night 7:00 PM We will feature some of the fun and exciting games we offer in the store. Join us!
Barnes and Noble 3055 South Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-885-0026
Thur 6/29 Tent Theatre presents “The Three Musketeers,” 8 p.m., Craig Hall, MSU campus, 1147 E. Grand St. A
secret affair threatens to topple the monarch of France but chivalry will save the day. Tickets $16-$25. 417-8367678
Thur 6/29 Fast, Fresh and Delicious Healthy Cooking Class 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Support your healthy goals with
CoxHealth's cooking classes in partnership with Hy-Vee. Their Fast, Fresh and Delicious Cooking Classes features
Cox College dietetic interns and Hy-Vee dietitians. Each class features a different topic. Their topic for this month
is Portable Foods. Registration is required. Cost is $10. Hy-Vee-Club Room 1720 W. Battlefield Springfield MO 65807
Fri 6/30 Trout Fishing For Women 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ladies, whether you've fished your whole life or you're new to
the sport, all you need is an interest to participate. Roaring River State Park is the destination, and catching,
cleaning and cooking trout is the goal. Come ready to learn how to cast your line, cook your catch and
everything in between. Spin-cast equipment and basic instruction will be provided. Meet at Roaring River
Hatchery at 9 a.m. For this program, fishing permit and daily trout fishing tag requirements will be waived. Ages
17-adult. Registration begins June 1. Call 417-888-4237. Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature
Center Way Springfield MO 65804
Fri 6/30 “Accidental Death of an Anarchist,” 7:30 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre, 302 E. Pershing St. Dario
Fo’s political farce involving a bank bombing, a suspect’s death in custody and a hilarious interrogation of
modern culture. Tickets $10-$20. 417-831-8001
Fri 6/30 Tent Theatre presents “The Three Musketeers,” 8 p.m., Craig Hall, MSU campus, 1147 E. Grand St. A secret
affair threatens to topple the monarch of France, but chivalry will save the day. Tickets $16-$25. 417-836-7678
B and B Theater (Ozark) Summer Kids Series Every Tuesday and Thursday 10am $3 per person or $2
with for Backstage Pass members
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June 13 and 15 – Storks
June 20 and 22 – Trolls
July 4 and 6 - Lego Movie
July 11 and 13 – Kung Fu Panda 3
July 18 and 20 – The Iron Giant
July 25 and 27 - Peanuts
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Sat 6/3 Movie in the Park: Moana 7:30P - 10:30P Location: McCauley Park. All movies begin at dusk
and all movies are FREE! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for
purchase. All movies are dependent on weather. No smoking and no alcohol.
Fri 6/16 The Amp at J.R. Martin Park 8:50 PM The Amp at J.R. Martin Park presents "Hitch" at 8:50 p.m.
Admission is free. For more info, contact Republic Parks and Recreation at 417-732-3500 or visit
theamprepublic.com. J.R. Martin Park 300 E. Hines Republic MO
Sat 6/24 Movie in the Park: The Princess Bride 8:00P - 11:00P Location: McCauley Park. All movies
begin at dusk and all movies are FREE! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be
available for purchase. All movies are dependent on weather. No smoking and no alcohol.
Thur 6/1 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - "Belgravia" by Julian Fellowes 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting
room for adults. Discuss books written by British authors. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Thur 6/1 Library Station - Build a Better Thursday 2-8 p.m. in the Story Hour Room for grades K-6. Use your
making skills to build a better world. Materials will be provided. Make pet toys and bring donations for animals
at local shelters.
Thur 6/1 Summer Cemetery Walks 7 p.m. in the Offsite for adults. Enjoy a summer stroll while learning about
some of Springfield’s historic cemeteries, their landmarks, and the notable and notorious men and women
who rest there. Each walk limited to 20 participants. Maple Park Cemetery, 300 W. Grand St. Meet at the
gazebo near the entrance. Registration starts May 25; call 616-0534.
Thur 6/1 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Coming of age stories Coming of age stories 7:30 p.m. in the
community room for ages 20-39. It's a B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) summer. Bring a title from the month’s
featured theme to share with the group. Refreshments will be provided.
Fri 6/2 Republic Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I 10 a.m.-noon in the community room for
adults. Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including
simple formatting, saving and printing documents. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 1; call 732-7284.
Fri 6/2 Republic Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 1-3 p.m. in the community
room for adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced
tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for
individual learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop
and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computerinstructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some
experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 732-7284.
Fri 6/2 Park Central Branch Library - First Friday Art Walk 6 p.m. for adults. Join us for First Friday Art Walk and
view our summer exhibit, My Life: Photography by Eighth Graders at Westport Middle School. At 6 p.m., join us
for a public reception for the student artists of our summer exhibit. Light refreshments will be provided .
Sat 6/3 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Fix-it Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the basement meeting room for all ages.
Throw it away? No way! Give your household appliances, computers, bicycles or even clothes a new lease
on life at the Fix-it Fair. Volunteer experts will assist you with your repairs. No registration required, but feel free
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to call us after May 20 at 862-0135 to find out if a fixer will be there to help with your specific item. A Fix-it Fair is
a great way to reduce waste while learning a valuable repair skill. Presented with the Community Partnership
of the Ozarks Tool Library and Queen City Beard and Mustache Federation.
Sat 6/3 Park Central Branch Library - Patrick Mureithi in Concert: A Summer Reading Program Celebration 2
p.m. for all ages. Singer-songwriter Patrick Mureithi will ring in another summer of reading with a family-friendly
performance. Stop by our craft station to paint a rock to brighten someone's day in honor of this summer's
theme, "Build a Better World," and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Sponsored by Friends of the
Library.
Sat 6/3 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Saturday Sounds 3-5 p.m. in the community room for adults.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Blue Train's vocal and instrumental talents blend with a unique selection
of material to surprise and entertain you.
Sat 6/3 Library Station - Crafty DIY 3 p.m. in the Frisco Room for adults. Enjoy an afternoon devoted to the joy
of crafts and crafty conversation the first Saturday of the month as we create, design and play our way
through a new project. Materials will be provided. Pallet flag wall hanging with guest artist Andrew Mann .
Registration starts May 20; call 616-0683.
Sun 6/4 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Patrick Mureithi Family Concert 3 p.m. for all ages. Join us for a
celebration of music with local favorite Patrick Mureithi, a Kenyan documentary filmmaker and singersongwriter. He recently released a 10-track album of songs on the slide guitar, acoustic guitar and ukulele
with influences of Delta Blues, folk, reggae, hip-hop and world music. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Mon 6/5 Library Station - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 3-5 p.m. in the Santa Fe Room for
adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We
provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual
learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more.
Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed
keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some experience
using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 865-1340.
Mon 6/5 Library Station - Edge Mobile Class: Staying Safe and Secure in the Digital World 6-8 p.m. in the Santa
Fe Room for adults. It's a big, online world out there. Learn what to do to protect yourself and your computer
when you are connected to the Internet. Learn about anti-virus programs, Internet privacy and how to keep
your personal information safe. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1;
call 865-1340.
Mon 6/5 Library Center - DIY Home Repair & Maintenance 7 p.m. in the meeting room B for adults.
The responsibilities of home ownership can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners trying to figure
out where to start. Learn basic home maintenance information and skills from Joe Moore, with the Library's
Buildings & Grounds Department. Topics will include home electric circuits, water heaters and HVAC.
Mon 6/5 Library Center - Genealogy Workshop 7 p.m. in the meeting rooms A and B for adults. Sponsored by
Ozarks Genealogical Society. "Jefferson Street Footbridge." Kaitlyn McConnell, founder of Ozarks Alive, and
Richard Crabtree, founder of Springfield, Missouri History, Landmarks & Vintage Photography, will discuss the
past, present and future of this historic landmark in north Springfield.
Tues 6/6 Library Center - Stories with Your Legislators 11:15 a.m. in the Story Hour Room for all ages. Your state
legislators will read your favorite stories at a storytime near you! Rep. Kevin Austin.
Tues 6/6 Park Central Branch Library - Adult Coloring Circle 5-6:30 p.m. for adults. Join us every Tuesday for a
relaxing session of staying between the lines, and see why these intricate and beautiful coloring designs are
all the rage. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
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Wed 6/7 Library Center - Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II 10 a.m.-noon in the Harrison Room for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, work with windows, use the taskbar and Start menu, explore
settings and personalize your computer. Prerequisites: Computer Skills I or experience using keyboard and
mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 882-0714.
Wed 6/7 Library Center - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 1-3 p.m. in the Harrison Room for
adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We
provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual
learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more.
Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed
keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some experience
using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 882-0714.
Thurs 6/8 Republic Branch Library - "Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth" by Jennifer Chiaverini
1:30 p.m. in the community room for adults.
Thurs 6/8 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Music at Midtown 6 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room for adults.
Join us Thursday evenings in June to enjoy the music of three talented local women. Sponsored by Friends of
the Library. Melinda Mullins will perform the timeless songs of her father, Grammy-nominated songwriter
Johnny Mullins.
Fri 6/9 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Understanding Facebook 10 a.m.-noon in
the community room for adults. Create a Facebook account or use your existing account in this hands-on
class. Learn how to personalize your account, review privacy settings, manage your friends, post to your own
timeline, and "Like" and comment on other people's posts. A valid email address is required to create a
Facebook account; have your email address and Facebook password available if you wish to use your
existing account in class. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call
883-1974.
Fri 6/9 Northview Center - "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Susan Vreeland 10:30 a.m. at Northview Center,
301 E. Talmage St. for senior adults. Check out our Library-sponsored book group just for seniors. We meet
every second Friday of the month at the Northview Center in Doling Park.
Fri 6/9 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 1-3 p.m. in the
community room for adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our selfpaced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically
for individual learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop
and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computerinstructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some
experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 883-1974.
Fri 6/9 Ash Grove Branch Library - "The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett" by Chelsea Sedoti 1:30 p.m. in the
community room for ages 20-40. Discuss a lively mix of genres with others.
Fri 6/9 Library Center - Two Shows by Wilderness Photographer Tim Ernst 5 p.m. in the auditorium for adults.
Arkansas photographer Tim Ernst returns to the Library Center for two shows. Books and photographs will be
available for purchase and signing. A Rare Quality of Light: 40 Years of Wilderness Photography. See some of
the incredible photographs Tim has taken during of his professional photography career: from wilderness and
scenic areas from Alaska to Florida, Hawaii to Maine, plus Canada and Iceland.
Fri 6/9 Library Center - Two Shows by Wilderness Photographer Tim Ernst 7 p.m. in the auditorium for adults.
Arkansas photographer Tim Ernst returns to the Library Center for two shows. Books and photographs will be
available for purchase and signing. Arkansas in My Own Backyard. This show is based on Tim’s stunning
photographs made within a 12-mile radius of his remote wilderness home in northwest Arkansas. His photos
include thundering waterfalls and quiet streams, grand vistas and intimate landscapes, historic barns and
churches, wildflowers, towering bluffs and amazing nightscapes.
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Sat 6/10 Library Station - Yoga Demonstration and Q&A 10 a.m. for adults. Stop in the lobby and visit with
Library staff member Kim Duquette, Registered Yoga Teacher, as she answers your questions about yoga and
upcoming yoga programs. Kim will demonstrate a variety of poses between questions.
Sat 6/10 Republic Branch Library - DIY Birdfeeders 1-3 p.m. in the community room for adults. Stop by and
make a fun birdfeeder at this make-and-take event. Create a quick one with fruit and skewers or stay awhile
and construct one out of popsicle sticks. Materials and birdseed will be provided.
Sat 6/10 Library Center - Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Neil Simon Classics 2-4 p.m. in the auditorium for
all ages. Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic film. "Barefoot in the Park," rated G, 1967.
Sat 6/10 Library Center - Build a Better Stamp Collection 2-4 p.m. in the Story Hour Room for age 10 and older.
Get lost in the hobby of stamp collecting! Explore science, art, culture, history and more with the help of the
Ozark Mountain Stamp Collectors. This presentation will include hands-on materials to introduce collectors of
any age to the world's most popular and affordable hobby. Registration starts May 30; call 883-5341.
Sat 6/10 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Get the Lead Out: How to Turn an Idea into a Product 2 p.m. in the
upstairs meeting room for adults. You've got an idea. Now what? Turning that idea into a marketable product
may be more complicated than you think. But that doesn't mean it's not worth a shot! Get tips on how to be
a successful inventor and entrepreneur from R. Cody Stringer, entrepreneurial specialist with Mercy Research
and Product Development.
Sat 6/10 Park Central Branch Library - Origami Cranes Project 2 p.m. for adults. Learn how to make origami
cranes. Take one home and we'll send the others you make to The Library Center to be part of the 1,000
paper crane display celebrating the International Day of Peace this fall. Materials will be provided.
Sun 6/11 Library Center - Sunday Concert Series 2 p.m. in the auditorium for adults. Sponsored by Friends of
the Library. Kenny Key & Juanita Lee. These Springfield musicians enjoy singing a variety of music from some
of their favorite songwriters.
Tues 6/13 Stories with Your Legislators Your state legislators will read your favorite stories at a storytime near
you! Rep. Curtis Trent. Library Center - 11:15 a.m. in the Story Hour Room for all ages. Library Station - 11:15
a.m. in the Story Hour Room for all ages.
Tues 6/13 Ash Grove Branch Library - Flying Needles 1:30 p.m. in the community room for adults. Bring your
knitting and crochet projects and join other fiber artists on the second Tuesday of every month. Work on your
current projects, share patterns, ideas and questions, and check out our knitting and crochet resources. All
levels of experience are welcome.
Tues 6/13 Tea Bar & Bites - "Watership Down" by Richard Adams 1:30 p.m. at Tea Bar & Bites, 621 S. Pickwick
Ave. for adults. Perk up your week with friendly conversation in a cozy atmosphere.
Tues 6/13 Park Central Branch Library - Adult Coloring Circle 5-6:30 p.m. for adults. Join us every Tuesday for a
relaxing session of staying between the lines, and see why these intricate and beautiful coloring designs are
all the rage. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
Tues 6/13 Hurts Donut Company - "The Monk" by Matthew Lewis 6 p.m. at Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park
Central West for adults. Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a
good book while enjoying Hurts donuts.
Tues 6/13 Strafford Branch Library - "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O’Connor 6 p.m. for adults. Our
summer book discussion series will focus on classic short stories that are sure to leave a lasting impression on
the reader due to the challenging content explored in each story.
Wed 6/14 Library Center - "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah 1 p.m. in the meeting room A for adults.
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Wed 6/14 Fair Grove Branch Library - "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens 1:30 p.m. for adults.
Thurs 6/15 Jackson Street Park - Park Clean Up Day 10 a.m. at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard.
for grades K-5. Help us build a better world with the Willard Parks and Recreation Department. We'll learn
about the important role parks play in building strong communities, the people that help maintain them and
what we can do to be good community partners.
Thurs 6/15 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - "Arrowood" and More: Author Talk with Laura McHugh 6-8:30
p.m. in the community room for adults. Rising literary star Laura McHugh, author of "The Weight of Blood," is
back to talk about her latest book, "Arrowood," a Southern Gothic mystery. Laura will also talk about her
writing process, explaining how she builds a chilling tale from the seed of an idea. Books will be available for
purchase and signing.
Thurs 6/15 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Music at Midtown6 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room for adults.
Join us Thursday evenings in June to enjoy the music of three talented local women. Sponsored by Friends of
the Library. Cindy Woolf, longtime fixture on the Ozarks music scene and member of The Creek Rocks, will
perform solo selections from her original songbook.
Thurs 6/15 Library Station - Yoga for Health 6 p.m. in the Frisco Room Library staff member Kim Duquette,
Registered Yoga Teacher, will highlight a different yoga tradition at each session including basic and more
challenging styles. For age 13 and older. Traditional Hatha Yoga & Vinyasa Flow. Perfect for physically active
people; standing and floor poses only. Bring a mat.
Thurs 6/15 Mother's Brewing Company - "Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality" by Hanne
Blank 6 p.m. at Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave. for adults. Enjoy a cold glass of beer and
discuss aspects of American culture.
Thurs 6/15 Library Center - Ozarks Travelogue 7 p.m. in the auditorium for adults. Bring a snack and learn
about fun, interesting day and weekend trips in the Ozarks. Current River Running: Adventurer Sue Schuble will
take us on a virtual, five-day fall kayaking trip down the Current River, exploring its beautiful scenery, natural
history and sublime solitude.
Fri 6/16 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Stories with Your Legislators 10 a.m. in the Children's Department
for all ages. Your state legislators will read your favorite stories at a storytime near you! Rep. Crystal Quade.
Fri 6/16 Republic Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Learning Windows 10 10 a.m.-noon in the community
room for adults. Learn about the new Windows 10 operating system including features like Task View, Virtual
Desktop, and Cortana. Explore the Start menu and Settings menu, and use File Explorer to manage, move,
and rename files and folders. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer. Learn
to use the Edge browser to surf the Internet. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration
starts May 1; call 732-7284.
Fri 6/16 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Racing to Read Playtime: Squish, Squash, Scoop, Pour...Exploring
Your Sense of Touch 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Children's Department for infants-age 6. Learning begins at birth
and playing is how young children learn. Join us for some messy fun that will help develop early literacy skills.
We'll provide lots of materials to dig into, including sand, water and paint.
Fri 6/16 Republic Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
1-3 p.m. in the community room for adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own
speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons
designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office,
Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your
learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve
your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call
732-7284.
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Sat 6/17 Library Center - Songs, Stories and the Boingy Boingy Thing 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium for all ages.
Enjoy captivating stories, songs and sing-a-longs featuring an array of instruments played by nationally
renowned musician and storyteller Mike Anderson.
Sat 6/17 Park Central Branch Library - Apartment Therapy 101 10:30 a.m. for adults. Bare walls and empty
book cases? Join us for three mornings of crafting household decor items that will jazz up any small space.
Materials will be provided. Paper cactuses.
Sat 6/17 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Stories on the Spot! 11 a.m. in the Children's Department for all
ages. Too busy for storytime during the week? Join us for a short story break as we stop, drop and read in the
children's department. We'll also sing a song, make a craft, and send you home with an activity to do with
your child!
Sat 6/17 Park Central Branch Library - Duets by Juanita Lee and Kenny Key 2 p.m. for adults. Join this duo for
an afternoon of eclectic musical duets in the folk, country, gospel and pop traditions. Lee and Key have
been singing together for more than 20 years and currently perform around the Ozarks with the bluegrass
band Blue Train. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Sat 6/17 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Saturday Sounds 3-5 p.m. in the community room for adults.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Mark Barger, a singer-songwriter, acoustic guitar player and looper, uses
beat box looping and digital effects to accompany his stylistic, original music including folk, rock, reggae and
more.
Sat 6/17 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Stories on the Spot! 3 p.m. in the Children's Department for all
ages. Too busy for storytime during the week? Join us for a short story break as we stop, drop and read in the
children's department. We'll also sing a song, make a craft, and send you home with an activity to do with
your child!
Sun 6/18 Library Center - The Beauty of the Mountain Dulcimer 2 p.m. in the auditorium for adults. Mike
Anderson is one of the premier U.S. mountain dulcimer players with six instrumental dulcimer recordings to his
credit. From North Carolina to Louisiana to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Mike makes traditional
and modern music come alive on this mountain instrument. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Mon 6/19 Library Center - Learn to Play Chess 6 p.m. in the meeting room B for adults. Exercise your brain and
make new connections while you learn to play chess like a champ. Join the Springfield-Greene County Park
Board Chess Club for this introductory course over five Monday evenings (no course on July 3) that covers
winning strategies and tactics.
Mon 6/19 Library Station - Vegetable Gardening for Beginners 6:30-8 p.m. in the Frisco Room for adults.
Growing your own vegetables at home is easier than you think. Learn the basics of vegetable gardening from
Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator for the University of Missouri Extension. Topics include growing in
containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground, easy vegetables for first-time gardeners, harvesting tips and
ideas for using your fresh vegetables.
Mon 6/19 Library Center - "American Eclipse" with Author David Baron 7 p.m. in the auditorium for adults. On a
July afternoon in 1878, three pioneering scientists -- planet hunter James Craig Watson, astronomer Maria
Mitchell, and inventor Thomas Edison -- gathered in Colorado to view a rare celestial event -- a total solar
eclipse. Each had their own reasons for grasping this brief night-of-a-day opportunity, and author David Baron
shares their stories in "American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the
Glory of the World." This fascinating portrait of the Gilded Age is described as a suspenseful and dramatic
account that beautifully captures the awe, magic and mystery of one of the most spectacular natural events
during the 19th century. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Stay after the presentation for sky
gazing with the Springfield Astronomical Society. An Explore Space event.
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Mon 6/19 Library Center - Sky Gazing with the Springfield Astronomical Society 8-10 p.m. for adults. Members
of the Springfield Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up on the south lawn for solar and lunar
viewing, weather permitting. An Explore Space event.
Tue 6/20 Ash Grove Branch Library - "Unincorporated Persons in the Late Honda Dynasty: Poems" by Tony
Hoagland 1:30 p.m. in the community room for adults.
Tue 6/20 Park Central Branch Library - Adult Coloring Circle 5-6:30 p.m. for adults.
Join us every Tuesday for a relaxing session of staying between the lines, and see why these intricate and
beautiful coloring designs are all the rage. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
Tue 6/20 Hurts Donut Company - "The Absolutist" by John Boyne 6 p.m. at Hurts Donut Company, 1111 E.
Republic Road #164 for adults. Discuss the lives of fictional WWI men and women while enjoying doughnuts, a
favorite wartime treat.
Tue 6/20 Library Center - After the Women's March: What Comes Next? 7 p.m. in the auditorium for adults. The
January 2017 Women's March suggests that American society has arrived at another turning point in the long
walk towards gender equality. Dr. Erin Kenny, assistant professor of anthropology at Missouri State University,
and Dr. Katie Gilbert, associate professor of English and director of the Humanities and Ethics Center at Drury
University, will discuss the first, second and third waves of progress, what feminism means in today’s society
and what can be taken from previous successes and battle scars as we work toward creating a more just
and equitable world.
Tue 6/20 Library Center - "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier 7 p.m. in the Harrison Room for adults. A classics
book discussion.
Wed 6/21 Library Center - Genealogy Workshop 10 a.m. in the auditorium for adults. Sponsored by Ozarks
Genealogical Society. "Haunted Springfield." Local author Edward Underwood, one of the authors of
"Haunted Springfield, Missouri," will thrill you with stories about places reputed to be haunted including the
infamous "Albino Farm," the bridge at Phelps Grove Park and Landers Theatre. Books will be available for
purchase and signing.
Wed 6/21 Library Center - Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics 10 a.m.-noon in the Harrison Room for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a
Web address or using search engines. Learn how to change your home page and add a website to your
favorites. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 882-0714.
Wed 6/21 Library Center - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 1-3 p.m. in the Harrison Room for
adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We
provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual
learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more.
Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed
keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some experience
using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 882-0714.
Thurs 6/22 Library Station - "Miss Jane" by Brad Watson 1:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe Room for adults.
Thurs 6/22 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Music at Midtown 6 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room for adults.
Join us Thursday evenings in June to enjoy the music of three talented local women. Sponsored by Friends of
the Library. Local songstress Abbey Waterworth will perform from her album of songs written in Springfield,
along with original favorites.
Thurs 6/22 The Coffee Ethic - "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That
Changed America" by Erik Larson 6 p.m. at The Coffee Ethic, 124 Park Central Square for adults. Do you have
a "favorite" serial killer? Are you fascinated by forensics? This true crime book discussion is for you.
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Fri 6/23 Ash Grove Branch Library - Stories with Your Legislators 9:30 a.m. in the community room for all ages.
Your state legislators will read your favorite stories at a storytime near you! Rep. Mike Moon.
Fri 6/23 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Downloading Made Easy 10 a.m.-noon in
the community room for adults. Learn how to download, install and uninstall a program, and explore different
types of downloads, PDFs and streaming. We'll also talk about how to protect your computer from malware
using anti-virus programs. Prerequisites: Internet Basics and experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 1; call 883-1974.
Fri 6/23 Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Edge Mobile Class: Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials 1-3 p.m. in the
community room for adults. You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our selfpaced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically
for individual learning. Topics include basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop
and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computerinstructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Prerequisites: Some
experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts May 1; call 883-1974.
Sat 6/24 Fair Grove Branch Library - Science Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon for adults. Join us every month for
beautifully filmed documentaries about our planet and its wonders. "African Cats," rated G.
Sat 6/24 Library Center - Origami Cranes Project 1-3 p.m. in the meeting room B for all ages. Learn the ancient
art of Japanese paper folding to make origami cranes. Cranes made during this program will be used to
create a 1,000 paper crane display to celebrate International Day of Peace this fall at the Library Center.
Materials will be provided.
Sat 6/24 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - The Secret Life of Seeds 1-3 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room for
adults. Learn how to save seeds from tomatoes, lettuce, beans, peas and more from Master Gardener Gina
Marie Walden Registration starts June 13; call 862-0135.
Sat 6/24 Library Station - Potterversary Celebration! 5:30-8 p.m. in the Frisco Room for all ages. Potter fans of all
ages can help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of the U.K. release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone"
by watching the movie, rated PG. Popcorn will be provided.
Mon 6/26 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – BogzDogz 10 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room for grade K and
older. Join us for a presentation by humans and K-9s! BogzDogz have competed in the dog sports of
obedience, agility and frisbee, earning multiple titles and awards. Learn about the benefits of dog agility
training at this fun show.
Mon 6/26 Library Center - Learn to Play Chess 6 p.m. in the meeting room B for adults. Exercise your brain and
make new connections while you learn to play chess like a champ. Join the Springfield-Greene County Park
Board Chess Club for this introductory course over five Monday evenings (no course on July 3) that covers
winning strategies and tactics.
Tues 6/27 Park Central Branch Library - Adult Coloring Circle 5-6:30 p.m. for adults. Join us every Tuesday for a
relaxing session of staying between the lines, and see why these intricate and beautiful coloring designs are
all the rage. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
Tues 6/27 Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - An Evening with the Answer Man 6 p.m. in the upstairs meeting
room for all ages. Steve Pokin, the Springfield News-Leader's "Answer Man," will join us for a talk about what it’s
like to be a journalist in the Ozarks and share anecdotes from some of his favorite Pokin Around and Answer
Man articles. There will be time for Q&A, so be sure to bring the Answer Man some questions of your own!
Wed 6/28 Park Central Branch Library - Good Hearts Knitting Circle noon for adults. Join knitting enthusiast
Margaret Gruetzemacher and other knitters once a month for an hour of knitting and socializing. Knit for
yourself or others. A list of local charities needing knitted items will be provided. Don’t know how to knit? No
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problem, we’ll show you how! All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced. Materials provided, or
bring your own.
Wed 6/28 Library Center - Preserving a Community: Efforts to Collect Ozarks’ LGBT History 7 p.m. in the
auditorium for adults. Dr. Holly Baggett, researcher, author and one of the founders of the Ozarks Lesbian and
Gay Archives (OLGA), and Anne Baker, lead archivist with the OLGA collection at Missouri State University, will
discuss the history of this region’s LGBT community and how it is being preserved for future generations. A
collection of oral histories, scrapbooks, photographs and newsletters at MSU help tell the story of a community
with roots going back decades.
Thur 6/29 Library Center - Hillbillies and Mountaineers: The Ozarks in the American Imagination 6 p.m. in the
auditorium for adults. The people of the Ozarks have long been portrayed as moonshining hillbillies, rugged
pioneers and everything in between. Dr. Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State
University and author of "Ghost of the Ozarks: Murder and Memory in the Upland South," will discuss the long
history of stereotyping this region and its people. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Thur 6/29 Library Station - OverDrive, Hoopla, & RB Digital (Zinio) --Oh My! 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Frisco Room for
adults. Learn how to access library e-books, audiobooks and magazines on your smartphone, tablet or
computer using our free services -- OverDrive, Hoopla and RB Digital (Zinio for Libraries). Feel free to bring your
fully charged device.
Thur 6/29 Library Center - The Science of "The Martian" 7 p.m. in the meeting room A for adults. Andy Weir's 2011
novel about an American astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars became a best-seller and critically
acclaimed film starring Matt Damon. How much of Weir's science fiction is science reality? Join NASA Solar
System Ambassador Marteen Nolan for a discussion about the science (and science fiction) of "The Martian."
Beware: this presentation will include spoilers, so read the novel or watch the movie before you attend! An
Explore Space event.
ONGOING
Check it out – new reoccurring events!!
Every Wed Noon in Founders Park Head Downtown for a free concert and performance series in Founders Park
every Wednesday from May 10 to June 28! This event is produced by the Downtown Springfield Community
Improvement District and the Springfield Park Board. The lineup is as follows: June 7: Lija Fonner – Guitar, June 14:
Sarah M. Smith – Acoustic Guitar, June 21: Big Band Jazz – Big Band Music, June 28: Ukeladies – Acoustic 330 E.
Water St. - Springfield, MO 65806
Every Sunday Yoga in the Park. Weekly 1 hour yoga classes suitable for all ages held in beautiful Phelps Grove
Park Sundays at 6pm. All classes are donation based and led by register yoga teachers from different studios
around Springfield. Participants will need to bring their own matt and/or Yoga blanket. Phelps Gove Park 950
E Bennett Springfield 417 861 7810
Every Saturday through 6/3/17 Arts in the Park Concerts 7pm All concerts are FREE and open to the public
except for the June 3rd program at the Ray House where the regular tour road admission of $7.00 per person
(walkers or bicyclists), $10.00 per motorcycle and $15.00 per vehicle will apply. PLEASE BRING BLANKETS OR
LAWN CHAIRS FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield 6462 W Farm Road 182 Republic 417
732 2662
Every 1st Sunday of the month through Oct 1 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: Heritage Days Festival Round up
your family and come to our exciting, fun-filled festivals that celebrate the growing season with produce,
music, crafts and some down home cookin'! Celebrate summer by savoring the fruits of our labor as we
display our garden’s bounty. Vendors sell many varieties of fruit and produce as well as handmade crafts!
Start the morning off right by picking up a cinnamon roll fresh from our bakery, then rock the day away on the
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front porch listening to one of our many bluegrass bands. Come on out to the Baker Creek farm and pioneer
village! 10am-6pm Baker Creek Road Mansfield MO 65704 417 924 8917
Second Tuesday of every month starting 5/9 Parents of Children with ADHD Support & Coaching Join us for our
parent and caregiver support and coaching meetings where we discuss everything from positive parenting
strategies to effective treatments both holistically and medically and so much more. We are members of the
national resource on ADHD - CHADD and offer Parent to Parent Training classes. We have seen so many
positive changes on the lives of the families we have served and we cannot wait to do the same for yours!
6:30pm-8pm The Library Center 4653 S Campbell Springfield FREE 417 496 0958
Every Sat and Sun through 11/26/17 Springfield Bicycle Tours You might ask, what is Springfield Bicycle Tours?
S.B.T. is a locally owned and operated bicycle tour company that gives tours varying in length and covering a
variety of different interests. Love being outside and playing games at the park? Check out our Parks and
Recreation Tours. Want to learn about Springfield and see the city from a unique perspective? Look into the
Short Circuit, Homeland Tour, and Le Tour de Springfield. Love coffee? You'll definitely want to book early for
our monthly Coffee Meets Donut tour highlighting local coffee shops and their craft. 9am 724 S National Ave
$20-$35 depending on the tour 417 421 8313
First Sat of every month through 10/7/17 Coffee and Cars SGF We're proud to bring back Coffee and Cars to
Springfield, MO for its 4th season and ready to bring car show season back to town! First Saturday of each
month from April to October from 10:00am-1:00pm at Country Girls Espresso (2671 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO
65804) FREE ADMISSION AND FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL! This year we're bringing back the
crowd favorites, with LIVE music, all new merchandise, RC cars, RC car racing champions, exciting new things
from our sponsors, more charitable foundations visiting us, even cooler cars, more food options and more!
10am-1pm FREE
Second Thursday of the month through 12/14/17 A Dead Man’s Chest - A Questledge Murder Mystery Dinner
Event. Today a new genre of Murder Mystery Games is emerging: Interactive Murder Mystery Events. No
longer are the participants silent observers watching actors portray the events, now just solving the murder
isn't even the sole purpose of the event. This new generation of murder mystery events have many subplots to
create much intrigue and mayhem. Guests will have their own nefarious agendas. Parts are not scripted, nor
are there any actors. All parts are played out by the guests themselves. This creates a dynamic ever changing
and unique one of a kind event every time. Questledge 5572 N 21st (Corner of hwy 65 and CC) Ozark MO
65721 417 582 0779
Second Sat of the month through 10/14 Master Gardeners- Second Saturdays in the Garden Series Master
Gardeners of Greene County - Second Saturday in the Garden Series This is a new series we will be holding
out in our Demonstration garden. In case of rain or snow it will be held on the third Saturday. Held in the
Master Gardener Demonstration Garden across from the Springfield Botanical Center (north). Please call 8818909 for weather delay or cancelation M-F only. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just a
beginner, join the Master Gardeners of Greene County on the Second Saturday of each month for a series of
topics on gardening, design and nature. Classes are held in the garden, weather permitting and will provide
ideas and techniques that are researched based and approved by the University of Missouri Extension.
Improve your home garden, grow new things or just enhance your nature experiences with the help of our
local Master Gardener volunteers. The series is FREE and NO registration required. 10am-1pm Springfield
Botanical Gardens at Nathaniel Greene Park 2400 S Scenic Springfield 417 881 8909
Walmart Sensory Sensitive Shopping at Walmart Neighborhood Market on E Sunshine next to Sam’s. Every
Wed 7a-9am. There will be no music, fewer crowds, soon to have Caroline Carts, all to make it easier for
parents to bring their kids or adults to shop.
C-Street City Market, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays April-October, at Commercial Street and Jefferson
Avenue. www.historiccstreet.com Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon April 1 and 8; open
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting April 11, Battlefield Mall parking lot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave
Farmers Market of the Ozarks, 2144 E. Republic Road, open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesdays. 417-3161557; loveyourfarmer.com
Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2305 E. Kearney St. Admission: $5; $3 for
ages 7-12; ages 6 and younger free. 417-864-7997
Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (Check about winter hours) 1401 W. Norton Road. Tickets: Adults and
teens, $12; children ages 3-12, $8; age 60 and older, $8. Children age 2 and younger and Friends of the Zoo
members admitted free. 417-833-1570; dickersonparkzoo.org
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AMA Supercross Watch Party, 6-11 p.m., BYO Pizza, 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Join QC Moto for supercross events
live streamed on five large flat screen TVs, with bikes on display, feature food and drink specials, and have a
raffle for a GoPro Hero 4. Free. 417-501-8212
Smitty’s Boxing Classes for Elderly, Parkinson’s and MS patients, 9-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday, Smitty’s Mid-West
Boxing Gym, 1135 E. Commercial St. It has been proven that boxing helps those with Parkinson’s and Smitty’s
wants to offer that service to the community. 417-268-0941
Discovery Center of Springfield, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m.
Sunday. 438 St. Louis St. An interactive, hands-on science museum for people of all ages. Admission: Adults,
$12; children age 3-15, $8; senior citizens (60 and older), $10; military personnel, $7. Group rates available.
Fantastic Caverns, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, (Check winter hours) 4872 N. Farm Road 125. Admission: $23.50; $15.50
children ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger with paid adult. 417-833-2010; fantasticcaverns.com
Railroad Historical Museum, Inc. of Springfield, 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, Grant Beach Park, 1300 N. Grant Ave. The
museum is located within three antique train cars & one caboose, all air conditioned, plus a WWII era steam
locomotive and staffed by volunteers. Free admission. 417-833-0994
Pythian Castle History Tours – daily except Sunday. 11am-12pm Tour historical castle over 100 years old.
Fascinating history for the young and old. Tour takes an hour. Reservations recommended. Tour minimum of 4
people to take place. May be cancelled due to private rentals. Check website for dates and times offered
and to make reservations. 1451 E Pythian Springfield MO $8.50 417-865-1464
From Home to Over There: Greene County in the Great War daily except Sunday. Spring Exhibit at the historic
Fox Theatre at the History Museum on the Square Visitors will explore the stories of local heroes who fought
and died in the “war to end all wars” and read about the experiences of their loved ones on the Homefront.
Museum guests will learn about Croix de Guere recipient Myrl Billings and many others who left Springfield and
Greene County to fight on the fields of France during World War 1. 10:30am-4:30pm History Museum on
Square 157 Park Central Square Springfield. $5 adults - $3 Children 417-831-1976
Springfield Spanish, 6-7:30 p.m., weekly on Thursdays, Mud Lounge Coffee & Cocktails, 321 E. Walnut St. Meet
with a group of Spanish speakers and students of all ability levels to practice conversational Spanish in a
relaxed environment. No membership dues.
Tai Chi Now through May 23 Every Tues 6pm-7pm Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 417-862-0135 and Every
Thursday 8:30am-9:30am The Library Station 417-865-1340
Route 66 Car Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1634 W. College St. Classic and sports cars on exhibit
along with gift shop and auto memorabilia. Admission $15; $13 for veterans and seniors; $5 for children.
Springfield Art Museum, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. 417-837-5700; sgfmuseum.org
Springfield Botanical Gardens, Nathanael Greene Park, Garden and grounds open sunrise-sunset. Botanical
Center hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Free admission. 417891-1515; parkboard.org/botanical; FriendsoftheGarden.org
Springfield Conservation Nature Center, Visitors center open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; trails open 8
a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 4601 S. Nature Center Way. 417-888-4237
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Tour Road is open 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. 6424 W. Farm Road 182, Republic. Wilson’s Creek is the site of the first major Civil War battle fought
west of the Mississippi River. 417-732-2662; www.nps.gov/wicr
Army Corps of Engineers Dewey Short Visitors Center, open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Table Rock Lake,
Branson. An indoor water safety area, is available through the month of May, during normal visitor center
hours. Free. 501-340-1950
Sky Zone – Special Needs and Sensory Jump Wednesday 7pm-8pm and Thursday 11am-noon $8 per jumper
Sky Zone welcomes adults and kids with any kind of special needs. Sky Zone will make every effort to
accommodate all jumpers no matter what the need GLO JUMP - every Fri and Sat They have lasers, music
and blacklights for a fun jumping experience! Flips are limited to the Foam Zone during Glow. All persons must
sign a waiver before entering the park during Glow, and you must wear clothes that glow under blacklights.
For all the details, tickets and more info, call 771-3883 or visit skyzone.com/springfield. Glow is Fridays from 911 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30-11 p.m. 417-773-3883 2765 S. Kansas Expressway Springfield MO
JOB CLUB Every Monday, 10:00—11:00 Network with staff, other job seekers, and employers regarding local
job opportunities. Missouri Career Center Ozark Region 2900 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO 65804
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CAREER CLOSET In need of professional attire? Contact a staff member to schedule a visit to the Career
Closet. Men’s and women’s gently used clothes in all sizes for all seasons. Missouri Career Center Ozark Region
2900 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO 65804
Every Saturday - Projects at Creative Escape Glass LLC. 10am-4pm At 219 W Commercial St #104 Springfield
MO Cost varies. 6/4 Bracelets; 6/11 – spoon rests Creative Escape Glass LLC is a fused glass open studio
where you can make your own pieces. Each Saturday we will have a different project that can easily be
completed with no glass fusing experience necessary.
Through the Roof worship services for individuals with disabilities and their families, at the Library Center. Last
Friday of the month. More info at [email protected] or call 417-894-7844
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