Tuesdays | SAC (Springfield Area Curriculum) Lending Library Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: We are borrowing a room from Immanuel Baptist Church in Springfield. From Kansas Expressway, turn west on Nichols. This is one light north of Chestnut Expressway, or one light south of Division. Go three blocks on Nichols, and turn right on La Fontaine. The SAC library is upstairs in the old rock church behind the newer church building. Turn right as you enter the front doors, then right again and up the stairs. Cost: $3 first time card fee. $1 per item per school year (return by the end of June). Ask us how you can get your books for free! For more information: Lisa (417) 889-0463, Becky (417) 869-2863, Rachel ratsotheremail@yahoo.com |
4th Tuesdays | English Country Dance Lessons Location: Weeks Music Auditorium in Buffalo (Hwy 65 South, approx. 2 miles south of the Hwy 65/32 intersection in Buffalo. Please use the south entrance door to the auditorium and not the main store entrance.) Time: 7-10 PM Cost: Lessons are free but a suggested donation of $1 per dancer or $5 per family are appreciated to help cover the cost of renting the facility. For more information contact: Melissa sugartreecreek@centurytel.net or (417) 345-2301 or Lori (417) 993-1225 or Tammy jtsmithclan@yahoo.com or (417) 345-8422. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Jordon Valley Jazz Band Rehearsals Time: 7-9 p.m. Location:The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Ave., Springfield Springfield's first community youth Jazz Band for high school students (grades 9-12) who want to continue or begin playing jazz. For more information call (417) 862-2787 or visit www.SpringfieldArts.org |
2nd Thursday | New Homeschooler Training Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield No charge. No childcare. Topics covered are: How to get started, most frequently asked questions, state law requirements, and common homeschool approaches. For more information call the SHEM infoline: (417) 875-6418 or visit www.shemonline.org |
Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Swim & Gym Location: Springfield Aquatics and Gymnastics, 529 S. Cavalier Ave., Springfield Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Cost: $3 per child Parents must stay with their children at all times. There are no teachers or classes. The gym has items for babies through older kids (zip line, swings, rings, ropes, trampolines, balance beams, uneven bars, Little Tikes toys, etc.) The indoor pool has a kiddie slide, a big slide and a diving board. Nice big windows and chairs for parents, bathrooms and changing areas in teh swimming area. For more information call (417) 864-6869. |
Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Taekwondo Location: NPTA Training Center, 3134 E. Sunshine, Springfield Time: 2:30-3:30 PM Cost: $4 with $1 going to uniform purchase credit per person. Changing room available. Participants will be entered into the President's Challenge program and earn awards from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. For more information or to register contact Dan Perry (417) 425-1472. |
2nd Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Skating Location: Skateland, 5163 S. Campbell, Springfield Time: 1-3 PM Cost: $3 and includes skates. Roller blades are $3 extra. Snack bar is open during this time period. |
2nd Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Bowling Location: Lighthouse Lanes, 350 S. Glenstone, Springfield Time: 1-3 PM Cost: $2 for shoes and $1 per game. Discount price is only good during this time. |
3rd Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Pottery Class Location: Pam Parker School of Pottery, 1807 E. Seminole, Springfield Time: 11:00 AM - Noon or 2-3 PM Cost: $10 per student. Limited space available. You must call ahead to reserve your spot each month. (417) 883-6840. |
3rd Fridays | HFO Fun Friday - Chess Club Location: The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Cost: FREE Open to grades 1st through 12th. We welcome all experience or non-experience and abilities. For questions call Joshua at (417) 227-9203. |
Friday November 7, 2008 | Art's In... 'Cause School's Out!: A Day with Mosaics Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Ave., Springfield Cost: $15 For more information call (417) 862-2787 or visit www.SpringfieldArts.org |
| Friday November 7, 2008 | YMCA Kids Night Out Time: 6-9 p.m. Location: All Ozark Regional YMCA locations Admission: $5 or FREE with a Y-family membership For more information call (417) 862-7456 |
| Friday November 7, 2008 | Teen Night After Hours Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Location: The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield Grades: 6-12 Cost: FREE Xbox games, music, crafts, prizes and free Internet access. For more information call (417) 882-0714 |
Saturday November 8, 2008 | Springfield's Veterans Day Parade Time: 11 a.m. Location: Commercial Street and Benton Ave., travels west on Commercial, south on Boonville Ave. and east on Central Street Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 881-8880 |
| Saturday November 8, 2008 | Saturday Morning Art Club Time: 9 a.m. - Noon Location: The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Ave., Springfield Ages: K - 8th grade Cost: $15 For more information call (417) 862-2787 or visit www.SpringfieldArts.org |
| Saturday November 8, 2008 | Fiber Crafts Demonstration Day Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 831-7400 |
| Saturday November 8, 2008 | Air and Military Museum Open House Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 2305 E. Kearney St., Springfield Cost: Free admission; accepting donations For more information call (417) 864-7997 |
Sunday November 9, 2008 | MSU's Music Department presents: A Musical Salute to Our Veterans Time: 4 p.m. Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield Cost: FREE For more information (417) 836-5454 |
| Sunday November 9, 2008 | Kids Night at the Museum Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 St. Louis St., Springfield Cost: $20 per family For more information call (417) 862-9910 or visit www.discoverycenter.org |
| Monday November 10, 2008 | Get Out There! GPS, Letterboxing and Medallion Hunting Basics and Opportunities Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 883-5366, ext. 217 or visit http://thelibrary.org |
Tuesday November 11, 2008 | Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Time: 11 a.m. Location: Downtown Branson Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 337-8387 |
| Tuesday November 11, 2008 | Little Acorns: Chipmunk Chatter Time: 11-11:45 a.m. or 1:30 -2:15 p.m. Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Rd., Springfield Ages: 3-6 Cost: FREE; registration required For more information call (417) 888-4237 |
Wednesday November 12, 2008 | African Children's Choir in Concert Time: 6:45 p.m. Location: Cornerstone Church, 1701 S. Fort Ave., Springfield Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 831-7242 or visit www.cornerstonechurch.tv |
Thursday November 13, 2008 | Salem Witch Trials Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield Cost: FREE Hal Funk, Missouri State University professor emeritus, discusses the events in Salem, Mass., in 1692. For more information call (417) 865-1340 |
| Thursday November 13, 2008 | Venomous Snake Bites and Treatment Time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Rd., Springfield Ages: 12-adult; no registration required Cost: Free For more information call (417) 888-4237 |
Friday November 14, 2008 | Gaming at the Station Time: 6 p.m. Location: The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield Ages: Grades 6-12 Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 883-5366 ext. 217 or visit http://thelibrary.org |
| Friday November 14, 2008 | Teen Night After Hours Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Willard Branch Library, East Shopping Center, Willard Ages: Grades 6-12 Cost: FREE For more information call (417) 742-4258 |
| Friday November 14, 2008 | Nature and the Arts: Show Me Natural Wonders with author Don Corrigan Time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Rd., Springfield Ages: 12-adult; registration required Cost: FREE For more information or to register call (417) 888-4237 |
| Friday November 14, 2008 | Dixie Stampede Youth Show Location: Hwy. 76, Branson Cost: $15.99 + tax and gratuity per person. You can add the Souvenir Boot Mug and Soft drink for $3 extra. Time: 10:40 a.m. For reservations call 1-800-520-5101. |
FridayNovember 14, 2008 | SHEM Hearing, Vision & Health Fair Location: St. John's College of Nursing of Southwest Baptist University, 4431 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield Time: 12:30-4:00 PM |
| November 15, 2008 | Dixie Stampede Youth Show Location: Hwy. 76, Branson Cost: $15.99 + tax and gratuity per person. You can add the Souvenir Boot Mug and Soft drink for $3 extra. Time: 2:10 p.m. This show includes Horse Care & Handling presentation for Scout merit badges. For reservations call 1-800-520-5101. |
Saturday November 15, 2008 | English Country Dance Time: 7:00-11:00 PM Location: Oasis Worship Center, 22044 Highway 32, Lebanon, MO Please bring snacks, finger foods, or dessers. We'll provide lemonade, water, tea and coffee. Contact Annie White for more information bananieannie@gmail.com or (417) 464-8118. |
December 6, 2008 | Dixie Stampede Youth Show Location: Hwy. 76, Branson Cost: $15.99 + tax and gratuity per person. You can add the Souvenir Boot Mug and Soft drink for $3 extra. Time: 2:10 p.m. This show includes Horse Care & Handling presentation for Scout merit badges. For reservations call 1-800-520-5101. |
Saturday December 6, 2008 | English Country Dance Time: 7:00-11:00 PM Location: Oasis Worship Center, 22044 Highway 32, Lebanon, MO Please bring snacks, finger foods, or dessers. We'll provide lemonade, water, tea and coffee. Contact Annie White for more information bananieannie@gmail.com or (417) 464-8118. |
Friday May 1, 2009 | 2009 Home School Prom Location: Oasis Inn and Convention Center, N. Glenstone, Springfield For more information contact Cookie (417) 561-6060 or cookndave@aol.com |
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