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Weekend Outlook June 7-9, 2013

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky
Published June 7, 2013 at 7:55 AM CDT
Photo Credit: Anna Skalicky
Photo Credit: Anna Skalicky

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  • Take part in a free yoga class on Park Central Square every Friday at 12:15 through July 26th.  Yoga mats are provided on a first come, first-served basis.  In case of rain, the class is held at the Downtown YMCA.  For details, 812-3089.
  • Kids in preschool through fifth grade are invited to Grant Beach Park for the Springfield-Greene County Library program “I Dig Trains” this morning (6/7) at 10.  Library staff will share train stories and more, and kids will get to tour the train engine and cars at the park. 
  • The HOBA Spring Bluegrass Festival continues through tomorrow (6/8) at the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Park in West Plains.  For more information, facebook.com/CityOfWestPlains or 1-888-256-8835.
  • The 19thAnnual June Bug Jamboree is today and tomorrow (6/7-6/8) at Hood’s Service Center and Motel in Bois D’Arc.  For details, junebugjamboree.net.
  • The program “You are What You Eat!” will be held tonight (6/7) at 6 at the West Plains Public Library.  Talk with experts about growing, gathering and preserving the food the natural way.
  • The Library Center will hold a Movie and Craft Night tonight (6/7) at 6 for kids in grades four through eight.  Watch the movie “Gnomeo and Juliet” and make a gnome craft.  To find out more, 882-0714.
  • It’s Teen Friday Nights for kids in grades six through 12 tonight (6/7) at 6 at the Library Station.
  • The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Stone and Taney Counties is tonight (6/7) at 7 through tomorrow morning at 7 at the Cedar Ridge Track in Branson.  For more information, 447-1476.
  • Kids ages three to six are invited to the Little Acorns program “Amazing Armadillos” today (6/7) at 11 and 1:30 and tomorrow morning (6/8) at 10:30 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.  To register, 888-4237.
  • The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County presents the exhibit “Woodruff’s Dream:  the Mother Road through Springfield Route 66” through August 31st.  The museum is open today and tomorrow (6/7-6/8) from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.  For more information, historymuseumonthesquare.org.
  • Join Springfield Conservation Nature Center volunteer naturalist Bob Ball for a photo nature walk tomorrow afternoon (6/8) from 1 to 4.  Take pictures and discuss tools and techniques.  The program is for anyone 12 and older.  To register, 888-4237.
  • Learn handgun shooting basics during a program tomorrow morning (6/8) at 8:30 at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center.  To register, 742-4361.
  • Dickerson Park Zoo will celebrate World Oceans Day tomorrow (6/8) with displays about water quality for healthy oceans and a healthy planet.  For details, dickersonparkzoo.org.
  • The Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society will hold its annual Rock Fair & Swap tomorrow (6/8) from 9 to 5 and Sunday (6/9) from 10 to 4 at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science, 2327 W. Farm Rd. 190 in Springfield.  For more information, https: facebook.com/pages/Ozark-Mountain-Gem-Mineral-Society/123768627717571.
  • Tomorrow and Sunday (6/8-6/9) are Free Fishing Days in Missouri, presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Anyone can fish in Missouri this weekend without having to buy a fishing permit, trout stamp or trout park daily tag.  To learn more, mdc.mo.gov/fishing/places-fish/free-fishing-days.
  • The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson will hold its 18thannual Family Fishing Fair tomorrow (6/8) from 9 to 2.  It’s open to kids 15 and younger.  Children should take their own fishing equipment and bait to catch trout.  They may keep up to four fish.  For details, 334-4865, ext. 0.
  • The 24th annual Bark in the Park dog festival is tomorrow morning (6/8) from 8 to noon at Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic.  The event includes a guided dog walk, a talent show for dogs and their families, hands-on kids’ crafts and a canine vendor village.  Registration is $10 and includes a t-shirt.  Register tomorrow morning at the park.  All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog Park.  To learn more, parkboard.org.
  • A River Rescue Celebration, Downtown Dam Jam and Crawdad Boil will be held tomorrow night (6/8) from 5 to 11 on Park Central Square.  There will be live music, free family fun activities and more.  For more information, jamesriverbasin.com.
  • Ozarks Self Reliant Living University will hold a gardening class tomorrow (6/8) at the Ferguson Building in Willow Springs.  To find out more, 417-264-2435.
  • Farmers Market of the Ozarks will hold a Farm to Table Dinner tomorrow (6/8) from 2 to 8:30, beginning at Millsap Farms.  Tickets are $25 per person or $50 per family and are available at the market tomorrow.  For more information, 766-8711 or loveyourfarmer.com.
  • The Farmers Market of the Ozarks is open tomorrow (6/8) from 9 am to 1 pm near Republic Rd. and James River Freeway.  For details, loveyourfarmer.com.
  • The Greater Springfield Farmers Market is open tomorrow (6/8) from 8 to 1 in the southeast corner of the Battlefield Mall Parking Lot.
  • C-Street Market is open tomorrow (6/8) from 8 to 1 near the Footbridge on Commercial Street.
  • Moneyville, a travelling exhibit, is at the Discovery Center of Springfield through September 15th.  For details, discoverycenter.org.
  • The Springfield Polo Club and CARE will host the 1stannual Robin Melton Memorial Polo Match tomorrow (6/8) at the Springfield Polo Club Field, 5964 S. Highway NN in Rogersville.  The match starts at 4 and will be followed by dinner, an auction and live music by Luna Jamboree.  For more information, 597-0228.
  • A Living History Program tomorrow (6/8) at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will focus on Union soldiers.  Programs featuring infantry, cavalry and artillery drills and historic weapons firing demonstrations will be held at Tour Road Stop 5 at 11, 1 and 3.  To learn more, 732-2662. 
  • The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks will host Cycle for Life tomorrow (6/8) with 10, 25 and 50 mile rides starting at James River Assembly in Ozark.  For more information, 862-3838 or bcfo.org/event/cycle-for-life/.
  • Kids in grades K-5 will learn how to draw during the program “Drawing 1-2-3” tomorrow morning (6/8*) at 10 at the Republic Branch Library.  For details, 732-7284.
  • The 2ndannual Fit for All Ages Festival is tomorrow (6/8) in West Plains.  The event kicks off with a 5 and 10K Walk/Run at 7 am.  Festival events include fitness demonstrations, a cook-off challenge, children’s activities, free lunch and more.  Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater West Plains area.  For more information, facebook.com/BurtonCreekMedicalComplex.
  • The West Plains Car Club Show is tomorrow (6/8) in the West Plains Civic Center’s east parking lot.  To learn more, westplainscarclub.net.
  • The Sunday Concert Series continues Sunday (6/9) at 2 at the Library Center with the bluegrass band Wires and Wood.  Admission is free.
  • The Phelps Grove Art in the Gardens Tour is Sunday (6/9) from 1 to 4.  Tour neighborhood gardens in the Phelps Grove area, listen to live music and view art by local artists.  Tickets are $5.  For more information, e-mail pna@phelpsneighborhood.org.
  • Springfield-Greene County Park Board pools are open for the season.  For a schedule, call 864-2099 or visit parkboard.org/aquatics.
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