• Friday night (7/3) at 7 on Ozarks Public Television, “Healthstyles;” at 7:30, “To the Contrary;” at 8, “McLaughlin Group;” at 8:30, “Washington Week;” at 9, “Now on PBS;” at 9:30, “Bill Moyers Journal;” at 10:30, “Foreign Exchange;” and at 11, “Charlie Rose.”

• Saturday night (7/4) at 7 on Ozarks Public Television, “A Capitol Fourth;” at 8:30, “PBS Previews—The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” at 9, “Celebration at the Station 2009;” and at 11, “Jubilee.”

• Sunday night (7/5) at 7 on Ozarks Public Television, “Nature;” at 8, “Masterpiece Mystery—Miss Marple, Series 4: A Pocket Full of Rye;” at 9:30, “A Capitol Fourth;” and at 11, “History Detectives.”

• Monday night (7/6) at 7 on Ozarks Public Television, “Antiques Roadshow;” at 8, “History Detectives;” at 9, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America;” at 10 and 10:30, “OzarksWatch Video Magazine;” and at 11, “Charlie Rose.”

• The Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra is now accepting new members for the Spring 2009-2010 season. Information at 873-7298.

• The Christian County Library will continue its Summer Program for Children through July. Information at 581-4232.
 

• The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a volunteer naturalist-guided hike on the trails Saturday morning (7/4) from 9 to 11. Information at 888-4237.

• The Springfield Midtown Neighborhood Association will present the 19th annual Old Fashion 4th of July Parade and Celebration Saturday (7/4) from 10 to 1. The parade will begin at the parking lots north of Central High School on Benton and travel through Midtown to Washington Park. Information at 869-6351.

• The City of Battlefield will host the 4th annual Fireworks Celebration in the Park Saturday (7/4) at 5. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

• The Bolivar Rotary will host the 29th annual Celebration of Freedom community picnic and fireworks extravaganza Saturday evening (7/4) at 6 on the campus of Southwest Baptist University. Information at 327-7465.

• The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Fire and Thunder Fireworks display on Table Rock Lake Saturday night (7/4) at 9:30. Information at 417-858-3300.
 

• The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks 14th annual Salute to Veterans Blood Drive will continue thru Sunday (7/5). There is currently a code yellow alert for all negative blood types. Information at 227-5000.

• The Lucky 13 Outdoor Cinema in Eureka Springs will present “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” tonight (7/5). Gates open at 7 and the movie will start at dusk. The Zach Bramhall Band will provide music for the evening. Information at 479-981-1135.
 

• The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a tree pest clinic Monday (7/6) from 10 to 1. Bring infected twigs (at least 15 inches long), branches or leaves for identification and a solution to your tree problems. Information at 888-4237.

• The Library Station will present “Musical Monday Matinee” Monday (7/6) at 2 for adults. This month’s selection is “The Wiz.” Information at 865-1340.

• Karen McKinnis, of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, will talk about Heat Safety Tuesday morning (7/7) at 10 at the Montclair Retirement Community. Learn simple precautions to help fed off heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Information at 886-2100.

• The Drury University Institute for Mature Learning “Lifetime Learner” program will continue its Summer 2009 sessions Tuesday (7/7) at 2 in the Olin Library. This Tuesday’s course will be “The Effects of Opacity in the Banking System.” Information at 873-6952.

• The Harlin Museum in West Plains will host the exhibit “Vanish Ozarks—Country Stores and Schoolhouses” thru July 10th. Information at 417-256-7801 or at harlin museum dot org.

• The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption July 10th and 11th at the Marchant Arena in Springdale, Arkansas. Information at 1-888-274-2133.

• The U.S. Forest Service will host the program “Walk When the Moon is Full: Water Dog Moon” July 10th at 6:30 at the Missouri Department of Conservation facility in West Plains.

• Friends of the Garden will present the first annual Greater Ozarks Butterfly Festival July 11th and 12th at the new Butterfly House at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in Springfield.

• The University of Missouri Extension will present the program “How to Start a Business in Missouri” July 14th from 4 to 7 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration information at 862-9284.

• Residents who suffered property damage or loss from the severe storms, tornados and flooding from May 8th thru 16th can register for federal disaster assistance at 1-800-621-3362.

• The Phelps Helps Concert Series will continue July 16th at 7 at the outdoor stage west of the Springfield Art Museum. “Jazz Night” will feature Three4Jazz, and the Linda Sala Jazz Project and will benefit the Family Violence Center. Information at 848-1588.

• Oxford Healthcare is collecting new electric fans through July 17th for those without air conditioning this summer. Information at 883-7500.

• The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold their 5th annual week-long babysitters training camp July 20th thru 24th. Registration information at 832-9500.

• Each Tuesday thru July 21st, the Alzheimer’s Association will host Early Stage Education and Support Classes from 4 to 5:30. Each seminar is open to the public, but reservations are appreciated. Information at 886-2199.

• The Ozarks Literacy Council’s 8th Annual Trivia Night will be held July 28th at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center. Businesses, social groups and individuals may register teams of 8 members by July 21st. Information at 895-5632.

• Students participating in the summer 2009 Commencement ceremonies at Missouri State University on July 31st can find information on the web at www.missouristate.edu/commencement. 

• The Price Cutter Charity Championship Golf Tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network is looking for volunteers to help out at the tournament, August 13th thru 16th at Highland Springs Country Club. Information at 417-269-1830.

• The Discovery Center will collect school supplies for the Salvation Army to distribute to kids in southwest Missouri thru September 30th. Donations may be brought to the Discovery Center’s lobby. Information at 862-9910.

• The Wilson’s Creek Farmers Market will be held at the Battlefield City Park every Friday evening starting at 5:30 thru October 30th. Information at 881-4138.