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Weekend Outlook October 11-13, 2013

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky
Published October 11, 2013 at 7:42 AM CDT
Apple Butter (Credit: Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce)
Apple Butter (Credit: Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce)

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  • Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park’s annual Fall Fest is open weekends through October 27th.  Hours tomorrow (10/12) are 11 to 6 and Sunday (10/13) noon to 6.  There’s a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a hay maze, a cow train, hayrides, a corn cannon, pony rides and more. A haunted trail is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10.  Admission to Fall Fest is free, but some activities require a fee.  For more information, 837-5949 or parkboard.org.
  • Kids in grades four through eight can take part in ‘Tween Town:  Pendulum Painting today (10/11) at 4 at the Library Station.  For more information, 865-1340.
  • Students in grade six through 12 will make pixel bead art during a program tonight (10/11) at 6 at the Library Station.  For details, 865-1340.
  • Acoustic Jam on the Square is held Friday nights at 7 on the West Plains Square.  Take instruments and lawn chairs.
  • The 2013 HBA Home Remodeling Show is today (10/11) from 1 to 7, tomorrow (10/12) from 10 to 7 and Sunday (10/13) from 11 to 7 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex.  Admission is $5, and children 12 and under get in free.  For more information, springfieldhba.com.
  • The Avenue Theatre in West Plains will show the 1950 film “Fancy Pants” tomorrow night (10/12) at 7 as a fundraising event.  The film was shown during the theatre’s grand opening.  Admission, as in 1950, will be a dime. Wear your fanciest pants and take part in the fancy pants contest.
  • The Ozarko Marching Band Contest is tomorrow (10/12) at Plaster Sports Complex on the MO State campus.  For more information, missouristate.edu/band/7844.htm.
  • Dusty Feet, Stand against Human Trafficking is tonight (10/11) at 6 at The Savoy, 224 E. Commercial.  Learn about Dusty Feet from one of its East Africa directors and enjoy dinner and a silent auction.  To RSVP, 766-2379.  To learn more, dustyfeetonline.com.
  • The traveling Exhibit “Treasure!” is at the Discovery Center of Springfield through December 31st.  For more information, 862-9910 or discoverycenter.org.
  • Christian County Master Gardeners will host a presentation called Season Extenders tomorrow morning (10/12) at 10 at the Community Center of the Ozarks in Ozark.  No registration is needed.
  • Mount Vernon Apple Butter Makin’ Days is today  and tomorrow (10/11-10/12) from 9 to 6 and Sunday (10/13) from 10 to 4 on the square in Mt. Vernon featuring craft booths, live music, a parade tomorrow morning at 9 and of course apple butter.  For details, facebook.com/AppleButterMakinDaysOfficial.
  • Dreadnoughts Unlimited Scholarships will present Steve Kaufman in concert with Red Bridge Bluegrass tomorrow night (10/12) at 8 at the East Grand Church of Christ, 2220 E. Grand.  Take part in mandolin and guitar workshops before the concert.  To learn more, 766-7171.
  • GLO presents Fall into Pride tomorrow (10/12) from noon to 5 on Park Central Square.  The community-wide celebration will feature live music and entertainment and will celebrate the diversity of the Ozarks.  For details, facebook.com/events/195741467270622.
  • The Fall 2013 Go Green Self Reliance Festival is tomorrow and Sunday (10/12-10/13) from 9 to 6 in Thayer City Park.  The event will feature speakers, live music, draft horses and alpacas and more.  For more information, 417-264-2435.
  • Ozarks Baconfest is tomorrow (10/12) from 11 to 3 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex.  To find out more, ozarksbaconfest.com.
  • Art in the Park will be held tomorrow and Sunday (10/12-10/13) from 10 to 4:30 at Sequiota Park.  Meet artists and purchase arts and crafts.
  • The Mercy Sunshine Run starts tomorrow morning (10/12) at 6:30 at Hammons Field.  For details about the 5K and 10K runs and one-mile walk, mercy.net/sunshinerun.
  • The 19thannual Victory Ride to raise money for Victory Mission is Sunday (10/13).  Registration starts at 11 and the ride at 1:30 at 200 W. Commercial St.  To learn more, victorymission.com.
  • The 2013 Polk County Business Expo and Community Appreciation is tomorrow (10/12) from 10 to 2 at Bolivar High School.  Admission is free.  There will be grocery totes for adults and backpacks for kids while supplies last, a kids’ play area, cooking demonstrations and more.
  • The 12thannual Athletics Auction benefiting Drury University is tomorrow (10/12) at O’Reilly Family Event Center.  Doors open at 5.  Take part in a live auction and enjoy food and beverages and live entertainment.  Tickets are $20 each or two for $35.  To purchase tickets, 873-6389 and for more information, drurypanthers.com.
  • Learn how to be about green parenting and how it can save you money during a program tomorrow afternoon (10/12) at 1 at the Willard Branch Library.  Topics will include using cloth diapers, making baby food and how to make teaching toys and simple crafts from recyclables.  To register, 742-4258.
  • The History Museum on the Square is hosting the exhibit “Woodruff’s Dream:  The Mother Road through Springfield—the Route 66 Exhibit” through February 2nd.  For more information, historymuseumonthesquare.org.
  • The Farmers Market of the Ozarks is open tomorrow (10/12) from 8 to 1 at 4139 Nature Center Way. For more information, loveyourfarmer.com.
  • The Greater Springfield Farmers Market is open tomorrow (10/12) from 8 to 1 in the southeast corner of the Battlefield Mall Parking Lot.
  • C-Street Market is open tomorrow (10/12) from 8 to 1 near the Footbridge on Commercial Street.
  • The Railroad Historical Museum, located in an old train in Grant Beach Park, is staffed by volunteers and is open Saturdays from 2 to 4.  To learn more, rrhistoricalmuseum.zoomshare.com.
  • The Ozarks Regional YMCA will offer a class in self-protection Sunday afternoon (10/13) at 12:30 at 417 S. Jefferson.  The cost is $25.  To find out more, 862-7456.
  • The Tour de Bass Bicycle Ride is Sunday (10/13) beginning at Bass Pro corporate headquarters in E. Kearney.  There are four different rides to choose from.  Details are at fitness.basspro.com/Page/Tour-De-Bass.aspx.
  • The Sunday Concert Series will feature The Brandon Mezzelo Triptet performing a form of jazz they call soulbop Sunday afternoon (10/13) at 2 at the Library Center.  Listen to the triptet during KSMU's Studio Live today (10/11) at noon.
  • Ozarks Public Broadcasting will host a preview screening of The Graduates, a film about pressing issues in education through the eyes of Latina students Sunday night (10/13) at 6 at teh Moxie Cinema.  Learn more at ksmu.org.